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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 20212022

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from  ___________ to ___________
Commission file number:  0-12668
Hills Bancorporation

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
Iowa42-1208067

131 MAIN STREET, HILLS, Iowa 52235

Telephone number: (319) 679-2291

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Indicate by checkmark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes   No

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

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

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

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


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APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date.
 SHARES OUTSTANDING
CLASSJuly 31, 20212022
  
Common StockNo par value9,301,6509,264,154



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HILLS BANCORPORATION
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Part I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
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Item 1.Financial Statements 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
Item 2.
   
Item 3.
   
Item 4.
   
 Part II 
 OTHER INFORMATION 
   
Item 1.
   
Item 1A.
   
Item 2.
   
Item 3.
   
Item 4.
   
Item 5.
   
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HILLS BANCORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Amounts In Thousands, Except Share Amounts) 
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
ASSETSASSETS(Unaudited)ASSETS(Unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$709,180 $574,310 Cash and cash equivalents$307,493 $781,918 
Investment securities available for sale at fair value (amortized cost June 30, 2021 $461,290; December 31, 2020 $396,670)468,485 408,372 
Investment securities available for sale at fair value (amortized cost June 30, 2022 $808,702; December 31, 2021 $549,386)Investment securities available for sale at fair value (amortized cost June 30, 2022 $808,702; December 31, 2021 $549,386)767,421 551,354 
Stock of Federal Home Loan BankStock of Federal Home Loan Bank8,746 8,172 Stock of Federal Home Loan Bank4,862 4,546 
Loans held for saleLoans held for sale15,587 43,947 Loans held for sale1,600 5,716 
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses June 30, 2021 $35,940; net of allowance for loan losses December 31, 2020 $37,0702,648,925 2,674,012 
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses June 30, 2022 $38,260; December 31, 2021 $35,470Loans, net of allowance for credit losses June 30, 2022 $38,260; December 31, 2021 $35,4702,768,039 2,625,062 
Property and equipment, netProperty and equipment, net34,962 35,878 Property and equipment, net33,710 34,290 
Tax credit real estate investmentTax credit real estate investment10,952 7,273 Tax credit real estate investment9,587 9,815 
Accrued interest receivableAccrued interest receivable11,631 12,177 Accrued interest receivable12,739 11,437 
Deferred income taxes, netDeferred income taxes, net8,010 6,088 Deferred income taxes, net21,083 9,125 
GoodwillGoodwill2,500 2,500 Goodwill2,500 2,500 
Other assetsOther assets7,362 7,882 Other assets9,096 8,799 
Total AssetsTotal Assets$3,926,340 $3,780,611 Total Assets$3,938,130 $4,044,562 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYLIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  
LiabilitiesLiabilities  Liabilities  
Noninterest-bearing depositsNoninterest-bearing deposits$579,049 $532,190 Noninterest-bearing deposits$645,934 $633,101 
Interest-bearing depositsInterest-bearing deposits2,742,866 2,660,378 Interest-bearing deposits2,799,897 2,900,893 
Total depositsTotal deposits$3,321,915 $3,192,568 Total deposits$3,445,831 $3,533,994 
Other borrowingsOther borrowings108 Other borrowings 249 
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings105,000 105,000 
Accrued interest payableAccrued interest payable1,306 1,733 Accrued interest payable1,037 1,165 
Allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposuresAllowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures4,090 Allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures5,110 3,850 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities19,817 17,905 Other liabilities19,570 16,841 
Total LiabilitiesTotal Liabilities$3,452,236 $3,317,206 Total Liabilities$3,471,548 $3,556,099 
Redeemable Common Stock Held by Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Redeemable Common Stock Held by Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)$48,726 $47,329 Redeemable Common Stock Held by Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)$49,932 $50,013 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYSTOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  
Common stock, 0 par value; authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued June 30, 2021 10,330,326 shares; December 31, 2020 10,330,242 shares$0 $
Common stock, no par value; authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued June 30, 2022 10,353,235 shares; December 31, 2021 10,329,493 sharesCommon stock, no par value; authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued June 30, 2022 10,353,235 shares; December 31, 2021 10,329,493 shares$ $— 
Paid in capitalPaid in capital60,776 60,233 Paid in capital62,969 60,938 
Retained earningsRetained earnings455,115 439,831 Retained earnings487,066 474,392 
Accumulated other comprehensive income5,400 8,782 
Treasury stock at cost (June 30, 2021 1,024,074 shares; December 31, 2020 999,247 shares)(47,187)(45,441)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) incomeAccumulated other comprehensive (loss) income(30,981)1,477 
Treasury stock at cost (June 30, 2022 1,085,825 shares; December 31, 2021 1,029,853 shares)Treasury stock at cost (June 30, 2022 1,085,825 shares; December 31, 2021 1,029,853 shares)(52,472)(48,344)
Total Stockholders' EquityTotal Stockholders' Equity$474,104 $463,405 Total Stockholders' Equity$466,582 $488,463 
Less maximum cash obligation related to ESOP sharesLess maximum cash obligation related to ESOP shares48,726 47,329 Less maximum cash obligation related to ESOP shares49,932 50,013 
Total Stockholders' Equity Less Maximum Cash Obligation Related to ESOP SharesTotal Stockholders' Equity Less Maximum Cash Obligation Related to ESOP Shares$425,378 $416,076 Total Stockholders' Equity Less Maximum Cash Obligation Related to ESOP Shares$416,650 $438,450 
Total Liabilities & Stockholders' EquityTotal Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity$3,926,340 $3,780,611 Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity$3,938,130 $4,044,562 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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HILLS BANCORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
(Amounts In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended
June 30,
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended
June 30,
2021202020212020 2022202120222021
Interest income:Interest income:Interest income:
Loans, including feesLoans, including fees$28,752 $30,332 $57,952 $60,225 Loans, including fees$27,542 $28,752 $53,307 $57,952 
Investment securities:Investment securities:  Investment securities:  
TaxableTaxable871 883 1,689 1,767 Taxable2,445 871 3,577 1,689 
NontaxableNontaxable972 971 1,917 2,008 Nontaxable996 972 2,000 1,917 
Federal funds soldFederal funds sold199 60 363 698 Federal funds sold801 199 1,136 363 
Total interest incomeTotal interest income$30,794 $32,246 $61,921 $64,698 Total interest income$31,784 $30,794 $60,020 $61,921 
Interest expense:Interest expense:  Interest expense:  
DepositsDeposits$3,849 $5,285 $8,002 $11,777 Deposits$3,094 $3,849 $6,150 $8,002 
FHLB borrowingsFHLB borrowings749 1,360 1,490 2,730 FHLB borrowings 749  1,490 
Total interest expenseTotal interest expense$4,598 $6,645 $9,492 $14,507 Total interest expense$3,094 $4,598 $6,150 $9,492 
Net interest incomeNet interest income$26,196 $25,601 $52,429 $50,191 Net interest income$28,690 $26,196 $53,870 $52,429 
Provision for credit losses (2021); Provision for loan losses (2020)(1,659)(4,643)4,657 
Credit loss expense (benefit)Credit loss expense (benefit)2,502 (1,659)3,606 (4,643)
Net interest income after credit loss expense and provision for loan losses$27,855 $25,593 $57,072 $45,534 
Net interest income after credit loss expense (benefit)Net interest income after credit loss expense (benefit)$26,188 $27,855 $50,264 $57,072 
Noninterest income:Noninterest income:  Noninterest income:  
Net gain on sale of loansNet gain on sale of loans$1,728 $1,898 $4,731 $2,556 Net gain on sale of loans$326 $1,728 $1,137 $4,731 
Trust feesTrust fees3,064 2,386 6,077 4,956 Trust fees3,211 3,064 6,479 6,077 
Service charges and feesService charges and fees3,114 2,262 5,654 4,791 Service charges and fees3,282 3,114 6,162 5,654 
Other noninterest incomeOther noninterest income76 (15)558 385 Other noninterest income132 76 650 558 
Gain on sale of investment securities0 0 10 
$7,982 $6,531 $17,020 $12,698  $6,951 $7,982 $14,428 $17,020 
Noninterest expenses:Noninterest expenses:  Noninterest expenses:  
Salaries and employee benefitsSalaries and employee benefits$10,639 $10,126 $21,203 $19,710 Salaries and employee benefits$10,776 $10,639 $21,172 $21,203 
OccupancyOccupancy1,042 1,029 2,180 2,181 Occupancy1,109 1,042 2,241 2,180 
Furniture and equipmentFurniture and equipment1,888 1,969 3,871 3,750 Furniture and equipment1,683 1,888 3,380 3,871 
Office supplies and postageOffice supplies and postage386 405 840 908 Office supplies and postage468 386 952 840 
Advertising and business developmentAdvertising and business development449 380 984 1,139 Advertising and business development558 449 1,288 984 
Outside servicesOutside services3,097 2,517 6,285 5,202 Outside services2,966 3,097 5,916 6,285 
FDIC insurance assessmentFDIC insurance assessment252 214 510 394 FDIC insurance assessment267 252 548 510 
Other noninterest expenseOther noninterest expense466 232 1,045 815 Other noninterest expense747 466 1,152 1,045 
$18,219 $16,872 $36,918 $34,099  $18,574 $18,219 $36,649 $36,918 
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes$17,618 $15,252 $37,174 $24,133 Income before income taxes$14,565 $17,618 $28,043 $37,174 
Income taxesIncome taxes4,008 3,541 8,367 5,347 Income taxes3,239 4,008 6,065 8,367 
Net incomeNet income$13,610 $11,711 $28,807 $18,786 Net income$11,326 $13,610 $21,978 $28,807 
Earnings per share:Earnings per share:  Earnings per share:  
BasicBasic$1.46 $1.25 $3.09 $2.00 Basic$1.22 $1.46 $2.37 $3.09 
DilutedDiluted$1.46 $1.25 $3.09 $2.00 Diluted$1.22 $1.46 $2.37 $3.09 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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HILLS BANCORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited) (Amounts In Thousands)

 Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended
June 30,
 2021202020212020
Net income$13,610 $11,711 $28,807 $18,786 
Other comprehensive (loss) income  
Securities:  
Net change in unrealized (loss) income on securities available for sale$(805)$7,740 $(4,507)$8,304 
Reclassification adjustment for net gains realized in net income0 0 (10)
Income taxes201 (1,931)1,125 (2,070)
Other comprehensive (loss) income on securities available for sale$(604)$5,809 $(3,382)$6,224 
Derivatives used in cash flow hedging relationships:  
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives$0 $$0 $(1,090)
Income taxes0 (2)0 272 
Other comprehensive income (loss) on cash flow hedges$0 $$0 $(818)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax$(604)$5,815 $(3,382)$5,406 
Comprehensive income$13,006 $17,526 $25,425 $24,192 
 Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended
June 30,
 2022202120222021
Net income$11,326 $13,610 $21,978 $28,807 
Other comprehensive loss  
Securities:  
Net change in unrealized loss on securities available for sale$(13,485)$(805)$(43,249)$(4,507)
Income taxes3,365 201 10,791 1,125 
Other comprehensive loss on securities available for sale$(10,120)$(604)$(32,458)$(3,382)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax$(10,120)$(604)$(32,458)$(3,382)
Comprehensive (loss) income$1,206 $13,006 $(10,480)$25,425 
 
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HILLS BANCORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited) (Amounts In Thousands, Except Share Amounts)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
Paid in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Treasury StockMaximum Cash Obligation Related to ESOP SharesTotal
Balance, March 31, 2021$60,611 $441,505 $6,004 $(46,735)$(48,134)$413,251 
Issuance of 4,096 shares of common stock153   110  263 
Issuance of 1,821 shares of common stock under the employee stock purchase plan106     106 
Unearned restricted stock compensation79     79 
Forfeiture of 3,455 shares of common stock(179)    (179)
Share-based compensation6     6 
Change related to ESOP shares    (592)(592)
Net income 13,610    13,610 
Purchase of 8,728 shares of common stock   (562) (562)
Other comprehensive loss  (604)  (604)
Balance, June 30, 2021$60,776 $455,115 $5,400 $(47,187)$(48,726)$425,378 
Balance, March 31, 2022$61,334 $475,740 $(20,861)$(50,112)$(51,939)$414,162 
Issuance of 24,595 shares of common stock1,513   96  1,609 
Issuance of 1,637 shares of common stock under the employee stock purchase plan102     102 
Unearned restricted stock compensation89     89 
Forfeiture of 1,193 shares of common stock(75)    (75)
Share-based compensation6     6 
Change related to ESOP shares    2,007 2,007 
Net income 11,326    11,326 
Purchase of 34,774 shares of common stock   (2,456) (2,456)
Other comprehensive loss  (10,120)  (10,120)
Balance, June 30, 2022$62,969 $487,066 $(30,981)$(52,472)$(49,932)$416,650 
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HILLS BANCORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) (Amounts In Thousands, Except Share Amounts)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
Paid in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Treasury StockMaximum Cash Obligation Related to ESOP SharesTotal
Balance, March 31, 2020$59,733 $408,259 $1,006 $(41,939)$(50,249)$376,810 
Issuance of 1,148 shares of common stock43   30  73 
Issuance of 1,857 shares of common stock under the employee stock purchase plan99     99 
Unearned restricted stock compensation191     191 
Forfeiture of 580 shares of common stock(29)    (29)
Share-based compensation6     6 
Change related to ESOP shares    4,920 4,920 
Net income 11,711    11,711 
Purchase of 13,719 shares of common stock   (878) (878)
Other comprehensive income  5,815   5,815 
Balance, June 30, 2020$60,043 $419,970 $6,821 $(42,787)$(45,329)$398,718 
Balance, March 31, 2021$60,611 $441,505 $6,004 $(46,735)$(48,134)$413,251 
Issuance of 4,096 shares of common stock153   110  263 
Issuance of 1,821 shares of common stock under the employee stock purchase plan106     106 
Unearned restricted stock compensation79     79 
Forfeiture of 3,455 shares of common stock(179)    (179)
Share-based compensation6     6 
Change related to ESOP shares    (592)(592)
Net income 13,610    13,610 
Purchase of 8,728 shares of common stock   (562) (562)
Other comprehensive loss  (604)  (604)
Balance, June 30, 2021$60,776 $455,115 $5,400 $(47,187)$(48,726)$425,378 



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Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
Paid in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Treasury StockMaximum Cash Obligation Related to ESOP SharesTotal
Balance, December 31, 2019$55,943 $409,509 $1,415 $(39,830)$(51,826)$375,211 
Issuance of 92,422 shares of common stock3,547   2,459  6,006 
Issuance of 3,569 shares of common stock under the employee stock purchase plan200     200 
Unearned restricted stock compensation393     393 
Forfeiture of 1,023 shares of common stock(52)    (52)
Share-based compensation12     12 
Change related to ESOP shares    6,497 6,497 
Net income 18,786    18,786 
Cash dividends ($0.89 per share) (8,325)   (8,325)
Purchase of 82,600 shares of common stock   (5,416) (5,416)
Other comprehensive income  5,406   5,406 
Balance, June 30, 2020$60,043 $419,970 $6,821 $(42,787)$(45,329)$398,718 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
Paid in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Treasury StockMaximum Cash Obligation Related to ESOP SharesTotal
Balance, December 31, 2020Balance, December 31, 2020$60,233 $439,831 $8,782 $(45,441)$(47,329)$416,076 Balance, December 31, 2020$60,233 $439,831 $8,782 $(45,441)$(47,329)$416,076 
Cumulative change in accounting principle (Note 1)Cumulative change in accounting principle (Note 1) (4,751)   (4,751)Cumulative change in accounting principle (Note 1) (4,751)   (4,751)
Balance, January 1, 2021 (as adjusted for change in accounting principle)Balance, January 1, 2021 (as adjusted for change in accounting principle)60,233 435,080 8,782 (45,441)(47,329)411,325 Balance, January 1, 2021 (as adjusted for change in accounting principle)60,233 435,080 8,782 (45,441)(47,329)411,325 
Issuance of 4,753 shares of common stockIssuance of 4,753 shares of common stock177   127  304 Issuance of 4,753 shares of common stock177   127  304 
Issuance of 3,839 shares of common stock under the employee stock purchase planIssuance of 3,839 shares of common stock under the employee stock purchase plan220     220 Issuance of 3,839 shares of common stock under the employee stock purchase plan220     220 
Unearned restricted stock compensationUnearned restricted stock compensation330     330 Unearned restricted stock compensation330     330 
Forfeiture of 3,755 shares of common stockForfeiture of 3,755 shares of common stock(196)    (196)Forfeiture of 3,755 shares of common stock(196)    (196)
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation12     12 Share-based compensation12     12 
Change related to ESOP sharesChange related to ESOP shares    (1,397)(1,397)Change related to ESOP shares    (1,397)(1,397)
Net incomeNet income 28,807    28,807 Net income 28,807    28,807 
Cash dividends ($0.94 per share)Cash dividends ($0.94 per share) (8,772)   (8,772)Cash dividends ($0.94 per share) (8,772)   (8,772)
Purchase of 29,580 shares of common stockPurchase of 29,580 shares of common stock   (1,873) (1,873)Purchase of 29,580 shares of common stock   (1,873) (1,873)
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss  (3,382)  (3,382)Other comprehensive loss  (3,382)  (3,382)
Balance, June 30, 2021Balance, June 30, 2021$60,776 $455,115 $5,400 $(47,187)$(48,726)$425,378 Balance, June 30, 2021$60,776 $455,115 $5,400 $(47,187)$(48,726)$425,378 
Balance, December 31, 2021Balance, December 31, 2021$60,938 $474,392 $1,477 $(48,344)$(50,013)$438,450 
Issuance of 29,934 shares of common stockIssuance of 29,934 shares of common stock1,702   144  1,846 
Issuance of 3,434 shares of common stock under the employee stock purchase planIssuance of 3,434 shares of common stock under the employee stock purchase plan212     212 
Unearned restricted stock compensationUnearned restricted stock compensation355     355 
Forfeiture of 4,412 shares of common stockForfeiture of 4,412 shares of common stock(250)    (250)
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation12     12 
Change related to ESOP sharesChange related to ESOP shares    81 81 
Net incomeNet income 21,978    21,978 
Cash dividends ($1.00 per share)Cash dividends ($1.00 per share) (9,304)   (9,304)
Purchase of 61,186 shares of common stockPurchase of 61,186 shares of common stock   (4,272) (4,272)
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss  (32,458)  (32,458)
Balance, June 30, 2022Balance, June 30, 2022$62,969 $487,066 $(30,981)$(52,472)$(49,932)$416,650 

 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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HILLS BANCORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (Amounts In Thousands)

Six Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
20212020 20222021
Cash Flows from Operating ActivitiesCash Flows from Operating ActivitiesCash Flows from Operating Activities
Net incomeNet income$28,807 $18,786 Net income$21,978 $28,807 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash and cash equivalents provided by (used in) operating activities:  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities:  
DepreciationDepreciation1,617 1,749 Depreciation1,393 1,617 
Provision for credit losses (2021) and loan losses (2020)(4,643)4,657 
Credit loss expense (benefit)Credit loss expense (benefit)3,606 (4,643)
Net gain on sale of investment securities available for sale0 (10)
Forfeiture of common stockForfeiture of common stock(196)(52)Forfeiture of common stock(250)(196)
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation12 12 Share-based compensation12 12 
Compensation expensed through issuance of common stockCompensation expensed through issuance of common stock304 162 Compensation expensed through issuance of common stock365 304 
Provision for deferred income taxesProvision for deferred income taxes782 (996)Provision for deferred income taxes(1,167)782 
Net gain on sale of other real estate owned and other repossessed assetsNet gain on sale of other real estate owned and other repossessed assets(25)Net gain on sale of other real estate owned and other repossessed assets(62)(25)
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable546 (155)
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable(1,302)546 
Amortization of premium on investment securities, netAmortization of premium on investment securities, net549 372 Amortization of premium on investment securities, net828 549 
Decrease in other assets262 1,705 
(Increase) decrease in other assets(Increase) decrease in other assets(300)262 
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assetsAmortization of operating lease right-of-use assets213 102 Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets106 213 
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable and other liabilities2,321 (4,180)
Increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilitiesIncrease in accrued interest payable and other liabilities2,956 2,321 
Loans originated for saleLoans originated for sale(252,653)(237,416)Loans originated for sale(75,480)(252,653)
Proceeds on sales of loansProceeds on sales of loans285,744 207,850 Proceeds on sales of loans80,733 285,744 
Net gain on sales of loansNet gain on sales of loans(4,731)(2,556)Net gain on sales of loans(1,137)(4,731)
Net cash and cash equivalents provided by (used in) operating activities$58,909 $(9,970)
Net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activitiesNet cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities$32,279 $58,909 
Cash Flows from Investing ActivitiesCash Flows from Investing Activities  Cash Flows from Investing Activities  
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities available for saleProceeds from maturities of investment securities available for sale$59,538 $48,980 Proceeds from maturities of investment securities available for sale$81,746 $59,538 
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available for sale0 313 
Purchases of investment securities available for salePurchases of investment securities available for sale(124,706)(52,533)Purchases of investment securities available for sale(341,891)(124,706)
Purchases of stock of Federal Home Loan BankPurchases of stock of Federal Home Loan Bank(575)(310)Purchases of stock of Federal Home Loan Bank(316)(575)
Loans made to customers, net of collectionsLoans made to customers, net of collections26,984 (114,621)Loans made to customers, net of collections(145,487)26,984 
Proceeds on sale of other real estate owned and other repossessed assetsProceeds on sale of other real estate owned and other repossessed assets70 Proceeds on sale of other real estate owned and other repossessed assets124 70 
Purchases of property and equipmentPurchases of property and equipment(701)(919)Purchases of property and equipment(813)(701)
Investment in tax credit real estateInvestment in tax credit real estate(4,183)0 Investment in tax credit real estate (4,183)
Net changes from tax credit real estate investmentNet changes from tax credit real estate investment504 732 Net changes from tax credit real estate investment228 504 
Net cash and cash equivalents used in investing activitiesNet cash and cash equivalents used in investing activities$(43,069)$(118,358)Net cash and cash equivalents used in investing activities$(406,409)$(43,069)
Cash Flows from Financing ActivitiesCash Flows from Financing Activities  Cash Flows from Financing Activities  
Net increase in deposits$129,347 $262,885 
Net increase in other borrowings108 
Net (decrease) increase in depositsNet (decrease) increase in deposits$(88,163)$129,347 
Net (decrease) increase in short-term borrowingsNet (decrease) increase in short-term borrowings(249)108 
Issuance of common stock, net of costsIssuance of common stock, net of costs0 5,844 Issuance of common stock, net of costs1,243 — 
Stock options exercisedStock options exercised238  
Purchase of treasury stock(1,873)(5,416)
Purchase of common stockPurchase of common stock(4,272)(1,873)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock through the employee stock purchase planProceeds from the issuance of common stock through the employee stock purchase plan220 200 Proceeds from the issuance of common stock through the employee stock purchase plan212 220 
Dividends paidDividends paid(8,772)(8,325)Dividends paid(9,304)(8,772)
Net cash and cash equivalents provided by financing activities$119,030 $255,188 
Net cash and cash equivalents (used in) provided by financing activitiesNet cash and cash equivalents (used in) provided by financing activities$(100,295)$119,030 
 
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HILLS BANCORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (Continued) (Amounts In Thousands)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30, 2021June 30, 2020 20222021
Increase in cash and cash equivalents$134,870 $126,860 
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents$(474,425)$134,870 
Cash and cash equivalents:Cash and cash equivalents:  Cash and cash equivalents:  
Beginning of periodBeginning of period574,310 241,965 Beginning of period781,918 574,310 
End of periodEnd of period$709,180 $368,825 End of period$307,493 $709,180 
Supplemental DisclosuresSupplemental Disclosures  Supplemental Disclosures  
Cash payments for:Cash payments for:  Cash payments for:  
Interest paid to depositorsInterest paid to depositors$8,429 $12,058 Interest paid to depositors$6,278 $8,429 
Interest paid on other obligationsInterest paid on other obligations1,490 2,730 Interest paid on other obligations 1,490 
Income taxes paidIncome taxes paid5,015 4,275 Income taxes paid5,171 5,015 
Noncash activities:Noncash activities:  Noncash activities:  
Increase/(decrease) in maximum cash obligation related to ESOP shares$1,397 $(6,497)
(Decrease) increase in maximum cash obligation related to ESOP shares(Decrease) increase in maximum cash obligation related to ESOP shares$(81)$1,397 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

Note 1.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation:

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial reporting and with instructions for Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X.  These financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) which in the opinion of management are considered necessary for the fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the periods shown.  Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.  The Company considers that it operates as 1 business segment, a commercial bank.

Operating results for the six month period ended June 30, 20212022 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021.2022.  For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Form 10-K Annual Report of Hills Bancorporation and subsidiary (the “Company”) for the year ended December 31, 20202021 filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on March 5, 2021.4, 2022.  The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2020,2021, has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements for that period.

The Company evaluated subsequent events through the filing date of its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC.

Accounting Estimates:

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Certain Significant Estimates:

The allowance for credit losses, and loan losses, fair values of securities and other financial instruments, and share-based compensation expense involve certain significant estimates made by management. These estimates are reviewed by management routinely and it is reasonably possible that circumstances that exist at June 30, 20212022 may change in the near-term and the effect could be material to the consolidated financial statements. Actual amounts and values as of the balance sheet dates may be materially different than the amounts and values reported due to the inherent uncertainty in the estimation process.

Revenue Recognition:

Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606"), establishes principles for reporting information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from the Company’s contracts to provide goods or services to customers. The core principle requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that it expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for those goods or services recognized as performance obligations are satisfied.

The majority of the Company’s revenue-generating transactions are not subject to ASC 606, including revenue generated from financial instruments, such as loans, letters of credit and investment securities. Interest income on loans and investment securities is recognized on the accrual method in accordance with written contracts.

Descriptions of the Company’s revenue-generating activities that are within the scope of ASC 606 are the following: Service charges and fees on deposit accounts represent general service fees for monthly account maintenance and activity- or transaction-based fees and consist of transaction-based revenue which includes interchange income, time-based revenue (service period), item-based revenue or some other individual attribute-based revenue. Revenue is recognized when the Company’s performance obligation is completed which is generally monthly for account maintenance services or when a transaction has been completed (such as a wire transfer). Payment for such performance obligations are generally received at
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the time the performance obligations are satisfied. Trust income represents monthly fees due from wealth management customers as consideration for managing the customers' assets. Wealth management and trust services include custody of assets, investment management, fees for trust services and similar fiduciary activities. Revenue is recognized when our performance obligation is completed each month, which is generally the time that payment is received.

A contract asset balance occurs when an entity performs a service for a customer before the customer pays consideration (resulting in a contract receivable) or before payment is due (resulting in a contract asset). A contract liability balance is an entity's obligation to transfer a service to a customer for which the entity has already received payment (or payment is due) from the customer. As of June 30, 2021,2022, the Company did not have any significant contract balances.

An entity is required to capitalize, and subsequently amortize into expense, certain incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer if these costs are expected to be recovered. The incremental costs of obtaining a contract are those costs that an entity incurs to obtain a contract with a customer that it would not have incurred if the contract had not been obtained (for example, sales commission). The Company utilizes the practical expedient which allows entities to immediately expense contract acquisition costs when the asset that would have resulted from capitalizing these costs would have been amortized in one year or less. The Company has not incurred or capitalized any contract acquisition costs as of June 30, 2021.2022.

Tax Credit Real Estate:

Tax credit real estate represents 3 multi-family rental properties, 3 assisted living rental properties, a multi-tenant rental property for persons with disabilities, and a multi-family senior living rental property, all of which are affordable housing projects as of June 30, 2021.2022. The Bank has a 99% or greater limited partnership interest in each limited partnership. The investment in each was completed after the projects had been developed by the general partner. TheOn a regular basis, the Company evaluates the recoverability of the carrying value onof the tax credit real estate investments to determine if an allowance for credit losses is necessary. The allowance for credit losses is measured by a regular basis. Ifcomparison of the recoverability was determinedcarrying amount of the investments to the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be in doubt, a valuationgenerated by the investment properties, including the low-income housing tax credits and any estimated proceeds from eventual disposition. If there is an indication of impairment, the allowance for credit losses would be established by way ofwith a charge to credit loss expense. There were no indications of impairment based on management's evaluation and therefore no allowance for credit losses was determined necessary as of June 30, 2022. Depreciation expense is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the assets. Expenditures for normal repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.

In 2016, the Company adopted ASU 2015-02 and theThe investments in tax credit real estate are recorded for all years presented using the equity method of accounting, with the exception of the investment in the affordable housing project described below. The operations of the properties are not expected to contribute significantly to the Company’s income before income taxes. However, the properties do contribute in the form of income tax credits, which lowers the Company’s effective tax rate. Once established, the credits on each property last for ten years and are passed through from the limited partnerships to the Bank and reduces the consolidated federal tax liability of the Company.

In February 2019,2021, the Company entered into a Letterprovided construction financing and contributed capital of Intent$4.18 million to invest in Del Ray Ridge LP, as limited partner, which will ownowns and operateoperates an affordable housing property in Iowa City, Iowa. The Company provided construction financing for the project and in February 2021 contributed capital of $4.18 million. The Company accounts for the investment in this tax credit real estate using the proportional amortization method as provided for under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 323-740. The investment qualifies for the proportional amortization method as it meets all of the criteria under ASC 323-740-25-1. Substantially all of the projected benefits are from tax credits and other tax benefits due to the minimum buyout clause included in the partnership agreement.

Adoption of New Financial Accounting Standard Codification 326 (ASC 326 (CECL)):

On January 1, 2021, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which requires the recognition of the allowance for credit losses be estimated using the current expected credit loss (CECL) methodology. The measurement of expected credit losses under the CECL methodology is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loan receivables and held-to-maturity debt securities. It also applies to off-balance sheet (OBS) credit exposures not accounted for as insurance (loan commitments, standby letters of credit, financial guarantees, and other similar instruments) and net investments in leases recognized by a lessor in accordance with Topic 842 on leases. In addition, ASC 326 made changes to the accounting for available-for-sale debt securities. One such change is to require credit losses to be presented as an allowance rather than as a write-down on available-for-sale debt securities management does not intend to sell or believes that it is more likely than not they will be required to sell.

The Company adopted ASC 326 using the modified retrospective method for all financial assets measured at amortized cost and OBSoff-balance sheet (OBS) credit exposures. Results for reporting periods beginning January 1, 2021 are presented under ASC 326 while prior period
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amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP.326. The Company recorded a net decrease to retained earnings of $4.75 million as of January 1, 2021 for the cumulative effect of adopting ASC 326, which includes deferred taxes of $1.58 million. The transition adjustment includes a $2.75 million increase to the Allowance for Credit Losses On Loans and the recording of a $3.58 million Allowance for Credit Losses on OBS Credit Exposures.
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The following table illustrates the impact of ASC 326 (amounts in thousands).

January 1, 2021January 1, 2021
As Reported Under ASC 326Pre-ASC 326 AdoptionImpact of ASC 326 AdoptionAs Reported Under ASC 326Pre-ASC 326 AdoptionImpact of ASC 326 Adoption
Assets:Assets:Assets:
LoansLoansLoans
Allowance for credit losses on loansAllowance for credit losses on loans$39,816 $37,070 $2,746 Allowance for credit losses on loans$39,816 $37,070 $2,746 
Liabilities:Liabilities:Liabilities:
Allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposuresAllowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures$3,584 $$3,584 Allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures$3,584 $— $3,584 

Available-For-Sale Debt SecuritiesAvailable-for-sale debt securities and the Allowance For Credit Losses On Available-For-Sale Debt Securitiesallowance for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities: DebtAvailable-for-sale ("AFS") securities that we mightconsist of debt securities not hold until maturity are classified as available for sale ("AFS")trading or held to maturity.  Available-for-sale securities are stated at fair value, and unrealized holding gains and losses, net of the related deferred tax effect, are reported at the fair value in the balance sheet.as a separate component of stockholders' equity.  There were no trading or held to maturity securities as of June 30, 2022 or 2021. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted market prices in active markets, if available. If quoted prices in active markets are not available, fair value is measured using pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as present value of future cash flows, which consider prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit losses and market liquidity. Unrealized gains and losses are excluded from earnings and reported, net of tax, in other comprehensive income ("OCI"). Purchase premiumsPremiums on debt securities are amortized to the earliest call date and discounts on debt securities are recognized in interest income using the effective interest methodaccreted over the lifeperiod to maturity of thethose securities. The method of amortization results in a constant effective yield on those securities (the interest method). Gains and losses on the sale of securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method.

AFS debt securities in unrealized loss positions are evaluated for impairment related to credit losses at least quarterly. For AFS debt securities, a decline in fair value due to credit loss results in recording an allowance for credit losses to the extent the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Declines in fair value that have not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses, such as declines due to changes in market interest rates, are recorded through other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes.

Impairment may result from credit deterioration of the issuer or collateral underlying the security. In performing an assessment of whether any decline in fair value is due to a credit loss, all relevant information is considered at the individual security level. For asset-backed securities performance indicators considered related to the underlying assets include default rates, delinquency rates, percentage of nonperforming assets, debt-to-collateral ratios, third-party guarantees, current levels of subordination, vintage, geographic concentration, analyst reports and forecasts, credit ratings and other market data. In assessing whether a credit loss exists, we compare the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security with the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis for the security, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded, limited to the amount the fair value is less than amortized cost basis.

If we intend to sell a debt security or more likely than not we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the debt security is written down to its fair value and the write down is charged against the allowance for credit losses with any incremental impairment reported in earnings.

Accrued interest receivable on AFS debt securities totaled $1.82$3.00 million at June 30, 20212022 and is excluded from the estimate of credit losses.

AllowanceLoans held for Credit Losses on Tax Credit Real Estate Investments: On a regular basis, the Company evaluates recoverability of the carrying value of the tax credit real estate investments to determine if an allowance for credit losses is necessary. The
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allowance for credit losses is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the investments to the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the investment properties, including the low-income housing tax credits and any estimated proceeds from eventual disposition. If there is an indication of impairment, the allowance for credit losses would be established with a charge to credit loss expense. There were no indications of impairment based on management's evaluation and therefore no allowance for credit losses was determined necessary as of June 30, 2021.

Loans Held for Salesale: Loans held for sale are stated at the lower of aggregate cost or estimated fair value. Loans are sold on a non-recourse basis with servicing released and gains and losses are recognized based on the difference between sales proceeds and the carrying value of the loan. The Company has had very few experiences of repurchasing loans previously sold into the
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secondary market. A specific reserve was not considered necessary based on the Company’s historical experience with repurchase activity.

Loans Held For Investmentheld for investment: Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at amortized cost net of the allowance for credit losses.losses ("ACL"). Amortized cost is the principal balance outstanding, net of deferred loan fees and costs. Accrued interest receivable on loans held for investment totaled $9.49$9.74 million at June 30, 20212022 and is excluded from the estimate of credit losses. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. Nonrefundable loan fees and origination costs are deferred and recognized as a yield adjustment over the life of the related loan.

The policy for charging off loans is consistent throughout all loan categories. A loan is charged off based on criteria that includes but is not limited to: delinquency status, financial condition of the entire customer credit line and underlying collateral coverage, economic or external conditions that might impact full repayment of the loan, legal issues, overdrafts, and the customer’s willingness to work with the Company.

The accrual of interest income on loans is discontinued when, in the opinion of management, there is reasonable doubt as to the
borrower's ability to meet payments of interest or principal when they become due, which is generally when a loan is 90 days or
more past due unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, all previously accrued and unpaid interest is reversed against interest income. Loans are returned to an accrual status when all of the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and repayment of the remaining contractual principal and interest is expected. A loan may also return to accrual status if additional collateral is received from the borrower and, in the opinion of management, the financial position of the borrower indicates that there is no longer any reasonable doubt as to the collection of the amount contractually due. Payment received on nonaccrual loans are applied first to principal. Once principal is recovered, any remaining payments received are applied to interest income.

The policy for charging off loans is consistent throughout all loan categories. A loan is accounted forcharged off based on criteria that includes but is not limited to: delinquency status, financial condition of the entire customer credit line and reported as a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR") when, forunderlying collateral coverage, economic or external conditions that might impact full repayment of the loan, legal reasons, we grant a concessionissues, overdrafts, and the customer’s willingness to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty that we would not otherwise consider. These concessions may include rate reductions, principal forgiveness, extension of maturity date and other actions intended to minimize potential losses towork with the Company. A restructuring that results in only an insignificant delay in payment is not considered a concession. A delay may be considered insignificant if the payments subject to the delay are insignificant relative to the unpaid principal or collateral value and the contractual amount due, or the delay in timing of the restructured payment period is insignificant relative to the frequency of payments, the debt's original contractual maturity or original expected duration.

TDRs that are performing and on accrual status as of the date of the modification remain on accrual status. TDRs that are nonperforming as of the date of modification generally remain as nonaccrual until the prospect of future payments in accordance with the modified loan agreement is reasonably assured, generally demonstrated when the borrower maintains compliance with the restructured terms for a predetermined period, normally at least six months. TDRs with temporary below-market concessions remain designated as a TDR regardless of the accrual or performance status until the loan is paid off. However, if the TDR loan has been modified in a subsequent restructure with market terms and the borrower is not currently experiencing financial difficulty, then the loan may be de-designated as a TDR. Management evaluates loans where there is a reasonable expectation at the reporting date that a troubled debt restructuring will be executed with an individual borrower for purposes of estimating the allowance for credit losses.

Section 4013 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, “Temporary Relief From Troubled Debt Restructurings,” allows financial institutions the option to temporarily suspend certain requirements under GAAP related to TDRs for a limited period of time during the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2020, various regulatory agencies, including the FRB and the FDIC, issued an interagency statement, effective immediately, on loan modifications and reporting for financial institutions working with customers affected by COVID-19. The agencies confirmed with the staff of the FASB that short-term
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modifications made on a good faith basis in response to COVID-19 to borrowers who were current prior to any relief are not to be considered TDRs. This includes short-term (e.g., six months) modifications, such as payment deferrals, fee waivers, extensions of repayment terms, or other delays in payment that are insignificant. See Note 5 for further discussion.

Allowance for Credit Losses For Loans Held For Investment: Credit quality within thecredit losses for loans held for investment portfolio is continuously monitored by management and is reflected within the allowance for credit losses for loans.: The allowance for credit losses is an estimate of the expected losses inherent withinover the remaining life of the Company's existing loans held for investment portfolio. Expected credit loss inherent in non-cancelable off-balance-sheet credit exposures is accounted for as a separate liability on the balance sheet. The allowance for credit losses for loans held for investment, as reported in our consolidated balance sheet, is adjusted by a credit loss expense, which is reported in earnings, and reduced by the charge-off of loan amounts, net of recoveries.

The loan loss estimation process involves procedures to appropriately consider the unique characteristics of loan portfolio segments which consist of agricultural, 1 to 4 family first and junior liens, commercial, and consumer lending. These segments are further disaggregated into loan classes, the level at which credit risk is monitored. When computing allowance levels, creditFor each of these pools, the Company generates cash flow projections at the instrument level wherein payment expectations are adjusted for estimated prepayment speed, curtailments, time to recovery, probability of default, and loss assumptionsgiven default. The modeling of expected prepayment speeds, curtailment rates, and time to recovery are estimated using a model that categorizes loan pools based on loss history, delinquency status and other credit trends and risk characteristics, including current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts about the future. The key components in this estimation process include the following:
An initial forecast period of one year for all portfolio segments and OBS credit exposures. This period reflects management's expectation of losses based on forward-looking economic scenarios over that time.
A historical loss forecast period covering the remaining contractual life, adjusted for prepayments, by portfolio segment based on the change in key historical economic variables.
A reversion period of up to 3 years connecting the initial loss forecast to the historical loss forecast based on economic conditions at the measurement date.
We primarily utilize the discounted cash flow (DCF) method to estimate credit losses by portfolio segment. The DCF methods obtain estimated life-time credit losses using the conceptual components described above. The exceptions being for the credit card and overdraft portfolios which will utilize a remaining life methodology to estimate credit losses.

Determining the appropriateness of the allowance is complex and requires judgment by management about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. In future periods evaluations of the overall loan portfolio, in light of the factors and forecasts then prevailing, may result in significant changes in the allowance and credit loss expense in those future periods.

Credit quality is assessed and monitored by evaluating various attributes and the results of those evaluations are utilized in underwriting new loans and in our process for estimation of expected credit losses.internal data. The following provides the credit quality indicators and risk elements that are most relevant and most carefully considered and monitored for each loan portfolio segment.

Agricultural - Agricultural operating loans include loans made to finance agricultural production and other loans to farmers and farming operations. Agricultural loans also include mortgage loans secured by farmland. Agricultural operating loans, most of which are secured by crops and machinery, are provided to finance capital improvement and farm operations as well as acquisitions of livestock and machinery. The ability of the borrower to repay may be affected by many factors outside of the borrower’s control including adverse weather conditions, loss of livestock due to disease or other factors, declines in market prices for agricultural products and the impact of government regulations. The ultimate repayment of agricultural operating loans is dependent upon the profitable operation or management of the agricultural entity. Agricultural operating loans generally have a term of one year and may have a fixed or variable rate.

Mortgage loans secured by farmland are made to individuals and businesses within the Company's trade area. The primary source of repayment is the cash flow generated by the collateral underlying the loan. The secondary repayment source would be the liquidation of the collateral. Terms for real estate loans secured by farmland range from one to ten years with an amortization period of 25 years or less. Generally, interest rates are fixed for mortgage loans secured by farmland. Key economic forecasts used in estimating expected credit losses for this segment include the Iowa unemployment rate and the nationalIowa real gross domestic product (GDP).

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1 to 4 Family First and Junior Liens - The 1 to 4 family first and junior liens portfolio segment is comprised of the single family and home equity loan classes, which are underwritten after evaluating a borrower's capacity to repay, credit, and
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collateral. Several factors are considered when assessing a borrower's capacity, including the borrower's employment, income, current debt, assets, and level of equity in the property. Credit refers to how well a borrower manages their current and prior debts as documented by a credit report that provides credit scores and the borrower's current and past information about their credit history. Collateral refers to the type and use of property, occupancy, and market value. Property appraisals are obtained to assist in evaluating collateral. Loan-to-property value and debt-to-income ratios, loan amount, and lien position are also considered in assessing whether to originate a loan. These borrowers are particularly susceptible to downturns in economic trends such as conditions that negatively affect housing prices and demand and levels of unemployment. Key economic forecasts used in estimating expected credit losses for this segment include the Iowa unemployment rate and the all-transactions house price index for Iowa.

Commercial - The commercial loan portfolio segment is comprised of the commercial real estate mortgage including obligations of states and political subdivisions, multifamily residential mortgage, construction/land development and commercial and financial loan classes, whose underwriting standards consider the factors described for single family and home equity loan classes as well as others when assessing the borrower's and associated guarantors or other related party's financial position. These other factors include assessing liquidity, the level and composition of net worth, leverage, considering all other lender amounts and position, an analysis of cash expected to flow through the obligors including the outflow to other lenders, vacancies and prior experience with the borrower. This information is used to assess adequate financial capacity, profitability, and experience. Ultimate repayment of these loans is sensitive to interest rate changes, general economic conditions, liquidity, and availability of long-term financing. Key economic forecasts used in estimating expected credit losses for this segment include the Iowa unemployment rate, the all-transactions house price index for Iowa and the Iowa real GDP and the commercial real estate price index (for commercial real estate).GDP.

Consumer Lending - The Bank offers consumer loans to individuals including personal loans and automobile loans. These consumer loans typically have shorter terms, lower balances, higher yields and higher risks of default than real estate-related loans. Consumer loans collections are dependent on the borrower's continuing financial stability and are more likely to be affected by adverse personal circumstances. Collateral for these loans generally includes automobiles, boats, recreational vehicles and real estate. However, depending on the overall financial condition of the borrower, some loans are made on an unsecured basis. The collateral securing these loans may depreciate over time, may be difficult to recover and may fluctuate in value based on condition. Key economic forecasts used in estimating expected credit losses for this segment include the Iowa unemployment rate and the Iowa real GDP.

Determining the Contractual Term: Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term of the loans, adjusted for expected prepayments when appropriate. The contractual term excludes expected extensions, renewals and modifications unless either of the following applies: management has a reasonable expectation at the reporting date that a troubled debt restructuring will be executed with an individual borrower or the extension or renewal options are included in the original or modified contract at the reporting date and are not unconditionally cancellable by the Company.

Credit Loss Measurement: The allowance level is influenced by loan volumes, loan credit quality indicator migration or delinquency status, historic loss experience and other conditions influencing loss expectations, such as reasonable and supportable forecasts of economic conditions. The methodology for estimating the amount of expected credit losses reported in the allowance for credit losses has two basic components: first, a pooled component for estimated expected credit losses for pools of loans that share similar risk characteristics; and second, an asset-specific component involving individual loans that do not share risk characteristics with other loans and the measurement of expected credit losses for such individual loans; and second,loans. Depending on the nature of the pool of financial assets with similar risk characteristics, the Company uses a pooled component for estimateddiscounted cash flow method or remaining life method to estimate expected credit losses for pools of loans that share similar risk characteristics.losses.

For a loan that does not share risk characteristics with other loans, expected credit loss is measured based on net realizable value, that is, the difference between the discounted value of the expected futureDiscounted cash flows, based on the original effective interest rate, and the amortized cost basis of the loan. For these loans, we recognize expected credit loss equal to the amount by which the net realizable value of the loan is less than the amortized cost basis of the loan (which is net of previous charge- offs and deferred loan fees and costs), except when the loan is collateral dependent, that is, when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral. In these cases, expected credit loss is measured as the difference between the amortized cost basis of the loan and the fair value of the collateral. The fair value of the collateral is adjusted for the estimated cost to sell if repayment or satisfaction of a loan is dependent on the sale (rather than only on the operation) of the collateral.
flow method
The fair value of collateral used by the Company is determined by obtaining an observable market price or by obtaining an appraised value from an independent, licensed or certified appraiser, using observable market data. This data includes information such as selling price of similar properties and capitalization rates of similar properties sold within the market,
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expected future cash flows or earnings of the subject property based on current market expectations, and other relevant factors. All appraised values are adjusted for market-related trends based on the Company's experience in sales and other appraisals of similar property types as well as estimated selling costs. Each quarter management reviews all collateral-dependent loans on a loan-by-loan basis to determine whether updated appraisals are necessary based on loan performance, collateral type and guarantor support. At times, the Company measures the fair value of collateral-dependent loans using appraisals with dates prior to one year from the date of review. These appraisals are discounted by applying current, observable market data about similar property types such as sales contracts, estimations of value by individuals familiar with the market, other appraisals, sales or collateral assessments based on current market activity until updated appraisals are obtained. Depending on the length of time since an appraisal was performed, the data provided through reviews and estimated selling costs, collateral values are typically discounted by 0-35%. The use of an appraisal that exceeds twelve months needs approval by the credit underwriting department. Third-party appraisals are obtained from a pre-approved list of independent, third-party, local appraisal firms maintained by the credit underwriting department. Approval and addition to the list is based on experience, reputation, character, consistency and knowledge of the respective real estate market. Generally, appraisals are internally reviewed by the credit underwriting department to ensure the quality of the appraisal and the expertise and independence of the appraiser. Once the expected credit loss amount is determined an allowance is provided for equal to the calculated expected credit loss and included in the allowance for credit losses. If the calculated expected credit loss is determined to be permanent or not recoverable, the amount of expected credit loss will be charged off. Factors considered by management in determining if the expected credit loss is permanent or not recoverable include whether management judges the loan to be uncollectible, repayment is deemed to be protracted beyond reasonable time frames, or the loss becomes evident owing to the borrower's lack of assets or, for single family loans, the loan is 90 days or more past due unless both well-secured and in the process of collection.

: In estimating the component of the allowance for credit losses for loans that share similar risk characteristics with other loans, such loans are segregated into loan classes. Loans are designated into loan classes based on loans pooled by product types and similar risk characteristics or areas of risk concentration. In determining the allowance for credit losses, we derive an estimated credit loss assumption from a model that categorizes loan pools based on loan type and purpose. This model calculates an expected loss percentage for each loan class by considering the probability of default, using life-of-loan analysis periods for all loan segments, and the historical severity of loss, based on the aggregate net lifetime losses incurred per loan class. The default and severity factors used to calculate the allowance for credit losses for loans that share similar risk characteristics with other loans are adjusted for differences between the historical period used to calculate historical default and loss severity rates and expected conditions over the remaining lives of the loans in the portfolio related to: (1) lending policies and procedures; (2) international, national, regional and local economic business conditions and developments that affect the collectability of the portfolio; (3) the nature and volume of the loan portfolio including the terms of the loans; (4) the experience, ability, and depth of the lending management and other relevant staff; (5) the volume and severity of past due and adversely classified or graded loans and the volume of nonaccrual loans; (6) the quality of our loan review system and (7) the value of underlying collateral for collateralized loans. Additional factors include the existence and effect of any
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concentrations of credit, and changes in the level of such concentrations and the effect of external factors such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements on the level of estimated credit losses in the existing portfolio. Such factors are used to adjust the historical probabilities of default and severity of loss so that they reflect management expectation of future conditions based on a reasonable and supportable forecast. To the extent the livesThe Company uses regression analysis of historical internal and peer data to determine which variables are best suited to be economic variables utilized when modeling lifetime probability of default and loss given default. This analysis also determines how expected probability of default and loss given default will react to forecasted levels of the loans in the portfolio extend beyond the period for whicheconomic variables.

For all DCF models, management has determined that four quarters represents a reasonable and supportable forecast can be made, the bank reduces,period and reverts back to a historical loss rate over twelve quarters on a straight-line basis overbasis. Other internal and external indicators of economic forecasts are also considered by management when developing the remaining life of the loans, the adjustments so that model reverts back to the historical rates of default and severity of loss.forecast metrics.

Credit card receivables do not have stated maturities. In determining the estimatedRemaining life of a credit card receivable, management first estimates the future cash flows expected to be received and then applies those expected future cash flows to the credit card balance.method: Expected credit losses for credit cards and overdrafts are determined through use of the remaining life method. The remaining life method utilizes average annual charge-off rates and remaining life to estimate the allowance for credit losses. This is done by estimating the amount and timing of principal payments expected to be received as payment for the balance outstanding as of the reporting period and applying those principal payments against the balance outstanding as of the reporting period along with the average annual charge-off rate until the expected payments have been fully allocated.

Collateral dependent financial assets: For a loan that does not share risk characteristics with other loans, expected credit loss is measured based on net realizable value, that is, the difference between the discounted value of the expected future cash flows, based on the original effective interest rate, and the amortized cost basis of the loan. For these loans, we recognize expected credit loss equal to the amount by which the net realizable value of the loan is less than the amortized cost basis of the loan (which is net of previous charge- offs and deferred loan fees and costs), except when the loan is collateral dependent, that is, when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral. In these cases, expected credit loss is measured as the difference between the amortized cost basis of the loan and the fair value of the collateral. The fair value of the collateral is adjusted for the estimated cost to sell if repayment or satisfaction of a loan is dependent on the sale (rather than only on the operation) of the collateral.

The Company’s estimate of the ACL reflects losses expected over the contractual life of the assets, adjusted for estimated prepayments or curtailments. The contractual term does not consider extensions, renewals or modifications unless the Company has identified an expected troubled debt restructure (TDR). A loan that has been modified or renewed is considered a TDR when two conditions are met: 1) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and 2) concessions are made for the borrower's benefit that would not otherwise be considered for a borrower or transaction with similar credit risk characteristics. The Company’s ACL reflects all effects of a TDR when an individual asset is specifically identified as a reasonably expected TDR. The Company has determined that a TDR is reasonably expected no later than the point when the lender concludes that modification is the best course of action and it is at least reasonably possible that the troubled borrower will accept some form of concession from the lender to avoid a default. Reasonably expected TDRs and executed non-performing TDRs are evaluated individually to determine the required ACL. TDRs performing in accordance with their modified contractual terms for a reasonable period of time may be included in the Company’s existing pools based on the underlying risk characteristics of the loan to measure the ACL.

Allowance for Credit Lossescredit losses on Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures, Including Unfunded Loan Commitmentsoff-balance sheet credit exposures, including unfunded loan commitments:: The Company maintains a separate allowance for credit losses from off-balance-sheet credit exposures, including unfunded loan commitments, which is disclosed on the balance sheet. Management estimates the amount of expected losses by calculating a commitment usage factor over the contractual period for exposures that are not unconditionally cancellable by the Company and applying the loss factors used in the allowance for loan lossACL methodology to the results of the usage calculation to estimate
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the liability for credit losses related to unfunded commitments for each loan type. No credit loss estimate is reported for off-balance-sheet (OBS) credit exposures that are unconditionally cancelablecancellable by the Company, such as credit card receivables, or for undrawn amounts under such arrangements that may be drawn prior to the cancellation of the arrangement. The allowance for credit losses on OBS credit exposures is adjusted as a provision for credit loss expense. Categories of OBS credit exposures correspond to the loan portfolio segments described previously.

Troubled debt restructurings (“TDR loans”):  A loan is accounted for and reported as a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR") when, for economic or legal reasons, we grant a concession to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty that we would not otherwise consider. These concessions may include rate reductions, principal forgiveness, extension of maturity date and other actions intended to minimize potential losses to the Company. A restructuring that results in only an insignificant delay in
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payment is not considered a concession. A delay may be considered insignificant if the payments subject to the delay are insignificant relative to the unpaid principal or collateral value and the contractual amount due, or the delay in timing of the restructured payment period is insignificant relative to the frequency of payments, the debt's original contractual maturity or original expected duration.

TDRs that are performing and on accrual status as of the date of the modification remain on accrual status. TDRs that are nonperforming as of the date of modification generally remain as nonaccrual until the prospect of future payments in accordance with the modified loan agreement is reasonably assured, generally demonstrated when the borrower maintains compliance with the restructured terms for a predetermined period, normally at least six months. TDRs with temporary below-market concessions remain designated as a TDR regardless of the accrual or performance status until the loan is paid off. However, if the TDR loan has been modified in a subsequent restructure with market terms and the borrower is not currently experiencing financial difficulty, then the loan is no longer classified as a TDR in the quarter following the modification. Management evaluates loans where there is a reasonable expectation at the reporting date that a troubled debt restructuring will be executed with an individual borrower for purposes of estimating the allowance for credit losses.

Section 4013 of the CARES Act, “Temporary Relief From Troubled Debt Restructurings,” allows financial institutions the option to temporarily suspend certain requirements under GAAP related to TDRs for a limited period of time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under Section 4013 of the CARES Act, loan modifications that qualify for such suspension are those where the borrower was not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019. In addition, the loan modification being made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic must include a deferral or delay in the payment of principal or interest, or change in the interest rate on the loan. Borrowers considered current are those that are less than 30 days past due on their contractual payments at the time a modification program is implemented. The relief related to TDRs expired on January 1, 2022. See Note 5 for further discussion.

Effect of New Financial Accounting Standards:

In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. The amendments in this ASU simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing specific exceptions included in Topic 740, introducing other simplifications and making technical corrections. For public business entities, the amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2019-12 by the Company on January 1, 2021 did not have a material impact on the financial statements.

In October 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-08, Codification Improvements to Subtopic 310-20, Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs. The amendments in this Update clarify that an entity should reevaluate whether a callable debt security is within the scope of paragraph 310-20-35-33 for each reporting period. For each reporting period, to the extent that the amortized cost basis of an individual callable debt security exceeds the amount repayable by the issuer at the next call date, the excess (that is, the premium) shall be amortized to the next call date, unless the guidance in paragraph 310-20-35-26 is applied to consider estimated prepayments. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. Early application is not permitted. The adoption of the ASU by the Company on January 1, 2021 did not have a material impact on the financial statements.

In October 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-10, Codification Improvements, which consists of two sections. The first applicable section contains amendments that improve the consistency of the Codification by including all disclosure guidance in
the appropriate disclosure section and provide the option to give certain information either on the face of the financial statements or in the notes to the financial statements. The second section contains Codification improvements that vary in nature. The amendments in this Update do not change GAAP and, therefore, are not expected to result in a significant change in practice. For public business entities, these amendments are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2020. The adoption of the ASU by the Company on January 1, 2021 did not have a material impact on the financial statements.

In May 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-04, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Debt-Modifications and Extinguishments (Subtopic 470-50), Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718), and Derivatives and Hedging-Contracts in Entity's Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40), Issuer's Accounting for Certain Modifications or Exchanges of Freestanding Equity-Classified Written Call Options. The amendments in this ASU affect entities that issue freestanding written call options that are classified in equity. Specifically, the amendments affect those entities when a freestanding equity-classified written call option is modified or exhangedexchanged and remains equity classified after the modification or exchange. An entity should recognize the effect of a modification or an exchange of a freestanding equity-classified written call option to compensate for goods or services in accordance with the guidance in Topic 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation. The amendments in this ASU are effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years. An entity should apply the amendments prospectively to modifications or exchanges occurring on or after the effective date of the amendments. The adoption of the ASU by the Company on January 1, 2022 did not have a material impact on the financial statements.

In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 815) Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers. The amendments in this Update require that an entity (acquirer) recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with Topic 606. At the acquisition date, an acquirer should account for the related revenue contracts in accordance with Topic 606 as if it had originated the contracts. To achieve this, an acquirer may assess how the acquiree applied Topic 606 to determine what to record for the acquired revenue contracts. The amendments in this ASU are effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. An entity should apply the amendments prospectively to business combinations occurring on or after the effective date of the amendments. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this ASU on the financial statements.


In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-02, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)

Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures

. The FASB issued these amendments to eliminate accounting guidance for TDRs by creditors in Subtopic 310-40,

Receivables-Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors

, while enhancing disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancings and restructurings by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, and to require that an entity disclose current-period gross writeoffs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investments in leases within the scope of Subtopic 326-20,

Financial Instruments-Credit Losses-Measured at Amortized Cost






. The amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within
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those fiscal years, and should be applied prospectively, except as provided in the next sentence. For the transition method related to the recognition and measurement of TDRs, an entity has the option to apply a modified retrospective transition method, resulting in a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings in the period of adoption. Early adoption is permitted if an entity has adopted the amendments in Update 2016-03, including adoption in an interim period. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this ASU on the financial statements.

Note 2.Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of actual common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that would occur from the exercise of common stock options outstanding.  ESOP shares are considered outstanding for this calculation unless unearned.

The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods presented is as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
June 30, 2021June 30, 202020212020 2022202120222021
Common shares outstanding at the beginning of the periodCommon shares outstanding at the beginning of the period9,312,518 9,375,356 9,330,995 9,351,694 Common shares outstanding at the beginning of the period9,277,145 9,312,518 9,299,640 9,330,995 
Weighted average number of net shares (redeemed) issued(3,315)(5,496)(15,711)39,905 
Weighted average number of net shares redeemedWeighted average number of net shares redeemed(5,420)(3,315)(18,484)(15,711)
Weighted average shares outstanding (basic)Weighted average shares outstanding (basic)9,309,203 9,369,860 9,315,284 9,391,599 Weighted average shares outstanding (basic)9,271,725 9,309,203 9,281,156 9,315,284 
Weighted average of potential dilutive shares attributable to stock options granted, computed under the treasury stock methodWeighted average of potential dilutive shares attributable to stock options granted, computed under the treasury stock method3,567 3,785 3,546 3,721 Weighted average of potential dilutive shares attributable to stock options granted, computed under the treasury stock method1,581 3,567 2,348 3,546 
Weighted average number of shares (diluted)Weighted average number of shares (diluted)9,312,770 9,373,645 9,318,830 9,395,320 Weighted average number of shares (diluted)9,273,306 9,312,770 9,283,504 9,318,830 
Net income (In thousands)Net income (In thousands)$13,610 $11,711 $28,807 $18,786 Net income (In thousands)$11,326 $13,610 $21,978 $28,807 
Earnings per share:Earnings per share:    Earnings per share:    
BasicBasic$1.46 $1.25 $3.09 $2.00 Basic$1.22 $1.46 $2.37 $3.09 
DilutedDiluted$1.46 $1.25 $3.09 $2.00 Diluted$1.22 $1.46 $2.37 $3.09 

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Note 3.Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following table summarizes the balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (AOCI), included in stockholders’ equity, at June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020:2021:

June 30, 2021December 31, 2020 June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(amounts in thousands) (amounts in thousands)
Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities$7,195 $11,702 
Net unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securitiesNet unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities$(41,281)$1,968 
Tax effectTax effect(1,795)(2,920)Tax effect10,300 (491)
Net-of-tax amountNet-of-tax amount$5,400 $8,782 Net-of-tax amount$(30,981)$1,477 
 
Note 4.Securities

The carrying values of investment securities at June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 are summarized in the following table (dollars in thousands):

June 30, 2021December 31, 2020 June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
AmountPercentAmountPercent AmountPercentAmountPercent
Securities available for saleSecurities available for saleSecurities available for sale
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$197,293 42.11 %$148,646 36.40 %U.S. Treasury$462,110 60.22 %$243,925 44.24 %
Other securities (FHLB, FHLMC and FNMA)Other securities (FHLB, FHLMC and FNMA)34,909 7.45 35,160 8.61 Other securities (FHLB, FHLMC and FNMA)32,624 4.25 34,467 6.25 
State and political subdivisionsState and political subdivisions226,406 48.33 224,566 54.99 State and political subdivisions217,714 28.37 263,516 47.80 
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligationsMortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations9,877 2.11 Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations54,973 7.16 9,446 1.71 
Total securities available for saleTotal securities available for sale$468,485 100.00 %$408,372 100.00 %Total securities available for sale$767,421 100.00 %$551,354 100.00 %

Investment securities have been classified in the consolidated balance sheets according to management’s intent.  Available-for-sale securities consist of debt securities not classified as trading or held to maturity.  Available-for-sale securities are stated at fair value, and unrealized holding gains and losses, net of the related deferred tax effect, are reported as a separate component of stockholders' equity.  Municipal bonds are comprised of general obligation bonds and revenue bonds issued by various municipal corporations. As of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, all securities held were rated investment grade based upon external ratings where available and, where not available, based upon management knowledge of the local issuers and their financial situations. There were no trading or held to maturity securities as of June 30, 20212022 or December 31, 2020.2021.


















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The carrying amount of available-for-sale securities, fair values and allowance for credit losses were as follows as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 (in thousands):
Amortized CostGross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
Allowance for Credit LossesEstimated Fair
Value
Amortized CostGross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
Allowance for Credit LossesEstimated Fair
Value
June 30, 2021
June 30, 2022June 30, 2022
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$194,131 $3,684 $(522)$$197,293 U.S. Treasury$478,089 $20 $(15,999)$— $462,110 
Other securities (FHLB, FHLMC and FNMA)Other securities (FHLB, FHLMC and FNMA)35,402 (493)34,909 Other securities (FHLB, FHLMC and FNMA)35,304 — (2,680)— 32,624 
State and political subdivisionsState and political subdivisions221,802 5,351 (747)226,406 State and political subdivisions235,895 273 (18,454)— 217,714 
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligationsMortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations9,955 (79)$9,877 Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations59,414 — (4,441)— $54,973 
TotalTotal$461,290 $9,036 $(1,841)$$468,485 Total$808,702 $293 $(41,574)$— $767,421 
December 31, 2020:    
December 31, 2021:December 31, 2021:    
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$143,467 $5,179 $$$148,646 U.S. Treasury$244,192 $2,011 $(2,278)$— $243,925 
Other securities (FHLB, FHLMC and FNMA)Other securities (FHLB, FHLMC and FNMA)35,195 35 (70)35,160 Other securities (FHLB, FHLMC and FNMA)35,353 — (886)— 34,467 
State and political subdivisionsState and political subdivisions218,008 6,674 (116)224,566 State and political subdivisions260,266 4,420 (1,170)— 263,516 
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligationsMortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations9,575 — (129)— 9,446 
TotalTotal$396,670 $11,888 $(186)$$408,372 Total$549,386 $6,431 $(4,463)$— $551,354 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of available-for-sale securities classified according to their contractual maturities at June 30, 2021,2022, were as follows (in thousands) below. Expected maturities of MBS may differ from contractual maturities because the mortgages underlying the securities may be called or prepaid without any penalties. Therefore, these securities are not included in the maturity categories in the following summary.
 
Amortized
Cost
Fair Value Amortized
Cost
Fair Value
Due in one year or lessDue in one year or less$51,266 $51,595 Due in one year or less$60,747 $60,544 
Due after one year through five yearsDue after one year through five years250,975 255,066 Due after one year through five years542,184 522,784 
Due after five years through ten yearsDue after five years through ten years112,730 115,666 Due after five years through ten years106,135 96,774 
Due over ten yearsDue over ten years36,364 36,281 Due over ten years40,222 32,346 
$451,335 $458,608 $749,288 $712,448 
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligationsMortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations9,955 9,877 Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations59,414 54,973 
$461,290 $468,485 $808,702 $767,421 

As of June 30, 20212022, investment securities with a carrying value of $10.21$9.38 million were pledged to collateralize other borrowings. As of June 30, 2021,2022, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders' equity.

There were 0no sales of available-for-sale securities for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020. Sales proceeds and gross realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities were as follows for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 and 2020 (in thousands):2021.

 June 30, 2021June 30, 2020
Sales proceeds$$313 
Gross realized gains10 
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The following table shows the fair value, gross unrealized losses and the percentage of fair value represented by gross unrealized losses of applicable investment securities owned by the Company, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 (in thousands):

Less than 12 months12 months or moreTotal Less than 12 months12 months or moreTotal
June 30, 2021
Description of Securities
#Fair ValueUnrealized
Loss
%#Fair ValueUnrealized
Loss
%#Fair ValueUnrealized
Loss
%
June 30, 2022
Description of Securities
June 30, 2022
Description of Securities
#Fair ValueUnrealized
Loss
%#Fair ValueUnrealized
Loss
%#Fair ValueUnrealized
Loss
%
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury27 $68,361 $(522)0.76 %$$%27 $68,361 $(522)0.76 %U.S. Treasury132 $411,292 $(13,840)3.37 %12 $28,357 $(2,159)7.61 %144 $439,649 $(15,999)3.64 %
Other securities (FHLB, FHLMC and FNMA)Other securities (FHLB, FHLMC and FNMA)14 34,909 (493)1.41 14 34,909 (493)1.41 Other securities (FHLB, FHLMC and FNMA)— — — — 14 32,623 (2,680)8.22 14 32,623 (2,680)8.22 
State and political subdivisionsState and political subdivisions143 52,985 (737)1.39 557 (10)1.80 147 53,542 (747)1.40 State and political subdivisions605 151,886 (14,906)9.81 71 27,058 (3,548)13.11 676 178,944 (18,454)10.31 
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligationsMortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations9,877 (79)0.80 9,877 (79)0.80 Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations17 52,956 (4,144)7.83 2,017 (297)14.72 18 54,973 (4,441)8.08 
Total temporarily impaired securitiesTotal temporarily impaired securities188 $166,132 $(1,831)1.10 %$557 $(10)1.80 %192 $166,689 $(1,841)1.10 %Total temporarily impaired securities754 $616,134 $(32,890)5.34 %98 $90,055 $(8,684)9.64 %852 $706,189 $(41,574)5.89 %

Less than 12 months12 months or moreTotal Less than 12 months12 months or moreTotal
December 31, 2020
Description of Securities
#Fair ValueUnrealized
Loss
%#Fair ValueUnrealized
Loss
%#Fair ValueUnrealized
Loss
%
December 31, 2021
Description of Securities
December 31, 2021
Description of Securities
#Fair ValueUnrealized
Loss
%#Fair ValueUnrealized
Loss
%#Fair ValueUnrealized
Loss
%
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$$%$$%$$%U.S. Treasury55 $136,867 $(2,203)1.61 %$2,416 $(75)3.10 %56 $139,283 $(2,278)1.64 %
Other securities (FHLB, FHLMC and FNMA)Other securities (FHLB, FHLMC and FNMA)20,019 (70)0.35 20,019 (70)0.35 Other securities (FHLB, FHLMC and FNMA)12,484 (303)2.43 21,984 (583)2.65 14 34,468 (886)2.57 
State and political subdivisionsState and political subdivisions35 14,168 (110)0.78 370 (6)1.62 39 14,538 (116)0.80 State and political subdivisions231 70,542 (1,055)1.50 14 9,248 (115)1.24 245 79,790 (1,170)1.47 
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligationsMortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations9,446 (129)1.37 — — — — 9,446 (129)1.37 
Total temporarily impaired securitiesTotal temporarily impaired securities43 $34,187 $(180)0.53 %$370 $(6)1.62 %47 $34,557 $(186)0.54 %Total temporarily impaired securities295 $229,339 $(3,690)1.61 %24 $33,648 $(773)2.30 %319 $262,987 $(4,463)1.70 %

The Company considered the following information in reaching the conclusion that the impairments disclosed in the table above are temporary and not other-than-temporary impairments.attributable to credit losses.  None of the unrealized losses in the above table was due to the deterioration in the credit quality of any of the issues that might result in the non-collection of contractual principal and interest.  The unrealized losses are due to changes in interest rates.  The Company has not recognized any unrealized loss in income because management does not have the intent to sell the securities included in the previous table.  Management has concluded that it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell these securities prior to recovery of the amortized cost basis. The securities are of high credit quality (investment grade credit ratings) and principal and interest payments are made timely with no payments past due as of June 30, 2021.2022. The fair value is expected to recover as the securities approach maturity. The U.S. Treasury and other securities are issued and guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies. The mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations have implied U.S. government guarantees of the agency
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(Unaudited)
securities. The Company evaluates if a credit loss exists by monitoring to ensure it has adequate credit support considering the nature of the investment, number and significance of investments in an unrealized loss position, collectibilitycollectability or delinquency issues, the underlying financial statements of the issuers, credit ratings and subsequent changes thereto, and other
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(Unaudited)
available relevant information. Considering the above factors, and total unrealized losses being insignificant as of June 30, 2021, management has determined that no allowance for credit losses is necessary for the securities portfolio as of June 30, 2021.2022.

Note 5.Loans

Classes of loans are as follows:

June 30, 2021December 31,
2020
June 30, 2022December 31,
2021
(Amounts In Thousands) (Amounts In Thousands)
AgriculturalAgricultural$89,694 $94,842 Agricultural$96,917 $106,933 
Commercial and financialCommercial and financial269,752 286,242 Commercial and financial228,675 222,002 
Real estate:Real estate:Real estate:
Construction, 1 to 4 family residentialConstruction, 1 to 4 family residential73,866 71,117 Construction, 1 to 4 family residential86,279 80,486 
Construction, land development and commercialConstruction, land development and commercial117,633 111,913 Construction, land development and commercial149,838 127,021 
Mortgage, farmlandMortgage, farmland250,610 247,142 Mortgage, farmland240,811 232,744 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liensMortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens883,095 892,089 Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens996,935 909,564 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liensMortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens115,894 127,833 Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens115,731 114,342 
Mortgage, multi-familyMortgage, multi-family387,747 374,014 Mortgage, multi-family399,360 382,792 
Mortgage, commercialMortgage, commercial410,870 417,139 Mortgage, commercial407,343 401,377 
Loans to individualsLoans to individuals31,868 31,325 Loans to individuals34,001 32,687 
Obligations of state and political subdivisionsObligations of state and political subdivisions52,740 56,488 Obligations of state and political subdivisions50,173 50,285 
$2,683,769 $2,710,144  $2,806,063 $2,660,233 
Net unamortized fees and costsNet unamortized fees and costs1,096 938 Net unamortized fees and costs236 299 
$2,684,865 $2,711,082  $2,806,299 $2,660,532 
Less allowance for credit losses (2021) and loan losses (2020)35,940 37,070 
Less allowance for credit lossesLess allowance for credit losses38,260 35,470 
$2,648,925 $2,674,012  $2,768,039 $2,625,062 

As of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the Company has outstanding balances of $67.53$0.07 million and $86.50$5.34 million, respectively, of loans issued under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). For the six months ended June 30, 2022 and $2.58 million2021, the Company recognized none and $2.12$3.23 million, respectively, of deferred PPP loan fees recorded with commercial and financial loans. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company has recognized $3.23 million of deferred PPP loan fees in interest income and has received total forgiveness payments of $117.53 million from the SBA. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, there were $0.61 PPP loan fees recognized and 0 forgiveness payments received from the SBA.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
Changes in the allowance for credit losses, the allowance for credit losses applicable to individually evaluated loans and the related loan balance of individually evaluated loans for the three and six months ended June 30, 20212022 were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
AgriculturalCommercial and
Financial
Real Estate:
Construction and
land development
Real Estate:
Mortgage,
farmland
Real Estate:
Mortgage, 1 to 4
family
Real Estate:
Mortgage, multi-
family and
commercial
OtherTotalAgriculturalCommercial and
Financial
Real Estate:
Construction and
land development
Real Estate:
Mortgage,
farmland
Real Estate:
Mortgage, 1 to 4
family
Real Estate:
Mortgage, multi-
family and
commercial
OtherTotal
(Amounts In Thousands)(Amounts In Thousands)
Allowance for credit losses:Allowance for credit losses:Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balanceBeginning balance$2,147 $5,114 $2,288 $4,668 $11,496 $9,621 $1,286 $36,620 Beginning balance$2,414 $4,895 $2,347 $3,310 $11,438 $10,234 $1,212 $35,850 
Charge-offsCharge-offs(46)(3)(1)(7)(10)(30)(97)Charge-offs(1)(243)— (20)(109)— (76)(449)
RecoveriesRecoveries57 301 57 25 269 77 40 826 Recoveries54 89 247 336 28 21 777 
Credit loss expense(149)(567)141 212 (879)19 (186)(1,409)
Credit loss expense (benefit)Credit loss expense (benefit)(202)453 423 (207)568 971 76 2,082 
Ending balanceEnding balance$2,055 $4,802 $2,483 $4,904 $10,879 $9,707 $1,110 $35,940 Ending balance$2,265 $5,194 $2,772 $3,330 $12,233 $11,233 $1,233 $38,260 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
AgriculturalCommercial and
Financial
Real Estate:
Construction and
land development
Real Estate:
Mortgage,
farmland
Real Estate:
Mortgage, 1 to 4
family
Real Estate:
Mortgage, multi-
family and
commercial
OtherTotal AgriculturalCommercial and
Financial
Real Estate:
Construction and
land development
Real Estate:
Mortgage,
farmland
Real Estate:
Mortgage, 1 to 4
family
Real Estate:
Mortgage, multi-
family and
commercial
OtherTotal
(Amounts In Thousands) (Amounts In Thousands)
Allowance for credit losses:Allowance for credit losses:Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance, prior to adoption of ASC 326$2,508 $4,885 $2,319 $4,173 $12,368 $9,415 $1,402 $37,070 
Impact of adopting ASC 326(328)298 327 763 522 1,396 (232)2,746 
Beginning balanceBeginning balance$2,261 $4,269 $2,300 $3,433 $11,498 $10,498 $1,211 $35,470 
Charge-offsCharge-offs(76)(3)(1)(82)(10)(96)(268)Charge-offs(1)(291)— (20)(249)(1)(226)(788)
RecoveriesRecoveries89 535 91 25 508 216 77 1,541 Recoveries68 212 290 543 50 64 1,232 
Credit loss expense(214)(840)(251)(56)(2,437)(1,310)(41)(5,149)
Credit loss expense (benefit)Credit loss expense (benefit)(63)1,004 467 (373)441 686 184 2,346 
Ending balanceEnding balance$2,055 $4,802 $2,483 $4,904 $10,879 $9,707 $1,110 $35,940 Ending balance$2,265 $5,194 $2,772 $3,330 $12,233 $11,233 $1,233 $38,260 
Ending balance, individually evaluated for credit lossesEnding balance, individually evaluated for credit losses$$54 $125 $$51 $162 $$398 Ending balance, individually evaluated for credit losses$— $$55 $— $15 $314 $— $389 
Ending balance, collectively evaluated for credit lossesEnding balance, collectively evaluated for credit losses$2,055 $4,748 $2,358 $4,904 $10,828 $9,545 $1,104 $35,542 Ending balance, collectively evaluated for credit losses$2,265 $5,189 $2,717 $3,330 $12,218 $10,919 $1,233 $37,871 
Loans:Loans:Loans:
Ending balanceEnding balance$89,694 $269,752 $191,499 $250,610 $998,989 $798,617 $84,608 $2,683,769 Ending balance$96,917 $228,675 $236,117 $240,811 $1,112,666 $806,703 $84,174 $2,806,063 
Ending balance, individually evaluated for credit lossesEnding balance, individually evaluated for credit losses$1,094 $1,601 $611 $1,575 $6,175 $6,294 $$17,356 Ending balance, individually evaluated for credit losses$207 $1,637 $392 $1,747 $5,351 $4,628 $— $13,962 
Ending balance, collectively evaluated for credit lossesEnding balance, collectively evaluated for credit losses$88,600 $268,151 $190,888 $249,035 $992,814 $792,323 $84,602 $2,666,413 Ending balance, collectively evaluated for credit losses$96,710 $227,038 $235,725 $239,064 $1,107,315 $802,075 $84,174 $2,792,101 
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(Unaudited)
Changes in the allowance for loancredit losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 20202021 were as follows:

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
AgriculturalCommercial and
Financial
Real Estate:
Construction and
land development
Real Estate:
Mortgage,
farmland
Real Estate:
Mortgage, 1 to 4
family
Real Estate:
Mortgage, multi-
family and
commercial
OtherTotalAgriculturalCommercial and
Financial
Real Estate:
Construction and
land development
Real Estate:
Mortgage,
farmland
Real Estate:
Mortgage, 1 to 4
family
Real Estate:
Mortgage, multi-
family and
commercial
OtherTotal
(Amounts In Thousands)(Amounts In Thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Allowance for credit losses:Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balanceBeginning balance$2,760 $6,680 $2,621 $4,096 $11,752 $9,063 $1,368 $38,340 Beginning balance$2,147 $5,114 $2,288 $4,668 $11,496 $9,621 $1,286 $36,620 
Charge-offsCharge-offs(31)(760)(43)(1)(231)(78)(23)(1,167)Charge-offs— (46)(3)(1)(7)(10)(30)(97)
RecoveriesRecoveries101 53 247 21 439 Recoveries57 301 57 25 269 77 40 826 
Provision(190)(244)(198)(6)514 179 (47)
Credit loss expense (benefit)Credit loss expense (benefit)(149)(567)141 212 (879)19 (186)(1,409)
Ending balanceEnding balance$2,547 $5,777 $2,433 $4,089 $12,282 $9,173 $1,319 $37,620 Ending balance$2,055 $4,802 $2,483 $4,904 $10,879 $9,707 $1,110 $35,940 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
AgriculturalCommercial and
Financial
Real Estate:
Construction and
land development
Real Estate:
Mortgage,
farmland
Real Estate:
Mortgage,
1 to 4 family
Real Estate:
Mortgage, multi-
family and
commercial
OtherTotal AgriculturalCommercial and
Financial
Real Estate:
Construction and
land development
Real Estate:
Mortgage,
farmland
Real Estate:
Mortgage,
1 to 4 family
Real Estate:
Mortgage, multi-
family and
commercial
OtherTotal
(Amounts In Thousands) (Amounts In Thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance$2,400 $4,988 $2,599 $3,950 $10,638 $7,859 $1,326 $33,760 
Allowance for credit losses:Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance, prior to adoption of ASC 326Beginning balance, prior to adoption of ASC 326$2,508 $4,885 $2,319 $4,173 $12,368 $9,415 $1,402 $37,070 
Impact of adopting ASC 326Impact of adopting ASC 326(328)298 327 763 522 1,396 (232)2,746 
Charge-offsCharge-offs(35)(775)(43)(1)(460)(80)(213)(1,607)Charge-offs— (76)(3)(1)(82)(10)(96)(268)
RecoveriesRecoveries19 209 54 434 23 71 810 Recoveries89 535 91 25 508 216 77 1,541 
Provision163 1,355 (177)140 1,670 1,371 135 4,657 
Credit loss (benefit)Credit loss (benefit)(214)(840)(251)(56)(2,437)(1,310)(41)(5,149)
Ending balanceEnding balance$2,547 $5,777 $2,433 $4,089 $12,282 $9,173 $1,319 $37,620 Ending balance$2,055 $4,802 $2,483 $4,904 $10,879 $9,707 $1,110 $35,940 
Ending balance, individually evaluated for impairment$94 $747 $$$140 $$$991 
Ending balance, individually evaluated for credit lossesEnding balance, individually evaluated for credit losses$— $54 $125 $— $51 $162 $$398 
Ending balance, collectively evaluated for impairment$2,453 $5,030 $2,427 $4,086 $12,142 $9,172 $1,319 $36,629 
Ending balance, collectively evaluated for credit lossesEnding balance, collectively evaluated for credit losses$2,055 $4,748 $2,358 $4,904 $10,828 $9,545 $1,104 $35,542 
Loans:Loans:        Loans:        
Ending balanceEnding balance$94,101 $335,784 $188,183 $246,781 $1,029,876 $772,322 $85,844 $2,752,891 Ending balance$89,694 $269,752 $191,499 $250,610 $998,989 $798,617 $84,608 $2,683,769 
Ending balance, individually evaluated for impairment$2,035 $2,575 $1,614 $2,948 $8,263 $3,866 $$21,301 
Ending balance, individually evaluated for credit lossesEnding balance, individually evaluated for credit losses$1,094 $1,601 $611 $1,575 $6,175 $6,294 $$17,356 
Ending balance, collectively evaluated for impairment$92,066 $333,209 $186,569 $243,833 $1,021,613 $768,456 $85,844 $2,731,590 
Ending balance, collectively evaluated for credit lossesEnding balance, collectively evaluated for credit losses$88,600 $268,151 $190,888 $249,035 $992,814 $792,323 $84,602 $2,666,413 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
Changes in the allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet credit exposures for the three and six months ended June 30, 20212022 were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
AgriculturalCommercial and
Financial
Real Estate:
Construction and
land development
Real Estate:
Mortgage,
farmland
Real Estate:
Mortgage, 1 to 4
family
Real Estate:
Mortgage, multi-
family and
commercial
OtherTotalAgriculturalCommercial and
Financial
Real Estate:
Construction and
land development
Real Estate:
Mortgage,
farmland
Real Estate:
Mortgage, 1 to 4
family
Real Estate:
Mortgage, multi-
family and
commercial
OtherTotal
(Amounts In Thousands)(Amounts In Thousands)
Allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet credit exposures:Allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet credit exposures:Allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet credit exposures:
Beginning balanceBeginning balance$443$1,824$933$202$646$250$42$4,340Beginning balance$513$1,420$1,126$100$925$593$13$4,690
Credit loss expense51(295)(69)(95)14525(12)(250)
Credit loss expense (benefit)Credit loss expense (benefit)1463565615100(293)40420
(Charge-offs), net recoveries(Charge-offs), net recoveries00000000(Charge-offs), net recoveries
Ending balanceEnding balance$494 $1,529 $864 $107 $791 $275 $30 $4,090 Ending balance$659 $1,776 $1,182 $115 $1,025 $300 $53 $5,110 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
AgriculturalCommercial and
Financial
Real Estate:
Construction and
land development
Real Estate:
Mortgage,
farmland
Real Estate:
Mortgage, 1 to 4
family
Real Estate:
Mortgage, multi-
family and
commercial
OtherTotalAgriculturalCommercial and
Financial
Real Estate:
Construction and
land development
Real Estate:
Mortgage,
farmland
Real Estate:
Mortgage, 1 to 4
family
Real Estate:
Mortgage, multi-
family and
commercial
OtherTotal
(Amounts In Thousands)(Amounts In Thousands)
Allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet credit exposures:Allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet credit exposures:Allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet credit exposures:
Beginning balance, prior to adoption of ASC 326$$$$$$$$
Impact of adopting ASC 326385 1,585 736 180 471 212 15 3,584 
Credit loss expense109 (56)128 (73)320 63 15 506 
Beginning balanceBeginning balance$443 $1,824 $933 $202 $646 $250 $42 $4,340 
Credit loss expense (benefit)Credit loss expense (benefit)51 (295)(69)(95)145 25 (12)(250)
(Charge-offs), net recoveries(Charge-offs), net recoveries(Charge-offs), net recoveries— — — — — — — — 
Ending balanceEnding balance$494 $1,529 $864 $107 $791 $275 $30 $4,090 Ending balance$494 $1,529 $864 $107 $791 $275 $30 $4,090 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
AgriculturalCommercial and
Financial
Real Estate:
Construction and
land development
Real Estate:
Mortgage,
farmland
Real Estate:
Mortgage, 1 to 4
family
Real Estate:
Mortgage, multi-
family and
commercial
OtherTotal
(Amounts In Thousands)
Allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet credit exposures:
Beginning balance$383 $1,118 $849 $113 $794 $559 $34 $3,850 
Credit loss expense (benefit)2766583332231(259)191,260
(Charge-offs), net recoveries
Ending balance$659 $1,776 $1,182 $115 $1,025 $300 $53 $5,110 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
AgriculturalCommercial and
Financial
Real Estate:
Construction and
land development
Real Estate:
Mortgage,
farmland
Real Estate:
Mortgage, 1 to 4
family
Real Estate:
Mortgage, multi-
family and
commercial
OtherTotal
(Amounts In Thousands)
Allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet credit exposures:
Beginning balance, prior to adoption of ASC 326$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Impact of adopting ASC 3263851,585736180471212153,584
Credit loss expense (benefit)109(56)128(73)3206315506
(Charge-offs), net recoveries
Ending balance$494 $1,529 $864 $107 $791 $275 $30 $4,090 

Credit loss expense for off-balance sheet credit exposures is included in credit loss expense on the consolidated statement of income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.

Management regularly reviews loans in the portfolio to assess credit quality indicators and to determine appropriate loan classification and grading in accordance with applicable bank regulations. The Company's risk rating methodology assigns risk ratings ranging from 1 to 6, where a higher rating represents higher risk. The Company differentiates its lending portfolios into loans sharing common risk characteristics for which expected credit loss is measured on a pool basis and loans not sharing common risk characteristics for which credit loss is measured individually.





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(Unaudited)
The below are descriptions of the credit quality indicators:

Excellent – Excellent rated loans are prime quality loans covered by highly liquid collateral with generous margins or supported by superior current financial conditions reflecting substantial net worth, relative to total credit extended, and based on assets of a stable and non-speculative nature whose values can be readily verified. Identified repayment source or cash flow is abundant and assured. Loans are secured with cash, cash equivalents, or collateral with very low loan to values. The borrower would qualify for unsecured debt and guarantors provide excellent secondary support to the relationship. The borrower has a long-term relationship with Hills Bank, maintains high deposit balances and has an established payment history with Hills Bank and an established business in an established industry.

Good – Good rated loans are adequately secured by readily marketable collateral or good financial condition characterized by liquidity, flexibility and sound net worth. Loans are supported by sound primary and secondary payment sources and timely and accurate financial information. The relationship is not quite as strong as a borrower that is assigned an excellent rating but still has a very strong liquidity position, low leverage, and track record of strong performance. These loans have a strong collateral position with limited risk to bank capital. The collateral will not materially lose value in a distressed liquidation. Guarantors provide additional secondary support to mitigate possible bank losses. The borrower has a long-term relationship with Hills Bank with an established track record of payments; loans with shorter remaining loan amortization; deposit balances are consistent; loan payments could be made from cash reserves in the interim period; and source of income is coming from a stable industry.

Satisfactory – Satisfactory rated loans are loans to borrowers of average financial means not especially vulnerable to changes in economic or other circumstances, where the major support for the extension is sufficient collateral of a marketable nature, and the primary source of repayment is seen to be clear and adequate. The borrower's financial performance is consistent, ratios and trends are positive and the primary repayment source can clearly be identified and supported with acceptable financial information. The loan relationship could be vulnerable to changes in economic or industry conditions but have the ability to absorb unexpected issues. The loan collateral coverage is considered acceptable and guarantors can provide financial support but net worth might not be as liquid as a 1 or 2 rated relationship. The borrower has an established relationship with Hills Bank. The relationship is making timely loan payments, any operating line is revolving and deposit balances are positive with limited to no overdrafts. Management and industry is considered stable.

Monitor – Monitor rated loans are identified by management as warranting special attention for a variety of reasons that may bear on ultimate collectability. This may be due to adverse trends, a particular industry, loan structure, or repayment that is dependent on projections, or a one-time occurrence. The relationship liquidity levels are minimal and the borrower’s leverage position is brought into question. The primary repayment source is showing signs of being stressed or is not proven. If the borrower performs as planned, the loan will be repaid. The collateral coverage is still considered acceptable but there might be some concern with the type of real estate securing the debt or highly dependent on chattel assets. Some loans may be better secured than others. Guarantors still provide some support but there is not an abundance of financial strength supporting the guaranty. A monitor credit may be appropriate when the borrower is experiencing rapid growth which is impacting liquidity levels and increasing debt levels. Other attributes to consider would include if the business is a start-up or newly acquired, if the relationship has significant financing relationships with other financial institutions, the quality of financial information being received, management depth of the company, and changes to the business model. The track history with Hills Bank has some deficiencies such as slow payments or some overdrafts.

Special Mention – Special mention rated loans are supported by a marginal payment capacity and are marginally protected by collateral.  There are identified weaknesses that if not monitored and corrected may adversely affect the Company’s credit position.  A special mention credit would typically have a weakness in one of the general categories (cash flow, collateral position or payment history) but not in all categories. Potential indicators of a special mention would include past due payments, overdrafts, management issues, poor financial performance, industry issues, or the need for additional short-term borrowing. The ability to continue to make payments is in question; there are “red flags” such as past due payments, non-revolving credit lines, overdrafts, and the inability to sell assets. The borrower is experiencing delinquent taxes, legal issues, etc., obtaining financial information has become a challenge, collateral coverage is marginal at best, and the value and condition could be brought into question. Collateral document deficiencies have been noted and if not addressed, could become material. Guarantors provide minimal support for this relationship. The credit may include an action plan or follow up established in the asset quality process. There is a change in the borrower’s communication pattern. Industry issues may be impacting the relationship. Adverse credit scores or history of payment deficiencies could be noted.

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(Unaudited)
Substandard – Substandard loans are not adequately supported by the paying capacity of the borrower and may be inadequately collateralized.  These loans have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses.  Full repayment of the loan(s) according to the original terms and conditions is in question or not expected. For these loans, it is more probable than not that the Company could sustain some loss if the deficiency(ies) is not corrected. There are identified shortfalls in the primary repayment source such as carry over debt, past due payments, and overdrafts. Obtaining quality and timely financial information is a weakness. The loan is under secured with exposure that could impact bank capital. It appears the liquidation of collateral has become the repayment source. The collateral may be difficult to foreclose or have little to no value. Collateral documentation deficiencies have been noted during the review process. Guarantor(s) provide minimal to no support of the relationship. The borrower’s communication with the bank continues to decrease and the borrower is not addressing the situation. There is some concern about the borrower’s ability and willingness to repay the loans. Problems may be the result of external issues such as economic or industry related issues.

The following tables present the credit quality indicators and origination years by type of loan in each category as of June 30, 20212022 (amounts in thousands):
AgriculturalAgricultural
June 30, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
June 30, 2022June 30, 202220222021202020192018PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Grade:Grade:Grade:
ExcellentExcellent$436 $235 $40 $20 $$$4,337 $5,068 Excellent$753 $55 $231 $58 $$— $2,511 $3,615 
GoodGood593 1,732 656 75 77 33 4,565 7,731 Good1,978 642 1,241 473 37 26 3,589 7,986 
SatisfactorySatisfactory4,786 7,916 2,182 2,148 633 247 20,878 38,790 Satisfactory10,319 4,783 3,080 1,396 1,483 121 19,751 40,933 
MonitorMonitor4,558 6,042 1,221 752 179 419 17,359 30,530 Monitor9,353 3,276 2,547 947 501 225 23,031 39,880 
Special MentionSpecial Mention1,563 454 87 167 17 3,750 6,038 Special Mention825 80 260 183 — 1,092 2,443 
SubstandardSubstandard882 121 222 116 196 1,537 Substandard— — 35 58 — — 1,967 2,060 
TotalTotal$12,818 $16,500 $4,408 $3,278 $906 $699 $51,085 $89,694 Total$23,228 $8,836 $7,394 $2,935 $2,211 $372 $51,941 $96,917 


Commercial and FinancialCommercial and Financial
June 30, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
June 30, 2022June 30, 202220222021202020192018PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Grade:Grade:Grade:
ExcellentExcellent$6,903 $1,350 $$275 $54 $$3,990 $12,577 Excellent$692 $825 $600 $$208 $$3,775 $6,111 
GoodGood9,584 13,495 3,234 1,158 471 2,529 12,527 42,998 Good7,000 10,388 3,379 727 163 1,449 11,165 34,271 
SatisfactorySatisfactory57,786 36,028 9,453 4,638 3,020 1,227 36,634 148,786 Satisfactory26,391 32,870 14,552 5,754 2,741 1,433 46,196 129,937 
MonitorMonitor15,172 19,315 5,573 1,655 1,032 856 13,122 56,725 Monitor10,748 11,002 7,108 1,501 815 643 21,034 52,851 
Special MentionSpecial Mention975 1,103 408 100 296 2,890 Special Mention397 417 403 207 46 10 442 1,922 
SubstandardSubstandard1,731 1,210 309 75 142 2,309 5,776 Substandard1,143 395 — 56 — — 1,989 3,583 
TotalTotal$92,151 $72,501 $18,982 $7,901 $4,719 $4,620 $68,878 $269,752 Total$46,371 $55,897 $26,042 $8,248 $3,973 $3,543 $84,601 $228,675 


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(Unaudited)
Real Estate: Construction, 1 to 4 Family ResidentialReal Estate: Construction, 1 to 4 Family Residential
June 30, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
June 30, 2022June 30, 202220222021202020192018PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Grade:Grade:Grade:
ExcellentExcellent$$$$$$$$Excellent$— $— $— $— $— $— $376 $376 
GoodGood733 727 14,017 15,477 Good313 — — — — — 22,614 22,927 
SatisfactorySatisfactory4,362 5,725 34,626 44,713 Satisfactory1,869 4,375 — — — — 42,724 48,968 
MonitorMonitor1,127 11,803 12,930 Monitor500 415 — — — — 12,988 13,903 
Special MentionSpecial Mention635 635 Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
SubstandardSubstandard111 111 Substandard— 105 — — — — — 105 
TotalTotal$6,333 $6,452 $$$$$61,081 $73,866 Total$2,682 $4,895 $— $— $— $— $78,702 $86,279 

Real Estate: Construction, Land Development and CommercialReal Estate: Construction, Land Development and Commercial
June 30, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
June 30, 2022June 30, 202220222021202020192018PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Grade:Grade:Grade:
ExcellentExcellent$56 $$$$152 $$$216 Excellent$— $— $— $— $— $138 $— $138 
GoodGood1,224 2,699 155 172 10,489 14,739 Good2,220 2,164 1,101 — — 382 17,405 23,272 
SatisfactorySatisfactory12,216 10,262 4,073 359 1,040 212 34,929 63,091 Satisfactory12,733 12,602 2,278 1,426 257 953 55,235 85,484 
MonitorMonitor3,132 4,916 168 263 22,923 31,409 Monitor3,407 4,628 237 35 73 25,270 33,657 
Special MentionSpecial Mention86 86 Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
SubstandardSubstandard7,000 301 199 592 8,092 Substandard7,000 191 96 — — — — 7,287 
TotalTotal$23,714 $18,178 $4,279 $527 $1,610 $392 $68,933 $117,633 Total$25,360 $19,585 $3,712 $1,433 $292 $1,546 $97,910 $149,838 


Real Estate: Mortgage, FarmlandReal Estate: Mortgage, Farmland
June 30, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
June 30, 2022June 30, 202220222021202020192018PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Grade:Grade:Grade:
ExcellentExcellent$$3,664 $139 $59 $104 $58 $143 $4,167 Excellent$3,142 $58 $303 $75 $— $$125 $3,707 
GoodGood4,704 18,018 2,135 2,404 5,742 5,041 3,843 41,887 Good16,970 13,621 8,187 1,652 1,042 5,041 5,329 51,842 
SatisfactorySatisfactory36,416 46,393 13,084 9,938 10,367 16,265 9,359 141,822 Satisfactory32,771 45,082 22,287 3,419 6,652 10,367 8,397 128,975 
MonitorMonitor2,557 22,564 7,418 4,801 2,136 7,786 5,831 53,093 Monitor25,472 6,773 6,133 3,932 898 1,065 4,474 48,747 
Special MentionSpecial Mention4,031 697 1,174 211 6,113 Special Mention4,187 96 280 286 303 28 — 5,180 
SubstandardSubstandard2,522 455 296 50 205 3,528 Substandard1,021 1,045 — 60 44 190 — 2,360 
TotalTotal$50,230 $91,791 $23,072 $17,252 $19,523 $29,566 $19,176 $250,610 Total$83,563 $66,675 $37,190 $9,424 $8,939 $16,695 $18,325 $240,811 

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(Unaudited)
Real Estate: Mortgage, 1 to 4 Family First LiensReal Estate: Mortgage, 1 to 4 Family First Liens
June 30, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
June 30, 2022June 30, 202220222021202020192018PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Grade:Grade:Grade:
ExcellentExcellent$468 $1,382 $441 $25 $153 $313 $$2,782 Excellent$2,276 $456 $267 $— $13 $527 $— $3,539 
GoodGood3,576 13,241 3,505 3,438 4,304 11,554 4,198 43,816 Good19,280 5,065 9,391 2,404 2,208 10,825 2,181 51,354 
SatisfactorySatisfactory106,368 200,444 83,748 81,819 72,313 144,363 7,186 696,241 Satisfactory190,737 212,478 150,566 57,191 53,518 148,026 11,104 823,620 
MonitorMonitor13,870 55,698 7,374 8,330 10,969 17,671 2,684 116,596 Monitor17,804 23,059 28,049 4,834 5,525 12,069 4,675 96,015 
Special MentionSpecial Mention587 3,193 1,013 1,282 569 2,110 8,754 Special Mention988 1,591 3,204 1,026 1,067 4,481 — 12,357 
SubstandardSubstandard1,578 1,961 1,494 1,584 808 7,481 14,906 Substandard313 1,356 1,672 732 1,230 4,747 — 10,050 
TotalTotal$126,447 $275,919 $97,575 $96,478 $89,116 $183,492 $14,068 $883,095 Total$231,398 $244,005 $193,149 $66,187 $63,561 $180,675 $17,960 $996,935 


Real Estate: Mortgage, 1 to 4 Family Junior LiensReal Estate: Mortgage, 1 to 4 Family Junior Liens
June 30, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
June 30, 2022June 30, 202220222021202020192018PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Grade:Grade:Grade:
ExcellentExcellent$$16 $$$$$504 $520 Excellent$17 $— $10 $— $— $— $$36 
GoodGood34 876 294 111 510 1,575 3,400 Good239 191 593 94 — 566 1,166 2,849 
SatisfactorySatisfactory6,176 11,585 7,138 9,239 6,531 8,205 55,083 103,957 Satisfactory7,411 11,978 8,706 4,956 5,624 9,004 58,495 106,174 
MonitorMonitor179 1,261 317 449 280 318 2,348 5,152 Monitor417 293 731 84 290 246 2,827 4,888 
Special MentionSpecial Mention108 529 60 111 108 140 212 1,268 Special Mention31 133 344 33 43 202 106 892 
SubstandardSubstandard111 381 92 410 106 198 299 1,597 Substandard24 60 203 103 61 64 377 892 
TotalTotal$6,608 $14,648 $7,901 $10,209 $7,136 $9,371 $60,021 $115,894 Total$8,139 $12,655 $10,587 $5,270 $6,018 $10,082 $62,980 $115,731 

Real Estate: Mortgage, Multi-FamilyReal Estate: Mortgage, Multi-Family
June 30, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
June 30, 2022June 30, 202220222021202020192018PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Grade:Grade:Grade:
ExcellentExcellent$2,584 $6,334 $$$$733 $$9,651 Excellent$300 $2,493 $4,397 $— $— $666 $— $7,856 
GoodGood5,730 35,638 1,868 1,280 2,865 9,989 57,370 Good18,486 16,522 17,353 54 — 8,930 — 61,345 
SatisfactorySatisfactory44,791 108,424 22,099 1,640 7,612 18,577 14,575 217,718 Satisfactory49,308 104,276 41,362 2,424 479 14,928 16,736 229,513 
MonitorMonitor27,383 30,137 760 1,187 1,612 1,479 7,257 69,815 Monitor43,826 23,869 26,919 173 — 1,357 4,502 100,646 
Special MentionSpecial Mention13,529 1,688 15,217 Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
SubstandardSubstandard12,324 5,652 17,976 Substandard— — — — — — — — 
TotalTotal$92,812 $194,062 $26,415 $4,107 $12,089 $36,430 $21,832 $387,747 Total$111,920 $147,160 $90,031 $2,651 $479 $25,881 $21,238 $399,360 

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(Unaudited)
Real Estate: Mortgage, CommercialReal Estate: Mortgage, Commercial
June 30, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
June 30, 2022June 30, 202220222021202020192018PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Grade:Grade:Grade:
ExcellentExcellent$2,205 $17,473 $$$3,557 $1,001 $$24,236 Excellent$2,154 $587 $16,045 $— $— $1,227 $— $20,013 
GoodGood11,298 45,661 3,522 3,410 5,560 6,937 10,222 86,610 Good18,010 24,265 21,249 2,125 1,314 6,027 9,533 82,523 
SatisfactorySatisfactory37,854 58,532 17,241 15,581 19,350 28,205 14,242 191,005 Satisfactory36,176 66,129 41,503 11,320 9,611 19,860 18,189 202,788 
MonitorMonitor8,250 59,519 6,210 1,845 2,554 4,332 3,713 86,423 Monitor30,649 11,130 31,615 3,853 1,440 8,090 4,732 91,509 
Special MentionSpecial Mention158 8,448 306 921 2,015 6,488 18,336 Special Mention— 5,955 467 170 — 793 — 7,385 
SubstandardSubstandard1,389 2,490 217 164 4,260 Substandard267 569 1,862 129 199 99 — 3,125 
TotalTotal$61,154 $192,123 $27,279 $21,974 $33,036 $47,127 $28,177 $410,870 Total$87,256 $108,635 $112,741 $17,597 $12,564 $36,096 $32,454 $407,343 


Loans to IndividualsLoans to Individuals
June 30, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
June 30, 2022June 30, 202220222021202020192018PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Grade:Grade:Grade:
ExcellentExcellent$$$$$$$$Excellent$$— $— $— $— $— $— $
GoodGood78 26 115 Good22 — — 45 — 70 
SatisfactorySatisfactory7,296 8,487 3,358 1,601 275 9,875 58 30,950 Satisfactory7,782 8,686 3,680 1,359 602 11,023 76 33,208 
MonitorMonitor271 209 56 61 13 612 Monitor186 225 74 27 32 — 547 
Special MentionSpecial Mention18 67 28 122 Special Mention42 37 29 — 113 
SubstandardSubstandard38 18 69 Substandard20 19 — — 55 
TotalTotal$7,585 $8,801 $3,538 $1,698 $302 $9,879 $65 $31,868 Total$8,060 $8,967 $3,790 $1,439 $636 $11,025 $84 $34,001 


Obligations of State and Political SubdivisionsObligations of State and Political Subdivisions
June 30, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
June 30, 2022June 30, 202220222021202020192018PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Grade:Grade:Grade:
ExcellentExcellent$$$$$$6,439 $$6,439 Excellent$— $— $— $— $— $5,313 $— $5,313 
GoodGood3,261 9,397 12,658 Good— — 1,927 — — 8,692 — 10,619 
SatisfactorySatisfactory276 2,165 1,785 877 11,566 1,337 6,288 24,294 Satisfactory2,613 844 2,005 1,530 593 14,437 9,125 31,147 
MonitorMonitor846 213 104 184 4,476 3,382 9,205 Monitor— — 849 192 245 1,808 — 3,094 
Special MentionSpecial Mention144 144 Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
SubstandardSubstandardSubstandard— — — — — — — — 
TotalTotal$276 $6,272 $1,998 $981 $11,750 $21,793 $9,670 $52,740 Total$2,613 $844 $4,781 $1,722 $838 $30,250 $9,125 $50,173 

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The following table presents the credit quality indicators by type of loans in each category as of December 31, 20202021 (amounts in thousands):
 
AgriculturalCommercial and
Financial
Real Estate:
Construction, 1 to 4
family residential
Real Estate:
Construction, land
development and
commercial
Agricultural
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2021December 31, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Grade:Grade:Grade:
ExcellentExcellent$3,761 $9,024 $$227 Excellent$762 $213 $30 $10 $— $— $2,312 $3,327 
GoodGood12,369 62,310 13,675 15,187 Good1,799 1,767 603 46 52 26 7,593 11,886 
SatisfactorySatisfactory42,015 144,999 41,616 64,301 Satisfactory10,335 6,404 1,476 1,770 403 66 26,285 46,739 
MonitorMonitor29,381 56,439 13,654 23,368 Monitor8,125 5,017 998 765 164 253 23,995 39,317 
Special MentionSpecial Mention5,143 8,258 1,857 7,137 Special Mention1,662 11 85 — — 2,807 4,572 
SubstandardSubstandard2,173 5,212 315 1,693 Substandard592 69 203 — — — 228 1,092 
TotalTotal$94,842 $286,242 $71,117 $111,913 Total$23,275 $13,481 $3,395 $2,591 $626 $345 $63,220 $106,933 

Real Estate:
Mortgage,
farmland
Real Estate:
Mortgage, 1 to 4
family first liens
Real Estate: Mortgage,
1 to 4 family junior
liens
Real Estate:
Mortgage, multi-
family
Commercial and Financial
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2021December 31, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Grade:Grade:Grade:
ExcellentExcellent$5,706 $2,303 $204 $14,650 Excellent$965 $924 $$235 $31 $— $3,391 $5,550 
GoodGood41,878 47,233 3,707 57,281 Good13,722 5,570 1,105 1,086 276 1,494 20,709 43,962 
SatisfactorySatisfactory129,210 701,273 115,731 197,493 Satisfactory44,964 20,847 7,684 3,582 2,106 331 41,832 121,346 
MonitorMonitor61,298 114,207 5,153 70,885 Monitor18,337 8,019 3,591 1,123 297 416 13,368 45,151 
Special MentionSpecial Mention6,074 12,890 1,307 15,374 Special Mention603 525 353 70 102 174 1,831 
SubstandardSubstandard2,976 14,183 1,731 18,331 Substandard1,092 670 266 54 92 — 1,988 4,162 
TotalTotal$247,142 $892,089 $127,833 $374,014 Total$79,683 $36,555 $13,003 $6,150 $2,904 $2,245 $81,462 $222,002 

 Real Estate:
Mortgage,
commercial
Loans to
individuals
Obligations of state and
political subdivisions
Total
December 31, 2020
Grade:
Excellent$26,940 $$6,752 $69,568 
Good92,699 145 13,094 359,578 
Satisfactory196,310 30,487 26,571 1,690,006 
Monitor77,125 479 9,924 461,913 
Special Mention19,731 127 147 78,045 
Substandard4,334 86 51,034 
Total$417,139 $31,325 $56,488 $2,710,144 
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Real Estate: Construction, 1 to 4 Family Residential
December 31, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Grade:
Excellent$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Good212 — — — — — 18,755 18,967 
Satisfactory7,457 94 — — — — 42,988 50,539 
Monitor1,307 — — — — — 9,187 10,494 
Special Mention— — — — — — 374 374 
Substandard111 — — — — — 112 
Total$9,087 $94 $— $— $— $— $71,305 $80,486 

Real Estate: Construction, Land Development and Commercial
December 31, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Grade:
Excellent$5,079 $— $— $— $143 $$— $5,226 
Good3,294 1,200 — — 153 242 12,678 17,567 
Satisfactory22,907 4,354 2,356 263 1,081 21 40,048 71,030 
Monitor5,694 547 38 74 — 18,832 25,192 
Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
Substandard7,515 298 193 — — — — 8,006 
Total$44,489 $6,399 $2,556 $301 $1,451 $267 $71,558 $127,021 

Real Estate: Mortgage, Farmland
December 31, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Grade:
Excellent$— $3,568 $124 $60 $80 $41 $134 $4,007 
Good17,827 14,308 2,144 2,460 5,932 3,929 3,844 50,444 
Satisfactory51,639 35,616 4,689 8,358 6,745 8,339 8,242 123,628 
Monitor8,532 16,925 5,518 3,901 2,154 4,866 5,695 47,591 
Special Mention4,031 288 — — 298 190 — 4,807 
Substandard1,283 447 291 47 — 199 — 2,267 
Total$83,312 $71,152 $12,766 $14,826 $15,209 $17,564 $17,915 $232,744 

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Real Estate: Mortgage, 1 to 4 Family First Liens
December 31, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Grade:
Excellent$462 $914 $427 $19 $149 $404 $$2,376 
Good9,598 12,300 3,124 3,443 3,091 10,943 2,496 44,995 
Satisfactory233,412 189,247 69,037 65,201 60,906 118,608 8,443 744,854 
Monitor24,908 33,863 5,038 6,527 7,273 12,203 4,066 93,878 
Special Mention1,682 3,422 887 962 1,051 3,168 — 11,172 
Substandard1,571 1,261 1,129 1,609 576 6,142 12,289 
Total$271,633 $241,007 $79,642 $77,761 $73,046 $151,468 $15,007 $909,564 

Real Estate: Mortgage, 1 to 4 Family Junior Liens
December 31, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Grade:
Excellent$— $13 $— $— $— $— $$19 
Good193 611 96 — 108 482 1,374 2,864 
Satisfactory13,684 10,116 5,854 7,309 5,230 6,053 55,496 103,742 
Monitor326 1,233 70 365 140 281 2,801 5,216 
Special Mention103 489 35 56 42 110 142 977 
Substandard77 209 79 441 74 99 545 1,524 
Total$14,383 $12,671 $6,134 $8,171 $5,594 $7,025 $60,364 $114,342 

Real Estate: Mortgage, Multi-Family
December 31, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Grade:
Excellent$2,539 $4,513 $— $— $— $701 $— $7,753 
Good16,931 35,396 1,555 — — 9,289 — 63,171 
Satisfactory107,192 69,287 13,635 2,030 1,561 14,660 14,764 223,129 
Monitor26,088 35,886 176 — 131 1,584 5,669 69,534 
Special Mention640 — 820 — — — — 1,460 
Substandard12,186 — — — — 5,559 — 17,745 
Total$165,576 $145,082 $16,186 $2,030 $1,692 $31,793 $20,433 $382,792 

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Real Estate: Mortgage, Commercial
December 31, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Grade:
Excellent$597 $16,781 $— $— $3,313 $350 $$21,042 
Good20,143 36,773 2,619 1,356 3,811 7,085 9,812 81,599 
Satisfactory75,040 52,653 14,727 12,091 9,707 17,398 16,333 197,949 
Monitor18,664 49,774 3,923 2,202 3,037 8,461 3,387 89,448 
Special Mention5,791 795 303 — 554 337 — 7,780 
Substandard1,528 1,721 — 208 — 102 — 3,559 
Total$121,763 $158,497 $21,572 $15,857 $20,422 $33,733 $29,533 $401,377 

Loans to Individuals
December 31, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Grade:
Excellent$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Good— — 67 21 — 94 
Satisfactory12,162 5,606 2,212 967 141 10,867 57 32,012 
Monitor200 160 15 46 — 425 
Special Mention37 32 29 — — 103 
Substandard12 24 12 — 53 
Total$12,411 $5,822 $2,335 $1,038 $150 $10,870 $61 $32,687 

Obligations of State and Political Subdivisions
December 31, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Grade:
Excellent$— $— $— $— $— $6,076 $— $6,076 
Good— 1,984 — — — 9,051 — 11,035 
Satisfactory1,009 2,034 1,551 706 11,557 3,634 9,400 29,891 
Monitor— 933 203 249 — 1,898 — 3,283 
Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
Substandard— — — — — — — — 
Total$1,009 $4,951 $1,754 $955 $11,557 $20,659 $9,400 $50,285 








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(Unaudited)
Past due loans as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 were as follows:
30 - 59 Days
Past Due
60 - 89 Days
Past Due
90 Days
or More
Past Due
Total Past
Due
CurrentTotal
Loans
Receivable
Accruing Loans
Past Due 90
Days or More
30 - 59 Days
Past Due
60 - 89 Days
Past Due
90 Days
or More
Past Due
Total Past
Due
CurrentTotal
Loans
Receivable
Accruing Loans
Past Due 90
Days or More
(Amounts In Thousands) (Amounts In Thousands)
June 30, 2021
June 30, 2022June 30, 2022
AgriculturalAgricultural$152 $36 $97 $285 $89,409 $89,694 $Agricultural$213 $80 $— $293 $96,624 $96,917 $— 
Commercial and financialCommercial and financial1,160 44 23 1,227 268,525 269,752 Commercial and financial948 59 200 1,207 227,468 228,675 200 
Real estate:Real estate:Real estate:
Construction, 1 to 4 family residentialConstruction, 1 to 4 family residential496 496 73,370 73,866 Construction, 1 to 4 family residential623 104 — 727 85,552 86,279 — 
Construction, land development and commercialConstruction, land development and commercial892 96 988 116,645 117,633 Construction, land development and commercial495 191 96 782 149,056 149,838 — 
Mortgage, farmlandMortgage, farmland205 241 446 250,164 250,610 Mortgage, farmland223 — 60 283 240,528 240,811 — 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liensMortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens827 1,022 2,646 4,495 878,600 883,095 411 Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens930 2,492 2,036 5,458 991,477 996,935 285 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liensMortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens249 24 107 380 115,514 115,894 Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens101 198 120 419 115,312 115,731 — 
Mortgage, multi-familyMortgage, multi-family5,323 5,323 382,424 387,747 Mortgage, multi-family— — — — 399,360 399,360 — 
Mortgage, commercialMortgage, commercial3,933 3,933 406,937 410,870 Mortgage, commercial296 — 1,339 1,635 405,708 407,343 187 
Loans to individualsLoans to individuals186 23 214 31,654 31,868 Loans to individuals162 39 — 201 33,800 34,001 — 
Obligations of state and political subdivisionsObligations of state and political subdivisions52,740 52,740 Obligations of state and political subdivisions— — — — 50,173 50,173 — 
$8,100 $6,713 $2,974 $17,787 $2,665,982 $2,683,769 $411  $3,991 $3,163 $3,851 $11,005 $2,795,058 $2,806,063 $672 
December 31, 2020       
December 31, 2021December 31, 2021       
AgriculturalAgricultural$438 $$629 $1,067 $93,775 $94,842 $111 Agricultural$41 $— $219 $260 $106,673 $106,933 $
Commercial and financialCommercial and financial867 195 140 1,202 285,040 286,242 20 Commercial and financial300 537 468 1,305 220,697 222,002 91 
Real estate:Real estate:   Real estate:   
Construction, 1 to 4 family residentialConstruction, 1 to 4 family residential190 536 726 70,391 71,117 536 Construction, 1 to 4 family residential276 — — 276 80,210 80,486 — 
Construction, land development and commercialConstruction, land development and commercial111,913 111,913 Construction, land development and commercial194 66 96 356 126,665 127,021 — 
Mortgage, farmlandMortgage, farmland279 28 307 246,835 247,142 Mortgage, farmland503 362 — 865 231,879 232,744 — 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liensMortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens4,969 1,342 2,486 8,797 883,292 892,089 342 Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens5,085 864 2,481 8,430 901,134 909,564 104 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liensMortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens436 21 155 612 127,221 127,833 47 Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens246 41 124 411 113,931 114,342 — 
Mortgage, multi-familyMortgage, multi-family374,014 374,014 Mortgage, multi-family640 — — 640 382,152 382,792 — 
Mortgage, commercialMortgage, commercial783 461 1,244 415,895 417,139 Mortgage, commercial466 — 829 1,295 400,082 401,377 — 
Loans to individualsLoans to individuals218 59 281 31,044 31,325 Loans to individuals177 26 208 32,479 32,687 — 
Obligations of state and political subdivisionsObligations of state and political subdivisions56,488 56,488 Obligations of state and political subdivisions394 — — 394 49,891 50,285 — 
$8,180 $1,645 $4,411 $14,236 $2,695,908 $2,710,144 $1,056  $8,322 $1,896 $4,222 $14,440 $2,645,793 $2,660,233 $201 
 
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The Company does not have a material amount of loans that are past due less than 90 days where there are serious doubts as to the ability of the borrowers to comply with the loan repayment terms.

Certain nonaccrual and TDR loan information by loan type at June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, was as follows:

June 30, 2021December 31, 2020 June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Non-accrual
loans (1)
Interest income recognized on non-accrualAccruing loans
past due 90 days
or more
TDR loansNon-
accrual
loans (1)
Accruing loans
past due 90 days
or more
TDR loans Non-accrual
loans (1)
Accruing loans
past due 90 days
or more
TDR loansNon-
accrual
loans (1)
Accruing loans
past due 90 days
or more
TDR loans
(Amounts In Thousands)(Amounts In Thousands) (Amounts In Thousands)(Amounts In Thousands)
AgriculturalAgricultural$714 $$380 $1,252 $111 $85 Agricultural$— $— $27 $221 $$374 
Commercial and financialCommercial and financial104 1,211 479 20 1,263 Commercial and financial715 200 721 707 91 1,085 
Real estate:Real estate:   Real estate:   
Construction, 1 to 4 family residentialConstruction, 1 to 4 family residential111 315 536 Construction, 1 to 4 family residential105 — — 111 — — 
Construction, land development and commercialConstruction, land development and commercial295 205 204 211 Construction, land development and commercial287 — — 290 — 202 
Mortgage, farmlandMortgage, farmland368 1,207 446 1,616 Mortgage, farmland104 — 1,642 251 — 1,206 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liensMortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens4,195 411 1,362 4,331 342 1,751 Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens3,892 285 1,216 4,685 104 1,364 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liensMortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens187 20 193 47 20 Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens120 — 19 200 — 20 
Mortgage, multi-familyMortgage, multi-family1,688 79 1,695 Mortgage, multi-family— — 628 — — 1,460 
Mortgage, commercialMortgage, commercial2,354 2,253 1,550 3,610 Mortgage, commercial1,834 187 1,979 2,026 — 2,210 
Loans to individualsLoans to individuals— — — — — — 
Obligations of state and political subdivisionsObligations of state and political subdivisions — — —  — 
$8,328 $$411 $8,326 $8,849 $1,056 $10,251  $7,057 $672 $6,232 $8,491 $201 $7,921 

(1)There were $3.15$2.66 million and $2.97$2.28 million of TDR loans included within nonaccrual loans as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively.

Loans 90 days or more past due that are still accruing interest decreased $0.65increased $0.47 million from December 31, 20202021 to June 30, 2021.2022. As of June 30, 20212022, there were 75 accruing loans past due 90 days or more. Themore with an average accruing loans past due asloan balance of June 30, 2021 are $0.06$0.13 million. There were 126 accruing loans past due 90 days or more as of December 31, 2020 and the2021 with an average loan balance was $0.09of $0.03 million. The accruing loans past due 90 days or more balances are believed to be adequately collateralized and the Company expects to collect all principal and interest as contractually due under these loans. There was no interest income recognized on nonaccrual loans for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and year ended December 31, 2021.
The Company may modify the terms of a loan to maximize the collection of amounts due.  Such a modification is considered a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”).  In most cases, the modification is either a reduction in interest rate, conversion to interest only payments or an extension of the maturity date.  The borrower is experiencing financial difficulties or is expected to experience difficulties in the near-term, so a concessionary modification is granted to the borrower that would otherwise not be considered.  TDR loans accrue interest as long as the borrower complies with the revised terms and conditions and has demonstrated repayment performance at a level commensurate with the modified terms over several payment cycles.

Section 4013 of the CARES Act, “Temporary Relief From Troubled Debt Restructurings,” allows financial institutions the option to temporarily suspend certain requirements under GAAP related to TDRs for a limited period of time during the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2020, various regulatory agencies, including the FRB and the FDIC, issued an interagency statement, effective immediately, on loan modifications and reporting for financial institutions working with customers affected by COVID-19. The agencies confirmed with the staff of the FASB that short-term modifications made on a good faith basis in response to COVID-19 to borrowers who were current prior to any relief are not to be considered TDRs. This includes short-term (e.g., six months) modifications, such as payment deferrals, fee waivers, extensions of repayment terms, or other delays in payment that are insignificant. As of June 30, 2021,2022, the total amount of the eligible loans in deferral (deferral of principal and/or interest) that met the requirements set forth under the CARES Act and therefore were not considered TDRs was 1716 loans, totaling $9.8 million. As of December 31, 2020, there were 13 loans, totaling $9.4 million.
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totaling $7.5 million. As of December 31, 2021, there were 16 loans, totaling $9.4 million that met the requirements and were not considered TDRs.

Throughout 2020, COVID-19 related payment deferrals provided for customers totaled approximately 14.82% of total loans. As of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, COVID-19 related payment deferrals were approximately 0.17%0.06% and 1.20%0.12% of total loans, respectively.

Below is a summary of information for TDR loans as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020:2021:

 June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Number
of
contracts
Recorded
investment
Commitments
outstanding
Number
of
contracts
Recorded
investment
Commitments
outstanding
 (Amounts In Thousands)(Amounts In Thousands)
Agricultural$983 $$1,028 $
Commercial and financial14 1,283 60 17 1,743 35 
Real estate:
Construction, 1 to 4 family residential
Construction, land development and commercial205 52 211 
Mortgage, farmland1,525 2,009 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens14 1,455 17 1,898 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens20 20 
Mortgage, multi-family1,688 1,695 
Mortgage, commercial11 4,313 13 4,621 
Loans to individuals
 52 $11,472 $112 63 $13,225 $39 



 June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Number
of
contracts
Recorded
investment
Commitments
outstanding
Number
of
contracts
Recorded
investment
Commitments
outstanding
 (Amounts In Thousands)(Amounts In Thousands)
Agricultural$27 $115 $586 $— 
Commercial and financial11 1,385 50 12 1,116 60 
Real estate:
Construction, 1 to 4 family residential105 — — — — 
Construction, land development and commercial191 — 202 — 
Mortgage, farmland1,642 — 1,409 — 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens1,216 — 14 1,441 — 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens19 — 20 — 
Mortgage, multi-family628 — 1,460 — 
Mortgage, commercial11 3,684 — 11 3,963 — 
Loans to individuals— — — — — — 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions— — — — — — 
 40 $8,897 $165 50 $10,197 $60 






















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(Unaudited)
The following is a summary of TDR loans that were modified during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021:2022:
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 Three Months Ended June 30, 2022Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Number
of
contracts
Pre-modification
recorded
investment
Post-modification
recorded
investment
Number
of
contracts
Pre-modification
recorded
investment
Post-modification
recorded
investment
Number
of
contracts
Pre-modification
recorded
investment
Post-modification
recorded
investment
Number
of
contracts
Pre-modification
recorded
investment
Post-modification
recorded
investment
(Amounts In Thousands)(Amounts In Thousands) (Amounts In Thousands)(Amounts In Thousands)
AgriculturalAgricultural$$$178 $178 Agricultural— $— $— — $— $— 
Commercial and financialCommercial and financialCommercial and financial— — — 371 371 
Real estate:Real estate:     Real estate:     
Construction, 1 to 4 family residentialConstruction, 1 to 4 family residentialConstruction, 1 to 4 family residential— — — 105 105 
Construction, land development and commercialConstruction, land development and commercialConstruction, land development and commercial— — — 191 191 
Mortgage, farmlandMortgage, farmland319 319 319 319 Mortgage, farmland1,021 1,021 1,021 1,021 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first lienMortgage, 1 to 4 family first lienMortgage, 1 to 4 family first lien— — — — — — 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liensMortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liensMortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens— — — — — — 
Mortgage, multi-familyMortgage, multi-familyMortgage, multi-family— — — — — — 
Mortgage, commercialMortgage, commercial232 232 232 232 Mortgage, commercial— — — 274 274 
Loans to individualsLoans to individuals— — — — — — 
Obligations of state and political subdivisionsObligations of state and political subdivisions— — — — — — 
$551 $551 $729 $729  $1,021 $1,021 $1,962 $1,962 

The Company has allocated $0.18$0.39 million of allowance for TDR loans and the Company had commitments to lend $0.11$0.17 million in additional borrowings to restructured loan customers as of June 30, 2021.2022.  The Company had commitments to lend $0.04$0.06 million in additional borrowings to restructured loan customers as of December 31, 2020.2021.  These commitments were in the normal course of business.  The additional borrowings were not used to facilitate payments on these loans. The modifications of the terms of loans performed during the six months ended June 30, 20212022 included extensions of the maturity date.

There were 0no TDR loans that were in payment default (defined as past due 90 days or more) during the period ended June 30, 20212022 and the year ended December 31, 2020.


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The following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral dependent loans, by the primary collateral type, which are individually evaluated to determine expected credit losses, and the related ACL allocated to these loans:

Primary Type of CollateralPrimary Type of Collateral
Real EstateAccounts ReceivableEquipmentOtherTotalACL AllocationReal EstateAccounts ReceivableEquipmentOtherTotalACL Allocation
(Amounts In Thousands)(Amounts In Thousands)
June 30, 2021
June 30, 2022June 30, 2022
AgriculturalAgricultural$1,040 $$54 $$1,094 $Agricultural$207 $— $— $— $207 $— 
Commercial and financialCommercial and financial1,402 199 1,601 54 Commercial and financial1,544 — 93 — 1,637 
Real estate:Real estate:Real estate:
Construction, 1 to 4 family residentialConstruction, 1 to 4 family residential111 111 Construction, 1 to 4 family residential105 — — — 105 55 
Construction, land development and commercialConstruction, land development and commercial500 500 125 Construction, land development and commercial287 — — — 287 — 
Mortgage, farmlandMortgage, farmland1,575 1,575 Mortgage, farmland1,560 — 187 — 1,747 — 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liensMortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens5,968 5,968 38 Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens5,212 — — — 5,212 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liensMortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens207 207 13 Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens139 — — — 139 
Mortgage, multi-familyMortgage, multi-family1,688 1,688 Mortgage, multi-family628 — — — 628 — 
Mortgage, commercialMortgage, commercial4,606 4,606 162 Mortgage, commercial4,000 — — — 4,000 314 
Loans to individualsLoans to individualsLoans to individuals— — — — — — 
Obligations of state and political subdivisionsObligations of state and political subdivisionsObligations of state and political subdivisions— — — — — — 
$17,103 $$253 $$17,356 $398 $13,682 $— $280 $— $13,962 $389 

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Primary Type of Collateral
Real EstateAccounts ReceivableEquipmentOtherTotalACL Allocation
(Amounts In Thousands)
December 31, 2021
Agricultural$734 $— $54 $— $788 $
Commercial and financial1,951 — 111 — 2,062 189 
Real estate:
Construction, 1 to 4 family residential111 — — — 111 111 
Construction, land development and commercial492 — — — 492 13 
Mortgage, farmland1,277 — — — 1,277 — 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens5,967 — — — 5,967 31 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens220 — — — 220 18 
Mortgage, multi-family1,460 — — — 1,460 — 
Mortgage, commercial4,236 — — — 4,236 
Loans to individuals20 — — — 20 20 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions— — — — — — 
$16,468 $— $165 $— $16,633 $384 









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(Unaudited)

Pre-ASC 326 (CECL) adoption impaired loans information as of December 31, 2020 is as follows:

 Recorded
Investment
Unpaid Principal
Balance
Related
Allowance
With no related allowance recorded:(Amounts In Thousands)
Agricultural$1,337 $1,928 $
Commercial and financial1,520 2,907 
Real estate:   
Construction, 1 to 4 family residential315 337 
Construction, land development and commercial415 421 
Mortgage, farmland2,061 2,598 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens6,253 8,013 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens108 350 
Mortgage, multi-family1,773 1,898 
Mortgage, commercial4,124 4,960 
Loans to individuals47 
 $17,906 $23,459 $
With an allowance recorded:   
Agricultural$206 $206 $86 
Commercial and financial671 724 411 
Real estate:   
Construction, 1 to 4 family residential536 536 
Construction, land development and commercial
Mortgage, farmland
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens924 975 56 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens132 158 37 
Mortgage, multi-family
Mortgage, commercial303 304 14 
Loans to individuals51 51 51 
 $2,823 $2,954 $662 
Total:   
Agricultural$1,543 $2,134 $86 
Commercial and financial2,191 3,631 411 
Real estate:   
Construction, 1 to 4 family residential851 873 
Construction, land development and commercial415 421 
Mortgage, farmland2,061 2,598 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens7,177 8,988 56 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens240 508 37 
Mortgage, multi-family1,773 1,898 
Mortgage, commercial4,427 5,264 14 
Loans to individuals51 98 51 
 $20,729 $26,413 $662 

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Post-ASC 326 CECL Adoption:
The changes in the ACL in 20212022 compared to December 31, 20202021 is the result of the following factors: $2.75 million increase upon adoption of ASC 326 (CECL) on January 1, 2021; changes after adoption for the six months ended June 30, 2021 include improvements in the economic factor forecasts,factors, primarily Iowa unemployment in the first quarter, used in the ACL calculation which resulted in a decrease of $1.14$0.54 million; decreaseincrease in loan volume which resulted in a decreasean increase of $0.70$1.57 million; changes in prepayment and curtailment rates resulting in a decreasean increase of $0.70$0.58 million; decreasesincreases in historical loss rates along with net recoveries in the first half of 2021 resulting in a decreasean increase of $1.83$0.84 million; decreasesincrease in the individually analyzed loans reserve of $0.21$0.02 million; and increases in qualitative factors determined necessary by management which resulted in an increase of $0.71$0.32 million. The increase in the allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures is primarily a result of the increased outstanding unfunded commitments as of June 30, 2022.

The extent to which collateral secures collateral-dependent loans is provided in the previous individually analyzed loans table and changes in the extent to which collateral secures its collateral-dependent loans are described below. Collateral-dependent loans decreased $3.37$2.67 million from December 31, 20202021 to June 30, 2021.2022.  Collateral-dependent loans include any loan that has been placed on nonaccrual status, accruing loans past due 90 days or more and TDR loans. Collateral-dependent loans also include loans that, based on management’s evaluation of current information and events, the Company expects to be unable to collect in full according to the contractual terms of the original loan agreement.  Collateral-dependent loans were 0.65%0.50% of loans held for investment as of June 30, 20212022 and 0.76%0.63% as of December 31, 2020.2021.  The decrease in collateral-dependent loans is due to a decrease of $0.28 million in loans with a specific reserve, a decrease in nonaccrual loans of $0.52$1.43 million, a decreasean increase in 90 days or more accruing loans of $0.65$0.47 million and a decrease in TDR loans of $1.93$1.69 million from December 31, 20202021 to June 30, 2021.2022. There were no significant changes noted in the extent to which collateral secures collateral-dependent loans.

The Company regularly reviews a substantial portion of the loans in the portfolio and assesses whether the loans share common risk characteristics for which expected credit loss is measured on a pool basis or if the loans do not share common risk characteristics and therefore expected credit loss is measured on an individual loan basis.  If the loans are assessed for credit losses on an individual basis, the Company determines if a specific allowance is appropriate.  In addition, the Company's management also reviews and, where determined necessary, provides allowances for particular loans based upon (1) reviews of specific borrowers and (2) management’s assessment of areas that management considers are of higher credit risk, including loans that have been restructured or where a TDR is reasonably possible.  Loans that are determined not to be collateral-dependent and for which there are no specific allowances are classified into one or more risk categories and expected credit loss is measured on a pool basis. See Note 1 Adoption of New Financial Accounting Standard for further discussion of the allowance for credit losses for loans held for investment.

Specific allowances for credit losses on loans assessed individually are established if the loan balances exceed the net present value of the relevant future cash flows or the fair value of the relevant collateral based on updated appraisals and/or updated collateral analysis for the properties if the loan is collateral dependent.  The Company may recognize a charge off or record a specific allowance related to an individually analyzed loan if there is a collateral shortfall or it is unlikely the borrower can make all principal and interest payments as contractually due.

For loans that are collateral-dependent, losses are evaluated based on the portion of a loan that exceeds the fair market value of the collateral.  In general, this is the amount that the carrying value of the loan exceeds the related appraised value less estimated costs to sell the collateral.  Generally, it is the Company’s policy not to rely on appraisals that are older than one year prior to the date the credit loss is being measured.  The most recent appraisal values may be adjusted if, in the Company’s judgment, experience and other market data indicate that the property’s value, use, condition, exit market or other variables affecting its value may have changed since the appraisal was performed. The charge off or loss adjustment supported by an appraisal is considered the minimum charge off.  Any adjustments made to the appraised value are to provide an additional charge off or specific reserve based on the applicable facts and circumstances.  In instances where there is an estimated decline in value, a specific reserve may be provided or a charge off taken pending confirmation of the amount of the loss from an updated appraisal.  Upon receipt of the new appraisals, an additional specific reserve may be provided or charge off taken based on the appraised value of the collateral.  On average, appraisals are obtained within one month of order.

Note 6.Leases

The Bank leases branch offices, parking facilities and certain equipment under operating leases. The leases have remaining lease terms of 1 year to 15 years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to 10 years, and some of which include options to terminate the leases within 1 year. As the options are reasonably certain to be exercised, they are recognized as part of the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.

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For the six months ended June 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, total operating lease expense was $0.29$0.30 million and $0.28$0.29 million respectively, and is included in occupancy expenses in the consolidated statements of income. Included in this for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 were $0.25$0.26 million and $0.23$0.25 million, respectively, of operating lease costs, $0.02 million and $0.02 million, respectively, of short term lease costs, and $0.02 million and $0.03$0.02 million, respectively, of variable lease costs.
For the six months ended June 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities was $0.25$0.26 million and $0.23$0.25 million, respectively.
As of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, operating lease right-of-use assets included in other assets was $2.67$2.31 million and $2.86$2.47 million respectively. Operating lease liabilities included in other liabilities were $2.72$2.39 million and $2.91$2.53 million as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021. As of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the weighted average remaining lease term for operating leases was 10.099.75 years and 10.279.94 years, respectively, and the weighted average discount rate for operating leases was 3.47%3.50% and 3.45%3.49%, respectively. Discount rates used were determined from FHLB borrowing rates for comparable terms.
As of June 30, 2021,2022, maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:
Year ending December 31:Year ending December 31:(Amounts In Thousands)Year ending December 31:(Amounts In Thousands)
2021 (excluding the six months ended June 30, 2021)$237 
2022464 
2022 (excluding the six months ended June 30, 2022)2022 (excluding the six months ended June 30, 2022)$235 
20232023317 2023327 
20242024250 2024260 
20252025254 2025263 
20262026266 
ThereafterThereafter1,755 Thereafter1,503 
Total lease paymentsTotal lease payments3,277 Total lease payments2,854 
Less imputed interestLess imputed interest(553)Less imputed interest(466)
Total operating lease liabilitiesTotal operating lease liabilities$2,724 Total operating lease liabilities$2,388 

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Note 7.Fair Value Measurements

The carrying value and estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments as of June 30, 20212022 are as follows:
June 30, 2021 June 30, 2022
Carrying
Amount
Estimated Fair
Value
Readily
Available
Market
Prices(1)
Observable
Market
Prices(2)
Company
Determined
Market
Prices(3)
Carrying
Amount
Estimated Fair
Value
Readily
Available
Market
Prices(1)
Observable
Market
Prices(2)
Company
Determined
Market
Prices(3)
(Amounts In Thousands) (Amounts In Thousands)
Financial instrument assets:Financial instrument assets:Financial instrument assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$709,180 $709,180 $709,180 $0 $0 Cash and cash equivalents$307,493 $307,493 $307,493 $ $ 
Investment securitiesInvestment securities477,231 477,231 197,293 279,938 0 Investment securities772,283 772,283 462,110 310,173  
Loans held for saleLoans held for sale15,587 15,587 0 15,587 0 Loans held for sale1,600 1,600  1,600  
LoansLoansLoans
AgriculturalAgricultural87,639 88,052 0 0 88,052 Agricultural94,652 93,966   93,966 
Commercial and financialCommercial and financial264,950 265,624 0 0 265,624 Commercial and financial223,481 221,571   221,571 
Real estate:Real estate:Real estate:
Construction, 1 to 4 family residentialConstruction, 1 to 4 family residential72,975 73,093 0 0 73,093 Construction, 1 to 4 family residential85,432 85,158   85,158 
Construction, land development and commercialConstruction, land development and commercial116,041 115,991 0 0 115,991 Construction, land development and commercial147,913 145,508   145,508 
Mortgage, farmlandMortgage, farmland245,706 245,962 0 0 245,962 Mortgage, farmland237,481 231,825   231,825 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liensMortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens876,440 876,835 0 0 876,835 Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens988,184 971,999   971,999 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liensMortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens112,766 113,247 0 0 113,247 Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens112,485 110,958   110,958 
Mortgage, multi-familyMortgage, multi-family383,992 382,443 0 0 382,443 Mortgage, multi-family395,336 387,871   387,871 
Mortgage, commercialMortgage, commercial404,918 404,667 0 0 404,667 Mortgage, commercial400,134 392,252   392,252 
Loans to individualsLoans to individuals31,150 32,662 0 0 32,662 Loans to individuals33,213 32,092   32,092 
Obligations of state and political subdivisionsObligations of state and political subdivisions52,348 52,708 0 0 52,708 Obligations of state and political subdivisions49,728 49,270   49,270 
Accrued interest receivableAccrued interest receivable11,631 11,631 0 11,631 0 Accrued interest receivable12,739 12,739  12,739  
Total financial instrument assetsTotal financial instrument assets$3,862,554 $3,864,913 $906,473 $307,156 $2,651,284 Total financial instrument assets$3,862,154 $3,816,585 $769,603 $324,512 $2,722,470 
Financial instrument liabilitiesFinancial instrument liabilities     Financial instrument liabilities     
DepositsDeposits     Deposits     
Noninterest-bearing depositsNoninterest-bearing deposits$579,049 $579,049 $0 $579,049 $0 Noninterest-bearing deposits$645,934 $645,934 $ $645,934 $ 
Interest-bearing depositsInterest-bearing deposits2,742,866 2,752,158 0 2,752,158 0 Interest-bearing deposits2,799,897 2,802,676  2,802,676  
Other borrowings108 108 0 108 0 
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings105,000 114,346 0 114,346 0 
Accrued interest payableAccrued interest payable1,306 1,306 0 1,306 0 Accrued interest payable1,037 1,037  1,037  
Total financial instrument liabilitiesTotal financial instrument liabilities$3,428,329 $3,446,967 $0 $3,446,967 $0 Total financial instrument liabilities$3,446,868 $3,449,647 $ $3,449,647 $ 
Face Amount     Face Amount    
Financial instrument with off-balance sheet risk:Financial instrument with off-balance sheet risk:     Financial instrument with off-balance sheet risk:     
Loan commitmentsLoan commitments$565,486 $0 $0 $0 $Loan commitments$725,164 $ $ $ $— 
Letters of creditLetters of credit8,106 0 0 0 Letters of credit6,923    — 
Total financial instrument liabilities with off-balance-sheet riskTotal financial instrument liabilities with off-balance-sheet risk$573,592 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total financial instrument liabilities with off-balance-sheet risk$732,087 $ $ $ $ 
(1)Considered Level 1 under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”).
(2)Considered Level 2 under ASC 820.
(3)Considered Level 3 under ASC 820 and are based on valuation models that use significant assumptions that are not observable in an active market.



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The carrying value and estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments as of December 31, 20202021 are as follows:

December 31, 2020 December 31, 2021
Carrying
Amount
Estimated Fair
Value
Readily
Available
Market
Prices(1)
Observable
Market
Prices(2)
Company
Determined
Market
Prices(3)
Carrying
Amount
Estimated Fair
Value
Readily
Available
Market
Prices(1)
Observable
Market
Prices(2)
Company
Determined
Market
Prices(3)
(Amounts In Thousands) (Amounts In Thousands)
Financial instrument assets:Financial instrument assets:Financial instrument assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$574,310 $574,310 $574,310 $0 $0 Cash and cash equivalents$781,918 $781,918 $781,918 $ $ 
Investment securitiesInvestment securities416,544 416,544 148,646 267,898 0 Investment securities555,900 555,900 243,925 311,975  
Loans held for saleLoans held for sale43,947 43,947 0 43,947 0 Loans held for sale5,716 5,716  5,716  
LoansLoans     Loans     
AgriculturalAgricultural92,334 92,922 0 0 92,922 Agricultural104,672 103,745   103,745 
Commercial and financialCommercial and financial281,357 282,015 0 0 282,015 Commercial and financial217,733 216,466   216,466 
Real estate:Real estate:     Real estate:     
Construction, 1 to 4 family residentialConstruction, 1 to 4 family residential70,210 70,432 0 0 70,432 Construction, 1 to 4 family residential79,668 79,311   79,311 
Construction, land development and commercialConstruction, land development and commercial110,501 110,039 0 0 110,039 Construction, land development and commercial125,539 124,466   124,466 
Mortgage, farmlandMortgage, farmland242,969 242,978 0 0 242,978 Mortgage, farmland229,311 228,365   228,365 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liensMortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens882,156 890,409 0 0 890,409 Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens901,523 897,255   897,255 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liensMortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens126,336 124,945 0 0 124,945 Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens111,184 110,903   110,903 
Mortgage, multi-familyMortgage, multi-family369,552 370,538 0 0 370,538 Mortgage, multi-family379,077 378,193   378,193 
Mortgage, commercialMortgage, commercial412,186 413,409 0 0 413,409 Mortgage, commercial394,594 391,950   391,950 
Loans to individualsLoans to individuals30,573 31,164 0 0 31,164 Loans to individuals31,916 31,871   31,871 
Obligations of state and political subdivisionsObligations of state and political subdivisions55,838 59,300 0 0 59,300 Obligations of state and political subdivisions49,845 50,155   50,155 
Accrued interest receivableAccrued interest receivable12,177 12,177 0 12,177 0 Accrued interest receivable11,437 11,437  11,437  
Total financial instrument assetsTotal financial instrument assets$3,720,990 $3,735,129 $722,956 $324,022 $2,688,151 Total financial instrument assets$3,980,033 $3,967,651 $1,025,843 $329,128 $2,612,680 
Financial instrument liabilities:Financial instrument liabilities:     Financial instrument liabilities:     
DepositsDeposits     Deposits     
Noninterest-bearing depositsNoninterest-bearing deposits$532,190 $532,190 $0 $532,190 $0 Noninterest-bearing deposits$633,101 $633,101 $ $633,101 $ 
Interest-bearing depositsInterest-bearing deposits2,660,378 2,673,815 0 2,673,815 0 Interest-bearing deposits2,900,893 2,909,243  2,909,243  
Other borrowingsOther borrowings249 249  249  
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowingsFederal Home Loan Bank borrowings105,000 115,259 0 115,259 0 Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings     
Accrued interest payableAccrued interest payable1,733 1,733 0 1,733 0 Accrued interest payable1,165 1,165  1,165  
Total financial instrument liabilitiesTotal financial instrument liabilities$3,299,301 $3,322,997 $0 $3,322,997 $0 Total financial instrument liabilities$3,535,408 $3,543,758 $ $3,543,758 $ 
Face Amount     Face Amount    
Financial instrument with off-balance sheet risk:Financial instrument with off-balance sheet risk:     Financial instrument with off-balance sheet risk:     
Loan commitmentsLoan commitments$483,602 $0 $0 $0 $Loan commitments$614,324 $ $ $ $— 
Letters of creditLetters of credit8,056 0 0 0 Letters of credit7,179    — 
Total financial instrument liabilities with off-balance-sheet riskTotal financial instrument liabilities with off-balance-sheet risk$491,658 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total financial instrument liabilities with off-balance-sheet risk$621,503 $ $ $ $ 
 
(1)Considered Level 1 under ASC 820.
(2)(1)Considered Level 2 under ASC 820.
(3)(2)Considered Level 3 under ASC 820 and are based on valuation models that use significant assumptions that are not observable in an active market.

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Fair value of financial instruments:  FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”) provides a single definition for fair value, a framework for measuring fair value and expanded disclosures concerning fair value.  Fair value is defined under ASC 820 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.

The Company determines the fair market value of its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy established in ASC 820.  There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value as follows:

Level 1Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2Observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1.  Observable inputs include the quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability.
Level 3Unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity for financial instruments.  Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

It is the Company’s policy to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements.  The Company is required to use observable inputs, to the extent available, in the fair value estimation process unless that data results from forced liquidations or distressed sales. 

The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value.

ASSETS

Investment securities available for sale:  Investment securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.  Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available.  If a quoted price is not available, the fair value is obtained from benchmarking the security against similar securities. U.S. Treasury securities are considered Level 1 with the remaining securities considered Level 2.

The pricing for investment securities is obtained from an independent source.  There are no Level 3 investment securities owned by the Company.  The Company obtains an understanding of the independent source’s valuation methodologies used to determine fair value by level of security. The Company validates assigned fair values on a sample basis using an additional third-party provider pricing service to determine if the fair value measurement is reasonable. Due to the nature of our investment portfolio, we do not expect significant and unusual fluctuations as fair value changes primarily relate to interest rate changes.   No unusual fluctuations were identified during the six months ended June 30, 2021.2022. If a fluctuation requiring investigation was identified, the Company would research the change with the independent source or other available information.

Loans held for sale and Loans:  ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments -Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, requires public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes. Methodologies utilized for this financial statement period are as follows:

Income Approach: Fair value is determined based on a discounted cash flow analysis. The discounted cash flow analysis was based on the contractual maturity of the loan and market indications of rates, prepayment speeds, defaults and credit risk.
Asset Approach: Fair value is determined based on the estimated values of the underlying collateral or individual analysis of receipts. This provides a better indication of value than the contractual income streams as these loans are not performing or exhibit strong signs indicative of non-performance.

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Fair value has been estimated in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, and is intended to represent the price that would be received in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. In general, fair value is based upon quoted market prices, where available. If such quoted market prices are not available, at least one significant assumption not observable in the market was utilized. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Inputs to these valuation techniques are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and require significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Accordingly, the fair value estimates presented are not necessarily indicative of the amounts to be realized in a current market exchange. Loans are classified as Level 3.
Loans held for sale are carried at historical cost. The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short time between origination of the loan and its sale on the secondary market (Level 2). The market is active for these loans and as a result prices for similar assets are available.
Individually analyzed loans under ASC 326 CECL: See Note 1 for further discussion of individually analyzed loans under CECL.
Impaired loans pre-ASC 326: A loan is considered to be impairednon-performing when it is probable that all of the principal and interest due may not be collected according to its contractual terms. Generally, when a loan is considered impaired,non-performing, the amount of reserve required under ASC 310, Receivables, is measured based on the fair value of the underlying collateral. The Company makes such measurements on all material loans deemed impairednon-performing using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans or based on the present value of the estimated future cash flows of interest and principal discounted at the loans effective interest rate or the fair value of the loan if determinable. The fair value of collateral used by the Company is determined by obtaining an observable market price or by obtaining an appraised value from an independent, licensed or certified appraiser, using observable market data. This data includes information such as selling price of similar properties and capitalization rates of similar properties sold within the market, expected future cash flows or earnings of the subject property based on current market expectations, and other relevant factors. All appraised values are adjusted for market-related trends based on the Company's experience in sales and other appraisals of similar property types as well as estimated selling costs. Each quarter management reviews all collateral dependent impaired loans on a loan-by-loan basis to determine whether updated appraisals are necessary based on loan performance, collateral type and guarantor support. At times, the Company measures the fair value of collateral dependent impaired loans using appraisals with dates prior to one year from the date of review. These appraisals are discounted by applying current, observable market data about similar property types such as sales contracts, estimations of value by individuals familiar with the market, other appraisals, sales or collateral assessments based on current market activity until updated appraisals are obtained. Depending on the length of time since an appraisal was performed, the data provided through reviews and estimated selling costs, collateral values are typically discounted by 0-35%. These loans are considered Level 3 as the instruments used to determine fair market value require significant management judgment and estimation.
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Foreclosed assets:  The Company does not record foreclosed assets at fair value on a recurring basis.  Foreclosed assets consist mainly of other real estate owned but may include other types of assets repossessed by the Company.  Foreclosed assets are adjusted to the lower of carrying value or fair value less the cost of disposal.   Fair value is generally based upon independent market prices or appraised values of the collateral, and may include a marketability discount as deemed necessary by management based on its experience with similar types of real estate.  The value of foreclosed assets is evaluated periodically as a nonrecurring fair value adjustment.  Foreclosed assets are classified as Level 3.

Off-balance sheet instruments:  Fair values for outstanding letters of credit are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties' credit standing.  The fair value of the outstanding letters of credit is not significant. Unfunded loan commitments are not valued since the loans are generally priced at market at the time of funding (Level 2).





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(Unaudited)
Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The table below represents the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

June 30, 2021 June 30, 2022
Readily
Available
Market
Prices(1)
Observable
Market Prices(2)
Company
Determined
Market
Prices(3)
Total at Fair
Value
Readily
Available
Market
Prices(1)
Observable
Market Prices(2)
Company
Determined
Market
Prices(3)
Total at Fair
Value
Securities available for saleSecurities available for sale(Amounts In Thousands)Securities available for sale(Amounts In Thousands)
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$197,293 $$$197,293 U.S. Treasury$462,110 $— $— $462,110 
State and political subdivisionsState and political subdivisions226,406 226,406 State and political subdivisions— 217,714 — 217,714 
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligationsMortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations9,877 9,877 Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations— 54,973 — 54,973 
Other securities (FHLB, FHLMC and FNMA)Other securities (FHLB, FHLMC and FNMA)34,909 34,909 Other securities (FHLB, FHLMC and FNMA)— 32,624 — 32,624 
TotalTotal$197,293 $271,192 $$468,485 Total$462,110 $305,311 $— $767,421 

December 31, 2020 December 31, 2021
Readily
Available
Market
Prices(1)
Observable
Market Prices(2)
Company
Determined
Market
Prices(3)
Total at Fair
Value
Readily
Available
Market
Prices(1)
Observable
Market Prices(2)
Company
Determined
Market
Prices(3)
Total at Fair
Value
Securities available for saleSecurities available for sale(Amounts In Thousands)Securities available for sale(Amounts In Thousands)
U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury$148,646 $$$148,646 U.S. Treasury$243,925 $— $— $243,925 
State and political subdivisionsState and political subdivisions224,566 224,566 State and political subdivisions— 263,516 — 263,516 
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligationsMortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations— 9,446 — 9,446 
Other securities (FHLB, FHLMC and FNMA)Other securities (FHLB, FHLMC and FNMA)35,160 35,160 Other securities (FHLB, FHLMC and FNMA)— 34,467 — 34,467 
TotalTotal$148,646 $259,726 $$408,372 Total$243,925 $307,429 $— $551,354 
 
(1)Considered Level 1 under ASC 820.
(2)Considered Level 2 under ASC 820.
(3)Considered Level 3 under ASC 820 and are based on valuation models that use significant assumptions that are not observable in an active market.

There were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 or 3 during the six months ended June 30, 20212022 and the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.


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Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The Company is required to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP.  These adjustments to fair value usually result from application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.  The valuation methodologies used to measure these fair value adjustments are described above.    The following tables present the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

June 30, 2021Three Months Ended June 30, 2021Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 June 30, 2022Three Months Ended June 30, 2022Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Readily
Available
Market
Prices(1)
Observable
Market
Prices(2)
Company
Determined
Market
Prices(3)
Total at
Fair
Value
Total Losses Readily
Available
Market
Prices(1)
Observable
Market
Prices(2)
Company
Determined
Market
Prices(3)
Total at
Fair
Value
Total Losses
(Amounts in Thousands) (Amounts in Thousands)
Loans (4)Loans (4)Loans (4)
AgriculturalAgricultural$$$891 $891 $$Agricultural$— $— $— $— $— $— 
Commercial and financialCommercial and financial1,495 1,495 Commercial and financial— — 1,363 1,363 225 225 
Real Estate:Real Estate:— Real Estate:— 
Construction, 1 to 4 family residentialConstruction, 1 to 4 family residential390 390 Construction, 1 to 4 family residential— — 50 50 — — 
Construction, land development and commercialConstruction, land development and commercial96 96 Construction, land development and commercial— — 287 287 — — 
Mortgage, farmlandMortgage, farmland1,232 1,232 Mortgage, farmland— — 1,747 1,747 104 104 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liensMortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens5,400 5,400 33 Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens— — 5,067 5,067 25 90 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liensMortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens194 194 Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens— — 133 133 — 
Mortgage, multi-familyMortgage, multi-family1,687 1,687 Mortgage, multi-family— — 628 628 — — 
Mortgage, commercialMortgage, commercial4,381 4,381 Mortgage, commercial— — 3,446 3,446 — — 
Loans to individualsLoans to individualsLoans to individuals— — — — — — 
Foreclosed assets (5)Foreclosed assets (5)Foreclosed assets (5)— — — — — — 
TotalTotal$$$15,766 $15,766 $$33 Total$— $— $12,721 $12,721 $354 $424 
 
(1)Considered Level 1 under ASC 820.
(2)Considered Level 2 under ASC 820.
(3)Considered Level 3 under ASC 820 and are based on valuation models that use significant assumptions that are not observable in an active market.
(4)Represents carrying value and related write-downs of loans for which adjustments are based on the value of the collateral. The carrying value of loans fully-charged off is zero.
(5)Represents the fair value and related losses of foreclosed real estate and other collateral owned that were measured at fair value subsequent to their initial classification as foreclosed assets.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis (continued)
December 31, 2020Year Ended December 31, 2020 December 31, 2021Year Ended December 31, 2021
Readily
Available
Market
Prices(1)
Observable
Market
Prices(2)
Company
Determined
Market
Prices(3)
Total at Fair
Value
Total Losses Readily
Available
Market
Prices(1)
Observable
Market
Prices(2)
Company
Determined
Market
Prices(3)
Total at Fair
Value
Total Losses
(Amounts in Thousands) (Amounts in Thousands)
Loans (4)Loans (4)Loans (4)
AgriculturalAgricultural$$$1,081 $1,081 $Agricultural$— $— $399 $399 $— 
Commercial and financialCommercial and financial1,692 1,692 385 Commercial and financial— — 1,527 1,527 — 
Real Estate:Real Estate:Real Estate:
Construction, 1 to 4 family residentialConstruction, 1 to 4 family residential414 414 Construction, 1 to 4 family residential— — 383 383 — 
Construction, land development and commercialConstruction, land development and commercial315 315 Construction, land development and commercial— — 96 96 — 
Mortgage, farmlandMortgage, farmland1,718 1,718 Mortgage, farmland— — 1,114 1,114 — 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liensMortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens5,906 5,906 252 Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens— — 5,902 5,902 212 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liensMortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens176 176 19 Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens— — 202 202 
Mortgage, multi-familyMortgage, multi-family1,773 1,773 Mortgage, multi-family— — 1,460 1,460 — 
Mortgage, commercialMortgage, commercial5,082 5,082 250 Mortgage, commercial— — 4,176 4,176 255 
Loans to individualsLoans to individualsLoans to individuals— — — — — 
Foreclosed assets (5)Foreclosed assets (5)Foreclosed assets (5)— — — — — 
TotalTotal$$$18,157 $18,157 $906 Total$— $— $15,259 $15,259 $476 
(1)Considered Level 1 under ASC 820.
(2)Considered Level 2 under ASC 820.
(3)Considered Level 3 under ASC 820 and are based on valuation models that use significant assumptions that are not observable in an active market.
(4)Represents carrying value and related write-downs of loans for which adjustments are based on the value of the collateral. The carrying value of loans fully-charged off is zero.
(5)Represents the fair value and related losses of foreclosed real estate and other collateral owned that were measured at fair value subsequent to their initial classification as foreclosed assets.

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Note 8.Stock Repurchase Program

On July 26, 2005, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to a total of 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “2005 Stock Repurchase Program”).  The Company’s Board of Directors has authorized the 2005 Stock Repurchase Program through December 31, 2022.2023.  The Company expects the purchases pursuant to the 2005 Stock Repurchase Program to be made from time to time in private transactions at a price equal to the most recent quarterly independent appraisal of the shares of the Company’s common stock and with the Board reviewing the overall results of the 2005 Stock Repurchase Program on a quarterly basis.  All purchases made pursuant to the 2005 Stock Repurchase Program since its inception have been made on that basis.  The amount and timing of stock repurchases will be based on various factors, such as the Board’s assessment of the Company’s capital structure and liquidity, the amount of interest shown by shareholders in selling shares of stock to the Company at their appraised value, and applicable regulatory, legal and accounting factors.  The Company has purchased 1,379,2051,465,930 shares of its common stock in privately negotiated transactions from August 1, 2005 through June 30, 2021.2022.  Of these 1,379,2051,465,930 shares, 8,72834,774 shares were purchased during the quarter ended June 30, 2021,2022, at an average price per share of $64.38.$70.64.
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(Unaudited)
Note 9. Commitments and Contingencies

Concentrations of credit risk:  The Bank’s loans, commitments to extend credit, unused lines of credit and outstanding letters of credit have been granted to customers within the Bank's market area.  Investments in securities issued by state and political subdivisions within the state of Iowa totaled approximately $85.98$76.37 million.  The concentrations of credit by type of loan are set forth in Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.  Outstanding letters of credit were granted primarily to commercial borrowers.  Although the Bank has a diversified loan portfolio, a substantial portion of its debtors' ability to honor their contracts is dependent upon the economic conditions in Johnson, Linn and Washington Counties, Iowa.

Contingencies:  In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to pending and threatened legal actions, some of which seek substantial relief or damages.  While the ultimate outcome of such legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, after reviewing pending and threatened litigation with counsel, management believes at this time that the outcome of such litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial conditions, or results of operations.

The outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) continues to adversely impact a broad range of industries in which the Company’s customers operate and impair their ability to fulfill their financial obligations to the Company. The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic indicating that almost all public commerce and related business activities must be, to varying degrees, curtailed with the goal of decreasing the rate of new infections.

The spread of the outbreak has caused significant disruptions in the U.S. economy and is highly likely to disrupt banking and other financial activity in the areas in which the Company operates and could also potentially create widespread business continuity issues for the Company. The Company’s business is dependent upon the willingness and ability of its employees and customers to conduct banking and other financial transactions. If the global response to contain COVID-19 escalates or is unsuccessful, the Company could experience a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. See Note 5 for further discussion regarding the financial impact of COVID-19.

Financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk:  The Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers.  These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, credit card participations and standby letters of credit.  These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Bank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit, credit card participations 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.  A summary of the Bank’s commitments at June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 is as follows:
 
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020 June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(Amounts In Thousands) (Amounts In Thousands)
Firm loan commitments and unused portion of lines of credit:Firm loan commitments and unused portion of lines of credit:Firm loan commitments and unused portion of lines of credit:
Home equity loansHome equity loans$77,168 $69,974 Home equity loans$84,584 $78,961 
Credit cardsCredit cards62,956 60,535 Credit cards63,933 65,913 
Commercial, real estate and home constructionCommercial, real estate and home construction149,469 118,186 Commercial, real estate and home construction200,472 170,539 
Commercial lines and real estate purchase loansCommercial lines and real estate purchase loans275,893 234,907 Commercial lines and real estate purchase loans376,175 298,911 
Outstanding letters of creditOutstanding letters of credit8,106 8,056 Outstanding letters of credit6,923 7,179 
 
Note 10.Income Taxes

Federal income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 and 20202021 was computed using the consolidated effective federal tax rate.  The Company also recognized income tax expense pertaining to state franchise taxes payable individually by the subsidiary bank.  The Company files a consolidated tax return for federal purposes and separate tax returns for State of Iowa purposes.  The tax years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 20182019 remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.  For state tax purposes, the tax years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 20182019 remain open for examination.  There
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)
were no material unrecognized tax benefits at June 30, 20212022  and December 31, 20202021 and therefore no interest or penalties on unrecognized tax benefits has been recorded.  As of June 30, 2021,2022, the Company does not anticipate any significant increase in unrecognized tax benefits during the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2022.2023. Income taxes as a percentage of income before taxes were 22.51%21.63% for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 and 22.16%22.51% for the same period in 2020. 


Note 11.Derivative Financial Instruments

In the normal course of business, the Bank may use derivative financial instruments to manage its interest rate risk.  These instruments carry varying degrees of credit, interest rate and market or liquidity risks.  Derivative instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities in the accompanying financial statement and are measured at fair value.  The Bank’s objectives are to add stability to its net interest margin and to manage its exposure to movements in interest rates.  The contract or notional amount of a derivative is used to determine, along with the other terms of the derivative, the amount to be exchanged between the counterparties.  The Bank is exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to financial instruments.  The Bank minimizes this risk by entering into derivative contracts with large, stable financial institutions.  The Bank has not experienced any losses from nonperformance by counterparties.  The Bank monitors counterparty risk in accordance with the provisions of ASC 815.  In addition, the Bank’s interest rate-related derivative instruments contain language outlining collateral pledging requirements for each counterparty.  Collateral must be posted when the market value exceeds certain threshold limits which are determined by credit ratings of each counterparty.  The Bank terminated one interest rate swap in December 2020 and the other matured in November 2020, therefore the Bank was not required to pledge collateral as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

Cash Flow Hedges:

The Bank executed 2 forward-starting interest rate swap transactions on November 7, 2013.  NaN of the interest rate swap transactions had an effective date of November 9, 2015, and an expiration date of November 9, 2020, effectively converting $25.00 million of variable rate debt to fixed rate debt.  The other interest rate swap transaction had an effective date of November 7, 2016 and an expiration date of November 7, 2023, effectively converting $25.00 million of variable rate debt to fixed rate debt.  For accounting purposes, these swap transactions were designated as a cash flow hedge of the changes in cash flows attributable to changes in three-month LIBOR, the benchmark interest rate being hedged, associated with the interest payments made on an amount of the Bank’s debt principal equal to the then-outstanding swap notional amount.  At inception, the Bank asserted that the underlying principal balance would remain outstanding throughout the hedge transaction making it probable that sufficient LIBOR-based interest payments would exist through the maturity date of the swaps. The Bank terminated the remaining interest rate swap in December 2020 and in connection with the termination paid $2.684 million million to the counterparty. The losses realized on the interest rate swap were reclassified into the income statement from other comprehensive income. In connection with the termination of the swap, the related FHLB borrowings were paid off. There were no remaining derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

There were no gains or losses recognized on the Bank's derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The table below identifies the gains and losses recognized on the Bank’s derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges for the six months ended June 30, 2020:

 
 Recognized
in OCI
Reclassified from AOCI into
Income
Recognized in Income on
Derivatives
 Amount of
(Loss)
CategoryAmount
of Gain
(Loss)
CategoryAmount
of Gain
(Loss)
 (Amounts in Thousands)
June 30, 2020     
Interest rate swap$(32)Interest Expense$Other Income$
Interest rate swap(786)Interest ExpenseOther Income

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

The following is management’s discussion and analysis of the financial condition of Hills Bancorporation (“Hills Bancorporation” or “the Company”) and its banking subsidiary Hills Bank and Trust Company (“the Bank”) for the dates and periods indicated.  The discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying footnotes.

Special Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This report contains, and future oral and written statements of the Company and its management may contain, forward-looking statements within the meaning of such term in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of the Company. Actual results may differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements, which may be based upon beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the Company’s management and on information currently available to management, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should” or other similar expressions. Additionally, all statements in this document, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events.

The Company’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain.  Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations and future prospects of the Company include, but are not limited to, the following:

The strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which the Company conducts its operations which may be less favorable than expected and may result in, among other things, a deterioration in the credit quality and value of the Company’s assets. This includes current concerns related to higher inflation, rising energy prices, the Russia-Ukraine war and supply chain imbalances.

The effects of recent financial market disruptions and/or an economic recession, and monetary and other governmental actions designed to address such disruptions, including in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The financial strength of the counterparties with which the Company or the Company’s customers do business and as to which the Company has investment or financial exposure.

The credit quality and credit agency ratings of the securities in the Company’s investment securities portfolio, a deterioration or downgrade of which could lead to recognition of an allowance for credit losses or other-than-temporary impairment ofon the affected securities and the recognition of an impairmenta credit loss.

The effects of, and changes in, laws, regulations and policies affecting banking, securities, insurance and monetary and financial matters as well as any laws otherwise affecting the Company.Company, including, but not limited to, potential changes in U.S. tax laws and regulations.

The effects of changes in interest rates (including the effects of changes in the rate of prepayments of the Company’s assets) and the policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

The ability of the Company to compete with other financial institutions as effectively as the Company currently intends due to increases in competitive pressures in the financial services sector.

The ability of the Company to obtain new customers and to retain existing customers.

The timely development and acceptance of products and services, including products and services offered through alternative electronic delivery channels.

Technological changes implemented by the Company and by other parties, including third party vendors, which may be more difficult or more expensive than anticipated or which may have unforeseen consequences to the Company and its customers.

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The ability of the Company to retain key executives and employees and the difficulty that the Company may experience in replacing key executives and employees in an effective manner.

Consumer spending and saving habits which may change in a manner that affects the Company’s business adversely.

The economic impact of natural disasters, diseases and/or pandemics, including any extended impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, and terrorist attacks and military actions.

Business combinations and the integration of acquired businesses and assets which may be more difficult or expensive than expected.

The costs, effects and outcomes of existing or future litigation.

Changes in accounting policies and practices that may be adopted by state and federal regulatory agencies and the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

The ability of the Company to manage the risks associated with the foregoing as well as anticipated.

These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Additional information concerning the Company and its business, including other factors that could materially affect the Company’s financial results, is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

COVID-19: Update on Company Action and Ongoing Risks

In December 2019, a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was reported in China, and, in March 2020, the World Health Organization declared it a pandemic. On March 12, 2020, the President of the United States declared the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States a national emergency. The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant economic dislocation in the United States as many state and local governments ordered non-essential businesses to close and residents to shelter in place at home, which resulted in an unprecedented slow-down in economic activity and a related increase in unemployment throughout most of 2020 and into 2021.

Government response to the COVID-19 pandemic was sweeping, including passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act which was signed into law on March 27, 2020. Congress, the Federal Reserve Bank and the other U.S. state and federal financial regulatory agencies have taken actions to mitigate disruptions to economic activity and financial stability resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the federal banking agencies have encouraged financial institutions to prudently work with affected borrowers and passed measures to provide relief from reporting loan classifications due to modifications related to the COVID-19 outbreak.

The broader U.S. and global economies slowly began reopening during the first quarter of 2021 as vaccines against COVID-19 became widely available.However, labor and supply disruptions resulting from the global pandemic continue, and the emergence of a new and more infectious variant of COVID-19 is creating ongoing health and safety concerns that may lead to further disruptions in local, national and global economies.Environment

The U.S. economy continued its recovery during the first half of 2022 despite pressures from higher inflation and rising energy prices as well as concerns over the Russia-Ukraine war and the continued economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Inflation remains elevated, reflecting supply and demand imbalances related to the pandemic and higher energy prices as well as other broader price pressures. In addition, the Russia-Ukraine war and related events are likely to create additional upward pressure on inflation and weigh on economic activity. As previously discussed, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in disruption to business and economic activity. While significant progress has been madeCOVID-19 cases have stabilized considerably since the implementation of widespread vaccination protocols, the duration of the pandemic, including the potential for the emergence of new variants, and the ultimate repercussions continue to combat the outbreakremain unclear. U.S. Gross Domestic Product ("GDP") decreased at an annual rate of COVID-19, and while it appears that the epidemiological and macroeconomic conditions are trending in a positive direction as of June 30, 2021, if there is a resurgence1.6 percent in the virus,first quarter of 2022 and 0.9 percent in the Company could experience further adverse effects on its business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Lending Assistance
The Bank continuessecond quarter, while the U.S. unemployment rate remained steady at 3.6 percent for a fourth straight month. In July 2022, in response to work with customers to determine how best to serve them, including providingcurrent inflationary pressures, the FRB increased short-term modificationsinterest rates by 75 basis points for customers primarily through deferrals of principal only payments for three to six months. Throughout 2020, COVID-19 related payment deferrals provided for customers totaled approximately 14.82% of total loans. As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, COVID-19 related payment deferrals were approximately 0.17% and 1.20% of total loans, respectively.the second consecutive month.

The Bank continuesimpacts of higher inflation, rising energy prices and the Russia-Ukraine war, in addition to assist customers through this difficult timethe continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on economic conditions both in the best manner possible by providing $127.10 millionUnited States and abroad, have created significant uncertainty about the future economic environment which will continue to evolve and impact our business in future periods. Concerns over interest rate levels, energy prices, domestic and global policy issues, trade policy in the U.S. and geopolitical events, as well as the implications of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans through December 31, 2020. Withthose events on the passagemarkets in general, further add to the global uncertainty. Interest rate levels and energy prices, in combination with global economic conditions, fiscal and monetary policy and the level of regulatory and government scrutiny of financial institutions will continue to impact our results in 2022 and beyond. Each of the Coronavirus Responsedevelopments described above, or any combination of them, could adversely affect our business, financial condition and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2021 in late December 2020, the Bank provided additional PPP loans in 2021 totaling $58.34 million through June 30, 2021 to further assist our customers. The PPP loans have a two or five year term and earn
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interest at 1%. Loans funded through the PPP program are fully guaranteed by the U.S. government if certain criteria are met. The Bank believes that the majority of these loans will ultimately be forgiven by the SBA in accordance with the terms of the program. As of June 30, 2021, the Bank has outstanding PPP loan balances of $67.53 million and has received total forgiveness payments of $117.53 million from the SBA.

Financial Exposures
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to represent an unprecedented challenge to the global economy in general and the financial services sector in particular. However, given the emergence of a new and more infectious variant of COVID-19 along with the hesitancy of a significant portion of the U.S. population to become vaccinated, there is still significant uncertainty regarding the overall length of the pandemic and the aggregate impact that it will have on global and regional economies, including uncertainties regarding the potential positive effects of governmental actions taken in response to the pandemic. Our credit administration continues to closely monitor and analyze the higher risk segments within the loan portfolio, tracking loan payment deferrals, customer liquidity and providing timely reports to senior management and the board of directors. Based on the Company’s capital levels, prudent underwriting policies, loan concentration diversification and our geographic footprint, we currently expectsenior management is cautiously optimistic that the Company is positioned to be able to managecontinue managing the economicimpact of the varied set of risks and uncertainties associated withcurrently impacting the pandemiceconomy and remain adequately capitalized. However, the Company may be required to make additional loan loss provisions as warranted by the extremely fluid COVID-19 situation.






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Critical Accounting Policies

The Company's consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The financial information contained within these financial statements is, to a significant extent, financial information that is based on approximate measures of the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred. Based on its consideration of accounting policies that involve the most complex and subjective decisions and assessments, management has identified its most critical accounting policies to be those which are related to the allowance for credit losses.

Allowance for Credit Losses

On January 1, 2021, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which requires the allowance for credit losses use the current expected credit loss (CECL) methodology. The following is a discussion of the methodologies used by the Company both pre- and post-adoptionwith the adoption of ASC 326.

Post-ASC 326 CECL Adoption: The preparation of financial statements in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") requires management to make a number of judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expense in the financial statements. Various elements of our accounting policies, by their nature, involve the application of highly sensitive and judgmental estimates and assumptions. Some of these policies and estimates relate to matters that are highly complex and contain substantial inherent uncertainties. Management has made significant estimates in several areas, including the allowance for credit losses (see Note 5 - Loans and Note 4 - Securities) and the fair value of debt securities (see Note 4 - Securities).

We have identified the following accounting policies and estimates that, due to the inherent judgments and assumptions and the potential sensitivity of the financial statements to those judgments and assumptions, are critical to an understanding of our financial statements. We believe that the judgments, estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the Company's financial statements are appropriate. For a further description of our accounting policies, see Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.

The allowance for credit losses for loans represents management's estimate of all expected credit losses over the expected contractual life of our existing loan portfolio. Determining the appropriateness of the allowance is complex and requires judgment by management about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Subsequent evaluations of the then-existing loan portfolio, in light of the factors then prevailing, may result in significant changes in the allowance for credit losses in those future periods.

We employ a disciplined process and methodology to establish our allowance for credit losses that has two basic components: first, an asset-specific component involving individual loans that do not share risk characteristics with other loans and the measurement of expected credit losses for such individual loans; and second, a pooled component for estimated expected credit losses for pools of loans that share similar risk characteristics.

Based upon this methodology, management establishes an asset-specific allowance for loans that do not share risk characteristics with other loans based on the amount of expected credit losses calculated on those loans and charges off amounts determined to be uncollectible. Factors we consider in measuring the extent of expected credit loss include payment status, collateral value, borrower financial condition, guarantor support and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due.

When a loan does not share risk characteristics with other loans, we measure expected credit loss as the difference between the amortized cost basis in the loan and the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate except that, for collateral- dependent loans, credit loss is measured as the difference between the amortized cost basis in the loan and the fair value of the underlying collateral. The fair value of the collateral is adjusted for the estimated cost to sell if repayment or satisfaction of a loan is dependent on the sale (rather than only on the operation) of the collateral. In accordance with our appraisal policy, the fair value of collateral-dependent loans is based upon independent third-party appraisals or on collateral valuations prepared by in-house evaluations. Once a third-party appraisal is greater than one year old, or if its determined that market conditions, changes to the property, changes in intended use of the property or other factors indicate that an appraisal is no longer reliable, we perform an internal collateral valuation to assess whether a change in collateral value requires an additional adjustment to carrying value. When we receive an updated appraisal or collateral valuation, management reassesses the need for adjustments to the loan's expected credit loss measurements and, where appropriate, records an
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adjustment. If the calculated expected credit loss is determined to be permanent, fixed or nonrecoverable, the credit loss portion of the loan will be charged off against the allowance for credit losses. Loans designated having significantly increased credit risk are generally placed on nonaccrual and remain in that status until all principal and interest payments are current and the prospects for future payments in accordance with the loan agreement are reasonably assured, at which point the loan is returned to accrual status.

In estimating the component of the allowance for credit losses for loans that share common risk characteristics, loans are segregated into loan classes. Loans are designated into loan classes based on loans pooled by product types and similar risk
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characteristics or areas of risk concentration. Credit loss assumptions are estimated using a model that categorizes loan pools based on loan type and purpose. This model calculates an expected life-of-loan loss percentage for each loan category by considering the probability of default using historical life-of-loan analysis periods for agricultural, 1 to 4 family first and junior liens, commercial and consumer segments, and the severity of loss, based on the aggregate net lifetime losses incurred per loan class.

The component of the allowance for credit losses for loans that share common risk characteristics also considers factors for each loan class to adjust for differences between the historical period used to calculate historical default and loss severity rates and expected conditions over the remaining lives of the loans in the portfolio related to:
Lending policies and procedures;
International, national, regional and local economic business conditions and developments that affect the collectability of the portfolio, including the condition of various markets;
The nature of the loan portfolio, including the terms of the loans;
The experience, ability and depth of the lending management and other relevant staff;
The volume and severity of past due and adversely classified or graded loans and the volume of nonaccrual loans;
The quality of our loan review and process;
The value of underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans;
The existence and effect of any concentrations of credit and changes in the level of such concentrations; and
The effect of external factors such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements on the level of estimated credit losses in the existing portfolio.

Such factors are used to adjust the historical probabilities of default and severity of loss so that they reflect management expectation of future conditions based on a reasonable and supportable forecast. To the extent the lives of the loans in the portfolio extend beyond the period for which a reasonable and supportable forecast can be made, the bank reduces, on a straight-line basis over the remaining life of the loans, the adjustments so that model reverts back to the historical rates of default and severity of loss.

The expense for credit loss expense recorded through earnings is the amount necessary to maintain the allowance for credit losses at the amount of expected credit losses inherent within the loans held for investment portfolio. The amount of expense and the corresponding level of allowance for credit losses for loans are based on our evaluation of the collectability of the loan portfolio based on historical loss experience, reasonable and supportable forecasts, and other significant qualitative and quantitative factors.

The allowance for credit losses for loans, as reported in our consolidated balance sheet, is adjusted by an expense for credit losses, which is recognized in earnings, and reduced by the charge-off of loan amounts, net of recoveries. For further information on the allowance for credit losses for loans, see Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 5 - Loans in the notes to the financial statements of this Form 10-Q.

Pre-ASC 326 CECL Adoption:
The Company's consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The financial information contained within these financial statements is, to a significant extent, financial information that is based on approximate measures of the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred. Based on its consideration of accounting policies that involve the most complex and subjective decisions and assessments, management has identified its most critical accounting policies to be those which are related to the allowance for loan losses. The Company's allowance for loan losses methodology incorporates a variety of risk considerations, both quantitative and qualitative in establishing an allowance for loan losses that management believes is appropriate at each reporting date. Quantitative factors include the Company's historical loss experience, delinquency and charge-off trends, collateral values, changes in impaired loans, and other factors. Quantitative factors also incorporate known information about individual loans, including borrowers' sensitivity to interest rate movements. Qualitative factors include the general economic environment in the Company's markets, including economic conditions throughout the Midwest and the state of certain industries.  Determinations relating to the possible level of future loan losses are based in part on subjective judgments by management.  Future loan losses in excess of current estimates, could materially adversely affect our results of operations or financial position.  Size and complexity of individual credits in relation to loan structure, existing loan policies and pace of portfolio growth are other qualitative factors that are considered in the methodology. As the Company adds new products and increases the complexity of its loan portfolio, it will enhance its methodology accordingly. This discussion of the Company’s critical accounting policies should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes presented elsewhere herein, as well as other relevant portions of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. 










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Overview

This overview highlights selected information and may not contain all of the information that is important to you in understanding our performance during the period.  For a more complete understanding of trends, events, commitments, uncertainties, liquidity, capital resources, and critical accounting estimates, you should carefully read this entire report.

The Company is a holding company engaged in the business of commercial banking.  The Company’s subsidiary is Hills Bank and Trust Company, Hills, Iowa (the “Bank”), which is wholly-owned.  The Bank was formed in Hills, Iowa in 1904.  The Bank is a full-service commercial bank extending its services to individuals, businesses, governmental units and institutional customers primarily in the communities of Hills, Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Lisbon, Mount Vernon, Kalona, Wellman, Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Washington, Iowa.  At June 30, 2021,2022, the Bank has nineteen full-service locations.

Net income for the six month period ended June 30, 20212022 was $28.81$21.98 million compared to $18.79$28.81 million for the same six months of 2020, an increase2021, a decrease of 53.34%23.71%.  The $10.02$6.83 million increasedecrease in net income was caused by a number of factors.  The principal factors in the increasedecrease in net income for the first six months of 20212022 are a reversal in the credit loss reservesexpense of $4.64$3.61 million, primarily due to improvements in economic factor forecasts, historical lossincreased loan growth, increased outstanding loan commitments and lower prepayment and curtailment rates and net recoveries year-to-date; an increasewith increasing interest rates; a decrease in noninterest income of $4.32$2.59 million; and offset by an increase in net interest income of $2.24$1.44 million.

The Company achieved a return on average assets of 1.30%1.03% and a return on average equity of 11.93%9.66% for the twelve months ended June 30, 2021,2022, compared to the twelve months ended June 30, 2020,2021, which were 1.25%1.30% and 11.30%11.93%, respectively. The return on average assets and return on average equity for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 were 1.50%1.10% and 13.99%10.49%, respectively, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020,2021, which were 1.12%1.50% and 9.91%13.99%, respectively.  Dividends of $0.94$1.00 per share were paid in January 20212022 to 2,7012,727 shareholders.  The dividend paid in January 20202021 was $0.89$0.94 per share.

The Company’s net interest income is the largest component of revenue and it is primarily a function of the average earning assets and the net interest margin percentage.  The Company achieved a net interest margin on a tax-equivalent basis of 2.84%2.80% for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 compared to 3.13%2.84% for the same six months of 2020.2021.  Average earning assets were $3.796$3.945 billion year to date in 20212022 and $3.282$3.796 billion in 2020.2021.

Highlights noted on the balance sheet as of June 30, 20212022 for the Company included the following:

Total assets were $3.926$3.938 billion, an increasea decrease of $145.73$106.43 million since December 31, 2020.2021.
Cash and cash equivalents were $709.18$307.49 million, an increasea decrease of $134.87$474.43 million since December 31, 2020.2021. A portion of the increasedecrease can be attributed to increased savings with the current negative economic environment due to the pandemicinvestments of $341.89 million since December 31, 2021, primarily in U.S Treasury and equity investors fleeing volatile capital markets in an effort to preserve principal.mortgage-backed securities.
Net loans were $2.665$2.770 billion, a decreasean increase of $53.45$138.86 million since December 31, 2020.2021. The decreaseincrease is primarily attributable to the Bank receiving $77.12approximately $28.6 million of PPP loan forgiveness payments from the SBA for the six months ended June 30,growth in construction loans, $22.5 million in multi-family and commercial real estate mortgages and $87.4 million growth in 1-4 family first mortgages since December 31, 2021. Loans held for sale decreased $28.36$4.12 million since December 31, 2020.
Tax credit real estate increased by $3.68 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, primarily attributable to a $4.18 million investment in a multi-family affordable housing rental property.2021.
Deposits increased $129.35decreased $88.16 million since December 31, 2020. A portion of the increase can be attributed to increased savings with the current negative economic environment2021, primarily due to the pandemic.
Liabilities as of June 30, 2021 include $4.09 million of allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures under CECL compared to zero under the incurred loss model as of December 31, 2020.decreases in brokered deposits and insured cash sweep (ICS) deposits.

Reference is made to Note 7 for a discussion of fair value measurements which relate to methods used by the Company in recording assets and liabilities on its financial statements.













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Financial Condition

As indicated in the table below, there has been an increase in loan demand during the second quarter of 2022, primarily in construction, 1 to 4 family first mortgages, multi-family and commercial real estate mortgages. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, haslingering supply chain and labor market disruptions, as well as significant inflationary pressures have created significant uncertainty regarding projecting loan demand throughout 2021.the remainder of 2022. However, outstanding loan commitments continue to be significantly elevated compared to historical levels.

The following table sets forth the composition of the loan portfolio as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020:2021:

 June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
 AmountPercentAmountPercent
 (Amounts In Thousands)(Amounts In Thousands)
Agricultural$89,694 3.34 %$94,842 3.50 %
Commercial and financial269,752 10.05 286,242 10.56 
Real estate:  
Construction, 1 to 4 family residential73,866 2.75 71,117 2.62 
Construction, land development and commercial117,633 4.38 111,913 4.13 
Mortgage, farmland250,610 9.34 247,142 9.12 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens883,095 32.91 892,089 32.92 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens115,894 4.32 127,833 4.72 
Mortgage, multi-family387,747 14.45 374,014 13.80 
Mortgage, commercial410,870 15.31 417,139 15.39 
Loans to individuals31,868 1.19 31,325 1.16 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions52,740 1.96 56,488 2.08 
 $2,683,769 100.00 %$2,710,144 100.00 %
Net unamortized fees and costs1,096  938  
 $2,684,865  $2,711,082  
Less allowance for credit losses (2021) and loan losses (2020)35,940  37,070  
 $2,648,925  $2,674,012  

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 June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
 AmountPercentAmountPercent
 (Amounts In Thousands)(Amounts In Thousands)
Agricultural$96,917 3.45 %$106,933 4.02 %
Commercial and financial228,675 8.15 222,002 8.35 
Real estate:  
Construction, 1 to 4 family residential86,279 3.07 80,486 3.03 
Construction, land development and commercial149,838 5.34 127,021 4.77 
Mortgage, farmland240,811 8.58 232,744 8.75 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens996,935 35.53 909,564 34.19 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens115,731 4.12 114,342 4.30 
Mortgage, multi-family399,360 14.23 382,792 14.39 
Mortgage, commercial407,343 14.52 401,377 15.09 
Loans to individuals34,001 1.21 32,687 1.23 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions50,173 1.80 50,285 1.88 
 $2,806,063 100.00 %$2,660,233 100.00 %
Net unamortized fees and costs236  299  
 $2,806,299  $2,660,532  
Less allowance for credit losses38,260  35,470  
 $2,768,039  $2,625,062  

The Bank has an established formal loan origination policy.  In general, the loan origination policy attempts to reduce the risk of credit loss to the Bank by requiring, among other things, maintenance of minimum loan to value ratios, evidence of appropriate levels of insurance carried by borrowers and documentation of appropriate types and amounts of collateral and sources of expected payment.  The collateral relied upon in the loan origination policy is generally the property being financed by the Bank.  The source of expected payment is generally the income produced from the property being financed.  Personal guarantees are required of individuals owning or controlling at least 20% of the ownership of an entity.  Limited or proportional guarantees may be accepted in circumstances if approved by the Company’s Board of Directors.  Financial information provided by the borrower is verified as considered necessary by reference to tax returns, or audited, reviewed or compiled financial statements.  The Bank does not originate subprime loans.  In order to modify, restructure or otherwise change the terms of a loan, the Bank’s policy is to evaluate each borrower situation individually.  Modifications, restructures, extensions and other changes are done to improve the Bank’s position and to protect the Bank’s capital.  If a borrower is not current with its payments, any additional loans to such borrowers are evaluated on an individual borrower basis.

The Company has not experienced any significant time lapses in recognizing the required provisions for collateral dependent loans, nor has the Company delayed appropriate charge offs.  When an updated appraisal value has been obtained, the Company has used the appraisal amount in determining the appropriate charge off or required reserve.  The Company also evaluates any changes in the financial condition of the borrower and guarantors (if applicable), economic conditions, and the Company’s loss experience with the type of property in question.  Any information utilized in addition to the appraisal is intended to identify additional charge offs or provisions, not to override the appraised value.

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In accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 102, Selected Loan Loss Allowance Methodology and Documentation Issues, and Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 119, which aligns the staff's guidance with FASB ASC Topic 326, or CECL, the Company determines and assigns ratings to loans using factors that include the following: an assessment of the financial condition of the borrower; a realistic determination of the value and adequacy of underlying collateral; the condition of the local economy and the condition of the specific industry of the borrower; an analysis of the levels and trends of loan categories; and a review of delinquent and classified loans.

Through the credit risk rating process, loans are reviewed to determine if they are performing in accordance with the original contractual terms. If the borrower has failed to comply with the original contractual terms, further action may be required by the Company, including a downgrade in the credit risk rating, movement to non-accrual status, a charge-off or the establishment of a specific reserve. In the event a collateral shortfall is identified during the credit review process, the Company will work with the borrower for a principal reduction and/or a pledge of additional collateral and/or additional guarantees. In the event that these options are not available, the loan may be subject to a downgrade of the credit risk rating. If the Company determines a loan amount or portion thereof, is uncollectible, the loan’s credit risk rating may be downgraded and the uncollectible amount charged-off or recorded as a specific allowance for losses.  The Bank’s credit and legal departments undertake a thorough and ongoing analysis to determine if additional specific reserves and/or charge-offs are appropriate and to begin a workout plan for the loan to minimize actual losses.

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The following table presents the allowance for credit losses as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 by loan category, the percentage of the allowance for each category to the total allowance, and the percentage of all loans in each category to total loans:
 
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020 June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Amount% of Total
Allowance
% of Loans to
Total Loans
Amount% of Total
Allowance
% of Loans to
Total Loans
Amount% of Total
Allowance
% of Loans to
Total Loans
Amount% of Total
Allowance
% of Loans to
Total Loans
(In Thousands)(In Thousands) (In Thousands)(In Thousands)
AgriculturalAgricultural$2,055 5.72 %3.34 %$2,508 6.77 %3.50 %Agricultural$2,265 5.92 %3.45 %$2,261 6.37 %4.02 %
Commercial and financialCommercial and financial4,802 13.36 10.05 4,885 13.18 10.56 Commercial and financial5,194 13.58 8.15 4,269 12.04 8.35 
Real estate:Real estate:   Real estate:   
Construction, 1 to 4 family residentialConstruction, 1 to 4 family residential891 2.48 2.75 907 2.45 2.62 Construction, 1 to 4 family residential847 2.21 3.07 818 2.31 3.03 
Construction, land development and commercialConstruction, land development and commercial1,592 4.43 4.38 1,412 3.81 4.13 Construction, land development and commercial1,925 5.03 5.34 1,482 4.18 4.77 
Mortgage, farmlandMortgage, farmland4,904 13.64 9.34 4,173 11.26 9.12 Mortgage, farmland3,330 8.70 8.58 3,433 9.68 8.75 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liensMortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens7,751 21.57 32.91 10,871 29.32 32.92 Mortgage, 1 to 4 family first liens8,987 23.50 35.53 8,340 23.52 34.19 
Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liensMortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens3,128 8.70 4.32 1,497 4.04 4.72 Mortgage, 1 to 4 family junior liens3,246 8.48 4.12 3,158 8.90 4.30 
Mortgage, multi-familyMortgage, multi-family3,755 10.45 14.45 4,462 12.04 13.80 Mortgage, multi-family4,024 10.52 14.23 3,715 10.47 14.39 
Mortgage, commercialMortgage, commercial5,952 16.56 15.31 4,953 13.36 15.39 Mortgage, commercial7,209 18.84 14.52 6,783 19.12 15.09 
Loans to individualsLoans to individuals718 2.00 1.19 752 2.03 1.16 Loans to individuals788 2.06 1.21 771 2.17 1.23 
Obligations of state and political subdivisionsObligations of state and political subdivisions392 1.09 1.96 650 1.74 2.08 Obligations of state and political subdivisions445 1.16 1.80 440 1.24 1.88 
$35,940 100.00 %100.00 %$37,070 100.00 %100.00 % $38,260 100.00 %100.00 %$35,470 100.00 %100.00 %

The allowance for credit losses (ACL) totaled $35.94$38.26 million at June 30, 20212022 compared to the allowance for loan losses under the incurred loss method of $37.07$35.47 million at December 31, 2020.2021. The percentage of the allowance to outstanding loans was 1.34%1.36% and 1.37%1.33% at June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively.  The allowance was based on management’s consideration of a number of factors, including composition of the loan portfolio, loans with higher credit risks and the overall amount of loans outstanding. Due to the adoption of ASC 326 (CECL) in 2021, the ACL under CECL will not be comparable to the allowance for loan losses in 2020. The changes in the ACL in 20212022 compared to December 31, 20202021 is the result of the following factors: $2.75 million increase upon adoption of ASC 326 (CECL) on January 1, 2021; changes after adoption for the six months ended June 30, 2021 include improvements in the economic factor forecasts, primarily Iowa unemployment in the first quarter, used in the ACL calculation which resulted in a decrease of $1.14$0.54 million; decreaseincrease in loan volume which resulted in a decreasean increase of $0.70$1.57 million; changes in prepayment and curtailment
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rates resulting in decreasean increase of $0.70$0.58 million; decreasesincreases in historical loss rates along with net recoveries in the first half of 2021 resulting in a decreasean increase of $1.83$0.84 million; decreasesincrease in the individually analyzed loans reserve of $0.21$0.02 million; and increases in qualitative factors determined necessary by management which resulted in an increase of $0.71$0.32 million.

The adequacy of the allowance is reviewed quarterly and adjusted as appropriate after consideration has been given to the impact of economic conditions on the borrowers’ ability to repay, loan collateral values, past collection experience, the risk characteristics of the loan portfolio and such other factors that deserve current recognition. The growth of the loan portfolio and the trends in problem and watch loans are significant elements in the determination of the provision for credit losses.  Quantitative factors include the Company’s historical loss experience, which is then adjusted for levels and trends in past due, levels and trends in charged-off and recovered loans, trends in volume growth, trends in problem and watch loans, trends in restructured loans, local economic trends and conditions, industry and other conditions, and effects of changing interest rates.

Management has determined that the allowance for credit losses was adequate at June 30, 2021,2022, and that the loan portfolio is diversified and secured, without undue concentration in any specific risk area. This process involves a high degree of management judgment; however, the allowance for credit losses is based on a comprehensive, well documented, and
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consistently applied analysis of the Company’s loan portfolio. This analysis takes into consideration all available information existing as of the financial statement date, including environmental factors such as economic, industry, geographical and political factors. The relative level of allowance for credit losses is reviewed and compared to industry data. This review encompasses levels of total collateral-dependent loans, portfolio mix, portfolio concentrations, current geographic risks and overall levels of net charge-offs.

Investment securities available for sale held by the Company increased by $60.11$216.07 million from December 31, 20202021 to June 30, 2021.2022.  The fair value of securities available for sale was $7.20$41.28 million moreless than the amortized cost of such securities as of June 30, 2021.2022.  At December 31, 2020,2021, the fair value of the securities available for sale was $11.70$1.97 million more than the amortized cost of such securities.

Deposits increased $129.35decreased $88.16 million in the first six months of 20212022 primarily due to disbursement of 2021 PPP loan funds to customers' accountsdecreases in brokered deposits and increased savings with the current negative economic environment.insured cash sweep (ICS) deposits.. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the Company continues to have sufficient liquidity resources available to fund expected additional loan growth.

Brokered deposits are included in total deposits and totaled $51.57$31.63 million as of June 30, 20212022 with an average rate of 0.36%1.30%.  Brokered deposits were $74.08$51.59 million as of December 31, 20202021 with an average interest rate of 0.34%0.36%. As of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, brokered deposits were 1.55%0.92% and 2.32%1.46% of total deposits, respectively.

There were no Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) borrowings were $105 million as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020. It is expected that the2021. The FHLB funding source will beis considered in the future ifwhen loan growth exceeds core deposit increases and the interest rates on funds borrowed from the FHLB are favorable compared to other funding alternatives.

Dividends and Equity

In January 2021,2022, Hills Bancorporation paid a dividend of $8.77$9.31 million or $0.94$1.00 per share.  The dividend paid in January 20202021 was $0.89$0.94 per share. After payment of the dividend and the adjustment for accumulated other comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity as of June 30, 20212022 totaled $425.38$416.65 million. On January 1, 2015, the final rules of the Federal Reserve Board went into effect implementing in the United States the Basel III regulatory capital reforms from the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. The final rule also adopted changes to the agencies’ regulatory capital requirements that meet the requirements of section 171 and section 939A of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

Under the BASEL III rules, the minimum capital ratios are 4% for Tier 1 Leverage Capital Ratio, 4.5% for the Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio, 6% for the Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio and 8% for the Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio. As of March 31, 2020, theThe Bank elected to use the Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) framework as provided for in the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act. Under the CBLR framework, the Bank is required to maintain a CBLR of greater than 9%. The CARES Act reduced the minimum ratio to 8% beginning in the 2nd quarter of 2020 through December 31, 2020, increasing to 8.5% for 2021 and returning to 9% beginning January 1, 2022. As of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the Company had regulatory capital in excess of the Federal Reserve’s minimum and well-capitalized definition requirements. The actual amounts and capital ratios as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 are presented below (amounts in thousands):
 ActualFor Capital Adequacy Purposes
 AmountRatioRatio
As of June 30, 2021:
Company:
Community Bank Leverage ratio$466,204 11.74 %8.500 %
Bank:   
Community Bank Leverage ratio467,387 11.78 8.500 

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 ActualFor Capital Adequacy Purposes
 AmountRatioRatio
As of June 30, 2022:
Company:
Community Bank Leverage ratio$495,063 12.29 %9.000 %
Bank:   
Community Bank Leverage ratio496,682 12.34 9.000 


 ActualFor Capital Adequacy Purposes
 AmountRatioRatio
As of December 31, 2020:
Company:
Community Bank Leverage ratio$452,123 11.91 %8.00 %
Bank:   
Community Bank Leverage ratio453,073 11.94 8.00 

 ActualFor Capital Adequacy Purposes
 AmountRatioRatio
As of December 31, 2021:
Company:
Community Bank Leverage ratio$484,486 11.80 %8.50 %
Bank:   
Community Bank Leverage ratio484,429 11.80 8.50 



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Discussion of operations for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 and 20202021

Net Income Overview
Net income increased $10.02decreased $6.83 million for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 compared to the first six months of 2020.2021.  Total net income was $28.81$21.98 million in 20212022 and $18.79$28.81 million in the comparable period in 2020, an increase2021, a decrease of 53.34%23.71%.  The changes in net income in 20212022 from the first six months of 20202021 were primarily the result of the following:

Net interest income increased by $2.24$1.44 million, before credit loss expense, attributable in large partprimarily due to a $5.02 millionlower interest expense from lower certificate of deposit volume and no FHLB borrowings, which more than offset the decrease in interest rate expense.income due to no PPP loan fees recognized in the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $3.23 million of PPP loan fees recognized in the comparable period in 2021.
For the six months ended June 30, 2021,2022, a credit loss expense was recorded totaling $3.61 million. This represents an increase in expense of $8.25 million from the reversal of credit loss reserves was recorded totalingof $4.64 million. This represents a decrease of $9.30 million from the provision for loan losses under the incurred loss model of $4.66 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020.2021.
Noninterest income increaseddecreased by $4.32$2.59 million.
Noninterest expenses increaseddecreased by $2.82$0.27 million.
Income tax expense increaseddecreased by $3.02$2.30 million.
For the six month period ended June 30, 20212022 and June 30, 20202021 basic earnings per share was $3.09$2.37 and $2.00,$3.09, respectively. Diluted earnings per share was $3.09$2.37 for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 compared to $2.00$3.09 for the same period in 2020.2021.

The Company’s net income for the period was driven primarily by three important factors.  The first important factor is credit loss expense recorded under CECL. The majority of the Company’s interest-earning assets are in loans outstanding, which amounted to more than $2.665$2.770 billion at June 30, 2021.2022. Expected credit loss expense is computed on a quarterly basis and is a result of management’s determination of the quality of the loan portfolio.  The expense reflects a number of factors, including the size of the loan portfolio, the overall composition of the loan portfolio and loan concentrations, the borrowers’ ability to repay, past loss experience, loan collateral values, the level of collateral-dependent loans and loans past due ninety days or more.  In addition, management considers the credit quality of the loans based on management’s review of problem and watch loans, including loans with historically higher credit risk. Credit loss expense was $3.61 million in 2022 compared to a reduction of expense of $4.64 million in 2021 under CECL compared to an expense of $4.66 million in 2020 under2021. The increase in expense when compared to the incurred loss model. The decreasesame period in 2021 is attributable to improvementsincreases in outstanding loan commitments, loan volume, lower prepayment and curtailment rates with the economicincreasing interest rates and qualitative factor forecasts,increases determined by management. The reduction in expense in 2021 was primarily Iowa unemployment, and continued improvement in asset quality, relativedue to the sizable expense taken for the first half of 2020 from management increases to qualitative factors as a result of the significant economic uncertainties surroundingallowance taken in 2020 in response to the pandemic.COVID-19 pandemic that were released in 2021. The Company believes that credit loss expense is expected to be dependent on the Company’s loan growth, local economic conditions, including, but not limited to, conditions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and the attendant risks and uncertainties related thereto, and asset quality and will continue to have potential volatility for the foreseeable future resulting from the adoption of CECL in the first quarter and the uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic.quality.

The second important factor affecting the Company’s net income is the interaction between changes in net interest margin and changes in average volumes of the Bank's earnings assets.  Net interest income of $52.43$53.87 million for the first six months of 20212022 was derived from the Company’s $3.796$3.945 billion of average earning assets during that period and its tax-equivalent net interest margin of 2.84%2.80%.  Average earning assets in the six months ended June 30, 20202021 were $3.282$3.796 billion and the tax-equivalent net interest margin was 3.13%2.84%. Net interest income for the Company increased primarily as a result of the continued lowlower interest ratesexpense from lower certificate of deposits volume and no FHLB borrowings. Also, interest income on interest bearing deposits resultinginvestment securities was higher due to increased volume of U.S. Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities and municipal securities though this was offset by no PPP fee income in decreased interest expenses.2022 compared to 2021. The Company expects net interest compression to impact earnings for the foreseeable future due to competition for loans and deposits combined with the low interest rate decreases by the Federal Reserve Board.environment in 2021 and 2020. The Company believes growth in net interest income will be contingent on the growth of the Company’s earning assets, and maintainingincreasing yield on loans.loans and the continued interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve Board.

The third significant factor affecting the Company’s net income is noninterest income, primarily the decrease in net gain on the sale of loans and trust fees.loans. The net gain on the sale of loans was $4.73$1.14 million and $2.56$4.73 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively, an increasea decrease of 85.09%75.97% for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 compared to the same period in 2020.2021. The amount of the net gain on sale of secondary market mortgage loans in each year can vary significantly. The volume of activity in these types of loans is directly related to the level of interest rates as well as the current origination and refinancing activity. The volume has been significantly impacted by the Federal Reserve Board's reduction ofincreases to the federal funds rate to 0.25%,so far in 2022, resulting in a significant decline in the amount of mortgage loan origination and refinance activity. Trust fees were $6.08 million and $4.96 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, an increase of 22.62% for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. This is primarily driven by the increase in assets under management of $0.52 billion from $1.88 billion as of June 30, 2020 to $2.40 billion as of June 30, 2021.


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Discussion of operations for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 and 20202021

Net Interest Income

Net interest income increased for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 compared to the comparable period in 2020.2021.  The increase was a result of the continued low interest rates on interest bearing deposits resulting in decreased interest expenses. The decrease inprimarily attributable to lower interest expense more than compensatedfrom lower certificate of deposits volume and no FHLB borrowings. Also, interest income on investment securities was higher due to increased volume of U.S. Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities and municipal securities though this was offset by no PPP fee income in 2022 compared to $3.23 million for the decreasecomparable period in interest income associated with the low rate environment.2021.  Net interest income is the excess of the interest and fees earned on interest-earning bearing assets over the interest expense of the interest-bearing liabilities.  The factors that have the greatest impact on net interest income are the average volume of earning assets for the period and the net interest margin.  The net interest margin for the first six months of 20212022 was 2.84%2.80% compared to 3.13%2.84% in 20202021 for the same period.  Interest expense decreased $5.02 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020 primarily due to decreasing interest rates on deposits. The measure is shown on a tax-equivalent basis using a tax rate of 21% to make the interest earned on taxable and non-taxable assets more comparable.  The change in average balances and average rates between periods and the effect on the net interest income on a tax equivalent basis for the six months ended in 20212022 compared to the comparable period in 20202021 are shown in the following table:
Increase (Decrease) in Net Interest Income Increase (Decrease) in Net Interest Income
Change in
Average Balance
Change in
Average Rate
Volume ChangesRate ChangesNet Change Change in
Average Balance
Change in
Average Rate
Volume ChangesRate ChangesNet Change
(Amounts in Thousands) (Amounts in Thousands)
Interest income:Interest income:Interest income:
Loans, netLoans, net$(5,608)(0.14)%$(187)$(2,103)$(2,290)Loans, net$7,947 (0.36)%$(282)$(4,386)$(4,668)
Taxable securitiesTaxable securities47,397 (0.54)318 (396)(78)Taxable securities241,911 — 1,903 (15)1,888 
Nontaxable securitiesNontaxable securities17,593 (0.32)235 (354)(119)Nontaxable securities32,291 (0.26)381 (269)112 
Federal funds soldFederal funds sold454,121 (0.48)1,307 (1,642)(335)Federal funds sold(132,488)0.30 (69)842 773 
$513,503  $1,673 $(4,495)$(2,822) $149,661  $1,933 $(3,828)$(1,895)
Interest expense:Interest expense:     Interest expense:     
Interest-bearing demand depositsInterest-bearing demand deposits$222,620 (0.37)%$(673)$1,909 $1,236 Interest-bearing demand deposits$109,221 (0.05)%$(137)$315 $178 
Savings depositsSavings deposits211,769 (0.24)(346)1,176 830 Savings deposits138,150 (0.03)(100)153 53 
Time depositsTime deposits(13,635)(0.45)189 1,520 1,709 Time deposits(98,057)(0.28)840 781 1,621 
FHLB borrowingsFHLB borrowings(80,000)(0.10)1,189 51 1,240 FHLB borrowings(105,000)(2.09)1,490 — 1,490 
Interest-bearing other liabilitiesInterest-bearing other liabilities— (1.08)— — — Interest-bearing other liabilities17 0.29 — — — 
$340,754  $359 $4,656 $5,015  $44,331  $2,093 $1,249 $3,342 
Change in net interest incomeChange in net interest income  $2,032 $161 $2,193 Change in net interest income  $4,026 $(2,579)$1,447 

Rate/volume variances are allocated on a consistent basis using the absolute values of changes in volume compared to the absolute values of the changes in rates. Interest on nontaxable securities and loans is shown on a tax-equivalent basis.

A summary of the net interest spread and margin is as follows:
(Tax Equivalent Basis)(Tax Equivalent Basis)20212020(Tax Equivalent Basis)20222021
Yield on average interest-earning assetsYield on average interest-earning assets3.34 %4.01 %Yield on average interest-earning assets3.11 %3.34 %
Rate on average interest-bearing liabilitiesRate on average interest-bearing liabilities0.67 1.15 Rate on average interest-bearing liabilities0.43 0.67 
Net interest spreadNet interest spread2.67 %2.86 %Net interest spread2.68 %2.67 %
Effect of noninterest-bearing fundsEffect of noninterest-bearing funds0.17 0.27 Effect of noninterest-bearing funds0.12 0.17 
Net interest margin (tax equivalent interest income divided by average interest-earning assets)Net interest margin (tax equivalent interest income divided by average interest-earning assets)2.84 %3.13 %Net interest margin (tax equivalent interest income divided by average interest-earning assets)2.80 %2.84 %


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Discussion of operations for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 and 20202021

In pricing loans and deposits, the Bank considers the U.S. Treasury indexes as benchmarks in determining interest rates.  The Federal Open Market Committee met four times during the first six months of 2021.2022.  The target rate decreasedincreased to 0.25%1.75% as of March 31, 2020.June 30, 2022.  Interest rates on loans are generally affected by the target rate since interest rates for the U.S. Treasury market normally increaseincrease or decrease when the Federal Reserve Board raises or lowers the federal funds rate.  As of June 30, 2021,2022, the rate indexes for the one, three and five year indexes were 0.07%2.80%, 0.46%2.99% and 0.87%3.01%, respectively.  The one year index decreased 56.25%increased 3,900% from 0.16%0.07% at June 30, 2020,2021, the three year index increased 155.56%550.00% and the five year index increased 200.00%245.98%.  The three year index was 0.18%0.46% and the five year index was 0.29%0.87% at June 30, 2020.2021.  The targeted federal funds rate was 1.75% at June 30, 2022 and 0.25% at June 30, 2021 and 2020.2021.  The Company anticipates short term and long term rates in the indexes to remain consistentincrease throughout 2021.2022.

Credit Loss Expense

Credit loss expense was a reduction of expense of $4.64$3.61 million for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 compared to an expense of $4.66 million in 2020 under the incurred loss model, a decreasereduction of expense of $9.30$4.64 million in 2021, an increase of expense of $8.25 million.  Credit loss expense is the amount necessary to adjust the allowance for credit losses to the level considered by management to appropriately account for the estimated current expected credit losses within the Bank's loan portfolio. The credit loss expense taken to fund the allowance for credit losses is computed on a quarterly basis and is a result of management’s determination of the quality of the loan portfolio.  The expense reflects a number of factors, including the size of the loan portfolio, the overall composition of the loan portfolio and loan concentrations, the impact on the borrowers’ ability to repay, past loss experience, loan collateral values, the level of collateral-dependent loans and loans past due ninety days or more.  In addition, management considers the credit quality of the loans based on management’s review of problem and watch loans, including loans with historically higher credit risks. Also, under CECL, a significant component in estimating expected credit losses are economic forecasts such as Iowa unemployment, national real gross domestic product (GDP), all-transactions house price index for Iowa and Iowa real GDP,gross domestic product. The increase in expense when compared to the same period in 2021 is attributable to increases in outstanding loan commitments, loan volume, lower prepayment and curtailment rates with the commercial real estate price index (CRE Index).increasing interest rates and qualitative factor increases determined by management. The reduction in expense in 2021 was primarily due to the increases to the allowance taken in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that were released in 2021. The Company believes that credit loss expense is expected to be dependent on the Company’s loan growth, local economic conditions, including, but not limited to, conditions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and the attendant risks and uncertainties related thereto, and asset quality and will continue to have potential volatility for the foreseeable future resulting from the adoption of CECL in the first quarter and the uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic.quality.

The allowance for credit losses balance is affected by charge-offs, net of recoveries, for the periods presented.  For the six months ended June 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, recoveries were $1.54$1.23 million and $0.81$1.54 million, respectively; and charge-offs were $0.79 million in 2022 and $0.27 million in 2021 and $1.61 million in 2020.2021.  The allowance for credit losses totaled $35.94$38.26 million at June 30, 20212022 compared to $37.07$35.47 million for the allowance for loan losses under the incurred loss model as of December 31, 2020.2021.  The allowance represented 1.34%1.36% and 1.37%1.33% of loans held for investment at June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021.

Noninterest Income

The following table sets forth the various categories of noninterest income for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 and 2020.2021.
Six Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
20212020$ Change% Change 20222021$ Change% Change
(Amounts in thousands) (Amounts in thousands)
Net gain on sale of loansNet gain on sale of loans$4,731 $2,556 $2,175 85.09 %Net gain on sale of loans$1,137 $4,731 $(3,594)(75.97)%
Trust feesTrust fees6,077 4,956 1,121 22.62 Trust fees6,479 6,077 402 6.62 
Service charges and feesService charges and fees5,654 4,791 863 18.01 Service charges and fees6,162 5,654 508 8.98 
Other noninterest incomeOther noninterest income558 385 173 44.94 Other noninterest income650 558 92 16.49 
Gain on sale of investment securities— 10 (10)(100.00)
$17,020 $12,698 $4,322 34.04 
$14,428 $17,020 $(2,592)(15.23)

Loans originated for sale in the first sixmonths of 2021 totaled $252.65 million compared to $237.42 million in the same period in 2020, an increase of 6.42%. In the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the net gain on sale of loans was

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Discussion of operations for


In the six months ended June 31,30, 2022 and 2021, and 2020

$4.73the net gain on sale of loans was $1.14 million and $2.56$4.73 million, respectively.  The amount of the net gain on sale of secondary market mortgage loans in each year can vary significantly.  The volume of activity, margin and demand in these types of loans is directly related to the level of interest rates.rates as well as the current origination and refinancing activity. The primary reason for the decrease in 2022 compared to 2021 is the increased mortgage interest rates in the first half of 2022 leading to the significant decrease in loans originated for sale. The servicing of the loans sold into the secondary market is not retained by the Company so these loans do not provide an ongoing stream of income.

TrustService charges and fees increased $1.12 million to $6.08$0.51 million for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 compared to the same period in 2020. This is due to the increase in assets under management of $0.52 billion from $1.88 billion as of June 30, 2020 to $2.40 billion as of June 30, 2021.

Service charges and fees increased $0.86 million to $5.65 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, primarily due to increased debit and credit card interchange fees from increased volume of transactions.

Other noninterest income categories experienced marginal period-to-period fluctuations for the six months ended June 30, 2021.2022.

Noninterest Expenses

The following table sets forth the various categories of noninterest expenses for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 and 2020.2021.
Six Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
20212020$ Change% Change 20222021$ Change% Change
(Amounts in thousands) (Amounts in thousands)
Salaries and employee benefitsSalaries and employee benefits$21,203 $19,710 $1,493 7.57 %Salaries and employee benefits$21,172 $21,203 $(31)(0.15)%
OccupancyOccupancy2,180 2,181 (1)(0.05)Occupancy2,241 2,180 61 2.80 
Furniture and equipmentFurniture and equipment3,871 3,750 121 3.23 Furniture and equipment3,380 3,871 (491)(12.68)
Office supplies and postageOffice supplies and postage840 908 (68)(7.49)Office supplies and postage952 840 112 13.33 
Advertising and business developmentAdvertising and business development984 1,139 (155)(13.61)Advertising and business development1,288 984 304 30.89 
Outside servicesOutside services6,285 5,202 1,083 20.82 Outside services5,916 6,285 (369)(5.87)
FDIC insurance assessmentFDIC insurance assessment510 394 116 29.44 FDIC insurance assessment548 510 38 7.45 
Other noninterest expenseOther noninterest expense1,045 815 230 28.22 Other noninterest expense1,152 1,045 107 10.24 
$36,918 $34,099 $2,819 8.27  $36,649 $36,918 $(269)(0.73)

In the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, salaries and employee benefits expense increased $1.49 million. The increase is primarily the result of increased variable compensation due to the increase in loans originated for sale and processing of PPP loans.

Outside services increased $1.08 million to $6.29 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, primarily due to increases in data processing expenses with the continued significant mortgage refinance activity and other professional services.

OtherAll noninterest expense categories experienced marginal period-to-period fluctuations for the six months ended June 30, 2021.2022.

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Discussion of operations for the three months ended June 30, 20212022 and 20202021

Net Income Overview

Net income increased $1.90decreased $2.28 million for the three months ended June 30, 20212022 compared to the same period in 2020.2021.  Total net income was $13.61$11.33 million in 20212022 and $11.71$13.61 million in the comparable period in 2020, an increase2021, a decrease of 16.22%16.78%.  For the three month periods ended June 30, 20212022 and 20202021 basic earnings per share was $1.46$1.22 and $1.25,$1.46, respectively. Diluted earnings per share was $1.46$1.22 for the three months ended June 30, 20212022 compared to $1.25$1.46 for the same period in 2020.2021.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income increased for the three months ended June 30, 20212022 compared to the comparable period in 2020.2021.  The increase was a result of the continued low interest rates on interest bearing deposits resulting in decreased interest expenses. The decrease in interest expense more than compensated for the decrease inAlso, interest income associated with the low rate environment.on investment securities was higher due to increased volume of U.S. Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities and municipal securities. Net interest income is the excess of the interest and fees earned on interest-earning bearing assets over the interest expense of the interest-bearing liabilities.  The factors that have the greatest impact on net interest income are the average volume of earning assets for the period and the net interest margin. Interest expense decreased $2.05$1.50 million for the three months ended June 30, 20212022 compared to the three months ended June 30, 20202021 primarily due to decreasing interest rates on deposits.deposits and lower volume of certificates of deposit and FHLB borrowings. The net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 20212022 was 2.77%2.96% compared to 3.10%2.77% in 20202021 for the same period.  The measure is shown on a tax-equivalent basis using a tax rate of 21% to make the interest earned on taxable and non-taxable assets more comparable.  The change in average balances and average rates between periods and the effect on the net interest income on a tax equivalent basis for the three months ended in 20212022 compared to the comparable period in 20202021 are shown in the following table:

Increase (Decrease) in Net Interest Income Increase (Decrease) in Net Interest Income
Change in
Average Balance
Change in
Average Rate
Volume ChangesRate ChangesNet Change Change in
Average Balance
Change in
Average Rate
Volume ChangesRate ChangesNet Change
(Amounts in Thousands) (Amounts in Thousands)
Interest income:Interest income:Interest income:
Loans, netLoans, net$(60,794)(0.14)%$(851)$(744)$(1,595)Loans, net$45,238 (0.25)%$343 $(1,561)$(1,218)
Taxable securitiesTaxable securities57,079 (0.51)201 (213)(12)Taxable securities336,094 0.23 1,381 193 1,574 
Nontaxable securitiesNontaxable securities27,579 (0.33)185 (183)Nontaxable securities22,440 (0.16)132 (101)31 
Federal funds soldFederal funds sold455,426 0.02 98 41 139 Federal funds sold(312,970)0.65 (84)686 602 
$479,290  $(367)$(1,099)$(1,466) $90,802  $1,772 $(783)$989 
Interest expense:Interest expense:     Interest expense:     
Interest-bearing demand depositsInterest-bearing demand deposits$204,104 (0.26)%$(251)$702 $451 Interest-bearing demand deposits$75,075 (0.02)%$(43)$40 $(3)
Savings depositsSavings deposits229,640 (0.10)(144)255 111 Savings deposits117,877 (0.01)(39)15 (24)
Time depositsTime deposits(27,368)(0.44)145 729 874 Time deposits(96,724)(0.27)405 377 782 
FHLB borrowingsFHLB borrowings(80,000)(0.09)588 23 611 FHLB borrowings(105,000)(2.82)749 — 749 
Interest-bearing other liabilitiesInterest-bearing other liabilities(0.21)— — — Interest-bearing other liabilities35 0.58 — — — 
$326,378 $338 $1,709 $2,047  $(8,737)$1,072 $432 $1,504 
Change in net interest incomeChange in net interest income  $(29)$610 $581 Change in net interest income  $2,844 $(351)$2,493 

Rate/volume variances are allocated on a consistent basis using the absolute values of changes in volume compared to the absolute values of the changes in rates. Interest on nontaxable securities and loans is shown on a tax-equivalent basis.






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Discussion of operations for the three months ended June 30, 20212022 and 20202021

A summary of the net interest spread and margin is as follows:
(Tax Equivalent Basis)(Tax Equivalent Basis)20212020(Tax Equivalent Basis)20222021
Yield on average interest-earning assetsYield on average interest-earning assets3.25 %3.89 %Yield on average interest-earning assets3.24 %3.25 %
Rate on average interest-bearing liabilitiesRate on average interest-bearing liabilities0.63 1.03 Rate on average interest-bearing liabilities0.43 0.63 
Net interest spreadNet interest spread2.62 %2.86 %Net interest spread2.81 %2.62 %
Effect of noninterest-bearing fundsEffect of noninterest-bearing funds0.15 0.24 Effect of noninterest-bearing funds0.15 0.15 
Net interest margin (tax equivalent interest income divided by average interest-earning assets)Net interest margin (tax equivalent interest income divided by average interest-earning assets)2.77 %3.10 %Net interest margin (tax equivalent interest income divided by average interest-earning assets)2.96 %2.77 %

Credit Loss Expense

Credit loss expense was a reduction ofan expense of $1.66$2.50 million for the three months ended June 30, 20212022 compared to an expense of $0.01 million in 2020 under the incurred loss model, a decreasereduction of expense of $1.67$1.66 million in 2021, an increase of expense of $4.16 million. Credit loss expense is the amount necessary to adjust the allowance for credit losses to the level considered by management to appropriately account for the estimated current expected credit losses within the Bank's loan portfolio. The credit loss expense taken to fund the allowance for credit losses is computed on a quarterly basis and is a result of management’s determination of the quality of the loan portfolio.  The expense reflects a number of factors, including the size of the loan portfolio, the overall composition of the loan portfolio and loan concentrations, the impact on the borrowers’ ability to repay, past loss experience, loan collateral values, the level of collateral-dependent loans and loans past due ninety days or more.  In addition, management considers the credit quality of the loans based on management’s review of problem and watch loans, including loans with historically higher credit risks. Also, under CECL, a significant component in estimating expected credit losses are economic forecasts such as Iowa unemployment, all-transactions house price index for Iowa and Iowa real gross domestic product. The increase in expense when compared to the same period in 2021 is attributable to increases in outstanding loan commitments, loan volume, lower prepayment and curtailment rates with the increasing interest rates and qualitative factor increases determined by management. The reduction in expense in 2021 was primarily due to the increases to the allowance taken in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that were released in 2021. The Company believes that credit loss expense is expected to be dependent on the Company’s loan growth, local economic conditions, including, but not limited to, conditions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and the attendant risks and uncertainties related thereto, and asset quality and will continue to have potential volatility for the foreseeable future resulting from the adoption of CECL in the first quarter and the uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic.quality.

The allowance for credit losses balance is affected by charge-offs, net of recoveries, for the periods presented.  For the three months ended June 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, recoveries were $0.83$0.78 million and $0.44$0.83 million, respectively; and charge-offs were $0.45 million in 2022 and $0.10 million in 2021 and $1.17 million in 2020.2021. 

Noninterest Income

The following table sets forth the various categories of noninterest income for the three months ended June 30, 20212022 and 2020.2021.
Three Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended June 30,
20212020$ Change% Change 20222021$ Change% Change
(Amounts in thousands) (Amounts in thousands)
Net gain on sale of loansNet gain on sale of loans$1,728 $1,898 $(170)(8.96)%Net gain on sale of loans$326 $1,728 $(1,402)(81.13)%
Trust feesTrust fees3,064 2,386 678 28.42 Trust fees3,211 3,064 147 4.80 
Service charges and feesService charges and fees3,114 2,262 852 37.67 Service charges and fees3,282 3,114 168 5.39 
Other noninterest incomeOther noninterest income76 (15)91 (606.67)Other noninterest income132 76 56 73.68 
$7,982 $6,531 $1,451 22.22  $6,951 $7,982 $(1,031)(12.92)

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In the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, the net gain on sale of loans was $0.33 million and $1.73 million, respectively.  The amount of the net gain on sale of secondary market mortgage loans in each year can vary significantly.  The volume of activity, margin and demand in these types of loans is directly related to the level of interest rates as well as the current origination and refinancing activity. The primary reason for the decrease in 2022 compared to 2021 is the same periodincreased mortgage interest rates in 2020. This is duethe first half of 2022 leading to the increasesignificant decrease in assets under managementloans originated for sale. The servicing of $0.52 billion from $1.88 billion asthe loans sold into the secondary market is not retained by the Company so these loans do not provide an ongoing stream of June 30, 2020 to $2.40 billion as of June 30, 2021.

Service charges and fees increased $0.85 million to $3.14 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, primarily due to increased debit card interchange fees from increased volume of transactions.

income. Other noninterest income categories experienced marginal period-to-period fluctuations for the three months ended June 30, 2021.
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Discussion of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 20202022.

Noninterest Expenses

The following table sets forth the various categories of noninterest expenses for the three months ended June 30, 20212022 and 2020.2021.

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
20212020$ Change% Change 20222021$ Change% Change
(Amounts in thousands) (Amounts in thousands)
Salaries and employee benefitsSalaries and employee benefits$10,639 $10,126 $513 5.07 %Salaries and employee benefits$10,776 $10,639 $137 1.29 %
OccupancyOccupancy1,042 1,029 13 1.26 Occupancy1,109 1,042 67 6.43 
Furniture and equipmentFurniture and equipment1,888 1,969 (81)(4.11)Furniture and equipment1,683 1,888 (205)(10.86)
Office supplies and postageOffice supplies and postage386 405 (19)(4.69)Office supplies and postage468 386 82 21.24 
Advertising and business developmentAdvertising and business development449 380 69 18.16 Advertising and business development558 449 109 24.28 
Outside servicesOutside services3,097 2,517 580 23.04 Outside services2,966 3,097 (131)(4.23)
FDIC insurance assessmentFDIC insurance assessment252 214 38 17.76 FDIC insurance assessment267 252 15 5.95 
Other noninterest expenseOther noninterest expense466 232 234 100.86 Other noninterest expense747 466 281 60.30 
$18,219 $16,872 $1,347 7.98  $18,574 $18,219 $355 1.95 

In the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, salaries and employee benefits expense increased $0.51 million. The increase is primarily the result of hiring additional employees to staff growth, increased variable compensation due to the increase in loans originated for sale described above and increased overtime due to the increase in loans originated for sale and processing of PPP loans.

Outside services increased $0.58 million to $3.10 million compared to the same period in 2020, primarily due to anticipated increases in data processing expenses with the continued significant mortgage refinance activity and other professional services.

OtherAll noninterest expense categories experienced marginal period-to-period fluctuations for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.

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Income Taxes

Federal and state income tax expenses were $8.37$6.07 million and $5.35$8.37 million for the six months ended June 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively. Income taxes as a percentage of income before taxes were 21.63% in 2022 and 22.51% in 2021 and 22.16% in 2020.2021.

Liquidity

The Company actively monitors and manages its liquidity position with the objective of maintaining sufficient cash flows to fund operations, meet client commitments, take advantage of market opportunities and provide a margin against unforeseeable liquidity needs.  Federal funds sold and investment securities available for sale are readily marketable assets.  Maturities of all investment securities are managed to meet the Company’s normal liquidity needs, to respond to market changes or to adjust the Company’s interest rate risk position.  Investment securities available for sale comprised 11.93%19.49% of the Company’s total assets at June 30, 20212022 compared to 10.80%13.63% at December 31, 2020.2021.

The Company has historically maintained a stable deposit base and a relatively low level of large deposits, which has mitigated the volatility in the Company’s liquidity position.  As of June 30, 2021,2022, the Company had borrowed $105.00 millionno outstanding borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Des Moines.  Advances are used as a means of providing both long and short-term, fixed-rate funding for certain assets and for managing interest rate risk.  The Company had additional borrowing capacity available from the FHLB of approximately $748.68$892.09 million at June 30, 2021.2022.

As additional sources of liquidity, the Company has the ability to borrow up to $10.00 million from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and has lines of credit with three banks totaling $527.28$556.68 million.  The borrowings under these credit lines would be secured by the Bank’s investment securities.  The combination of high levels of potentially liquid assets, low dependence on volatile liabilities and additional borrowing capacity provided sources of liquidity for the Company which management considered sufficient at June 30, 2021.2022.

As of June 30, 2021,2022, investment securities with a carrying value of $10.21$9.38 million were pledged to collateralize public and trust deposits derivative financial instruments, and other borrowings.  As of December 31, 2020,2021, investment securities with a carrying value of $10.23$10.03 million were pledged.

Contractual Obligations

There have been no material changes with regard to contractual obligations disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.
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Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The Company's primary market risk exposure is to changes in interest rates.  Interest rate risk is the risk to current or anticipated earnings or capital arising from movements in interest rates.  Interest rate risk arises from repricing risk, basis risk, yield curve risk and options risk.  Repricing risk is the difference between the timing of rate changes and the timing of cash flows.  Basis risk is the difference from changing rate relationships among different yield curves affecting Bank activities.  Yield curve risk is the difference from changing rate relationships across the spectrum of maturities.  Option risk is the difference resulting from interest-related options imbedded in Bank products.  The Bank’s primary source of interest rate risk exposure arises from repricing risk.  To measure this risk the Bank uses a static gap measurement system that identifies the repricing gaps across the full maturity spectrum of the Bank’s assets and liabilities and an earnings simulation approach.  The gap schedule is known as the interest rate sensitivity report.  The report reflects the repricing characteristics of the Bank’s assets and liabilities.  The report details the calculation of the gap ratio.  This ratio indicates the amount of interest-earning assets repricing within a given period in comparison to the amount of interest-bearing liabilities repricing within the same period of time.  A gap ratio of 1.0 indicates a matched position, in which case the effect on net interest income due to interest rate movements will be minimal.  A gap ratio of less than 1.0 indicates that more liabilities than assets reprice within the time period, and a ratio greater than 1.0 indicates that more assets reprice than liabilities.

The Company's asset/liability management, or its management of interest rate risk, is focused primarily on evaluating and managing net interest income given various risk criteria.  Factors beyond the Company's control, such as market interest rates and competition, may also have an impact on the Company's interest income and interest expense.  In the absence of other factors, the Company's overall yield on interest-earning assets will increase as will its cost of funds on its interest-bearing liabilities when market interest rates increase over an extended period of time.  Inversely, the Company's yields and cost of funds will decrease when market rates decline.  The Company is able to manage these swings to some extent by attempting to control the maturity or rate adjustments of its interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities over given periods of time.

The Bank maintains an Asset/Liability Committee, which meets at least quarterly to review the interest rate sensitivity position and to review and develop various strategies for managing interest rate risk within the context of the following factors: 1) capital adequacy, 2) asset/liability mix, 3) economic outlook, 4) market characteristics and 5) the interest rate forecast.  In addition, the Bank uses a simulation model to review various assumptions relating to interest rate movement.  The model attempts to limit rate risk even if it appears the Bank’s asset and liability maturities are perfectly matched and a favorable interest margin is present.  The Bank’s policy is to generally maintain a balance between profitability and interest rate risk.

In order to minimize the potential effects of adverse material and prolonged increases or decreases in market interest rates on the Company's operations, management has implemented an asset/liability program designed to mitigate the Company's interest rate sensitivity.  The program emphasizes the origination of adjustable rate loans, which are held in the portfolio, the investment of excess cash in short or intermediate term interest-earning assets, and the solicitation of transaction deposit accounts, which are less sensitive to changes in interest rates and can be re-priced rapidly.

There have been no material changes in theThe Bank's interest rate risk, as monitored by management, has increased since December 31, 2020. Such risk remains2021. Our earnings and cash flows are largely dependent upon our net interest income. Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors that are beyond our control, including domestic and local economic conditions and the policies of various governmental and regulatory agencies and, in particular, the Federal Reserve. The FOMC, with particular attention being given to ongoing supply chain disruptions, rising energy and commodity prices and the global economic impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, has signaled that additional increases may be appropriate if inflation pressures remain elevated dueor intensify. Further increases to prevailing interest rates could influence the interest we receive on loans and investments and the amount of interest we pay on deposits and borrowings. Moreover, additional and aggressive increases to the significant Federal Reservetarget range for the federal funds rate, cutscombined with ongoing geopolitical instability, raise the risk of economic recession. Any such downturn, especially in the first quarterregions in which we operate, may adversely affect our asset quality, deposit levels, loan demand and results of 2020 and the continued low interest rate environment.operations.
Item 4.Controls and Procedures

The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).  Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective, as of the end of the period covered by this report, in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  There have been no changes in the Company’s
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internal controls over financial reporting during the six months ended June 30, 20212022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.




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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.Legal Proceedings

None.

Item 1A.Risk Factors
 
Except as otherwise providednoted below, there have been no material changes fromin the Company’s risk factors from those disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.

Our allowances for credit losses for loansEconomic and debt securities may prove inadequate or we may be negatively affected by credit risk exposures. Also, future additions to our allowance for credit losses will reduce our future earnings.Market Risks

Our business dependsGlobal Economic and Geopolitical Instability and Inflationary Risks

Instability in global economic conditions and geopolitical matters, as well as volatility in financial markets, could have a material adverse effect on the creditworthiness of our customers. As with most financial institutions, we maintain allowances for credit losses for loans and debt securities to provide for defaults and nonperformance, which represent an estimate of expected losses over the remaining contractual lives of the loan and debt security portfolios. This estimate is the result of our continuing evaluation of specific credit risks and loss experience, current loan and debt security portfolio quality, present economic, political and regulatory conditions, industry concentrations, reasonable and supportable forecasts for future conditions and other factors that may indicate losses. The determination of the appropriate levels of the allowances for loan and debt security credit losses inherently involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and requires us to make estimates of current credit risks and future trends, all of which may undergo material changes. Generally, our nonperforming loans and OREO reflect operating difficulties of individual borrowers and weaknesses in the economies of the markets we serve. The allowances may not be adequate to cover actual losses, and future allowance for credit losses could materially and adversely affect our financial condition,Company’s results of operations and cash flows.


Our accounting policiesfinancial condition. The macroeconomic environment in the United States is susceptible to global events and methods are fundamentalvolatility in financial markets. For example, global demand for products continues to how we report ourexceed supply during the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, creating significant inflationary pressures which, in turn, may adversely impact regional and global economic conditions, as well as the Company’s financial condition and results of operations, and we use estimates in determining the fair value of certain of our assets, the expected credit losses related to loans and debt securities, and the amount of other loss contingencies as of the balance sheet date, which estimates are subject to very large uncertainty.

A portion of our assets are carried on the balance sheet at fair value, including debt securities available for sale. Generally, for assets that are reported at fair value, we use quoted market prices or internal valuation models that utilize observable market data inputs to estimate their fair value as of the balance sheet date. In certain cases, observable market prices and data may not be readily available or their availability may be diminished due to market conditions. We use financial models to value certain of these assets. These models are complex and use asset-specific collateral data and market inputs for interest rates. Although we have processes and procedures in place governing internal valuation models and their testing and calibration, such assumptions are complex as we must make judgments about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Different assumptions could have resulted in significant changes in valuation, which in turn would have affected earnings or resulted in significant changes in the dollar amount of assets reported on the balance sheet or both.

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Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
The following table sets forth information about the Company’s stock purchases, all of which were made pursuant to the 2005 Stock Repurchase Program, for the three months ended June 30, 2021:2022:

PeriodPeriodTotal number of shares
purchased
Average price paid per
share
Total number of
shares purchased
as part of publicly
announced plans
or programs
Maximum number
of shares that may
yet be purchased
under the plans
or programs (1)
PeriodTotal number of shares
purchased
Average price paid per
share
Total number of
shares purchased
as part of publicly
announced plans
or programs
Maximum number
of shares that may
yet be purchased
under the plans
or programs (1)
April 1 to April 30April 1 to April 302,652 $63.50 2,652 126,871 April 1 to April 307,048 $70.00 7,048 61,796 
May 1 to May 31May 1 to May 314,441 64.50 4,441 122,430 May 1 to May 318,730 70.36 8,730 53,066 
June 1 to June 30June 1 to June 301,635 65.49 1,635 120,795 June 1 to June 3018,996 71.00 18,996 34,070 
TotalTotal8,728 $64.38 8,728 120,795 Total34,774 $70.64 34,774 34,070 
 
(1)  On July 26, 2005, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “2005 Stock Repurchase Program”).  The Company’s Board of Directors has authorized the 2005 Stock Repurchase Program through December 31, 2022.2023.  The Company expects the purchases pursuant to the 2005 Stock Repurchase Program to be made from time to time in private transactions at a price equal to the most recent quarterly independent appraisal of the shares of the Company’s common stock and with the Board reviewing the overall results of the 2005 Stock Repurchase Program on a quarterly basis.  All purchases made pursuant to the 2005 Stock Repurchase Program since its inception have been made on that basis.  The amount and timing of stock repurchases will be based on various factors, such as the Board’s assessment of the Company’s capital structure and liquidity, the amount of interest shown by shareholders in selling shares of stock to the Company at their appraised value, and applicable regulatory, legal and accounting factors. 
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Item 3.Defaults upon Senior Securities
 
Hills Bancorporation has no senior securities.

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosure
 
Not applicable.
Item 5.Other Information

None.

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Item 6.Exhibits

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

  HILLS BANCORPORATION
   
Date:August 6, 20215, 2022 By:  /s/ Dwight O. Seegmiller
  Dwight O. Seegmiller, Director, President and Chief Executive Officer
   
Date:August 6, 20215, 2022 By:  /s/ Joseph A. Schueller
  Joseph A. Schueller, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer

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