UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

____________

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended

March 31,September 30, 2020

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 001-32964

THE FIRST OF LONG ISLAND CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

New York

11-2672906

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

10 Glen Head Road, Glen Head, NY

 

11545

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(516) 671-4900

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

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

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

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common stock, $0.10 par value per share

FLIC

Nasdaq

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

Yes x   No ¨ 

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

Yes x   No ¨ 

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

Large Accelerated Filer ¨

Accelerated Filer x

Non-Accelerated Filer ¨

Emerging Growth Company ¨

Smaller Reporting Company ¨

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes ¨   No x 

As of April 30,October 31, 2020, the registrant had 23,845,58223,887,063 shares of common stock, $0.10 par value per share, outstanding.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Consolidated Balance Sheets

1

Consolidated Statements of Income

2

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

3

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

4

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

56

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

67

ITEM 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

20

ITEM 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

2928

ITEM 4.

Controls and Procedures

3130

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

Legal Proceedings

3130

ITEM 1A.

Risk Factors

3130

ITEM 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

3230

ITEM 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

3330

ITEM 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

3330

ITEM 5.

Other Information

3330

ITEM 6.

Exhibits

3330

Signatures

3532

 


PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

March 31,

December 31,

September 30,

December 31,

(dollars in thousands)

2020

2019

2020

2019

Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

120,208

$

38,968

$

163,852

$

38,968

Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value

679,463

697,544

646,106

697,544

Loans:

Commercial and industrial

126,073

103,879

102,405

103,879

SBA Paycheck Protection Program

166,405

Secured by real estate:

Commercial mortgages

1,376,257

1,401,289

1,331,890

1,401,289

Residential mortgages

1,558,401

1,621,419

1,379,181

1,621,419

Home equity lines

60,296

59,231

55,070

59,231

Consumer and other

2,274

2,431

1,167

2,431

3,123,301

3,188,249

3,036,118

3,188,249

Allowance for credit losses

(34,105)

(29,289)

(32,792)

(29,289)

3,089,196

3,158,960

3,003,326

3,158,960

Restricted stock, at cost

30,224

30,899

22,029

30,899

Bank premises and equipment, net

39,646

40,017

38,691

40,017

Right-of-use asset - operating leases

13,992

14,343

12,387

14,343

Bank-owned life insurance

83,680

83,119

84,850

83,119

Pension plan assets, net

18,341

18,275

18,472

18,275

Deferred income tax benefit

3,767

317

3,395

317

Other assets

15,850

15,401

18,200

15,401

$

4,094,367

$

4,097,843

$

4,011,308

$

4,097,843

Liabilities:

Deposits:

Checking

$

973,355

$

911,978

$

1,165,065

$

911,978

Savings, NOW and money market

1,682,389

1,720,599

1,638,980

1,720,599

Time, $100,000 and over

250,991

242,359

196,989

242,359

Time, other

267,102

269,080

247,812

269,080

3,173,837

3,144,016

3,248,846

3,144,016

Short-term borrowings

60,599

190,710

57,708

190,710

Long-term debt

452,472

337,472

273,002

337,472

Operating lease liability

14,874

15,220

13,230

15,220

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

16,376

21,317

20,788

21,317

3,718,158

3,708,735

3,613,574

3,708,735

Stockholders' Equity:

Common stock, par value $0.10 per share:

Authorized, 80,000,000 shares;

Issued and outstanding, 23,806,901 and 23,934,632 shares

2,381

2,393

Issued and outstanding, 23,864,840 and 23,934,632 shares

2,386

2,393

Surplus

105,156

111,744

106,595

111,744

Retained earnings

276,913

274,376

289,612

274,376

384,450

388,513

398,593

388,513

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

(8,241)

595

(859)

595

376,209

389,108

397,734

389,108

$

4,094,367

$

4,097,843

$

4,011,308

$

4,097,843

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements

 

1


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

Nine Months Ended

Three Months Ended

Three Months Ended March 31,

September 30,

September 30,

(in thousands, except per share data)

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

Interest and dividend income:

Loans

$

28,931

$

29,416

$

83,349

$

88,382

$

26,461

$

29,353

Investment securities:

Taxable

3,426

4,045

9,972

11,726

3,223

3,758

Nontaxable

2,565

3,092

7,520

8,819

2,454

2,773

34,922

36,553

100,841

108,927

32,138

35,884

Interest expense:

Savings, NOW and money market deposits

4,280

4,000

7,946

13,856

1,307

5,015

Time deposits

3,042

3,398

8,487

11,361

2,559

4,030

Short-term borrowings

619

1,965

1,219

2,569

334

62

Long-term debt

1,995

1,780

6,177

5,558

2,020

1,883

9,936

11,143

23,829

33,344

6,220

10,990

Net interest income

24,986

25,410

77,012

75,583

25,918

24,894

Provision (credit) for credit losses

2,358

(457)

Net interest income after provision (credit) for credit losses

22,628

25,867

Provision for credit losses

2,450

279

314

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

74,562

75,304

25,918

24,580

Noninterest income:

Investment Management Division income

548

481

1,620

1,502

553

504

Service charges on deposit accounts

987

705

2,267

2,321

661

836

Net gains on sales of securities

2,556

2,556

Other

1,483

1,258

4,502

4,058

1,586

1,380

3,018

2,444

10,945

7,881

5,356

2,720

Noninterest expense:

Salaries and employee benefits

9,274

9,258

28,278

26,536

9,365

8,555

Occupancy and equipment

3,072

2,937

9,324

8,712

3,191

2,872

Debt extinguishment

2,559

2,559

Other

2,512

2,940

8,496

8,993

3,024

2,903

14,858

15,135

48,657

44,241

18,139

14,330

Income before income taxes

10,788

13,176

36,850

38,944

13,135

12,970

Income tax expense

1,640

2,335

6,176

6,576

2,368

2,187

Net income

$

9,148

$

10,841

$

30,674

$

32,368

$

10,767

$

10,783

Weighted average:

Common shares

23,904,266

25,284,357

23,867,726

24,855,562

23,860,764

24,470,249

Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units

54,633

156,204

38,678

177,072

37,773

192,860

23,958,899

25,440,561

23,906,404

25,032,634

23,898,537

24,663,109

Earnings per share:

Basic

$0.38

$0.43

$1.29

$1.30

$0.45

$0.44

Diluted

$0.38

$0.43

1.28

1.29

0.45

0.44

Cash dividends declared per share

$0.18

$0.17

0.55

0.52

0.19

0.18

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements 

 

 

2


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) 

 

Nine Months Ended

Three Months Ended

Three Months Ended March 31,

September 30,

September 30,

(in thousands)

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

Net income

$

9,148

$

10,841

$

30,674

$

32,368

$

10,767

$

10,783

Other comprehensive income (loss):

Change in net unrealized holding gains (losses) on
available-for-sale securities

(8,850)

8,417

Change in net unrealized holding gains on
available-for-sale securities

77

16,479

485

848

Change in funded status of pension plan

88

264

88

Change in net unrealized loss on derivative instruments

(3,764)

(1,545)

(2,152)

(4,334)

1,250

(276)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before income taxes

(12,614)

6,960

(2,075)

12,409

1,735

660

Income tax expense (benefit)

(3,778)

2,098

(621)

3,764

521

197

Other comprehensive income (loss)

(8,836)

4,862

(1,454)

8,645

1,214

463

Comprehensive income

$

312

$

15,703

$

29,220

$

41,013

$

11,981

$

11,246

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements 

 

 

3


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

Accumulated

Accumulated

Other

Other

Common Stock

Retained

Comprehensive

Common Stock

Retained

Comprehensive

(dollars in thousands)

Shares

Amount

Surplus

Earnings

Income (Loss)

Total

Shares

Amount

Surplus

Earnings

Income (Loss)

Total

Balance, January 1, 2020

23,934,632

$

2,393

$

111,744

$

274,376

$

595

$

389,108

23,934,632

$

2,393

$

111,744

$

274,376

$

595

$

389,108

Effect of adopting ASU 2016-13

(2,325)

(2,325)

(2,325)

(2,325)

Balance at January 1, 2020 as adjusted

for change in accounting principle

23,934,632

2,393

111,744

272,051

595

386,783

23,934,632

2,393

111,744

272,051

595

386,783

Net income

9,148

9,148

9,148

9,148

Other comprehensive loss

(8,836)

(8,836)

(8,836)

(8,836)

Repurchase of common stock

(261,700)

(26)

(5,911)

(5,937)

(261,700)

(26)

(5,911)

(5,937)

Shares withheld upon the vesting

and conversion of RSUs

(66,142)

(6)

(1,521)

(1,527)

(66,142)

(6)

(1,521)

(1,527)

Common stock issued under

stock compensation plans

178,373

18

205

223

178,373

18

205

223

Common stock issued under

dividend reinvestment and

stock purchase plan

21,738

2

388

390

21,738

2

388

390

Stock-based compensation

251

251

251

251

Cash dividends declared

(4,286)

(4,286)

(4,286)

(4,286)

Balance, March 31, 2020

23,806,901

$

2,381

$

105,156

$

276,913

$

(8,241)

$

376,209

Balance at March 31, 2020

23,806,901

2,381

105,156

276,913

(8,241)

376,209

Net income

10,759

10,759

Other comprehensive income

6,168

6,168

Common stock issued under

stock compensation plans

41,725

4

32

36

Stock-based compensation

859

859

Cash dividends declared

(4,293)

(4,293)

Balance at June 30, 2020

23,848,626

2,385

106,047

283,379

(2,073)

389,738

Net income

10,767

10,767

Other comprehensive income

1,214

1,214

Common stock issued under

stock compensation plans

2,082

31

31

Common stock issued under

dividend reinvestment and

stock purchase plan

14,132

1

202

203

Stock-based compensation

315

315

Cash dividends declared

(4,534)

(4,534)

Balance, September 30, 2020

23,864,840

$

2,386

$

106,595

$

289,612

$

(859)

$

397,734


4


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

(CONTINUED)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

Accumulated

Accumulated

Other

Other

Common Stock

Retained

Comprehensive

Common Stock

Retained

Comprehensive

(dollars in thousands)

Shares

Amount

Surplus

Earnings

Loss

Total

Shares

Amount

Surplus

Earnings

Loss

Total

Balance, January 1, 2019

25,422,740

$

2,542

$

145,163

$

249,922

$

(9,440)

$

388,187

25,422,740

$

2,542

$

145,163

$

249,922

$

(9,440)

$

388,187

Net income

10,841

10,841

10,841

10,841

Other comprehensive income

4,862

4,862

4,862

4,862

Repurchase of common stock

(674,800)

(67)

(15,264)

(15,331)

(674,800)

(67)

(15,264)

(15,331)

Shares withheld upon the vesting

and conversion of RSUs

(39,947)

(4)

(826)

(830)

(39,947)

(4)

(826)

(830)

Common stock issued under

stock compensation plans

122,456

12

223

235

122,456

12

223

235

Common stock issued under

dividend reinvestment and

stock purchase plan

69,898

7

1,427

1,434

69,898

7

1,427

1,434

Stock-based compensation

1,295

1,295

1,295

1,295

Cash dividends declared

(4,251)

(4,251)

(4,251)

(4,251)

Balance, March 31, 2019

24,900,347

$

2,490

$

132,018

$

256,512

$

(4,578)

$

386,442

24,900,347

$

2,490

$

132,018

$

256,512

$

(4,578)

$

386,442

Net income

10,744

10,744

Other comprehensive income

3,320

3,320

Repurchase of common stock

(240,300)

(24)

(5,259)

(5,283)

Common stock issued under

stock compensation plans

1,362

30

30

Stock-based compensation

373

373

Cash dividends declared

(4,189)

(4,189)

Balance, June 30, 2019

24,661,409

$

2,466

$

127,162

$

263,067

$

(1,258)

$

391,437

Net income

10,783

10,783

Other comprehensive income

463

463

Repurchase of common stock

(494,800)

(50)

(10,825)

(10,875)

Common stock issued under

stock compensation plans

6,679

1

86

87

Common stock issued under

dividend reinvestment and

stock purchase plan

9,191

1

189

190

Stock-based compensation

396

396

Cash dividends declared

(4,352)

(4,352)

Balance, September 30, 2019

24,182,479

$

2,418

$

117,008

$

269,498

$

(795)

$

388,129

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements

 

45


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) 

Three Months Ended March 31,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

(in thousands)

2020

2019

2020

2019

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

Net income

$

9,148

$

10,841

$

30,674

$

32,368

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

Provision (credit) for credit losses

2,358

(457)

Provision for deferred income taxes

1,319

512

Provision for credit losses

2,450

279

Credit provision for deferred income taxes

(1,458)

(470)

Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment

1,014

987

3,141

3,006

Amortization of right-of-use asset - operating leases

547

522

1,635

1,597

Premium amortization on investment securities, net

307

284

1,182

949

Net gains on sales of securities

(2,556)

Stock-based compensation expense

251

1,295

1,425

2,064

Accretion of cash surrender value on bank-owned life insurance

(561)

(535)

(1,731)

(1,633)

Pension expense (credit)

(65)

101

(197)

303

Decrease in other liabilities

(5,367)

(2,381)

(5,005)

(2,124)

Other increases in assets

(424)

(199)

Other decreases (increases) in assets

(2,713)

530

Net cash provided by operating activities

8,527

10,970

26,847

36,869

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

Available-for-sale securities:

Proceeds from sales

64,453

Proceeds from maturities and redemptions

18,840

18,747

109,354

90,014

Purchases

(9,916)

(2,526)

(120,918)

(44,981)

Held-to-maturity securities:

Proceeds from maturities and redemptions

386

3,107

Purchases

(1,569)

Net decrease in loans

64,518

8,899

150,296

65,004

Net decrease in restricted stock

675

11,275

8,870

10,552

Purchases of premises and equipment, net

(643)

(801)

(1,815)

(2,144)

Net cash provided by investing activities

73,474

35,980

210,240

119,983

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

Net increase in deposits

29,821

222,237

104,830

141,851

Net decrease in short-term borrowings

(130,111)

(253,747)

(133,002)

(237,298)

Proceeds from long-term debt

120,000

14,445

120,000

48,945

Repayment of long-term debt

(5,000)

(10,000)

(184,470)

(50,500)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of shares withheld

(940)

807

Issuance of common stock, net of shares withheld

(738)

1,059

Repurchase of common stock

(5,937)

(15,331)

(5,937)

(31,489)

Cash dividends paid

(8,594)

(8,702)

(12,886)

(12,890)

Net cash used in financing activities

(761)

(50,291)

(112,203)

(140,322)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

81,240

(3,341)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

124,884

16,530

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

38,968

47,358

38,968

47,358

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

120,208

$

44,017

$

163,852

$

63,888

Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures:

Cash paid for:

Interest

$

9,806

$

10,896

$

24,109

$

33,161

Income taxes

7,432

6,557

Operating cash flows from operating leases

657

712

2,019

1,891

Noncash investing and financing activities:

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities

196

15,713

423

16,483

Cash dividends payable

5

4,534

4,358

 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements 

 

56


NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION 

The accounting and reporting policies of The First of Long Island Corporation (“Corporation”) reflect banking industry practice and conform to generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiary, The First National Bank of Long Island (“Bank”). The Bank has 2 wholly owned subsidiaries: FNY Service Corp. and The First of Long Island Agency, Inc. The Bank and FNY Service Corp. jointly own another subsidiary, The First of Long Island REIT, Inc., a real estate investment trust. The consolidated entity is referred to as the “Corporation” and the Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the “Bank.” All intercompany balances and amounts have been eliminated. For further information refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

The consolidated financial information included herein as of and for the periods ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019 is unaudited. However, such information reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim periods. The December 31, 2019 consolidated balance sheet was derived from the Corporation's December 31, 2019 audited consolidated financial statements. When appropriate, items in the prior year financial statements are reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Use of Estimates. In preparing the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported asset and liability balances, revenue and expense amounts, and the disclosures provided, including disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, based on available information. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Information available which could affect these judgements include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, changes in the performance of the economy including the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (“pandemic”) on both the allowance and provision for credit losses, and changes in the financial condition of borrowers.

The Corporation considered the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic which did have a material adverse impact on the provision for credit losses, and subsequent to March 31, 2020 resulted in certain loan modifications. The Corporation could experience a further material adverse effect on its business as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the resulting governmental actions to curtail its spread. It is at least reasonably possible that information which was available at the date of the financial statements will change in the near term due to the COVID-19 pandemic and that the effect of the change would be material to the financial statements. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic will impact our estimates and assumptions is highly uncertain and we are unable to make an estimate at this time.

Adoption of New Accounting Standards. In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13 “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (Topic 326)” (“CECL”). This standard changes the methodology used to determine the allowance for loan losses from an incurred loss model to a current expected credit loss model. The CECL model requires the Bank to maintain at each periodic reporting date an allowance for credit losses (“ACL” or “allowance”) in an amount that is equal to its estimate of expected lifetime credit losses on all financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loan receivables, held-to-maturity debt securities and certain off-balance sheet credit exposures. Management adopted ASU 2016-13, as amended, on January 1, 2020 using the modified retrospective approach for all financial assets measured at amortized cost and off-balance sheet credit commitments. Results for reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020 are presented under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 326 while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP.

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On January 1, 2020, the Corporation recorded a net decrease to retained earnings of $2,325,000, net of tax effect of $993,000, for the implementation of ASC 326, with offsetting increases of $2,888,000 and $430,000 to the ACL on loans and off-balance sheet credit exposures, respectively. The following table illustrates the impact of ASC 326.

January 1, 2020

Impact of

As Reported

Pre-ASC 326

ASC 326

(in thousands)

Under ASC 326

Adoption

Adoption

Assets:

Allowance for credit losses on loans:

Commercial and industrial

$

1,249

$

1,493

$

(244)

Commercial mortgages:

Multifamily

8,210

7,151

1,059

Other

3,451

3,498

(47)

Owner-occupied

1,699

921

778

Residential mortgages:

Closed end

17,054

15,698

1,356

Revolving home equity

509

515

(6)

Consumer and other

5

13

(8)

$

32,177

$

29,289

$

2,888

Liabilities:

Allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures

$

605

$

175

$

430

January 1, 2020

Impact of

As Reported

Pre-ASC 326

ASC 326

(in thousands)

Under ASC 326

Adoption

Adoption

Assets:

Allowance for credit losses on loans:

Commercial and industrial

$

1,249

$

1,493

$

(244)

Commercial mortgages:

Multifamily

8,210

7,151

1,059

Other

3,451

3,498

(47)

Owner-occupied

1,699

921

778

Residential mortgages:

Closed end

17,054

15,698

1,356

Revolving home equity

509

515

(6)

Consumer and other

5

13

(8)

$

32,177

$

29,289

$

2,888

Liabilities:

Allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures

$

605

$

175

$

430

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The Corporation made an accounting policy election to present the accrued interest receivable balance of loans separate from the amortized cost basis and includes the receivable balance within “Other assets” on the consolidated balance sheets. Management applied the practical expedient to exclude accrued interest receivable balances from the tabular disclosures and has elected to not estimate an allowance for credit losses on accrued interest receivable. The Bank continues to reverse accrued interest receivable against current period interest income when a loan becomes nonaccrual.

For available-for-sale investment securities which are in an unrealized loss position, we evaluate whether the decline in fair value has resulted from an actual or estimated credit loss event. We consider, among other factors, the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, changes to the rating of the security, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss is likely, we assess whether we intend to sell, or it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell, the security before recovery of the amortized cost basis and determine the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security as compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, an ACL is recorded for the estimated credit loss, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an ACL is recognized in other comprehensive income.income (loss) (“OCI”).

We estimate credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures by considering the likelihood of an outstanding commitment converting into an outstanding loan and applying historical loss factors used on similar portfolio segments, unless the obligation is unconditionally cancellable by us. The ACL on off-balance sheet credit exposures is recorded in the line item “other liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheet and is adjusted as a provision for credit loss expense which is included in the line item “other noninterest expense” in the consolidated statements of income.

See Note 4 “Loans” for the accounting policy of ACL on loans and additional disclosures required by ASU 2016-13.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13 “Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement” to modify certain disclosure requirements pertaining to fair value measurements as part of the FASB’s disclosure framework project. Management adopted ASU 2018-13 on January 1, 2020. See Note 76 “Fair Value of Financial Instruments” for disclosures required by ASU 2018-13.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements. The pronouncements discussed in this section are not intended to be an all-inclusive list, but rather only those pronouncements that could potentially have an impact on the Corporation’s financial position, results of operations or disclosures.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14 “Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans.” ASU 2018-14 modifies certain disclosure requirements pertaining to defined benefit plans as part of the FASB’s disclosure framework project and is intended to improve the effectiveness of disclosures in the notes to financial statements. ASU 2018-14 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this ASU will modify the Corporation’s disclosures but will not impact its financial position or results of operations.

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2 - COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Comprehensive income includes net income and other comprehensive income (loss). Other comprehensive income (loss)OCI. OCI includes revenues, expenses, gains and losses that under GAAP are included in comprehensive income but excluded from net income. Other comprehensive income (loss)OCI for the Corporation consists of unrealized holding gains or losses on available-for-sale securities and derivative instruments and changes in the funded status of the Bank’s defined benefit pension plan, all net of related income taxes. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)OCI is recognized as a separate component of stockholders’ equity.

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The components of other comprehensive income (loss)OCI and the related tax effects are as follows:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

Three Months Ended

March 31,

September 30,

September 30,

(in thousands)

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

Change in net unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities:

Change in net unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities:

Change arising during the period

$

(8,850)

$

8,417

$

2,633

$

16,479

$

3,041

$

848

Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income (1)

(2,556)

(2,556)

77

16,479

485

848

Tax effect

(2,649)

2,536

25

4,941

146

254

(6,201)

5,881

52

11,538

339

594

Change in funded status of pension plan:

Amortization of net actuarial loss included in net income (1)

88

Amortization of net actuarial loss included in net income (2)

264

88

Tax effect

27

118

26

61

146

62

Change in unrealized loss on derivative instrument:

Amount of loss recognized during the period

(4,274)

(1,614)

(4,788)

(4,757)

(20)

(516)

Reclassification adjustment for net interest expense included in net income (2)

510

69

Reclassification adjustment for net interest expense

included in net income (3)

2,636

423

1,270

240

(3,764)

(1,545)

(2,152)

(4,334)

1,250

(276)

Tax effect

(1,129)

(465)

(646)

(1,295)

375

(83)

(2,635)

(1,080)

(1,506)

(3,039)

875

(193)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

$

(8,836)

$

4,862

$

(1,454)

$

8,645

$

1,214

$

463

(1) Represents net realized gains arising from the sale of available-for-sale securities. These net gains are included in the consolidated statements of income in the line item “Net gains on sales of securities.” See “Note B – Investment Securities” for the income tax expense related to these net realized gains, which is included in the consolidated statements of income in the line item “Income tax expense.”

(2) Represents the amortization of net actuarial loss relating to the Corporation’s defined benefit pension plan. This item is a component of net periodic pension cost (see “Note 6 – Defined Benefit Pension Plan”) and included in the consolidated statements of income in the line item “Other noninterest income.”

(2)(3) Represents the net interest expense recorded on derivative transactions and included in the consolidated statements of income under “Interest expense.”

The following table sets forth the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),OCI, net of tax:

Current

Current

Balance

Period

Balance

Balance

Period

Balance

(in thousands)

12/31/19

Change

3/31/20

12/31/19

Change

9/30/20

Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities

$

6,945

$

(6,201)

$

744

$

6,945

$

52

$

6,997

Unrealized actuarial loss on pension plan

(3,254)

(3,254)

(3,254)

(3,254)

Unrealized loss on derivative instruments

(3,096)

(2,635)

(5,731)

(3,096)

(1,506)

(4,602)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

$

595

$

(8,836)

$

(8,241)

$

595

$

(1,454)

$

(859)


 

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3 - INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The following tables set forth the amortized cost and estimated fair values of the Bank’s available-for-sale investment securities, and the corresponding amounts of unrealized gains and losses recognized on an after-tax basis in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).OCI. There was 0 allowance for credit losses associated with the available-for-sale securities portfolio at March 31,September 30, 2020.

March 31, 2020

September 30, 2020

Gross

Gross

Gross

Gross

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Fair

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Fair

(in thousands)

Cost

Gains

Losses

Value

Cost

Gains

Losses

Value

State and municipals

$

365,652

$

10,318

$

(127)

$

375,843

$

356,422

$

14,917

$

(111)

$

371,228

Pass-through mortgage securities

56,555

2,088

58,643

92,186

2,474

94,660

Collateralized mortgage obligations

137,193

5,125

(23)

142,295

68,508

880

69,388

Corporate bonds

119,000

(16,318)

102,682

119,000

(8,170)

110,830

$

678,400

$

17,531

$

(16,468)

$

679,463

$

636,116

$

18,271

$

(8,281)

$

646,106

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2019

State and municipals

$

372,113

$

10,269

$

(239)

$

382,143

$

372,113

$

10,269

$

(239)

$

382,143

Pass-through mortgage securities

60,307

1,104

(39)

61,372

60,307

1,104

(39)

61,372

Collateralized mortgage obligations

136,211

2,247

(259)

138,199

136,211

2,247

(259)

138,199

Corporate bonds

119,000

(3,170)

115,830

119,000

(3,170)

115,830

$

687,631

$

13,620

$

(3,707)

$

697,544

$

687,631

$

13,620

$

(3,707)

$

697,544

At March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, investment securities with a carrying value of $415,868,000$345,250,000 and $382,963,000, respectively, were pledged as collateral to secure public deposits, borrowed funds and derivative liabilities.

There were 0 holdings of any one issuer, other than the U.S. government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders’ equity at March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Securities With Unrealized Losses. The following tables set forth securities with unrealized losses presented by the length of time the securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position.

March 31, 2020

September 30, 2020

Less than

12 Months

Less than

12 Months

12 Months

or More

Total

12 Months

or More

Total

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

(in thousands)

Value

Loss

Value

Loss

Value

Loss

Value

Loss

Value

Loss

Value

Loss

State and municipals

$

7,765

$

(127)

$

$

$

7,765

$

(127)

$

6,096

$

(111)

$

$

$

6,096

$

(111)

Pass-through mortgage securities

Collateralized mortgage obligations

9,691

(23)

9,691

(23)

Corporate bonds

28,120

(3,880)

74,562

(12,438)

102,682

(16,318)

110,830

(8,170)

110,830

(8,170)

Total temporarily impaired

$

45,576

$

(4,030)

$

74,562

$

(12,438)

$

120,138

$

(16,468)

$

6,096

$

(111)

$

110,830

$

(8,170)

$

116,926

$

(8,281)

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2019

State and municipals

$

6,662

$

(83)

$

5,084

$

(156)

$

11,746

$

(239)

$

6,662

$

(83)

$

5,084

$

(156)

$

11,746

$

(239)

Pass-through mortgage securities

5,287

(14)

4,084

(25)

9,371

(39)

5,287

(14)

4,084

(25)

9,371

(39)

Collateralized mortgage obligations

30,886

(259)

30,886

(259)

30,886

(259)

30,886

(259)

Corporate bonds

51,020

(980)

64,810

(2,190)

115,830

(3,170)

51,020

(980)

64,810

(2,190)

115,830

(3,170)

Total temporarily impaired

$

93,855

$

(1,336)

$

73,978

$

(2,371)

$

167,833

$

(3,707)

$

93,855

$

(1,336)

$

73,978

$

(2,371)

$

167,833

$

(3,707)

State and Municipals

At March 31,September 30, 2020, approximately $7.8$6.1 million of state and municipal bonds had an unrealized loss of $127,000.$111,000. Each of the state and municipal bonds are considered high investment grade and rated Aa2/AA- or higher. The decline in value is attributable to changes in interest rates and illiquidity and not credit quality. The issuers continue to make timely principal and interest payments on the bonds. The Bank does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is likely that it will not be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery. The fair value is expected to recover as the bonds approach maturity.

 

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Collateralized Mortgage Obligations

At March 31, 2020, one collateralized mortgage obligation of approximately $9.7 million had an unrealized loss of $23,000. This security was issued by a U.S. government-sponsored agency and is considered high investment grade. The decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality. The issuer continues to make timely principal and interest payments on the bond. The Bank does not have the intent to sell this security and it is likely that it will not be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery. The fair value is expected to recover as the bond approaches maturity.

Corporate Bonds

At March 31,September 30, 2020, approximately $102.7$110.8 million of corporate bonds had an unrealized loss of $16.3$8.2 million. The corporate bonds represent senior unsecured debt obligations of 6 of the largest U.S. based financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo. Each of the corporate bonds havehas a stated maturity of ten years and maturematures in 2028. The bonds provide a fixed interest rate for a period of two years or three years and have ahad an original weighted average fixed rate yield of 5.14% at March 31, 2020,, and then reset quarterly based on the ten year constant maturity swap rate. During the fourth quarters of 2020 and 2021, corporate bonds with current fair values totaling $74.6$80.6 million and $28.1$30.2 million, respectively, will begin to reprice on a quarterly basis.

Each of the financial institutions areis considered upper medium investment grade and rated A3 or higher. The decline in fair value is attributable to a significantan increase in credit spreads, caused by the economic disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic, a decline in interest rates and the illiquid nature of the securities. The Bank does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is likely that it will not be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery. Each of these financial institutions havehas diversified revenue streams, areis well capitalized and profitable and continue to make timely interest payments. Management evaluates the quarterly financial statements of each company to determine if full payment of principal and interest is in doubt and does not believe there is any impairment at March 31,September 30, 2020.

Sales of Available-for-Sale Securities. Sales of available-for-sale securities were as follows:

Nine Months Ended

Three Months Ended

September 30,

September 30,

(in thousands)

2020

2019

2020

2019

Proceeds

$

64,453

$

$

64,453

$

Gains

$

2,556

$

$

2,556

$

Losses

Net gains

$

2,556

$

$

2,556

$

Income tax expense related to the net realized gains for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2020 was $766,000.

Sales of Held-to-Maturity Securities. There were 0 sales of available-for-sale or held-to-maturity securities during the threenine months ended March 31, 2020 andSeptember 30, 2019.

Maturities. The following table sets forth by maturity the amortized cost and fair value of the Bank’s state and municipal securities, and corporate bonds at March 31,September 30, 2020 based on the earlier of their stated maturity or, if applicable, their pre-refunded date. The remaining securities in the Bank’s investment securities portfolio are mortgage-backed securities, consisting of pass-through mortgage securities and collateralized mortgage obligations. Although these securities are expected to have substantial periodic repayments they are reflected in the table below in aggregate amounts.

(in thousands)

Amortized Cost

Fair Value

Within one year

$

8,598

$

8,629

After 1 through 5 years

72,675

73,963

After 5 through 10 years

263,976

251,385

After 10 years

139,403

144,548

Mortgage-backed securities

193,748

200,938

$

678,400

$

679,463

(in thousands)

Amortized Cost

Fair Value

Within one year

$

9,578

$

9,646

After 1 through 5 years

77,670

80,176

After 5 through 10 years

245,018

242,320

After 10 years

143,156

149,916

Mortgage-backed securities

160,694

164,048

$

636,116

$

646,106

 

 

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4 - LOANS

The following table sets forth the loans outstanding by class of loans at the dates indicated.

March 31,

December 31, 2019

September 30,

December 31, 2019

2020

Loans

Allowance for Loan Losses

2020

Loans

Allowance for Loan Losses

(in thousands)

Loans
Outstanding

Individually
Evaluated

Collectively
Evaluated

Ending
Balance

Individually
Evaluated

Collectively
Evaluated

Ending
Balance

Loans
Outstanding

Individually
Evaluated

Collectively
Evaluated

Ending
Balance

Individually
Evaluated

Collectively
Evaluated

Ending
Balance

Commercial and industrial

$

126,073 

$

$

103,879 

$

103,879 

$

$

1,493 

$

1,493 

$

102,405

$

$

103,879

$

103,879

$

$

1,493

$

1,493

SBA PPP

166,405

Commercial mortgages:

Multifamily

813,859 

835,013 

835,013 

7,151 

7,151 

766,868

835,013

835,013

7,151

7,151

Other

442,181 

447,484 

447,484 

3,498 

3,498 

446,281

447,484

447,484

3,498

3,498

Owner-occupied

120,217 

501 

118,291 

118,792 

921 

921 

118,741

501

118,291

118,792

921

921

Residential mortgages:

Closed end

1,558,401 

1,189 

1,620,230 

1,621,419 

14 

15,684 

15,698 

1,379,181

1,189

1,620,230

1,621,419

14

15,684

15,698

Revolving home equity

60,296 

59,231 

59,231 

515 

515 

55,070

59,231

59,231

515

515

Consumer and other

2,274 

268 

2,163 

2,431 

13 

13 

1,167

268

2,163

2,431

13

13

$

3,123,301 

$

1,958 

$

3,186,291 

$

3,188,249 

$

14 

$

29,275 

$

29,289 

$

3,036,118

$

1,958

$

3,186,291

$

3,188,249

$

14

$

29,275

$

29,289

Management identifies loans in the Bank’s portfolio that must be individually evaluated for loss due to disparate risk characteristics or information suggesting that the Bank will be unable to collect all the principal and interest due. For loans individually evaluated, a specific reserve is estimated based on either the fair value of collateral or the discounted value of expected future cash flows. In estimating the fair value of real estate collateral, management utilizes appraisals or evaluations adjusted for costs to dispose and a distressed sale adjustment, if needed. Estimating the fair value of collateral other than real estate is also subjective in nature and sometimes requires difficult and complex judgments.judgements. Determining expected future cash flows can be more subjective than determining fair values. Expected future cash flows could differ significantly, both in timing and amount, from the cash flows actually received over the loan’s remaining life. Individually evaluated loans are excluded from the estimation of credit losses for the pooled portfolio.

For loans collectively evaluated for credit loss, management segregates its loan portfolio into teneleven distinct pools, certain of which are combined in reporting loans outstanding by class of loans: (1) commercial and industrial; (2) small business credit scored; (3) multifamily; (4) owner-occupied; (5) other commercial real estate; (6) construction and land development; (7) closed end residential mortgage; (8) revolving home equity; (9) consumer; and (10) municipal loans; and (11) Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans. Historical loss information from the Bank’s own loan portfolio from December 31, 2007 to present provides a basis for management’s assessment of expected credit losses. The choice of a historical look-back period that begins in 2007 covers an entire economic cycle and impacts the average historical loss rates used to calculate the final ACL. Due to the extensive historical loss data available, management has determined that the vintage approach is the most appropriate method of measuring the historical loss component of credit losses inherent in its portfolio for most of its loan pools. For the revolving home equity and small business credit scored pools, the migration approach was selected to measure historical losses since contractual lives are not readily discernable and balances can fluctuate throughout the life of the lines. Finally, no historical loss method was applied to the SBA PPP loan pool which is a new pool with no loss experience and is 100% guaranteed by the federal government.

Management believes that the methods selected fairly reflect the historical loss component of expected losses inherent in the Bank’s loan portfolio. However, since future losses could vary significantly from those experienced in the past, on a quarterly basis management adjusts its historical loss experience to reflect current and forecasted conditions. In doing so, management considers a variety of general qualitative and quantitative factors (“Q-factors”) and then subjectively determines the weight to assign to each in estimating losses. Qualitative characteristics include, among others, differences in underwriting standards, policies, lending staff and environmental risks. Management also considers whether further adjustments to historical loss information are needed to reflect the extent to which current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts over a one year to two year forecasting horizon differ from the conditions that existed during the historical loss period. These quantitative adjustments reflect changes to relevant data such as changes in unemployment rates, GDP, vacancies, home prices, average growth in pools of loans, delinquencies or other factors associated with the financial assets. The allowance for SBA PPP loans represents an estimate of potential loss due to documentation and processing deficiencies. The immediate reversion method is applied for periods beyond the forecasting horizon. The Bank’s ACL allocable to pools of loans that are collectively evaluated for credit loss results primarily from these qualitative and quantitative adjustments to historical loss experience. Because of the nature of the Q-factors and the degree of judgement involved in assessing their impact, management’s resulting estimate of losses may not accurately reflect current and future losses in the portfolio.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant uncertaintyhad an adverse impact on the provision for credit losses during the first nine months of 2020 and resulted in certain loan modifications to borrowers experiencing financial disruption and economic hardship. Q-factors assessing the currentrisks associated with these modifications and forecasted economic environmentQ-factors derived from reasonable and wassupportable forecasts of unemployment, GDP, vacancies and home prices were the key influence, considered through the Q-factors discussed above,drivers in estimating the ACL required at March 31, 2020.September 30, 2020, offset in part by the decline in loan balances for most loan pools.

 

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The following tables present the activity in the ACL for the periods indicated.

(in thousands)

Balance at
1/1/20 After Implementation
of ASC 326

Chargeoffs

Recoveries

Provision (Credit) for Credit Losses

Balance at
3/31/20

Balance at
1/1/20

Impact of
ASC 326
Adoption

Chargeoffs

Recoveries

Provision (Credit) for Credit Losses

Balance at
9/30/20

Commercial and industrial

$

1,249 

$

618 

$

187 

$

1,113 

$

1,931 

$

1,493

$

(244)

$

1,124

$

295

$

995

$

1,415

SBA PPP

250

250

Commercial mortgages:

Multifamily

8,210 

437 

8,647 

7,151

1,059

298

778

8,690

Other

3,451 

341 

3,792 

3,498

(47)

502

1

993

3,943

Owner-occupied

1,699 

83 

1,782 

921

778

(77)

1,622

Residential mortgages:

Closed end

17,054 

405 

17,459 

15,698

1,356

175

2

(566)

16,315

Revolving home equity

509 

(22)

487 

515

(6)

33

78

554

Consumer and other

13

(8)

3

2

(1)

3

$

32,177 

$

619 

$

189 

$

2,358 

$

34,105 

$

29,289

$

2,888

$

2,135

$

300

$

2,450

$

32,792

(in thousands)

Balance at
1/1/19

Chargeoffs

Recoveries

Provision (Credit) for Loan Losses

Balance at
3/31/19

Balance at
7/1/20

Chargeoffs

Recoveries

Provision (Credit) for Credit Losses

Balance at
9/30/20

Commercial and industrial

$

1,158 

$

54 

$

$

(61)

$

1,047 

$

1,593

$

309

$

38

$

93

$

1,415

SBA PPP

249

1

250

Commercial mortgages:

Multifamily

5,851 

584 

6,435 

8,856

298

132

8,690

Other

3,783 

(266)

3,517 

3,860

502

1

584

3,943

Owner-occupied

743 

(58)

685 

1,622

1,622

Residential mortgages:

Closed end

18,844 

134 

(640)

18,071 

17,384

156

(913)

16,315

Revolving home equity

410 

(8)

402 

482

33

105

554

Consumer and other

49 

(8)

42 

5

(2)

3

$

30,838 

$

188 

$

$

(457)

$

30,199 

$

34,051

$

1,298

$

39

$

$

32,792

(in thousands)

Balance at
1/1/19

Chargeoffs

Recoveries

Provision (Credit) for Loan Losses

Balance at
9/30/19

Commercial and industrial

$

1,158

$

492

$

18

$

685

$

1,369

Commercial mortgages:

Multifamily

5,851

968

6,819

Other

3,783

(394)

3,389

Owner-occupied

743

315

1,058

Residential mortgages:

Closed end

18,844

433

1

(1,711)

16,701

Revolving home equity

410

358

454

506

Consumer and other

49

1

4

(38)

14

$

30,838

$

1,284

$

23

$

279

$

29,856

(in thousands)

Balance at
7/1/19

Chargeoffs

Recoveries

Provision (Credit) for Loan Losses

Balance at
9/30/19

Commercial and industrial

$

1,201

$

127

$

10

$

285

$

1,369

Commercial mortgages:

Multifamily

6,730

89

6,819

Other

3,440

(51)

3,389

Owner-occupied

828

230

1,058

Residential mortgages:

Closed end

17,148

(447)

16,701

Revolving home equity

397

109

218

506

Consumer and other

24

1

1

(10)

14

$

29,768

$

237

$

11

$

314

$

29,856

 

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Aging of Loans. The following tables present the aging of loans past due and loans on nonaccrual status by class of loans.

March 31, 2020

September 30, 2020

Past Due

Nonaccrual

Past Due

Nonaccrual

With an

With No

Total Past

With an

With No

Total Past

90 Days or

Allowance

Allowance

Due Loans &

90 Days or

Allowance

Allowance

Due Loans &

More and

for Credit

for Credit

Nonaccrual

Total

More and

for Credit

for Credit

Nonaccrual

Total

(in thousands)

30-59 Days

60-89 Days

Still Accruing

Loss

Loss

Loans

Current

Loans

30-59 Days

60-89 Days

Still Accruing

Loss

Loss

Loans

Current

Loans

Commercial and industrial

$

415 

$

$

$

$

$

415 

$

125,658 

$

126,073 

$

136 

$

400 

$

$

$

$

536 

$

101,869 

$

102,405 

SBA PPP

166,405 

166,405 

Commercial mortgages:

Multifamily

1,325 

1,325 

812,534 

813,859 

766,868 

766,868 

Other

683 

872 

1,555 

440,626 

442,181 

446,281 

446,281 

Owner-occupied

120,217 

120,217 

118,741 

118,741 

Residential mortgages:

Closed end

362 

2,254 

2,616 

1,555,785 

1,558,401 

446 

1,520 

1,966 

1,377,215 

1,379,181 

Revolving home equity

265 

390 

655 

59,641 

60,296 

634 

634 

54,436 

55,070 

Consumer and other

2,274 

2,274 

1,167 

1,167 

$

1,725 

$

$

$

$

4,841 

$

6,566 

$

3,116,735 

$

3,123,301 

$

582 

$

400 

$

$

$

2,154 

$

3,136 

$

3,032,982 

$

3,036,118 

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2019

Commercial and industrial

$

196 

$

$

$

$

$

196 

$

103,683 

$

103,879 

$

196 

$

$

$

$

$

196 

$

103,683 

$

103,879 

Commercial mortgages:

Multifamily

835,013 

835,013 

835,013 

835,013 

Other

447,484 

447,484 

447,484 

447,484 

Owner-occupied

118,792 

118,792 

118,792 

118,792 

Residential mortgages:

Closed end

2,316 

888 

3,204 

1,618,215 

1,621,419 

2,316 

888 

3,204 

1,618,215 

1,621,419 

Revolving home equity

414 

414 

58,817 

59,231 

414 

414 

58,817 

59,231 

Consumer and other

2,429 

2,431 

2,429 

2,431 

$

2,514 

$

414 

$

$

$

888 

$

3,816 

$

3,184,433 

$

3,188,249 

$

2,514 

$

414 

$

$

$

888 

$

3,816 

$

3,184,433 

$

3,188,249 

There were 0 loans in the process of foreclosure 0r did the Bank hold any foreclosed residential real estate property at March 31,September 30, 2020 or December 31, 2019.

Accrued interest receivable from loans totaled $8,656,000$12,094,000 and $8,409,000 at March 31,September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, and is included in the line item “Other assets” on the consolidated balance sheets.

COVID-19 Loan Modifications. During the second quarter, the Bank provided payment deferrals in the form of loan modifications to borrowers experiencing financial disruption and economic hardship as a result of the pandemic. As of October 26, 2020, all such loans have resumed making payment and are current except for 3 small business loans that were charged-off in the third quarter totaling $281,000, 1 loan that was 30 to 89 days past due in the amount of $123,000 and 4 loans that have not yet made full payments in the amount of $1.3 million. Under the guidance issued by FASB and federal banking agencies and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), these are not considered troubled debt restructurings (“TDR”).

Troubled Debt Restructurings. A restructuring constitutes a troubled debt restructuringTDR when it includes a concession by the Bank and the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. In order to determine whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed of the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification. The Bank performs the evaluation under its internal underwriting policy.

The Bank did 0t modify any loans in troubled debt restructuringsa TDR during the first quarternine months of 2020 or 2019.

At March 31,September 30, 2020, the Bank had 0 allowance allocated to troubled debt restructurings.TDRs. At December 31, 2019, the Bank had an allowance of $14,000 allocated to specific troubled debt restructurings.TDRs. The Bank had 0 commitments to lend additional amounts in connection with loans that were classified as troubled debt restructurings.TDRs.

There were 0 troubled debt restructuringsTDRs for which there was a payment default during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019 that were modified during the 12-month period prior to default. A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 90 days contractually past due under the modified terms.

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Risk Characteristics. Credit risk within the Bank’s loan portfolio primarily stems from factors such as changes in the borrower’s financial condition, credit concentrations, changes in collateral values, economic conditions including those arising from the pandemic, rent regulation and environmental contamination of properties securing mortgage loans. The Bank’s commercial loans, including those secured by real estate mortgages, are primarily made to small and medium-sized businesses. Such loans sometimes involve a higher degree of risk than those to larger companies because such businesses may have shorter operating histories, higher debt-to-equity ratios and may lack sophistication in internal record keeping and financial and operational controls. In addition, most of the Bank’s loans are made to businesses and consumers on Long Island and in the boroughs of New York City (“NYC”), and a large percentage of these loans are mortgage loans secured by properties located in those areas. The primary sources of repayment for residential and commercial mortgage loans include

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employment and other income of the borrowers, the businesses of the borrowers and cash flows from the underlying properties. In the case of multifamily mortgage loans, a substantial portion of the underlying properties are rent stabilized or rent controlled. These sources of repayment are dependent on, among other things, the strength of the local economy.

The COVID-19 In addition, the pandemic createscontinues to present substantial challenges for the Bank and its customers. Normal business activity and commerce have been significantly disrupted across the country including in the NYC metropolitan area which is the main market that the Bank serves. During these challenging times, many of the Bank’s customers, which include small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, consumers, municipalities and other organizations, may experience a significant decline in, or complete discontinuance of, business activity, earnings and cash flow. For some this may be temporary, but for other customers it could be longer-lasting and may lead to permanent business closure or job loss. These challenges may result in higher drawdowns by customers on the Bank’s lending commitments and higher past due and nonaccrual loans, troubled debt restructuringsTDRs and credit losses. In addition, the value of collateral supporting mortgage loans may be negatively impacted leading to a deterioration in the Bank’s loan-to-value ratios and increased risk of loss.

Credit Quality Indicators. The Bank categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the borrower’s ability to service their debt including, but not limited to, current financial information for the borrower and any guarantors, payment experience, credit underwriting documentation, public records, due diligence checks and current economic trends. Management analyzes loans individually and classifies them using the following definitions for risk rating.

Watch: The borrower’s cash flow has a high degree of variability and subject to economic downturns. Liquidity is strained and the ability of the borrower to access traditional sources of credit is diminished.

Special Mention: The borrower has potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or in the Bank’s credit position at some future date. Special mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose the Bank to risk sufficient to warrant adverse classification.

Substandard: Loans are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the borrower or the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful: Loans have all the inherent weaknesses of those classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable.

Risk ratings on commercial and industrial loans and commercial mortgages are initially assigned during the underwriting process and affirmed as part of the approval process. The ratings are periodically reviewed and evaluated based on borrower contact, credit department review or independent loan review.

The Bank's loan risk rating and review policy establishes requirements for the annual review of commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans. The requirements include details of the scope of coverage and selection process based on loan-type and risk rating. Among other things, at least 80% of the recorded investment of commercial real estate loans as of December 31 of the prior year must be reviewed annually. Lines of credit are also reviewed annually at each proposed reaffirmation. The frequency of the review of other loans is determined by minimum principal balance thresholds and the Bank’s ongoing assessments of the borrower’s condition.

Residential mortgage loans, revolving home equity lines and other consumer loans are initially evaluated utilizing the borrower’s credit score. A credit score is a tool used in the Bank’s loan approval process, and a minimum score of 680 is generally required for new loans. Credit scores for each borrower are updated at least annually. However, regardless of credit score, loans may be classified, criticized or placed on management’s watch list if relevant information comes to light.


 

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The following tables present the amortized cost basis of loans by class of loans and risk rating for the periods indicated. Loans shown as Pass are all loans other than those risk rated Watch, Special Mention, Substandard or Doubtful.

March 31, 2020

September 30, 2020

Term Loans by Origination Year

Term Loans by Origination Year

Revolving

Revolving

(in thousands)

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Prior

Loans

Total

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Prior

Loans

Total

Commercial and industrial:

Pass

$

15,540 

$

16,774 

$

12,124 

$

14,783 

$

8,182 

$

27,208 

$

27,274 

$

121,885 

$

17,183 

$

12,742 

$

8,331 

$

11,215 

$

6,021 

$

23,435 

$

21,513 

$

100,440 

Watch

2,408 

2,408 

Special Mention

750 

750 

70 

126 

300 

496 

Substandard

771 

259 

1,030 

850 

424 

195 

1,469 

Doubtful

$

15,540 

$

17,545 

$

12,124 

$

14,783 

$

8,182 

$

30,625 

$

27,274 

$

126,073 

$

18,033 

$

13,166 

$

8,401 

$

11,341 

$

6,021 

$

23,930 

$

21,513 

$

102,405 

SBA PPP:

Pass

$

166,405 

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

166,405 

Watch

Special Mention

Substandard

Doubtful

$

166,405 

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

166,405 

Commercial mortgages – multifamily:

Commercial mortgages – multifamily:

Commercial mortgages – multifamily:

Pass

$

10,809 

$

155,469 

$

166,365 

$

163,857 

$

33,366 

$

279,037 

$

$

808,903 

$

11,775 

$

152,676 

$

163,523 

$

162,452 

$

32,103 

$

240,776 

$

$

763,305 

Watch

1,322 

1,322 

1,282 

2,281 

3,563 

Special Mention

2,309 

2,309 

Substandard

1,325 

1,325 

Doubtful

$

10,809 

$

155,469 

$

166,365 

$

165,179 

$

37,000 

$

279,037 

$

$

813,859 

$

11,775 

$

152,676 

$

163,523 

$

163,734 

$

34,384 

$

240,776 

$

$

766,868 

Commercial mortgages – other:

Commercial mortgages – other:

Commercial mortgages – other:

Pass

$

22,871 

$

43,516 

$

52,786 

$

56,937 

$

101,642 

$

153,781 

$

$

431,533 

$

45,554 

$

44,950 

$

50,019 

$

50,897 

$

106,006 

$

147,452 

$

$

444,878 

Watch

9,776 

9,776 

1,403 

1,403 

Special Mention

Substandard

872 

872 

Doubtful

$

22,871 

$

43,516 

$

52,786 

$

56,937 

$

111,418 

$

154,653 

$

$

442,181 

$

45,554 

$

44,950 

$

50,019 

$

50,897 

$

106,006 

$

148,855 

$

$

446,281 

Commercial mortgages – owner-occupied:

Commercial mortgages – owner-occupied:

Commercial mortgages – owner-occupied:

Pass

$

3,550 

$

44,014 

$

9,285 

$

10,267 

$

12,831 

$

35,163 

$

$

115,110 

$

6,062 

$

43,677 

$

8,938 

$

9,869 

$

12,580 

$

35,264 

$

$

116,390 

Watch

2,515 

2,515 

Special Mention

Substandard

1,881 

711 

2,592 

1,854 

497 

2,351 

Doubtful

$

3,550 

$

44,014 

$

9,285 

$

12,148 

$

12,831 

$

38,389 

$

$

120,217 

$

6,062 

$

43,677 

$

8,938 

$

11,723 

$

12,580 

$

35,761 

$

$

118,741 

Residential mortgages – closed end:

Residential mortgages:

Residential mortgages:

Pass

$

412 

$

30,094 

$

356,704 

$

404,019 

$

292,070 

$

472,400 

$

$

1,555,699 

$

7,037 

$

24,861 

$

298,581 

$

363,697 

$

267,230 

$

415,241 

$

54,022 

$

1,430,669 

Watch

304 

304 

300 

414 

714 

Special Mention

Substandard

463 

1,935 

2,398 

459 

1,775 

634 

2,868 

Doubtful

$

412 

$

30,094 

$

357,167 

$

404,019 

$

292,070 

$

474,639 

$

$

1,558,401 

$

7,037 

$

24,861 

$

299,040 

$

363,697 

$

267,230 

$

417,316 

$

55,070 

$

1,434,251 

Residential mortgages – revolving home equity:

Consumer and other:

Pass

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

59,491 

$

59,491 

$

$

207 

$

19 

$

28 

$

315 

$

282 

$

$

851 

Watch

415 

415 

Special Mention

Substandard

390 

390 

239 

239 

Doubtful

Not Rated

77 

77 

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

60,296 

$

60,296 

$

$

446 

$

19 

$

28 

$

315 

$

282 

$

77 

$

1,167 

Consumer and other (1):

Pass

$

253 

$

226 

$

85 

$

40 

$

801 

$

408 

$

$

1,813 

Watch

Special Mention

Substandard

259 

259 

Doubtful

$

253 

$

485 

$

85 

$

40 

$

801 

$

408 

$

$

2,072 

Total Loans

$

254,866 

$

279,776 

$

529,940 

$

601,420 

$

426,536 

$

866,920 

$

76,660 

$

3,036,118 

 

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December 31, 2019

December 31, 2019

Internally Assigned Risk Rating

Internally Assigned Risk Rating

Special

Special

(in thousands)

Pass

Watch

Mention

Substandard

Doubtful

Total

Pass

Watch

Mention

Substandard

Doubtful

Not Rated

Total

Commercial and industrial

$

100,095 

$

$

3,493 

$

291 

$

$

103,879 

$

100,095 

$

$

3,493 

$

291 

$

$

$

103,879 

Commercial mortgages:

Multifamily

831,360 

3,653 

835,013 

831,360 

3,653 

835,013 

Other

437,655 

9,829 

447,484 

437,655 

9,829 

447,484 

Owner-occupied

113,534 

4,757 

501 

118,792 

113,534 

4,757 

501 

118,792 

Residential mortgages:

Closed end

1,619,034 

306 

890 

1,189 

1,621,419 

1,619,034 

306 

890 

1,189 

1,621,419 

Revolving home equity

58,816 

415 

59,231 

58,816 

415 

59,231 

Consumer and other (1)

1,644 

268 

1,912 

Consumer and other

1,644 

268 

519 

2,431 

$

3,162,138 

$

721 

$

22,622 

$

2,249 

$

$

3,187,730 

$

3,162,138 

$

721 

$

22,622 

$

2,249 

$

$

519 

$

3,188,249 

(1) Deposit account overdrafts were $202,000 and $519,000 at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Overdrafts are not assigned a risk rating and are therefore excluded from consumer loans in the tables above.

5 - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION 

 

The Corporation has 2,250,000 shares of common stock reserved for awards under the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (“2014 Plan”). All of the 2,250,000 shares may be issued pursuant to the exercise of stock options or stock appreciation rights. A maximum of 787,500 shares may be issued as restricted stock awards or restricted stock units (“RSUs”). At March 31, 2020, 1,632,858 equity awards remain available to be granted under the 2014 Plan of which 191,629 may be granted as restricted stock awards or RSUs.

The following tables present a summary of RSUsrestricted stock units (“RSUs”) and options outstanding at March 31,September 30, 2020 and changes during the threenine month period then ended. Of the 165,519167,019 RSUs outstanding at quarter end, 58,14457,144 are scheduled to vest during 2020.

Weighted-

Weighted-

Weighted-

Average

Aggregate

Weighted-

Average

Aggregate

Average

Remaining

Intrinsic

Average

Remaining

Intrinsic

Number of

Grant-Date

Contractual

Value

Number of

Grant-Date

Contractual

Value

RSUs

Fair Value

Term (yrs.)

(in thousands)

RSUs

Fair Value

Term (yrs.)

(in thousands)

Outstanding at January 1, 2020

254,591

$

22.87

254,591

$

22.87

Granted

68,383

21.30

70,883

21.05

Converted

(156,705)

23.94

(157,705)

23.91

Forfeited

(750)

26.00

(750)

26.00

Outstanding at March 31, 2020

165,519

$

21.19

1.44

$

2,872

Outstanding at September 30, 2020

167,019

$

21.10

0.97

$

2,474

Weighted-

Weighted-

Weighted-

Average

Aggregate

Weighted-

Average

Aggregate

Average

Remaining

Intrinsic

Average

Remaining

Intrinsic

Number of

Exercise

Contractual

Value

Number of

Exercise

Contractual

Value

Options

Price

Term (yrs.)

(in thousands)

Options

Price

Term (yrs.)

(in thousands)

Outstanding at January 1, 2020

55,346

$

12.34

55,346

$

12.34

Exercised

(17,673)

11.14

(17,673)

11.14

Forfeited or expired

(1,125)

10.37

(1,125)

10.37

Outstanding at March 31, 2020

36,548

$

12.98

0.91

$

160

Exercisable at March 31, 2020

36,398

$

12.97

0.89

$

159

Outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2020

36,548

$

12.98

0.41

$

67

As of March 31,September 30, 2020, there was $2,080,000$1,488,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested equity awards comprised substantially of RSUs. The total cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.71.2 years.

In April 2020, 38,064 shares of the Corporation’s common stock were granted to its Directors as stock awards with immediate vesting.

 

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6 - DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN

The following table sets forth the components of net periodic pension cost (credit).

Three Months Ended

March 31,

(in thousands)

2020

2019

Service cost

$

412

$

317

Interest cost

412

446

Expected return on plan assets

(889)

(750)

Amortization of net actuarial loss

88

Net pension cost (credit)

$

(65)

$

101

Components of net pension cost (credit) other than the service cost component are included in the line item “Other noninterest income” in the consolidated statements of income. The service cost component is included in the line item “Salaries and employee benefits” in the consolidated statements of income.

The Bank makes cash contributions to the pension plan (“Plan”) which comply with the funding requirements of applicable federal laws and regulations. For funding purposes, the laws and regulations set forth both minimum required and maximum tax-deductible contributions. The Bank has 0 minimum required pension contribution for the Plan year ending September 30, 2020. Its maximum tax-deductible contribution for the tax year beginning January 1, 2020 is $1,362,000. The contribution the Bank will make in 2020, if any, has not yet been determined.

7 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Financial Instruments Recorded at Fair Value. When measuring fair value, the Corporation uses a fair value hierarchy, which is designed to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The hierarchy involves three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

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

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

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

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The fair values of the Corporation’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are set forth in the table that follows. The fair values of available-for-sale securities are determined on a recurring basis using matrix pricing (Level 2 inputs). Matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities, does not rely exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather on the relationship of such securities to other benchmark quoted securities. Where no significant other observable inputs were available, Level 3 inputs were used. The fair values of interest rate swaps are based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date resulting in a Level 2 classification.

Fair Value Measurements Using:

Fair Value Measurements Using:

Quoted Prices

Significant

Quoted Prices

Significant

in Active

Other

Significant

in Active

Other

Significant

Markets for

Observable

Unobservable

Markets for

Observable

Unobservable

Identical Assets

Inputs

Inputs

Identical Assets

Inputs

Inputs

(in thousands)

Total

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Total

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

March 31, 2020:

September 30, 2020:

Financial Assets:

Available-for-Sale Securities:

State and municipals

$

375,843

$

$

374,066

$

1,777

$

371,228

$

$

369,753

$

1,475

Pass-through mortgage securities

58,643

58,643

94,660

94,660

Collateralized mortgage obligations

142,295

142,295

69,388

69,388

Corporate bonds

102,682

102,682

110,830

110,830

$

679,463

$

$

677,686

$

1,777

$

646,106

$

$

644,631

$

1,475

Financial Liabilities:

Derivative - interest rate swaps

$

8,183

$

$

8,183

$

$

6,570

$

$

6,570

$

December 31, 2019:

Financial Assets:

Available-for-Sale Securities:

State and municipals

$

382,143

$

$

380,299

$

1,844

$

382,143

$

$

380,299

$

1,844

Pass-through mortgage securities

61,372

61,372

61,372

61,372

Collateralized mortgage obligations

138,199

138,199

138,199

138,199

Corporate bonds

115,830

115,830

115,830

115,830

$

697,544

$

$

695,700

$

1,844

$

697,544

$

$

695,700

$

1,844

Financial Liabilities:

Derivative - interest rate swaps

$

4,418

$

$

4,418

$

$

4,418

$

$

4,418

$

State and municipal available-for-sale securities measured using Level 3 inputs. The Bank held 6 non-rated bond anticipation notes with a book value of $1.8$1.5 million at March 31,September 30, 2020. These bonds have a one year maturity and are issued by local municipalities that are customers of the Bank. Due to the short duration of the bonds, book value approximates fair value at March 31,September 30, 2020.

There were 0 assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at March 31,September 30, 2020 or December 31, 2019.

Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value. Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time. Such estimates are generally subjective in nature and dependent upon a number of significant assumptions associated with each financial instrument or group of similar financial instruments, including estimates of discount rates, liquidity, risks associated with specific financial instruments, estimates of future cash flows, and relevant available market information. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. In addition, fair value estimates do not reflect the value of anticipated future business, premiums or discounts that could result from offering for sale at one time the Corporation’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument, or the income tax consequences of realizing gains or losses on the sale of financial instruments.

 

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The following table sets forth the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments that are not recorded at fair value in the Corporation’s financial statements.

Level of

March 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

Level of

September 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

Fair Value

Carrying

Carrying

Fair Value

Carrying

Carrying

(in thousands)

Hierarchy

Amount

Fair Value

Amount

Fair Value

Hierarchy

Amount

Fair Value

Amount

Fair Value

Financial Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

Level 1

$

120,208

$

120,208

$

38,968

$

38,968

Level 1

$

163,852

$

163,852

$

38,968

$

38,968

Loans

Level 3

3,089,196

3,137,153

3,158,960

3,113,442

Level 3

3,003,326

3,005,752

3,158,960

3,113,442

Restricted stock

Level 1

30,224

30,224

30,899

30,899

Level 1

22,029

22,029

30,899

30,899

Financial Liabilities:

Checking deposits

Level 1

973,355

973,355

911,978

911,978

Level 1

1,165,065

1,165,065

911,978

911,978

Savings, NOW and money market deposits

Level 1

1,682,389

1,682,389

1,720,599

1,720,599

Level 1

1,638,980

1,638,980

1,720,599

1,720,599

Time deposits

Level 2

518,093

527,935

511,439

515,019

Level 2

444,801

455,817

511,439

515,019

Short-term borrowings

Level 1

60,599

60,599

190,710

190,710

Level 1

57,708

57,708

190,710

190,710

Long-term debt

Level 2

452,472

463,002

337,472

339,445

Level 2

273,002

281,668

337,472

339,445

8 – REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

The noninterest income section of the consolidated statements of income includes the following types of revenues earned from the Bank's contracts with customers.

Investment Management Division (“IMD”) Revenues. The Bank holds customer assets in a fiduciary capacity and provides various services, including trust account services, estate settlement, custody and asset management. The services are performed for customers over time, requiring a time-based measure of progress. Fees are assessed based on market values of customer assets held or under management as of a certain point in time, and income cannot be estimated prior to the end of the measurement period. Volatility in equity and other market values will impact the amount of revenue that will be earned. Fees are generally earned and collected on a monthly or quarterly basis, accrued to income as earned and included in the consolidated statements of income in the line item "Investment Management Division income."

Deposit Account Revenues. Fees are earned and collected on a monthly basis for account maintenance and activity-based service charges on deposit accounts. The services are performed for customers over time, requiring a time-based measure of progress. Customers may be required to maintain minimum balances and average balances. Additional fees may also be earned for overdrafts, replacement of debit cards, bill payment, wire transfers, lockbox services and ACH services, among others, and are earned and collected as transactions take place. All deposit account fees are accrued to income as earned, either monthly or at the point of sale, and included in the consolidated statements of income in the line item "Service charges on deposit accounts."

Transaction and Branch Service Fees. The following revenue streams are components of “Other noninterest income” on the consolidated statements of income. These components totaled $442,000 and $493,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Other items included in “Other noninterest income,” such as bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”) income, non-service components of net pension cost and real estate tax refunds are outside of the scope of ASC 606.

Debit/Credit Card Revenues. The Bank earns a fee when its customers use their debit or credit cards in point-of-sale transactions. These fees are generally known as interchange fees. Interchange fees from cardholder transactions represent a percentage of the underlying transaction value and are recorded daily, concurrently with the transaction processing services provided to the cardholder.

Branch Services Revenues. The Bank charges fees for safe deposit box rentals, money orders, checkbook printing, official checks and ATM usage. Fees are earned, collected and generally recorded as revenue when the service is provided.

Investment Advisory Services. The Bank provides branch space to a third party who sells financial products to the Bank’s customers and pays commissions to the Bank based on the products sold. Commissions are variable and based on the market values of financial assets sold. Commissions are accrued to income as earned and collected.

97 – DERIVATIVES

As part of its asset liability management activities, the Corporation utilizes interest rate swaps to help manage its interest rate risk position. The notional amount of an interest rate swap does not represent the amount exchanged by the parties. The exchange of cash flows is determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the interest rate swap agreements.

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The Bank entered into an interest rate swap with a notional amount totaling $150 million on May 22, 2018 and a second interest rate swap with a notional amount of $50 million on January 17, 2019. The interest rate swaps were designated as cash flow hedges of certain Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances and brokered certificates of deposit (“CDs”). The swaps were determined to be fully effective during the periods presented and therefore no amount of ineffectiveness has been included in net income. The aggregate fair value of the swaps is recorded in other liabilities, with changes in fair value net of related income taxes recorded in other comprehensive income (loss).OCI. The amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)OCI would be reclassified to current earnings should the hedges no longer be considered effective. The Corporation expects the hedges to remain fully effective during the remaining term of the swaps.

The following table summarizes information about the interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges.

March 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

September 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

Notional amount

$200 million

$200 million

$200 million

$200 million

Weighted average fixed pay rate

2.83%

2.83%

2.83%

2.83%

Weighted average 3-month LIBOR receive rate

1.82%

2.04%

0.23%

2.04%

Weighted average maturity

1.81 Years

2.06 Years

1.31 Years

2.06 Years

Interest expense recorded on the swap transactions, which totaled $510,000$2,636,000 and $69,000$423,000 for the quartersnine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, is recorded as a component of interest expense in the consolidated statements of income. Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)OCI related to swaps will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the Bank’s variable-rate liabilities. During the quarternine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020, the Corporation had $510,000$2,636,000 of reclassifications to interest expense. During the next 12 months, the Corporation estimates that $4,462,000$3,844,000 will be reclassified as an increase to interest expense.

The following table presents the net losses recorded in the consolidated statements of income and the consolidated statements of comprehensive income relating to interest rate swaps for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019.swaps.

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

Three Months Ended

March 31,

September 30,

September 30,

(in thousands)

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

Interest rate contracts:

Amount of loss recognized in OCI (effective portion)

$

4,274

$

1,614

$

4,788

$

4,757

$

20

$

516

Amount of loss reclassified from OCI to interest expense

510

69

2,636

423

1,270

240

Amount of loss recognized in other noninterest income (ineffective portion)

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The following table reflects the amounts relating to the interest rate swap included in the consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.the periods indicated.

March 31, 2020

December 31, 2019

September 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

Notional

Fair Value

Notional

Fair Value

Notional

Fair Value

Notional

Fair Value

(in thousands)

Amount

Asset

Liability

Amount

Asset

Liability

Amount

Asset

Liability

Amount

Asset

Liability

Included in other liabilities

$

$

8,183

$

$

4,418

$

$

6,570

$

$

4,418

Interest rate swap hedging FHLB advances

$

50,000

$

50,000

$

50,000

$

50,000

Interest rate swap hedging brokered CDs

$

150,000

$

150,000

150,000

150,000

Credit Risk Related Contingent Features. The Bank’s agreement with its interest rate swap counterparty sets forth minimum collateral posting thresholds. If the termination value of the swap is a net asset position, the counterparty may be required to post collateral against its obligations to the Bank under the agreement. However, if the termination value of the swap is a net liability position, the Bank may be required to post collateral to the counterparty. At March 31,September 30, 2020, the Bank iswas in compliance with the collateral posting provisions to its counterparty. The total amount of collateral posted was approximately $9.1$7.7 million. If the Bank had breached any of these provisions at March 31,September 30, 2020, it could have been required to settle its obligations under the agreement at the termination value.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following is management's discussion and analysis of The First of Long Island Corporation’s financial condition and operating results during the periods included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and should be read in conjunction with such financial statements. The Corporation’s financial condition and operating results principally reflect those of its wholly-owned subsidiary, The First National Bank of Long Island, and subsidiaries wholly-owned by the Bank, either directly or indirectly, FNY Service Corp., The First of Long Island REIT, Inc. and The First of Long Island Agency, Inc. The consolidated entity is referred to as the Corporation

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and the Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the Bank. The Bank’s primary service area is Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island, New York and the NYC boroughs of Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Overview

Net income and earnings per share for the first quarternine months of 2020 were $9.1$30.7 million and $.38$1.28 respectively, compared to $10.8$32.4 million and $.43,$1.29, respectively, for the same period last year. Dividends per share increased 5.9%5.8%, from $.17$.52 for the first quarternine months of 2019 to $.18$.55 for the current quarter.period. Returns on average assets (“ROA”) and average equity (“ROE”) for the first quarternine months of 2020 were .90%.98% and 9.41%10.49%, respectively, versus 1.03% and 11.30%11.04%, respectively, for the same period last year. Book value per share was $15.80$16.67 at the close of the current quarter,period, compared to $16.26 at year-end 2019.

Analysis of First Quarter Earnings – Nine Month Periods. Net income for the first quarternine months of 2020 was $9.1$30.7 million, a decrease of $1.7 million, or 15.6%5.2%, versus the same quarterperiod last year. The decrease is due to a decline in net interest income of $424,000, or 1.7%, and an increaseincreases in the provision for credit losses of $2.8$2.2 million and noninterest expense, before debt extinguishment costs, of $1.9 million. These items were partially offset by an increaseincreases in net interest income of $1.4 million and noninterest income, before securities gains, of $574,000, or 23.5%,$508,000 and decreasesa decrease in noninterest expense of $277,000, or 1.8%, and income tax expense of $695,000.$400,000.

The declineincrease in net interest income occurredis mainly attributable to a reduction in deposit rates in response to decreases in the Federal Funds Target Rate to near zero as well as significant declines in rates across the entire yield curve flatteningcurve. Decreases in the cost of savings, NOW and inversion led management to slow loanmoney market deposits and overall balance sheet growth. Also contributing tointerest-bearing liabilities far outpaced the decline in yield on securities and loans which are generally not subject to immediate repricing with changes in market interest rates. The increase in net interest income was also attributable to income from SBA PPP loans and a decreasefavorable shift in the average yield onmix of funding. Average checking deposits include a portion of the investment securities portfolio mainly due to prepayments and lower yields available on purchases. Partially offsetting these items was an increase in the yield on loans and decreases in the average balance and rate on short-term borrowings.proceeds of PPP loans.

Net interest margin for the first quarternine months of 2020 was 2.62% as compared to 2.56% for2.64%, increasing 7 basis points over the first quartercomparable period of 2019. ExcludingThe increase was mainly attributable to our ability to reduce the impactrates paid on interest-bearing deposits faster than our interest-earning assets repriced downward as a significant portion of prepaymentour municipal bond and late fees in each period, net interest margin for the current quarter was up 3 basis points versus the first quarter of 2019.mortgage loan portfolios have fixed rates.

The mortgage loan pipeline was $51 million at March 31, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, loan origination volume has almost ceased, except for Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans.

The Corporation adopted CECL on January 1, 2020. The provision for credit losses of $2.4was $2.5 million for the current quarterfirst nine months of 2020 on a CECL basis increased $2.8 million whenas compared to the ($457,000) credit provision$279,000 for the first quarter of 2019 period on an incurred loss basis. The $2.5 million provision for the current quarternine-month period was mainlyprimarily attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also impacting the provisionpandemic and includes $4.2 million to reflect current and forecasted economic conditions and $1.8 million for the current quarter were net charge-offschargeoffs, partially offset by a decrease in outstanding loans. The credit provision for the 2019 quarter was driven by a decline in outstanding loans,loan balance of residential and commercial mortgages. The $279,000 provision for the 2019 period was driven mainly by net chargeoffs of $1.3 million, partially offset by a reductiondecline in historical loss rates and a reductionoutstanding loans.

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The increase in noninterest income, before securities gains, of $508,000 is primarily attributable to an increase in the levelnon-service components of watch list loans.the Bank’s defined benefit pension plan. Management remains focused on revenue enhancement initiatives; however, the pandemic is negatively affecting most categories of noninterest income.

The increase in noninterest incomeexpense, before debt extinguishment costs, of $574,000 is primarily attributable$1.9 million includes charges related to increases inthe closure and consolidation of six branches, technology and service charges on deposit accountscontract termination costs and the non-service cost components of the Bank’s defined benefit pension plan. The growth in service charges on deposit accounts is mainlyexpenses attributable to the positive impact of revenue enhancement initiatives which commenced in 2019.pandemic.

Noninterest expense decreased $277,000 versusIn late September 2020, the Bank eliminated some inefficient leverage by selling mortgage-backed securities with a carrying value of $64.5 million and using the proceeds along with excess cash of $66.8 million to prepay long-term debt of $128.7 million. The transactions resulted in an overall net loss of $3,000 with the gain on sale of securities and loss on extinguishment of debt essentially the same period last year primarily becauseat $2.6 million each. Because of declinesthe timing of the transactions, there was little impact on net interest margin for the current quarter or nine-month period. The deleveraging is expected to benefit net interest margin in stock-based compensation expensethe fourth quarter of 2020 by approximately 10 basis points and FDIC insurance expense, partiallyimprove the leverage ratio. The benefit to net interest margin could be offset by increases in salaries and certain employee benefits expense and an expense credit in the first quarter of 2019 related to incentive compensation.challenges we face discussed throughout this Form 10-Q.

IncomeThe decrease in income tax expense decreased $695,000of $400,000 is attributable to lower pretax earnings in the current nine-month period as compared to the 2019 period and a decline in the effective tax rate decreased from 17.7% to 15.2% when comparing the first quarter of 2019 to the current quarter.

Serving Customers. The Bank is focused on serving customers during the COVID-19 pandemic through loan modifications and lending under the SBA’s PPP. The Bank stands ready to make credit available to customers and the communities in which we operate and provide customers with access to their deposits through our branch network, ATMs and digital offerings.

Loan modifications are evaluated on a case-by-case basis generally for borrowers that are current as to principal and interest. Loan modifications completed or in process through May 3, 2020 include the following, none of which were completed as of March 31, 2020:16.8%.

Asset Quality.

Type of Modification

Number of Loans

Type of Loans

Balance at May 3, 2020

3 Month Deferral of Principal

281

Mainly Small Business Loans

$38 million

3 Month Deferral of Principal and Interest:

280

Residential Mortgages

$164 million

123

Commercial Mortgages

$265 million

22

Mainly C & I Loans

$9 million

Modified loans present an elevated level of credit risk to the Bank because they involve borrowers experiencing business or financial disruption as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Bank’s participation inallowance for credit losses to total loans (reserve coverage ratio) on a CECL basis was 1.01% at January 1, 2020, 1.09% at March 31, 2020 and 1.08% at June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2020. Excluding PPP loans, the SBA’s PPP for small business customers began inreserve coverage ratio increased 8 basis points during the first quarter of 2020, another 4 basis points during the second quarter of 2020 and includes approximately 700 loans totaling $175 million as of May 3, 2020. PPP loans have a 1% rate of interest and 2-year term with fees paid to the Bank by SBA ranging from 1% to 5% of each loan depending on the loan amount. Fees will be amortized as a yield adjustment. PPP loans will receive favorable regulatory capital treatment and are 100% guaranteed by the SBA.

We believemaintained that our strong capital and liquidity positions, branch network, lending and deposit platforms and focus on internal controls and cybersecurity provide a solid foundation for serving customers during these challenging times. As an essential business, the Bank has continued to operatelevel during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bank has implemented alternative work arrangements as needed, such as work-from-home with remote access, and has instituted a seriesthird quarter of operating and safety protocols through a pandemic committee to ensure business continuity and protect the health of customers and employees. The Bank is monitoring its liquidity position daily, which remains strong and stable, and maintains prudent loan underwriting standards. We maintain open communication with customers and continue to process daily transactions such as deposits and fund transfers. Our branches continue to serve customers, with varied service arrangements for health and safety reasons such as drive up-only, teller window-only, phone-only, ATM-only or a combination of these as circumstances warrant.

Asset Quality.The credit quality of the Bank’s loan and securities portfolios remains strong.2020. Nonaccrual loans, troubled debt restructuringsTDRs and loans past due 30 through 89 days all remain at low levels.

The Bank’s allowance for credit lossesCOVID-19 Loan Modifications. During the second quarter, the Bank provided payment deferrals in the form of loan modifications to total loans (reserve coverage ratio) was 1.09% at March 31, 2020borrowers experiencing financial disruption and economic hardship as compared to .92% at December 31, 2019. The increase includes 9 basis points from the January 1, 2020 implementationa result of the CECL methodologypandemic. As of October 26, 2020, all such loans have resumed making payment and 8 basis points from the aforementioned first quarter 2020 provisionare current except for credit losses, net charge-offs and decrease in outstanding loans. The 9 basis point increase from the implementation of CECL reflects an increasethree small business loans that were charged-off in the ACL on January 1, 2020third quarter totaling $281,000, one loan that was 30 to 89 days past due in the amount of $2.9 million mainly due to higher historical losses on a CECL basis compared to$123,000 and four loans that have not yet made full payments in the previous incurred loss methodology and the impact that reasonable and supportable forecasts have on the allowance under CECL.amount of $1.3 million.

Key Initiatives and Challenges We Face. The Bank’sOur strategy is focused on increasing shareholder value through loan and deposit growth, the maintenance of strong credit quality, a strong efficiency ratio and an optimal amount of capital. Key strategic initiatives in 2020 include building on our relationship banking business, growing fee income, enhancing our brand, highlighting our digital offerings and refining our branch strategy, building on our relationship banking business and growing fee income. All of these initiatives are currently being negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.strategy.

The Corporation’s profitability metrics,interest rate and economic environment continues to exert substantial pressure on net interest income, net interest margin, earnings, profitability metrics, loans outstanding and earnings all remain under pressure from the current low interest rate environment.Bank’s ability to grow. These items could be negatively impacted even more by a yield curve inversion, lower reinvestmentlow yields available on loans and securities and loanspotential credit losses arising from current economic conditions. Among other things, very low interest rates have caused an acceleration of residential mortgage loan repayments and any additional deteriorating economic conditions causedrepricings which are expected to continue in the fourth quarter. The weighted average reduction in yield for refinancings completed or in process at quarter end was 75 basis points which will reduce quarterly net interest income by approximately $500,000. In addition, during the COVID-19 pandemic.fourth quarters of 2020 and 2021, corporate bonds with current fair values of $80.6 million and $30.2 million, respectively, and an original weighted average fixed rate yield of 5.14% begin repricing on a quarterly basis to a floating rate. At current rates, the weighted average floating rate yield would be .89%. Such repricings will reduce net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2020 by approximately $700,000.

The COVID-19 pandemic createscontinues to present substantial challenges for the Bank and its customers. NormalWhile business activity and commerce have been significantly disrupted across the country including in the NYC metropolitan area which ishas started to improve, the main market that the Bank serves. The disruptions include, among other things, widespread government mandated closure of nonessential businesses, school closures and stay-at-home orders to protect public health. During these challenging times, manypace of the Bank’s customers, which include smallrecovery is slow and medium-sized businesses, professionals, consumers, municipalitiesremains uncertain. An elevated level of unemployment and other organizations, may experience athe significant declinebusiness disruption experienced in or complete discontinuance of, business activity, earningsthe spring and cash flow. Forsummer cast some this may be temporary, but for other customers it could have a prolonged impact and may lead to permanent business closure or job loss.

These challenges may result in higher drawdowns by customersdoubt on the Bank’s lending commitments and higher past due and nonaccrual loans, troubled debt restructurings and credit losses. The valueextent of collateral supporting mortgage loans may be negatively impacted leading to a deteriorationeconomic recovery that is possible in the Bank’s loan-to-value ratios and increased risk of loss. In addition, businesses, consumers and municipalities facing cash flow problems may withdraw deposits at a higher rate than in the past leading to greater deposit outflows from the Bank. Municipalities may experience financial stress from a decline in tax revenuenear term and the costability of respondingsome businesses to the pandemic, which may lead to a deterioration in the value of the Bank’s municipal securities portfolio. While the Federal government has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in an aggressive manner to mitigate the negative impact on the economy, the 150 basis point decrease in the federal funds target rate during March increases the challenge of purchasing securities or originating loans at a reasonable margin.

All of the issues above, and others, exert downward pressure on the Bank’s earnings, profitability metrics, liquidity and capital and could negatively impact the Bank’s ability to grow its loan portfolio and deposits. The full impact of the pandemic on the Bank and our customers is beyond the Bank’s control and current knowledge and will ultimately be determined by the duration of the pandemic and the rate at which the local and national economies recover from the current business disruption and high level of unemployment.continue operations.

 

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Net Interest Income

Average Balance Sheet; Interest Rates and Interest Differential. The following table sets forth the average daily balances for each major category of assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity as well as the amounts and average rates earned or paid on each major category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The average balances of investment securities include unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, and the average balances of loans include nonaccrual loans.

Three Months Ended March 31,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2020

2019

2020

2019

Average

Interest/

Average

Average

Interest/

Average

Average

Interest/

Average

Average

Interest/

Average

(dollars in thousands)

Balance

Dividends

Rate

Balance

Dividends

Rate

Balance

Dividends

Rate

Balance

Dividends

Rate

Assets:

Interest-earning bank balances

$

30,077

$

82

1.10

%

$

24,800

$

146

2.39

%

$

111,979

$

159

.19

%

$

30,617

$

530

2.31

%

Investment securities:

Taxable

342,661

3,344

3.90

374,124

3,899

4.17

356,512

9,813

3.67

369,525

11,196

4.04

Nontaxable (1)

380,173

3,247

3.42

418,898

3,915

3.74

375,570

9,519

3.38

411,354

11,163

3.62

Loans (1)

3,159,533

28,933

3.66

3,261,716

29,417

3.61

3,146,738

83,353

3.53

3,231,573

88,388

3.65

Total interest-earning assets

3,912,444

35,606

3.64

4,079,538

37,377

3.67

3,990,799

102,844

3.44

4,043,069

111,277

3.67

Allowance for credit losses

(32,110)

(30,892)

(33,286)

(30,203)

Net interest-earning assets

3,880,334

4,048,646

3,957,513

4,012,866

Cash and due from banks

34,362

36,673

33,144

37,104

Premises and equipment, net

39,932

41,310

39,588

41,064

Other assets

130,262

129,391

135,351

127,565

$

4,084,890

$

4,256,020

$

4,165,596

$

4,218,599

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:

Savings, NOW & money market deposits

$

1,710,761

4,280

1.01

$

1,642,349

4,000

.99

$

1,687,377

7,946

.63

$

1,710,985

13,856

1.08

Time deposits

510,037

3,042

2.40

606,704

3,398

2.27

486,181

8,487

2.33

645,596

11,361

2.35

Total interest-bearing deposits

2,220,798

7,322

1.33

2,249,053

7,398

1.33

2,173,558

16,433

1.01

2,356,581

25,217

1.43

Short-term borrowings

123,337

619

2.02

301,644

1,965

2.64

81,509

1,219

2.00

137,100

2,569

2.51

Long-term debt

399,340

1,995

2.01

355,706

1,780

2.03

420,255

6,177

1.96

361,791

5,558

2.05

Total interest-bearing liabilities

2,743,475

9,936

1.46

2,906,403

11,143

1.55

2,675,322

23,829

1.19

2,855,472

33,344

1.56

Checking deposits

918,044

931,625

1,067,839

940,717

Other liabilities

32,211

29,063

31,878

30,554

3,693,730

3,867,091

3,775,039

3,826,743

Stockholders' equity

391,160

388,929

390,557

391,856

$

4,084,890

$

4,256,020

$

4,165,596

$

4,218,599

Net interest income (1)

$

25,670

$

26,234

$

79,015

$

77,933

Net interest spread (1)

2.18

%

2.12

%

2.25

%

2.11

%

Net interest margin (1)

2.62

%

2.56

%

2.64

%

2.57

%

(1)Tax-equivalent basis. Interest income on a tax-equivalent basis includes the additional amount of interest income that would have been earned if the Corporation's investment in tax-exempt loans and investment securities had been made in loans and investment securities subject to federal income taxes yielding the same after-tax income. The tax-equivalent amount of $1.00 of nontaxable income was $1.27 in each period presented, using the statutory federal income tax rate of 21%.

 

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Rate/Volume Analysis. The following table sets forth the effect of changes in volumes and rates on tax-equivalent interest income, interest expense and net interest income. The changes attributable to the combined impact of volume and rate have been allocated to the changes due to volume and the changes due to rate.

Three Months Ended March 31,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2020 Versus 2019

2020 Versus 2019

Increase (decrease) due to changes in:

Increase (decrease) due to changes in:

Net

Net

(in thousands)

Volume

Rate

Change

Volume

Rate

Change

Interest Income:

Interest-earning bank balances

$

27

$

(91)

$

(64)

$

447

$

(818)

$

(371)

Investment securities:

Taxable

(314)

(241)

(555)

(384)

(999)

(1,383)

Nontaxable

(347)

(321)

(668)

(934)

(710)

(1,644)

Loans

(909)

425

(484)

(2,226)

(2,809)

(5,035)

Total interest income

(1,543)

(228)

(1,771)

(3,097)

(5,336)

(8,433)

Interest Expense:

Savings, NOW & money market deposits

182

98

280

(177)

(5,733)

(5,910)

Time deposits

(559)

203

(356)

(2,783)

(91)

(2,874)

Short-term borrowings

(968)

(378)

(1,346)

(901)

(449)

(1,350)

Long-term debt

218

(3)

215

869

(250)

619

Total interest expense

(1,127)

(80)

(1,207)

(2,992)

(6,523)

(9,515)

Decrease in net interest income

$

(416)

$

(148)

$

(564)

Increase (decrease) in net interest income

$

(105)

$

1,187

$

1,082

Net Interest Income

Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis for the first quarter ofnine months ended September 30, 2020 was $25.7$79.0 million, a decreasean increase of $564,000,$1.1 million, or 2.1%1.4%, from $26.2$77.9 million for the same period of 2019. The declineincrease in net interest income occurredis mainly attributable to a reduction in deposit rates in response to decreases in the Federal Funds Target Rate to near zero as well as significant declines in rates across the entire yield curve flatteningcurve. The cost of savings, NOW and inversion led managementmoney market deposits declined 45 basis points to slow.63% and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities declined 37 basis points to 1.19%. These decreases far outpaced the 15 basis point decline in yield on securities and loans which are generally not subject to immediate repricing with changes in market interest rates. The increase in net interest income was also attributable to income from SBA PPP loans of $1.9 million and a favorable shift in the mix of funding as an increase in average checking deposits of $127.1 million and a decline in average interest-bearing liabilities of $180.2 million resulted in average checking deposits comprising a larger portion of total funding. Average checking deposits include a portion of the proceeds of PPP loans.

The decline in yield on securities and loans was mainly attributable to an increase in prepayment speeds and lower yields available on securities purchases and loan originations. The economic impact of the pandemic caused loans and the overall balance sheet growth.to shrink during the past two quarters. The average balance of loans decreased $102.2$84.8 million, or 3.1%2.6%, and the average balance of investment securities declined $70.2$48.8 million, or 8.9%6.2%. Also contributing to the decline in net interest income was a decrease in the average yield on the investment securities portfolio mainly due to prepayments and lower yields available on purchases. Partially offsetting these items was an increase in the yield on loans, from 3.61% for the first quarter of 2019 to 3.66% for the current quarter, and decreases in the average balance and rate on short-term borrowings of $178.3 million and 62 basis points, respectively. The five basis point increase in the yield on loans is primarily attributable to higher prepayment and late fees. The average balance of short-term borrowings decreased as overnightloans for the current nine-month period includes $97.4 million of PPP loans at a weighted average yield of approximately 2.65%. Measures taken to contain the pandemic significantly disrupted economic activity in our area, caused business and three-month FHLB advances were replaced with brokered depositsschool closures and long-term debt.thus increased unemployment. These disruptions caused management to put a pause on its loan pipeline and slow new business development efforts. The decrease in loans and securities resulted in average interest-earning bank balances increasing $81.4 million, or 266%. Assuming economic activity continues to improve and business restrictions continue to be relaxed in our marketplace, our mortgage loan pipeline is expected to increase through year-end. The mortgage loan pipeline was $72 million at September 30, 2020, an increase of $33 million during the quarter.

Net interest margin for the third quarter and first quarternine months of 2020 was 2.62% as compared to 2.56% forwere 2.66% and 2.64%, respectively, increasing 10 and 7 basis points, respectively, over the first quartercomparable periods of 2019. ExcludingThe increases were mainly attributable to our ability to reduce the impactrates paid on interest-bearing deposits faster than our interest-earning assets repriced downward as a significant portion of prepaymentour municipal bond and late fees in each period, net interest margin for the current quarter was up 3 basis points versus the first quartermortgage loan portfolios have fixed rates. The PPP loan yields and acceleration of 2019. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, loan origination volume has almost ceased, except for SBA PPP loans.

Management remains proactive in addressing theprepayments of residential mortgage loans during 2020 exerted downward pressure on earnings caused by the lownet interest rate environment, flat yield curveincome and more recently, the substantial economic impact arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Steps taken by management include:

Reduction in non-maturity and time deposit rates at the end of March 2020

Implementing revenue enhancement opportunities to increase the level of noninterest income

Maintaining tight control over operating expenses

Supporting customers during the COVID-19 pandemic through loan modifications and SBA PPP lending

At March 31, 2020, approximately $102.7 million of corporate bonds had an unrealized loss of $16.3 million. The corporate bonds have a stated maturity of ten years and mature in 2028. The bonds provide a fixed interest rate for a period of two years or three years and have a weighted average fixed rate yield of 5.14% at March 31, 2020, and then reset quarterly based on the ten year constant maturity swap rate. During the fourth quarters of 2020 and 2021, corporate bonds with current fair values totaling $74.6 million and $28.1 million, respectively, will begin to reprice on a quarterly basis. If the corporate bonds were to reprice at May 4, 2020, the weighted average floating rate yield would be approximately 0.82%.margin.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income includes service charges on deposit accounts, IMDInvestment Management Division income, gains or losses on sales of securities, and all other items of income, other than interest, resulting from the business activities of the Corporation.

 

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The increase in noninterest income, before securities gains, of $574,000,$508,000, or 23.5%6.4%, iswas primarily attributable to increasesan increase in service charges on deposit accounts of $282,000 and the non-service cost components of the Bank’s defined benefit pension plan of $261,000. The growth in service charges$784,000. Management remains focused on deposit accounts is mainly attributable to the positive impact of revenue enhancement initiatives which commenced in 2019. Itinitiatives; however, the pandemic is anticipated that the COVID-19 pandemic may negatively affect service charges on deposit accounts for the remainderaffecting most categories of the pandemic. IMD income could also be negatively impacted by recent and potential future declines in equity markets.noninterest income.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense is comprised of salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment expense and other operating expenses incurred in supporting the various business activities of the Corporation.

The decreaseincrease in noninterest expense, before debt extinguishment costs, of $277,000, or 1.8%, was mainly$1.9 million includes charges related to the closure and consolidation of six branches of $476,000, technology and service contract termination costs related to our Investment Management Division of $315,000 and expenses attributable to declines in stock-basedthe pandemic of approximately $300,000. Other factors which increased noninterest expense include salaries, employee benefits and equity compensation expense mainly related to hiring lending and credit staff, salary adjustments and the immediate vesting of $1.0 million and FDIC insurance expense of $306,000.stock awards in 2020. These itemsexpenses were partially offset by an increasedecreases in salariesconsulting fees of $634,000 and certain employee benefitsmarketing expense of $448,000 and an expense credit of $309,000$216,000. The decrease in the first quarter of 2019 related to incentive compensation. The decline in stock-based compensation expenseconsulting fees was mainly attributable to fewer awards granted in the current quarter due to executive retirementsa revenue enhancement project in 2019. The decline in FDIC insurance expense was due to an assessment credit received by

In late September 2020, the Bank duringeliminated some inefficient leverage by selling mortgage-backed securities with a carrying value of $64.5 million and using the current quarter.proceeds along with excess cash of $66.8 million to prepay long-term debt of $128.7 million. The increasetransactions resulted in salariesan overall net loss of $3,000 with the gain on sale of securities and certain employee benefits expense was primarily attributable to market-related salary adjustments due to higher minimum wage laws, annual merit raises andloss on extinguishment of debt essentially the hiring of middle market lenders, partially offset by executive retirementssame at the end of 2019. Management is committed to maintaining tight control over operating costs to mitigate the downward pressure on earnings arising from the current interest rate and economic environment.$2.6 million each.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense decreased $695,000 and the effective tax rate declined from 17.7% to 15.2%$400,000 when comparing the first quarternine months of 2019 to the current quarter.nine month period. The decrease is primarily attributable to lower pretax earnings in the current nine-month period as compared to the 2019 period and a decline in the effective tax rate to 16.8%.

Results of Operations – Third Quarter 2020 Versus Third Quarter 2019

Net income for the third quarter of 2020 of $10.8 million was essentially unchanged from the comparable period of 2019. Earnings for the third quarter include increases in net interest income of $1.0 million and noninterest income, before securities gains, of $80,000, and a decrease in the provision for credit losses of $314,000. The positive impact of these items was offset by increases in noninterest expense, before debt extinguishment costs, of $1.3 million, and income tax expense of $181,000. The increases in net interest income and noninterest income occurred for substantially the same reasons discussed above with respect to the nine-month periods. There was no provision for credit losses for the current quarter on a CECL basis as net chargeoffs of $1.3 million and an increase in historical loss rates were offset by a decline in the percentageoutstanding loan balance of pre-tax income derived from tax-exempt municipal securitiesresidential and BOLIcommercial mortgages. The increase in 2020.noninterest expense was mainly due to the aforementioned branch closures and consolidations, contract termination charges and higher salaries and employee benefits-related costs in the current quarter. Partially offsetting these increases was a decline in consulting fees of $431,000 due to the aforementioned revenue enhancement project. The decreaseincrease in income tax expense also reflects lower pre-taxhigher pretax earnings in the current quarter as comparedand an increase in the effective tax rate to 18.0%. Earnings for the 2019 quarter.current quarter also reflects the aforementioned deleveraging transaction.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported asset and liability balances and revenue and expense amounts. Our determination of the ACL is a critical accounting estimate because it is based on our subjective evaluation of a variety of factors at a specific point in time and involves difficult and complex judgmentsjudgements about current and future matters that are inherently uncertain. In the event that management’s estimate needs to be adjusted based on, among other things, additional information that comes to light after the estimate is made or changes in circumstances, such adjustment could result in the need for a significantly different ACL and thereby materially impact, either positively or negatively, the Bank’s results of operations.

The Bank’s Allowance for Credit Losses Committee (“ACL Committee”), which is a management committee chaired by the Chief Credit Officer, meets on a quarterly basis and is responsible for determining the ACL after considering, among other things, the results of credit reviews performed by the Bank’s independent loan review function and the Bank’s credit department. In addition, and in consultation with the Bank’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Risk Officer, the ACL Committee is responsible for implementing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures surrounding the calculation of the required allowance. The Board Loan Committee reviews and approves the Bank’s Loan Policy at least once each calendar year. The Bank’s ACL is reviewed and ratified by the Board Loan Committee on a quarterly basis and is subject to periodic examination by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”), whose safety and soundness examination includes a determination as to the adequacy of the allowance to absorb current expected credit losses.

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The ACL is a valuation amount that is deducted from the loans’ amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the Bank’s loan portfolio. The allowance is established through provisions for credit losses charged against income. When available information confirms that specific loans, or portions thereof, are uncollectible, these amounts are charged against the ACL, and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

Management estimates the ACL balance using relevant available information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical loss information from the Bank’s own loan portfolio has been compiled since December 31, 2007 and generally provides a starting point for management’s assessment of expected credit losses. A historical look-back period that begins in 2007 covers an entire economic cycle and impacts the average historical loss rates used to calculate the final ACL. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for differences in current loan-specific risk characteristics such as differences in underwriting standards, portfolio mix, delinquency level or term as well as for current and potential future changes in economic conditions over a one year to two year forecasting horizon, in economic conditions, such as unemployment rates, GDP, vacancy rates, property valueshome prices or other relevant factors. The immediate reversion method is applied for periods beyond the forecasting horizon. The ACL is an amount

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that management currently believes will be adequate to absorb expected lifetime losses in the Bank’s loan portfolio. The process for estimating credit losses and determining the ACL as of any balance sheet date is subjective in nature and requires material estimates and judgements. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

The ACL is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist. Management segregates its loan portfolio into teneleven distinct pools: (1) commercial and industrial; (2) small business credit scored; (3) multifamily; (4) owner-occupied; (5) other commercial real estate; (6) construction and land development; (7) residential mortgage; (8) revolving home equity; (9) consumer; and (10) municipal loans; and (11) SBA PPP loans. The vintage method is applied to measure the historical loss component of lifetime credit losses inherent in most of its loan pools. For the revolving home equity and small business credit scored pools, the migration method was selected to measure historical losses.losses; no historical loss method was applied to the SBA PPP loan pool. Management believes that the methods selected fairly reflect the historical loss component of expected losses inherent in the Bank’s loan portfolio. However, since future losses could vary significantly from those experienced in the past, on a quarterly basis management adjusts its historical loss experience to reflect current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. In doing so, management considers a variety of general qualitative and quantitative factors and then subjectively determines the weight to assign to each in estimating losses. The factors include, among others: (1) changes in lending policies and procedures; (2) experience, ability and depth of lending staff; (3) trends in the nature and volume of loans; (4) changes in the quality of the loan review function; (5) delinquencies; (6) environmental risks; (7) current and forecasted economic conditions as judged by things such as national and local unemployment levels and GDP; (8) changes in the value of underlying collateral as judged by things such as median home prices and forecasted vacancy rates in the Bank’s service area; and (9) direction and magnitude of changes in the economy. The Bank’s ACL allocable to its loan pools results primarily from these qualitative and quantitative adjustments to historical loss experience. Because of the nature of the qualitative factorsQ-factors and the difficulty in assessing their impact, management’s resulting estimate of losses may not accurately reflect lifetime losses in the portfolio.

Loans that do not share similar risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. Such disparate risk characteristics may include internal or external credit ratings, risk ratings, collateral type, size of loan, effective interest rate, term, geographic location, industry or historical or expected loss pattern. Estimated losses for loans individually evaluated are based on either the fair value of collateral or the discounted value of expected future cash flows. For all collateral dependent loans evaluated on an individual basis, credit losses are measured based on the fair value of the collateral. In estimating the fair value of real estate collateral, management utilizes appraisals or evaluations adjusted for costs to dispose and a distressed sale adjustment, if needed. Estimating the fair value of collateral other than real estate is also subjective in nature and sometimes requires difficult and complex judgments.judgements. Determining expected future cash flows can be more subjective than determining fair values. Expected future cash flows could differ significantly, both in timing and amount, from the cash flows actually received over the loan’s remaining life. Individually evaluated loans are not included in the estimation of credit losses from the pooled portfolio.

Troubled debt restructuringsTDRs are individually evaluated for loss and generally reported at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s effective rate at inception. However, if a troubled debt restructuringTDR is considered to be a collateral dependent loan, the loan is reported at the fair value of the collateral.

 

 

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Asset Quality

The Corporation has identified certain assets as risk elements. These assets include nonaccrual loans, other real estate owned, loans that are contractually past due 90 days or more as to principal or interest payments and still accruing and troubled debt restructurings.TDRs. These assets present more than the normal risk that the Corporation will be unable to eventually collect or realize their full carrying value. Information about the Corporation’s risk elements is set forth below.

March 31,

December 31,

September 30,

December 31,

(dollars in thousands)

2020

2019

2020

2019

Nonaccrual loans:

Troubled debt restructurings

$

463

$

465

$

$

465

Other

4,378

423

2,154

423

Total nonaccrual loans

4,841

888

2,154

888

Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing

Other real estate owned

Total nonperforming assets

4,841

888

2,154

888

Troubled debt restructurings - performing

902

1,070

1,329

1,070

Total risk elements

$

5,743

$

1,958

$

3,483

$

1,958

Nonaccrual loans as a percentage of total loans

.15%

.03%

.07%

.03%

Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total loans and other real estate owned

.15%

.03%

.07%

.03%

Risk elements as a percentage of total loans and other real estate owned

.18%

.06%

.11%

.06%

In addition to the Bank’s past due, nonaccrual and restructured loans, theThe disclosure of other potential problem loans can be found in “Note 4 – Loans” to the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements of this Form 10-Q.

DuringIn addition, during the second quarter, of 2020, the Bank modified approximately $476 millionprovided payment deferrals in the form of loans through May 3, 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the guidance issued by FASB and federal banking agencies, these are not considered troubled debt restructurings, however, modified loans present an elevated level of credit riskloan modifications to the Bank because they involve borrowers experiencing business or financial disruption and economic hardship as a result of the pandemic. See “Serving Customers”As of October 26, 2020, all such loans have resumed making payment and are current except for three small business loans that were charged-off in the MD&A sectionthird quarter totaling $281,000, one loan that was 30 to 89 days past due in the amount of this Form 10-Q for further details.$123,000 and four loans that have not yet made full payments in the amount of $1.3 million.

Allowance and Provision for Credit Losses

The ACL is established through provisions for credit losses charged against income. When available information confirms that specific loans, or portions thereof, are uncollectible, these amounts are charged off against the ACL, and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the ACL.

On January 1, 2020, the Bank recorded a $2.9 million credit to the allowance for credit losses to establish the ACL beginning balance of $32.2 million, or 1.01% of total loans, using the CECL methodology. The ACL increased $1.9 million$615,000 from January 1, 2020 to March 31,September 30, 2020, amounting to $34.1$32.8 million, or 1.09%1.08% of total loans, at March 31,September 30, 2020 compared to $29.3 million, or .92% of total loans, on an incurred loss basis at December 31, 2019. Excluding SBA PPP loans, the reserve coverage ratio at September 30, 2020 is 1.13%. During the first quarternine months of 2020, the Bank had loan chargeoffs of $619,000,$2.1 million, recoveries of $189,000$300,000 and recorded a provision for credit losses of $2.4$2.5 million. During the first quarternine months of 2019, the Bank had loan chargeoffs of $188,000,$1.3 million, recoveries of $6,000$23,000 and recorded a credit provision for loan losses of $457,000.$279,000. The provision in the current quarterperiod was mainlylargely attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic.pandemic and includes $4.2 million to reflect current and forecasted economic conditions and $1.8 million for net chargeoffs, partially offset by a decline in outstanding residential and commercial mortgage loans. The credit provision in the 2019 period was driven mainly by net chargeoffs of $1.3 million, partially offset a decline in outstanding loans, a reduction in historical loss rates and a reduction in the level of watch list loans.

The ACL is an amount that management currently believes will be adequate to absorb expected lifetime losses in the Bank’s loan portfolio. As more fully discussed in “Application of Critical Accounting Policies,” the process for estimating credit losses and determining the ACL as of any balance sheet date is subjective in nature and requires material estimates and judgements. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Other detailed information on the Bank’s loan portfolio and ACL can be found in “Note 4 – Loans” to the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.

The pandemic continues to present substantial challenges for the Bank and its customers. The amount of future chargeoffs and provisions for credit losses will be affected by, among other things, economic conditions on Long Island and in NYC. Such conditions could affect the financial strength of the Bank’s borrowers and will affect the value of real estate collateral securing the Bank’s mortgage loans. Loans secured by real estate represent approximately 96%91% of the Bank’s total loans outstanding at March 31,September 30, 2020. The majority of these loans wereare collateralized by properties located on Long Island and in the boroughs of NYC. Economic conditions have deteriorated substantially as a result ofWhile business activity in the COVID-19 pandemic. The full impact of the pandemic on the Bank and our customers is beyond the Bank’s control and current knowledge and will ultimately be determined by the durationNYC

 

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metropolitan area has started to improve, the pace of the pandemicrecovery is slow and remains uncertain. An elevated level of unemployment and the rate at which the local and national economies recover from the currentsignificant business disruption experienced in the spring and high levelsummer cast some doubt on the extent of unemployment. See “Risk Factors”economic recovery that is possible in Item 1Athe near term and the ability of this Form 10-Q.some businesses to continue operations.

Future provisions and chargeoffs could also be affected by environmental impairment of properties securing the Bank’s mortgage loans. At the present time, management is not aware of any environmental pollution originating on or near properties securing the Bank’s loans that would materially affect the carrying value of such loans.

Cash Flows and Liquidity

Cash Flows. The Corporation’s primary sources of cash are deposits, maturities and amortization of loans and investment securities, operations and borrowings. The Corporation uses cash from these and other sources to fund loan growth, purchase investment securities, repay borrowings, expand and improve its physical facilities, pay cash dividends, repurchase its common stock and for general corporate purposes.

The Corporation’s cash and cash equivalent position at March 31,September 30, 2020 was $120.2$163.9 million, up from $39.0 million at December 31, 2019. The increase occurred primarily because cash provided by deposit growth, paydowns or repayments of securities and loans and operations exceeded the cash used to repay borrowings, purchase securities, repurchase common stock and pay cash dividends.

Securities decreased $18.1$51.4 million during the first quarternine months of 2020, from $697.5 million at year-end 2019 to $679.5$646.1 million at March 31,September 30, 2020. The decrease is primarily attributable to maturities and redemptions of $18.8$109.4 million and a decrease in the market valuesales of available-for-sale securities of $8.9$64.5 million, partially offset by purchases of $9.9$120.9 million.

During the first quarternine months of 2020, total deposits grew $29.8$104.8 million, or .9%3.3%, to $3.2 billion at March 31,September 30, 2020. The increase was attributable to growth in checking deposits of $61.4 million and time deposits of $6.7$253.1 million, partially offset by a decreasedecreases in time deposits of $66.6 million and savings, NOW and money market deposits of $38.2$81.6 million. The growth inChecking deposits is largely attributable toinclude a portion of the Bank’s ongoing municipal deposit initiative.proceeds of PPP loans.

Substantially allIn late September 2020, the Bank eliminated some inefficient leverage by selling mortgage-backed securities with a carrying value of $64.5 million and using the Bank’s borrowings are fromproceeds along with excess cash of $66.8 million to prepay long-term debt of $128.7 million. The transactions resulted in an overall net loss of $3,000 with the FHLB. Total borrowings decreased $15.1gain on sale of securities and loss on extinguishment of debt essentially the same at $2.6 million duringeach. The deleveraging is expected to benefit net interest margin in the firstfourth quarter of 2020. Short-term borrowings were mostly replaced with long-term debt as interest rates continued to decline in2020 by approximately 10 basis points and improve the first quarter of 2020. Long-term debt at March 31, 2020 represented 88.2% of total borrowings. The Bank’s long-term fixed-rate borrowing position, time deposits and pay-fixed interest rate swaps mitigate the impact that increases in interest rates could have on the Bank’s earnings.leverage ratio.

Liquidity. The Bank has a board committee approved liquidity policy and liquidity contingency plan, which are intended to ensure that the Bank has sufficient liquidity at all times to meet the ongoing needs of its customers in terms of credit and deposit outflows, take advantage of earnings enhancement opportunities and respond to liquidity stress conditions should they arise.

The Bank has both internal and external sources of liquidity that can be used to fund loan growth and accommodate deposit outflows. The Bank’s primary internal sources of liquidity are overnight investments, maturities and monthly payments on its investment securities and loan portfolios, operations and investment securities designated as available-for-sale. At March 31,September 30, 2020, the Bank had approximately $160.9$190.0 million of unencumbered available-for-sale securities.

The Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) of New York and the FHLB of New York and has a federal funds line with a commercial bank. In addition to customer deposits, the Bank’s primary external sources of liquidity are secured borrowings from the FRB of New York and FHLB of New York. In addition, the Bank can purchase overnight federal funds under its existing line and the Corporation can raise funds through its Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan. However, the Bank’s FRB of New York membership, FHLB of New York membership and federal funds line do not represent legal commitments to extend credit to the Bank. The amount that the Bank can potentially borrow is currently dependent on among other things, the amount of unencumbered eligible securities and loans that the Bank can use as collateral and the collateral margins required by the lenders. Based on the Bank’s unencumbered securities and loan collateral, a substantial portion of which is in place at the FRB of New York and FHLB of New York, the Bank had borrowing capacity of approximately $1.4$1.7 billion at March 31,September 30, 2020.

Capital

Stockholders’ equity was $376.2$397.7 million at March 31,September 30, 2020 versus $389.1 million at December 31, 2019. The decreaseincrease was mainly due to net income of $30.7 million, partially offset by cash dividends declared of $4.3$13.1 million, common stock repurchases of $5.9 million, a charge to retained earnings from the adoption of ASU 2016-13 of $2.3 million, and decreases in the after-tax value of available-for-sale securities of $6.2 million and derivative instruments of $2.6$1.5 million. These items were partially offset by net income

In accordance with the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, the federal banking agencies have adopted, effective January 1, 2020, a final rule whereby financial institutions and financial institution holding companies that have less than $10 billion in total consolidated assets and meet other qualifying criteria, including a leverage ratio of $9.1 million. The $6.2 million decrease in the after-tax value of available-for-sale securities was mainly due to a widening of credit spreads at quarter-end in the Bank’s corporate bond portfolio. The decline in book value per share, from $16.26 at December 31, 2019 to $15.80 at March 31, 2020, was due to the decrease in stockholders’ equity noted above, partially offset by a decrease in shares outstanding during the quarter mainly as a result of common stock repurchases.greater than 9% (“qualifying

 

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community banking organizations”), will be eligible to opt into a community bank leverage ratio (the “CBLR”) framework. Qualifying community banking organizations that elect to use the community bank leverage ratio framework and that maintain a leverage ratio of greater than 9% will be considered to have satisfied the generally applicable risk-based and leverage capital requirements in the agencies’ capital rules and will be considered to have met the well-capitalized ratio requirements under the Prompt Corrective Action statutes. The agencies reserved the authority to disallow the use of the community bank leverage ratio framework by a financial institution or holding company, based on the risk profile of the organization.

In September 2019,The Corporation and the federal banking agencies, including the OCC and FRB, adopted a new rule to provide an optional, simplified measure of capital adequacy, the Community Bank Leverage Ratio (“CBLR”) framework, for qualifying community banking organizations. Under the rule, insured depository institutions and holding companies with less than $10 billion of total consolidated assets that meet certain qualifying criteria, such as a CBLR greater than 9.00% percent, may elect to use the new framework. On January 1, 2020, the CBLR final rule became effective, and management elected to adopt the alternative CBLR framework. As a qualifying community banking organization, the Corporation and the Bank may opt out of the CBLR framework in any subsequent quarter by completing its regulatory agency reporting using the traditional capital rules. By satisfying the CBLR, the Corporation and the Bank are deemed in compliance with all regulatory capital requirements, including the risk-based capital requirements, and are considered well-capitalized under the Prompt Corrective Action framework.

The Corporation’s capital management policy is designed to build and maintain capital levels that exceed regulatory standards and appropriately provide for growth. The Leverage Ratios of the Corporation and the Bank at March 31,September 30, 2020 were 9.48%9.57% and 9.36%9.58%, respectively. The Corporation and the Bank elected the optional five-year transition period provided by the federal banking agencies for recognizing the regulatory capital impact of the implementation of CECL. The strength of the Corporation’s balance sheet positions the Corporation for lending and growth.

On April 6, 2020, the federal banking agencies issued interim final rules pursuant to section 4012 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic SecurityCARES Act, (“Cares Act”), temporarily lowering the CBLR requirement to 8.00% effective with the second quarter of 2020 through the end of 2020, and to 8.50% for calendar year 2021. The CBLR requirement will return to2021 and 9.00% in 2022. The CARES Act also provides that, during the same time period, if a qualifying community banking organization falls no more than 1% below the CBLR, it will have a two-quarter grace period to satisfy the CBLR.

The Corporation has a stock repurchase program under which it is authorized to purchase shares of its common stock from time to time through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, or in any other manner that is compliant with applicable securities laws. During the first quarter of 2020, the Corporation repurchased 261,700 shares of its common stock at a total cost of $5.9 million. Total repurchases completed since the commencement of the program amount to 2,025,100 shares at a cost of $45.6 million. Management doesThe Corporation did not expect to repurchase any additional shares in 2020 duethe second and third quarters and expects to restart its share repurchase program during the economic uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and banking regulations regarding the amountfourth quarter of dividends a Bank can declare relative to its retained net income for the current year combined with the previous two calendar years.2020.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Bank invests in interest-earning assets, which are funded by interest-bearing deposits and borrowings, noninterest-bearing deposits and capital. The Bank’s results of operations are subject to risk resulting from interest rate fluctuations generally and having assets and liabilities that have different maturity, repricing and prepayment/withdrawal characteristics. The Bank defines interest rate risk as the risk that the Bank's net interest income and/or economic value of equity (“EVE”) will change when interest rates change. The principal objective of the Bank’s asset liability management activities is to optimize current and future net interest income while at the same time maintain acceptable levels of interest rate and liquidity risk and facilitate the funding needs of the Bank.

The Bank monitors and manages interest rate risk through a variety of techniques including traditional gap analysis and the use of interest rate sensitivity models. Both gap analysis and interest rate sensitivity modeling involve a variety of significant estimates and assumptions and are done at a specific point in time. Changes in the estimates and assumptions made in gap analysis and interest rate sensitivity modeling could have a significant impact on projected results and conclusions. Therefore, these techniques may not accurately reflect the actual impact of changes in the interest rate environment on the Bank’s net interest income or EVE.

Through the use of interest rate sensitivity modeling, the Bank projects net interest income over a five-year time period assuming a static balance sheet and no changes in interest rates from current levels. Utilization of a static balance sheet ensures that interest rate risk embedded in the Bank’s current balance sheet is not masked by assumed balance sheet growth or contraction. Net interest income is projected over a five-year time period utilizing various interest rate change scenarios, including both ramped and shocked changes as well as changes in the shape of the yield curve. The interest rate scenarios modeled are based on, among other things, the shape of the current yield curve and the relative level of rates and management’s expectations as to potential future yield curve shapes and rate levels.

The Bank also uses interest rate sensitivity modeling to calculate EVE in the current rate environment assuming shock increases and decreases in interest rates. EVE is the difference between the present value of expected future cash flows from the Bank’s assets and the present value of the expected future cash flows from the Bank’s liabilities. Present values are determined using discount rates that management believes are reflective of current market conditions. EVE can capture long-term interest rate risk that would not be captured in a five-year projection of net interest income.

In utilizing interest rate sensitivity modeling to project net interest income and calculate EVE, management makes a variety of estimates and assumptions which include, among others, the following: (1) how much and when yields and costs on individual categories of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities will change in response to projected changes in market interest rates; (2) future cash flows, including prepayments of mortgage assets and calls of municipal securities; (3) cash flow reinvestment assumptions; (4) appropriate discount rates to be applied to loan, deposit and borrowing cash flows; and (5) decay or runoff rates for nonmaturity deposits

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such as checking, savings, NOW and money market accounts. The repricing of loans and borrowings and the reinvestment of loan and

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security cash flows are generally assumed to be impacted by the full amount of each assumed rate change, while the repricing of nonmaturity deposits is not. For nonmaturity deposits, management makes estimates of how much and when it will need to change the rates paid on the Bank’s various nonmaturity deposit products in response to changes in general market interest rates. These estimates are based on, among other things, product type, management’s experience with needed deposit rate adjustments in prior interest rate change cycles, the results of a nonmaturity deposit study conducted by an independent consultant and updated on a periodic basis and management’s assessment of competitive conditions in its marketplace.

The information provided in the following table is based on a variety of estimates and assumptions that management believes to be reasonable, the more significant of which are set forth hereinafter. The base case information in the table showsshows: (1) a calculation of the Corporation’s EVE at March 31,September 30, 2020 arrived at by discounting estimated future cash flows at rates that management believes are reflective of current market conditions; and (2) an estimate of net interest income for the year ending March 31,September 30, 2021 assuming a static balance sheet, the adjustment of repricing balances to current rate levels, and the reinvestment at current rate levels of cash flows from maturing assets and liabilities in a mix of assets and liabilities that is intended to substantially reflect the Bank’s strategic plan. In addition, in calculating EVE, cash flows for nonmaturity deposits are assumed to have an overall life of 6.66.4 years based on the current mix of such deposits and the most recently updated nonmaturity deposit study.

The rate change information in the following table shows estimates of net interest income for the year ending March 31,September 30, 2021 and calculations of EVE at March 31,September 30, 2020 assuming rate changes of plus 100, 200 and 300 basis points and minus 100 basis points. The rate change scenarios were selected based on, among other things, the relative level of current interest rates and: (1) are assumed to be shock or immediate changes for both EVE and net interest income; (2) occur uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration to maturity or repricing of specific assets and liabilities; and (3) impact the repricing and reinvestment of all assets and liabilities, except nonmaturity deposits, by the full amount of the rate change. In projecting future net interest income under the indicated rate change scenarios, activity is simulated by assuming that cash flows from maturing assets and liabilities are reinvested in a mix of assets and liabilities that is intended to substantially reflect the Bank’s strategic plan. The changes in EVE from the base case have not been tax affected.

Economic Value of Equity

Net Interest Income for

Economic Value of Equity

Net Interest Income for

at March 31, 2020

Year Ending March 31, 2021

at September 30, 2020

Year Ending September 30, 2021

Percent Change

Percent Change

Percent Change

Percent Change

From

From

From

From

Rate Change Scenario (dollars in thousands)

Amount

Base Case

Amount

Base Case

Amount

Base Case

Amount

Base Case

+ 300 basis point rate shock

$

572,430

-6.0%

$

94,745

-5.4%

$

548,630

-0.8%

$

100,185

-2.7%

+ 200 basis point rate shock

597,060

-1.9%

97,044

-3.1%

561,803

1.5%

101,805

-1.1%

+ 100 basis point rate shock

613,585

0.8%

98,943

-1.2%

568,214

2.7%

102,980

0.1%

Base case (no rate change)

608,762

100,152

553,291

102,926

- 100 basis point rate shock

516,364

-15.2%

103,759

3.6%

454,178

-17.9%

101,619

-1.3%

As shown in the preceding table, assuming a static balance sheet, an immediate increase in interest rates of 100, 200 or 300 basis points could negatively impact the Bank’s net interest income for the year ending March 31,September 30, 2021 because, among other things, the Bank would need to pay more for overnight borrowings and it is assumed the Bank would need to increase the rates paid on its non-maturity deposits in order to remain competitive. Unlike non-maturity deposits and short-term borrowings, the Bank’s securities and almost all of its loans are not subject to immediate repricing with changes in market rates. Conversely, anAn immediate decrease in interest rates of 100 basis points could positivelyalso negatively impact the Bank’s net interest income and EVE for the same time period because, among other things, the Bank would immediately pay less for overnight borrowings and may be able to further reduce deposit rates while the downward repricing of its interest-earning assets would lag. The decline in EVE in the minus 100 basis points scenario is predominantly due to the inability to reduce interest rates on deposit accounts below zero. Changes in management’s estimates as to the rates that will need to be paid on non-maturity deposits could have a significant impact on the net interest income amounts shown for each scenario in the table.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the documents incorporated into it by reference contain or may contain various forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include statements of goals; intentions and expectations; estimates of risks and of future costs and benefits; assessments of probable credit losses; assessments of market risk; and statements of the ability to achieve financial and other goals. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “would,” “should,” “could,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “outlook,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project” and other similar words and expressions. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties which may change over time. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We do not assume any duty and do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements. Because forward-

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lookingforward-looking statements are subject to assumptions and uncertainties, actual results or future events could differ, possibly materially, from those that we anticipated in our forward-looking statements and future results could differ materially from historical performance.

Our forward-looking statements are subject to the following principal risks and uncertainties: general economic conditions and trends, either nationally or locally; conditions in the securities markets; fluctuations in the trading price of our common stock; changes in interest

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rates; changes in the shape of the yield curve; changes in deposit flows, and in the demand for deposit and loan products and other financial services; changes in real estate values; changes in the quality or composition of our loan or investment portfolios; changes in competitive pressures among financial institutions or from non-financial institutions; our ability to retain key members of management; changes in legislation, regulation, and policies; and a variety of other matters which, by their nature, are subject to significant uncertainties. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic is having an adverse impact on the Corporation, its customers and the communities it serves. The adverse effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Corporation, its customers and the communities where it operates may continue to adversely affect the Corporation’s business, results of operations and financial condition for an indefinite period of time. We provide greater detail regarding some of these factors in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, in Part I under “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” and in Part II under Item 1A. of this Form 10-Q.10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. Our forward-looking statements may also be subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those that we may discuss elsewhere in other documents we file with the SEC from time to time.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

The Corporation’s Principal Executive Officer, Christopher Becker, and Principal Financial Officer, Jay P. McConie, have evaluated the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, they have concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

While the adoption of CECL resulted in new policies and procedures and introduced new controls over items such as the review of economic forecasting projections, the internal controls for CECL are substantially similar to the internal controls used under GAAP for the allowance for loan losses. As a result, thereThere were no changes in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the firstthird quarter of 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In the ordinary course of business, the Corporation is party to various legal actions which are incidental to the operation of its business. Although the ultimate outcome and amount of liability, if any, with respect to these legal actions cannot presently be ascertained with certainty, in the opinion of management, based upon information currently available to us, any resulting liability is believed to be immaterial to the Corporation's consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The Economic Impact ofThere have been no material changes to the COVID-19 Outbreak Has Adversely Affected, and is Likely to Continue to Adversely Affect, Our Business and Results of Operations

In December 2019, a novel coronavirus was reportedrisk factors disclosed in China, and, in March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. On March 12, 2020 the President of the United States declared the COVID-19 outbreakItem 1A. Risk Factors, in the United States a national emergency. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant economic dislocationCorporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as supplemented by the disclosure in Item 1A. Risk Factors, included in the United States as many state and local governments, including New York, have ordered non-essential businesses to close and residents to shelter in place. This has resulted in an unprecedented slow-down in economic activity and a related increase in unemployment. SinceCorporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the COVID-19 outbreak, more than 33 million people nationwide have filed claims for unemployment, and stock markets have declined in value and in particular bank stocks have significantly declined in value. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Federal Reserve has reduced the benchmark fed funds rate to a target range of 0% to 0.25%, and the yields on 10 and 30-year treasury notes have declined to historic lows. Various state governments and federal agencies are requiring lenders to provide forbearance and other relief to borrowers (e.g., waiving late payment and other fees). The federal banking agencies have encouraged financial institutions to prudently work with affected borrowers and recently-passed legislation has provided relief from reporting loan classifications due to modifications related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Certain industries have been particularly hard-hit, including the travel and hospitality industry, the restaurant industry and the retail industry. In particular, the spread of the coronavirus has caused the Corporation to modify business practices, including employee travel, employee work locations, and cancellation of physical participation in meetings, events and conferences. The Corporation has

quarter ended March 31,


many employees working remotely and may take further actions required by government authorities or that the Corporation determines are in the best interest of its employees, customers and business partners.

Given the ongoing and dynamic nature of the circumstances, it is difficult to predict the full impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on our business. The extent of such impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain, including the extent to which the coronavirus can be controlled and abated and when and how the economy may be reopened. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related adverse local and national economic consequences, we may be subject to the following risks, any of which could have a material, adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations:

demand for our products and services may decline, making it difficult to grow assets and income;

if the economy is unable to substantially reopen, and high levels of unemployment continue for an extended period of time, loan delinquencies, problem assets, and foreclosures may increase, resulting in increased charges and reduced income;

collateral for loans, especially real estate, may decline in value, which could cause loan losses to increase;

our ACL may have to be increased if borrowers experience financial difficulties beyond forbearance periods, which will adversely affect net income;

the net worth and liquidity of loan guarantors may decline, impairing their ability to honor commitments;

as the result of the decline in the Federal Reserve Board’s federal funds target rate to near 0%, the yield on our assets may decline to a greater extent than the decline in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, reducing net interest margin, spread and net income;

a material decrease in net income or a net loss over several quarters could negatively impact our quarterly cash dividend;

cyber security risks are increased as the result of an increase in the number of employees working remotely; and

we rely on third party vendors for certain services and the unavailability of a critical service due to the COVID-19 outbreak could have an adverse effect on our operations.

Moreover, the Corporation’s future success and profitability substantially depends on its executive officers and directors, many of whom have held positions with the Corporation for many years. The unanticipated loss or unavailability of key employees due to the outbreak could harm the Corporation’s ability to execute its business strategy. The Corporation may not be successful in finding and integrating suitable successors in the event of key employee loss or unavailability. Any one or a combination of the factors identified above could negatively impact the Corporation’s business, financial condition and results of operations and prospects. 2020.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

(c) Stock Repurchases. The Corporation has a stock repurchase program under which it is authorized to purchase shares of its common stock from time to time through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, or in any other manner that is compliant withNot applicable securities laws. The details of the Corporation’s purchases under the stock repurchase program in the first quarter of 2020 are set forth in the table that follows.

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Total Number of Shares

Maximum Dollar Value of

Total Number

Average

Purchased as Part of

Shares that May Yet

of Shares

Price Paid

Publicly Announced

be Purchased Under

Period

Purchased

Per Share

Plans or Programs

the Plans or Programs (1)

January 2020

$25,288,940

February 2020

202,300

$23.09

202,300

$20,618,746

March 2020

59,400

$21.32

59,400

$19,352,167

(1) On October 26, 2018, the Corporation’s Board of Directors approved a $20 million stock repurchase program which was announced on October 30, 2018. An additional $30 million was approved on April 16, 2019 and announced on April 18, 2019. On January 30, 2020, the Board of Directors approved an additional $15 million in stock repurchases, which was announced on January 31, 2020, for a total program size of $65 million. The Corporation’s stock repurchase program does not have a fixed expiration date.

During the first quarter of 2020, the Corporation repurchased 261,700 shares of its common stock at a total cost of $5.9 million. Total repurchases completed since the commencement of the program amount to 2,025,100 shares at a cost of $45.6 million. Management does not expect to repurchase any additional shares in 2020 due to the economic uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and banking regulations regarding the amount of dividends a Bank can declare relative to its retained net income for the current year combined with the previous two calendar years.

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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

See Index of Exhibits that follows.


 

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INDEX OF EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.

Description of Exhibit 

31.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)

31.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)

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Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) and U.S.C. Section 1350

101

The following materials from the Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2020, formatted in iXBRL (Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in iXBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

 

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section l3 or l5(d) 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.

THE FIRST OF LONG ISLAND CORPORATION

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

Dated: May 11,November 6, 2020

By /s/ CHRISTOPHER BECKER

 

 

Christopher Becker, President & Chief Executive Officer

 

 

(principal executive officer)

 

 

 

 

 

By /s/ JAY P. MCCONIE

 

 

Jay P. McConie, Executive Vice President, Chief

 

 

Financial Officer & Treasurer

 

 

(principal financial officer)

 

 

 

 

 

By /s/ WILLIAM APRIGLIANO

 

 

William Aprigliano, Senior Vice President & Chief

 

 

Accounting Officer

 

 

(principal accounting officer)

 

 

 

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