UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒          QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 20202021

OR

 ☐           TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition Period from _____ to _____.

Commission file number 000-23333

TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
Washington 91-1863696 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 
 
624 Simpson Avenue, Hoquiam, Washington 98550
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(360) 533-4747
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $.01 par valueTSBKThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes _☒_   No __
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☐    Non-accelerated filer ☒ Smaller reporting company ☒   Emerging growth company ☐

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   _☒_

As of February 1, 2021,3, 2022, there were 8,319,3938,349,996 shares of the registrant's common stock, $.01 par value per share outstanding.



INDEX

 
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  Item 4.     
   
 
   
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  Item 1A.     
   
  Item 2.     
   
  Item 3.     
   
  Item 4.
   
  Item 5.     
   
  Item 6.     
   
 
Certifications  
 Exhibit 31.1 
 Exhibit 31.2 
 Exhibit 32 
Exhibit 101

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PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.    Financial Statements (unaudited)

TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 20202021
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
December 31,
2021
September 30,
2021
(Unaudited)*(Unaudited)*
AssetsAssets  Assets  
Cash and cash equivalents:Cash and cash equivalents:  Cash and cash equivalents:  
Cash and due from financial institutionsCash and due from financial institutions$24,226 $21,877 Cash and due from financial institutions$20,539 $26,316 
Interest-bearing deposits in banksInterest-bearing deposits in banks325,987 292,575 Interest-bearing deposits in banks537,789 553,880 
Total cash and cash equivalentsTotal cash and cash equivalents350,213 314,452 Total cash and cash equivalents558,328 580,196 
Certificates of deposit (“CDs”) held for investment (at cost, which
approximates fair value)
Certificates of deposit (“CDs”) held for investment (at cost, which
approximates fair value)
49,629 65,545 Certificates of deposit (“CDs”) held for investment (at cost, which
approximates fair value)
24,648 28,482 
Investment securities held to maturity, at amortized cost (estimated fair value of $26,295 and $29,827)24,509 27,890 
Investment securities held to maturity, at amortized cost (estimated fair value of $115,199 and $70,109)Investment securities held to maturity, at amortized cost (estimated fair value of $115,199 and $70,109)114,600 69,102 
Investment securities available for sale, at fair valueInvestment securities available for sale, at fair value65,762 57,907 Investment securities available for sale, at fair value56,552 63,176 
Investments in equity securities, at fair valueInvestments in equity securities, at fair value974 977 Investments in equity securities, at fair value946 955 
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (“FHLB”) stock, at costFederal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (“FHLB”) stock, at cost1,922 1,922 Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (“FHLB”) stock, at cost2,103 2,103 
Other investments, at costOther investments, at cost3,000 3,000 Other investments, at cost3,000 3,000 
Loans held for saleLoans held for sale10,871 4,509 Loans held for sale3,700 3,217 
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $13,432 and $13,4141,007,309 1,013,875 
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $13,468 and $13,469Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $13,468 and $13,469994,007 968,454 
Premises and equipment, netPremises and equipment, net22,753 23,035 Premises and equipment, net22,108 22,367 
Other real estate owned (“OREO”) and other repossessed assets, netOther real estate owned (“OREO”) and other repossessed assets, net268 1,050 Other real estate owned (“OREO”) and other repossessed assets, net157 157 
Accrued interest receivableAccrued interest receivable4,490 4,484 Accrued interest receivable3,938 3,745 
Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”)Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”)21,745 21,596 Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”)22,347 22,193 
GoodwillGoodwill15,131 15,131 Goodwill15,131 15,131 
Core deposit intangible (“CDI”), netCore deposit intangible (“CDI”), net1,535 1,625 Core deposit intangible (“CDI”), net1,185 1,264 
Servicing rights, net3,036 3,095 
Loan servicing rights, netLoan servicing rights, net3,524 3,482 
Operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assetsOperating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets2,512 2,587 Operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets2,206 2,283 
Other assetsOther assets2,746 3,298 Other assets2,795 2,873 
Total assetsTotal assets$1,588,405 $1,565,978 Total assets$1,831,275 $1,792,180 
Liabilities and shareholders’ equityLiabilities and shareholders’ equity  Liabilities and shareholders’ equity  
LiabilitiesLiabilities  Liabilities  
Deposits:Deposits:Deposits:
Non-interest-bearing demand Non-interest-bearing demand$437,953 $441,889  Non-interest-bearing demand$523,518 $535,212 
Interest-bearing Interest-bearing937,163 916,517  Interest-bearing1,083,113 1,035,343 
Total depositsTotal deposits1,375,116 1,358,406 Total deposits1,606,631 1,570,555 
FHLB borrowingsFHLB borrowings10,000 10,000 FHLB borrowings5,000 5,000 
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities2,565 2,630 Operating lease liabilities2,285 2,359 
Other liabilities and accrued expensesOther liabilities and accrued expenses7,399 7,312 Other liabilities and accrued expenses6,984 7,367 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities1,395,080 1,378,348 Total liabilities$1,620,900 $1,585,281 
* Derived from audited consolidated financial statements.
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
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TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)
December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 20202021
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
December 31,
2021
September 30,
2021
(Unaudited)*(Unaudited)*
Shareholders’ equityShareholders’ equityShareholders’ equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; NaN issued$$
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized;
8,317,793 shares issued and outstanding - December 31, 2020 8,310,793 shares issued and outstanding - September 30, 2020
42,480 42,396 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issuedPreferred stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued$— $— 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized;
8,348,821 shares issued and outstanding - December 31, 2021 8,355,469 shares issued and outstanding - September 30, 2021
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized;
8,348,821 shares issued and outstanding - December 31, 2021 8,355,469 shares issued and outstanding - September 30, 2021
42,436 42,673 
Retained earningsRetained earnings150,801 145,173 Retained earnings167,897 164,167 
Accumulated other comprehensive incomeAccumulated other comprehensive income44 61 Accumulated other comprehensive income42 59 
Total shareholders’ equityTotal shareholders’ equity193,325 187,630 Total shareholders’ equity210,375 206,899 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equityTotal liabilities and shareholders’ equity$1,588,405 $1,565,978 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$1,831,275 $1,792,180 
* Derived from audited consolidated financial statements.


See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements

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TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the three months ended December 31, 20202021 and 20192020
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended 
 December 31,
Three Months Ended 
 December 31,
20202019 20212020
Interest and dividend incomeInterest and dividend income  Interest and dividend income  
Loans receivable and loans held for saleLoans receivable and loans held for sale$13,318 $12,764 Loans receivable and loans held for sale$12,622 $13,318 
Investment securitiesInvestment securities301 439 Investment securities405 301 
Dividends from mutual funds, FHLB stock and other investmentsDividends from mutual funds, FHLB stock and other investments28 37 Dividends from mutual funds, FHLB stock and other investments27 28 
Interest-bearing deposits in banks and CDsInterest-bearing deposits in banks and CDs310 951 Interest-bearing deposits in banks and CDs288 310 
Total interest and dividend incomeTotal interest and dividend income13,957 14,191 Total interest and dividend income13,342 13,957 
Interest expenseInterest expense  Interest expense  
DepositsDeposits904 1,189 Deposits631 904 
FHLB borrowingsFHLB borrowings29 FHLB borrowings15 29 
Total interest expenseTotal interest expense933 1,189 Total interest expense646 933 
Net interest incomeNet interest income13,024 13,002 Net interest income12,696 13,024 
Provision for loan lossesProvision for loan losses0 200 Provision for loan losses  
Net interest income after provision for loan lossesNet interest income after provision for loan losses13,024 12,802 Net interest income after provision for loan losses12,696 13,024 
Non-interest incomeNon-interest income  Non-interest income  
Net recoveries on investment securitiesNet recoveries on investment securities103 Net recoveries on investment securities
Service charges on depositsService charges on deposits1,055 1,200 Service charges on deposits913 1,055 
ATM and debit card interchange transaction feesATM and debit card interchange transaction fees1,156 1,094 ATM and debit card interchange transaction fees1,277 1,156 
BOLI net earningsBOLI net earnings149 147 BOLI net earnings154 149 
Gain on sales of loans, netGain on sales of loans, net2,002 953 Gain on sales of loans, net663 2,002 
Escrow feesEscrow fees105 83 Escrow fees78 105 
Servicing income on loans sold15 74 
Valuation allowance on servicing rights, net(236)(23)
Valuation recovery (allowance) on loan servicing rights, netValuation recovery (allowance) on loan servicing rights, net119 (236)
Other, netOther, net308 307 Other, net230 323 
Total non-interest income, netTotal non-interest income, net4,559 3,938 Total non-interest income, net3,442 4,559 


 See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
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TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (continued)
For the three months ended December 31, 20202021 and 20192020
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended 
December 31,
Three Months Ended 
 December 31,
20202019 20212020
Non-interest expenseNon-interest expense  Non-interest expense  
Salaries and employee benefitsSalaries and employee benefits$4,613 $4,722 Salaries and employee benefits$5,171 $4,613 
Premises and equipmentPremises and equipment957 894 Premises and equipment928 957 
Gain on sales/dispositions of premises and equipment, net(99)
AdvertisingAdvertising156 183 Advertising166 156 
OREO and other repossessed assets, netOREO and other repossessed assets, net(26)(1)OREO and other repossessed assets, net(18)(26)
ATM and debit card interchange transaction feesATM and debit card interchange transaction fees431 440 ATM and debit card interchange transaction fees464 431 
Postage and courierPostage and courier138 135 Postage and courier136 138 
State and local taxesState and local taxes283 216 State and local taxes255 283 
Professional feesProfessional fees231 269 Professional fees271 231 
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insuranceFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insurance96 (27)Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insurance128 96 
Loan administration and foreclosureLoan administration and foreclosure80 89 Loan administration and foreclosure104 80 
Data processing and telecommunicationsData processing and telecommunications606 584 Data processing and telecommunications613 606 
Deposit operationsDeposit operations284 317 Deposit operations299 284 
Amortization of CDIAmortization of CDI90 101 Amortization of CDI79 90 
OtherOther471 550 Other668 471 
Total non-interest expense, netTotal non-interest expense, net8,410 8,373 Total non-interest expense, net9,264 8,410 
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes9,173 8,367 Income before income taxes6,874 9,173 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes1,883 1,715 Provision for income taxes1,389 1,883 
Net income
Net income
$7,290 $6,652 
Net income
$5,485 $7,290 
Net income per common shareNet income per common share  Net income per common share  
BasicBasic$0.88 $0.80 Basic$0.66 $0.88 
DilutedDiluted$0.87 $0.78 Diluted$0.65 $0.87 
Weighted average common shares outstandingWeighted average common shares outstanding  Weighted average common shares outstanding  
BasicBasic8,313,493 8,341,470 Basic8,356,066 8,313,493 
DilutedDiluted8,412,744 8,475,029 Diluted8,448,900 8,412,744 
Dividends paid per common shareDividends paid per common share$0.20 $0.25 Dividends paid per common share$0.21 $0.20 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
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TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the three months ended December 31, 20202021 and 20192020
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited) 
Three Months Ended 
 December 31,
Three Months Ended 
December 31,
20202019 20212020
Comprehensive incomeComprehensive incomeComprehensive income
Net incomeNet income$7,290 $6,652 Net income$5,485 $7,290 
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized holding loss on investment securities available for sale, net of income taxes of $(3) and $(55), respectively(17)(206)
Unrealized holding loss on investment securities available for sale, net of income taxes of $(5) and $(3), respectivelyUnrealized holding loss on investment securities available for sale, net of income taxes of $(5) and $(3), respectively(18)(17)
Change in OTTI on investment securities held to maturity, net of income taxes:  
Change in other than temporary impairment ("OTTI") on investment securities held to maturity, net of income taxes:Change in other than temporary impairment ("OTTI") on investment securities held to maturity, net of income taxes:  
Accretion of OTTI on investment securities held to maturity, net of income taxes of $0 and $3, respectively10 
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes(17)(196)
Accretion of OTTI on investment securities held to maturity, net of income taxes of $0 and $0, respectivelyAccretion of OTTI on investment securities held to maturity, net of income taxes of $0 and $0, respectively— 
Total other comprehensive loss, net of income taxesTotal other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes(17)(17)
Total comprehensive incomeTotal comprehensive income$7,273 $6,456 Total comprehensive income$5,468 $7,273 



See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
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TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the three months ended December 31, 20202021 and 20192020
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

 Common Stock Accumulated
Other
Compre-
hensive
Income (Loss)
 
 Number of SharesAmountRetained
Earnings
Total
Balance, September 30, 20198,329,419 $43,030 $127,987 $50 $171,067 
Net income— — 6,652 — 6,652 
Other comprehensive loss— — — (196)(196)
Exercise of stock options16,975 170 — — 170 
Common stock dividends ($0.25 per common share)— — (2,086)— (2,086)
Stock option compensation expense— 46 — — 46 
Balance, December 31, 20198,346,394 $43,246 $132,553 $(146)$175,653 
Balance, September 30, 20208,310,793 $42,396 $145,173 $61 $187,630 
Net income— — 7,290 — 7,290 
Other comprehensive loss— — — (17)(17)
Repurchase of common stock(2,900)(58)— — (58)
Exercise of stock options9,900 96 — — 96 
Common stock dividends ($0.20 per common share)— — (1,662)— (1,662)
Stock option compensation expense— 46 — — 46 
Balance, December 31, 20208,317,793 $42,480 $150,801 $44 $193,325 

 Common Stock Accumulated
Other
Compre-hensive
Income (Loss)
 
 Number of SharesAmountRetained
Earnings
Total
Balance, September 30, 20208,310,793 $42,396 $145,173 $61 $187,630 
Net income— — 7,290 — 7,290 
Other comprehensive loss— — — (17)(17)
Repurchase of common stock(2,900)(58)— — (58)
Exercise of stock options9,900 96 — — 96 
Common stock dividends ($0.20 per common share)— — (1,662)— (1,662)
Stock option compensation expense— 46 — — 46 
Balance, December 31, 20208,317,793 $42,480 $150,801 $44 $193,325 
Balance, September 30, 20218,355,469 $42,673 $164,167 $59 $206,899 
Net income— — 5,485 — 5,485 
Other comprehensive loss— — — (17)(17)
Repurchase of common stock(15,548)(433)— — (433)
Exercise of stock options8,900 130 — — 130 
Common stock dividends ($0.21 per common share)— — (1,755)— (1,755)
Stock option compensation expense— 66 — — 66 
Balance, December 31, 20218,348,821 $42,436 $167,897 $42 $210,375 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements






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TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the three months ended December 31, 20202021 and 20192020
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended December 31
20202019 20212020
Cash flows from operating activitiesCash flows from operating activities  Cash flows from operating activities  
Net incomeNet income$7,290 $6,652 Net income$5,485 $7,290 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:  
Provision for loan losses200 
DepreciationDepreciation391 376 Depreciation358 391 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes51 Deferred income taxes266 51 
Accretion of discount on purchased loansAccretion of discount on purchased loans(121)(145)Accretion of discount on purchased loans(57)(121)
Amortization of CDIAmortization of CDI90 101 Amortization of CDI79 90 
Stock option compensation expenseStock option compensation expense46 46 Stock option compensation expense66 46 
Net recoveries on investment securitiesNet recoveries on investment securities(5)(103)Net recoveries on investment securities(8)(5)
Change in fair value of investments in equity securitiesChange in fair value of investments in equity securitiesChange in fair value of investments in equity securities
Accretion of discounts and premiums on securities(27)(47)
Amortization (accretion) of discounts and premiums on securitiesAmortization (accretion) of discounts and premiums on securities101 (27)
Gain on sales of OREO and other repossessed assets, netGain on sales of OREO and other repossessed assets, net(21)(39)Gain on sales of OREO and other repossessed assets, net— (21)
Gain on sales of loans, netGain on sales of loans, net(2,002)(953)Gain on sales of loans, net(663)(2,002)
Gain on sales/disposition of premises and equipment, net(99)
Loans originated for saleLoans originated for sale(48,199)(32,959)Loans originated for sale(22,379)(48,199)
Proceeds from sales of loansProceeds from sales of loans43,839 34,563 Proceeds from sales of loans22,559 43,839 
Amortization of servicing rights257 185 
Valuation adjustment on servicing rights236 24 
Amortization of loan servicing rightsAmortization of loan servicing rights299 257 
Valuation recovery (allowance) on loan servicing rights, netValuation recovery (allowance) on loan servicing rights, net(119)236 
BOLI net earningsBOLI net earnings(149)(147)BOLI net earnings(154)(149)
(Decrease) increase in deferred loan origination fees(987)36 
Decrease in deferred loan origination feesDecrease in deferred loan origination fees(604)(987)
Net change in accrued interest receivable and other assets, and other liabilities and accrued expensesNet change in accrued interest receivable and other assets, and other liabilities and accrued expenses162 1,679 Net change in accrued interest receivable and other assets, and other liabilities and accrued expenses(978)162 
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities854 9,375 Net cash provided by operating activities4,260 854 
Cash flows from investing activitiesCash flows from investing activities  Cash flows from investing activities  
Net decrease in CDs held for investmentNet decrease in CDs held for investment15,916 2,097 Net decrease in CDs held for investment3,834 15,916 
Purchase of investment securities held to maturityPurchase of investment securities held to maturity(9,755)Purchase of investment securities held to maturity(48,486)— 
Purchase of investment securities available for salePurchase of investment securities available for sale(10,267)(16,502)Purchase of investment securities available for sale— (10,267)
Proceeds from maturities and prepayments of investment securities held to maturityProceeds from maturities and prepayments of investment securities held to maturity3,444 1,946 Proceeds from maturities and prepayments of investment securities held to maturity2,995 3,444 
Proceeds from maturities and prepayments of investment securities available for saleProceeds from maturities and prepayments of investment securities available for sale2,360 892 Proceeds from maturities and prepayments of investment securities available for sale6,502 2,360 
Increase in loans receivable, net7,674 (26,579)
Decrease (increase) in loans receivable, netDecrease (increase) in loans receivable, net(24,892)7,674 
Additions to premises and equipmentAdditions to premises and equipment(109)(339)Additions to premises and equipment(99)(109)
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment304 
Proceeds from sales of OREO and other repossessed assetsProceeds from sales of OREO and other repossessed assets803 63 Proceeds from sales of OREO and other repossessed assets— 803 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities19,821 (47,873)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activitiesNet cash (used in) provided by investing activities(60,146)19,821 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
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TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
For the three months ended December 31, 20202021 and 20192020
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended December 31
20202019 20212020
Cash flows from financing activitiesCash flows from financing activities  Cash flows from financing activities  
Net increase in depositsNet increase in deposits$16,710 $16,250 Net increase in deposits$36,076 $16,710 
Proceeds from exercise of stock optionsProceeds from exercise of stock options96 170 Proceeds from exercise of stock options130 96 
Repurchase of common stockRepurchase of common stock(58)Repurchase of common stock(433)(58)
Payment of dividendsPayment of dividends(1,662)(2,086)Payment of dividends(1,755)(1,662)
Net cash provided by financing activitiesNet cash provided by financing activities15,086 14,334 Net cash provided by financing activities34,018 15,086 
    
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents35,761 (24,164)Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(21,868)35,761 
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents  Cash and cash equivalents  
Beginning of periodBeginning of period314,452 143,015 Beginning of period580,196 314,452 
End of periodEnd of period$350,213 $118,851 End of period$558,328 $350,213 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow informationSupplemental disclosure of cash flow information  Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information  
Interest paidInterest paid$980 $1,171 Interest paid$656 $980 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activitiesSupplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities  Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities  
Other comprehensive loss related to investment securitiesOther comprehensive loss related to investment securities$(17)$(196)Other comprehensive loss related to investment securities$(17)$(17)
Operating lease liabilities arising from recording of ROU assets2,889 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
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Timberland Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

(1)  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a)  Basis of Presentation:  The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements forof Timberland Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Timberland Bank (the "Bank") (collectively, "the Company") were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all disclosures necessary for a complete presentation of consolidated financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with GAAP. However, all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim consolidated financial statements have been included.  All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 20202021 (“20202021 Form 10-K”).  The unaudited consolidated results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 20202021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire fiscal year ending September 30, 2021.

On October 1, 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of South Sound Bank, a Washington-state chartered bank, headquartered in Olympia, Washington ("the South Sound Acquisition"). The Company acquired 100% of the outstanding common stock of South Sound Bank, and South Sound Bank was merged into the Bank. See Note 2 for additional information on the South Sound Acquisition.2022.

(b)  Principles of Consolidation:  The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and the Bank, and the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Timberland Service Corporation.   All significant inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

(c)  Operating Segment:  The Company has 1 reportable operating segment which is defined as community banking in western Washington.Washington under the operating name, "Timberland Bank."

(d)  The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, as of the date of the consolidated balance sheets, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

(e)  Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the December 31, 20202021 presentation with no change to previously reported net income or total shareholders’ equity.

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(2) BUSINESS COMBINATION

On October 1, 2018, the Company completed the South Sound Acquisition. The primary reason for the acquisition was to expand the Company's presence along Washington State's economically important I-5 corridor.

Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, South Sound Bank shareholders received 0.746 of a share of the Company's common stock and $5.68825 in cash per share of South Sound Bank common stock. The Company issued 904,826 shares of its common stock (valued at $28.27 million based on the Company's closing stock price on September 30, 2018 of $31.24 per share) and paid $6.90 million in cash in the transaction for total consideration paid of $35.17 million.

The South Sound Acquisition constitutes a business combination as defined by GAAP, which establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer in a business combination recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Company was considered the acquirer in this transaction. Accordingly, the estimates of fair values of the acquired assets, including the identifiable intangible assets, and the assumed liabilities in the South Sound Acquisition were measured and recorded as of October 1, 2018. The excess of the total consideration paid over the fair value of the net assets acquired was allocated to goodwill. The South Sound Acquisition resulted in $9.48 million of goodwill. The goodwill arising from the transaction consists largely of the synergies and expected economies of scale from combining the operations of the Company and South Sound Bank. This goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.

In most instances, determining the estimated fair values of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities requires the Company to estimate cash flows expected to result from those assets and liabilities and to discount those cash flows at the appropriate rate of interest. Differences may arise between contractually required payments and the expected cash flows at the acquisition date due to items such as estimated credit losses, prepayments or early withdrawal, and other factors. One of the most significant of those determinations relates to the valuation of acquired loans. For such loans, the excess of cash flows expected at acquisition over the estimated fair value is recognized as interest income over the remaining lives of the loans. In accordance with GAAP, there was no carry-over of South Sound Bank's previously established allowance for loan losses.

The following table summarizes the fair value of consideration paid, the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, and the resulting goodwill relating to the transaction:
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At October 1, 2018
Book ValueFair Value AdjustmentEstimated Fair Value
(Dollars in thousands)
Total acquisition consideration$35,170 
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
     Identifiable assets acquired:
          Cash and cash equivalents$21,187 $21,187 
          CDs held for investment2,973 2,973 
          FHLB stock205 205 
          Investment securities held to maturity19,891 (189)19,702 
          Investment securities available for sale5,022 5,022 
          Loans receivable123,627 (2,083)121,544 
          Premises and equipment3,225 112 3,337 
          OREO25 25 
          Accrued interest receivable554 554 
          BOLI2,629 2,629 
          CDI2,483 2,483 
          Servicing rights285 (4)281 
          Other assets1,087 (511)576 
               Total assets180,710 (192)180,518 
     Liabilities assumed:
          Deposits151,378 160 151,538 
          Other liabilities and accrued expenses3,291 3,291 
               Total liabilities assumed154,669 160 154,829 
               Total identifiable net assets acquired$26,041 $(352)25,689 
               Goodwill recognized$9,481 


The acquired loan portfolio was valued using Level 3 inputs (see Note 10) and included the use of present value techniques, including cash flow estimates and incorporated assumptions that the Company believes marketplace participants would use in estimating fair values. Credit discounts were included in the determination of the fair value of the loans acquired; therefore, an allowance for loan losses was not recorded at the acquisition date. Acquired loans are evaluated upon acquisition and classified as either purchased credit-impaired ("PCI") or purchased non-credit-impaired. PCI loans reflect credit deterioration since origination such that it is probable at acquisition that the Company will be unable to collect all contractually required payments. The Company determined that PCI loans acquired in the South Sound Acquisition were insignificant.

For purchased non-credit-impaired loans, the difference between the fair value and unpaid principal balance of the loan at the acquisition date is amortized or accreted to interest income over the life of the loans. Any subsequent deterioration in credit quality is recognized by recording an allowance for loan losses.

CDI represents the future economic benefit of the potential cost savings from acquiring core deposits as part of a business combination compared to the cost of alternative funding sources. CDI is amortized to non-interest expense using an accelerated method based on an estimated runoff of related deposits over a period of ten years. CDI is evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable, with any changes in estimated useful life accounted for prospectively over the revised remaining life.

The operating results of the Company for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 include the operating results produced by the net assets acquired in the South Sound Acquisition since the October 1, 2018 acquisition date. The Company
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determined that the disclosure requirements related to the amounts of revenues and earnings from the net assets acquired in the South Sound Acquisition since the October 1, 2018 acquisition date is impracticable. The financial activity and operating results of the net assets acquired in the South Sound Acquisition were commingled with the Company's financial activity and operating results since the acquisition date.

During the three months ended December 31, 2019, the Company incurred acquisition-related expenses of $67,000 related to the South Sound Acquisition, which are included in the data processing and telecommunications expense category in the accompanying consolidated statement of income.

(3) INVESTMENT SECURITIES

Held to maturity and available for sale investment securities have been classified according to management’s intent and were as follows as of December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 20202021 (dollars in thousands):
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair Value
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair Value
December 31, 2020    
December 31, 2021December 31, 2021    
Held to maturityHeld to maturity    Held to maturity    
U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agency securitiesU.S. Treasury and U.S. government agency securities$67,195 $95 $(285)$67,005 
Mortgage-backed securities ("MBS"):Mortgage-backed securities ("MBS"):    Mortgage-backed securities ("MBS"):
U.S. government agenciesU.S. government agencies$23,797 $1,476 $(2)$25,271 U.S. government agencies23,550 781 (192)24,139 
Private label residentialPrivate label residential212 308 (1)519 Private label residential23,355 292 (94)23,553 
Bank issued trust preferred securitiesBank issued trust preferred securities500 505 Bank issued trust preferred securities500 — 502 
TotalTotal$24,509 $1,789 $(3)$26,295 Total$114,600 $1,170 $(571)$115,199 
Available for saleAvailable for sale    Available for sale    
MBS: U.S. government agenciesMBS: U.S. government agencies$65,672 $186 $(96)$65,762 MBS: U.S. government agencies$56,481 $180 $(109)$56,552 
TotalTotal$65,672 $186 $(96)$65,762 Total$56,481 $180 $(109)$56,552 
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2021September 30, 2021
Held to maturityHeld to maturity    Held to maturity    
U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agency securitiesU.S. Treasury and U.S. government agency securities$28,760 $$(99)$28,669 
MBS:MBS:    MBS:
U.S. government agenciesU.S. government agencies$27,161 $1,635 $(3)$28,793 U.S. government agencies25,913 936 (122)26,727 
Private label residentialPrivate label residential229 307 (1)535 Private label residential13,929 302 (23)14,208 
Bank issued trust preferred securitiesBank issued trust preferred securities500 (1)499 Bank issued trust preferred securities500 — 505 
TotalTotal$27,890 $1,942 $(5)$29,827 Total$69,102 $1,251 $(244)$70,109 
Available for saleAvailable for sale    Available for sale    
MBS: U.S. government agenciesMBS: U.S. government agencies$57,797 $178 $(68)$57,907 MBS: U.S. government agencies$63,080 $210 $(114)$63,176 
TotalTotal$57,797 $178 $(68)$57,907 Total$63,080 $210 $(114)$63,176 

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Held to maturity and available for sale investment securities with unrealized losses were as follows as of December 31, 20202021 (dollars in thousands):
Less Than 12 Months12 Months or LongerTotal Less Than 12 Months12 Months or LongerTotal
Estimated
 Fair
 Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
QuantityEstimated
 Fair
 Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
QuantityEstimated
 Fair
 Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
 Fair
 Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
QuantityEstimated
 Fair
 Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
QuantityEstimated
 Fair
 Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Held to maturityHeld to maturity        Held to maturity        
MBS:MBS:        MBS:        
U.S. government agenciesU.S. government agencies$800 $(1)$2,938 $(2)$3,738 $(3)U.S. government agencies$40,171 $(285)10 $— $— — $40,171 $(285)
Private label residentialPrivate label residentialPrivate label residential8,213 (192)14 — 8,227 (192)
U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agency securitiesU.S. Treasury and U.S. government agency securities17,041 (94)— 17,042 (94)
Total
Total
$807 $(1)3 $2,940 $(2)3 $3,747 $(3)
Total
$65,425 $(571)24 $15 $ 4 $65,440 $(571)
Available for saleAvailable for sale        Available for sale        
MBS: U.S. government agencies$19,585 $(95)11 $887 $(1)$20,472 $(96)
MBS:MBS:        
U.S. government agenciesU.S. government agencies$9,941 $(66)10 $13,439 $(43)$23,380 $(109)
Total
Total
$19,585 $(95)11 $887 $(1)1 $20,472 $(96)
Total
$9,941 $(66)10 $13,439 $(43)7 $23,380 $(109)

Held to maturity and available for sale investment securities with unrealized losses were as follows as of September 30, 20202021 (dollars in thousands):
Less Than 12 Months12 Months or LongerTotal Less Than 12 Months12 Months or LongerTotal
Estimated
 Fair
 Value
Gross
Unrealized Losses
QuantityEstimated
 Fair
 Value
Gross
Unrealized Losses
QuantityEstimated
 Fair
 Value
Gross
Unrealized Losses
Estimated
 Fair
 Value
Gross
Unrealized Losses
QuantityEstimated
 Fair
 Value
Gross
Unrealized Losses
QuantityEstimated
 Fair
 Value
Gross
Unrealized Losses
Held to maturityHeld to maturity        Held to maturity        
MBS:MBS:        MBS:
U.S. government agenciesU.S. government agencies$5,130 $(2)$39 $(1)$5,169 $(3)U.S. government agencies$8,091 $(122)$15 $— $8,106 $(122)
Private label residentialPrivate label residential11 (1)18 (1) Private label
residential
9,712 (23)— 9,713 (23)
Bank issued trust preferred securities499 (1)499 (1)
U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agency securitiesU.S. Treasury and U.S. government agency securities18,795 (99)— — — 18,795 (99)
Total
Total
$5,636 $(3)6 $50 $(2)6 $5,686 $(5)
Total
$36,598 $(244)14 $16 $ 4 $36,614 $(244)
Available for saleAvailable for sale        Available for sale        
MBS:MBS:        MBS:        
U.S. government agenciesU.S. government agencies$21,464 $(68)11 $— $— — $21,464 $(68)U.S. government agencies$20,146 $(103)13 $5,491 $(11)$25,637 $(114)
Total
Total
$21,464 $(68)11 $ $  $21,464 $(68)
Total
$20,146 $(103)13 $5,491 $(11)3 $25,637 $(114)

The Company has evaluated the investment securities in the above tables and has determined that the declinedeclines in their fair value isare temporary.  The unrealized losses are primarily due to changes in market interest rates and spreads in the market for mortgage-related products. The fair value of these securities is expected to recover as the securities approach their maturity dates and/or as the pricing spreads narrow on mortgage-related securities.  The Company has the ability and the intent to hold the investments until the fair value recovers.  Furthermore,Further, as of December 31, 2020,2021, management does not have the intent to sell any of the securities classified as available for sale wherefor which the estimated fair value is below the recorded value and believes
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that it is more likely than not that the Company will not have to sell such securities before a recovery of cost (or recorded value if previously written down).

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The Company bifurcates OTTI into (1) amounts related to credit losses which are recognized through earnings and (2) amounts related to all other factors which are recognized as a component of other comprehensive income (loss). To determine the component of the gross OTTI related to credit losses, the Company compared the amortized cost basis of the OTTI security to the present value of its revised expected cash flows, discounted using its pre-impairment yield.  The revised expected cash flow estimates for individual securities are based primarily on an analysis of default rates, prepayment speeds and third-party analytic reports.  Significant judgment by management is required in this analysis that includes, but is not limited to, assumptions regarding the collectability of principal and interest, net of related expenses, on the underlying loans.  

The following table presents a summary of the significant inputs utilized to measure management’s estimates of the credit loss component on OTTI securities as of December 31, 20202021 and 2019:2020:
RangeWeighted RangeWeighted
Minimum Maximum Average 
December 31, 2021December 31, 2021   
Constant prepayment rateConstant prepayment rate6.00 %15.00 %12.50 %
Collateral default rateCollateral default rate1.56 %22.67 %12.14 %
Loss severity rateLoss severity rate— %13.95 %3.30 %
Minimum Maximum Average 
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020   December 31, 2020   
Constant prepayment rateConstant prepayment rate6.00 %15.00 %9.23 %Constant prepayment rate6.00 %15.00 %9.23 %
Collateral default rateCollateral default rate1.50 %23.73 %13.58 %Collateral default rate1.50 %23.73 %13.58 %
Loss severity rateLoss severity rate%10.07 %3.44 %Loss severity rate— %10.07 %3.44 %
December 31, 2019   
Constant prepayment rate6.00 %15.00 %9.41 %
Collateral default rate2.68 %19.93 %10.59 %
Loss severity rate0.11 %14.24 %4.21 %

The following table presents the OTTI recoveries for the three months ended December 31, 20202021 and 20192020 (dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2020
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2019
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2021
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2020
Held To
Maturity
Available
For Sale
Held To
Maturity
Available
For Sale
Held To
Maturity
Held To
Maturity
Total recoveriesTotal recoveries$$$103 $Total recoveries$$
Adjustment for portion of OTTI transferred from
other comprehensive income (loss) before income taxes (1)
Net recoveries recognized in earnings (2)(1)Net recoveries recognized in earnings (2)(1)$5 $0 $103 $0 Net recoveries recognized in earnings (2)(1)$8 $5 
_________________
(1) Represents OTTI related to all other factors.
(2) Represents OTTI related to credit losses.


The following table presents a roll forward of the credit loss component of held to maturity and available for sale debt securities that have been written down for OTTI with the credit loss component recognized in earnings for the three months ended December 31, 20202021 and 20192020 (dollars in thousands):
 Three Months Ended
December 31,
 20202019
Beginning balance of credit loss$885 $1,071 
Subtractions: 
Realized losses previously recorded
as credit losses
(3)(53)
Recovery of prior credit loss(5)(103)
Ending balance of credit loss$877 $915 

 Three Months Ended
December 31,
 20212020
Beginning balance of credit loss$853 $885 
Subtractions: 
Net realized gain (losses) previously recorded
as credit losses
(3)
Recovery of prior credit loss(4)(5)
Ending balance of credit loss$850 $877 
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During the three months ended December 31, 2020,2021, the Company recorded a $3,000 net realized loss (as a result of investment securities being deemed worthless) on 15held to maturity investment securities, all of which had been recognized previously as a credit loss.securities. During the three months ended December 31, 2019,2020, the Company recorded a $53,000$3,000 net realized loss (as a result of investment securities being deemed worthless) on 1815 held to maturity investment securities, all of which had been recognized previously as a credit loss.

The recorded amount of investment securities pledged as collateral for public fund deposits, federal treasury tax and loan deposits, FHLB collateral and other non-profit organization deposits totaled $86.10$89.58 million and $81.03$97.60 million at December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 2020,2021, respectively.

The contractual maturities of debt securities at December 31, 20202021 were as follows (dollars in thousands).  Expected maturities may differ from scheduled maturities due to the prepayment of principal or call provisions.
Held to MaturityAvailable for Sale Held to MaturityAvailable for Sale
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair
Value
Due within one yearDue within one year$$$476 $473 Due within one year$— $— $744 $743 
Due after one year to five yearsDue after one year to five years1,103 1,218 3,230 3,224 Due after one year to five years35,148 35,214 3,710 3,709 
Due after five years to ten yearsDue after five years to ten years6,598 7,290 20,978 21,017 Due after five years to ten years51,072 51,272 13,432 13,454 
Due after ten yearsDue after ten years16,808 17,787 40,988 41,048 Due after ten years28,380 28,713 38,595 38,646 
TotalTotal$24,509 $26,295 $65,672 $65,762 Total$114,600 $115,199 $56,481 $56,552 


(4)(3) GOODWILL AND CDI

Goodwill is initially recorded when the purchase price paid in a business combination exceeds the estimated fair value of the net identified tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed.  Goodwill is presumed to have an indefinite useful life and is analyzed annually for impairment.  The Company performs an annual review during the third quarter of each fiscal year, or more frequently if indicators of potential impairment exist, to determine if the recorded goodwill is impaired. For purposes of goodwill impairment testing, the services offered through the Bank and its subsidiary are managed as one strategic unit and represent the Company's only reporting unit.

The annual goodwill impairment test begins with a qualitative assessment of whether it is "more likely than not" that the reporting unit's fair value is less than its carrying amount. If an entity concludes that it is not "more likely than not" that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, it need not perform a two-step impairment test. If the Company's qualitative assessment concluded that it is "more likely than not" that the fair value of its reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, it must perform the two-step impairment test to identify potential goodwill impairment and measure the amount of goodwill impairment loss to be recognized, if any. The first step of the goodwill impairment test compares the estimated fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount, or the book value, including goodwill. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit equals or exceeds its book value, goodwill is considered not impaired, and the second step of the impairment test is unnecessary.

The second step, if necessary, measures the amount of goodwill impairment loss to be recognized. The reporting unit must determine fair value for all assets and liabilities, excluding goodwill. The net of the assigned fair value of assets and liabilities is then compared to the book value of the reporting unit, and any excess book value becomes the implied fair value of goodwill. If the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds the newly calculated implied fair value of goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in the amount required to write-down the goodwill to the implied fair value.

Management's qualitative assessment takes into consideration macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost or margin factors, financial performance and share price of the Company's common stock. The Company performed its fiscal year 20202021 goodwill impairment test during the quarter ended June 30, 2020 with2021. Based on this assessment, the assistance of an independent third-party firm specializing inCompany determined that it is not "more likely than not" that the Company's fair value is less than its carrying amount, and, therefore, goodwill impairment valuations for financial institutions. The third-party analysis was conducted as ofdetermined not to be impaired at May 31, 2020, and the step one test concluded that the reporting unit's fair value was more than its recorded value and, therefore, step two of the analysis was not necessary. Accordingly, the recorded value of goodwill as of May 31, 2020 was not impaired.2021.

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A significant amount of judgment is involved in determining if an indicator of goodwill impairment has occurred. Such indicators may include, among others: a significant decline in expected future cash flows; a sustained, significant decline in the
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Company's stock price and market capitalization; a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate; adverse assessment or action by a regulator; and unanticipated competition. Any change in these indicators could have a significant negative impact on the Company's financial condition, impact the goodwill impairment analysis or cause the Company to perform a goodwill impairment analysis more frequently than once per year.

As of December 31, 2020,2021, management believes that there have been no events or changes in the circumstances since May 31, 20202021 that would indicate a potential impairment of goodwill. No assurances can be given, however, that the Company will not record an impairment loss on goodwill in the future. If adverse economic conditions or decreases in the Company's stock price and market capitalization as a result of the novel coronavirus of 2019 ("COVID-19") pandemic were to be deemed sustained rather thento be other than temporary, it may significantly affect the fair value of the Company's goodwill and may trigger impairment charges. Any impairment charge could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations and financial condition. The recorded amount of goodwill at December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 20202021 remained unchanged at $15.13 million.

CDI represents the future economic benefit of the potential cost savings from acquiring core deposits as part of a business combination compared to the cost of alternative funding sources. CDI is amortized to non-interest expense using an accelerated method based on an estimated runoff of related deposits over a period of ten years. CDI is evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable, with any changes in estimated useful life accounted for prospectively over the revised remaining life. As of December 31, 2020,2021, management believes that there have been no events or changes in the circumstances that would indicate a potential impairment of CDI.

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(5)(4) LOANS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES



Loans receivable by portfolio segment consisted of the following at December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 20202021 (dollars in thousands):
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
December 31,
2021
September 30,
2021
AmountPercentAmountPercent AmountPercentAmountPercent
Mortgage loans:Mortgage loans:    Mortgage loans:    
One- to four-family (1)One- to four-family (1)$115,613 10.3 %$118,580 10.5 %One- to four-family (1)$129,151 11.6 %$119,935 11.1 %
Multi-familyMulti-family89,413 8.0 85,053 7.5 Multi-family84,180 7.5 87,563 8.1 
CommercialCommercial463,670 41.4 453,574 40.0 Commercial497,361 44.5 470,650 43.5 
Construction - custom and owner/builderConstruction - custom and owner/builder117,872 10.5 129,572 11.4 Construction - custom and owner/builder116,267 10.4 109,152 10.1 
Construction - speculative one- to four-familyConstruction - speculative one- to four-family20,291 1.8 14,592 1.3 Construction - speculative one- to four-family18,255 1.6 17,813 1.6 
Construction - commercialConstruction - commercial41,491 3.7 33,144 2.9 Construction - commercial42,611 3.8 43,365 4.0 
Construction - multi-familyConstruction - multi-family29,410 2.6 34,476 3.0 Construction - multi-family54,710 4.9 52,071 4.8 
Construction - land developmentConstruction - land development6,943 0.6 7,712 0.7 Construction - land development13,680 1.2 10,804 1.0 
LandLand22,635 2.0 25,571 2.3 Land18,568 1.7 19,936 1.8 
Total mortgage loansTotal mortgage loans907,338 80.9 902,274 79.6 Total mortgage loans974,783 87.2 931,289 86.0 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:    Consumer loans:    
Home equity and second mortgageHome equity and second mortgage35,446 3.2 32,077 2.8 Home equity and second mortgage34,375 3.1 32,988 3.1 
OtherOther2,979 0.3 3,572 0.3 Other2,462 0.2 2,512 0.2 
Total consumer loansTotal consumer loans38,425 3.5 35,649 3.1 Total consumer loans36,837 3.3 35,500 3.3 
Commercial loans:Commercial loans:Commercial loans:
Commercial businessCommercial business71,257 6.4 69,540 6.1 Commercial business85,006 7.6 74,579 6.9 
U.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA") Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loansU.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA") Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans103,468 9.2 126,820 11.2 U.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA") Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans21,397 1.9 40,922 3.8 
Total commercial loans Total commercial loans174,725 15.6 %196,360 17.3  Total commercial loans106,403 9.5 %115,501 10.7 
Total loans receivableTotal loans receivable1,120,488 100.0 %1,134,283 100.0 %Total loans receivable1,118,023 100.0 %1,082,290 100.0 %
Less:Less:    Less:    
Undisbursed portion of construction
loans in process
Undisbursed portion of construction
loans in process
94,298  100,558  Undisbursed portion of construction loans in process106,009  95,224  
Deferred loan origination fees, netDeferred loan origination fees, net5,449  6,436  Deferred loan origination fees, net4,539  5,143  
Allowance for loan lossesAllowance for loan losses13,432  13,414  Allowance for loan losses13,468  13,469  
SubtotalSubtotal113,179 120,408 Subtotal124,016 113,836 
Loans receivable, netLoans receivable, net$1,007,309  $1,013,875  Loans receivable, net$994,007  $968,454  
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(1) Does not include one- to four-family loans held for sale totaling $10,871 and $4,509 at December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, respectively.
(1) Does not include one- to four-family loans held for sale totaling $3,700 and $3,217 at December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2021, respectively. (1) Does not include one- to four-family loans held for sale totaling $3,700 and $3,217 at December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2021, respectively.

Loans receivable at December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 20202021 are reported net of unamortized discounts totaling $669,000$392,000 and $790,000,$449,000, respectively.







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Allowance for Loan Losses

The following tables set forth information for the three months ended December 31, 20202021 and 20192020 regarding activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment (dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended December 31, 2020 Three Months Ended December 31, 2021
Beginning
Allowance
Provision for
(Recapture of) Loan Losses
Charge-
offs
RecoveriesEnding
Allowance
Beginning
Allowance
Provision for
(Recapture of) Loan Losses
Charge-
offs
RecoveriesEnding
Allowance
Mortgage loans:Mortgage loans:     Mortgage loans:     
One- to four-familyOne- to four-family$1,163 $(28)$$$1,135 One- to four-family$1,154 $83 $— $— $1,237 
Multi-familyMulti-family718 39 757 Multi-family765 (17)— — 748 
CommercialCommercial7,144 (8)7,136 Commercial6,813 (6)— — 6,807 
Construction – custom and owner/builderConstruction – custom and owner/builder832 (62)770 Construction – custom and owner/builder644 27 — — 671 
Construction – speculative one- to four-familyConstruction – speculative one- to four-family158 24 182 Construction – speculative one- to four-family188 (35)— — 153 
Construction – commercialConstruction – commercial420 138 558 Construction – commercial784 (191)— — 593 
Construction – multi-familyConstruction – multi-family238 (52)186 Construction – multi-family436 24 — — 460 
Construction – land developmentConstruction – land development133 (10)123 Construction – land development124 33 — — 157 
LandLand572 (103)474 Land470 (35)— — 435 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:    Consumer loans:    
Home equity and second mortgageHome equity and second mortgage593 12 605 Home equity and second mortgage528 — — 532 
OtherOther71 (18)57 Other50 (1)(1)— 48 
Commercial business loansCommercial business loans1,372 68 1,449 Commercial business loans1,513 114 — — 1,627 
SBA PPP loans
TotalTotal$13,414 $0 $0 $18 $13,432 Total$13,469 $ $(1)$ $13,468 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2019 Three Months Ended December 31, 2020
Beginning
Allowance
Provision for
(Recapture of) Loan Losses
Charge-
offs
RecoveriesEnding
Allowance
Beginning
Allowance
Provision for
(Recapture of) Loan Losses
Charge-
offs
RecoveriesEnding
Allowance
Mortgage loans:Mortgage loans:     Mortgage loans:     
One- to four-family One- to four-family$1,167 $(104)$$$1,065  One- to four-family$1,163 $(28)$— $— $1,135 
Multi-family Multi-family481 18 499 Multi-family718 39 — — 757
Commercial Commercial4,154 252 4,410 Commercial7,144 (8)— — 7,136
Construction – custom and owner/builder Construction – custom and owner/builder755 (6)754 Construction – custom and owner/builder832 (62)— — 770
Construction – speculative one- to four-family Construction – speculative one- to four-family212 36 248 Construction – speculative one- to four-family158 24 — — 182
Construction – commercial Construction – commercial338 65 403 Construction – commercial420 138 — — 558
Construction – multi-familyConstruction – multi-family375 (42)333 Construction – multi-family238 (52)— — 186 
Construction – land development Construction – land development67 (19)48  Construction – land development133 (10)— — 123 
Land Land697 (48)654 Land572 (103)— 474
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:     Consumer loans:     
Home equity and second mortgage Home equity and second mortgage623 (14)609 Home equity and second mortgage593 12 — — 605
Other Other99 (3)(10)87 Other71 (18)— 57
Commercial business loansCommercial business loans722 65 (15)772Commercial business loans1,372 68 — 1,449
TotalTotal$9,690 $200 $(25)$17 $9,882 Total$13,414 $ $ $18 $13,432 
2018


The following tables present information on the loans evaluated individually and collectively for impairment in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment at December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 20202021 (dollars in thousands):
Allowance for Loan LossesRecorded Investment in Loans Allowance for Loan LossesRecorded Investment in Loans
Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
TotalIndividually
Evaluated for
Impairment
Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
Total Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
TotalIndividually
Evaluated for
Impairment
Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
Total
December 31, 2020      
December 31, 2021December 31, 2021      
Mortgage loans:Mortgage loans:      Mortgage loans:      
One- to four-familyOne- to four-family$$1,135 $1,135 $903 $114,710 $115,613 One- to four-family$— $1,237 $1,237 $582 $128,569 $129,151 
Multi-familyMulti-family757 757 89,413 89,413 Multi-family— 748 748 — 84,180 84,180 
CommercialCommercial7,136 7,136 3,028 460,642 463,670 Commercial— 6,807 6,807 3,037 494,324 497,361 
Construction – custom and owner/builderConstruction – custom and owner/builder770 770 69,773 69,773 Construction – custom and owner/builder— 671 671 — 63,748 63,748 
Construction – speculative one- to four-familyConstruction – speculative one- to four-family182 182 9,089 9,089 Construction – speculative one- to four-family— 153 153 — 8,760 8,760 
Construction – commercialConstruction – commercial558 558 28,994 28,994 Construction – commercial— 593 593 — 32,290 32,290 
Construction – multi-familyConstruction – multi-family186 186 9,079 9,079 Construction – multi-family— 460 460 — 27,122 27,122 
Construction – land developmentConstruction – land development123 123 4,774 4,774 Construction – land development— 157 157 — 7,594 7,594 
LandLand474 474 405 22,230 22,635 Land78 357 435 675 17,893 18,568 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:     Consumer loans:     
Home equity and second mortgageHome equity and second mortgage605 605 606 34,840 35,446 Home equity and second mortgage— 532 532 456 33,919 34,375 
OtherOther57 57 2,970 2,979 Other— 48 48 2,457 2,462 
Commercial business loansCommercial business loans87 1,362 1,449 498 70,759 71,257 Commercial business loans176 1,451 1,627 459 84,547 85,006 
SBA PPP loansSBA PPP loans103,468 103,468 SBA PPP loans— — — — 21,397 21,397 
TotalTotal$87 $13,345 $13,432 $5,449 $1,020,741 $1,026,190 Total$254 $13,214 $13,468 $5,214 $1,006,800 $1,012,014 
September 30, 2020      
September 30, 2021September 30, 2021      
Mortgage loans:Mortgage loans:      Mortgage loans:      
One- to four-familyOne- to four-family$$1,160 $1,163 $1,143 $117,437 $118,580 One- to four-family$— $1,154 $1,154 $407 $119,528 $119,935 
Multi-familyMulti-family718 718 85,053 85,053 Multi-family— 765 765 — 87,563 87,563 
CommercialCommercial7,144 7,144 3,242 450,332 453,574 Commercial— 6,813 6,813 3,143 467,507 470,650 
Construction – custom and owner/builderConstruction – custom and owner/builder832 832 75,332 75,332 Construction – custom and owner/builder— 644 644 — 61,003 61,003 
Construction – speculative one- to four-familyConstruction – speculative one- to four-family158 158 7,108 7,108 Construction – speculative one- to four-family— 188 188 — 9,657 9,657 
Construction – commercialConstruction – commercial420 420 20,927 20,927 Construction – commercial— 784 784 — 38,931 38,931 
Construction – multi-familyConstruction – multi-family238 238 10,832 10,832 Construction – multi-family— 436 436 — 22,888 22,888 
Construction – land developmentConstruction – land development133 133 4,739 4,739 Construction – land development— 124 124 — 5,502 5,502 
LandLand572 572 394 25,177 25,571 Land76 394 470 683 19,253 19,936 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:      Consumer loans:      
Home equity and second mortgageHome equity and second mortgage593 593 555 31,522 32,077 Home equity and second mortgage— 528 528 516 32,472 32,988 
OtherOther71 71 3,563 3,572 Other— 50 50 17 2,495 2,512 
Commercial business loansCommercial business loans38 1,334 1,372 430 69,110 69,540 Commercial business loans171 1,342 1,513 458 74,121 74,579 
SBA PPP loansSBA PPP loans126,820 126,820 SBA PPP loans— — — — 40,922 40,922 
TotalTotal$41 $13,373 $13,414 $5,773 $1,027,952 $1,033,725 Total$247 $13,222 $13,469 $5,224 $981,842 $987,066 

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The following tables present an analysis of loans by aging category and portfolio segment at December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 20202021 (dollars in thousands):
30–59
Days
Past Due
60-89
Days
Past Due
Non-
Accrual (1)
Past Due
90 Days
or More
and Still
Accruing
Total
Past Due
CurrentTotal
Loans
30–59
Days
Past Due
60-89
Days
Past Due
Non-
Accrual (1)
Past Due
90 Days
or More
and Still
Accruing
Total
Past Due
CurrentTotal
Loans
December 31, 2020       
December 31, 2021December 31, 2021       
Mortgage loans:Mortgage loans:       Mortgage loans:       
One- to four-familyOne- to four-family$$$419 $$419 $115,194 $115,613 One- to four-family$23 $— $582 $— $605 $128,546 $129,151 
Multi-familyMulti-family89,413 89,413 Multi-family— — — — — 84,180 84,180 
CommercialCommercial643 643 463,027 463,670 Commercial34 183 675 — 892 496,469 497,361 
Construction – custom and owner/builderConstruction – custom and owner/builder126 126 69,647 69,773 Construction – custom and owner/builder— 143 — — 143 63,605 63,748 
Construction – speculative one- to four-familyConstruction – speculative one- to four-family9,089 9,089 Construction – speculative one- to four-family— — — — — 8,760 8,760 
Construction – commercialConstruction – commercial28,994 28,994 Construction – commercial— — — — — 32,290 32,290 
Construction – multi-familyConstruction – multi-family9,079 9,079 Construction – multi-family— — — — — 27,122 27,122 
Construction – land developmentConstruction – land development4,774 4,774 Construction – land development— — — — — 7,594 7,594 
LandLand18 405 423 22,212 22,635 Land— — 676 — 676 17,892 18,568 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:    Consumer loans:    
Home equity and second mortgageHome equity and second mortgage38 607 645 34,801 35,446 Home equity and second mortgage— — 456 — 456 33,919 34,375 
OtherOther2,970 2,979 Other— — — 2,457 2,462 
Commercial business loansCommercial business loans59 498 557 70,700 71,257 Commercial business loans— — 459 — 459 84,547 85,006 
SBA PPP loansSBA PPP loans103,468 $103,468 SBA PPP loans— — — — — 21,397 21,397 
TotalTotal$18 $223 $2,581 $0 $2,822 $1,023,368 $1,026,190 Total$57 $326 $2,853 $ $3,236 $1,008,778 $1,012,014 
September 30, 2020       
September 30, 2021September 30, 2021       
Mortgage loans:Mortgage loans:       Mortgage loans:       
One- to four-familyOne- to four-family$$68 $659 $$727 $117,853 $118,580 One- to four-family$— $180 $407 $— $587 $119,348 $119,935 
Multi-familyMulti-family85,053 85,053 Multi-family— — — — — 87,563 87,563 
CommercialCommercial519 858 1,377 452,197 453,574 Commercial— — 773 — 773 469,877 470,650 
Construction – custom and owner/builderConstruction – custom and owner/builder75,332 75,332 Construction – custom and owner/builder— — — — — 61,003 61,003 
Construction – speculative one- to four-familyConstruction – speculative one- to four-family7,108 7,108 Construction – speculative one- to four-family— — — — — 9,657 9,657 
Construction – commercialConstruction – commercial20,927 20,927 Construction – commercial— — — — — 38,931 38,931 
Construction – multi-familyConstruction – multi-family10,832 10,832 Construction – multi-family— — — — — 22,888 22,888 
Construction – land developmentConstruction – land development38 38 4,701 4,739 Construction – land development— — — — — 5,502 5,502 
LandLand144 394 538 25,033 25,571 Land— — 683 — 683 19,253 19,936 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:     Consumer loans:     
Home equity and second mortgageHome equity and second mortgage22 555 577 31,500 32,077 Home equity and second mortgage— — 516 — 516 32,472 32,988 
OtherOther12 3,560 3,572 Other— — 17 — 17 2,495 2,512 
Commercial business loansCommercial business loans49 0430 0479 69,061 69,540 Commercial business loans0458 0463 74,116 74,579 
SBA PPP loansSBA PPP loans126,820 126,820 SBA PPP loans— — — — — 40,922 40,922 
TotalTotal$52 $791 $2,905 $0 $3,748 $1,029,977 $1,033,725 Total$5 $180 $2,854 $ $3,039 $984,027 $987,066 
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(1) Includes non-accrual loans past due 90 days or more and other loans classified as non-accrual.


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Credit Quality Indicators
The Company uses credit risk grades which reflect the Company’s assessment of a loan’s risk or loss potential.  The Company categorizes loans into risk grade categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information and current economic trends, among other factors such as the estimated fair value of the collateral.  The Company uses the following definitions for credit risk ratings as part of the on-going monitoring of the credit quality of its loan portfolio:

Pass:  Pass loans are defined as those loans that meet acceptable quality underwriting standards.

Watch:  Watch loans are defined as those loans that still exhibit acceptable quality, but have some concerns that justify greater attention.  If these concerns are not corrected, a potential for further adverse categorization exists.  These concerns could relate to a specific condition peculiar to the borrower, its industry segment or the general economic environment.

Special Mention: Special mention loans are defined as those loans deemed by management to have some potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention.  If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in the deterioration of the payment prospects of the loan. 

Substandard:  Substandard loans are defined as those loans that are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor, or of the collateral pledged.  Loans classified as substandard have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the repayment of the debt.  If the weakness or weaknesses are not corrected, there is the distinct possibility that some loss will be sustained.

Doubtful: Loans in this classification have the weaknesses of substandard loans with the additional characteristic that the weaknesses make the collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values questionable, and there is a high possibility of loss. At December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 2020,2021, there were no loans classified as doubtful.

Loss:  Loans in this classification are considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as bankable assets is not warranted.  This classification does not mean that the loan has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this loan even though partial recovery may be realized in the future. At December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 2020,2021, there were no loans classified as loss.

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The following tables present an analysis of loans by credit quality indicator and portfolio segment at December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 20202021 (dollars in thousands):
Loan Grades Loan Grades 
December 31, 2020PassWatchSpecial
Mention
SubstandardTotal
December 31, 2021December 31, 2021PassWatchSpecial
Mention
SubstandardTotal
Mortgage loans:Mortgage loans:     Mortgage loans:     
One- to four-familyOne- to four-family$114,017 $622 $547 $427 $115,613 One- to four-family$127,984 $47 $533 $587 $129,151 
Multi-familyMulti-family89,413 89,413 Multi-family84,180 — — — 84,180 
CommercialCommercial447,186 7,683 7,644 1,157 463,670 Commercial483,057 5,326 2,919 6,059 497,361 
Construction – custom and owner/builderConstruction – custom and owner/builder68,961 812 69,773 Construction – custom and owner/builder62,024 1,724 — — 63,748 
Construction – speculative one- to four-familyConstruction – speculative one- to four-family9,089 9,089 Construction – speculative one- to four-family8,760 — — — 8,760 
Construction – commercialConstruction – commercial27,555 1,439 28,994 Construction – commercial30,773 — 1,517 — 32,290 
Construction – multi-familyConstruction – multi-family9,079 9,079 Construction – multi-family27,122 — — — 27,122 
Construction – land developmentConstruction – land development4,739 35 4,774 Construction – land development7,562 — — 32 7,594 
LandLand20,353 1,508 369 405 22,635 Land17,288 549 — 731 18,568 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:    Consumer loans:    
Home equity and second mortgageHome equity and second mortgage34,942 37 467 35,446 Home equity and second mortgage33,635 145 — 595 34,375 
OtherOther2,938 32 2,979 Other2,391 66 — 2,462 
Commercial business loansCommercial business loans70,624 59 45 529 71,257 Commercial business loans84,473 — 33 500 85,006 
SBA PPP loansSBA PPP loans103,468 103,468 SBA PPP loans21,397 — — — 21,397 
TotalTotal$1,002,364 $10,753 $10,044 $3,029 $1,026,190 Total$990,646 $7,857 $5,002 $8,509 $1,012,014 
September 30, 2020     
September 30, 2021September 30, 2021     
Mortgage loans:Mortgage loans:    Mortgage loans:    
One- to four-familyOne- to four-family$115,992 $1,369 $551 $668 $118,580 One- to four-family$118,857 $129 $537 $412 $119,935 
Multi-familyMulti-family85,053 85,053 Multi-family87,563 — — — 87,563 
CommercialCommercial441,037 7,712 3,447 1,378 453,574 Commercial456,188 10,285 2,921 1,256 470,650 
Construction – custom and owner/builderConstruction – custom and owner/builder74,529 803 75,332 Construction – custom and owner/builder59,699 1,304 — — 61,003 
Construction – speculative one- to four-familyConstruction – speculative one- to four-family7,108 7,108 Construction – speculative one- to four-family9,657 — — — 9,657 
Construction – commercialConstruction – commercial19,525 1,402 20,927 Construction – commercial37,414 — 1,517 — 38,931 
Construction – multi-familyConstruction – multi-family10,832 10,832 Construction – multi-family22,888 — — — 22,888 
Construction – land developmentConstruction – land development4,701 38 4,739 Construction – land development5,467 — — 35 5,502 
LandLand23,290 1,518 370 393 25,571 Land18,648 558 — 730 19,936 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:    Consumer loans:    
Home equity and second mortgageHome equity and second mortgage31,344 53 680 32,077 Home equity and second mortgage32,190 145 — 653 32,988 
OtherOther3,531 32 3,572 Other2,465 30 — 17 2,512 
Commercial business loansCommercial business loans68,904 59 94 483 69,540 Commercial business loans73,992 49 37 501 74,579 
SBA PPP loansSBA PPP loans126,820 126,820 SBA PPP loans40,922 — — — 40,922 
TotalTotal$1,012,666 $11,546 $5,864 $3,649 $1,033,725 Total$965,950 $12,500 $5,012 $3,604 $987,066 

Impaired Loans
A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts (principal and interest) when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Smaller balance homogeneous loans, such as residential mortgage loans and consumer loans, may be collectively evaluated for impairment. When a loan has been identified as being impaired, the amount of the impairment is measured by using discounted cash flows, except when, as an alternative, the current estimated fair value of the collateral (reduced by estimated costs to sell, if applicable) or observable market price is used. The valuation of real estate collateral is subjective in nature and may be adjusted in future periods because of changes in economic conditions.  Management considers third-party appraisals, as well as independent fair market value assessments from realtors or persons involved in selling real estate, in determining the estimated fair value of particular properties.  In addition, as certain of these third-party appraisals and independent fair market value assessments are only updated periodically, changes in the values of specific properties may have occurred subsequent to the most recent appraisals.  Accordingly, the amounts of any such potential changes and any related adjustments are generally recorded at the time that such information is received. When the estimated net realizable value of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan (including accrued interest and net deferred loan origination fees or costs), impairment is recognized by creating or adjusting an allocation of the allowance for loan losses, and uncollected accrued interest is reversed against interest income. If ultimate collection of principal is in doubt, all cash receipts on impaired loans are applied to reduce the principal balance.

The categories of non-accrual loans and impaired loans overlap, although they are not identical.  
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The following table is a summary of information related to impaired loans by portfolio segment as of December 31, 20202021 and for the three months then ended (dollars in thousands):
Recorded
Investment
Unpaid Principal Balance (Loan Balance Plus Charge Off)Related
Allowance
Year to Date ("YTD") Average Recorded Investment (1)YTD Interest Income Recognized (1)YTD Cash Basis Interest Income Recognized (1)Recorded
Investment
Unpaid Principal Balance (Loan Balance Plus Charge Off)Related
Allowance
Year to Date ("YTD") Average Recorded Investment (1)YTD Interest Income Recognized (1)YTD Cash Basis Interest Income Recognized (1)
With no related allowance recorded:With no related allowance recorded:   With no related allowance recorded:   
Mortgage loans:Mortgage loans:   Mortgage loans:   
One- to four-familyOne- to four-family$902 $946 $— $781 $22 $20 One- to four-family$582 $625 $— $495 $$
CommercialCommercial3,028 3,028 — 3,135 40 30 Commercial3,037 3,037 — 3,090 40 31 
LandLand405 445 — 400 Land313 313 — 317 — — 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans: Consumer loans: 
Home equity and second mortgageHome equity and second mortgage607 607 — 581 Home equity and second mortgage456 456 — 486 — — 
OtherOther— Other— 11 — — 
Commercial business loansCommercial business loans202 202 — 192 Commercial business loans160 163 — 163 — — 
SubtotalSubtotal5,153 5,237 — 5,098 62 50 Subtotal4,553 4,599 — 4,562 48 39 
With an allowance recorded:With an allowance recorded:   With an allowance recorded:   
Mortgage loans:Mortgage loans:   Mortgage loans:   
One- to four-family242 
LandLand362 362 78 362 — — 
Commercial business loansCommercial business loans296 296 87 272 Commercial business loans299 299 176 297 — — 
SubtotalSubtotal296 296 87 514 Subtotal661 661 254 659 — — 
Total:Total:   Total:   
Mortgage loans:Mortgage loans:   Mortgage loans:   
One- to four-familyOne- to four-family902 946 1,023 22 20 One- to four-family582 625 — 495 
CommercialCommercial3,028 3,028 3,135 40 30 Commercial3,037 3,037 — 3,090 40 31 
LandLand405 445 400 Land675 675 78 679 — — 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:Consumer loans:
Home equity and second mortgageHome equity and second mortgage607 607 581 Home equity and second mortgage456 456 — 486 — — 
OtherOtherOther— 11 — — 
Commercial business loansCommercial business loans498 498 87 464 Commercial business loans459 462 176 460 — — 
TotalTotal$5,449 $5,533 $87 $5,612 $62 $50 Total$5,214 $5,260 $254 $5,221 $48 $39 

(1)For the three months ended December 31, 2020.

2021.

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The following table is a summary of information related to impaired loans by portfolio segment as of and for the year ended September 30, 20202021 (dollars in thousands):
Recorded
Investment
Unpaid Principal Balance (Loan Balance Plus Charge Off)Related
Allowance
YTD
Average
Recorded
Investment (1)
YTD Interest
Income
Recognized
(1)
YTD Cash Basis Interest Income Recognized (1)Recorded
Investment
Unpaid Principal Balance (Loan Balance Plus Charge Off)Related
Allowance
YTD
Average
Recorded
Investment (1)
YTD Interest
Income
Recognized
(1)
YTD Cash Basis Interest Income Recognized (1)
With no related allowance recorded:With no related allowance recorded:      With no related allowance recorded:      
Mortgage loans:Mortgage loans:      Mortgage loans:      
One- to four-familyOne- to four-family$659 $703 $— $1,127 $44 $34 One- to four-family$407 $450 $— $655 $58 $52 
CommercialCommercial3,242 3,242 — 3,236 133 107 Commercial3,143 3,143 — 3,039 159 127 
LandLand394 438 — 125 Land321 321 — 292 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:      Consumer loans:      
Home equity and second mortgageHome equity and second mortgage555 555 — 581 Home equity and second mortgage516 516 — 552 
OtherOther— Other17 17 — 12 — — 
Commercial business loansCommercial business loans182 182 — 176 Commercial business loans164 168 — 200 — — 
SubtotalSubtotal5,041 5,129 — 5,251 177 141 Subtotal4,568 4,615 — 4,750 220 182 
With an allowance recorded:With an allowance recorded:      With an allowance recorded:      
Mortgage loans:Mortgage loans:      Mortgage loans:      
One- to four-familyOne- to four-family484 484 194 16 One- to four-family— — — 97 — — 
LandLand110 Land362 362 76 72 — — 
Consumer loans:      
Other
Commercial business loansCommercial business loans248 248 38 370 Commercial business loans294 294 171 285 — — 
SubtotalSubtotal732 732 41 681 16 Subtotal656 656 247 454 — — 
TotalTotal      Total      
Mortgage loans:Mortgage loans:      Mortgage loans:      
One- to four-familyOne- to four-family1,143 1,187 1,321 60 42 One- to four-family407 450 — 752 58 52 
CommercialCommercial3,242 3,242 3,236 133 107 Commercial3,143 3,143 — 3,039 159 127 
LandLand394 438 235 Land683 683 76 364 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:      Consumer loans:      
Home equity and second mortgageHome equity and second mortgage555 555 581 Home equity and second mortgage516 516 — 552 
OtherOther13 Other17 17 — 12 — — 
Commercial business loansCommercial business loans430 430 38 546 Commercial business loans458 462 171 485 — — 
TotalTotal$5,773 $5,861 $41 $5,932 $193 $149 Total$5,224 $5,271 $247 $5,204 $220 $182 

(1) For the year ended September 30, 2020.2021.

A troubled debt restructured loan ("TDR") is a loan for which the Company, for reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower that the Company would not otherwise consider.  Examples of such concessions include, but are not limited to: a reduction in the stated interest rate; an extension of the maturity at an interest rate below current market rates; a reduction in the face amount of the debt; a reduction in the accrued interest; or re-amortizations, extensions, deferrals and renewals.  TDRs are considered impaired and are individually evaluated for impairment.  TDRs are classified as non-accrual (and considered to be non-performing) unless they have been performing in accordance with modified terms for a period of at least six months. The Company had $3.07$2.54 million and $3.07$2.55 million in TDRs included in impaired loans at December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 2020,2021, respectively, and had 0no commitments at these dates to lend additional funds on these loans.  TheThere was no allowance for loan losses allocated to TDRs at December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 2020 was $0 and $3,000, respectively.2021. There were no TDRs for which there was a payment default within the first 12 months of the modification during the three months ended December 31, 2020.2021.

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 signed into law on March 27, 2020 ("CARES Act") provided guidance around the modification of loans as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which outlined, among other criteria, that short-term modifications made on a good faith basis to borrowers who were current as defined under the CARES Act prior to any relief, are not TDRs. This includes short-term (e.g., six months) modifications such as payment deferrals, fee waivers,
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extensions of repayment terms, or other delays in payment that are insignificant. Borrowers are considered current under the CARES Act and related regulatory guidance if they are less than 30 days past due on their contractual payments at the time a modification program is implemented. On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ("CAA 2021") was signed into law. Among other purposes, this act providesprovided coronavirus emergency response and relief, including extending relief offered under the CARES Act related to restructured loans as a result of COVID-19, throughthis provision ended on January 1, 2022 or 60 days after the end of the the national emergency declared by the President, whichever is earlier.2022.

In response to requests from borrowers and in accordance with the CARES Act and related regulatory guidance, the Company made payment deferral COVID-19 related modifications (typically 90-day payment deferrals with interest continuing to accrue or scheduled to be paid monthly) on a number of loans. The majorityAll of these borrowers had resumed making payments as of December 31, 2020, and as of that date, only twelve loans totaling $14.39 million remained on deferral status under COVID-19 loan modification forbearance agreements.2021. Loan modifications in accordance with the CARES Act and related regulatory guidance are still subject to an evaluation in regard to determining whether or not a loan is deemed to be impaired. See Note 1110 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements.

There were no loans with COVID-19 loan modifications on deferral status outstanding at December 31, 2021. The following tablestable set forth information with respect to total COVID-19 loan modifications still on deferral status as of December 31, 2020 andat September 30, 20202021 (dollars in thousands):

COVID-19 Loan ModificationsDecember 31, 2020
Mortgage loansCountBalancePercent
     Commercial812,745 88.6 %
     Construction11,439 10.0 
          Total mortgage loans914,184 98.6 
Consumer loans
     Home equity and second mortgage1180.1 
          Total consumer loans1180.1 
Commercial loans2187 1.3 
Total COVID-19 Modifications12$14,389 100.0 %


COVID-19 Loan ModificationsSeptember 30, 2020
Mortgage loansNumberBalancePercent
     One- to four-family1$467 8.0 %
     Commercial23,951 67.2 
     Construction11,402 23.9 
          Total mortgage loans45,820 99.1 
Consumer loans
     Home equity and second mortgage1500.9 
          Total consumer loans1500.9 
Total COVID-19 Modifications5$5,870 100.0 %




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COVID-19 Loan ModificationsSeptember 30, 2021
Mortgage loansNumberBalancePercent
     One- to four-family1$323 100.0 %
Total COVID-19 Modifications1$323 100.0 %


The following tables set forth information with respect to the Company’s TDRs by interest accrual status as of December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 20202021 (dollars in thousands):

December 31, 2020 December 31, 2021
AccruingNon-
Accrual
Total AccruingNon-
Accrual
Total
Mortgage loans:Mortgage loans:   Mortgage loans:   
One- to four-family$483 $$483 
CommercialCommercial2,385 2,385 Commercial$2,361 $— $2,361 
LandLand127 127 Land— 116 116 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:   Consumer loans:   
Home equity and second mortgage Home equity and second mortgage70 70  Home equity and second mortgage— 62 62 
TotalTotal$2,868 $197 $3,065 Total$2,361 $178 $2,539 

 September 30, 2020
 AccruingNon-
Accrual
Total
Mortgage loans:   
One- to four-family$483 $$483 
Commercial2,385 2,385 
Land130 130 
Consumer loans:   
   Home equity and second mortgage73 73 
Total$2,868 $203 $3,071 

 September 30, 2021
 AccruingNon-
Accrual
Total
Mortgage loans:   
Commercial$2,371 $— $2,371 
Land— 119 119 
Consumer loans:   
   Home equity and second mortgage— 63 63 
Total$2,371 $182 $2,553 

There were no new TDRs recognized during the three months ended December 31, 20202021 or during the year ended September 30, 2020.2021.





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(5) LEASES

The Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standard Board's ("FASB's") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 842, Leases ("ASC 842") on October 1, 2019 and began recording operating lease liabilities and operating lease ROU assets onin the consolidated balance sheets. The Company has operating leases for three retail bank branch offices. The ROU assets totaled $2.89 million at October 1, 2019. The Company's leases have remaining lease terms of nineteensixteen months to eleven years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to five years.

The components of lease cost (included in the premises and equipment expense category in the consolidated statements of income) are as follows for the three months ended December 31, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended December 31, 2020Three Months Ended December 31, 2019Three Months Ended December 31, 2021Three Months Ended December 31, 2020
Lease cost:Lease cost:Lease cost:
Operating lease costOperating lease cost$93 $83 Operating lease cost$94 $93
Short-term lease costShort-term lease cost00Short-term lease cost
Total lease costTotal lease cost$93 $83 Total lease cost$94 $93 

The following table provides supplemental information related to operating leases at or for the three months ended December 31, 20202021 and the year ended September 30, 20202021 (dollars in thousands):
At or For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2020At or For
Year Ended
September 30, 2020
At or For Three Months Ended December 31, 2021At or For the
Year Ended
September 30, 2021
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leasesOperating cash flows from operating leases$80 $318 Operating cash flows from operating leases$87 $327 
Weighted average remaining lease term-operating leasesWeighted average remaining lease term-operating leases9.0years9.2yearsWeighted average remaining lease term-operating leases8.2years8.4years
Weighted average discount rate-operating leasesWeighted average discount rate-operating leases2.23 %2.22 %Weighted average discount rate-operating leases2.24 %2.24 %

The Company's leases typically do not contain a discount rate implicit in the lease contract.contracts. As an alternative, the weighted average discount rate used to valueestimate the futurepresent value of future lease payments due in calculating the value of the ROU asset and lease liability was determined by utilizing the September 30, 2019 fixed-rate advances issued by the FHLB, for all leases entered into prior to the October 1, 2019 adoption date.


Maturities of operating lease liabilities at December 31, 20202021 for future fiscal years are as follows (dollars in thousands):
Remainder of 2021$247 
2022342 
2023310 
2024313 
2025317 
Thereafter1,322 
Total lease payments2,851 
Less imputed interest286 
Total$2,565 

Remainder of 2022$255 
2023310 
2024313 
2025317 
2026284 
Thereafter1,038 
Total lease payments2,517 
Less imputed interest232 
Total$2,285 

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(7)(6) NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE

Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing net income to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period without considering any dilutive items.  Diluted net income per common share is computed by dividing net income to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares and common stock equivalents for items that are dilutive, net of shares assumed to be repurchased using the treasury stock method at the average share price for the Company’s common stock during the period.  Common stock equivalents arise from the assumed conversion of outstanding stock options to purchase common stock.  

Information regarding the calculation of basic and diluted net income per common share for the three months ended December 31, 20202021 and 20192020 is as follows (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts):
Three Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended December 31,
2020201920212020
Basic net income per common share computationBasic net income per common share computationBasic net income per common share computation
Numerator – net incomeNumerator – net income$7,290 $6,652 Numerator – net income$5,485 $7,290 
Denominator – weighted average common shares outstandingDenominator – weighted average common shares outstanding8,313,493 8,341,470 Denominator – weighted average common shares outstanding8,356,066 8,313,493 
Basic net income per common shareBasic net income per common share$0.88 $0.80 Basic net income per common share$0.66 $0.88 
Diluted net income per common share computationDiluted net income per common share computationDiluted net income per common share computation
Numerator – net incomeNumerator – net income$7,290 $6,652 Numerator – net income$5,485 $7,290 
Denominator – weighted average common shares outstandingDenominator – weighted average common shares outstanding8,313,493 8,341,470 Denominator – weighted average common shares outstanding8,356,066 8,313,493 
Effect of dilutive stock options (1)Effect of dilutive stock options (1)99,251 133,559 Effect of dilutive stock options (1)92,834 99,251 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - assuming dilutionWeighted average common shares outstanding - assuming dilution8,412,744 8,475,029 Weighted average common shares outstanding - assuming dilution8,448,900 8,412,744 
Diluted net income per common shareDiluted net income per common share$0.87 $0.78 Diluted net income per common share$0.65 $0.87 

(1) For the three months ended December 31, ,2021 and 2020, and 2019, average options to purchase 137,650210,052 and 104,816137,650 shares of common stock, respectively, were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted net income per share, because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.



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(8)
(7) ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") by component during the three months ended December 31, 20202021 and 20192020 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended December 31 , 2020Three Months Ended December 31, 2021
Changes in fair value of available for sale securities (1)Changes in OTTI on held to maturity securities (1)Total (1)Changes in fair value of available for sale securities (1)Changes in OTTI on held to maturity securities (1)Total (1)
Balance of AOCI at the beginning of periodBalance of AOCI at the beginning of period$87 $(26)$61 Balance of AOCI at the beginning of period$75 $(16)$59 
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss(17)(17)Other comprehensive loss(18)(17)
Balance of AOCI at the end of periodBalance of AOCI at the end of period$70 $(26)$44 Balance of AOCI at the end of period$57 $(15)$42 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2019Three Months Ended December 31, 2020
Changes in fair value of available for sale securities (1)Changes in OTTI on held to maturity securities (1)Total (1)Changes in fair value of available for sale securities (1)Changes in OTTI on held to maturity securities (1)Total (1)
Balance of AOCI at the beginning of periodBalance of AOCI at the beginning of period$90 $(40)$50 Balance of AOCI at the beginning of period$87 $(26)$61 
Other comprehensive (loss) income(206)10 (196)
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss(17)— (17)
Balance of AOCI at the end of periodBalance of AOCI at the end of period$(116)$(30)$(146)Balance of AOCI at the end of period$70 $(26)$44 
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(1) All amounts are net of income taxes.


(9)
(8) STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS

Under the Company’s 2003 Stock Option Plan, the Company was able to grant options for up to 300,000 shares of common stock to employees, officers, directors and directors emeriti.  Under the Company's 2014 Equity Incentive Plan, the Company is able to grant options and awards of restricted stock (with or without performance measures) for up to 352,366 shares of common stock to employees, officers, directors and directors emeriti. Under the Company's 2019 Equity Incentive Plan, which was approved by shareholders on January 28, 2020, the Company is able to grant options and awards or restricted stock (with or without performance measures) for up to 350,000 shares of common stock, of which 300,000 shares are reserved to be awarded to employees, including officers, and 50,000 shares are reserved to be awarded to directors and directors emeriti.  Shares issued may be purchased in the open market or may be issued from authorized and unissued shares.  The exercise price of each option equals the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Generally, options and restricted stock vest in 20% annual installments on each of the five anniversaries from the date of the grant, and options generally have a maximum contractual term of ten years from the date of grant. At December 31, 2020,2021, there were 27,47621,520 shares of common stock available which may be awarded as options or restricted stock pursuant to future grant under the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan. At December 31, 2020,2021, there were 298,000238,000 shares of common stock available which may be awarded as options or restricted stock pursuant to future grant under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan.

At both December 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, there were no unvested restricted stock awards. There were no restricted stock grants awarded during the three months ended December 31, 20202021 and 2019.2020.







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Stock option activity for the three months ended December 31, 20202021 and 20192020 is summarized as follows:
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 Three Months Ended December 31, 2021Three Months Ended December 31, 2020
  Number of SharesWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 Number of SharesWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Options outstanding, beginning of period406,815 $21.62 395,349 $18.45 
Exercised(8,900)14.63 (9,900)9.70 
Granted1,000 27.25 1,500 19.13 
Forfeited(11,594)25.28 (2,320)26.69 
Options outstanding, end of period387,321 $21.70 384,629 $18.62 


 Three Months Ended December 31, 2020Three Months Ended December 31, 2019
  Number of SharesWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 Number of SharesWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Options outstanding, beginning of period395,349 $18.45 378,304 $18.15 
Exercised(9,900)9.70 (16,975)10.03 
Granted1,500 19.13 1,000 26.50 
Forfeited(2,320)26.69 (450)15.99 
Options outstanding, end of period384,629 $18.62 361,879 $18.56 
The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model.

The weighted average assumptions for options granted during the three months ended December 31, 20202021 were as follows:
Expected volatility3334 %
Expected life (in years)5
Expected dividend yield4.763.49 %
Risk free interest rate0.381.22 %
Grant date fair value per share$3.265.88 

The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $123,000 and 2019$120,000, respectively.

At December 31, 2021, there were 176,670 unvested options with an aggregate grant date fair value of $844,000, all of which the Company assumes will vest. The aggregate intrinsic value of unvested options at December 31, 2021 was $120,000 and $284,000, respectively.$568,000.  There were 200 options vested during the three months ended December 31, 2021 with a total fair value of $1,000.

At December 31, 2020, there were 158,572 unvested options with an aggregate grant date fair value of $567,000, all of which the Company assumes will vest. The aggregate intrinsic value of unvested options at December 31, 2020 was $593,000.$567,000. There were 200 options vested during the three months ended December 31, 2020 with a total fair value of $1,000.

At December 31, 2019, there were 161,750 unvested options with an aggregate grant date fair value of $610,000. There were 0 options that vested during the three months ended December 31, 2019.2020.
Additional information regarding options outstanding at December 31, 20202021 is as follows:

Options OutstandingOptions Exercisable Options OutstandingOptions Exercisable
Range of
Exercise
Prices ($)
Range of
Exercise
Prices ($)
NumberWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
NumberWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
Range of
Exercise
Prices ($)
NumberWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
NumberWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
$5.86$5.86-6.0017,400 $5.98 1.817,400 $5.98 1.8$5.86-6.004,000 $5.93 0.84,000 $5.93 0.8
9.00 9.0035,625 9.00 2.835,625 9.00 2.8 9.0026,000 9.00 1.826,000 9.00 1.8
10.2610.26-10.7484,664 10.58 4.384,664 10.58 4.310.26-10.7157,875 10.57 3.257,875 10.57 3.2
15.6715.67-19.13110,250 16.46 8.331,100 15.67 5.815.67-19.1392,300 16.52 7.540,980 16.04 5.9
26.5026.50-27.1445,240 27.13 8.89,048 27.13 8.826.50-27.2543,016 27.13 7.817,596 27.13 7.8
29.6950,800 29.69 6.831,400 29.69 6.8
28.2328.23-29.69125,050 28.81 8.240,200 29.69 5.8
31.8031.8040,650 31.80 7.816,820 31.80 7.831.8039,080 31.80 6.824,000 31.80 6.8
384,629 $18.62 6.4226,057 $15.57 4.9 387,321 $21.70 6.6210,651 $18.80 4.8

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The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding at December 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019 was $2.88$2.62 million and $4.142.88 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2020,2021, unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options was $554,000,$844,000, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average life of 2.232.42 years.


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(10)(9) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair value is defined under GAAP as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. GAAP requires that valuation techniques maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. GAAP also establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the valuation inputs into three broad levels. Based on the underlying inputs, each fair value measurement in its entirety is reported in one of three levels. These levels are:

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

Level 2: Significant observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar (as opposed to identical) assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances.

The Company's assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis consist of investment securities available for sale and investments in equity securities. The estimated fair values of MBS are based upon market prices of similar securities or observable inputs (Level 2). The estimated fair values of mutual funds are based upon quoted market prices (Level 1).

The Company had no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 2020.2021. The Company's assets measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 20202021 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
December 31, 2020Estimated Fair Value 
December 31, 2021December 31, 2021Estimated Fair Value 
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Available for sale investment securitiesAvailable for sale investment securities    Available for sale investment securities    
MBS: U.S. government agencies MBS: U.S. government agencies$$65,762 $$65,762  MBS: U.S. government agencies$— $56,552 $— $56,552 
Investments in equity securitiesInvestments in equity securitiesInvestments in equity securities
Mutual funds Mutual funds974 974  Mutual funds946 — — 946 
TotalTotal$974 $65,762 $$66,736 Total$946 $56,552 $— $57,498 
September 30, 2020Estimated Fair Value 
September 30, 2021September 30, 2021Estimated Fair Value 
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Available for sale investment securitiesAvailable for sale investment securities    Available for sale investment securities    
MBS: U.S. government agencies MBS: U.S. government agencies$$57,907 $$57,907  MBS: U.S. government agencies$— $63,176 $— $63,176 
Investments in equity securitiesInvestments in equity securitiesInvestments in equity securities
Mutual funds Mutual funds977 977  Mutual funds955 — — 955 
TotalTotal$977 $57,907 $0 $58,884 Total$955 $63,176 $ $64,131 

There were no transfers among Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 during the three months ended December 31, 20202021 and the year ended September 30, 2020.2021.

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The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis in accordance with GAAP.  These include assets that are measured at the lower of cost or market value that were recognized at fair value below cost at the end of the period.

The Company uses the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value on a non-recurring basis:

Impaired Loans: The estimated fair value of impaired loans is calculated using the collateral value method or on a discounted cash flow basis.  The specific reserve for collateral dependent impaired loans is based on the estimated fair value of
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the collateral less estimated costs to sell, if applicable.  In some cases, adjustments are made to the appraised values due to various factors including age of the appraisal, age of comparablesthe comparable collateral included in the appraisal and known changes in the market and in the underlying collateral. Such adjustments may be significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Impaired loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.

Investment Securities Held to Maturity: The estimated fair value of investment securities held to maturity is based upon the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the investment security.  Such assumptions include quoted market prices (Level 1), market prices of similar securities or observable inputs (Level 2) and unobservable inputs such as dealer quotes, discounted cash flows or similar techniques (Level 3).

OREO and Other Repossessed Assets, net:  OREO and other repossessed assets are recorded at estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell.  Estimated fair value is generally determined by management based on a number of factors, including third-party appraisals of estimated fair value in an orderly sale.  Estimated costs to sell are based on standard market factors.  The valuation of OREO and other repossessed assets is subject to significant external and internal judgment (Level 3).

The following table summarizes the balances of assets measured at estimated fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 20202021 (dollars in thousands):
Estimated Fair Value Estimated Fair Value
Level 1Level 2Level 3 Level 1Level 2Level 3
Impaired loans:Impaired loans:   Impaired loans:   
Mortgage loans:Mortgage loans:   
LandLand$— $— $284 
Commercial business loans Commercial business loans$$$209  Commercial business loans— — 123 
Total impaired loansTotal impaired loans209 Total impaired loans— — 407 
Investment securities – held to maturity:Investment securities – held to maturity:   
MBS - private label residentialMBS - private label residential— — 
OREO and other repossessed assetsOREO and other repossessed assets268 OREO and other repossessed assets— — 157 
TotalTotal$0 $0 $477 Total$ $1 $564 

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of December 31, 20202021 (dollars in thousands):
  Estimated
Fair Value
 Valuation
Technique(s)
 Unobservable Input(s) Range
Impaired loans$209407 Market approachAppraised value less estimated selling costsNA
OREO and other repossessed assets$268157 Market approachLower of appraised value or listing price less estimated selling costsNA

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The following table summarizes the balances of assets measured at estimated fair value on a non-recurring basis at September 30, 20202021 (dollars in thousands):
Estimated Fair Value Estimated Fair Value
Level 1Level 2Level 3 Level 1Level 2Level 3
Impaired loans:Impaired loans:   Impaired loans:   
Mortgage loans:Mortgage loans:   Mortgage loans:   
One- to four-family$$$481 
LandLand$— $— $286 
Commercial business loans Commercial business loans210  Commercial business loans— — 123 
Total impaired loansTotal impaired loans691 Total impaired loans— — 409 
Investment securities – held to maturity:Investment securities – held to maturity:   Investment securities – held to maturity:   
MBS - private label residentialMBS - private label residentialMBS - private label residential— 10 — 
OREO and other repossessed assetsOREO and other repossessed assets1,050 OREO and other repossessed assets— — 157 
TotalTotal$0 $8 $1,741 Total$ $10 $566 

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of September 30, 20202021 (dollars in thousands):
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  Estimated
Fair Value
 Valuation
Technique(s)
 Unobservable Input(s) Range
Impaired loans$691409 Market approachAppraised value less estimated selling costsNA
OREO and other repossessed assets$1,050157 Market approachLower of appraised value or listing price less estimated selling costsNA

GAAP requires disclosure of estimated fair values for certain financial instruments. Such estimates are subjective in nature, and significant judgment is required regarding the risk characteristics of various financial instruments at a discrete point in time. Therefore, such estimates could vary significantly if assumptions regarding uncertain factors were to change. In addition, as the Company normally intends to hold the majority of its financial instruments until maturity, it does not expect to realize many of the estimated amounts disclosed. The disclosures also do not include estimated fair value amounts for certain items which are not defined as financial instruments but for which may have significant value. The Company does not believe that it would be practicable to estimate a representative fair value for these types of items as of December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 2020.2021. Because GAAP excludes certain items from fair value disclosure requirements, any aggregation of the fair value amounts presented would not represent the underlying value of the Company. Additionally, in accordance with ASU No. 2016-01,GAAP, the Company uses the exit price notion in calculating the fair values of financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

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The recorded amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments were as follows as of December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 20192021 (dollars in thousands):
December 31, 2020 December 31, 2021
 Fair Value Measurements Using:  Fair Value Measurements Using:
Recorded
Amount
 Estimated Fair Value 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Recorded
Amount
 Estimated Fair Value 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Financial assetsFinancial assets     Financial assets     
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$350,213 $350,213 $350,213 $$Cash and cash equivalents$558,328 $558,328 $558,328 $— $— 
CDs held for investmentCDs held for investment49,629 49,629 49,629 CDs held for investment24,648 24,648 24,648 — — 
Investment securitiesInvestment securities90,271 92,057 92,057 Investment securities171,152 171,751 67,005 104,746 — 
Investments in equity securitiesInvestments in equity securities974 974 974 Investments in equity securities946 946 946 — — 
FHLB stockFHLB stock1,922 1,922 1,922 FHLB stock2,103 2,103 2,103 — — 
Other investmentsOther investments3,000 3,000 3,000 Other investments3,000 3,000 3,000 — — 
Loans held for saleLoans held for sale10,871 11,354 11,354 Loans held for sale3,700 3,790 3,790 — — 
Loans receivable, netLoans receivable, net1,007,309 1,017,913 1,017,913 Loans receivable, net994,007 1,004,899 — — 1,004,899 
Accrued interest receivable Accrued interest receivable4,490 4,490 4,490  Accrued interest receivable3,938 3,938 3,938 — — 
Financial liabilitiesFinancial liabilities     Financial liabilities     
Certificates of depositCertificates of deposit151,733 153,687 153,687 Certificates of deposit132,155 133,005 — — 133,005 
FHLB borrowings10,000 10,130 10,130 
Accrued interest payableAccrued interest payable227 227 227 Accrued interest payable124 124 124 — — 
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September 30, 2020 September 30, 2021
 Fair Value Measurements Using:  Fair Value Measurements Using:
Recorded
Amount
 Estimated Fair Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Recorded
Amount
 Estimated Fair Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Financial assetsFinancial assets     Financial assets     
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$314,452 $314,452 $314,452 $$Cash and cash equivalents$580,196 $580,196 $580,196 $— $— 
CDs held for investmentCDs held for investment65,545 65,545 65,545 CDs held for investment28,482 28,482 28,482 — — 
Investment securitiesInvestment securities85,797 87,734 87,235 499 Investment securities132,278 133,286 28,670 104,616 — 
Investments in equity securitiesInvestments in equity securities977 977 977 Investments in equity securities955 955 955 — — 
FHLB stockFHLB stock1,922 1,922 1,922 FHLB stock2,103 2,103 2,103 — — 
Other investmentsOther investments3,000 3,000 3,000 Other investments3,000 3,000 3,000 — — 
Loans held for saleLoans held for sale4,509 4,664 4,664 Loans held for sale3,217 3,290 3,290 — — 
Loans receivable, netLoans receivable, net1,013,875 1,034,876 1,034,876 Loans receivable, net968,454 981,905 — — 981,905 
Accrued interest receivable Accrued interest receivable4,484 4,484 4,484  Accrued interest receivable3,745 3,745 3,745 — — 
Financial liabilitiesFinancial liabilities     Financial liabilities     
Certificates of depositCertificates of deposit158,524 160,921 160,921 Certificates of deposit134,129 135,178 — — 135,178 
FHLB borrowings10,000 10,167 — — 10,167 
Accrued interest payableAccrued interest payable274 274 274 Accrued interest payable134 134 134 — — 


(11)(10) RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which created FASB ASC Topic 842 ("ASC 842") and is intended to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities in the balance sheet and disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements. The principal change required by ASC 842 relates to lessee accounting, and is that for operating leases, a lessee is required to (1) recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the statement of financial position, (2) recognize a single lease cost, calculated so that the cost of the lease is allocated over the lease term generally on a straight-line basis, and (3) classify all cash payments within operating activities in the statement of cash flows. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. If a lessee makes this election, it should recognize lease expense for such leases generally on a straight-line basis over the lease term. ASC 842 also changes disclosure requirements related to leasing activities and requires certain qualitative disclosures along with specific quantitative disclosures. ASC 842 also provides an optional transition method for adoption, under which an entity initially applies ASC 842 at the adoption date and recognizes a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. Consequently, an entity's reporting for the comparative periods presented in the financial statements in which it adopts ASC 842 will continue to be in accordance with current GAAP. ASC 842 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early application of ASC 842 was permitted. The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 842 effective October 1, 2019 utilizing the optional transition method and did not restate comparative periods (see Note 6). The Company also elected the package of practical expedients permitted under ASC 842's transition guidance, which allowed the Company to carryforward its historical lease classifications and its assessment as to whether a contract is or contains a lease. The Company also elected to not recognize lease assets and lease liabilities for leases with an initial term of 12 months or less. As a result of adopting ASC 842, ROU assets and operating lease liabilities increased by $2.89 million on October 1, 2019.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASUAccounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, as amended by ASU 2018-19, ASU 2019-04, ASU 2019-05, ASU 2019-10 and ASU 2019-11. ASU 2016-13 replaces the existing incurred losses methodology with a current expected losses methodology with respect to most financial assets measured at amortized cost and certain other instruments, including trade and other receivables, loans, held to maturity investment securities and off-balance sheet commitments. In addition, ASU 2016-13 requires credit losses relating to available for sale debt securities to be recorded through an allowance for credit losses rather than as a reduction of the carrying amount. ASU 2016-13 also changes the accounting for PCI debtpurchased credit-impaired securities
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and loans. ASU 2016-13 retains many of the current disclosure requirements in GAAP and expands certain disclosure requirements. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022,
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including interim periods within those fiscal years. Upon adoption, the Company expects a change in the processes and procedures to calculate the allowance for loan losses, including changes in the assumptions and estimates to consider expected credit losses over the life of the loan versus the current accounting practice that utilizes the incurred loss model. In addition, the current policy for OTTI on investment securities available for sale will be replaced with an allowance approach. The Company is reviewing the requirements of ASU 2016-13 and has begun developing and implementing processes and procedures to help ensure that it is fully compliant with the amendments at the adoption date. At this time, the Company anticipates that the allowance for loan losses will increase as a result of the implementation of this ASU; however, until its evaluation is complete, the magnitude of the increase will be unknown.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. This ASU simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill and eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. In computing the implied fair value of goodwill under Step 2, an entity had to perform procedures to determine the fair value of its assets and liabilities (including unrecognized assets and liabilities) at the impairment testing date following the procedure that would be required in determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Under ASU 2017-04, an entity should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by
which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Additionally, an entity should consider income tax effects from any tax
deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit when measuring the goodwill impairment loss, if applicable. ASU 2017-04 is effective for annual or interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. The adoption ASU 2017-04 is not expected to a have a material impact on the Company's future consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. This ASU modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The following disclosure requirements were removed from ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement: (1) the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; (2) the policy for timing of transfers between levels; and (3) the valuation process for Level 3 fair value measurements. This ASU clarifies that the measurement uncertainty disclosure is to communicate information about the uncertainty in measurement as of the reporting date. This ASU adds the following disclosure requirements for Level 3 measurements: (1) changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income for the recurring Level 3 fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period, and (2) the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted ASU 2018-13 effective October 1, 2020 and it did not have a material impact on the Company's unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40), Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract. The amendments in this ASU broaden the scope of ASC Subtopic 350-40 to include costs incurred to implement a hosting arrangement that is a service contract. The amendments align the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred
in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). The costs are capitalized or expensed depending on the nature of the costs and the project stage during which they are incurred, consistent with the accounting for internal-use software costs. The amendments in this ASU result in consistent capitalization of implementation costs of a hosting arrangement that is a service contract and implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). The accounting for the service element of a hosting arrangement that is a service contract is not affected by the amendments in this ASU. ASU 2018-15 was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted ASU 2018-15 effective October 1, 2020 and it did not have a material impact on the Company's unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Simplifying the accounting for Income Taxes. The amendments in this ASU simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidelines. ASU 2019-12 iswas effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020,
including interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption ofCompany adopted ASU 2019-12 iseffective October 1, 2021, and it did not expected to have a material impact on the Company's future consolidated financial statements.

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In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. This ASU applies to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions that reference the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") or other rate references expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The ASU permits an entity to make necessary modifications to eligible contracts or transactions without requiring contract remeasurement or reassessment of a previous accounting determination. This ASU is effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The Company has not adopted ASU 2020-04 as of December 31, 2020.2021. The adoption of ASU 2020-04 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's future consolidated financial statements.

On March 22, 2020, federal banking regulators issued an interagency statement that included guidance on their approach for the accounting for loan modifications in light of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance interprets current accounting standards and indicates that a lender can conclude that a borrower is not experiencing financial difficulty if short-term modifications are made in response to COVID-19, such as payment deferrals, fee waivers, extensions of repayment terms, or other delays in payment that are insignificant related to the loans in which the borrower is less than 30 days past due on its contractual payments at the time a modification is implemented. The agencies confirmed in working with the staff of the FASB that short-term modifications made on a good faith basis in response to COVID-19 to borrowers who were current prior to any relief are not TDRs.


(12)(11) REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

ASC 606 applies to all contracts with customers to provide goods or services in the ordinary course of business, except for contracts that are specifically excluded from its scope. The majority of the Company's revenues are composed of interest income, deferred loan fee accretion, premium/discount accretion, gains on sales of loans and investments, BOLI net earnings, servicing income on loans sold and other loan fee income, which are not within the scope of ASC 606. Revenue reported as service charges on deposits, ATM and debit card interchange transaction fees, merchant services fees, non-deposit investment fees and escrow fees are within the scope of ASC 606. All of the Company's revenue from contracts with customers within the scope of ASC 606606 is recognized in non-interest income with the exception of gains on sales of OREO and gains on sales/disposition of premises and equipment, which are included in non-interest expense. For the three months ended December 31, 2021, the Company recognized $913,000 in service charges on deposits, $1.3 million in ATM and debit card interchange fees, $78,000 in escrow fees, and $2,000 in fee income from non-deposit investment sales, all considered within the scope of ASC 606. For the three months ended December 31, 2020, the Company recognized $1.1 million in servicesservice charges on deposits, $1.2 million in ATM and debit card interchange fees, $105,000 in escrow fees, and $3,000 in fee income from non-deposit investment sales, all considered within the scope of ASC 606. For the three months ended December 31, 2019, the Company recognized $1.2 million in service charges on deposits,$1.1 million in ATM and debit card interchange fees, $83,000 in escrow fees, and $6,000 in fee income from non-deposit investment sales, all considered within the scope of ASC 606.
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If a contract is determined to be within the scope of ASC 606, the Company recognizes revenue when it satisfies its performance obligation. Descriptions of the Company's revenue-generating activities that are within the scope of ASC 606 are as follows:

Service Charges on Deposits: The Company earns fees from its deposit customers from a variety of deposit products and services. Non-transaction based fees such as account maintenance fees and monthly statement fees are considered to be provided to the customer under a day-to-day contract with ongoing renewals. Revenue for these non-transaction fees are earned over the course of a month, representing the period over which the Company satisfies the performance obligation. Transaction-based fees such as non-sufficient fund charges, stop payment charges and wire fees are recognized at the time the transaction is executed, as the contract duration does not extend beyond the service performed.
ATM and Debit Card Interchange Transaction Fees: The Company earns fees from cardholder transactions conducted through third partythird-party payment network providers which consist of interchange fees earned from the payment networks as a debit card issuer. These fees are recognized when the transaction occurs, but may settle on a daily or monthly basis.
Escrow Fees: The Company earns fees from real estate escrow contracts with customers. The Company receives and disburses money and/or property according to the customer's contract. Fees are recognized when the escrow contract closes.
Fee Income from Non-deposit Investment Sales: The Company earns fees from contracts with customers for investment activities. Revenues are generally recognized on a monthly basis and are generally based on a percentage of the customer's assets under management or based on investment solutions that are implemented for the customer.



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

As used in this Form 10-Q, the terms “we,” “our” and “Company” refer to Timberland Bancorp, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.  When we refer to “Bank” in this Form 10-Q, we are referring to Timberland Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Timberland Bancorp, Inc., and the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Timberland Service Corporation.

The following analysis discusses the material changes in the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of the Company at and for the three months ended December 31, 2020.2021.  

Certain matters discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance or business. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact, are based on certain assumptions and often include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets,” “potentially,” “probably,” “projects,” “outlook” or similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would” and “could.” Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, assumptions and statements about future economic performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated or implied by our forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: potential adverse impacts to economic conditions in our local market areas, other markets where the effectCompany has lending relationships, or other aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including on the Company's credit quality and business operations as well as its impact on general economic andor financial market conditions and other uncertaintiesmarkets, generally, resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic such as the extent and duration of the impact on public health, the U.S. and global economies, and consumer and corporate customers, including economic activity, employment levels and market liquidity;any governmental or societal responses thereto; the credit risks of lending activities, including changes in the level and trend of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in our allowance for loan losses and provision for loan losses that may be impacted by deterioration in the housing and commercial real estate markets which may lead to increased losses and non-performing loans in our loan portfolio, and may result in our allowance for loan losses not being adequate to cover actual losses, and require us to materially increase our loan loss reserves; changes in general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas; changes in the levels of general interest rates, and the relative differences between short and long termlong-term interest rates, deposit interest rates, our net interest margin and funding sources; uncertainty regarding the future of LIBOR, and the potential transition away from LIBOR toward new interest rate benchmarks; fluctuations in the demand for loans, the number of unsold homes, land and other properties and fluctuations in real estate values in our market areas; secondary market conditions for loans and our ability to sell loans in the secondary market; results of examinations of us by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ("Federal Reserve") and of our bank subsidiary by the FDIC, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banks or other regulatory authorities,
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including the possibility that any such regulatory authority may, among other things, institute a formal or informal enforcement action against us or our bank subsidiary which could require us to increase our allowance for loan losses, write-down assets, change our regulatory capital position or affect our ability to borrow funds or maintain or increase deposits or impose additional requirements or restrictions on us, any of which could adversely affect our liquidity and earnings; legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business including changes in regulatory policies and principles, or the interpretation of regulatory capital or other rules including as a result of Basel III; the impact of the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and implementing regulations; our ability to attract and retain deposits; increases in premiums for deposit insurance; our ability to control operating costs and expenses; the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of our assets, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuation; difficulties in reducing risks associated with the loans on our consolidated balance sheet; staffing fluctuations in response to product demand or the implementation of corporate strategies that affect our work force and potential associated charges; disruptions, security breaches, or other adverse events, failures or interruptions in, or attacks on, our information technology systems or on the third-party vendors who perform several of our critical processing functions; our ability to retain key members of our senior management team; costs and effects of litigation, including settlements and judgments; our ability to implement our business strategies; our ability to manage loan delinquency rates; increased competitive pressures among financial services companies; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; the availability of resources to address changes in laws, rules, or regulations or to respond to regulatory actions; our ability to pay dividends on our common stock; adverse changes in the securities markets; inability of key third-party providers to perform their obligations to us; changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the financial institution regulatory agencies or the FASB, including additional guidance and interpretation on accounting issues and details of the implementation of new accounting methods; including as a result of the CARES Act and the CAA 2021; the economic impact of war or any terrorist activities; other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services including as a result of the CARES Act and theCAA 2021 and recent COVID-19
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vaccination efforts;2021; and other risks described elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and in the Company's other reports filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our 20202021 Form 10-K.

Any of the forward-looking statements that we make in this Form 10-Q and in the other public statements that we make are based upon management’s beliefs and assumptions at the time that they are made. We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements included in this report to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those contained in such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking statements discussed in this document might not occur and we caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. These risks could cause our actual results for fiscal year 20212022 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements by, or on behalf of us, and could negatively affect the Company’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations as well as its stock price performance.


Overview

Timberland Bancorp, Inc., a Washington corporation, is the holding company for Timberland Bank. The Bank opened for business in 1915 and serves consumers and businesses across Grays Harbor, Thurston, Pierce, King, Kitsap and Lewis counties, Washington with a full range of lending and deposit services through its 24 offices (including its main office in Hoquiam). At December 31, 2020,2021, the Company had total assets of $1.59$1.83 billion, net loans receivable of $1.01 billion,$994.01 million, total deposits of $1.38$1.61 billion and total shareholders’ equity of $193.33$210.38 million.  The Company's business activities generally are limited to passive investment activities and oversight of its investment in the Bank. Accordingly, the information set forth in this report, including consolidated financial statements and related data, relates primarily to the Bank's operations.

On October 1, 2018, the Company completed the South Sound Acquisition. The operating results for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 include the operating results produced by the net assets acquired in the South Sound Acquisition. For additional information on the South Sound Acquisition, see Note 2 of the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements contained in "Item 1, Financial Statements."

The Bank is a community-oriented bank which has traditionally offered a variety of savings products to its retail and business customers while concentrating its lending activities on real estate secured loans. Lending activities have been focused primarily on the origination of loans secured by real estate, including residential construction loans, one- to four-family residential loans, multi-family loans and commercial real estate loans. The Bank also originates commercial business loans and other consumer loans.

The profitability of the Company’s operations depends primarily on its net interest income after provision for (recapture of) loan losses.  Net interest income is the difference between interest income, which is the income that the Company earns on interest-earning assets, which are primarily loans and investments, and interest expense, the amount that the Company pays on its interest-bearing liabilities, which are primarily deposits and borrowings (as needed).  Net interest income is affected by changes in the volume and mix of interest-earning assets, the interest earned on those assets, the volume and mix of interest-bearing liabilities and the interest paid on those interest-bearing liabilities. Management attempts to maintain a net interest margin placing it within the top quartile of its Washington State peers. Because the length of the COVID-19 pandemic and the
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efficacy of the extraordinary measures being put in place to address its economic consequences are unknown, including the 150 basis point reductions in the targeted federal funds rate in March 2020, until the pandemic subsides, the Company expects that its net interest income and net interest margin will be adversely affected.

The provision for (recapture of) loan losses is dependent on changes in the loan portfolio and management’s assessment of the collectability of the loan portfolio as well as prevailing economic and market conditions.  The allowance for loan losses reflects the amount that the Company believes is adequate to cover probable credit losses inherent in its loan portfolio. The Company did not record a provision for loan losses for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, [primarilyprimarily reflecting improvementthe improving economy and resulting decline in forecasted probable loan losses from COVID-19]. COVID-19 during these periods.

The Company recordedmaintains its commitment to supporting its community and customers during these unprecedented times as a provision for loan losses of $200,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2019 and recorded a provision for loan losses of $3.70 million for the year ended September 30, 2020. The provisions recorded during the last nine months of the year ended September 30, 2020 were primarily due to forecasted probable loan losses reflecting the potential future impactresult of the COVID-19 pandemicpandemic. The Company remains focused on keeping its employees safe and the economy.

On March 24, 2020, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed a statewide order dueBank running effectively to the COVID-19 pandemic requiring residentsserve its customers. The Bank is managing branch access and occupancy levels in relation to stay-at-home unless involved in an essential activity. All business, except those that are considered essential, were
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also ordered to close. Although the stay-at-home order has been liftedcases and certain businesses were allowed to re-open, manyclose contact scenarios, following governmental restrictions remain in place. As an essential business, the Company took various steps to help ensure the safety of customers and personnel including branch lobby closures. To help ensure the safety of the Company's customers and employees, services are offered primarily through drive up facilities and/or by appointment.public health authority guidelines. Some of the Company's employees are working remotely or have flexible work schedules, and protective measures within the Company's offices have been established to help ensure the safety of those employees who must work on-site.

The Company has worked with loan customers on loan deferral and forbearance plans. In response to requests from borrowers, the Company made payment deferral modifications (typically 90-day payment deferrals with interest continuing to accrue or scheduled to be paid monthly) on a number of loans. The majority of theseAll borrowers hadwho were granted COVID-19 deferrals have resumed making regular payments as of December 31, 2020 and only 12 loans with balances totaling $14.39 million remained on deferral status as of that date. Borrowers were paying interest monthly on eight of these 12 deferred loans. These modifications were not classified as TDRs at December 31, 2020 in accordance with the guidance of the CARES Act and related regulatory guidance.2021. The Company is continuingwill continue to work on forbearance plans with customers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.pandemic as needed going forward. The CARES Act also authorized the SBA to temporarily guarantee loans under a new loan program called the Paycheck Protection Program.Program ("PPP"). As a qualified SBA lender, the Company was automatically authorized to originate PPP loans in April 2020 and originated $127.54 million in PPP loans through the program's initial conclusion in August 2020. The CAA 2021, which was signed into law on December 27, 2020, renewsrenewed and extendsextended the PPP until MarchMay 31, 2021. As a result, the Company began originating PPP loans again in January 2021. As of December 31, 2020,2021, the Company had $103.47$21.40 million in PPP loans to new and existing customers who are small to midsize businesses as well as non-profit organizations, independent contractors, and partnerships as allowed under PPP guidance.

Net income is also affected by non-interest income and non-interest expenses.expense.  For the three month periodmonths ended December 31, 2020,2021, non-interest income consisted primarily of service charges on deposit accounts, gain on sales of loans, ATM and debit card interchange transaction fees, an increase in the cash surrender value of BOLI, servicing income on loans sold and other operating income.  Non-interest income is also increased by net recoveries on investment securities and reduced by net OTTI losses on investment securities, if any.  Non-interest income is also decreased by valuation allowances on loan servicing rights and increased by recoveries of valuation allowances on loan servicing rights, if any.  Non-interest expensesexpense consisted primarily of salaries and employee benefits, premises and equipment, advertising, ATM and debit card interchange transaction fees, OREO and other repossessed asset expenses, postage and courier expenses, state and local taxes, professional fees, FDIC insurance premiums, loan administration and foreclosure expenses, data processing and telecommunication expenses, deposit operation expenses, amortization of CDI, and other non-interest expenses.  Non-interest expensesexpense in certain periods areis reduced by gains on the sale of premises and equipment and gains on the sale of OREO. Non-interest income and non-interest expensesexpense are affected by the growth of the Company's operations and growth in the number of loan and deposit accounts.

Results of operations may be affected significantly by general and local economic and competitive conditions, changes in market interest rates, governmental policies and actions of regulatory authorities.


Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The Company has identified several accounting policies that as a result of judgments, estimates and assumptions inherent in those policies, are critical to an understanding of the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. Critical accounting policies and estimates are discussed in the Company’s 20202021 Form 10-K under Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation – Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates.” That discussion highlights estimates that the Company makes that involve uncertainty or potential for substantial change. There have been no material changes in the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates as previously disclosed in the Company’s 20202021 Form 10-K.
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Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 20202021

The Company’s total assets increased by $22.43$39.10 million, or 1.4%2.2%, to $1.588$1.831 billion at December 31, 20202021 from $1.566$1.792 billion at September 30, 2020.2021.  The increase in total assets was primarily due to increasesan increase in cashheld to maturity investment securities and cash equivalents,an increase in loans receivable, which was partially offset by a decreasedecreases in total cash and cash equivalents and CDs held for investment. The increase in total assets was funded primarily by an increase in total deposits.

Net loans receivable decreasedincreased by $6.57$25.55 million, or 0.6%2.6%, to $1.007 billion$994.01 million at December 31, 20202021 from $1.014 billion$968.45 million at September 30, 2020,2021, primarily due to decreasesincreases in commercial real estate loans, construction loans, one-to four-family and commercial business loans (other than SBA PPP loans) and in several other loan categories. These increases to net loans receivable were partially offset by a decrease in SBA PPP loans, an increase in the undisbursed portion of construction loans in process, and smaller decreases in several other categories. These
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decreases were partially offset by an increase in commercial real estate mortgage loans and smaller increases in several otherloan categories.  

Total deposits increased by $16.71$36.08 million, or 1.2%2.3%, to $1.375$1.607 billion at December 31, 20202021 from $1.358$1.571 billion at September 30, 2020,2021, primarily due to increases in NOW checking account balances, money market account balances, and savings account balances. These increases were partially offset by decreases in non-interest bearing account balances and in certificates of deposit account balances.
 
Shareholders’ equity increased by $5.70$3.48 million, or 3.0%1.7%, to $193.33$210.38 million at December 31, 20202021 from $187.63$206.90 million at September 30, 2020.2021.  The increase in shareholders' equity was primarily due to net income, partially offset by the payment of dividends to common shareholders.shareholders and the repurchase of common stock.

A more detailed explanation of the changes in significant balance sheet categories follows:

Cash and Cash Equivalents and CDs Held for Investment: Cash and cash equivalents and CDs held for investment increaseddecreased by $19.84$25.70 million, or 5.2%4.2%, to $399.84$582.98 million at December 31, 20202021 from $380.00$608.68 million at September 30, 2020.2021. The increasedecrease was primarily a result of an increase in total deposits, which exceeded thedeploying funds required for loanearning a nominal yield into higher-earning loans originations and used for purchases of investment securities.

Investment Securities:  Investment securities (including investments in equity securities) increased by $4.47$38.87 million, or 5.2%29.2%, to $91.25$172.10 million at December 31, 20202021 from $86.77$133.23 million at September 30, 2020.2021. This increase was primarily due to the purchase of additional agency mortgage-backed investment securities and U.S. Treasury securities during the three months ended December 31, 2020,2021 as the Company putplaced a portion of its excess overnight liquidity into higher-earning investment securities during the period. These increases were partially offset by maturities, prepayments and scheduled amortization of other investment securities. For additional information on investment securities, see Note 32 of the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 1, Financial Statements.”

FHLB Stock: FHLB stock was $1.92$2.10 million at both December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 2020.2021.

Other Investments: Other investments consist solely of the Company's investment in the Solomon Hess SBA Loan Fund LLC, which was unchanged at $3.00 million at both December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 2020.2021. This investment is utilized to help satisfy compliance with the Bank's Community Reinvestment Act investment test requirements.

Loans: Net loans receivable decreasedincreased by $6.57$25.55 million, or 0.6%2.6%, to $1.007 billion$994.01 million at December 31, 20202021 from $1.014 billion$968.45 million at September 30, 2020.2021.  The decreaseincrease was primarily due to a $23.35$26.71 million increase in commercial real estate loans, a $12.32 million increase in construction loans, a $10.43 million increase in commercial business loans (other than SBA PPP loans), a $9.22 million increase in one- to four-family loans and smaller increases in other categories. These increases were partially offset by a $19.53 million decrease in SBA PPP loans, a $3.49$10.79 million decrease in construction loans, a $2.97 million decrease in one- to four-family mortgage loans, a $2.94 million decrease in land loans, and smaller decreases in several other loan categories. These decreases to net loans receivable were partially offset by a $10.10 million increase in commercial real estate mortgage loans, a $6.26 million decrease in the undisbursed portion of construction loans in process, a $4.36 million increase in multi-family mortgage loans, a $2.78 million increase in consumer loans, and smaller increasesdecreases in several other loan categories. The SBA PPP loan balances decreased primarily due to borrowers applying for forgiveness from the SBA and the loans being subsequently paid off by the SBA.

Loan originations increased by $24.03$20.02 million, or 18.1%12.8%, to $176.60 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021 from $156.58 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020 from $132.55 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019.2020.  The increase in loan originations was primarily due to increased loan demand for one- to four-family mortgage loan refinances, andan increase in the fundingamount of several larger commercial business and commercial real estate loans.loans and commercial business loans (non-PPP) funded. The Company continued to sell longer-term fixed ratefixed-rate one- to four-family mortgage loans for asset liability management purposes and to generate non-interest income. The Company also periodically sells the guaranteed portion of SBA loans.  Sales of fixed rate fixed-rate
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one- to four-family mortgage loans increaseddecreased by $9.28$21.28 million, or 26.9%48.5%, to $22.56 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021 from $43.84 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020, from $34.56 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019, primarily due to increaseddecreased refinance activity for one- to four-family loan due to the decrease inloans, as mortgage refinance activity diminished as market interest rates.rates increased.

For additional information, see Note 54 of the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 1, Financial Statements.”

Premises and Equipment:  Premises and equipment decreased by $282,000,$259,000, or 1.2%, to $22.75$22.11 million at December 31, 20202021 from $23.04$22.37 million at September 30, 2020.2021.  This decrease was primarily due to normal depreciation.

OREO (Other Real Estate Owned): OREO and other repossessed assets decreased by $782,000, or 74.5%, to $268,000was $157,000 at December 31, 2020 from $1.05 million at2021 and September 30, 2020. The decrease was primarily due to the sale of two land parcels
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during the three months ended December 31, 2020.2021.  At December 31, 2020,2021, total OREO and other repossessed assets consisted of fourthree land parcels totaling $268,000.$157,000.

BOLI (Bank Owned Life Insurance): BOLI increased by $149,000$153,000 or 0.7%.0.70%, to $21.75$22.35 million at December 31, 20202021 from $21.60$22.19 million at September 30, 2020.2021. The increase was due to net BOLI earnings, representing the increase in the cash surrender value of the BOLI policies.

Goodwill and CDI:  The recorded amount of goodwill remained unchanged at $15.13 million at both December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 2020.2021. CDI decreased by $90,000,$79,000, or 5.5%6.3%, to $1.54$1.19 million at December 31, 20202021 from $1.63$1.26 million at September 30, 20202021 due to scheduled amortization. For additional information on goodwill and CDI, see Notes 2 and 4Note 3 of the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 1, Financial Statements.”

Deposits: Deposits increased by $16.71$36.08 million, or 1.2%2.3%, to $1.375$1.61 billion at December 31, 20202021 from $1.358$1.57 billion at September 30, 2020.2021. The increase in total deposits was primarily due to a $10.26$28.98 million increase in NOW checking account balances, a $10.09$12.03 million increase in money market account balances, and a $7.09an $8.73 million increase in savings account balances. These increases were partially offset by an $11.69 million decrease in non-interest bearing account balances and a $6.79$1.97 million decrease in certificates of deposit account balances and a $3.94 million decrease in non-interest bearing demand account balances.

Deposits consisted of the following at December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 20202021 (dollars in thousands):
December 31, 2020September 30, 2020 December 31, 2021September 30, 2021
AmountPercentAmountPercentAmountPercentAmountPercent
Non-interest-bearing demandNon-interest-bearing demand$437,953 31.8 %$441,889 32.5 %Non-interest-bearing demand$523,518 32.5 %$535,212 34.1 %
NOW checkingNOW checking387,158 28.1 376,899 27.8 NOW checking459,079 28.5 430,097 27.4 
SavingsSavings226,955 16.5 219,869 16.2 Savings269,423 16.8 260,689 16.6 
Money marketMoney market158,928 11.6 149,922 11.0 Money market211,837 13.2 199,045 12.7 
Money market - reciprocalMoney market - reciprocal12,389 0.9 11,303 0.9 Money market - reciprocal10,619 0.7 11,383 0.7 
Certificates of deposit under $250Certificates of deposit under $250124,789 9.1 129,579 9.5 Certificates of deposit under $250110,168 6.9 112,348 7.1 
Certificates of deposit $250 and overCertificates of deposit $250 and over26,944 2.0 28,945 2.1 Certificates of deposit $250 and over21,987 1.4 21,781 1.4 
TotalTotal$1,375,116 100.0 %$1,358,406 100.0 %Total$1,606,631 100.0 %$1,570,555 100.0 %

FHLB Borrowings: The Company has short- and long-term borrowing lines with the FHLB with total credit available on the lines equal to 45% of the Bank's total assets, limited by available collateral. FHLB borrowings remained unchanged at $10.00were $5.00 million at both December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 2020,2021, and consisted of twoone $5.00 million borrowings,borrowing, with a scheduled maturitiesmaturity in March 2025 and March 2027, which bear interest at 1.19% and 1.11%, respectively.2025. Due to favorable repayment terms, the Company repaid the borrowing in January 2022.

Shareholders’ Equity:  Total shareholders’ equity increased by $5.70$3.48 million, or 3.0%1.7%, to $193.33$210.38 million at December 31, 20202021 from $187.63$206.90 million at September 30, 2020.2021.  The increase was primarily due to net income of $7.29$5.49 million for the three months ended December 31, 20202021 and $130,000 from the exercise of stock options, which was partially offset by dividend payments to common shareholders of $1.66$1.76 million and the repurchase of 2,90015,548 shares of the Company's common stock for $58,000$433,000 (an average price of $20.04$27.86 per share). The Company had 141,952 shares available to be repurchased under the Company's existing stock repurchase plan at December 31, 2020. For additional information, see Item 2 of Part II of this Form 10-Q.

Asset Quality: The non-performing assets to total assets ratio was 0.19%0.17% at December 31, 20202021 compared to 0.27%0.18% at September 30, 2020.2021. Total non-performing assets decreased by $1.11 million,$20,000, or 26.7%0.6%, to $3.05$3.15 million at December 31, 20202021 from $4.16$3.17 million at September 30, 2020.2021. The decrease in non-performing assets was due to a $782,000 decrease in OREO and other repossessed assets, a $324,000$1,000 decrease in non-accrual loans, and a $4,000$19,000 decrease in non-accrual investment securities.









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The following table sets forth information with respect to the Company’s non-performing assets at December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 20192021 (dollars in thousands):
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
December 31,
2021
September 30,
2021
Loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis:Loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis:  Loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis:  
Mortgage loans:Mortgage loans:  Mortgage loans:  
One- to four-family (1) One- to four-family (1)$419 $659  One- to four-family (1)$582 $407 
Commercial Commercial643 858  Commercial675 773 
Land Land405 394  Land676 683 
Consumer loans:Consumer loans:  Consumer loans:  
Home equity and second mortgage Home equity and second mortgage607 564  Home equity and second mortgage456 516 
OtherOther— Other17 
Commercial business loansCommercial business loans498 430 Commercial business loans459 458 
Total loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis Total loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis2,581 2,905  Total loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis2,853 2,854 
Accruing loans which are contractually past due 90 days or moreAccruing loans which are contractually past due 90 days or more— — Accruing loans which are contractually past due 90 days or more— — 
Total of non-accrual and 90 days past due loansTotal of non-accrual and 90 days past due loans2,581 2,905 Total of non-accrual and 90 days past due loans2,853 2,854 
Non-accrual investment securitiesNon-accrual investment securities205 209 Non-accrual investment securities140 159 
OREO and other repossessed assets, net (2)OREO and other repossessed assets, net (2)268 1,050 OREO and other repossessed assets, net (2)157 157 
Total non-performing assets (3) Total non-performing assets (3)$3,054 $4,164  Total non-performing assets (3)$3,150 $3,170 
TDRs on accrual status (4)TDRs on accrual status (4)$2,868 $2,868 TDRs on accrual status (4)$2,361 $2,371 
Non-accrual and 90 days or more past due loans as a percentage of loans receivableNon-accrual and 90 days or more past due loans as a percentage of loans receivable0.25 %0.28 %Non-accrual and 90 days or more past due loans as a percentage of loans receivable0.28 %0.29 %
Non-accrual and 90 days or more past due loans as a percentage of total assetsNon-accrual and 90 days or more past due loans as a percentage of total assets0.16 %0.19 %Non-accrual and 90 days or more past due loans as a percentage of total assets0.16 %0.16 %
Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assetsNon-performing assets as a percentage of total assets0.19 %0.27 %Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets0.17 %0.18 %
Loans receivable (5)Loans receivable (5)$1,020,741 $1,027,289 Loans receivable (5)$1,007,475 $981,923 
Total assetsTotal assets$1,588,405 $1,565,978 Total assets$1,831,275 $1,792,180 

(1) As of December 31, 2020 and2021, there was one one- to four-family property in the process of foreclosure. At September 30, 2020,2021, there were notwo one- to-four family properties in the process of foreclosure.
(2) As of December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 2020,2021, the balance of OREO did not include any foreclosed residential real estate property.
(3) Does not include TDRs on accrual status.
(4) Does not include TDRs totaling $197$177 and $203$182 reported as non-accrual loans at December 31, 20202021 and September 30, 2020,2021, respectively.
(5)  Does not include loans held for sale, and loan balances are before the allowance for loan losses.

The Company has received and continues to receive, inquiries and requests from borrowers for some type of payment relief due to the COVID 19-pandemic. In response, the Company has made payment deferral modifications (typically 90-day payment deferral with interest continuing to accrue or scheduled to be paid monthly) on a number of loans. All loans modified due to COVID-19 are separately monitored, and any request for continuation of relief beyond the initial modification is reassessed at that time to determine if a further modification should be granted and if a downgrade in risk rating is appropriate. At December 31, 2021, there were no loans on deferral status. For additional information on these loan modifications, see Note 54 of the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements contained in "Item 1, Financial Statements."


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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 20202021 and 20192020

Net income increaseddecreased by $638,000,$1.81 million, or 9.6%24.8%, to $5.49 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 from $7.29 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 from $6.65 million2020. Net income per diluted common share decreased by $0.22, or 25.3%, to $0.65 for the quarter ended December 31, 2019. Net income per diluted common share increased by $0.09, or 11.5%, to2021 from $0.87 for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 from $0.78 for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.2020. The increasesdecreases in net income and net income per diluted common share for the three months ended December 31, 20202021 were primarily due to a $621,000$1.12 million decrease in non-interest income, an $854,000 increase in non-interest incomeexpenses, and a $200,000$328,000 decrease in the provision for loan losses, whichnet interest income. These decreases were partially offset by a $168,000 increase$494,000 decrease in the provision for income taxes.

A more detailed explanation of the income statement categories is presented below.

Net Interest Income: Net interest income remained relatively unchanged, increasingdecreased by $22,000,$328,000, or 0.2%2.5%, to $12.70 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 from $13.02 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 from $13.00 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.2020. The increasedecrease in net interest income was primarily due to the decrease in the yield of interest-earning assets, which was partially offset by an increase in the average balance on interest-earningsof interest-earning assets which was partially offset byand a decreasedecline in the average yieldcost of interest-earning assets.interest-bearing liabilities.

Total interest and dividend income decreased by $234,000,$615,000, or 1.6%4.4%, to $13.34 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 from $13.96 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2020, from $14.19 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2019, primarily due to aan decrease in the average yield on interest-earning assets. The average yield on interest-earning assets decreased to 3.73% for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 from 4.83% for the quarter ended December 31, 2019 as market interest rates decreased following the 150 basis point decline in the targeted federal funds rate in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, to a range of 0.00% to 0.25% at December 31, 2020. Substantially offsetting the decrease in the average yield on interest earning assets waspartially offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets.

Average total interest-earning assets increased by $324.52$241.07 million, or 27.6%16.1%, to $1.74 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 from $1.50 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 from $1.17 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.2020. Average loans receivable increased by $118.38 million, or 13.0%, average investment securities increased by $27.58$67.89 million, or 45.5%77.0%, and average interest-bearing deposits in banks and CDs increased by $178.05$205.96 million, or 90.7%55.01% and average loans receivable decreased by $32.93 million, or 3.2%, between the periods. During the quarter ended December 31, 2020,2021, the accretion of the purchase accounting fair value discount on loans acquired in the October 2018 acquisition of South Sound AcquisitionBank ("South Sound Acquisition") increased interest income on loans by $120,000$57,000 compared to $145,000$120,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.2020. The incremental accretion will change during any period based on the volume of prepayments but is expected to decrease over time as the balance of the net discount declines. During the quarter ended December 31, 2020,2021, there was a total of $196,000$145,000 of pre-payment penalties, non-accrual interest and late fees collected, compared to $233,000$196,000 collected for the quarter ended December 31, 2019. 2020. Partially offsetting the increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets was a decrease in the average yield on interest-earning assets. The average yield on interest-earning assets decreased to 3.07% for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 from 3.73% for the quarter ended December 31, 2020.

Also impacting the average yield and average interest-earning asset balances during the current quarter were SBA PPP loans originated. These SBA PPP loans have a prescribed interest rate of 1.00% and are also subject to loan origination fees which are accreted into interest income over the life of each loan. For the quarter ended December 31, 2021, average SBA PPP loans were $30.24 million, and the Company recorded $71,000 in interest income and accreted $927,000 million in SBA PPP loan origination fees into income. For the quarter ended December 31, 2020, average SBA PPP loans were $118.00 million and the Company recorded $295,000 in interest income and accreted $1.14 million in SBA PPP loan origination fees into income. At December 31, 2021, SBA PPP deferred loan origination fees of $907,000 remain to be accreted into interest income during the remaining life of the loans

Total interest expense decreased by $256,000,$287,000, or 21.5%30.8%, to $646,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 from $933,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 from $1.19 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.2020. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to a decrease in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities, which was partially offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities. The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 0.24% for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 from 0.40% for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 from 0.61%2020. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased by $131.68 million, or 14.1%, to $1.07 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2019. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased by $162.71 million, or 21.1%, to2021 from $934.25 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2020, from $771.55 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2019,primarily due to increases in the average balances of savings accounts, NOW checking accounts, and money market accounts and borrowings.partially offset by a decline in the average balance of certificates of deposit accounts.

As a result of these changes, the net interest margin ("NIM") decreased to 2.92% for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 from 3.48% for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 from 4.43% for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.2020.



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Average Balances, Interest and Average Yields/Cost

The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities as well as the total dollar amounts of interest income from average interest-earning assets and interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities and average yields and costs. Such yields and costs for the periods indicated are derived by dividing income or expense by the average daily balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented (dollars in thousands).
Three Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended December 31,
20202019 20212020
Average
Balance
Interest and
Dividends
Yield/
Cost
Average
Balance
Interest and
Dividends
Yield/
Cost
Average
Balance
Interest and
Dividends
Yield/
Cost
Average
Balance
Interest and
Dividends
Yield/
Cost
Interest-earning assets:Interest-earning assets:Interest-earning assets:
Loans receivable (1)(2)Loans receivable (1)(2)$1,030,289 $13,318 5.17 %$911,905 $12,764 5.60 %Loans receivable (1)(2)$997,358 $12,622 5.06 %$1,030,289 $13,318 5.17 %
Investment securities (2)Investment securities (2)88,137 301 1.37 60,555 439 2.90 Investment securities (2)156,023 405 1.04 88,137 301 1.37 
Dividends from mutual funds, FHLB stock and other investmentsDividends from mutual funds, FHLB stock and other investments5,896 28 1.90 5,394 37 2.74  Dividends from mutual funds, FHLB stock and other investments6,054 27 1.78 5,896 28 1.90 
Interest-bearing deposits in banks and CDsInterest-bearing deposits in banks and CDs374,376 310 0.33 196,322 951 1.94  Interest-bearing deposits in banks and CDs580,337 288 0.20 374,376 310 0.33 
Total interest-earning assetsTotal interest-earning assets1,498,698 13,957 3.73 1,174,176 14,191 4.83 Total interest-earning assets1,739,772 13,342 3.07 1,498,698 13,957 3.73 
Non-interest-earning assetsNon-interest-earning assets84,077   83,405   Non-interest-earning assets83,563   84,077   
Total assets Total assets$1,582,775   $1,257,581    Total assets$1,823,335   $1,582,775   
Interest-bearing liabilities:Interest-bearing liabilities:      Interest-bearing liabilities:      
SavingsSavings$222,866 47 0.08 $174,590 33 0.08 Savings$264,651 55 0.08 $222,866 47 0.08 
Money marketMoney market168,503 139 0.33 133,755 189 0.56 Money market222,945 163 0.29 168,503 139 0.33 
NOW checkingNOW checking377,760 177 0.19 296,402 221 0.30 NOW checking440,744 139 0.13 377,760 177 0.19 
Certificates of depositCertificates of deposit155,125 541 1.38 166,799 746 1.78 Certificates of deposit132,590 274 0.82 155,125 541 1.38 
Long-term borrowingsLong-term borrowings10,000 29 1.15 — — — Long-term borrowings5,000 15 1.19 10,000 29 1.15 
Total interest-bearing liabilitiesTotal interest-bearing liabilities934,254 933 0.40 771,546 1,189 0.61 Total interest-bearing liabilities1,065,930 646 0.24 934,254 933 0.40 
Non-interest-bearing depositsNon-interest-bearing deposits448,350 305,452 Non-interest-bearing deposits538,865 448,350 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities10,687   7,825   Other liabilities10,566   10,687   
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities1,393,291   1,084,823   Total liabilities1,615,361   1,393,291   
Shareholders' equityShareholders' equity189,484   172,758   Shareholders' equity207,974   189,484   
Total liabilities andTotal liabilities and    Total liabilities and    
shareholders' equityshareholders' equity$1,582,775 $1,257,581   shareholders' equity$1,823,335 $1,582,775   
Net interest incomeNet interest income$13,024  $13,002  Net interest income$12,696  $13,024  
Interest rate spreadInterest rate spread3.33 %  4.22 %Interest rate spread2.83 %  3.33 %
Net interest margin (3)Net interest margin (3)3.48 %  4.43 %Net interest margin (3)2.92 %  3.48 %
Ratio of average interest-earning
assets to average interest- bearing liabilities
Ratio of average interest-earning
assets to average interest- bearing liabilities
160.42 %  152.18 %Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest- bearing liabilities163.22 %  160.42 %
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(1)Does not include interest on loans on non-accrual status. Includes loans held for sale. Amortized net deferred loan fees, late fees, extension fees, prepayment penalties, and the accretion of the fair value discount on loans acquired in the South Sound Acquisition are included with interest and dividends.
(2)Average balances include loans and investment securities on non-accrual status.
(3)Net interest income divided by total average interest-earning assets, annualized.


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Rate Volume Analysis

The following table sets forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on the net interest income of the Company.   Information is provided with respect to the (i) effects on interest income attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate), (ii) effects on interest income attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume), and (iii) the net change (sum of the prior columns).  Changes in rate/volume have been allocated to rate and volume variances based on the absolute values of each (dollars in thousands).
Three months ended
December 31, 2020
compared to three months
ended December 31, 2019
increase (decrease) due to
Three months ended
December 31, 2021
compared to three months
ended December 31, 2020
increase (decrease) due to
RateVolumeNet
Change
RateVolumeNet
Change
Interest-earning assets:Interest-earning assets:   Interest-earning assets:   
Loans receivable and loans held for saleLoans receivable and loans held for sale$(1,023)$1,577 $554 Loans receivable and loans held for sale$(275)$(421)$(696)
Investment securitiesInvestment securities(289)151 (138)Investment securities(85)189 104 
Dividends from mutual funds, FHLB stock and other investmentsDividends from mutual funds, FHLB stock and other investments(12)(9) Dividends from mutual funds, FHLB stock and other investments(2)(1)
Interest-bearing deposits in banks and CDs Interest-bearing deposits in banks and CDs(1,130)489 (641) Interest-bearing deposits in banks and CDs(153)131 (22)
Total net increase (decrease) in income on interest-earning assets(2,454)2,220 (234)
Total net decrease in income on interest-earning assetsTotal net decrease in income on interest-earning assets(515)(100)(615)
Interest-bearing liabilities:Interest-bearing liabilities:   Interest-bearing liabilities:   
SavingsSavings10 14 Savings(1)
Money marketMoney market(91)41 (50)Money market(17)41 24 
NOW checkingNOW checking(95)51 (44)NOW checking(65)27 (38)
Certificates of depositCertificates of deposit(156)(49)(205)Certificates of deposit(196)(71)(267)
FHLB borrowings FHLB borrowings15 14 29  FHLB borrowings(15)(14)
Total net increase (decrease) in expense on interest-bearing liabilities(323)67 (256)
Total net decrease in expense on interest-bearing liabilitiesTotal net decrease in expense on interest-bearing liabilities(278)(9)(287)
Net increase (decrease) in net interest income$(2,131)$2,153 $22 
Net decrease in net interest incomeNet decrease in net interest income$(237)$(91)$(328)

Provision for Loan Losses: There was no provision for loan losses madefor the quarters ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020. For the quarter ended December 31, 2021, there were net charge offs of $1,000 compared to net recoveries of $18,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 compared to a $200,000 provision for2020. Non-accrual loans losses for the quarter endedwere $2.85 million at December 31, 2019. For the quarter ended December 31, 2020, there were net recoveries of $18,000 compared to net charge-offs of $8,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2019. Non-accrual loans decreased2021 and September 30, 2021 and increased by $324,000$272,000, or 11.2%10.5%, tofrom $2.58 million at December 31, 2020, from $2.91 million at September 30, 2020 and decreased by $489,000, or 15.9%, from $3.07 million at December 31, 2019.2020. Total delinquent loans (past due 30 days or more) and non-accrual loans decreasedincreased by $926,000,$197,000, or 24.7%6.5%, to $2.82$3.24 million at December 31, 2020,2021, from $3.75$3.04 million at September 30, 20202021 and decreasedincreased by $1.05 million,$414,000, or 27.1%14.7%, from $3.87$2.82 million one year ago. 

The $103.47$21.40 million balance of SBA PPP loans was omitted from the Company's normal allowance for loan losses calculation at December 31, 2020,2021, as these loans are fully guaranteed by the SBA, and management expects that most PPP borrowers will seek full or partial forgiveness of their loan obligations from the SBA within a short time frame, which will in turn reimburse the Bank for the amount forgiven.

The Company has established a comprehensive methodology for determining the allowance for loan losses.  On a quarterly basis, the Company performs an analysis that considers pertinent factors underlying the quality of the loan portfolio.  These factors include changes in the amount and composition of the loan portfolio, historic loss experience for various loan segments, changes in economic conditions, delinquency rates, a detailed analysis of impaired loans, and other factors to determine an appropriate level of allowance for loan losses. Impaired loans are subjected to an impairment analysis to determine an appropriate reserve amount to be allocated to each loan.  The aggregate principal impairment reserve amount determined at December 31, 20202021 was $87,000$254,000 compared to $41,000$247,000 at September 30, 20202021 and $105,000$87,000 at December 31, 2019.2020. 

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In accordance with GAAP, loans acquired in the South Sound Acquisition were recorded at their estimated fair value, which resulted in a net discount to the loan's contractual amounts, of which a portion reflects a discount for possible credit losses.
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Credit discounts are included in the determination of fair value, and, as a result, no allowance for loan losses is recorded for acquired loans at the acquisition date. The discount recorded on the acquired loans is not reflected in the allowance for loan losses or related allowance coverage ratios. The remaining fair value discount on loans acquired in the South Sound Acquisition was $669,000$392,000 at December 31, 2020.2021. The Company believes that this should be considered by investors when comparing the Company's allowance for loan losses to total loans in periods prior to the South Sound Acquisition.

Based on its comprehensive analysis, management believes that the allowance for loan losses of $13.43$13.47 million at December 31, 2020 (1.32%2021 (1.34% of loans receivable and 520.4%472.1% of non-performing loans) was adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio based on an evaluation of known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio at that date.  The allowance for loan losses was $13.41$13.47 million (1.31%(1.37% of loans receivable and 461.8%471.9% of non-performing loans) at September 30, 20202021 and $9.88$13.43 mil1ion (1.07%(1.32% of loans receivable and 321.9%520.4% of non-performing loans) at December 31, 2019.2020. While the Company believes that it has established its existing allowance for loan losses in accordance with GAAP, there can be no assurance that bank regulators, in reviewing the Company's loan portfolio, will not request the Company to significantly increase significantly its allowance for loan losses. In addition, because future events affecting borrowers and collateral cannot be predicted with certainty, there can be no assurance that the existing allowance for loan losses is adequate or that substantial increases will not be necessary should the quality of any loans deteriorate. A further decline in national and local economic conditions, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or other factors, could result in a material increase in the allowance for loan losses and may adversely affect the Company's financial condition and results of operations. For additional information, see Note 54 of the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 1, Financial Statements.”

Non-interest Income: Total non-interest income increaseddecreased by $621,000,$1.12 million, or 15.8%24.5%, to $3.44 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 from $4.56 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 from $3.94 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2019. The increase2020. This decrease was primarily due to a $1.05$1.34 million increasedecrease in net gain on salesales of loans, a $142,000 decrease in the service charges on deposits, a $93,000 decrease in other non-interest income, and smaller increasesdecreases in several other categories. These increasesdecreases to non-interest income were partially offset by a $213,000 increase$355,000 change in the valuation allowance onrecovery (allowance) of loan servicing rights, a $145,000 decrease$121,000 increase in service charges on depositsATM and debit card interchange transaction fees and smaller decreasesincreases in several other categories. The increasedecrease in net gain on salesales of loans was primarily due to an increasea decrease in the dollar amount of fixed ratefixed-rate one- to four-family loans originated and sold during the current quarter and an increasea decrease in the average pricing margin. The increased mortgage banking volumes were largely duemargin compared to increased refinance activity for single family homes due to lower mortgage interest rates.the same period last year. The valuation allowancerecovery on loan servicing rights was primarily due to an decrease in the projected mortgage prepayment speeds, increasing on underlying mortgages being servicedas mortgage interest rates increased during the quarter. The increase in the current low interest rate environment. The decrease in service charges on depositsATM and debit card interchange transaction fees was primarily due to a decreasean increase in overdraft fee income.the dollar volume of debit card transactions.

Non-interest Expense:  Total non-interest expense remained relatively unchanged, increasingincreased by $37,000,$854,000, or 0.4%10.2%, to $9.26 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 from $8.41 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 from $8.37 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.2020. This increase was primarily due to a $123,000$558,000 increase in FDIC insurancesalaries and employee benefits expense, a $197,000 increase in the other non-interest expense category and smaller increases in several other categories, which were partially offset by smaller decreases in several categories. The increase FDIC insurance expensein salaries and other employee benefits was primarily due to an assessment credit which reduced expenseannual salary adjustments (effective October 1, 2021) and the hiring of additional lending personnel. The increase in the comparable quarter one year ago. other non-interest category was primarily related to refunds issued to customers for deposit account fees that were determined to have been charged in error after the Bank's core system conversion in 2019. The Bank discovered this issue during the current quarter. Bank staff reviewed the affected accounts and refunded all fees charged that were not consistent with the Bank's deposit account disclosures (including all subsequent fees incurred as a result of the fees charged in error). The efficiency ratio for the current quarter improvedquarter increased to 47.83%57.40% from 49.43%47.83% for the comparable quarter one year ago.

Provision for Income Taxes: The provision for income taxes increaseddecreased by $168,000,$494,000, or 9.8%26.2%, to $1.39 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 from $1.88 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 from $1.72 million2020. The decrease in the provision for the quarter ended December 31, 2019,income taxes was primarily due to higherlower income before income taxes. The Company's effective income tax rate was 20.2% for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 and 20.5% for the quartersquarter ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

2020.

Liquidity

The Company’sCompany's primary sources of funds are customer deposits, proceeds from principal and interest payments on loans, the sale of loans, maturing investment securities, maturing CDs held for investment and FHLB borrowings (if needed).  While the maturities and the scheduled amortization of loans are a predictable source of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.

The Bank must maintain an adequate level of liquidity to help ensure the availability of sufficient funds to fund its operations. The Bank generally maintains sufficient cash and short-term investments to meet short-term liquidity needs.  At
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December 31, 2021, the Bank's regulatory liquidity ratio (net cash, and short-term and marketable assets, as a percentage of net deposits and short-term liabilities) was 42.69%.  At December 31, 2021, the Bank maintained an uncommitted credit facility with the FHLB that provided for immediately available borrowings up to an aggregate amount equal to 45% of total assets, limited by available collateral, under which $5.00 million was outstanding. The Bank had $401.04 million available for additional borrowings with the FHLB at December 31, 2021. The Bank maintains a short-term borrowing line with the FRB with total credit based on eligible collateral.  At December 31, 2021, the Bank had no outstanding balance on this borrowing line, under which $75.36 million was available for future borrowings. The Bank also maintains a $50.00 million overnight borrowing line with Pacific Coast Bankers' Bank ("PCBB"). At December 31, 2021, the Bank did not have an outstanding balance on this borrowing line. Subject to market conditions, the Bank expects to utilize these borrowing facilities from time to time in the future to fund loan originations and deposits withdrawals, to satisfy other financial commitments, repay maturing debt and to take advantage of investment opportunities to the extent feasible.

Liquidity management is both a short and long-term responsibility of the Bank’sBank's management.  The Bank adjusts its investments in liquid assets based upon management’smanagement's assessment of (i) expected loan demand, (ii) projected loan sales, (iii) expected deposit flows, and (iv) yields available on interest-bearing deposits.  Excess liquidity is invested generally in interest-bearing overnight deposits, and other short-term investments.

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The Bank generally maintains sufficient cash and short-term investments to meet short-term liquidity needs.  At December 31, 2020, the Bank’s regulatory liquidity ratio (net cash, and short-term and marketable assets, as a percentage of net deposits and short-term liabilities) was 31.48%.

The Company’s total cash and cash equivalents and CDs held for investment increased by $19.84 million, or 5.2%, to $399.84 million at December 31, 2020 from $380.00 million at September 30, 2020.and short-term government and agency obligations.  If the Bank requires funds that exceedbeyond its ability to generate them internally, it has additional borrowing capacity with the FHLB, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco ("FRB") and Pacific Coast Bankers' Bank ("PCBB"). At December 31, 2020, the Bank maintained an uncommitted credit facility with the FHLB that provided for immediately available borrowings up to an aggregate amount equal to 45% of total assets, limited by available collateral. At December 31, 2020, the Bank had $10.00 million in FHLB borrowings outstanding and $358.01 million available for additional FHLB borrowings. Additionally, the Bank maintains a short-term borrowing line with the FRB with available total credit based on eligible collateral.  At December 31, 2020, the Bank had $66.14 million available for borrowings with the FRB and there was no outstanding balance on this borrowing line. The Bank also maintains a $50.00 million overnight borrowing line with PCBB. At December 31, 2020, the Bank did not have an outstanding balance on this borrowing line.

The Bank’sBank's primary investing activity is the origination of one- to four-family mortgage loans, commercial mortgage loans, construction loans, consumer loans and, commercial business loans.to a lesser extent, the purchase of investment securities. During the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Bank originated $176.60 million and $156.58 million of loans, respectively. At December 31, 2020,2021, the Bank had loan commitments totaling $128.92$143.51 million and undisbursed construction loans in process totaling $94.30$106.01 million.  Investment securities purchased during the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 totaled $48.49 million and $10.27 million, respectively.

The Bank’s liquidity is also affected by the volume of loans sold and loan principal payments.  During the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Bank anticipates that it will have sufficient funds availablesold $22.56 million and $43.84 million, respectively, in loans and loan participation interests.  During the three months ended December 31, 2021, the Bank received $113.41 million in principal repayments.

The Bank’s liquidity has been positively impacted by increases in deposit levels. During the three months ended December 31, 2021, deposits increased by $36.08 million from September 30, 2021. The Bank's liquid assets in the form of cash and cash equivalents, CDs held for investment and investment securities decreased to meet current loan commitments.$582.98 million at December 31, 2021 from $608.68 million at September 30, 2021. CDs that are scheduled to mature in less than one year from December 31, 20202021 totaled $96.90$80.69 million. Historically, the Bank has been able to retain a significant amount of its deposits as they mature.

Capital expenditures are incurred on an ongoing basis to expand and improve the Bank's product offerings, enhance and modernize technology infrastructure, and to introduce new technology-based products to compete effectively in the various markets. Capital expenditure projects are evaluated on a variety of factors, including expected strategic impacts (such as forecasted impact on revenue growth, productivity, expenses, service levels and customer retention) and the expected return on investment. The amount of capital investment is influenced by, among other things, current and projected demand for services and products, cash flow generated by operating activities, cash required for other purposes and regulatory considerations.

Based on current objectives, there are no projects scheduled for capital investments in premises and equipment during the remaining nine months ending September 30, 2022 that would materially impact liquidity. The Company currently expects to continue the current practice of paying quarterly cash dividends on common stock subject to the Board of Directors' discretion to modify or terminate this practice at any time and for any reason without prior notice. The current quarterly common stock dividend rate is $0.22 per share, as approved by the Board of Directors, which is a dividend rate per share that enables the Company to balance multiple objectives of managing and investing in the Bank, and returning a substantial portion of cash to shareholders. Assuming continued payment during fiscal year 2022 at the rate of $0.22 per share, the average total dividend paid each quarter would be approximately $1.84 million based on the number of current outstanding shares (which assumes no increases or decreases in the number of shares).

For the remaining nine months ending September 30, 2022, the Bank projects that fixed commitments will include $255,000 of operating lease payments. There are no scheduled payments and maturities of FHLB borrowings during the fiscal year 2022, but due to favorable borrowing terms, the Company decided in January 2022 that it was advantageous to payoff $5.00 million in FHLB borrowings. In addition, at December 31, 2021, there were other future obligations and accrued expenses of $6.98 million.

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The Bank's management believes that the liquid assets combined with the available lines of credit provide adequate liquidity to meet current financial obligations for at least the next 12 months.

Timberland Bancorp is a separate legal entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity and pay its own operating expenses. Sources of capital and liquidity for Timberland Bancorp include distributions from the Bank and the issuance of debt or equity securities. At December 31, 2021, Timberland Bancorp (on an unconsolidated basis) had liquid assets of $2.54 million.


Capital Resources

The Bank, as a state-chartered, federally insured savings bank, is subject to the capital requirements established by the FDIC. Under the FDIC's capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank's assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank's capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weighting and other factors.

Based on its capital levels at December 31, 2020,2021, the Bank exceeded all regulatory capital requirements as of that date. Consistent with the Bank's goals to operate a sound and profitable organization, it is the Bank's policy to maintain a "well-capitalized" status under the regulatory capital categories of the FDIC. Based on capital levels at December 31, 2020,2021, the Bank was considered to be "well-capitalized" under applicable regulatory requirements. Management monitors the capital levels to provide for current and future business opportunities and to maintain the Bank's "well-capitalized" status.

The following table compares the Bank’s actual capital amounts at December 31, 20202021 to its minimum regulatory capital requirements at that date (dollars in thousands):
 Actual
Regulatory
Minimum To
Be “Adequately
Capitalized”
To Be “Well Capitalized”
Under Prompt
Corrective Action
Provisions
 Actual
Regulatory
Minimum To
Be “Adequately
Capitalized”
To Be “Well Capitalized”
Under Prompt
Corrective Action
Provisions
AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
Leverage Capital Ratio:Leverage Capital Ratio:      Leverage Capital Ratio:      
Tier 1 capitalTier 1 capital$175,120 11.16 %$62,759 4.00 %$78,449 5.00 %Tier 1 capital$192,340 10.64 %$72,336 4.00 %$90,420 5.00 %
Risk-based Capital Ratios:Risk-based Capital Ratios:Risk-based Capital Ratios:
Common equity tier 1 capitalCommon equity tier 1 capital175,120 19.90 39,592 4.50 57,189 6.50 Common equity tier 1 capital192,340 19.93 43,425 4.50 62,725 6.50 
Tier 1 capitalTier 1 capital175,120 19.90 52,790 6.00 70,386 8.00 Tier 1 capital192,340 19.93 57,900 6.00 77,200 8.00 
Total capitalTotal capital186,152 21.16 70,386 8.00 87,983 10.00 Total capital204,424 21.18 77,200 8.00 96,500 10.00 

In addition to the minimum common equity Tier 1 ("CET1"), Tier 1 and total capital ratios, the Bank is required to maintain a capital conservation buffer consisting of additional CET1 capital greater than 2.5% of risk-weighted assets above the required minimum levels in order to avoid limitations on paying dividends, engaging in share repurchases, and paying discretionary bonuses based on percentages of retained income that could be utilized for such actions. At December 31, 2020,2021, the Bank's CET1 capital exceeded the required capital conservation buffer.
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Timberland Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company registered with the Federal Reserve. Bank holding companies are subject to capital adequacy requirements of the Federal Reserve under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, and the regulations of the Federal Reserve. For a bank holding company with less than $3.0 billion in assets (as of June 30th of the preceding year), the capital guidelines apply on a bank only basis, and the Federal Reserve expects the holding company's subsidiary bank to be well capitalized under the prompt corrective action regulations. If Timberland Bancorp, Inc. were subject to regulatory guidelines for bank holding companies with $3.0 billion or more in assets, at December 31, 2020,2021, Timberland Bancorp, Inc. would have exceeded all regulatory requirements. The following table presents for informational purposes the regulatory capital ratios for Timberland Bancorp, Inc. as of December 31, 20202021 (dollars in thousands):
Actual
 AmountRatio
Leverage Capital Ratio:  
Tier 1 capital$178,142 11.36 %
Risk-based Capital Ratios:
Common equity tier 1 capital178,142 20.23 
Tier 1 capital178,142 20.23 
Total capital189,186 21.48 
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Actual
 AmountRatio
Leverage Capital Ratio:  
Tier 1 capital$195,468 10.81 %
Risk-based Capital Ratios:
Common equity tier 1 capital195,468 20.24 
Tier 1 capital195,468 20.24 
Total capital207,564 21.49 

Key Financial Ratios and Data
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended December 31,
2020201920212020
PERFORMANCE RATIOS:
PERFORMANCE RATIOS:
 
PERFORMANCE RATIOS:
 
Return on average assetsReturn on average assets1.84 %2.12 %Return on average assets1.20 %1.84 %
Return on average equityReturn on average equity15.39 %15.40 %Return on average equity10.55 %15.39 %
Net interest marginNet interest margin3.48 %4.43 %Net interest margin2.92 %3.48 %
Efficiency ratioEfficiency ratio47.83 %49.43 %Efficiency ratio57.40 %47.83 %


Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There were no material changes in information concerning market risk from the information provided in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020.2021.


Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
(a)Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures:  An evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and several other members of the Company’s senior management as of the end of the period covered by this report.  The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of December 31, 20202021, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
 
(b)Changes in Internal Controls:  There have been no changes in ourthe Company's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2020,2021, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, ourthe Company's internal control over financial reporting.  The Company continued, however, to implement suggestions from its internal auditor and independent auditors to strengthen existing controls.  The Company does not expect that its disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and fraud.  A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control procedure are
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met.  Because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.  These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns in controls or procedures can occur because of simple error or mistake.  Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control.  The design of any control procedure is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; as over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.  Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control procedure, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

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PART II.   OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.       Legal Proceedings
Neither the Company nor the Bank is a party to any material legal proceedings at this time.  From time to time,
the Bank is involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business.

Item 1A.    Risk Factors
There have been no material changes in the Risk Factors previously disclosed in Item 1A of the Company's 2020 Form 10-K.10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021.


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Item 2.       Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

(a)    Not applicable

(b)    Not applicable

(c)    Stock Repurchases

The following table sets forth the shares repurchased by the Company during the quarter ended December 31, 2020:2021:
PeriodTotal No. of Shares RepurchasedAverage Price Paid Per ShareTotal No. of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced PlanMaximum No. of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan (1)
10/1/2020 - 10/31/2020— $— — 144,852 
11/1/2020 - 11/30/20202,900 20.004 2,900 141,952 
12/1/2020 - 12/31/2020— — — 141,952 
Total2,900 $20.004 2,900 141,952 
PeriodTotal No. of Shares RepurchasedAverage Price Paid Per ShareTotal No. of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced PlanMaximum No. of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan (1)
10/1/2021 - 10/31/2021— $— — 399,282 
11/1/2021 - 11/30/20216,652 28.267 6,652 392,630 
12/1/2021 - 12/31/20218,896 27.561 8,896 383,734 
Total15,548 $27.863 15,548 383,734 

(1) On July 28, 2015,February 24, 2021, the Company announced a plan to repurchase 352,681415,970 shares of the Company's common stock. As of December 31, 2020, a total of 210,7292021, 32,236 shares had been repurchased, at an average price of $15.77 per share, and there were 141,952383,734 shares still authorized to be repurchased under the plan. All shares were repurchased through open market broker transactions, and no shares were directly repurchased from directors or officers of the Company.


Item 3.      Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.

Item 4.     Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.

Item 5.     Other Information
None to be reported.

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Item 6.         Exhibits

(a)   Exhibits
3.1
3.33.2
4.1Form of Certificate of Timberland Bancorp, Inc. Common Stock (1)
10.1
10.2
10.4
10.5
10.610.7
10.8
10.9
10.10
10.1110.10Timberland Bancorp, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan (9)(8)
31.1
31.2
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101The following materials from Timberland Bancorp Inc's Quarterly Report 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2020,2021, formatted on Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) (a) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (b) Consolidated Statements of Income; (c) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (d) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity; (e) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (f) Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
_________________

(1)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (333-35817).
(2)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 20, 2021.10, 2022.
(3)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 16, 2007.
(4)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 1997.
(5)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s 2004 Annual Meeting Proxy Statement dated December 24, 2003.
(6)Incorporated by reference to the Exhibit 99.2 included in the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8 (333-1161163).
(7)(6)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 29, 2013.
(8)(7)Attached as Appendix A to the Registrant's Annual Meeting Proxy Statement filed on December 19, 2014.
(9)(8)Attached as Appendix A to the Registrant's Annual Meeting Proxy Statement filed on December 18, 2019.
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SIGNATURES

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

 
 Timberland Bancorp, Inc. 
  
  
Date: February 9, 20218, 2022
By:  /s/ Michael R. Sand                                   
 Michael R. Sand 
 Chief Executive Officer 
 (Principal Executive Officer) 
  
 
 
Date: February 9, 20218, 2022
By:  /s/ Dean J. Brydon                                    
 Dean J. Brydon 
 President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
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