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

FORM 10-Q 
(Mark One)

x    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED March 31, 20222023
OR
☐    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ______________ to ______________
 Commission File Number 000-26584
BANNER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington91-1691604
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
10 South First Avenue, Walla Walla, Washington 99362
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (509) 527-3636
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, par value $.01 per shareBANRThe 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[x]No[  ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
 Yes[x]No[  ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, 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[x]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).YesNo[x]
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Title of class:As of April 30, 20222023
Common Stock, $.01 par value per share34,375,52534,334,590 shares
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Table of Contents
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1 – Financial Statements.  The Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Banner Corporation and Subsidiaries filed as a part of the report are as follows:
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023 and 20212022
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023 and 20212022
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023 and the Year Ended December 31, 20212022
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023 and 20212022
Selected Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 
Executive Overview
Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022
Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022,2023 and December 31, 2021 and March 31, 20212022
Asset Quality
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Capital Requirements
Item 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 
Market Risk and Asset/Liability Management
Sensitivity Analysis
Item 4 – Controls and Procedures
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION 
Item 1 – Legal Proceedings
Item 1A – Risk Factors
Item 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 3 – Defaults upon Senior Securities
Item 4 – Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5 – Other Information
Item 6 – Exhibits
SIGNATURES
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All references to “Banner” refer to Banner Corporation and those to the “Bank” refer to its wholly-owned subsidiary, Banner Bank. As used throughout this report, the terms “we,” “our,” “us,” or the “Company” refer to Banner Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain matters in this Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. TheseForward-looking statements relateinclude statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, assumptions and statements about future economic performance and projections of financial items, including statements about our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance or business.operations. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact, are based on certain assumptions and are generally identified by use of 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 and projections of financial items. 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 lookingforward-looking statements, including, but not limited to:potential adverse impacts to economic conditions in our local market areas, other markets where the Company has lending relationships, or other aspects of the Company’s business operations or financial markets, generally, resultingincluding, without limitation, as a result of employment levels, labor shortages and the effects of inflation, a potential recession or slowed economic growth caused by increasing political instability from the ongoing novel coronavirusacts of 2019 (COVID-19)war including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as increasing prices and supply chain disruptions, and any governmental or societal responses thereto;to the COVID-19 pandemic, including new COVID-19 variants; the uncertain impacts of quantitative tightening and current and future monetary policies of the Federal Reserve; the credit risks of lending activities, including changes in the level and trend of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses and provisions for credit losses; the ability to manage loan delinquency rates; competitive pressures among financial services companies; changes in consumer spending or borrowing and spending habits; interest rate movements generally and the relative differences between short and long-term interest rates, loan and deposit interest rates, net interest margin and funding sources; uncertainty regarding the future oftransition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), and the transition away from LIBOR toward new interest rate benchmarks; the impact of repricing and competitors’ pricing initiatives on loan and deposit products; fluctuations in the demand for loans, the number of unsold homes, land and other properties and fluctuations in real estate values; the ability to adapt successfully to technological changes to meet clients’ needs and developments in the marketplace; the ability to access cost-effective funding; the ability to control operating costs and expenses;expenses, including the costs associated with our “Banner Forward” initiative; the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain assets and liabilities, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant changes in valuation; staffing fluctuations in response to product demand or the implementation of corporate strategies that affect employees, and potential associated charges; disruptions, security breaches or other adverse events, failures or interruptions in, or attacks on, information technology systems or on the third-party vendors who perform critical processing functions; changes in financial markets; changes in economic conditions in general and in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and California in particular, including the risk of inflation; secondary market conditions for loans and the ability to sell loans in the secondary market; the costs, effects and outcomes of litigation; legislation or regulatory changes, or reforms, including but not limited to changes in regulatory policies and principles, or the interpretation of regulatory capital or other rules, results of safety and soundness and compliance examinations by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the Federal Reserve), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the FDIC), the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banks (the Washington DFI), or other regulatory authorities, including the possibility that any such regulatory authority may, among other things, require restitution or institute an informal or formal enforcement action which could require an increase in reserves for loan losses, write-downs of assets or changes in regulatory capital position, or affect the ability to borrow funds, or maintain or increase deposits, or impose additional requirements and restrictions, any of which could adversely affect liquidity and earnings; the availability of resources to address changes in laws, rules, or regulations or to respond to regulatory actions; the quality and composition of our securities portfolio and the impact of adverse changes in the securities markets; the inability of key third-party providers to perform their obligations; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines, including additional guidance and interpretation on accounting issues and details of the implementation of new accounting methods; the economic impacteffects of climate change, severe weather events, natural disasters, pandemics, epidemics and other public health crises, acts of war or any terrorist activities;terrorism, and other external events on our business; other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technological factors affecting operations, pricing, products and services; future acquisitions by Bannerthe Company of other depository institutions or lines of business; and future goodwill impairment due to changes in Banner’sthe Company’s business, changes in market conditions,conditions; and other risks detailed from time to time in our filingsreports filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including this report on Form 10-Q.

Any forward-looking statements are based upon management’s beliefs and assumptions at the time they are made. We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements included in this report or the reasons why actual results could differ from those contained in such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. These risks could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements by, or on behalf of, us. Further, many of these risks and uncertainties are currently amplified by and may continue to be amplified by or may, in the future, be amplified by, the COVID-19 pandemic.  In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking statements discussed in this report might not occur, and you should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.

As used throughout this report, the terms “we,” “our,” “us,” or the “Company” refer to Banner Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires.  All references to “Banner” refer to Banner Corporation and those to “the Bank” refer to its wholly-owned subsidiary, Banner Bank.


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(Unaudited) (In thousands, except shares)shares and per share amounts)
March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022
ASSETSASSETSMarch 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
ASSETSMarch 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Cash and due from banksCash and due from banks$414,780 $358,461 Cash and due from banks$194,629 $198,154 
Interest bearing depositsInterest bearing deposits1,573,608 1,775,839 Interest bearing deposits48,363 44,908 
Total cash and cash equivalentsTotal cash and cash equivalents1,988,388 2,134,300 Total cash and cash equivalents242,992 243,062 
Securities—tradingSecurities—trading27,354 26,981 Securities—trading28,591 28,694 
Securities—available-for-sale, amortized cost $3,315,213 and $3,653,160, respectively3,147,547 3,638,993 
Securities—held-to-maturity, net of allowance for credit losses of $420 and $433, respectively, fair value $968,540 and $541,853, respectively1,015,522 520,922 
Securities—available-for-sale, amortized cost $3,040,211 and $3,218,777, respectivelySecurities—available-for-sale, amortized cost $3,040,211 and $3,218,777, respectively2,653,860 2,789,031 
Securities—held-to-maturity, net of allowance for credit losses of $364 and $379, respectivelySecurities—held-to-maturity, net of allowance for credit losses of $364 and $379, respectively1,109,595 1,117,588 
Total securities Total securities4,190,423 4,186,896  Total securities3,792,046 3,935,313 
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stockFederal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock10,000 12,000 Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock16,800 12,000 
Securities purchased under agreements to resellSecurities purchased under agreements to resell300,000 300,000 Securities purchased under agreements to resell150,000 300,000 
Loans held for sale (includes $61,759 and $39,775, at fair value, respectively)64,218 96,487 
Loans held for sale (includes $48,439 and $51,779, at fair value, respectively)Loans held for sale (includes $48,439 and $51,779, at fair value, respectively)49,016 56,857 
Loans receivableLoans receivable9,146,629 9,084,763 Loans receivable10,160,684 10,146,724 
Allowance for credit losses – loansAllowance for credit losses – loans(125,471)(132,099)Allowance for credit losses – loans(141,457)(141,465)
Net loans receivableNet loans receivable9,021,158 8,952,664 Net loans receivable10,019,227 10,005,259 
Accrued interest receivableAccrued interest receivable41,827 42,916 Accrued interest receivable52,094 57,284 
Real estate owned (REO), held for sale, net429 852 
Property and equipment, netProperty and equipment, net142,594 148,759 Property and equipment, net136,362 138,754 
GoodwillGoodwill373,121 373,121 Goodwill373,121 373,121 
Other intangibles, netOther intangibles, net13,431 14,855 Other intangibles, net8,390 9,440 
Bank-owned life insurance (BOLI)Bank-owned life insurance (BOLI)294,556 244,156 Bank-owned life insurance (BOLI)299,754 297,565 
Deferred tax assets, netDeferred tax assets, net118,997 71,138 Deferred tax assets, net165,247 178,131 
Operating lease right-of-use assetsOperating lease right-of-use assets52,792 55,257 Operating lease right-of-use assets47,106 49,283 
Other assetsOther assets164,237 171,471 Other assets181,448 177,362 
Total assetsTotal assets$16,776,171 $16,804,872 Total assets$15,533,603 $15,833,431 
LIABILITIESLIABILITIESLIABILITIES
Deposits:Deposits:Deposits:
Non-interest-bearingNon-interest-bearing$6,494,852 $6,385,177 Non-interest-bearing$5,764,009 $6,176,998 
Interest-bearing transaction and savings accountsInterest-bearing transaction and savings accounts7,228,558 7,103,125 Interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts6,440,261 6,719,531 
Interest-bearing certificatesInterest-bearing certificates800,364 838,631 Interest-bearing certificates949,932 723,530 
Total depositsTotal deposits14,523,774 14,326,933 Total deposits13,154,202 13,620,059 
Advances from FHLBAdvances from FHLB— 50,000 Advances from FHLB170,000 50,000 
Other borrowingsOther borrowings266,778 264,490 Other borrowings214,564 232,799 
Subordinated notes, netSubordinated notes, net98,658 98,564 Subordinated notes, net99,046 98,947 
Junior subordinated debentures at fair value (issued in connection with Trust Preferred Securities)Junior subordinated debentures at fair value (issued in connection with Trust Preferred Securities)70,510 119,815 Junior subordinated debentures at fair value (issued in connection with Trust Preferred Securities)74,703 74,857 
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities57,343 59,756 Operating lease liabilities52,772 55,205 
Accrued expenses and other liabilitiesAccrued expenses and other liabilities148,689 148,303 Accrued expenses and other liabilities191,326 200,839 
Deferred compensationDeferred compensation46,639 46,684 Deferred compensation45,295 44,293 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities15,212,391 15,114,545 Total liabilities14,001,908 14,376,999 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 12)COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 12)00COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 12)
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYSHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYSHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock - $0.01 par value per share, 500,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021— — 
Common stock and paid in capital - $0.01 par value per share, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 34,372,784 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022; 34,252,632 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 20211,298,212 1,299,381 
Common stock (non-voting) and paid in capital - $0.01 par value per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022; no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021— — 
Preferred stock - $0.01 par value per share, 500,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022Preferred stock - $0.01 par value per share, 500,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022— — 
Common stock and paid in capital - $0.01 par value per share, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 34,308,540 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2023; 34,194,018 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2022Common stock and paid in capital - $0.01 par value per share, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 34,308,540 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2023; 34,194,018 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 20221,293,225 1,293,959 
Common stock (non-voting) and paid in capital - $0.01 par value per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2023; no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2022Common stock (non-voting) and paid in capital - $0.01 par value per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2023; no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2022— — 
Retained earningsRetained earnings419,659 390,762 Retained earnings564,106 525,242 
Carrying value of shares held in trust for stock-based compensation plansCarrying value of shares held in trust for stock-based compensation plans(7,338)(7,435)Carrying value of shares held in trust for stock-based compensation plans(6,919)(6,905)
Liability for common stock issued to stock related compensation plansLiability for common stock issued to stock related compensation plans7,338 7,435 Liability for common stock issued to stock related compensation plans6,919 6,905 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income(154,091)184 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(325,636)(362,769)
Total shareholders’ equityTotal shareholders’ equity1,563,780 1,690,327 Total shareholders’ equity1,531,695 1,456,432 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equityTotal liabilities and shareholders’ equity$16,776,171 $16,804,872 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$15,533,603 $15,833,431 
See Selected Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited) (In thousands, except shares and per share amounts)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023 and 20212022
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022202120232022
INTEREST INCOME:INTEREST INCOME:INTEREST INCOME:
Loans receivableLoans receivable$100,350 $108,924 Loans receivable$133,257 $100,350 
Mortgage-backed securitiesMortgage-backed securities14,109 9,371 Mortgage-backed securities18,978 14,109 
Securities and cash equivalentsSecurities and cash equivalents8,432 6,226 Securities and cash equivalents14,726 8,432 
Total interest incomeTotal interest income122,891 124,521 Total interest income166,961 122,891 
INTEREST EXPENSE:INTEREST EXPENSE:INTEREST EXPENSE:
DepositsDeposits2,086 3,609 Deposits9,244 2,086 
FHLB advancesFHLB advances291 934 FHLB advances1,264 291 
Other borrowingsOther borrowings84 109 Other borrowings381 84 
Subordinated debtSubordinated debt1,776 2,208 Subordinated debt2,760 1,776 
Total interest expenseTotal interest expense4,237 6,860 Total interest expense13,649 4,237 
Net interest incomeNet interest income118,654 117,661 Net interest income153,312 118,654 
RECAPTURE OF PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSESRECAPTURE OF PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES(6,961)(9,251)RECAPTURE OF PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES(524)(6,961)
Net interest income after recapture of provision for credit lossesNet interest income after recapture of provision for credit losses125,615 126,912 Net interest income after recapture of provision for credit losses153,836 125,615 
NON-INTEREST INCOME:NON-INTEREST INCOME:NON-INTEREST INCOME:
Deposit fees and other service chargesDeposit fees and other service charges11,189 8,939 Deposit fees and other service charges10,562 11,189 
Mortgage banking operationsMortgage banking operations4,440 11,347 Mortgage banking operations2,691 4,440 
Bank-owned life insurance (BOLI)1,631 1,307 
BOLIBOLI2,188 1,631 
MiscellaneousMiscellaneous1,683 2,135 Miscellaneous1,640 1,683 
18,943 23,728 17,081 18,943 
Net gain on sale of securities435 485 
Net (loss) gain on sale of securitiesNet (loss) gain on sale of securities(7,252)435 
Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair valueNet change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value49 59 Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value(552)49 
Total non-interest incomeTotal non-interest income19,427 24,272 Total non-interest income9,277 19,427 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:
Salary and employee benefitsSalary and employee benefits59,486 64,819 Salary and employee benefits61,389 59,486 
Less capitalized loan origination costsLess capitalized loan origination costs(6,230)(9,696)Less capitalized loan origination costs(3,431)(6,230)
Occupancy and equipmentOccupancy and equipment13,220 12,989 Occupancy and equipment11,970 13,220 
Information/computer data services6,651 6,203 
Payment and card processing expenses4,896 4,326 
Information and computer data servicesInformation and computer data services7,147 6,651 
Payment and card processing servicesPayment and card processing services4,618 4,896 
Professional and legal expensesProfessional and legal expenses2,180 3,328 Professional and legal expenses2,121 2,180 
Advertising and marketingAdvertising and marketing461 1,263 Advertising and marketing806 461 
Deposit insuranceDeposit insurance1,524 1,533 Deposit insurance1,890 1,524 
State/municipal business and use taxes1,162 1,065 
REO operations, net(79)(242)
State and municipal business and use taxesState and municipal business and use taxes1,300 1,162 
Real estate operations, netReal estate operations, net(277)(79)
Amortization of core deposit intangiblesAmortization of core deposit intangibles1,424 1,711 Amortization of core deposit intangibles1,050 1,424 
Loss on extinguishment of debtLoss on extinguishment of debt793 — Loss on extinguishment of debt— 793 
MiscellaneousMiscellaneous5,707 5,509 Miscellaneous6,038 5,707 
91,195 92,808 
COVID-19 expenses— 148 
Merger and acquisition - related expenses— 571 
Total non-interest expenseTotal non-interest expense91,195 93,527 Total non-interest expense94,621 91,195 
Income before provision for income taxesIncome before provision for income taxes53,847 57,657 Income before provision for income taxes68,492 53,847 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXESPROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES9,884 10,802 PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES12,937 9,884 
NET INCOMENET INCOME$43,963 $46,855 NET INCOME$55,555 $43,963 
Earnings per common share:Earnings per common share:Earnings per common share:
BasicBasic$1.28 $1.34 Basic$1.62 $1.28 
DilutedDiluted$1.27 $1.33 Diluted$1.61 $1.27 
Cumulative dividends declared per common shareCumulative dividends declared per common share$0.44 $0.41 Cumulative dividends declared per common share$0.48 $0.44 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
BasicBasic34,300,742 34,973,383 Basic34,239,533 34,300,742 
DilutedDiluted34,598,436 35,303,483 Diluted34,457,869 34,598,436 
See Selected Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited) (In thousands)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023 and 20212022
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021
NET INCOME$43,963 $46,855 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS, NET OF INCOME TAXES:
Unrealized holding loss on securities—available-for-sale arising during the period(153,064)(73,107)
Income tax benefit related to securities—available-for-sale unrealized holding losses36,736 17,546 
Reclassification for net gain on securities—available-for-sale realized in earnings(435)(439)
Income tax expense related to securities—available-for-sale realized gains104 105 
Unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity(34,272)— 
Income tax benefit related to securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity8,226 — 
Net unrealized loss on interest rate swaps used in cash flow hedges(14,775)— 
Income tax benefit related interest rate swaps used in cash flow hedges3,546 — 
Changes in fair value of junior subordinated debentures related to instrument specific credit risk(1,213)(274)
Income tax benefit related to junior subordinated debentures291 66 
Reclassification of fair value of junior subordinated debentures redeemed765 — 
Income tax expense related to junior subordinated debentures redeemed(184)— 
Other comprehensive loss(154,275)(56,103)
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS$(110,312)$(9,248)

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20232022
NET INCOME$55,555 $43,963 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF INCOME TAXES:
Unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities—available-for-sale arising during the period36,143 (153,064)
Income tax (expense) benefit related to securities—available-for-sale unrealized holding losses(8,675)36,736 
Reclassification for net loss (gain) on securities—available-for-sale realized in earnings7,252 (435)
Income tax (benefit) expense related to securities—available-for-sale realized in earnings(1,740)104 
Unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity— (34,596)
Income tax benefit related to securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity— 8,303 
Amortization of unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity572 324 
Income tax expense related to amortization of unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity(137)(77)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps used in cash flow hedges4,738 (14,775)
Income tax (expense) benefit related to interest rate swaps used in cash flow hedges(1,137)3,546 
Changes in fair value of junior subordinated debentures related to instrument specific credit risk154 (1,213)
Income tax (expense) benefit related to junior subordinated debentures(37)291 
Reclassification of fair value of junior subordinated debentures redeemed— 765 
Income tax expense related to junior subordinated debentures redeemed— (184)
Other comprehensive income (loss)37,133 (154,275)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)$92,688 $(110,312)


See Selected Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited) (In thousands, except shares)shares and per share amounts)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023 and the Year Ended December 31, 20212022
Common Stock
and Paid in Capital
Retained EarningsAccumulated
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Shareholders’
Equity
Common Stock
and Paid in Capital
Retained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total Shareholders’ Equity
SharesAmountSharesAmountRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total Shareholders’ Equity
Balance, January 1, 202135,159,200 $1,349,879 $247,316 $69,069 $1,666,264 
Balance, January 1, 2022Balance, January 1, 202234,252,632 $1,299,381 $390,762 $184 $1,690,327 
Net incomeNet income46,855 46,855 Net income43,963 43,963 
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxOther comprehensive loss, net of income tax(56,103)(56,103)Other comprehensive loss, net of income tax(154,275)(154,275)
Accrual of dividends on common stock ($0.41/share)(14,589)(14,589)
Accrual of dividends on common stock ($0.44/share)Accrual of dividends on common stock ($0.44/share)(15,066)(15,066)
Amortization of stock-based compensation related to restricted stock grants, net of shares surrenderedAmortization of stock-based compensation related to restricted stock grants, net of shares surrendered120,152 (1,169)(1,169)
Balance, March 31, 2022Balance, March 31, 202234,372,784 $1,298,212 $419,659 $(154,091)$1,563,780 
Net incomeNet income47,965 47,965 
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxOther comprehensive loss, net of income tax(101,824)(101,824)
Accrual of dividends on common stock ($0.44/share)Accrual of dividends on common stock ($0.44/share)(15,378)(15,378)
Amortization of stock-based compensation related to restricted stock grants, net of shares surrenderedAmortization of stock-based compensation related to restricted stock grants, net of shares surrendered76,143 1,714 1,714 Amortization of stock-based compensation related to restricted stock grants, net of shares surrendered18,546 2,247 2,247 
Repurchase of common stockRepurchase of common stock(500,000)(25,324)(25,324)Repurchase of common stock(200,000)(10,960)(10,960)
Balance, June 30, 2022Balance, June 30, 202234,191,330 $1,289,499 $452,246 $(255,915)$1,485,830 
Net incomeNet income49,070 49,070 
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxOther comprehensive loss, net of income tax(113,275)(113,275)
Accrual of dividends on common stock ($0.44/share)Accrual of dividends on common stock ($0.44/share)(15,208)(15,208)
Amortization of stock-based compensation related to restricted stock grants, net of shares surrenderedAmortization of stock-based compensation related to restricted stock grants, net of shares surrendered429 2,242 2,242 
Balance, March 31, 202134,735,343 $1,326,269 $279,582 $12,966 $1,618,817 
Balance, September 30, 2022Balance, September 30, 202234,191,759 $1,291,741 $486,108 $(369,190)$1,408,659 
Net incomeNet income54,380 54,380 
Other comprehensive income, net of income taxOther comprehensive income, net of income tax6,421 6,421 
Accrual of dividends on common stock ($0.44/share)Accrual of dividends on common stock ($0.44/share)(15,246)(15,246)
Amortization of stock-based compensation related to restricted stock grants, net of shares surrenderedAmortization of stock-based compensation related to restricted stock grants, net of shares surrendered2,259 2,218 2,218 
Balance, December 31, 2022Balance, December 31, 202234,194,018 $1,293,959 $525,242 $(362,769)$1,456,432 

Common Stock
and Paid in Capital
Retained EarningsAccumulated
Other Comprehensive Income
Shareholders’
Equity
SharesAmount
Balance, April 1, 202134,735,343 $1,326,269 $279,582 $12,966 $1,618,817 
Net income54,382 54,382 
Other comprehensive income, net of income tax25,285 25,285 
Accrual of dividends on common stock ($0.41/share)(14,459)(14,459)
Amortization of stock-based compensation related to restricted stock grants, net of shares surrendered65,545 (259)(259)
Repurchase of common stock(250,000)(14,555)(14,555)
Balance, June 30, 202134,550,888 $1,311,455 $319,505 $38,251 $1,669,211 

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Common Stock
and Paid in Capital
Retained EarningsAccumulated
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Shareholders’
Equity
SharesAmounts
Balance, July 1, 202134,550,888 $1,311,455 $319,505 $38,251 $1,669,211 
Net income49,884 49,884 
Other comprehensive loss, net of income tax(23,312)(23,312)
Accrual of dividends on common stock ($0.41/share)(14,354)(14,354)
Amortization of stock-based compensation related to restricted stock grants, net of shares surrendered1,103 2,339 2,339 
Repurchase of common stock(300,000)(16,649)(16,649)
Balance, September 30, 202134,251,991 $1,297,145 $355,035 $14,939 $1,667,119 
Common Stock
and Paid in Capital
Retained EarningsAccumulated
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Shareholders’
Equity
SharesAmounts
Balance, October 1, 202134,251,991 $1,297,145 $355,035 $14,939 $1,667,119 
Net income49,927 49,927 
Other comprehensive loss, net of income tax(14,755)(14,755)
Accrual of dividends on common stock ($0.41/share)(14,200)(14,200)
Amortization of stock-based compensation related to restricted stock grants, net of shares surrendered641 2,236 2,236 
Balance, December 31, 202134,252,632 $1,299,381 $390,762 $184 $1,690,327 

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Common Stock
and Paid in Capital
Retained EarningsAccumulated
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Shareholders’
Equity
SharesAmount
Balance, January 1, 202234,252,632 $1,299,381 $390,762 $184 $1,690,327 
Net income43,963 43,963 
Other comprehensive loss, net of income tax(154,275)(154,275)
Accrual of dividends on common stock ($0.44/share)(15,066)(15,066)
Amortization of stock-based compensation related to restricted stock grants, net of shares surrendered120,152 (1,169)(1,169)
Balance, March 31, 202234,372,784 $1,298,212 $419,659 $(154,091)$1,563,780 
Balance, January 1, 202334,194,018 $1,293,959 $525,242 $(362,769)$1,456,432 
Net income55,555 55,555 
Other comprehensive income, net of income tax37,133 37,133 
Accrual of dividends on common stock ($0.48/share)(16,691)(16,691)
Amortization of stock-based compensation related to restricted stock grants, net of shares surrendered114,522 (734)(734)
Balance, March 31, 202334,308,540 $1,293,225 $564,106 $(325,636)$1,531,695 



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BANNER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited) (In thousands)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023 and 20212022
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2022202120232022
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:OPERATING ACTIVITIES:OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net incomeNet income$43,963 $46,855 Net income$55,555 $43,963 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from operating activities:
DepreciationDepreciation4,169 4,411 Depreciation4,364 4,169 
Deferred income/expense, net of amortization(1,838)(7,048)
Deferred income and expense, net of amortizationDeferred income and expense, net of amortization(608)(1,838)
Capitalized loan servicing rights, net of amortizationCapitalized loan servicing rights, net of amortization(739)(155)Capitalized loan servicing rights, net of amortization592 (739)
Amortization of core deposit intangiblesAmortization of core deposit intangibles1,424 1,711 Amortization of core deposit intangibles1,050 1,424 
Gain on sale of securities, net(435)(485)
Loss (gain) on sale of securities, netLoss (gain) on sale of securities, net7,252 (435)
Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair valueNet change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value(49)(59)Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value552 (49)
Increase in deferred taxes860 281 
Decrease in deferred taxesDecrease in deferred taxes1,158 860 
Increase in current taxes payableIncrease in current taxes payable7,595 9,506 Increase in current taxes payable10,014 7,595 
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation2,081 2,152 Stock-based compensation2,053 2,081 
Net change in cash surrender value of BOLINet change in cash surrender value of BOLI(1,519)(1,002)Net change in cash surrender value of BOLI(2,188)(1,519)
Gain on sale of loans, excluding capitalized servicing rightsGain on sale of loans, excluding capitalized servicing rights(1,909)(9,487)Gain on sale of loans, excluding capitalized servicing rights(1,445)(1,909)
Loss (gain) on disposal of real estate held for sale and property and equipment, net109 (298)
(Gain) loss on disposal of real estate held for sale and property and equipment, net(Gain) loss on disposal of real estate held for sale and property and equipment, net(331)109 
Recapture of provision for credit lossesRecapture of provision for credit losses(6,961)(9,251)Recapture of provision for credit losses(524)(6,961)
Loss on extinguishment of debtLoss on extinguishment of debt765 — Loss on extinguishment of debt— 765 
Origination of loans held for saleOrigination of loans held for sale(208,270)(301,393)Origination of loans held for sale(39,585)(208,270)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for saleProceeds from sales of loans held for sale226,074 419,412 Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale48,871 226,074 
Net change in:Net change in:Net change in:
Other assetsOther assets(10,245)2,602 Other assets8,837 (10,245)
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities(4,421)164,729 Other liabilities(20,880)(4,421)
Net cash provided from operating activitiesNet cash provided from operating activities50,654 322,481 Net cash provided from operating activities74,737 50,654 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:INVESTING ACTIVITIES:INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of securities—available-for-salePurchases of securities—available-for-sale(281,353)(1,225,723)Purchases of securities—available-for-sale(26,426)(281,353)
Principal repayments and maturities of securities—available-for-salePrincipal repayments and maturities of securities—available-for-sale106,937 434,651 Principal repayments and maturities of securities—available-for-sale45,774 106,937 
Proceeds from sales of securities—available-for-saleProceeds from sales of securities—available-for-sale12,767 48,784 Proceeds from sales of securities—available-for-sale150,170 12,767 
Purchases of securitiesheld-to-maturity
Purchases of securitiesheld-to-maturity
(40,351)(31,170)
Purchases of securitiesheld-to-maturity
— (40,351)
Principal repayments and maturities of securities—held-to-maturityPrincipal repayments and maturities of securities—held-to-maturity7,573 9,982 Principal repayments and maturities of securities—held-to-maturity7,937 7,573 
Purchases of equity securities— (4,750)
Proceeds from sales of equity securities— 4,796 
Loan repayments (originations), net31,355 (77,834)
Loan (originations) repayments, netLoan (originations) repayments, net(13,681)31,355 
Purchases of loans and participating interest in loansPurchases of loans and participating interest in loans(75,575)— Purchases of loans and participating interest in loans— (75,575)
Proceeds from sales of other loansProceeds from sales of other loans5,034 8,367 Proceeds from sales of other loans1,519 5,034 
Purchases of property and equipmentPurchases of property and equipment(3,306)(2,334)Purchases of property and equipment(1,984)(3,306)
Proceeds from sale of real estate held for sale and sale of other propertyProceeds from sale of real estate held for sale and sale of other property5,616 1,999 Proceeds from sale of real estate held for sale and sale of other property343 5,616 
Proceeds from FHLB stock repurchase programProceeds from FHLB stock repurchase program2,000 2,358 Proceeds from FHLB stock repurchase program37,920 2,000 
Purchase of FHLB stockPurchase of FHLB stock(42,720)— 
Proceeds from maturity of reverse repurchase agreementsProceeds from maturity of reverse repurchase agreements150,000 — 
Investment in bank-owned life insuranceInvestment in bank-owned life insurance(50,040)(3)Investment in bank-owned life insurance(2)(50,040)
OtherOther1,098 1,421 Other(39)1,098 
Net cash used by investing activities(278,245)(829,456)
Net cash provided from (used by) investing activitiesNet cash provided from (used by) investing activities308,811 (278,245)
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BANNER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
(Unaudited) (In thousands)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023 and 20212022

Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2022202120232022
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:FINANCING ACTIVITIES:FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Increase in deposits, net196,841 981,571 
(Decrease) increase in deposits, net(Decrease) increase in deposits, net$(465,857)$196,841 
Repayment of long term FHLB advancesRepayment of long term FHLB advances(50,000)(50,000)Repayment of long term FHLB advances— (50,000)
Increase in other borrowings, net2,288 31,474 
Advances of overnight and short term FHLB advances, netAdvances of overnight and short term FHLB advances, net120,000 — 
(Decrease) increase in other borrowings, net(Decrease) increase in other borrowings, net(18,235)2,288 
Repayment of junior subordinated debenturesRepayment of junior subordinated debentures(50,518)— Repayment of junior subordinated debentures— (50,518)
Proceeds from redemption of trust securities related to junior subordinated debentures1,518 — 
Proceeds from redemption of trust preferred securities related to junior subordinated debenturesProceeds from redemption of trust preferred securities related to junior subordinated debentures— 1,518 
Cash dividends paidCash dividends paid(15,200)(14,565)Cash dividends paid(16,739)(15,200)
Cash paid for repurchase of common stock— (25,324)
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awardsTaxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards(3,250)(437)Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards(2,787)(3,250)
Net cash provided from financing activities81,679 922,719 
Net cash (used by) provided from financing activitiesNet cash (used by) provided from financing activities(383,618)81,679 
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTSNET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS(145,912)415,744 NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS(70)(145,912)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIODCASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD2,134,300 1,234,183 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD243,062 2,134,300 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIODCASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD$1,988,388 $1,649,927 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD$242,992 $1,988,388 
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2022202120232022
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest paid in cashInterest paid in cash$3,526 $5,829 Interest paid in cash$10,574 $3,526 
Tax paidTax paid120 100 Tax paid43 120 
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING TRANSACTIONS:NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING TRANSACTIONS:NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING TRANSACTIONS:
Dividends accrued but not paid until after period end Dividends accrued but not paid until after period end1,204 1,381  Dividends accrued but not paid until after period end1,110 1,204 
Loans, held-for-sale, transferred to portfolioLoans, held-for-sale, transferred to portfolio13,420 — Loans, held-for-sale, transferred to portfolio— 13,420 
Securities, available-for-sale, transferred to held-to-maturitySecurities, available-for-sale, transferred to held-to-maturity462,159 — Securities, available-for-sale, transferred to held-to-maturity— 462,159 

See Selected Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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BANNER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1: BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Banner Corporation (the Company or Banner), a bank holding company incorporated in the State of Washington and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Banner Bank (the Bank).

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X as promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In preparing these financial statements, the Company has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to March 31, 20222023 for potential recognition or disclosure. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented have been included. Certain information and note disclosures have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC and the accounting standards for interim financial statements. Certain reclassifications have been made to the 20212022 Consolidated Financial Statements and/or schedules to conform to the 20222023 presentation. These reclassifications may have affected certain ratios for the prior periods. The effect of these reclassifications is considered immaterial. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the financial statements. Various elements of the Company’s accounting policies, by their nature, are inherently subject to estimation techniques, valuation assumptions and other subjective assessments. In particular, management has identified several accounting policies that, due to the judgments, estimates and assumptions inherent in those policies, are critical to an understanding of Banner’s consolidated financial statements.  These policies relate to (i) the methodology for the recognition of interest income, (ii) determination of the provision and allowance for credit losses, (iii) the valuation of financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value, (iv) the valuation of intangible assets, such as goodwill,core deposit intangibles (CDI) and loan servicing rights, (v) the valuation of real estate held for sale, (vi) the valuation or recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities and (vii) the valuation of assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations and subsequent recognition of related income and expense. These policies and judgments, estimates and assumptions are described in greater detail in subsequent notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Critical Accounting Policies) in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC (2021 Form 10-K).  There have been no significant changes in our application of these accounting policies during the first three months of 2022.

The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our 2021Annual Report on Form 10-K.10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year or any other interim period.
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Note 2: ACCOUNTING STANDARDS RECENTLY ISSUED OR ADOPTED

Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326)

On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2022-02, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures. The ASU eliminated the troubled debt restructuring (TDR) recognition and measurement guidance and, instead, requires that a creditor evaluate (consistent with the accounting for other loan modifications) whether the modification represents a new loan or a continuation of an existing loan. The ASU also introduced new disclosure requirements related to certain modifications of receivables made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. In addition, the ASU requires vintage disclosures including current-period gross write-offs by year of origination for financing receivables. The Company applied the ASU prospectively and new disclosures have been added when applicable.

Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848)

In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)FASB issued guidance within Accounting Standards Update (ASU)ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, in response to the scheduled discontinuation of LIBOR on December 31, 2021. The amendments in this ASU provide optional guidance designed to provide relief from the accounting analysis and impacts that may otherwise be required for modifications to agreements (e.g., loans, debt securities, derivatives, borrowings) necessitated by reference rate reform. Since the issuance of this guidance, the publication cessation of U.S. dollar LIBOR has been extended to June 30, 2023.

In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-06, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of Sunset Date of Topic 848. This ASU defers the sunset date of Topic 848 from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024, after which entities will no longer be permitted to apply the relief in Topic 848. This deferral of the sunset date is in response to the extension of the publication cessation date. The amendments in this ASU are effective upon the issuance date of December 2022.

The following optional expedients for applying the requirements of certain Topics or Industry Subtopics in the Codification are permitted for contracts that are modified because of reference rate reform and that meet certain scope guidance: 1) modifications of contracts within the scope of Topics 310, Receivables, and 470, Debt, should be accounted for by prospectively adjusting the effective interest rate; 2) modifications of contracts within the scope of Topic 842, Leases, should be accounted for as a continuation of the existing contracts with no reassessments of the lease classification and the discount rate or remeasurements of lease payments that otherwise would be required under this Topic for modifications not accounted for as separate contracts; 3) modifications of contracts do not require an entity to reassess its original conclusion about whether that contract contains an embedded derivative that is clearly and closely related to the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract under Subtopic 815-15, Derivativescontract; and Hedging- Embedded Derivatives; and 4) for other Topics or Industry Subtopics in the Codification, the amendments in this ASU also include a general principle that permits an entity to consider contract modifications due to reference rate reform to be an event that does not require contract remeasurement at the modification date or reassessment of a previous accounting determination.

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In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Scope. This ASU clarifies that certain optional expedients and exceptions in Topic 848 for contract modifications and hedge accounting apply to derivatives that are affected by the discounting transition. The ASU also amends the expedients and exceptions in Topic 848 to capture the incremental consequences of the scope clarification and to tailor the existing guidance to derivative instruments affected by the discounting transition.

The amendments in thesethis ASUs are effective upon the issuance date of March 12, 2020, and applies to contract modifications made and new hedging relationships entered into through December 31, 2022.

The Company has elected certain expedients related to individual hedge relationships. The Company will be able to use other expedients in thisthe Reference Rate Reform guidance to manage through the transition away from LIBOR, specifically as they relate to loans, leases and hedging relationships. The adoption of this accounting guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

Financial Instruments – Credit LossesFair Value Measurement (Topic 326)820)

In MarchJune 2022, the FASB issued guidance within ASU 2022-02,2022-03, Financial Instruments – Credit LossesFair Value Measurement (Topic 326)820): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage DisclosuresFair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions. The ASU affects all entities that have investments in equity securities measured at fair value that are subject to a contractual sale restriction. These amendments in this ASU eliminate the current troubled debt restructuring (TDR) recognition and measurement guidance and, instead, requireclarify that a creditor evaluate (consistent withcontractual restriction on the accounting for other loan modifications) whether the modification represents a new loan or a continuationsale of an existing loan. The amendments also introduce new requirements related to certain modifications of receivables made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty.

These amendments require vintage disclosures including current-period gross write-offs by year of origination for financing receivables. Gross write-off information must be included in the vintage disclosures in accordance with ASC 326-20-50-6, which requires disclosureequity security is not considered part of the amortized cost basisunit of financing receivables by credit quality indicatoraccount of the equity security and, class of financing receivable by year of origination.therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value.

The amendments in this ASU areis effective for fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2022,2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years since the Company previously adopted the amendments in ASU 2016-13, which is commonly referred to as the current expected credit loss methodology, on January 1, 2020. These amendments should be applied prospectively, though for the transition method related to the recognition and measurement of TDRs, an entity has the option to apply a modified retrospective transition method, resulting in a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings in the period of adoption.

years. Early adoption is permitted including adoption in anfor both interim period. If an entity elects to early adopt in an interim period, the guidance should be applied as of the beginning of the fiscal yearand annual financial statements that includes the interim period. An entity may elect to early adopt the amendments about TDRs and related disclosure enhancements separately from the amendments related to the vintage disclosures.have not yet been issued or made available for issuance. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.




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Note 3: SECURITIES

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair value of securities at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 are summarized as follows (in thousands):
March 31, 2022 March 31, 2023
Amortized CostFair
Value
Amortized CostFair Value
Trading:Trading:Trading:
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds$27,203 $27,354 Corporate bonds$27,203 $28,591 
$27,203 $27,354 $27,203 $28,591 
March 31, 2022 March 31, 2023
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesAllowance for Credit LossesFair
Value
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Value
Available-for-Sale:Available-for-Sale:Available-for-Sale:
U.S. Government and agency obligationsU.S. Government and agency obligations$194,774 $176 $(756)$— $194,194 U.S. Government and agency obligations$53,689 $10 $(1,111)$52,588 
Municipal bondsMunicipal bonds285,235 3,267 (16,238)— 272,264 Municipal bonds205,152 482 (31,913)173,721 
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds119,396 383 (2,196)— 117,583 Corporate bonds133,269 — (15,865)117,404 
Mortgage-backed or related securitiesMortgage-backed or related securities2,509,530 2,202 (153,899)— 2,357,833 Mortgage-backed or related securities2,425,602 1,647 (335,040)2,092,209 
Asset-backed securitiesAsset-backed securities206,278 111 (716)— 205,673 Asset-backed securities222,499 269 (4,830)217,938 
$3,315,213 $6,139 $(173,805)$— $3,147,547  $3,040,211 $2,408 $(388,759)$2,653,860 
 March 31, 2022
 Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair
Value
Allowance for Credit Losses
Held-to-Maturity:
U.S. Government and agency obligations$315 $$(2)$315 $— 
Municipal bonds442,328 2,304 (28,252)416,380 (191)
Corporate bonds3,059 — (18)3,041 (229)
Mortgage-backed or related securities570,240 139 (21,575)548,804 — 
$1,015,942 $2,445 $(49,847)$968,540 $(420)

December 31, 2021
Amortized CostFair
Value
Trading:
Corporate bonds$27,203 $26,981 
$27,203 $26,981 

 March 31, 2023
 Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueAllowance for Credit Losses
Held-to-Maturity:
U.S. Government and agency obligations$310 $$(5)$306 $— 
Municipal bonds501,361 358 (59,063)442,656 (173)
Corporate bonds2,929 — (19)2,910 (191)
Mortgage-backed or related securities605,359 — (94,169)511,190 — 
$1,109,959 $359 $(153,256)$957,062 $(364)
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December 31, 2021
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesAllowance for Credit LossesFair Value
Available-for-Sale:
U.S. Government and agency obligations$201,101 $852 $(621)$— $201,332 
Municipal bonds293,761 15,171 (320)— 308,612 
Corporate bonds114,427 3,103 (183)— 117,347 
Mortgage-backed or related securities2,837,480 17,749 (49,961)— 2,805,268 
Asset-backed securities206,391 52 (9)— 206,434 
$3,653,160 $36,927 $(51,094)$— $3,638,993 

December 31, 2022
Amortized CostFair Value
Trading:
Corporate bonds$27,203 $28,694 
$27,203 $28,694 

December 31, 2021December 31, 2022
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueAllowance for Credit LossesAmortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Value
Held-to-Maturity:
Available-for-Sale:Available-for-Sale:
U.S. Government and agency obligationsU.S. Government and agency obligations$316 $$— $319 $— U.S. Government and agency obligations$56,344 $$(1,244)$55,108 
Municipal bondsMunicipal bonds420,555 20,743 (1,393)439,905 (203)Municipal bonds301,449 530 (40,770)261,209 
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds3,092 — (3)3,089 (230)Corporate bonds133,334 — (11,481)121,853 
Mortgage-backed or related securitiesMortgage-backed or related securities97,392 1,171 (23)98,540 — Mortgage-backed or related securities2,505,172 885 (366,721)2,139,336 
Asset-backed securitiesAsset-backed securities222,478 40 (10,993)211,525 
$521,355 $21,917 $(1,419)$541,853 $(433)
$3,218,777 $1,463 $(431,209)$2,789,031 

December 31, 2022
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueAllowance for Credit Losses
Held-to-Maturity:
U.S. Government and agency obligations$312 $— $(7)$305 $— 
Municipal bonds503,117 109 (70,907)432,319 (183)
Corporate bonds2,961 — (16)2,945 (196)
Mortgage-backed or related securities611,577 — (104,966)506,611 — 
$1,117,967 $109 $(175,896)$942,180 $(379)

Accrued interest receivable on held-to-maturity debt securities was $3.8$4.4 million and $3.3$4.8 million as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively, and was $10.1$11.9 million and $12.4 million on available-for-sale debt securities at both March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022, respectively. Accrued interest receivable on securities is reported in accrued interest receivable on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and is excluded from the calculation of the allowance for credit losses.

At March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the gross unrealized losses and the fair value for securities available-for-sale aggregated by the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position were as follows (in thousands):
March 31, 2022March 31, 2023
Less Than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotalLess Than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
Fair
Value
Unrealized LossesFair
Value
Unrealized LossesFair
Value
Unrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
Available-for-Sale:Available-for-Sale:Available-for-Sale:
U.S. Government and agency obligationsU.S. Government and agency obligations$101,620 $(182)$26,851 $(574)$128,471 $(756)U.S. Government and agency obligations$24,785 $(216)$23,739 $(895)$48,524 $(1,111)
Municipal bondsMunicipal bonds159,886 (16,238)— — 159,886 (16,238)Municipal bonds49,555 (1,218)106,391 (30,695)155,946 (31,913)
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds83,374 (2,196)— — 83,374 (2,196)Corporate bonds42,252 (4,953)74,552 (10,912)116,804 (15,865)
Mortgage-backed or related securitiesMortgage-backed or related securities1,352,151 (88,005)633,689 (65,894)1,985,840 (153,899)Mortgage-backed or related securities403,356 (19,053)1,558,227 (315,987)1,961,583 (335,040)
Asset-backed securitiesAsset-backed securities109,187 (716)— — 109,187 (716)Asset-backed securities123,691 (2,118)83,914 (2,712)207,605 (4,830)
$1,806,218 $(107,337)$660,540 $(66,468)$2,466,758 $(173,805)$643,639 $(27,558)$1,846,823 $(361,201)$2,490,462 $(388,759)

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December 31, 2021December 31, 2022
Less Than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotalLess Than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
Fair
Value
Unrealized LossesFair
Value
Unrealized LossesFair
Value
Unrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
Available-for-Sale:Available-for-Sale:Available-for-Sale:
U.S. Government and agency obligationsU.S. Government and agency obligations$— $— $71,306 $(621)$71,306 $(621)U.S. Government and agency obligations$33,407 $(882)$16,732 $(362)$50,139 $(1,244)
Municipal bondsMunicipal bonds40,397 (221)8,541 (99)48,938 (320)Municipal bonds188,920 (25,592)33,907 (15,178)222,827 (40,770)
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds8,009 (121)9,938 (62)17,947 (183)Corporate bonds108,187 (9,547)13,066 (1,934)121,253 (11,481)
Mortgage-backed or related securitiesMortgage-backed or related securities1,307,411 (38,028)721,454 (11,933)2,028,865 (49,961)Mortgage-backed or related securities930,566 (90,537)1,159,110 (276,184)2,089,676 (366,721)
Asset-backed securitiesAsset-backed securities3,382 (9)— — 3,382 (9)Asset-backed securities201,437 (10,993)— — 201,437 (10,993)
$1,359,199 $(38,379)$811,239 $(12,715)$2,170,438 $(51,094)$1,462,517 $(137,551)$1,222,815 $(293,658)$2,685,332 $(431,209)

At March 31, 2022,2023, there were 219259 securities—available-for-sale with unrealized losses, compared to 97298 at December 31, 2021.2022.  Management does not believe that any individual unrealized loss as of March 31, 20222023 or December 31, 20212022 resulted from credit loss.  The decline in fair market value of these securities was generally due to changes in interest rates and changes in market-desired spreads subsequent to their purchase.

There were no sales of securities—trading during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 or 2021.2022. There were no securities—trading in a nonaccrual status at March 31, 20222023 or December 31, 2021.2022.  Net unrealized holding gainslosses of $373,000$103,000 were recognized during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 compared to $59,000$373,000 of net unrealized holding gains recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2021.2022.

The following table presents gross gains and losses on sales and partial calls of securities available-for-sale (in thousands):

Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021 20232022
Available-for-Sale:Available-for-Sale:Available-for-Sale:
Gross GainsGross Gains$436 $595 Gross Gains$232 $436 
Gross LossesGross Losses(1)(110)Gross Losses(7,484)(1)
Balance, end of the periodBalance, end of the period$435 $485 Balance, end of the period$(7,252)$435 

There were no securities—available-for-sale in a nonaccrual status at March 31, 20222023 or December 31, 2021.

During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company sold no held-to-maturity securities. There were no sales of securities—held-to-maturity during the three months ended March 31, 2021. There were no securities—held-to-maturity in a nonaccrual status or 30 days or more past due at March 31, 2022 or December 31, 2021.

There were 0 sales of equity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2022. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company sold a $4.8 million equity security with a resulting net gain of $46,000.

The following table presents the amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities at March 31, 2022,2023, by contractual maturity are shown below.and does not reflect any required periodic payments (in thousands). Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because some securities may be called or prepaid with or without call or prepayment penalties. (in thousands).
March 31, 2022 March 31, 2023
TradingAvailable-for-SaleHeld-to-MaturityTradingAvailable-for-SaleHeld-to-Maturity
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Amortized CostFair ValueAmortized CostFair ValueAmortized CostFair Value
Maturing within one yearMaturing within one year$— $— $9,100 $9,126 $9,664 $9,670 Maturing within one year$— $— $8,110 $8,029 $22,368 $22,157 
Maturing after one year through five yearsMaturing after one year through five years— — 187,185 187,107 45,900 46,116 Maturing after one year through five years— — 207,623 192,942 22,945 22,417 
Maturing after five years through ten yearsMaturing after five years through ten years— — 799,161 771,687 26,908 27,091 Maturing after five years through ten years— — 471,431 422,224 25,643 24,866 
Maturing after ten yearsMaturing after ten years27,203 27,354 2,319,767 2,179,627 933,470 885,663 Maturing after ten years27,203 28,591 2,353,047 2,030,665 1,039,003 887,622 
$27,203 $27,354 $3,315,213 $3,147,547 $1,015,942 $968,540  $27,203 $28,591 $3,040,211 $2,653,860 $1,109,959 $957,062 

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The following table presents, as of March 31, 2022,2023, investment securities which were pledged to secure borrowings, public deposits or other obligations as permitted or required by law (in thousands):
March 31, 2022March 31, 2023
Carrying ValueAmortized CostFair
Value
Carrying ValueAmortized CostFair Value
Purpose or beneficiary:Purpose or beneficiary:Purpose or beneficiary:
State and local governments public depositsState and local governments public deposits$209,143 $209,922 $207,100 State and local governments public deposits$238,597 $240,736 $216,883 
Federal ReserveFederal Reserve120,463 120,463 103,769 
Interest rate swap counterpartiesInterest rate swap counterparties23,765 23,652 23,767 Interest rate swap counterparties6,422 6,807 6,268 
Repurchase transaction accountsRepurchase transaction accounts294,032 309,890 289,235 Repurchase transaction accounts317,761 317,761 266,592 
OtherOther2,509 2,509 2,503 Other2,435 2,435 2,413 
Total pledged securitiesTotal pledged securities$529,449 $545,973 $522,605 Total pledged securities$685,678 $688,202 $595,925 

The Company monitors the credit quality of held-to-maturity debt securities through the use of credit ratings which are reviewed and updated quarterly. The Company’s non-rated held-to-maturity debt securities are primarily United States government sponsored enterprise debentures carrying minimal to no credit risk. The non-rated corporate bonds primarily consist of Community Reinvestment Act related bonds secured by loan instruments from low to moderate income borrowers. The remaining non-rated held-to-maturity debt securities balance is comprised of local municipal debt from within the Company’s geographic footprint and is monitored through quarterly or annual financial review. This municipal debt is predominately essential service or unlimited general obligation backed debt. The following tables summarize the amortized cost of held-to-maturity debt securities by credit rating at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 (in thousands):
March 31, 2022March 31, 2023
U.S. Government and agency obligationsMunicipal bondsCorporate bondsMortgage-backed or related securitiesTotalU.S. Government and agency obligationsMunicipal bondsCorporate bondsMortgage-backed or related securitiesTotal
AAA/AA/AAAA/AA/A$— $429,085 $500 $16,826 $446,411 AAA/AA/A$— $491,252 $500 $16,626 $508,378 
Not RatedNot Rated315 13,243 2,559 553,414 569,531 Not Rated310 10,109 2,429 588,733 601,581 
$315 $442,328 $3,059 $570,240 $1,015,942 $310 $501,361 $2,929 $605,359 $1,109,959 

December 31, 2021
U.S. Government and agency obligationsMunicipal bondsCorporate bondsMortgage-backed or related securitiesTotal
AAA/AA/A$— $406,363 $500 $— $406,863 
Not Rated316 14,192 2,592 97,392 114,492 
$316 $420,555 $3,092 $97,392 $521,355 

The following tables present the activity in the allowance for credit losses for held-to-maturity debt securities by major type for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021 (in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
U.S. Government and agency obligationsMunicipal bondsCorporate bondsMortgage-backed or related securitiesTotal
Allowance for credit losses – securities
Beginning Balance$— $203 $230 $— $433 
Recapture of provision for credit losses— (12)(1)— (13)
Ending Balance$— $191 $229 $— $420 

December 31, 2022
U.S. Government and agency obligationsMunicipal bondsCorporate bondsMortgage-backed or related securitiesTotal
AAA/AA/A$— $492,105 $500 $16,681 $509,286 
Not Rated312 11,012 2,461 594,896 608,681 
$312 $503,117 $2,961 $611,577 $1,117,967 
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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
U.S. Government and agency obligationsMunicipal bondsCorporate bondsMortgage-backed or related securitiesTotal
Allowance for credit losses – securities
Beginning Balance$— $59 $35 $— $94 
Provision for credit losses— — 
Ending Balance$— $61 $37 $— $98 
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Note 4: LOANS RECEIVABLE AND THE ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - LOANS

During the first quarter of 2022, the Company changed the segmentation of its Small Balance CRE loan category based on the common risk characteristics used to measure the allowance for credit losses. The presentation of loans receivable at December 31, 2021 has been updated to match the segmentation used in the current period presentation. The following table presents the loans receivable at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 by class (dollars in thousands).
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021 March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
AmountPercent of TotalAmountPercent of Total AmountPercent of TotalAmountPercent of Total
Commercial real estate:Commercial real estate:    Commercial real estate:    
Owner-occupiedOwner-occupied$872,801 9.5 %$831,623 9.2 %Owner-occupied$865,705 8.5 %$845,320 8.3 %
Investment propertiesInvestment properties1,670,896 18.3 1,674,027 18.4 Investment properties1,520,261 15.0 1,589,975 15.7 
Small balance CRESmall balance CRE1,162,164 12.7 1,281,863 14.1 Small balance CRE1,179,749 11.6 1,200,251 11.8 
Multifamily real estateMultifamily real estate598,588 6.5 530,885 5.8 Multifamily real estate696,864 6.8 645,071 6.4 
Construction, land and land development:Construction, land and land development:Construction, land and land development:
Commercial constructionCommercial construction179,796 2.0 167,998 1.8 Commercial construction191,051 1.9 184,876 1.8 
Multifamily constructionMultifamily construction274,015 3.0 259,116 2.9 Multifamily construction362,425 3.6 325,816 3.2 
One- to four-family constructionOne- to four-family construction582,800 6.4 568,753 6.3 One- to four-family construction584,655 5.8 647,329 6.4 
Land and land developmentLand and land development317,560 3.5 313,454 3.5 Land and land development329,438 3.2 328,475 3.2 
Commercial business:Commercial business:Commercial business:
Commercial business (1)
Commercial business (1)
1,139,701 12.5 1,170,780 12.9 
Commercial business (1)
1,266,047 12.5 1,283,407 12.7 
Small business scoredSmall business scored817,065 8.8 792,310 8.7 Small business scored960,650 9.4 947,092 9.3 
Agricultural business, including secured by farmland (2)
Agricultural business, including secured by farmland (2)
245,288 2.7 280,578 3.1 
Agricultural business, including secured by farmland (2)
272,707 2.7 295,077 2.9 
One- to four-family residentialOne- to four-family residential718,403 7.9 657,474 7.2 One- to four-family residential1,252,104 12.3 1,173,112 11.6 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Consumer—home equity revolving lines of creditConsumer—home equity revolving lines of credit470,485 5.1 458,533 5.0 Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit564,334 5.6 566,291 5.6 
Consumer—otherConsumer—other97,067 1.1 97,369 1.1 Consumer—other114,694 1.1 114,632 1.1 
Total loansTotal loans9,146,629 100.0 %9,084,763 100.0 %Total loans10,160,684 100.0 %10,146,724 100.0 %
Less allowance for credit losses – loansLess allowance for credit losses – loans(125,471) (132,099) Less allowance for credit losses – loans(141,457) (141,465) 
Net loansNet loans$9,021,158  $8,952,664  Net loans$10,019,227  $10,005,259  

(1)    Includes $57.9$5.6 million and $132.6$7.6 million of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively.
(2)    Includes $708,000$330,000 of SBA PPP loans as of March 31, 20222023 and $1.4 million$334,000 as of December 31, 2021.2022.

Loan amounts are net of unearned loan fees in excess of unamortized costs of $8.0 million as of March 31, 20222023 and $8.6$8.1 million as of December 31, 2021.2022. Net loans include net discounts on acquired loans of $8.5$6.1 million and $9.7$6.6 million as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively. Net loans does not include accrued interest receivable. Accrued interest receivable on loans was $27.6$35.6 million as of March 31, 20222023 and $29.2$39.8 million as of December 31, 20212022 and was reported in accrued interest receivable on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

The Company had pledged $6.5 billion of loans as collateral for FHLB and other borrowings at both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Purchased credit-deteriorated and purchased non-credit-deteriorated loans. Loans acquired in business combinations are recorded at their fair value at the acquisition date. Acquired loans are evaluated upon acquisition and classified as either purchased credit-deteriorated (PCD) or purchased non-credit-deteriorated. There were no PCD loans acquired during the three months ended March 31, 2023 or March 31, 2022.
Troubled Debt Restructurings.Loan Modifications. Loans are reported as troubled debt restructures (TDRs) whenOccasionally, the bank grants one or more concessionsCompany offers modifications of loans to a borrowerborrowers experiencing financial difficulties that it would not otherwise consider.  Our TDRs have generally not involveddifficulty by providing principal forgiveness, of amounts due, but almost always include a modification of multiple factors; the most common combination includes interest rate reductions, other-than-insignificant payment delays, term extensions or any combination of these. When principal forgiveness is provided, the amount of the forgiveness is charged-off against the allowance for credit losses - loans. Upon the Company’s determination that a modified loan (or portion of a loan) has subsequently been deemed uncollectible, the loan (or a portion of the loan) is charged off. Therefore, the amortized cost basis of the loan is reduced by the uncollectible amount and maturity date.the allowance for credit losses - loans is adjusted by the same amount.

As
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The following table presents the amortized cost basis of bothloans at March 31, 20222023 that were both experiencing financial difficulty and Decembermodified during the quarter ended March 31, 2021, the Company had TDRs of $5.5 million and no commitments to advance additional funds related to TDRs.2023 (in thousands):
 March 31, 2023
Term ExtensionTotal
One- to four-family construction$6,107 $6,107 
Total$6,107 $6,107 

There were no new TDRsThe Company has committed to lend additional amounts totaling $436,000 to the borrowers included in the previous table. The Company closely monitors the performance of loans that occurred duringare modified for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty to understand the three months ended March 31, 2022 or March 31, 2021.effectiveness of its modification efforts.
The following table presents the financial effect of the loan modifications presented above for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty for the three months ended March 31, 2023:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Weighted-Average Term Extension
(in months)
One- to four-family construction7
Total7


There were no TDRs which incurred a payment default within twelve months of the restructure date during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021. A default on a TDR results in either a transfer to nonaccrual status or a partial charge-off, or both.
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Credit Quality Indicators:  To appropriately and effectively manage the ongoing credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio, management has implemented a risk-rating or loan grading system for its loans.  The system is a tool to evaluate portfolio asset quality throughout each applicable loan’s life as an asset of the Company.  Generally, loans are risk rated on an aggregate borrower/relationship basis with individual loans sharing similar ratings.  There are some instances when specific situations relating to individual loans will provide the basis for different risk ratings within the aggregate relationship.  Loans are graded on a scale of 1 to 9.  A description of the general characteristics of these categories is shown below:

Overall Risk Rating Definitions:  Risk-ratings contain both qualitative and quantitative measurements and take into account the financial strength of a borrower and the structure of the loan or lease.  Consequently, the definitions are to be applied in the context of each lending transaction and judgment must also be used to determine the appropriate risk rating, as it is not unusual for a loan or lease to exhibit characteristics of more than one risk-rating category.  Consideration for the final rating is centered in the borrower’s ability to repay, in a timely fashion, both principal and interest.  The Company’s risk-rating and loan grading policies are reviewed and approved annually. There were no material changes in the risk-rating or loan grading system for the periods presented.

Risk Ratings 1-5: Pass
Credits with risk ratings of 1 to 5 meet the definition of a pass risk rating. The strength of credits vary within the pass risk ratings, ranging from a risk rated 1 being an exceptional credit to a risk rated 5 being an acceptable credit that requires a more than normal level of supervision.

Risk Rating 6: Special Mention
A credit with potential weaknesses that deserves management’s close attention is risk rated a 6.  If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses will result in deterioration in the capacity to repay debt.  A key distinction between Special Mention and Substandard is that in a Special Mention credit, there are identified weaknesses that pose potential risk(s) to the repayment sources, versus well defined weaknesses that pose risk(s) to the repayment sources.  Assets in this category are expected to be in this category no more than 9-12 months as the potential weaknesses in the credit are resolved.

Risk Rating 7: Substandard
A credit with well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the ability to repay in full is risk rated a 7.  These credits are inadequately protected by either the sound net worth and payment capacity of the borrower or the value of pledged collateral.  These are credits with a distinct possibility of loss.  Loans headed for foreclosure and/or legal action due to deterioration are rated 7 or worse.

Risk Rating 8: Doubtful
A credit with an extremely high probability of loss is risk rated 8.  These credits have all the same critical weaknesses that are found in a substandard loan; however, the weaknesses are elevated to the point that based upon current information, collection or liquidation in full is improbable.  While some loss on doubtful credits is expected, pending events may make the amount and timing of any loss indeterminable.  In these situations taking the loss is inappropriate until the outcome of the pending event is clear.

Risk Rating 9: Loss
A credit that is considered to be currently uncollectible or of such little value that it is no longer a viable bank asset is risk rated 9.  Losses should be taken in the accounting period in which the credit is determined to be uncollectible.  Taking a loss does not mean that a credit has absolutely no recovery or salvage value but, rather, it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off the credit, even though partial recovery may occur in the future.

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The following tables present the Company’s portfolio of risk-rated loans by class and by grade as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 (in thousands). Revolving loans that are converted to term loans are treated as new originations in the table below and are presented by year of origination. Term loans that are renewed or extended for periods longer than 90 days are presented as a new origination in the year of the most recent renewal or extension.
March 31, 2022March 31, 2023
Term Loans by Year of OriginationRevolving LoansTotal LoansTerm Loans by Year of OriginationRevolving LoansTotal Loans
By class:By class:20222021202020192018PriorBy class:20232022202120202019Prior
Commercial real estate - owner occupiedCommercial real estate - owner occupiedCommercial real estate - owner occupied
Risk RatingRisk RatingRisk Rating
PassPass$30,954 $216,269 $178,308 $104,389 $69,563 $188,981 $14,383 $802,847 Pass$33,565 $160,079 $190,447 $141,823 $72,672 $200,153 $25,434 $824,173 
Special MentionSpecial Mention— — — — — 70 301 371 Special Mention— — — — — 41 — 41 
SubstandardSubstandard10,316 3,273 — 15,939 16,602 23,453 — 69,583 Substandard1,771 10,278 — 11,998 16,991 253 200 41,491 
DoubtfulDoubtful— — — — — — — — Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
LossLoss— — — — — — — — Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Commercial real estate - owner occupiedTotal Commercial real estate - owner occupied$41,270 $219,542 $178,308 $120,328 $86,165 $212,504 $14,684 $872,801 Total Commercial real estate - owner occupied$35,336 $170,357 $190,447 $153,821 $89,663 $200,447 $25,634 $865,705 
Current period gross charge-offsCurrent period gross charge-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Commercial real estate - investment propertiesCommercial real estate - investment propertiesCommercial real estate - investment properties
Risk RatingRisk RatingRisk Rating
PassPass$38,630 $341,707 $174,541 $214,218 $180,247 $658,506 $12,031 $1,619,880 Pass$33,547 $181,326 $296,106 $127,945 $180,315 $673,599 $23,147 $1,515,985 
Special MentionSpecial Mention— — — — — — 240 240 Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
SubstandardSubstandard— 28,362 — 3,340 — 17,698 1,376 50,776 Substandard— — — — — 2,980 1,296 4,276 
DoubtfulDoubtful— — — — — — — — Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
LossLoss— — — — — — — — Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Commercial real estate - investment propertiesTotal Commercial real estate - investment properties$38,630 $370,069 $174,541 $217,558 $180,247 $676,204 $13,647 $1,670,896 Total Commercial real estate - investment properties$33,547 $181,326 $296,106 $127,945 $180,315 $676,579 $24,443 $1,520,261 
Current period gross charge-offsCurrent period gross charge-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Multifamily real estateMultifamily real estateMultifamily real estate
Risk RatingRisk RatingRisk Rating
PassPass$64,403 $187,911 $83,369 $55,187 $33,545 $169,828 $2,833 $597,076 Pass$38,932 $149,727 $177,809 $100,126 $46,210 $182,443 $1,617 $696,864 
Special MentionSpecial Mention— — — — — — — — Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
SubstandardSubstandard— — — — — 1,512 — 1,512 Substandard— — — — — — — — 
DoubtfulDoubtful— — — — — — — — Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
LossLoss— — — — — — — — Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Multifamily real estateTotal Multifamily real estate$64,403 $187,911 $83,369 $55,187 $33,545 $171,340 $2,833 $598,588 Total Multifamily real estate$38,932 $149,727 $177,809 $100,126 $46,210 $182,443 $1,617 $696,864 
Current period gross charge-offsCurrent period gross charge-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
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March 31, 2023
Term Loans by Year of OriginationRevolving LoansTotal Loans
By class:20232022202120202019Prior
Commercial construction
Risk Rating
Pass$43,742 $83,325 $38,168 $12,890 $4,229 $1,077 $— $183,431 
Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
Substandard2,933 — — — — 4,687 — 7,620 
Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Commercial construction$46,675 $83,325 $38,168 $12,890 $4,229 $5,764 $— $191,051 
Current period gross charge-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Multifamily construction
Risk Rating
Pass$28,035 $155,074 $165,128 $12,770 $1,418 $— $— $362,425 
Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
Substandard— — — — — — — — 
Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Multifamily construction$28,035 $155,074 $165,128 $12,770 $1,418 $— $— $362,425 
Current period gross charge-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
One- to four- family construction
Risk Rating
Pass$167,004 $376,272 $30,106 $137 $331 $— $595 $574,445 
Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
Substandard6,240 — 3,970 — — — — 10,210 
Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total One- to four- family construction$173,244 $376,272 $34,076 $137 $331 $— $595 $584,655 
Current period gross charge-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
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March 31, 2023
Term Loans by Year of OriginationRevolving LoansTotal Loans
By class:20232022202120202019Prior
Land and land development
Risk Rating
Pass$63,156 $151,355 $75,204 $15,861 $10,754 $11,993 $339 $328,662 
Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
Substandard604 — — — — 172 — 776 
Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Land and land development$63,760 $151,355 $75,204 $15,861 $10,754 $12,165 $339 $329,438 
Current period gross charge-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Commercial business
Risk Rating
Pass$49,403 $249,239 $141,427 $153,697 $121,717 $160,236 $354,670 $1,230,389 
Special Mention— 64 — 3,372 — — — 3,436 
Substandard— 827 12,712 2,861 1,109 7,625 7,088 32,222 
Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Commercial business$49,403 $250,130 $154,139 $159,930 $122,826 $167,861 $361,758 $1,266,047 
Current period gross charge-offs$— $— $581 $— $— $25 $$615 
Agricultural business, including secured by farmland
Risk Rating
Pass$9,494 $37,948 $32,956 $18,667 $27,705 $49,079 $82,499 $258,348 
Special Mention— — 302 271 — — — 573 
Substandard1,554 2,010 970 — 6,565 2,588 99 13,786 
Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Agricultural business, including secured by farmland$11,048 $39,958 $34,228 $18,938 $34,270 $51,667 $82,598 $272,707 
Current period gross charge-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 

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December 31, 2022
Term Loans by Year of OriginationRevolving LoansTotal Loans
By class:20222021202020192018Prior
Commercial real estate - owner occupied
Risk Rating
Pass$167,150 $198,787 $150,272 $74,171 $57,095 $148,902 $10,833 $807,210 
Special Mention— — — 2,829 — 42 201 3,072 
Substandard13,756 — 7,211 13,564 — 307 200 35,038 
Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Commercial real estate - owner occupied$180,906 $198,787 $157,483 $90,564 $57,095 $149,251 $11,234 $845,320 
Commercial real estate - investment properties
Risk Rating
Pass$190,627 $323,160 $142,476 $182,853 $169,667 $547,899 $25,691 $1,582,373 
Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
Substandard— — — 3,283 — 3,007 1,312 7,602 
Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Commercial real estate - investment properties$190,627 $323,160 $142,476 $186,136 $169,667 $550,906 $27,003 $1,589,975 
Multifamily real estate
Risk Rating
Pass$139,383 $177,784 $93,961 $46,460 $29,665 $156,140 $1,678 $645,071 
Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
Substandard— — — — — — — — 
Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Multifamily real estate$139,383 $177,784 $93,961 $46,460 $29,665 $156,140 $1,678 $645,071 

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March 31, 2022December 31, 2022
Term Loans by Year of OriginationRevolving LoansTotal LoansTerm Loans by Year of OriginationRevolving LoansTotal Loans
By class:By class:20222021202020192018PriorBy class:20222021202020192018Prior
Commercial constructionCommercial constructionCommercial construction
Risk RatingRisk RatingRisk Rating
PassPass$15,672 $117,034 $26,541 $3,665 $8,117 $510 $— $171,539 Pass$112,229 $46,679 $12,952 $4,260 $1,107 $— $— $177,227 
Special MentionSpecial Mention— — — — — — — — Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
SubstandardSubstandard2,722 — 77 684 4,774 — — 8,257 Substandard2,931 — — 4,717 — — 7,649 
DoubtfulDoubtful— — — — — — — — Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
LossLoss— — — — — — — — Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Commercial constructionTotal Commercial construction$18,394 $117,034 $26,618 $4,349 $12,891 $510 $— $179,796 Total Commercial construction$115,160 $46,680 $12,952 $4,260 $5,824 $— $— $184,876 
Multifamily constructionMultifamily constructionMultifamily construction
Risk RatingRisk RatingRisk Rating
PassPass$48,366 $104,749 $73,217 $47,683 $— $— $— $274,015 Pass$142,680 $161,066 $20,622 $1,448 $— $— $— $325,816 
Special MentionSpecial Mention— — — — — — — — Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
SubstandardSubstandard— — — — — — — — Substandard— — — — — — — — 
DoubtfulDoubtful— — — — — — — — Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
LossLoss— — — — — — — — Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Multifamily constructionTotal Multifamily construction$48,366 $104,749 $73,217 $47,683 $— $— $— $274,015 Total Multifamily construction$142,680 $161,066 $20,622 $1,448 $— $— $— $325,816 
One- to four- family constructionOne- to four- family constructionOne- to four- family construction
Risk RatingRisk RatingRisk Rating
PassPass$178,654 $390,142 $12,289 $331 $— $357 $1,027 $582,800 Pass$572,701 $56,530 $677 $331 $— $— $711 $630,950 
Special MentionSpecial Mention— — — — — — — — Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
SubstandardSubstandard— — — — — — — — Substandard13,473 2,906 — — — — — 16,379 
DoubtfulDoubtful— — — — — — — — Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
LossLoss— — — — — — — — Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total One- to four- family constructionTotal One- to four- family construction$178,654 $390,142 $12,289 $331 $— $357 $1,027 $582,800 Total One- to four- family construction$586,174 $59,436 $677 $331 $— $— $711 $647,329 


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March 31, 2022
Term Loans by Year of OriginationRevolving LoansTotal Loans
By class:20222021202020192018Prior
Land and land development
Risk Rating
Pass$57,278 $157,382 $66,516 $16,733 $7,899 $11,449 $147 $317,404 
Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
Substandard— — 14 23 — 119 — 156 
Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Land and land development$57,278 $157,382 $66,530 $16,756 $7,899 $11,568 $147 $317,560 
Commercial business
Risk Rating
Pass$53,141 $203,559 $196,442 $169,233 $111,154 $117,861 $268,428 $1,119,818 
Special Mention— — 807 — — 22 2,878 3,707 
Substandard669 5,252 1,277 1,423 4,534 1,265 1,756 16,176 
Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Commercial business$53,810 $208,811 $198,526 $170,656 $115,688 $119,148 $273,062 $1,139,701 
Agricultural business including secured by farmland
Risk Rating
Pass$5,396 $35,729 $22,151 $46,631 $26,534 $40,566 $65,314 $242,321 
Special Mention— — 145 — — — — 145 
Substandard1,581 — 42 594 493 70 42 2,822 
Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Agricultural business including secured by farmland$6,977 $35,729 $22,338 $47,225 $27,027 $40,636 $65,356 $245,288 

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December 31, 2021December 31, 2022
Term Loans by Year of OriginationRevolving LoansTotal LoansTerm Loans by Year of OriginationRevolving LoansTotal Loans
By class:By class:20202019201820172016PriorBy class:20222021202020192018Prior
Commercial real estate - owner occupied
Land and land developmentLand and land development
Risk RatingRisk RatingRisk Rating
PassPass$212,407 $172,968 $100,077 $83,124 $43,371 $153,472 $11,782 $777,201 Pass$199,339 $88,066 $16,278 $11,866 $6,242 $6,164 $339 $328,294 
Special MentionSpecial Mention— — 2,185 — — 74 — 2,259 Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
SubstandardSubstandard13,597 — 13,770 — 1,056 23,740 — 52,163 Substandard— — — — 97 84 — 181 
DoubtfulDoubtful— — — — — — — — Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
LossLoss— — — — — — — — Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Commercial real estate - owner occupied$226,004 $172,968 $116,032 $83,124 $44,427 $177,286 $11,782 $831,623 
Total Land and land developmentTotal Land and land development$199,339 $88,066 $16,278 $11,866 $6,339 $6,248 $339 $328,475 
Commercial real estate - investment properties
Commercial businessCommercial business
Risk RatingRisk RatingRisk Rating
PassPass$337,170 $165,174 $231,021 $183,787 $201,738 $467,821 $18,471 $1,605,182 Pass$249,609 $149,140 $161,494 $126,416 $86,712 $85,386 $391,852 $1,250,609 
Special MentionSpecial Mention— — 240 4,131 — — — 4,371 Special Mention74 26 3,467 — — — 200 3,767 
SubstandardSubstandard28,926 — 3,343 — 4,305 27,900 — 64,474 Substandard464 12,599 1,956 1,161 5,954 796 6,101 29,031 
DoubtfulDoubtful— — — — — — — — Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
LossLoss— — — — — — — — Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Commercial real estate - investment properties$366,096 $165,174 $234,604 $187,918 $206,043 $495,721 $18,471 $1,674,027 
Total Commercial businessTotal Commercial business$250,147 $161,765 $166,917 $127,577 $92,666 $86,182 $398,153 $1,283,407 
Multifamily real estate
Agricultural business, including secured by farmlandAgricultural business, including secured by farmland
Risk RatingRisk RatingRisk Rating
PassPass$184,310 $75,226 $55,494 $33,708 $84,612 $88,055 $3,030 $524,435 Pass$36,848 $35,440 $18,946 $28,354 $24,710 $27,063 $109,606 $280,967 
Special MentionSpecial Mention— — — — — — — — Special Mention— 336 271 — — — 357 964 
SubstandardSubstandard4,908 — — — — 1,542 — 6,450 Substandard2,015 970 — 6,565 — 2,599 997 13,146 
DoubtfulDoubtful— — — — — — — — Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
LossLoss— — — — — — — — Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Multifamily real estate$189,218 $75,226 $55,494 $33,708 $84,612 $89,597 $3,030 $530,885 
Total Agricultural business, including secured by farmlandTotal Agricultural business, including secured by farmland$38,863 $36,746 $19,217 $34,919 $24,710 $29,662 $110,960 $295,077 






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December 31, 2021
Term Loans by Year of OriginationRevolving LoansTotal Loans
By class:20202019201820172016Prior
Commercial construction
Risk Rating
Pass$103,352 $31,841 $7,259 $8,087 $— $— $— $150,539 
Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
Substandard11,782 85 688 4,806 — 98 — 17,459 
Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Commercial construction$115,134 $31,926 $7,947 $12,893 $— $98 $— $167,998 
Multifamily construction
Risk Rating
Pass$86,643 $118,114 $54,359 $— $— $— $— $259,116 
Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
Substandard— — — — — — — — 
Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Multifamily construction$86,643 $118,114 $54,359 $— $— $— $— $259,116 
One- to four- family construction
Risk Rating
Pass$526,153 $40,133 $331 $— $— $216 $1,920 $568,753 
Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
Substandard— — — — — — — — 
Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total One- to four- family construction$526,153 $40,133 $331 $— $— $216 $1,920 $568,753 







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December 31, 2021
Term Loans by Year of OriginationRevolving LoansTotal Loans
By class:20202019201820172016Prior
Land and land development
Risk Rating
Pass$181,381 $89,895 $17,154 $8,141 $4,050 $7,870 $1,682 $310,173 
Special Mention— — — — — — ��� — 
Substandard2,876 14 263 — — 128 — 3,281 
Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Land and land development$184,257 $89,909 $17,417 $8,141 $4,050 $7,998 $1,682 $313,454 
Commercial business
Risk Rating
Pass$273,096 $214,166 $176,136 $121,211 $45,434 $78,049 $246,351 $1,154,443 
Special Mention65 77 — 241 19 2,430 2,840 
Substandard1,941 1,560 2,292 3,853 875 679 2,297 13,497 
Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Commercial business$275,102 $215,803 $178,428 $125,305 $46,328 $78,736 $251,078 $1,170,780 
Agricultural business including secured by farmland
Risk Rating
Pass$33,119 $25,338 $49,951 $27,401 $11,918 $30,042 $99,410 $277,179 
Special Mention— — — — — — — — 
Substandard— 474 2,231 493 129 72 — 3,399 
Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
Loss— — — — — — — — 
Total Agricultural business including secured by farmland$33,119 $25,812 $52,182 $27,894 $12,047 $30,114 $99,410 $280,578 






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The following tables present the Company’s portfolio of non-risk-rated loans by class and delinquency status as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 (in thousands). Revolving loans that are converted to term loans are treated as new originations in the table below and are presented by year of origination. Term loans that are renewed or extended for periods longer than 90 days are presented as a new origination in the year of the most recent renewal or extension.
March 31, 2022March 31, 2023
Term Loans by Year of OriginationRevolving LoansTotal LoansTerm Loans by Year of OriginationRevolving LoansTotal Loans
By class:By class:20222021202020192018PriorBy class:20232022202120202019Prior
Small balance CRESmall balance CRESmall balance CRE
Past Due CategoryPast Due CategoryPast Due Category
CurrentCurrent$36,824 $201,375 $177,615 $141,065 $159,917 $442,307 $522 $1,159,625 Current$27,002 $173,956 $217,436 $175,592 $125,339 $457,810 $517 $1,177,652 
30-59 Days Past Due30-59 Days Past Due— 1,208 — — — 189 — 1,397 30-59 Days Past Due— — — 445 169 1,481 — 2,095 
60-89 Days Past Due60-89 Days Past Due— — — — — 1,140 — 1,140 60-89 Days Past Due— — — — — — — — 
90 Days + Past Due90 Days + Past Due— — — — — — 90 Days + Past Due— — — — — — 
Total Small balance CRETotal Small balance CRE$36,824 $202,583 $177,615 $141,065 $159,917 $443,638 $522 $1,162,164 Total Small balance CRE$27,002 $173,956 $217,436 $176,037 $125,508 $459,293 $517 $1,179,749 
Current period gross charge-offsCurrent period gross charge-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Small business scoredSmall business scoredSmall business scored
Past Due CategoryPast Due CategoryPast Due Category
CurrentCurrent$69,223 $226,661 $118,701 $101,406 $73,788 $112,324 $111,565 $813,668 Current$49,647 $298,194 $192,903 $95,064 $75,968 $124,084 $120,923 $956,783 
30-59 Days Past Due30-59 Days Past Due— 36 655 685 259 275 168 2,078 30-59 Days Past Due— 590 485 526 — 103 239 1,943 
60-89 Days Past Due60-89 Days Past Due— 12 105 58 86 192 455 60-89 Days Past Due— — 22 — 37 17 239 315 
90 Days + Past Due90 Days + Past Due— — 69 — 166 589 40 864 90 Days + Past Due— — 177 93 676 497 166 1,609 
Total Small business scoredTotal Small business scored$69,223 $226,709 $119,530 $102,149 $74,299 $113,380 $111,775 $817,065 Total Small business scored$49,647 $298,784 $193,587 $95,683 $76,681 $124,701 $121,567 $960,650 
Current period gross charge-offsCurrent period gross charge-offs$— $42 $49 $107 $202 $143 $— $543 
One- to four- family residentialOne- to four- family residentialOne- to four- family residential
Past Due CategoryPast Due CategoryPast Due Category
CurrentCurrent$132,083 $202,223 $64,634 $46,143 $42,586 $224,785 $1,237 $713,691 Current$83,243 $568,763 $272,265 $59,437 $32,785 $223,049 $643 $1,240,185 
30-59 Days Past Due30-59 Days Past Due— 27 204 193 700 792 — 1,916 30-59 Days Past Due— — 1,041 664 1,325 1,859 — 4,889 
60-89 Days Past Due60-89 Days Past Due— — — 1,078 — 73 — 1,151 60-89 Days Past Due1,060 240 — — — 436 — 1,736 
90 Days + Past Due90 Days + Past Due— — — — 159 1,486 — 1,645 90 Days + Past Due— — 1,816 759 711 2,008 — 5,294 
Total One- to four- family residentialTotal One- to four- family residential$132,083 $202,250 $64,838 $47,414 $43,445 $227,136 $1,237 $718,403 Total One- to four- family residential$84,303 $569,003 $275,122 $60,860 $34,821 $227,352 $643 $1,252,104 
Current period gross charge-offsCurrent period gross charge-offs$— $— $— $— $— $30 $— $30 

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March 31, 2022March 31, 2023
Term Loans by Year of OriginationRevolving LoansTotal LoansTerm Loans by Year of OriginationRevolving LoansTotal Loans
By class:By class:20222021202020192018PriorBy class:20232022202120202019Prior
Consumer—home equity revolving lines of creditConsumer—home equity revolving lines of creditConsumer—home equity revolving lines of credit
Past Due CategoryPast Due CategoryPast Due Category
CurrentCurrent$5,720 $1,359 $671 $1,420 $1,878 $4,581 $452,991 $468,620 Current$5,065 $2,216 $1,534 $1,186 $1,434 $5,484 $543,138 $560,057 
30-59 Days Past Due30-59 Days Past Due— — — 101 152 36 379 668 30-59 Days Past Due— — — 72 20 314 1,094 1,500 
60-89 Days Past Due60-89 Days Past Due— — — — — 77 — 77 60-89 Days Past Due— — 151 — — 396 126 673 
90 Days + Past Due90 Days + Past Due— — — 110 127 784 99 1,120 90 Days + Past Due— — 50 1,115 532 407 — 2,104 
Total Consumer—home equity revolving lines of creditTotal Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit$5,720 $1,359 $671 $1,631 $2,157 $5,478 $453,469 $470,485 Total Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit$5,065 $2,216 $1,735 $2,373 $1,986 $6,601 $544,358 $564,334 
Current period gross charge-offsCurrent period gross charge-offs$— $— $13 $— $— $15 $— $28 
Consumer-otherConsumer-otherConsumer-other
Past Due CategoryPast Due CategoryPast Due Category
CurrentCurrent$4,842 $16,817 $11,831 $8,079 $7,252 $21,096 $26,709 $96,626 Current$4,215 $37,789 $11,467 $8,306 $5,061 $20,780 $26,691 $114,309 
30-59 Days Past Due30-59 Days Past Due— 16 51 166 249 30-59 Days Past Due— 43 44 12 78 107 286 
60-89 Days Past Due60-89 Days Past Due— 75 — 29 122 60-89 Days Past Due— — 19 54 81 
90 Days + Past Due90 Days + Past Due— — 60 — — 70 90 Days + Past Due— — — 18 — — — 18 
Total Consumer-otherTotal Consumer-other$4,842 $16,899 $11,900 $8,095 $7,270 $21,157 $26,904 $97,067 Total Consumer-other$4,215 $37,832 $11,488 $8,369 $5,078 $20,860 $26,852 $114,694 
Current period gross charge-offsCurrent period gross charge-offs$— $19 $20 $$20 $39 $162 $264 





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December 31, 2021December 31, 2022
Term Loans by Year of OriginationRevolving LoansTotal LoansTerm Loans by Year of OriginationRevolving LoansTotal Loans
By class:By class:20202019201820172016PriorBy class:20222021202020192018Prior
Small balance CRESmall balance CRESmall balance CRE
Past Due CategoryPast Due CategoryPast Due Category
CurrentCurrent$215,933 $208,482 $157,342 $182,940 $138,239 $377,007 $533 $1,280,476 Current$177,605 $215,801 $172,286 $134,552 $142,592 $354,924 $630 $1,198,390 
30-59 Days Past Due30-59 Days Past Due40 — — — 49 — — 89 30-59 Days Past Due— — 460 — — 1,399 — 1,859 
60-89 Days Past Due60-89 Days Past Due— — — — — — — — 60-89 Days Past Due— — — — — — — — 
90 Days + Past Due90 Days + Past Due— — — — 1,186 112 — 1,298 90 Days + Past Due— — — — — — 
Total Small balance CRETotal Small balance CRE$215,973 $208,482 $157,342 $182,940 $139,474 $377,119 $533 $1,281,863 Total Small balance CRE$177,605 $215,801 $172,746 $134,552 $142,592 $356,325 $630 $1,200,251 
Small business scoredSmall business scoredSmall business scored
Past Due CategoryPast Due CategoryPast Due Category
CurrentCurrent$235,435 $126,959 $109,483 $84,460 $55,940 $69,504 $108,632 $790,413 Current$307,109 $201,628 $99,867 $81,603 $56,420 $78,025 $119,281 $943,933 
30-59 Days Past Due30-59 Days Past Due260 268 — 133 74 185 924 30-59 Days Past Due146 518 54 262 46 280 173 1,479 
60-89 Days Past Due60-89 Days Past Due— — 133 11 248 64 465 60-89 Days Past Due— 54 — 275 149 176 661 
90 Days + Past Due90 Days + Past Due— 69 — 62 306 64 508 90 Days + Past Due— — 26 157 70 305 461 1,019 
Total Small business scoredTotal Small business scored$235,695 $127,296 $109,616 $84,666 $56,329 $69,763 $108,945 $792,310 Total Small business scored$307,255 $202,200 $99,947 $82,297 $56,685 $78,617 $120,091 $947,092 
One- to four- family residentialOne- to four- family residentialOne- to four- family residential
Past Due CategoryPast Due CategoryPast Due Category
CurrentCurrent$225,020 $77,873 $53,854 $48,299 $51,654 $195,479 $1,425 $653,604 Current$555,833 $279,331 $59,672 $34,607 $37,740 $191,890 $1,335 $1,160,408 
30-59 Days Past Due30-59 Days Past Due— 596 — 404 635 683 — 2,318 30-59 Days Past Due2,030 846 755 — 116 1,462 78 5,287 
60-89 Days Past Due60-89 Days Past Due— — 295 — 30 — 327 60-89 Days Past Due1,060 — — — 115 1,067 — 2,242 
90 Days + Past Due90 Days + Past Due— — — 167 — 1,058 — 1,225 90 Days + Past Due— 1,819 973 712 94 1,577 — 5,175 
Total One- to four- family residentialTotal One- to four- family residential$225,020 $78,469 $53,856 $49,165 $52,289 $197,250 $1,425 $657,474 Total One- to four- family residential$558,923 $281,996 $61,400 $35,319 $38,065 $195,996 $1,413 $1,173,112 

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December 31, 2021December 31, 2022
Term Loans by Year of OriginationRevolving LoansTotal LoansTerm Loans by Year of OriginationRevolving LoansTotal Loans
By class:By class:20202019201820172016PriorBy class:20222021202020192018Prior
Consumer—home equity revolving lines of creditConsumer—home equity revolving lines of creditConsumer—home equity revolving lines of credit
Past Due CategoryPast Due CategoryPast Due Category
CurrentCurrent$7,135 $1,210 $1,324 $1,772 $1,764 $2,920 $440,352 $456,477 Current$7,442 $1,089 $329 $1,355 $1,611 $3,788 $547,068 $562,682 
30-59 Days Past Due30-59 Days Past Due147 — — 23 37 568 210 985 30-59 Days Past Due49 40 75 — 74 214 1,372 1,824 
60-89 Days Past Due60-89 Days Past Due49 — — — 45 83 91 268 60-89 Days Past Due— 50 — — 49 45 59 203 
90 Days + Past Due90 Days + Past Due— — 109 191 156 188 159 803 90 Days + Past Due— 14 73 476 64 675 280 1,582 
Total Consumer—home equity revolving lines of creditTotal Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit$7,331 $1,210 $1,433 $1,986 $2,002 $3,759 $440,812 $458,533 Total Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit$7,491 $1,193 $477 $1,831 $1,798 $4,722 $548,779 $566,291 
Consumer-otherConsumer-otherConsumer-other
Past Due CategoryPast Due CategoryPast Due Category
CurrentCurrent$18,640 $12,803 $8,676 $8,242 $6,138 $17,055 $25,336 $96,890 Current$39,740 $12,138 $9,334 $5,695 $5,384 $16,675 $25,219 $114,185 
30-59 Days Past Due30-59 Days Past Due— 114 13 150 22 29 60 388 30-59 Days Past Due49 — 16 67 120 259 
60-89 Days Past Due60-89 Days Past Due— — — 59 75 60-89 Days Past Due41 29 24 — 13 62 178 
90 Days + Past Due90 Days + Past Due— — 10 — — — 16 90 Days + Past Due— 10 — — — — — 10 
Total Consumer-otherTotal Consumer-other$18,646 $12,917 $8,701 $8,398 $6,160 $17,092 $25,455 $97,369 Total Consumer-other$39,830 $12,157 $9,379 $5,724 $5,386 $16,755 $25,401 $114,632 

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The following tables provide the amortized cost basis of collateral-dependent loans as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 (in thousands). Our collateral dependent loans presented in the tables below have no significant concentrations by property type or location.
March 31, 2022 March 31, 2023
Real EstateEquipmentTotalReal EstateEquipmentInventoryTotal
Commercial real estate:  
Investment properties$5,953 $— $5,953 
Small balance CRESmall balance CRE3,974 — 3,974 Small balance CRE$2,167 $— $— $2,167 
Commercial businessCommercial businessCommercial business
Commercial businessCommercial business316 4,543 4,868 
Small business scoredSmall business scored— 243 — 243 
Agricultural business, including secured by farmlandAgricultural business, including secured by farmland3,242 93 145 3,480 
One- to four-family residentialOne- to four-family residential2,679 — — 2,679 
Agricultural business, including secured by farmland427 594 1,021 
Consumer—home equity revolving lines of creditConsumer—home equity revolving lines of credit818 — — 818 
TotalTotal$10,354 $632 $10,986 Total$9,222 $4,879 $154 $14,255 

December 31, 2021 December 31, 2022
Real EstateEquipmentTotalReal EstateEquipmentTotal
Commercial real estate:  
Owner-occupied$921 $— $921 
Investment properties6,136 — 6,136 
Small balance CRESmall balance CRE5,902 — 5,902 Small balance CRE$2,953 $— $2,953 
Commercial businessCommercial businessCommercial business
Commercial businessCommercial business17 47 64 Commercial business— 4,537 4,537 
Small business scoredSmall business scored— 307 307 
Agricultural business, including secured by farmland427 594 1,021 
One- to four-family residentialOne- to four-family residential1,622 — 1,622 
TotalTotal$13,403 $641 $14,044 Total$4,575 $4,844 $9,419 

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The following tables provide additional detail on the age analysis of the Company’s past due loans as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 (in thousands):
March 31, 2022 March 31, 2023
30-59 Days
Past Due
60-89 Days
Past Due
90 Days or More
Past Due
Total
Past Due
CurrentTotal LoansNon-accrual with no Allowance
Total Non-accrual (1)
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Accruing 30-59 Days
Past Due
60-89 Days
Past Due
90 Days or More
Past Due
Total
Past Due
CurrentTotal LoansNon-accrual with no Allowance
Total Non-accrual (1)
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Accruing
Commercial real estate:Commercial real estate:       Commercial real estate:       
Owner-occupiedOwner-occupied$— $221 $— $221 $872,580 $872,801 $— $301 $— Owner-occupied$— $— $— $— $865,705 $865,705 $— $100 $— 
Investment propertiesInvestment properties1,504 2,071 — 3,575 1,667,321 1,670,896 3,565 5,953 — Investment properties— — — — 1,520,261 1,520,261 — — — 
Small balance CRESmall balance CRE1,397 1,140 2,539 1,159,625 1,162,164 3,956 4,364 — Small balance CRE2,095 — 2,097 1,177,652 1,179,749 2,138 2,715 — 
Multifamily real estateMultifamily real estate— — — — 598,588 598,588 — — — Multifamily real estate— — — — 696,864 696,864 — — — 
Construction, land and land development:Construction, land and land development:Construction, land and land development:
Commercial constructionCommercial construction— — — — 179,796 179,796 — — — Commercial construction— — — — 191,051 191,051 — — — 
Multifamily constructionMultifamily construction— — — — 274,015 274,015 — — — Multifamily construction— — — — 362,425 362,425 — — — 
One- to four-family constructionOne- to four-family construction— — — — 582,800 582,800 — — — One- to four-family construction1,756 — — 1,756 582,899 584,655 — — — 
Land and land developmentLand and land development106 — — 106 317,454 317,560 — 119 — Land and land development682 — 96 778 328,660 329,438 — 172 — 
Commercial business
Commercial business:Commercial business:
Commercial businessCommercial business664 116 509 1,289 1,138,412 1,139,701 38 604 351 Commercial business885 132 6,492 7,509 1,258,538 1,266,047 6,751 7,315 — 
Small business scoredSmall business scored2,078 455 864 3,397 813,668 817,065 — 1,241 — Small business scored1,943 315 1,609 3,867 956,783 960,650 239 2,050 — 
Agricultural business, including secured by farmlandAgricultural business, including secured by farmland65 — 1,021 1,086 244,202 245,288 1,021 1,021 — Agricultural business, including secured by farmland2,173 1,648 842 4,663 268,044 272,707 4,074 4,074 — 
One- to four-family residentialOne- to four-family residential1,916 1,151 1,645 4,712 713,691 718,403 — 2,199 210 One- to four-family residential4,889 1,736 5,294 11,919 1,240,185 1,252,104 2,621 6,789 445 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Consumer—home equity revolving lines of creditConsumer—home equity revolving lines of credit668 77 1,120 1,865 468,620 470,485 — 2,056 114 Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit1,500 673 2,104 4,277 560,057 564,334 — 2,243 852 
Consumer—otherConsumer—other249 122 70 441 96,626 97,067 — 67 Consumer—other286 81 18 385 114,309 114,694 — 13 
TotalTotal$8,647 $5,353 $5,231 $19,231 $9,127,398 $9,146,629 $8,580 $17,925 $682 Total$16,209 $4,585 $16,457 $37,251 $10,123,433 $10,160,684 $15,823 $25,462 $1,310 



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December 31, 2021 December 31, 2022
30-59 Days
Past Due
60-89 Days
Past Due
90 Days or More
Past Due
Total
Past Due
CurrentTotal LoansNon-accrual with no Allowance
Total Non-accrual (1)
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Accruing 30-59 Days
Past Due
60-89 Days
Past Due
90 Days or More
Past Due
Total
Past Due
CurrentTotal LoansNon-accrual with no Allowance
Total Non-accrual (1)
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Accruing
Commercial real estate:Commercial real estate:       Commercial real estate:       
Owner-occupiedOwner-occupied$233 $— $448 $681 $830,942 $831,623 $924 $1,456 $— Owner-occupied$— $— $— $— $845,320 $845,320 $— $143 $— 
Investment propertiesInvestment properties81 — — 81 1,673,946 1,674,027 3,706 6,282 — Investment properties— — — — 1,589,975 1,589,975 — — — 
Small balance CRESmall balance CRE89 — 1,298 1,387 1,280,476 1,281,863 5,886 6,421 — Small balance CRE1,859 — 1,861 1,198,390 1,200,251 2,927 3,540 — 
Multifamily real estateMultifamily real estate— — — — 530,885 530,885 — — — Multifamily real estate— — — — 645,071 645,071 — — — 
Construction, land and land development:Construction, land and land development:Construction, land and land development:
Commercial constructionCommercial construction— — 98 98 167,900 167,998 — 98 — Commercial construction— — — — 184,876 184,876 — — — 
Multifamily constructionMultifamily construction— — — — 259,116 259,116 — — — Multifamily construction— — — — 325,816 325,816 — — — 
One- to four-family constructionOne- to four-family construction162 — — 162 568,591 568,753 — — — One- to four-family construction900 — — 900 646,429 647,329 — — — 
Land and land developmentLand and land development51 — 14 65 313,389 313,454 — 381 — Land and land development921 — 97 1,018 327,457 328,475 — 181 — 
Commercial business
Commercial business:Commercial business:
Commercial businessCommercial business5,157 1,007 588 6,752 1,164,028 1,170,780 228 1,144 Commercial business2,100 4,145 649 6,894 1,276,513 1,283,407 6,998 7,356 — 
Small business scoredSmall business scored924 465 508 1,897 790,413 792,310 — 1,012 — Small business scored1,479 661 1,019 3,159 943,933 947,092 303 2,530 — 
Agricultural business, including secured by farmlandAgricultural business, including secured by farmland139 — 1,021 1,160 279,418 280,578 1,021 1,022 — Agricultural business, including secured by farmland1,185 — 594 1,779 293,298 295,077 594 594 — 
One-to four-family residentialOne-to four-family residential2,318 327 1,225 3,870 653,604 657,474 — 2,711 436 One-to four-family residential5,287 2,242 5,175 12,704 1,160,408 1,173,112 1,569 5,236 1,023 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Consumer—home equity revolving lines of creditConsumer—home equity revolving lines of credit985 268 803 2,056 456,477 458,533 — 1,736 114 Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit1,824 203 1,582 3,609 562,682 566,291 — 2,124 254 
Consumer—otherConsumer—other388 75 16 479 96,890 97,369 — 18 Consumer—other259 178 10 447 114,185 114,632 — 10 
TotalTotal$10,527 $2,142 $6,019 $18,688 $9,066,075 $9,084,763 $11,765 $22,281 $555 Total$15,814 $7,429 $9,128 $32,371 $10,114,353 $10,146,724 $12,391 $21,706 $1,287 

(1)     The Company did not recognize any interest income on non-accrual loans during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 or the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.
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The following tables provide the activity in the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 20212022 (in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Commercial
Real Estate
Multifamily
Real Estate
Construction and LandCommercial BusinessAgricultural BusinessOne- to Four-Family ResidentialConsumerTotal Commercial Real EstateMultifamily Real EstateConstruction and LandCommercial BusinessAgricultural BusinessOne- to Four-Family ResidentialConsumerTotal
Allowance for credit losses:Allowance for credit losses:        Allowance for credit losses:        
Beginning balanceBeginning balance$52,995 $7,043 $27,294 $26,421 $3,190 $8,205 $6,951 $132,099 Beginning balance$44,086 $7,734 $29,171 $33,299 $3,475 $14,729 $8,971 $141,465 
(Recapture)/provision for credit losses(Recapture)/provision for credit losses(5,816)140 (994)167 (722)(136)(15)(7,376)(Recapture)/provision for credit losses(1,295)741 (738)1,475 (490)920 161 774 
RecoveriesRecoveries87 — 384 149 118 40 216 994 Recoveries184 — — 119 109 117 169 698 
Charge-offsCharge-offs(2)— (5)(82)— — (157)(246)Charge-offs— — — (1,158)— (30)(292)(1,480)
Ending balanceEnding balance$47,264 $7,183 $26,679 $26,655 $2,586 $8,109 $6,995 $125,471 Ending balance$42,975 $8,475 $28,433 $33,735 $3,094 $15,736 $9,009 $141,457 

The changes in the allowance for credit losses - loans during the three months ended March 31, 2022 were primarily the result of the $7.4 million recapture of provision for credit losses - loans recorded during the current quarter. The recapture of provision for credit losses - loans for the current quarter primarily reflects improvement in the forecasted economic indicators used to calculate the allowance for credit losses - loans and a decrease in adversely classified loans. The change in allowance for credit losses - loans during the three months ended March 31, 2022 was also impacted by net recoveries of $748,000 recognized during the period.
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Commercial
 Real Estate
Multifamily
Real Estate
Construction and LandCommercial BusinessAgricultural BusinessOne- to Four-Family ResidentialConsumerTotal Commercial Real EstateMultifamily Real EstateConstruction and LandCommercial BusinessAgricultural BusinessOne- to Four-Family ResidentialConsumerTotal
Allowance for credit losses:Allowance for credit losses:        Allowance for credit losses:        
Beginning balanceBeginning balance$57,791 $3,893 $41,295 $35,007 $4,914 $9,913 $14,466 $167,279 Beginning balance$52,995 $7,043 $27,294 $26,421 $3,190 $8,205 $6,951 $132,099 
Provision/(recapture) for credit losses5,359 474 (4,955)(3,786)(297)(2,038)(2,792)(8,035)
(Recapture)/provision for credit losses(Recapture)/provision for credit losses(5,816)140 (994)167 (722)(136)(15)(7,376)
RecoveriesRecoveries24 — 100 979 — 113 296 1,512 Recoveries87 — 384 149 118 40 216 994 
Charge-offsCharge-offs(3,763)— — (789)— — (150)(4,702)Charge-offs(2)— (5)(82)— — (157)(246)
Ending balanceEnding balance$59,411 $4,367 $36,440 $31,411 $4,617 $7,988 $11,820 $156,054 Ending balance$47,264 $7,183 $26,679 $26,655 $2,586 $8,109 $6,995 $125,471 

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Note 5:  REAL ESTATE OWNED, NET

The following table presents the changes in REO for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20222021
Balance, beginning of the period$852 $816 
Proceeds from dispositions of REO(607)(783)
Gain on sale of REO184 307 
Balance, end of the period$429 $340 

REO properties are recorded at the estimated fair value of the property, less expected selling costs, establishing a new cost basis.  Subsequently, REO properties are carried at the lower of the new cost basis or updated fair market values, based on updated appraisals of the underlying properties, as received.  Valuation allowances on the carrying value of REO may be recognized based on updated appraisals or on management’s authorization to reduce the selling price of a property. The Company had no foreclosed one- to four-family residential real estate properties held as REO at both March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The Company had $609,000 of one- to four-family residential loans in the process of foreclosure at both March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

Note 6:5: GOODWILL, OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets:  At March 31, 2022,2023, intangible assets are comprised of goodwill and CDI acquired in business combinations. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase consideration paid over the fair value of the assets acquired, net of the fair values of liabilities assumed in a business combination, and is not amortized but is reviewed at least annually for impairment. BannerThe Company has identified one reporting unit for purposesthe purpose of evaluating goodwill for impairment. The Company completed an assessment of qualitative factors as of December 31, 20212022 and concluded that no further analysis was required as it is more likely than not that the fair value of Banner
Bank, the reporting unit, exceeds the carrying value.

CDI represents the value of transaction-related deposits and the value of the client relationships associated with the deposits. The Company amortizes CDI assets over their estimated useful lives and reviews them at least annually for events or circumstances that could impair their value. 

The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s goodwill and other intangibles for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and the year ended December 31, 20212022 (in thousands):
GoodwillCDITotal
Balance, December 31, 2020$373,121 $21,426 $394,547 
Amortization— (6,571)(6,571)
GoodwillCDITotal
Balance, December 31, 2021Balance, December 31, 2021373,121 14,855 387,976 Balance, December 31, 2021$373,121 $14,855 $387,976 
AmortizationAmortization— (1,424)(1,424)Amortization— (5,279)(5,279)
Other changes(1)
Other changes(1)
— (136)(136)
Balance, December 31, 2022Balance, December 31, 2022373,121 9,440 382,561 
Balance, March 31, 2022$373,121 $13,431 $386,552 
AmortizationAmortization— (1,050)(1,050)
Balance, March 31, 2023Balance, March 31, 2023$373,121 $8,390 $381,511 

(1)    Acquired CDI was adjusted for the sale of branches in 2022.

The following table presents the estimated amortization expense with respect to CDI as of March 31, 20222023 for the periods indicated (in thousands):
Estimated AmortizationEstimated Amortization
Remainder of 2022$3,892 
20233,814 
Remainder of 2023Remainder of 2023$2,706 
202420242,659 20242,626 
202520251,575 20251,567 
20262026904 2026904 
20272027426 
ThereafterThereafter587 Thereafter161 
$13,431  $8,390 

Mortgage Servicing Rights:  Mortgage and SBA servicing rights are reported in other assets.  SBA servicing rights are initially recorded and carried at fair value. Mortgage servicing rights are initially recognized at fair value and are amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying financial assets.  Mortgage servicing rights are subsequently evaluated for
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impairment based upon the fair value of the rights compared to the amortized cost (remaining unamortized initial fair value).  If the fair value is less than the amortized cost, a valuation allowance is created through an impairment charge to servicing fee income.  However, if the fair value is greater than the amortized cost, the amount above the amortized cost is not recognized in the carrying value.  During the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, the Company did not record any impairment charges or recoveries against mortgage servicing rights. The unpaid principal balance of loans for which mortgage and SBA servicing rights have been recognized totaled $2.84$2.74 billion and $2.77 billion at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively.  Custodial accounts maintained in connection with this servicing totaled $3.5$22.6 million and $3.2$11.2 million at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively.

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An analysis of the mortgage and SBA servicing rights for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 20212022 is presented below (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021 20232022
Balance, beginning of the periodBalance, beginning of the period$17,206 $15,223 Balance, beginning of the period$16,166 $17,206 
Additions—amounts capitalizedAdditions—amounts capitalized1,953 2,010 Additions—amounts capitalized136 1,953 
Additions—through purchaseAdditions—through purchase62 27 Additions—through purchase39 62 
Amortization (1)
Amortization (1)
(1,231)(1,853)
Amortization (1)
(847)(1,231)
Fair value adjustments(3)Fair value adjustments(3)18 — Fair value adjustments(3)119 18 
Balance, end of the period (2)
Balance, end of the period (2)
$18,008 $15,407 
Balance, end of the period (2)
$15,613 $18,008 

(1)    Amortization of mortgage servicing rights is recorded as a reduction of loan servicing income within mortgage banking operations and any unamortized balance is fully amortized if the loan repays in full.
(2)    There was no valuation allowance on mortgage servicing rights as of both March 31, 20222023 and 2021.2022.
(3)    Fair value adjustments relate to SBA servicing rights. These adjustments are estimated based on an independent dealer analysis by discounting estimated net future cash flows from servicing SBA loans.

Note 7:6: DEPOSITS

Deposits consisted of the following at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 (in thousands):
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021 March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Non-interest-bearing accountsNon-interest-bearing accounts$6,494,852 $6,385,177 Non-interest-bearing accounts$5,764,009 $6,176,998 
Interest-bearing checkingInterest-bearing checking1,971,936 1,947,414 Interest-bearing checking1,794,477 1,811,153 
Regular savings accountsRegular savings accounts2,853,891 2,784,716 Regular savings accounts2,502,084 2,710,090 
Money market accountsMoney market accounts2,402,731 2,370,995 Money market accounts2,143,700 2,198,288 
Total interest-bearing transaction and saving accountsTotal interest-bearing transaction and saving accounts7,228,558 7,103,125 Total interest-bearing transaction and saving accounts6,440,261 6,719,531 
Certificates of deposit:Certificates of deposit:Certificates of deposit:
Certificates of deposit less than or equal to $250,000623,336 657,615 
Certificates of deposit greater than $250,000177,028 181,016 
Certificates of deposit greater than or equal to $250,000Certificates of deposit greater than or equal to $250,000314,506 178,324 
Certificates of deposit less than $250,000Certificates of deposit less than $250,000635,426 545,206 
Total certificates of depositTotal certificates of deposit800,364 838,631 Total certificates of deposit949,932 723,530 
Total depositsTotal deposits$14,523,774 $14,326,933 Total deposits$13,154,202 $13,620,059 
Included in total deposits:Included in total deposits:  Included in total deposits:  
Public fund transaction and savings accountsPublic fund transaction and savings accounts$355,599 $353,874 Public fund transaction and savings accounts$361,837 $392,859 
Public fund interest-bearing certificatesPublic fund interest-bearing certificates37,689 39,961 Public fund interest-bearing certificates26,857 26,810 
Total public depositsTotal public deposits$393,288 $393,835 Total public deposits$388,694 $419,669 


At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had certificates of deposit of $181.3 million and $184.5 million, respectively, that were equal to or greater than $250,000.

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Scheduled maturities and weighted average interest rates of certificates of deposit at March 31, 20222023 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
March 31, 2022March 31, 2023
AmountWeighted Average RateAmountWeighted Average Rate
Maturing in one year or lessMaturing in one year or less$626,853 0.41 %Maturing in one year or less$767,151 1.99 %
Maturing after one year through two yearsMaturing after one year through two years109,634 0.56 Maturing after one year through two years143,143 2.21 
Maturing after two years through three yearsMaturing after two years through three years44,831 0.73 Maturing after two years through three years26,638 0.56 
Maturing after three years through four yearsMaturing after three years through four years8,325 0.68 Maturing after three years through four years7,165 0.37 
Maturing after four years through five yearsMaturing after four years through five years9,328 0.37 Maturing after four years through five years4,768 0.45 
Maturing after five yearsMaturing after five years1,393 0.85 Maturing after five years1,067 0.82 
Total certificates of depositTotal certificates of deposit$800,364 0.45 %Total certificates of deposit$949,932 1.97 %
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Note 8:7: FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following table presents estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, whether or not recognized or recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (dollars in thousands):
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021 March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
LevelCarrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
Carrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
LevelCarrying ValueEstimated Fair ValueCarrying ValueEstimated Fair Value
Assets:Assets:    Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents1$1,988,388 $1,988,388 $2,134,300 $2,134,300 Cash and cash equivalents1$242,992 $242,992 $243,062 $243,062 
Securities—tradingSecurities—trading327,354 27,354 26,981 26,981 Securities—trading328,591 28,591 28,694 28,694 
Securities—available-for-saleSecurities—available-for-sale23,147,547 3,147,547 3,638,993 3,638,993 Securities—available-for-sale22,653,860 2,653,860 2,789,031 2,789,031 
Securities—held-to-maturitySecurities—held-to-maturity21,006,234 958,809 464,008 484,483 Securities—held-to-maturity21,102,122 949,214 1,109,319 933,513 
Securities—held-to-maturitySecurities—held-to-maturity39,708 9,731 57,347 57,370 Securities—held-to-maturity37,837 7,848 8,648 8,667 
Securities purchased under agreements to resellSecurities purchased under agreements to resell2300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 Securities purchased under agreements to resell2150,000 150,000 300,000 300,000 
Loans held for saleLoans held for sale264,218 64,609 96,487 96,914 Loans held for sale249,016 49,053 56,857 56,948 
Loans receivable39,146,629 9,003,682 9,084,763 9,100,516 
Loans receivable, netLoans receivable, net310,019,227 9,724,399 10,005,259 9,810,965 
Equity securitiesEquity securities1893 893 1,000 1,298 Equity securities1624 624 553 553 
FHLB stockFHLB stock310,000 10,000 12,000 12,000 FHLB stock316,800 16,800 12,000 12,000 
Bank-owned life insuranceBank-owned life insurance1294,556 294,556 244,156 244,156 Bank-owned life insurance1299,754 299,754 297,565 297,565 
Mortgage servicing rightsMortgage servicing rights316,846 32,415 16,045 24,393 Mortgage servicing rights314,659 33,555 15,331 35,148 
SBA servicing rightsSBA servicing rights31,162 1,162 1,161 1,161 SBA servicing rights3954 954 835 835 
Investments in limited partnershipsInvestments in limited partnerships310,982 10,982 10,257 10,257 Investments in limited partnerships312,394 12,394 12,427 12,427 
Derivatives:Derivatives:Derivatives:
Interest rate swapsInterest rate swaps214,685 14,685 20,826 20,826 Interest rate swaps215,342 15,342 19,339 19,339 
Interest rate lock and forward sales commitmentsInterest rate lock and forward sales commitments2,33,062 3,062 1,555 1,555 Interest rate lock and forward sales commitments2,3534 534 142 142 
Liabilities:Liabilities:    Liabilities:    
Demand, interest checking and money market accountsDemand, interest checking and money market accounts210,869,519 10,869,519 10,703,586 10,703,586 Demand, interest checking and money market accounts29,702,186 9,702,186 10,186,439 10,186,439 
Regular savingsRegular savings22,853,891 2,853,891 2,784,716 2,784,716 Regular savings22,502,084 2,502,084 2,710,090 2,710,090 
Certificates of depositCertificates of deposit2800,364 790,986 838,631 836,877 Certificates of deposit2949,932 929,724 723,530 702,581 
FHLB advancesFHLB advances2— — 50,000 50,287 FHLB advances2170,000 170,000 50,000 50,000 
Other borrowingsOther borrowings2266,778 266,778 264,490 264,490 Other borrowings2214,564 214,564 232,799 232,799 
Subordinated notes, netSubordinated notes, net298,658 100,614 98,564 105,241 Subordinated notes, net299,046 95,470 98,947 96,718 
Junior subordinated debenturesJunior subordinated debentures370,510 70,510 119,815 119,815 Junior subordinated debentures374,703 74,703 74,857 74,857 
Derivatives:Derivatives:Derivatives:
Interest rate swapsInterest rate swaps218,574 18,574 11,336 11,336 Interest rate swaps228,858 28,858 37,150 37,150 
Interest rate swaps used in cash flow hedges2502 502 279 279 
Interest rate lock and forward sales commitmentsInterest rate lock and forward sales commitments2,3142 142 140 140 Interest rate lock and forward sales commitments2,3136 136 118 118 
Risk participation agreementRisk participation agreement2218 218 — — Risk participation agreement285 85 67 67 

The Company measures and discloses certain assets and liabilities at fair value. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale). GAAP establishes a consistent framework forWhen measuring fair value, and disclosure requirements about fair value measurements. Among other things, accounting standards require us tomanagement will maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.whenever possible. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while
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unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s estimates for market assumptions. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments. An active market is a market in which transactions occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. A quoted price in an active market provides the most reliable evidence of fair value and shall be used to measure fair value whenever available.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 including quoted prices in active markets for similar instruments, quoted prices in less active markets for identical or similar instruments, or other observable inputs that can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity for financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation; also includes observable inputs from non-binding single dealer quotes not corroborated by observable market data. In developing Level 3 measurements, management incorporates whatever market data might be available and uses discounted cash flow models where appropriate. These calculations include projections of future cash flows, including appropriate default and loss assumptions, and market-based discount rates

The estimated fair value amounts of financial instruments have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies.  However, considerable judgment is required to interpret data to develop the estimates of fair value.  Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize at a future date.  The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.  In addition, reasonable comparability between financial institutions may not be likely due to the wide range of permitted valuation techniques and numerous estimates that must be made given the absence of active secondary markets for many of the financial instruments.  This lack of uniform valuation methodologies also introduces a greater degree of subjectivity to these estimated fair values. Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are deemed to occur at the end of the reporting period.

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Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis:

The following tables present financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy of the fair value measurements for those assets and liabilities as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 (in thousands):
March 31, 2022 March 31, 2023
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:Assets:    Assets:    
Securities—tradingSecurities—trading    Securities—trading    
Corporate bonds (Trust Preferred Securities)Corporate bonds (Trust Preferred Securities)$— $— $27,354 $27,354 Corporate bonds (Trust Preferred Securities)$— $— $28,591 $28,591 
Securities—available-for-saleSecurities—available-for-sale    Securities—available-for-sale    
U.S. Government and agency obligationsU.S. Government and agency obligations— 194,194 — 194,194 U.S. Government and agency obligations— 52,588 — 52,588 
Municipal bondsMunicipal bonds— 272,264 — 272,264 Municipal bonds— 173,721 — 173,721 
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds— 117,583 — 117,583 Corporate bonds— 117,404 — 117,404 
Mortgage-backed or related securitiesMortgage-backed or related securities— 2,357,833 — 2,357,833 Mortgage-backed or related securities— 2,092,209 — 2,092,209 
Asset-backed securitiesAsset-backed securities— 205,673 — 205,673 Asset-backed securities— 217,938 — 217,938 
— 3,147,547 — 3,147,547  — 2,653,860 — 2,653,860 
Loans held for sale(1)
Loans held for sale(1)
— 16,890 — 16,890 
Loans held for sale(1)
— 5,485 — 5,485 
Equity securitiesEquity securities893 — — 893 Equity securities624 — — 624 
SBA servicing rightsSBA servicing rights— — 1,162 1,162 SBA servicing rights— — 954 954 
Investment in limited partnershipsInvestment in limited partnerships— — 10,982 10,982 Investment in limited partnerships— — 12,394 12,394 
DerivativesDerivatives    Derivatives    
Interest rate swapsInterest rate swaps— 14,685 — 14,685 Interest rate swaps— 15,342 — 15,342 
Interest rate lock and forward sales commitmentsInterest rate lock and forward sales commitments— 3,062 — 3,062 Interest rate lock and forward sales commitments— 49 485 534 
$893 $3,182,184 $39,498 $3,222,575 $624 $2,674,736 $42,424 $2,717,784 
Liabilities:Liabilities:    Liabilities:    
Junior subordinated debenturesJunior subordinated debentures$— $— $70,510 $70,510 Junior subordinated debentures$— $— $74,703 $74,703 
DerivativesDerivatives    Derivatives    
Interest rate swapsInterest rate swaps— 18,574 — 18,574 Interest rate swaps— 28,858 — 28,858 
Interest rate swaps used in cash flow hedges— 502 — 502 
Interest rate lock and forward sales commitmentsInterest rate lock and forward sales commitments— 76 66 142 Interest rate lock and forward sales commitments— 131 136 
Risk participation agreementRisk participation agreement— 218 — 218 Risk participation agreement— 85 — 85 
$— $19,370 $70,576 $89,946  $— $29,074 $74,708 $103,782 
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December 31, 2021 December 31, 2022
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:Assets:    Assets:    
Securities—tradingSecurities—trading    Securities—trading    
Corporate bonds (Trust Preferred Securities)Corporate bonds (Trust Preferred Securities)$— $— $26,981 $26,981 Corporate bonds (Trust Preferred Securities)$— $— $28,694 $28,694 
Securities—available-for-saleSecurities—available-for-sale    Securities—available-for-sale    
U.S. Government and agency obligationsU.S. Government and agency obligations— 201,332 — 201,332 U.S. Government and agency obligations— 55,108 — 55,108 
Municipal bondsMunicipal bonds— 308,612 — 308,612 Municipal bonds— 261,209 — 261,209 
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds— 117,347 — 117,347 Corporate bonds— 121,853 — 121,853 
Mortgage-backed or related securitiesMortgage-backed or related securities— 2,805,268 — 2,805,268 Mortgage-backed or related securities— 2,139,336 — 2,139,336 
Asset-backed securitiesAsset-backed securities— 206,434 — 206,434 Asset-backed securities— 211,525 — 211,525 
— 3,638,993 — 3,638,993  — 2,789,031 — 2,789,031 
Loans held for sale(1)
Loans held for sale(1)
— 39,775 — 39,775 
Loans held for sale(1)
— 2,305 — 2,305 
Equity securitiesEquity securities553 — — 553 
SBA servicing rightsSBA servicing rights— — 1,161 1,161 SBA servicing rights— — 835 835 
Investment in limited partnershipsInvestment in limited partnerships— — 10,257 10,257 Investment in limited partnerships— — 12,427 12,427 
DerivativesDerivatives    Derivatives    
Interest rate swapsInterest rate swaps— 20,826 — 20,826 Interest rate swaps— 19,339 — 19,339 
Interest rate lock and forward sales commitmentsInterest rate lock and forward sales commitments— 88 1,467 1,555 Interest rate lock and forward sales commitments— 61 81 142 
$— $3,699,682 $39,866 $3,739,548  $553 $2,810,736 $42,037 $2,853,326 
Liabilities:Liabilities:    Liabilities:    
Junior subordinated debenturesJunior subordinated debentures$— $— $119,815 $119,815 Junior subordinated debentures$— $— $74,857 $74,857 
DerivativesDerivatives    Derivatives    
Interest rate swapsInterest rate swaps— 11,336 — 11,336 Interest rate swaps— 37,150 — 37,150 
Interest rate swaps used in cash flow hedges— 279 — 279 
Interest rate lock and forward sales commitmentsInterest rate lock and forward sales commitments— 140 — 140 Interest rate lock and forward sales commitments— 76 42 118 
Risk participation agreementRisk participation agreement— 67 — 67 
$— $11,755 $119,815 $131,570  $— $37,293 $74,899 $112,192 

(1)    The unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans held for sale carried at fair value on a recurring basis was $17.2$5.3 million and $38.6$2.2 million at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively.

The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments above:

Securities:  The estimated fair values of investment securities and mortgaged-backed securities are priced using current active market quotes, if available, which are considered Level 1 measurements.  For most of the portfolio, matrix pricing based on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted prices is used to establish the fair value.  These measurements are considered Level 2.  Due to the continued limited activity in the trust preferred markets that have limited the observability of market spreads for some of the Company’s TPStrust preferred securities (TPS), management has classified these securities as a Level 3 fair value measure. Management periodically reviews the pricing information received from third-party pricing services and tests those prices against other sources to validate the reported fair values.

Loans Held for Sale: Fair values for residential mortgage loans held for sale are determined by comparing actual loan rates to current secondary market prices for similar loans. Fair values for multifamily loans held for sale are calculated based on discounted cash flows using as a discount rate a combination of market spreads for similar loan types added to selected index rates.

Equity Securities: Equity securities at March 31, 2022 are invested in a publicly traded stock. The fair value of these securities areis based on daily quoted market prices.

Mortgage Servicing Rights: Fair values are estimated based on an independent dealer analysis of discounted cash flows.  The evaluation utilizes assumptions market participants would use in determining fair value including prepayment speeds, delinquency and foreclosure rates, the discount rate, servicing costs, and the timing of cash flows.  The mortgage servicing portfolio is stratified by loan type and fair value estimates are adjusted up or down based on the serviced loan interest rates versus current rates on new loan originations since the most recent independent analysis.

SBA Servicing Rights: Fair values are estimated based on an independent dealer analysis by discounting estimated net future cash flows from servicing. The evaluation utilizes assumptions market participants would use in determining fair value including prepayment speeds,
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delinquency and foreclosure rates, the discount rate, servicing costs, and the timing of cash flows.  The SBA servicing portfolio is stratified by loan type and fair value estimates are adjusted up or down based on the serviced loan interest rates versus current rates on new loan originations since the most recent independent analysis.

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Junior Subordinated Debentures:  The fair value of junior subordinated debentures is estimated using an income approach technique. The significant inputs included in the estimation of fair value are the credit risk adjusted spread and three month LIBOR. The credit risk adjusted spread represents the nonperformance risk of the liability. The Company utilizes an external valuation firm to validate the reasonableness of the credit risk adjusted spread used to determine the fair value. The junior subordinated debentures are carried at fair value which represents the estimated amount that would be paid to transfer these liabilities in an orderly transaction amongst market participants. Due to inactivity in the trust preferred markets that have limited the observability of market spreads, management has classified this as a Level 3 fair value measure.measurement.

Derivatives: Derivatives include interest rate swap agreements, interest rate lock commitments to originate loans held for sale, and forward sales contracts to sell loans and securities related to mortgage banking activities.activities and risk participation agreements. Fair values for these instruments, which generally change as a result of changes in the level of market interest rates, are estimated based on dealer quotes and secondary market sources. As the interest rate lock commitments use a pull-through rate that is considered an unobservable input, these derivatives are classified as a level 3 fair value measurement.

Off-Balance Sheet Items: Off-balance sheet financial instruments include unfunded commitments to extend credit, including standby letters of credit, and commitments to purchase investment securities. The fair value of these instruments is not considered to be material.

Limitations: The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent information available to management as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022.  The factors used in the fair value estimates are subject to change subsequent to the dates the fair value estimates are completed, therefore, current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3):

The following table provides a description of the valuation technique, unobservable inputs, and quantitative and qualitative information about the unobservable inputs for the Company’s assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 and measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:
Weighted Average Rate / RangeWeighted Average Rate
Financial InstrumentsFinancial InstrumentsValuation TechniqueUnobservable InputsMarch 31, 2022December 31, 2021Financial InstrumentsValuation TechniqueUnobservable InputsMarch 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Corporate bonds (TPS securities)Discounted cash flowsDiscount rate4.46 %3.71 %
Corporate bonds (TPS)Corporate bonds (TPS)Discounted cash flowsDiscount rate8.79 %8.27 %
Junior subordinated debenturesJunior subordinated debenturesDiscounted cash flowsDiscount rate4.46 %3.71 %Junior subordinated debenturesDiscounted cash flowsDiscount rate8.79 %8.27 %
Loans individually evaluatedLoans individually evaluatedCollateral valuationsDiscount to appraised value9.0% to 9.5%8.5% to 20.0%Loans individually evaluatedCollateral valuationsDiscount to appraised valuen/an/a
REOREOAppraisalsDiscount to appraised value71.19 %60.91 %REOAppraisalsDiscount to appraised value68.35 %68.35 %
Interest rate lock commitmentsInterest rate lock commitmentsPricing modelPull-through rate89.26 %86.64 %Interest rate lock commitmentsPricing modelPull-through rate86.60 %78.65 %
Investments in limited partnershipsInvestments in limited partnershipsNet Asset ValueInfrequent transactionsn/an/aInvestments in limited partnershipsNet Asset ValueInfrequent transactionsn/an/a
SBA servicing rightsSBA servicing rightsDiscounted cash flowsConstant prepayment rate8.76%12.25%SBA servicing rightsDiscounted cash flowsConstant prepayment rate14.22 %14.10 %

TPS SecuritiesTrust preferred securities: Management believes that the credit risk-adjusted spread used to develop the discount rate utilized in the fair value measurement of TPS securities is indicative of the risk premium a willing market participant would require under current market conditions for instruments with similar contractual rates and terms and conditions and issuers with similar credit risk profiles and with similar expected probability of default. Management attributes the change in fair value of these instruments, compared to their par value, primarily to perceived general market adjustments to the risk premiums for these types of assets subsequent to their issuance.

Junior subordinated debentures: Similar to the TPS securities discussed above, management believes that the credit risk-adjusted spread utilized in the fair value measurement of the junior subordinated debentures is indicative of the risk premium a willing market participant would require under current market conditions for an issuer with Banner’s credit risk profile. Management attributes the change in fair value of the junior subordinated debentures, compared to their par value, primarily to perceived general market adjustments to the risk premiums for these types of liabilities subsequent to their issuance. Future contractions in the risk adjusted spread relative to the spread currently utilized to measure the Company’s junior subordinated debentures at fair value as of March 31, 2022,2023, or the passage of time, will result in negative fair value adjustments. At March 31, 2022,2023, the discount rate utilized was based on a credit spread of 350360 basis points and three-month LIBOR of 965.19 basis points.

Interest rate lock commitments: The fair value of the interest rate lock commitments is based on secondary market sources adjusted for an estimated pull-through rate. The pull-through rate is based on historical loan closing rates for similar interest rate lock commitments. An increase or decrease in the pull-through rate would have a corresponding, positive or negative fair value adjustment.

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SBA servicing asset: The constant prepayment rate (CPR) is set based on industry data. An increase in the CPR would result in a negative fair value adjustment, where a decrease in CPR would result in a positive fair value adjustment.

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The following tables provide a reconciliation of the assets and liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) on a recurring basis during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 20212022 (in thousands):
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
March 31, 2022March 31, 2023
Level 3 Fair Value Inputs Level 3 Fair Value Inputs
TPS SecuritiesBorrowings—Junior Subordinated DebenturesInterest Rate Lock and Forward Sales CommitmentsInvestments in Limited PartnershipsSBA Servicing Asset TPSBorrowings—Junior Subordinated DebenturesInterest Rate Lock and Forward Sales CommitmentsInvestments in Limited PartnershipsSBA Servicing Asset
Beginning balanceBeginning balance$26,981 $119,815 $1,467 $10,257 $1,161 Beginning balance$28,694 $74,857 $39 $12,427 $835 
Net change recognized in earningsNet change recognized in earnings373 1,213 (1,533)(217)Net change recognized in earnings(103)— 441 (520)119 
Net change recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI)Net change recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI)— (154)— — — 
Purchases, issuances and settlementsPurchases, issuances and settlements— (50,518)— 942 — Purchases, issuances and settlements— — — 487 — 
Ending balance at March 31, 2023Ending balance at March 31, 2023$28,591 $74,703 $480 $12,394 $954 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2022
Level 3 Fair Value Inputs
TPSBorrowings—Junior Subordinated DebenturesInterest Rate Lock and Forward Sales CommitmentsInvestments in Limited PartnershipsSBA Servicing Asset
Beginning balanceBeginning balance$26,981 $119,815 $1,467 $10,257 $1,161 
Net change recognized in earningsNet change recognized in earnings373 — (1,533)(217)
Net change recognized in AOCINet change recognized in AOCI— 1,213 — — — 
Purchases, issuances and settlementsPurchases, issuances and settlements— — — 942 — 
RedemptionsRedemptions— (50,518)— — 
Ending balance at March 31, 2022Ending balance at March 31, 2022$27,354 $70,510 $(66)$10,982 $1,162 Ending balance at March 31, 2022$27,354 $70,510 $(66)$10,982 $1,162 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021
Level 3 Fair Value Inputs
TPS SecuritiesBorrowings—Junior Subordinated DebenturesInterest Rate Lock and Forward Sales CommitmentsInvestments in Limited PartnershipsSBA Servicing Asset
Beginning balance$24,980 $116,974 $5,221 $2,819 $— 
Net change recognized in earnings59 274 4,430 1,384 — 
Ending balance at March 31, 2021$25,039 $117,248 $9,651 $4,203 $— 

Interest income and dividends from the TPS securities are recorded as a component of interest income. Interest expense related to the junior subordinated debentures is measured based on contractual interest rates and reported in interest expense.  The change in fair value of the junior subordinated debentures, which represents changes in instrument specific credit risk, is recorded in other comprehensive income. The change in fair value of the investmentTPS securities, investments in limited partnerships and the SBA servicing asset are recorded as a component of non-interest income. The change in fair value of the interest rate lock and forward sales commitments are included in mortgage banking operations in non-interest income.

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis:

The following tables present financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy of the fair value measurements for those assets as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 (in thousands):
March 31, 2022 March 31, 2023
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Loans individually evaluatedLoans individually evaluated$— $— $2,388 $2,388 Loans individually evaluated$— $— $— $— 
REOREO— — 429 429 REO— — 340 340 
Loans held for saleLoans held for sale— 44,869 — 44,869 Loans held for sale— 42,954 — 42,954 
December 31, 2021 December 31, 2022
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Loans individually evaluatedLoans individually evaluated$— $— $2,989 $2,989 Loans individually evaluated$— $— $1,883 $1,883 
REOREO— — 852 852 REO— — 340 340 
Loans held for saleLoans held for sale— 49,474 — 49,474 

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The following table presents the gains and losses resulting from non-recurring fair value adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and March 31, 20212022 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2022202120232022
Loans individually evaluatedLoans individually evaluated$— $302 Loans individually evaluated$— $— 
REOREO— — REO— — 
Loans held for saleLoans held for sale603 — Loans held for sale295 (603)
Total loss from non-recurring measurements$603 $302 
Total gain (loss) from non-recurring measurementsTotal gain (loss) from non-recurring measurements$295 $(603)

Loans individually evaluated: Expected credit losses for loans evaluated individually are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate or when the Bank determines that foreclosure is probable, the expected credit loss is measured based on the fair value of the collateral as of the reporting date, less estimated selling costs, as applicable. As a practical expedient, the Bank measures the expected credit loss for a loan using the fair value of the collateral, if repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty based on the Bank’s assessment as of the reporting date. In both cases, if the fair value of the collateral is less than the amortized cost basis of the loan, the Bank will recognize an allowance as the difference between the fair value of the collateral, less costs to sell (if applicable) at the reporting date and the amortized cost basis of the loan. If the fair value of the collateral exceeds the amortized cost basis of the loan, any expected recovery added to the amortized cost basis will be limited to the amount previously charged-off by the subsequentcharged-off. Subsequent changes in the expected credit losses for loans evaluated individually are included within the provision for credit losses in the same manner in which the expected credit loss initially was recognized or as a reduction in the provision that would otherwise be reported.
REO: The Company records REO (acquired through a lending relationship) at fair value on a non-recurring basis. Fair value adjustments on REO are based on updated real estate appraisals which are based on current market conditions. All REO properties are recorded at the lower of the estimated fair value of the real estate, less expected selling costs, or the carrying amount of the defaulted loans. From time to time, non-recurring fair value adjustments to REO are recorded to reflect partial write-downs based on an observable market price or current appraised value of property. Banner considers any valuation inputs related to REO to be Level 3 inputs. The individual carrying values of these assets are reviewed for impairment at least annually and any additional impairment charges are expensed to operations.expensed.

Loans held for sale: The multifamily held for sale loans are carried at the lower of cost or market.market value. Lower of cost or market adjustments for multifamily loans held for sale are calculated based on discounted cash flows using a discount rate that is a combination of market spreads for similar loan types added to selected index rates. If the fair value of the multifamily held for sale loans is lower than the amortized cost basis of the loans, a net unrealized loss is recognized through the valuation allowance by charges toas a charge against income.

Note 9:8: INCOME TAXES AND DEFERRED TAXES
The Company files a consolidated income tax return including all of its wholly-owned subsidiaries on a calendar year basis. Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method. Under this method, a deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the enacted tax rates which will be in effect when the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax basis of existing assets and liabilities are expected to be reported in the Company’s income tax returns. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period of change. A valuation allowance is recognized as a reduction to deferred tax assets when management determines it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets will not be available to offset future income tax liabilities.

Accounting standards for income taxes prescribe a recognition threshold and measurement process for financial statement recognition and measurement of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, and also provide guidance on the de-recognition of previously recorded benefits and their classification, as well as the proper recording of interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosures and transition. The Company periodically reviews its income tax positions based on tax laws and regulations and financial reporting considerations, and records adjustments as appropriate. This review takes into consideration the status of current taxing authorities’ examinations of the Company’s tax returns, recent positions taken by the taxing authorities on similar transactions, if any, and the overall tax environment.

As of March 31, 2022,2023, the Company has recognized $1.0$1.6 million of unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions. The Company does not anticipate that there are additional uncertain tax positions or that any uncertain tax position which has not been recognized would materially affect the effective tax rate if recognized. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits in the income tax expense. The Company files consolidated income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in the Oregon, California, Utah, Idaho and Montana state jurisdictions.

Tax credit investments: The Company invests in low income housing tax credit funds that are designed to generate a return primarily through the realization of federal tax credits. The Company accounts for these investments by amortizing the cost of tax credit investments over the life of the investment using a proportional amortization method and tax credit investment amortization expense is a component of the provision for income taxes.

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The following table presents the balances of the Company’s tax credit investments and related unfunded commitments at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 (in thousands):
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Tax credit investmentsTax credit investments$57,281 $56,589 Tax credit investments$79,708 $71,430 
Unfunded commitments—tax credit investmentsUnfunded commitments—tax credit investments30,838 31,174 Unfunded commitments—tax credit investments52,346 44,563 

The following table presents other information related to the Company’s tax credit investments for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 20212022 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2022202120232022
Tax credits and other tax benefits recognizedTax credits and other tax benefits recognized$1,554 $1,068 Tax credits and other tax benefits recognized$2,066 $1,554 
Tax credit amortization expense included in provision for income taxesTax credit amortization expense included in provision for income taxes1,308 915 Tax credit amortization expense included in provision for income taxes1,722 1,308 

Note 10:9: CALCULATION OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING FOR EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

The following table reconciles basic to diluted weighted average shares outstanding used to calculate earnings per share data for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 20212022 (in thousands, except shares and per share data):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021 20232022
Net incomeNet income$43,963 $46,855 Net income$55,555 $43,963 
Basic weighted average shares outstandingBasic weighted average shares outstanding34,300,742 34,973,383 Basic weighted average shares outstanding34,239,533 34,300,742 
Dilutive effect of unvested restricted stockDilutive effect of unvested restricted stock297,694 330,100 Dilutive effect of unvested restricted stock218,336 297,694 
Diluted weighted shares outstandingDiluted weighted shares outstanding34,598,436 35,303,483 Diluted weighted shares outstanding34,457,869 34,598,436 
Earnings per common shareEarnings per common share  Earnings per common share  
BasicBasic$1.28 $1.34 Basic$1.62 $1.28 
DilutedDiluted$1.27 $1.33 Diluted$1.61 $1.27 

Note 11:10: STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

The Company operates the following stock-based compensation plans as approved by its shareholders:
2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the 2014 Plan).
and the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the 2018 Plan).

, both of which were approved by its shareholders. The purpose of these plans is to promote the success and enhance the value of the Company by providing a means for attracting and retaining highly skilled employees, officers and directors of Banner Corporation and its affiliatesthe Company and linking their personal interests with those of the Company’s shareholders. Under these plans, the Company currently has outstanding awards of restricted stock share grantsshares and restricted stock unit grants.units.

2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan

The 2014 Plan was approved by shareholders on April 22, 2014. The 2014 Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units, other stock-based awards and other cash awards, and provides for vesting requirements which may include time-based or performance-based conditions. The Company reserved 900,000 shares of its common stock for issuance under the 2014 Plan in connection with the exercise of awards. As of March 31, 2022, 302,2542023, 272,495 restricted stock shares and 409,728431,069 restricted stock units have been granted under the 2014 Plan of which 2,2391,552 restricted stock shares and 22,17523,431 restricted stock units arewere unvested.

2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan

The 2018 Plan was approved by shareholders on April 24, 2018. The 2018 Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units, other stock-based awards and other cash awards, and provides for vesting requirements which may include time-based or performance-based conditions. The Company reserved 900,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the 2018 Plan in connection with the exercise of awards. As of March 31, 2022, 614,8062023, 566,900 restricted stock units have been granted under the 2018 Plan of which 413,917206,186 restricted stock units arewere unvested.
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The expense associated with all restricted stock grants (including restricted stock shares and restricted stock units) was $2.1 million and $2.2 million for both the three month periodsmonths ended March 31, 20222023 and March 31, 2021, respectively.2022. Unrecognized compensation expense for these awards as of March 31, 20222023 was $17.5$8.7 million and will be amortizedrecognized over the next 36a weighted average period of 25 months.

Note 12:11: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk — The Company has financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk generated in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our clients.  These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, commitments related to standby letters of credit, commitments to originate loans, commitments to sell loans and commitments to buy andor sell securities.  These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk similar to the risk involved in on-balance-sheet items recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.items.

Our exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument from commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual notional amount of those instruments.  We use the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as for on-balance-sheet instruments.
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Outstanding commitments for which no asset or liability for the notional amount has been recorded consisted of the following at the dates indicated (in thousands):
Contract or Notional Amount Contract or Notional Amount
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Commitments to extend creditCommitments to extend credit$3,822,276 $3,527,143 Commitments to extend credit$3,946,366 $4,031,954 
Standby letters of credit and financial guaranteesStandby letters of credit and financial guarantees25,917 21,830 Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees39,312 26,119 
Commitments to originate loansCommitments to originate loans203,163 106,609 Commitments to originate loans74,719 53,266 
Risk participation agreementsRisk participation agreements52,729 40,064 Risk participation agreements48,173 48,566 
Derivatives also included in Note 13:Derivatives also included in Note 13:Derivatives also included in Note 13:
Commitments to originate loans held for saleCommitments to originate loans held for sale66,055 106,590 Commitments to originate loans held for sale26,810 10,525 
Commitments to sell loans secured by one- to four-family residential propertiesCommitments to sell loans secured by one- to four-family residential properties13,878 27,006 Commitments to sell loans secured by one- to four-family residential properties3,842 12,568 
Commitments to sell securities related to mortgage banking activitiesCommitments to sell securities related to mortgage banking activities123,500 127,580 Commitments to sell securities related to mortgage banking activities24,332 7,000 

In addition to the commitments disclosed in the table above, the Company is committed to funding its’ unfunded tax credit investments (see Note 9, Income Taxes).investments. The Company has also entered into agreements to invest in several limited partnerships. As of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the funded balances and remaining outstanding commitments of these investments were as follows (in thousands):

March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Funded BalanceUnfunded BalanceFunded BalanceUnfunded Balance
Limited partnerships investments$7,684 $11,816 $7,642 $9,858 
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Funded BalanceUnfunded BalanceFunded BalanceUnfunded Balance
Limited partnerships investments$10,759 $11,741 $10,272 $12,228 

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a client, as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Many of the commitments may expire without being drawn upon; therefore, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Each client’s creditworthiness is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.  The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the client. Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income producing commercial properties. The Company’s allowance for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 was $12.9$13.4 million and $12.4$14.7 million, respectively.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued to guarantee a client’s performance or payment to a third party.  The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to clients. Under a risk participation agreement, Bannerthe Bank guarantees the financial performance of a borrower on the participated portion of an interest rate swap on a loan.

Interest rates on residential one- to four-family mortgage loan applications are typically rate locked (committed) to clients during the application stage for periods ranging from 30 to 60 days, the most typical period being 45 days. Traditionally, these loan applications with rate lock commitments had the pricing for the sale of these loans locked with various qualified investors under a best-efforts delivery program at or near the time the interest rate is locked with the client. BannerThe Bank then attempts to deliver these loans before their rate locks expired. This arrangement generally required delivery of the loans prior to the expiration of the rate lock. Delays in funding the loans would require a lock extension. The cost of a lock extension at times was borne by the client and at times by Bannerthe Bank. These lock extension costs have not had a material impact to the Company’s operations. For mandatory delivery commitments the Company enters into forward
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commitments at specific prices and settlement dates to deliver either: (1) residential mortgage loans for purchase by secondary market investors (i.e., Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae), or (2) mortgage-backed securities to broker/dealers. The purpose of these forward commitments is to offset the movement in interest rates between the execution of its residential mortgage rate lock commitments with borrowers and the sale of those loans to the secondary market investor. There were nocounterparty default losses on forward contracts during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 or March 31, 2021.2022. Market risk with respect to forward contracts arises principally from changes in the value of contractual positions due to changes in interest rates. The Company limits its exposure to market risk by monitoring differences between commitments to clients and forward contracts with market investors and securities broker/dealers. In the event the Company has forward delivery contract commitments in excess of available mortgage loans, the transaction is completed by either paying or receiving a fee to or from the investor or broker/dealer equal to the increase or decrease in the market value of the forward contract.

In the normal course of business, the Company and/or its subsidiaries have various legal proceedings and other contingent matters outstanding.  These proceedings and the associated legal claims are often contested and the outcome of individual matters is not always predictable.  These claims and counter-claims typically arise during the course of collection efforts on problem loans or with respect to action to enforce liens on properties in which the Bank holds a security interest.   Based upon the information known to management at this time, the Company and the Bankhas accrued $14.9 million related to outstanding legal proceedings. There are not a party to anyno other legal proceedings that management believes would have a material adverse effect on the results of operations or consolidated financial position at March 31, 2022.2023.

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In connection with certain asset sales, the Bank typically makes representations and warranties about the underlying assets conforming to specified guidelines.  If the underlying assets do not conform to the specifications, the Bank may have an obligation to repurchase the assets or indemnify the purchaser against any loss.  The Bank believes that the potential for material loss under these arrangements is remote.  Accordingly, the fair value of such obligations is not material.

NOTE 13:Note 12: DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING

The Company, through its Banner Bank subsidiary, is party to various derivative instruments that are used for asset and liability management and client financing needs. Derivative instruments are contracts between two or more parties that have a notional amount and an underlying variable, require no net investment and allow for the net settlement of positions. The notional amount serves as the basis for the payment provision of the contract and takes the form of units, such as shares or dollars. The underlying variable represents a specified interest rate, index, or other component. The interaction between the notional amount and the underlying variable determines the number of units to be exchanged between the parties and influences the market value of the derivative contract. The Company obtains dealer quotations to value its derivative contracts.

The Company’s predominant derivative and hedging activities involve interest rate swaps related to certain term loans and forward sales contracts associated with mortgage banking activities. Generally, these instruments help the Company manage exposure to market risk and meet client financing needs. Market risk represents the possibility that economic value or net interest income will be adversely affected by fluctuations in external factors such as market-driven interest rates and prices or other economic factors.

Derivatives DesignatedAs of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the notional values or contractual amounts and fair values of the Company’s derivatives were as follows (in thousands):
Asset DerivativesLiability Derivatives
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Notional/ Contract AmountFair ValueNotional/ Contract AmountFair ValueNotional/ Contract AmountFair ValueNotional/ Contract AmountFair Value
Hedged interest rate swaps$— $— $— $— $400,000 $21,747 $400,000 $26,485 
Interest rate swaps not designated in hedge relationships429,876 28,821 440,731 37,119 429,876 28,858 440,731 37,150 
Less: Master netting agreements(13,479)(17,780)(13,479)(17,780)
Less: Cash settlements— — (8,268)(8,705)
Net interest rate swaps15,342 19,339 28,858 37,150 
Risk participation agreements1,225 — 1,283 — 46,948 85 47,283 67 
Mortgage loan commitments31,296 485 15,920 81 — — 12,367 42 
Forward sales contracts1,460 49 16,568 61 30,623 136 3,000 76 
Total$463,857 $15,876 $474,502 $19,481 $507,447 $29,079 $503,381 $37,335 

The Company’s asset derivatives are included in Hedge Relationshipsother assets, while the liability derivatives are included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

Interest Rate Swaps with Dealer Counterparties: The Company’s fixed-rate loans result in exposure to losses in value or net interest income as interest rates change. The risk management objective for hedging fixed-rate loans is to effectively convert the fixed-rate received to a floating rate. The Company has hedged exposure to changes in the fair value of certain fixed-rate loans through the use of interest rate swaps. For a qualifying fair value hedge, changes in the value of the derivatives are recognized in current period earnings along with the corresponding changes in the fair value of the designated hedged item attributable to the risk being hedged.

Under a prior program, clients received fixed interest rate commercial loans and Banner Bank subsequently hedged that fixed-rate loan by entering into an interest rate swap with a dealer counterparty. Banner Bank receives fixed-rate payments from the clients on the loans and makes similar fixed-rate payments to the dealer counterparty on the swaps in exchange for variable-rate payments based on the one-month LIBOR index. Some of these interest rate swaps are designated as fair value hedges. Through application of the “short cut method of accounting,” there is an assumption that the hedges are effective. Banner Bank discontinued originating interest rate swaps under this program in 2008.

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Interest Rate Swaps used in Cash Flow Hedges:

The Company’s floating rate loans result in exposure to losses in value or net interest income as interest rates change. The risk management objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to reduce volatility in net interest income and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish this objective, the Company primarily uses interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. During the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company entered into interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges to hedge the variable cash flows associated with existing floating rate loans. These hedge contracts involve the receipt of fixed-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making floating-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.

For derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk, the unrealized gain or loss on the derivative is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI)AOCI and subsequently reclassified into interest income in the same period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Amounts reported in AOCI related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest income as interest payments are made on the Corporation’sCompany’s variable-rate assets. During the next twelve12 months, the Company estimates that an additional $3.5$15.0 million will be reclassified as an increasea decrease to interest income.

As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the notional values or contractual amounts and fair values of the Company’s derivatives designated in hedge relationships were as follows (in thousands):
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Asset DerivativesLiability Derivatives
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Notional/
Contract Amount
Fair
   Value (1)
Notional/
Contract Amount
Fair
   Value (1)
Notional/
Contract Amount
Fair
   Value (2)
Notional/
Contract Amount
Fair
   Value (2)
Interest Rate Swaps used in Cash Flow Hedges$— $— $— $— $400,000 $502 $400,000 $279 

(1)    Included in Loans Receivable on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
(2)    Included in Other Liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

The following table presents the effect of cash flow hedge accounting on AOCI for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on DerivativeAmount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Included ComponentAmount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Excluded ComponentLocation of Gain or (Loss) Recognized from AOCI into IncomeAmount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into IncomeAmount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Included ComponentAmount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Excluded Component
Interest rate swaps$1,125 $1,125 $— Interest Income$(3,613)$(3,613)$— 

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on DerivativeAmount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Included ComponentAmount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Excluded ComponentLocation of Gain or (Loss) Recognized from AOCI into IncomeAmount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into IncomeAmount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Included ComponentAmount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Excluded Component
Interest rate swaps$(14,025)$(14,025)$— Interest Income$751 $751 $— 

Derivatives Not DesignatedAt March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we recorded total net unrealized losses on cash flow hedges in Hedge RelationshipsAOCI of $16.5 million and $20.1 million, respectively.

Interest Rate Swaps: BannerThe Bank uses an interest rate swap program for commercial loan clients, that provides the client with a variable-rate loan and enters into an interest rate swap in which the client receives a variable-rate payment in exchange for a fixed-rate payment. The Bank offsets its risk exposure by entering into an offsetting interest rate swap with a dealer counterparty for the same notional amount and length of term as the client interest rate swap providing the dealer counterparty with a fixed-rate payment in exchange for a variable-rate payment. These swaps do not qualify as designated hedges; therefore, each swap is accounted for as a freestanding derivative.

Risk Participation Agreements: In conjunction with the purchase or sale of participating interests in loans, the Company also participates in related swaps through risk participation agreements. The existing credit derivatives resulting from these participations are not designated as hedges as they are not used to manage interest rate risk in the Company’s assets or liabilities and are not speculative.

Mortgage Banking:Loan Commitments: The Company sells originated one- to four-family mortgage loans into the secondary mortgage loan markets. During the period of loan origination and prior to the sale of the loans in the secondary market, the Company has exposure to movements in interest rates associated with written interest rate lock commitments with potential borrowers to originate one- to four-family loans that are intended to be sold and for closed one- to four-family mortgage loans held for sale for which fair value accounting has been elected, that are awaiting sale and delivery into the secondary market. The Company economically hedges the risk of changing interest rates associated with these mortgage loan commitments by entering into forward sales contracts to sell one- to four-family mortgage loans or mortgage-backed securities to broker/dealers at specific prices and dates.

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As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the notional values or contractual amounts and fair values of the Company’s derivatives not designated in hedge relationships were as follows (in thousands):
Asset DerivativesLiability Derivatives
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Notional/
Contract Amount
Fair
   Value (1)
Notional/
Contract Amount
Fair
   Value (1)
Notional/
Contract Amount
Fair
   Value (2)
Notional/
Contract Amount
Fair
   Value (2)
Interest rate swaps$472,640 $14,685 $551,606 $20,826 $472,640 $18,574 $551,606 $11,336 
Risk participation agreements1,458 — — — 52,729 218 — — 
Mortgage loan commitments— — 87,986 1,467 71,233 142 26,329 66 
Forward sales contracts137,378 3,062 56,086 88 — — 98,500 74 
$611,476 $17,747 $695,678 $22,381 $596,602 $18,934 $676,435 $11,476 

(1)Included in Other assets on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, with the exception of certain interest swaps and mortgage loan commitments (with a fair value of $3,000 at March 31, 2022 and $20,000 at December 31, 2021), which are included in Loans Receivable.
(2)Included in Other Liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.

Gains (losses) recognized in income within Mortgage banking operations on non-designated hedging instruments for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 20212022, were as follows (in thousands):
Location on Consolidated
Statements of Operations
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022202120232022
Mortgage loan commitmentsMortgage loan commitmentsMortgage banking operations$(1,532)$(2,284)Mortgage loan commitments$440 $(1,532)
Forward sales contractsForward sales contractsMortgage banking operations2,212 3,011 Forward sales contracts(142)2,212 
$680 $727 $298 $680 

The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty to these agreements. Credit risk of the financial contract is controlled through the credit approval, limits, and monitoring procedures and management does not expect the counterparties to fail their obligations.

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In connection with the interest rate swaps between Bannerthe Bank and the dealer counterparties, the agreements contain a provision where if Bannerthe Bank fails to maintain its status as a well/adequately capitalized institution, then the counterparty could terminate the derivative positions and Bannerthe Bank would be required to settle its obligations. Similarly, Bannerthe Bank could be required to settle its obligations under certain of its agreements if specific regulatory events occur, such as a publicly issued prompt corrective action directive, cease and desist order, or a capital maintenance agreement that required Bannerthe Bank to maintain a specific capital level. If Bannerthe Bank had breached any of these provisions at March 31, 20222023 or December 31, 2021,2022, it could have been required to settle its obligations under the agreements at the termination value. As of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the termination value of derivatives in a net liability positionCompany had no obligations to dealer counterparties related to these agreements was $676,000 and $24.9 million, respectively.agreements. The Company generally posts collateral against derivative liabilities in the form of cash, government agency-issued bonds, mortgage-backed securities, or commercial mortgage-backed securities. Collateral posted against derivative liabilities was $40.4$20.7 million and $45.8$22.2 million as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively. The collateral posted included restricted cash of $14.3 million and $15.9 million as of March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Derivative assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value on the balance sheet. Master netting agreements allow the Company to settle all derivative contracts held with a single counterparty on a net basis and to offset net derivative positions with related collateral where applicable. In addition, some of interest rate swap derivatives between Banner Bankthe Company and the dealer counterparties are cleared through central clearing houses. These clearing houses characterize the variation margin payments as settlements of the derivative’s market exposure and not as collateral. The variation margin is treated as an adjustment to our cash collateral, as well as a corresponding adjustment to our derivative liability. As of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the variation margin adjustment was a negative adjustment of $11.8$8.3 million and $10.7$8.7 million, respectively.

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The following tables present additional information related to the Company’s derivative contracts, by type of financial instrument, as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 (in thousands):
March 31, 2022
Gross Amounts of Financial Instruments Not Offset in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
Gross Amounts RecognizedAmounts offset
in the Statement
of Financial Condition
Net Amounts
in the Statement
of Financial Condition
Netting Adjustment Per Applicable Master Netting AgreementsFair Value
of Financial Collateral
in the Statement
of Financial Condition
Net Amount
Derivative assets
Interest rate swaps$14,685 $— $14,685 $— $— $14,685 
$14,685 $— $14,685 $— $— $14,685 
Derivative liabilities
Interest rate swaps$19,076 $— $19,076 $— $(676)$18,400 
$19,076 $— $19,076 $— $(676)$18,400 
December 31, 2021
Gross Amounts of Financial Instruments Not Offset in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
Gross Amounts RecognizedAmounts offset
in the Statement
of Financial Condition
Net Amounts
in the Statement
of Financial Condition
Netting Adjustment Per Applicable Master Netting AgreementsFair Value
of Financial Collateral
in the Statement
of Financial Condition
Net Amount
Derivative assets
Interest rate swaps$20,826 $— $20,826 $— $— $20,826 
$20,826 $— $20,826 $— $— $20,826 
Derivative liabilities
Interest rate swaps$11,615 $— $11,615 $— $(9,669)$1,946 
$11,615 $— $11,615 $— $(9,669)$1,946 

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NOTE 14: REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CLIENTS

Disaggregation of Revenue:

Deposit fees and other service charges for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 are summarized as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021
Deposit service charges$5,467 $4,113 
Debit and credit card interchange fees5,677 5,290 
Debit and credit card expense(2,624)(2,520)
Merchant services income3,536 3,142 
Merchant services expense(2,898)(2,532)
Other service charges2,031 1,446 
Total deposit fees and other service charges$11,189 $8,939 

Deposit fees and other service charges

Deposit fees and other service charges include transaction and non-transaction based deposit fees. Transaction based fees on deposit accounts are charged to deposit clients for specific services provided to the client. These fees include such items as wire fees, official check fees, and overdraft fees. These are contract specific to each individual transaction and do not extend beyond the individual transaction. The performance obligation is completed and the fees are recognized at the time the specific transactional service is provided to the client. Non-transactional deposit fees are typically monthly account maintenance fees charged on deposit accounts. These are day-to-day contracts that can be canceled by either party without notice. The performance obligation is satisfied and the fees are recognized on a monthly basis after the service period is completed.

Debit and credit card interchange income and expenses

Debit and credit card interchange income represent fees earned when a debit or credit card issued by the Bank is used to purchase goods or services at a merchant. The merchant’s bank pays the Bank a default interchange rate set by MasterCard on a transaction by transaction basis. The merchant acquiring bank can stop accepting the Bank’s cards at any time and the Bank can stop further use of cards issued by them at any time. The performance obligation is satisfied and the fees are earned when the cost of the transaction is charged to the Bank’s cardholders’ card. Direct expenses associated with the credit and debit card are recorded as a net reduction against the interchange income.

Merchant services income

Merchant services income represents fees earned by the Bank for card payment services provided to its merchant clients. The Bank has a contract with a third party to provide card payment services to the Bank’s merchants that contract for those services. The third party provider has contracts with the Bank’s merchants to provide the card payment services. The Bank does not have a direct contractual relationship with its merchants for these services. The Bank sets the rates for the services provided by the third party. The third party provider passes the payments made by the Bank’s merchants through to the Bank. The Bank, in turn, pays the third party provider for the services it provides to the Bank’s merchants. These payments to the third party provider are recorded as expenses as a net reduction against fee income. In addition, a portion of the payment received by the Bank represents interchange fees which are passed through to the card issuing bank. Income is primarily earned based on the dollar volume and number of transactions processed. The performance obligation is satisfied and the related fee is earned when each payment is accepted by the processing network.
March 31, 2023
Gross Amounts of Financial Instruments Not Offset in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
Gross Amounts RecognizedAmounts offset
in the Statement
of Financial Condition
Net Amounts
in the Statement
of Financial Condition
Netting Adjustment Per Applicable Master Netting AgreementsFair Value
of Financial Collateral
in the Statement
of Financial Condition
Net Amount
Derivative assets
Interest rate swaps$28,821 $(13,479)$15,342 $— $— $15,342 
$28,821 $(13,479)$15,342 $— $— $15,342 
Derivative liabilities
Interest rate swaps$50,605 $(21,747)$28,858 $— $(13,435)$15,423 
$50,605 $(21,747)$28,858 $— $(13,435)$15,423 
December 31, 2022
Gross Amounts of Financial Instruments Not Offset in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
Gross Amounts RecognizedAmounts offset
in the Statement
of Financial Condition
Net Amounts
in the Statement
of Financial Condition
Netting Adjustment Per Applicable Master Netting AgreementsFair Value
of Financial Collateral
in the Statement
of Financial Condition
Net Amount
Derivative assets
Interest rate swaps$37,119 $(17,780)$19,339 $— $— $19,339 
$37,119 $(17,780)$19,339 $— $— $19,339 
Derivative liabilities
Interest rate swaps$63,634 $(26,484)$37,150 $— $(14,972)$22,178 
$63,634 $(26,484)$37,150 $— $(14,972)$22,178 


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ITEM 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Executive Overview

We areBanner is a bank holding company incorporated in the State of Washington, which wholly owns one subsidiary bank, Banner Bank. BannerThe Bank is a Washington-chartered commercial bank that conducts business from its main office in Walla Walla, Washington and, as of March 31, 2022,2023, it had 141 full service137 branch offices and 18 loan production offices located in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho and Utah.  Banner Corporation is subject to regulation by the Federal Reserve.  BannerThe Bank is subject to regulation by the Washington DFI and the FDIC.  As of March 31, 2022,2023, we had total consolidated assets of $16.78$15.53 billion, total loans of $9.15$10.16 billion, total deposits of $14.52$13.15 billion and total shareholders’ equity of $1.56$1.53 billion.

BannerThe Bank is a regional bank which offers a wide variety of commercial banking services and financial products to individuals, businesses and public sector entities in its primary market areas.  The Bank’s primary business is that of traditional banking institutions, accepting deposits and originating loans in locations surrounding theirour offices in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho and Idaho.  BannerUtah.  The Bank is also an active participant in secondary loan markets, engaging in mortgage banking operations largely through the origination and sale of one- to four-family and multifamily residential loans.  Lending activities include commercial business and commercial real estate loans, agriculture
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business loans, construction and land development loans, one- to four-family and multifamily residential loans, SBA loans and consumer loans.

Banner Corporation’sBanner’s successful execution of itsa super community bank model and strategic initiatives have delivered solid core operating results and profitability over the last several years. Banner’s longer term strategic initiatives continue to focus on originating high quality assets and client acquisition, which we believe will continue to generate strong revenue while maintaining the Company’s moderate risk profile.

ForItem 303 of Regulation S-K allows registrants to compare the results of the most recently completed quarter to the results of either the immediately preceding quarter or the corresponding quarter of the preceding year. Banner has elected to compare our results for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, our net income was $44.0 million, or $1.27 per diluted share, compared to $49.9 million, or $1.44 per diluted share, for the preceding quarterwhere applicable, throughout this Management’s Discussion and compared to $46.9 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. The current quarter was positively impacted by the recapture of provision for credit losses, decreased funding costs and decreased non-interest expense, offset by decreased mortgage banking income and reduced interest income due to lower yields on total interest earning assets and a decline in the acceleration of the recognition of deferred loan fee income due to loan repayments from SBA PPP loan forgiveness compared to both the preceding and prior year quarters.Analysis.

Our adjusted earnings (a non-GAAP financial measure), which excludes net gain or loss on sales of securities, changes in the valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value, merger and acquisition-related expenses, COVID-19 expenses, Banner Forward expenses, loss on extinguishment of debt and related tax expenses or benefits, were $46.1 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, comparedFirst Quarter 2023 Highlights
Revenues decreased 6% to $50.7 million, or $1.47 per diluted share, for the preceding quarter and compared to $47.7 million, or $1.35 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2021.

During the third quarter of 2021 we began implementing Banner Forward, a bank-wide initiative to drive revenue growth and reduce operating expense. The remaining efficiency-related initiatives are anticipated to be implemented sequentially over the next two quarters with implementation of the revenue initiatives ramping up in the second half of the year. Full implementation is expected by 2023, with the goal of delivering sequential improvements in operating performance over the course of the next five quarters while staying true to our mission and values. Banner Forward is focused on accelerating growth in commercial banking, deepening relationships with retail clients, and advancing technology strategies to enhance our digital service channels, while streamlining underwriting and back office processes. During the first quarter of 2022, we incurred expenses of $2.5 million related to Banner Forward.

Our operating results depend primarily on our net interest income, which is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets, consisting primarily of loans and investment securities, and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, composed primarily of client deposits, FHLB advances, other borrowings, subordinated notes, and junior subordinated debentures. Net interest income is primarily a function of our interest rate spread, which is the difference between the yield earned on interest-earning assets and the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities, as well as a function of the average balances of interest-earning assets, interest-bearing liabilities and non-interest-bearing funding sources including non-interest-bearing deposits. Our net interest income decreased $2.9 million, or 2% to $118.7$162.6 million, compared to $121.5$172.1 million in the preceding quarter and increased $1.0 million, or 1%, compared to $117.7 million for the same quarter one year earlier. The lower netquarter.
Net interest income during the quarter compareddecreased 4% to the preceding quarter was primarily due to a decline in the acceleration of the recognition of deferred loan fee income due to loan repayments from SBA PPP loan forgiveness and a decrease in average interest-earning assets, partially offset by decreases in the cost of funding liabilities. The increase in net interest income during the current quarter compared to the prior year quarter was primarily due to decreases in the cost of funding liabilities as well as an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets, partially offset by a decline in the acceleration of the recognition of deferred loan fee income due to loan repayments from SBA PPP loan forgiveness and lower yields on average interest-earning assets.

Our net income is also affected by the level of our non-interest income, including deposit fees and other service charges, results of mortgage banking operations, which includes gains and losses on the sale of loans and servicing fees, gains and losses on the sale of securities, as well as our non-interest expenses and provisions for credit losses and income taxes. In addition, our net income is affected by the net change in the value of certain financial instruments carried at fair value.

Our total revenues (net interest income plus total non-interest income) for the first quarter of 2022 decreased 5% to $138.1 million, compared to $146.0 million in the preceding quarter, and decreased $3.9 million, or 3%, compared to $141.9 million for the same period a year earlier, primarily due to a decline in the acceleration of the recognition of deferred loan fee income due to loan repayments from SBA PPP loan forgiveness as well as lower income from mortgage banking operations.  Our total non-interest income, which is a component of total revenue and includes the net gain on sale of securities and changes in the value of financial instruments carried at fair value, was $19.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, compared to $24.5 million in the preceding quarter and $24.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, primarily due to the decrease in mortgage banking income and the preceding quarter including some positive fair value gains, partially offset by an increase in deposit fees and other services charges. The decrease in mortgage banking income for the current quarter compared to both the preceding and prior year quarters was primarily due to a decrease in the gain on sale margin on one- to four-family held-for-sale loans as well as a reduction in the volume of one- to four-family sold. The lower mortgage banking revenue for the current quarter compared to both the preceding and prior year quarters is also due in part to a downward fair value adjustment recorded on multifamily held for sale loans at quarter end due to increases in market interest rates.

Non-interest expense was $91.2$153.3 million in the first quarter of 2022,2023, compared to $91.8$159.1 million in the preceding quarter and $93.5quarter.
Net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis, was 4.30%, compared to 4.23% in the preceding quarter.
Mortgage banking revenues increased 16% to $2.7 million, compared to $2.3 million in the first quarter of 2021. Our non-interest expense decreasedpreceding quarter.
Return on average assets was 1.44%, compared to 1.34% in the first quarter of 2022,preceding quarter.
Net loans receivable increased to $10.02 billion at March 31, 2023, compared to the preceding quarter largely as a result$10.01 billion at December 31, 2022.
Non-performing assets increased to $27.1 million, or 0.17% of decreases in occupancy and equipment expenses, advertising and marketing expenses and loss on extinguishment of debt, partially offset by an increase in salary and employee benefits expenses primarily due to severance costs and typical higher payroll taxes in the first quarter of
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a year partially offset by lower salary expense and a decrease in capitalized loan origination costs. The decrease in non-interest expense during the first quarter of 2022,total assets, at March 31, 2023, compared to the same quarter a year ago was largely as a result$23.4 million, or 0.15% of decreases in salary and employee benefits expense, primarily due to a reduction in staffing, and professional and legal expenses, primarily due to a reduction in consultant expense, partially offset by a decrease in capitalized loan origination costs and the loss on extinguishment of debt.total assets at December 31, 2022.

We recorded a $7.0 million recapture of provision for credit losses in the quarter ended March 31, 2022, compared to a $5.2 million recapture of provision for credit losses in the prior quarter and a $9.3 million provision for credit losses for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. The recapture of provision for credit losses for the current and preceding quarters primarily reflects improvement in the level of adversely classified loans as well as in the economic indicators utilized to calculate credit losses. The allowance for credit losses - loans was $141.5 million, or 1.39% of total loans receivable, at both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
Core deposits (non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts) decreased to $12.20 billion at March 31, 2022 was $125.5 million, representing 674% of non-performing loans,2023, compared to $132.1 million, or 578% of non-performing loans$12.90 billion at December 31, 2021. In addition to the allowance for credit losses - loans, Banner maintains an allowance for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments which was $12.9 million2022. Core deposits represented 93% of total deposits at March 31, 2022,2023.
The Bank’s uninsured deposits were 33% of total deposits at March 31, 2023, compared to $12.4 million35% at December 31, 2021. Non-performing loans2022.
The Bank’s uninsured deposits excluding collateralized public deposits and affiliate deposits were $18.6 million31% at March 31, 2022,2023, compared to $22.8 million33% at December 31, 2021 and $36.6 million a year earlier. (See Note 4, Loans Receivable and2022.
Available borrowing capacity was $4.25 billion at March 31, 2023, compared to $4.31 billion at December 31, 2022.
On balance sheet liquidity was $3.40 billion at March 31, 2023, compared to $3.77 billion at December 31, 2022.
Dividends paid to shareholders were $0.48 per share in the Allowance for Credit Losses, as well as “Asset Quality” belowquarter ended March 31, 2023, up from $0.44 per share in this Form 10-Q.)the quarter ended December 31, 2022.
Common shareholders’ equity per share increased 5% to $44.64 at March 31, 2023, compared to $42.59 at the preceding quarter end.
Tangible common shareholders’ equity per share* increased 7% to $33.52 at March 31, 2023, compared to $31.41 at the preceding quarter end.

*Non-GAAP financial measures:Financial Measures: Net income, revenues and other earnings and expense information excluding fair value adjustments, gains or losses on the sale of securities, merger and acquisition-related expenses, loss on extinguishment of debt, COVID-19 expenses, Banner Forward expenses, amortization of CDI, REO operations, state/municipal tax expense and the related tax benefit, are non-GAAP financial measures.  Management has presented these and other non-GAAP financial measures in this discussion and analysis because it believes that they provide useful and comparative information to assess trends in our core operations and to facilitate the comparison of our performance with the performance of our peers. However, these non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental and are not a substitute for any analysis based on GAAP. Where applicable, we have also presented comparable earnings information using GAAP financial measures. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures, see the tables below. Because not all companies use the same calculations, our presentation may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures as calculated by other companies. See “Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021” for more detailed information about our financial performance.

The following tables set forth reconciliationsAdjusted revenue, diluted adjusted earnings per share and adjusted efficiency ratio are non-GAAP financial measures. To calculate the adjusted revenue, diluted adjusted earnings per share and adjusted efficiency ratio, we make adjustments to our GAAP revenues and expenses as reported on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures discussedprovide information to investors that is useful in this reportevaluating the operating performance and trends of financial services companies, including the Company (dollars in thousands except per share data):
Quarters Ended
Mar 31, 2022Dec 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021
ADJUSTED REVENUE
Net interest income (GAAP)$118,654 $121,530 $117,661 
Total non-interest income19,427 24,474 24,272 
Total revenue (GAAP)138,081 146,004 141,933 
Exclude net (gain) loss on sale of securities(435)136 (485)
Exclude change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value(49)(2,721)(59)
Adjusted Revenue (non-GAAP)$137,597 $143,419 $141,389 
Quarters Ended
Mar 31, 2022Dec 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021
ADJUSTED EARNINGS
Net income (GAAP)$43,963 $49,927 $46,855 
Exclude net (gain) loss on sale of securities(435)136 (485)
Exclude net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value(49)(2,721)(59)
Exclude merger and acquisition-related expenses— — 571 
Exclude COVID-19 expenses— 127 148 
Exclude Banner Forward expenses2,465 1,157 950 
Exclude loss on extinguishment of debt793 2,284 — 
Exclude related net tax benefit(666)(236)(270)
Total adjusted earnings (non-GAAP)$46,071 $50,674 $47,710 
Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)$1.27 $1.44 $1.33 
Diluted adjusted earnings per share (non-GAAP)$1.33 $1.47 $1.35 
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Quarters Ended
Mar 31, 2022Dec 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021
ADJUSTED EFFICIENCY RATIO
Non-interest expense (GAAP)$91,195 $91,805 $93,527 
Exclude merger and acquisition-related expenses— — (571)
Exclude COVID-19 expenses— (127)(148)
Exclude Banner Forward expenses(2,465)(1,157)(950)
Exclude CDI amortization(1,424)(1,574)(1,711)
Exclude state/municipal tax expense(1,162)(976)(1,065)
Exclude REO operations79 (49)242 
Exclude loss on extinguishment of debt(793)(2,284)— 
Adjusted non-interest expense (non-GAAP)$85,430 $85,638 $89,324 
Net interest income (GAAP)$118,654 $121,530 $117,661 
Non-interest income (GAAP)19,427 24,474 24,272 
Total revenue138,081 146,004 141,933 
Exclude net (gain) loss on sale of securities(435)136 (485)
Exclude net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value(49)(2,721)(59)
Adjusted revenue (non-GAAP)$137,597 $143,419 $141,389 
Efficiency ratio (GAAP)66.04 %62.88 %65.90 %
Adjusted efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)62.09 %59.71 %63.18 %
Quarters Ended
Mar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022
ADJUSTED REVENUE
Net interest income (GAAP)$153,312 $159,071 $118,654 
Non-interest income (GAAP)9,277 13,070 19,427 
Total revenue (GAAP)162,589 172,141 138,081 
Exclude: Net loss (gain) on sale of securities7,252 3,721 (435)
Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value552 (157)(49)
Adjusted Revenue (non-GAAP)$170,393 $175,705 $137,597 
Quarters Ended
Mar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022
ADJUSTED EARNINGS
Net income (GAAP)$55,555 $54,380 $43,963 
Exclude: Net loss (gain) on sale of securities7,252 3,721 (435)
Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value552 (157)(49)
Banner Forward expenses143 838 2,465 
Loss on extinguishment of debt— — 793 
Related net tax benefit(1,907)(1,057)(666)
Total adjusted earnings (non-GAAP)$61,595 $57,725 $46,071 
Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)$1.61 $1.58 $1.27 
Diluted adjusted earnings per share (non-GAAP)$1.79 $1.68 $1.33 
Quarters Ended
Mar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022
ADJUSTED EFFICIENCY RATIO
Non-interest expense (GAAP)$94,621 $99,013 $91,195 
Exclude: Banner Forward expenses(143)(838)(2,465)
CDI amortization(1,050)(1,215)(1,424)
State and municipal tax expense(1,300)(1,304)(1,162)
REO operations277 (28)79 
Loss on extinguishment of debt— — (793)
Adjusted non-interest expense (non-GAAP)$92,405 $95,628 $85,430 
Net interest income (GAAP)$153,312 $159,071 $118,654 
Non-interest income (GAAP)9,277 13,070 19,427 
Total revenue (GAAP)162,589 172,141 138,081 
Exclude: Net loss (gain) on sale of securities7,252 3,721 (435)
Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value552 (157)(49)
Adjusted revenue (non-GAAP)$170,393 $175,705 $137,597 
Efficiency ratio (GAAP)58.20 %57.52 %66.04 %
Adjusted efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)54.23 %54.43 %62.09 %



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The ratio of tangible common shareholders’ equity to tangible assets is also a non-GAAP financial measure. We calculate tangible common equity by excluding goodwill and other intangible assets from shareholders’ equity. We calculate tangible assets by excluding the balance of goodwill and other intangible assets from total assets. We believe that this is consistent with the treatment by our bank regulatory agencies, which exclude goodwill and other intangible assets from the calculation of risk-based capital ratios. Management believes that this non-GAAP financial measure provides information to investors that is useful in understanding the basis of our capital position (dollars in thousands except per share data).
TANGIBLE COMMON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY TO TANGIBLE ASSETSTANGIBLE COMMON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY TO TANGIBLE ASSETSTANGIBLE COMMON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY TO TANGIBLE ASSETS
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2021
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022March 31, 2022
Shareholders’ equity (GAAP)Shareholders’ equity (GAAP)$1,563,780 $1,690,327 $1,618,817 Shareholders’ equity (GAAP)$1,531,695 $1,456,432 $1,563,780 
Exclude goodwill and other intangible assets, net Exclude goodwill and other intangible assets, net386,552 387,976 392,836  Exclude goodwill and other intangible assets, net381,511 382,561 386,552 
Tangible common shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP)Tangible common shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP)$1,177,228 $1,302,351 $1,225,981 Tangible common shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP)$1,150,184 $1,073,871 $1,177,228 
Total assets (GAAP)Total assets (GAAP)$16,776,171 $16,804,872 $16,119,792 Total assets (GAAP)$15,533,603 $15,833,431 $16,776,171 
Exclude goodwill and other intangible assets, net Exclude goodwill and other intangible assets, net386,552 387,976 392,836  Exclude goodwill and other intangible assets, net381,511 382,561 386,552 
Total tangible assets (non-GAAP)Total tangible assets (non-GAAP)$16,389,619 $16,416,896 $15,726,956 Total tangible assets (non-GAAP)$15,152,092 $15,450,870 $16,389,619 
Common shareholders’ equity to total assets (GAAP)Common shareholders’ equity to total assets (GAAP)9.32 %10.06 %10.04 %Common shareholders’ equity to total assets (GAAP)9.86 %9.20 %9.32 %
Tangible common shareholders’ equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)Tangible common shareholders’ equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)7.18 %7.93 %7.80 %Tangible common shareholders’ equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)7.59 %6.95 %7.18 %
TANGIBLE COMMON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY PER SHARETANGIBLE COMMON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY PER SHARETANGIBLE COMMON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY PER SHARE
Tangible common shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP)Tangible common shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP)$1,177,228 $1,302,351 $1,225,981 Tangible common shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP)$1,150,184 $1,073,871 $1,177,228 
Common shares outstanding at end of periodCommon shares outstanding at end of period34,372,784 34,252,632 34,735,343 Common shares outstanding at end of period34,308,540 34,194,018 34,372,784 
Common shareholders’ equity (book value) per share (GAAP)Common shareholders’ equity (book value) per share (GAAP)$45.49 $49.35 $46.60 Common shareholders’ equity (book value) per share (GAAP)$44.64 $42.59 $45.49 
Tangible common shareholders’ equity (tangible book value) per share (non-GAAP)Tangible common shareholders’ equity (tangible book value) per share (non-GAAP)$34.25 $38.02 $35.29 Tangible common shareholders’ equity (tangible book value) per share (non-GAAP)$33.52 $31.41 $34.25 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is intended to assist in understanding our financial condition and results of operations.  The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Selected Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

Summary of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Various elementsOur critical accounting estimates are described in detail in the Critical Accounting Estimates section of our accounting policies, by their nature,the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on February 21, 2023 (“2022 Form 10-K”). The condensed consolidated financial statements are inherently subjectprepared in conformity with GAAP and follow general practices within the financial services industry, in which the Company operates. This preparation requires management to estimation techniques, valuationmake estimates, assumptions, and other subjective assessments.  In particular, management has identified certain accounting policiesjudgments that due toaffect the judgments, estimates and assumptions inherent in those policies, are critical to an understanding of our financial statements.  Management believes the judgments, estimates and assumptions usedamounts reported in the preparationfinancial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates, assumptions, and judgments are based on information available as of the date of the financial statementsstatements. As this information changes, actual results could differ from the estimates, assumptions, and judgments reflected in the financial statements. Certain estimates inherently have a greater reliance on the use of assumptions and judgments and, as such, have a greater possibility of producing results that could be materially different than originally reported. Management believes that the allowance for credit losses, fair value, goodwill, income taxes and deferred tax assets and legal contingencies are appropriateimportant to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations and requires significant judgements and assumptions which are susceptible to significant changes based on the factual circumstances at the time.  However, given the sensitivity of the financial statements to these critical accounting policies, the use of other judgments, estimates and assumptions could result in material differences in our results of operations or financial condition.  Further, subsequent changes in economic or market conditions could have a material impact on these estimates and our financial condition and operating results in future periods.current environment. There have been no significant changes in our application of critical accounting policiesestimates since December 31, 2021.  For additional information concerning critical accounting policies, see the Selected Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements and the following:

Provision and Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans: (Note 4) The methodology for determining the allowance for credit losses - loans is considered a critical accounting policy by management because of the high degree of judgment involved, the subjectivity of the assumptions used, and the potential for changes in the economic environment that could result in changes to the amount of the recorded allowance for credit losses. Among the material estimates required to establish the allowance for credit losses - loans are: a reasonable and supportable forecast; a reasonable and supportable forecast period and the reversion period; value of collateral; strength of guarantors; the amount and timing of future cash flows for loans individually evaluated; and determination of the qualitative loss factors. All of these estimates are susceptible to significant change. The allowance for credit losses - loans is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans. The Bank has elected to exclude accrued interest receivable from the amortized cost basis in their estimate of the allowance for credit losses. The provision for credit losses reflects the amount required to maintain the allowance for credit losses at an appropriate level based upon management’s evaluation of the adequacy of collective and individual loss reserves.  The Company has established systematic methodologies for the determination of the adequacy of the Company’s allowance for credit losses.  The methodologies are set forth in a formal policy and take into consideration the need for a valuation allowance for loans evaluated on a collective (pool) basis which have similar risk characteristics as well as allowances that are tied to individual loans
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that do not share risk characteristics. The Company increases its allowance for credit losses by charging provisions for credit losses on its Consolidated Statement of Operations. Losses related to specific assets are applied as a reduction of the carrying value of the assets and charged against the allowance for credit loss reserve when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Recoveries on previously charged off loans are credited to the allowance for credit losses.

Management estimates the allowance for credit losses - loans using relevant information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The allowance for credit losses - loans is maintained at a level sufficient to provide for expected credit losses over the life of the loan based on evaluating historical credit loss experience and making adjustments to historical loss information for differences in the specific risk characteristics in the current loan portfolio.  These factors include, among others, changes in the size and composition of the loan portfolio, differences in underwriting standards, delinquency rates, actual loss experience and current economic conditions.

The allowance for credit losses - loans is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist. In estimating the component of the allowance for credit losses for loans that share common risk characteristics, loans are pooled based on loan type and areas of risk concentration. For loans evaluated collectively, the allowance for credit losses - loans is calculated using life of loan historical losses adjusted for economic forecasts and current conditions.

For commercial real estate, multifamily real estate, construction and land, commercial business and agricultural loans with risk rating segmentation, historical credit loss assumptions are estimated using a model that categorizes loan pools based on loan type and risk rating. For one- to four- family residential loans, consumer loans, home equity lines of credit, small business loans, and small balance commercial real estate loans, historical credit loss assumptions are estimated using a model that categorizes loan pools based on loan type and delinquency status. These models calculate an expected life-of-loan loss percentage for each loan category by calculating the probability of default, based on the migration of loans from performing to loss by risk rating or delinquency categories using historical life-of-loan analysis and the severity of loss, based on the aggregate net lifetime losses incurred for each loan pool. For credit cards, historical credit loss assumptions are estimated using a model that calculates an expected life-of-loan loss percentage for each loan category by considering the historical cumulative losses based on the aggregate net lifetime losses incurred for each loan pool. The model captures historical loss data commencing with the first quarter of 2008. For loans evaluated collectively, management uses economic indicators to adjust the historical loss rates so that they better reflect management’s expectations of future conditions over the remaining lives of the loans in the portfolio based on reasonable and supportable forecasts. These economic indicators are selected based on correlation to the Company’s historical credit loss experience and are evaluated for each loan category. The economic indicators evaluated include the unemployment rate, gross domestic product, real estate price indices and growth, industrial employment, corporate profits, the household consumer debt service ratio, the household mortgage debt service ratio, and single family median home price growth. Management considers various economic scenarios and forecasts when evaluating the economic indicators and probability weights the various scenarios to arrive at the forecast that most reflects management’s expectations of future conditions. The selection of a more optimistic or pessimistic economic forecast would result in a lower or higher allowance for credit losses. The use of a protracted slump economic forecast would have increased the allowance for credit losses - loans by approximately 6% as of March 31, 2022, where the use of a stronger near-term growth economic forecast would result in a negligible decrease in the allowance for credit losses - loans as of March 31, 2022. The allowance for credit losses - loans is then adjusted for the period in which those forecasts are considered to be reasonable and supportable. To the extent the lives of the loans in the portfolio extend beyond the period for which a reasonable and supportable forecast can be made, the adjustments discontinue to be applied so that the model reverts back to the historical loss rates using a straight line reversion method. Management selected a reasonable and supportable forecast period of 12 months with a reversion period of 12 months. Both the reasonable and supportable forecast period and the reversion period are periodically reviewed by management.

Further, for loans evaluated collectively, management also considers qualitative and environmental (QE) factors for each loan category to adjust for differences between the historical periods used to calculate historical loss rates and expected conditions over the remaining lives of the loans in the portfolio. In determining the aggregate adjustment needed management considers the financial condition of the borrowers, the nature and volume of the loans, the remaining terms and the extent of prepayments on the loans, the volume and severity of past due and classified loans as well as the value of the underlying collateral on loans in which the collateral dependent practical expedient has not been used. Management also considers the Company’s lending policies, the quality of the Company’s credit review system, the quality of the Company’s management and lending staff, and the regulatory and economic environments in the areas in which the Company’s lending activities are concentrated. Management uses a scale to assign QE factor adjustments based on the level of estimated impact which requires a significant amount of judgment. Generally, adjustments to QE factors are made in five basis-point increments. Some QE factors impact all loan segments equally while others may impact some loan segments more or less than others. If management’s judgment were different for a QE factor that impacts all loan segments equally, a five basis-point change in this QE factor would increase or decrease the allowance for credit losses by 3.6% as of March 31, 2022.

Fair Value Accounting and Measurement: (Note 8) We use fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain financial assets and liabilities.  A hierarchical disclosure framework associated with the level of pricing observability is utilized in measuring financial instruments at fair value. The degree of judgment utilized in measuring the fair value of financial instruments generally correlates to the level of pricing observability. Financial instruments with readily available active quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices generally will have a higher degree of pricing observability and a lesser degree of judgment utilized in measuring fair value. Conversely, financial instruments rarely traded or not quoted will generally have little or no pricing observability and a higher degree of judgment utilized in measuring fair value. Determining the fair value of financial instruments with unobservable inputs requires a significant amount of judgment. This includes the discount rate used to fair value our trust preferred securities and junior subordinated debentures. A 25 basis-point increase or decrease in the discount rate used to calculate the fair value of our trust preferred securities would
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result in a $832,000 decrease or increase in the reported fair value as of March 31, 2022, with an offsetting adjustment to our non-interest income. A 25 basis-point increase or decrease in the discount rate used to calculate the fair value of our junior subordinated debentures would result in a $2.1 million decrease or increase in the reported fair value as of March 31, 2022, with an offsetting adjustment to our accumulated other comprehensive income.  

Goodwill: (Note 6) Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase consideration paid over the fair value of the assets acquired, net of the fair values of liabilities assumed in a business combination and is not amortized but is reviewed annually, or more frequently as current circumstances and conditions warrant, for impairment. An assessment of qualitative factors is completed to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. The qualitative assessment involves judgment by management on determining whether there have been any triggering events that have occurred which would indicate potential impairment. Such trigger events considered by management could include: a) macroeconomic conditions such as a deterioration in general economic conditions, limitations on accessing capital, or other developments in equity and credit markets; b) industry and market considerations such as a deterioration in the environment in which an entity operates, an increased competitive environment, a decline in market-dependent multiples or metrics (consider in both absolute terms and relative to peers), a change in the market for an entity’s products or services, or a regulatory or political development; c) cost factors such as increases in labor, or other costs that have a negative effect on earnings and cash flows; d) overall financial performance such as negative or declining cash flows or a decline in actual or planned revenue or earnings compared with actual and projected results of relevant prior periods; e) other relevant entity-specific events such as changes in management, key personnel, strategy, or clients; or litigation; f) events affecting a reporting unit such as a change in the composition or carrying amount of its net assets, a more-likely-than-not expectation of selling or disposing of all, or a portion, of a reporting unit, the testing for recoverability of a significant asset group within a reporting unit; g) if applicable, a sustained decrease in share price (consider in both absolute terms and relative to peers). If the qualitative analysis concludes that further analysis is required, then a quantitative impairment test would be completed. The quantitative goodwill impairment test is used to identify the existence of impairment and the amount of impairment loss and compares the reporting unit’s estimated fair values, including goodwill, to its carrying amount. If a quantitative goodwill impairment test is required, management would engage a third-party valuation firm to estimate the fair value of the reporting unit. Various valuation methodologies are considered when estimating the reporting unit’s fair value. These methodologies could include a comparable transaction approach, a control premium approach and a discounted cash flow approach, as well as others. The specific factors used in these various valuation methodologies that require judgment include the selection of comparable market transactions, discount rates, earnings capitalization rates and the future projected earnings of the reporting unit. Changes in these assumptions could result in changes to the estimated fair value of the reporting unit. If the fair value exceeds the carry amount, then goodwill is not considered impaired. If the carrying amount exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized equal to the amount of excess, limited to the amount of total goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The impairment loss would be recognized as a charge to earnings. The Company completed an assessment of qualitative factors and the potential triggering events noted above as of March 31, 2022 and concluded that no further analysis was required as it is more likely than not that the fair value of Banner Bank, the reporting unit, exceeds the carrying value.

Income Taxes and Deferred Taxes: (Note 9) The Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries file consolidated U.S. federal income tax returns, as well as state income tax returns in Oregon, California, Utah, Idaho and Montana.  Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method.  Under this method a deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the enacted tax rates which are expected to be in effect when the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax basis of existing assets and liabilities are expected to be reported in the Company’s income tax returns.  The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.  A 1% change in tax rates would result in a $3.6 million increase or decrease in our net deferred tax asset as of March 31, 2022. We assess the appropriate tax treatment of transactions and filing positions after considering statutes, regulations, judicial precedent and other pertinent information and maintain tax accruals consistent with our evaluation. Changes in the estimate of accrued taxes occur periodically due to changes in tax rates, interpretations of tax laws, the status of examinations by the tax authorities and newly enacted statutory, judicial and regulatory guidance that could impact the relative merits of tax positions. These changes, when they occur, impact accrued taxes and can materially affect our operating results. A valuation allowance is required to be recognized if it is more likely than not that all or a portion of our deferred tax assets will not be realized. The evaluation pertaining to the tax expense and related deferred tax asset and liability balances involves a high degree of judgment and subjectivity around the measurement and resolution of these matters. This includes an evaluation of our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards. The ultimate realization of the deferred tax assets is dependent upon the existence, or generation, of taxable income in the periods when those temporary differences and net operating loss and credit carryforwards are deductible.

Legal Contingencies: In the normal course of our business, we have various legal proceedings and other contingent matters pending. We determine whether an estimated loss from a contingency should be accrued by assessing whether a loss is deemed probable and can be reasonably estimated. We assess our potential liability by analyzing our litigation and regulatory matters using available information. We develop our views on estimated losses in consultation with outside counsel handling our defense in these matters, which involves an analysis of potential results, assuming a combination of litigation and settlement strategies. The estimated losses often involve a level of subjectivity and usually are a range of reasonable losses and not an exact number, in those situations we accrue the best estimate within the range or the low end of the range if no estimate within the range is better than another.
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Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022

General:  Total assets decreased $28.7$299.8 million, to $16.78$15.53 billion at March 31, 2022,2023, from $16.80$15.83 billion at December 31, 2021.2022. The decrease was largelyprimarily due to the resultsale of a decrease in interest bearing deposits, partially offset by loan growth and an increase in bank-owned life insurance.$150.1 million of securities as well as $150.0 million of reverse repurchase agreements maturing during the current quarter.
Loans and lending: Loans are our most significant and generally highest yielding earning assets. We attempt to maintain a portfolio of loans to total deposits ratio at a level designed to enhance our revenues, while adhering to sound underwriting practices and appropriate diversification guidelines in order to maintain a moderate risk profile. Our loan to deposit ratio typically ranges from 90% to 95%. Our loan to deposit ratio at March 31, 20222023 was 63%, which reflects78%. During the most recent quarters, our loan to deposit ratio recently has begun to trend upward as the unprecedented level of market liquidity and decrease in business activity duebegins to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect our loan to deposit ratio to remain below historical levels for the foreseeable future.reduce. We offer a wide range of loan products to meet the demands of our clients. Our lending activities are primarily directed toward the origination of real estate and commercial loans. Total loans receivable (gross loans less deferred fees and discounts and excluding loans held for sale) increased $61.9$14.0 million during the three months endedat March 31, 2023 compared to December 31, 2022, primarily reflecting increased multifamily real estate, commercial construction, multifamily construction, one- to four-family construction, land and land development, one-to-four family residential and consumermultifamily real estate loan balances, partially offset by decreased commercial real estate, construction, land and land development, commercial business, loan balances due to SBA PPP loan forgiveness repayments, as well as decreased agricultural business and consumer loan balances. Excluding SBA PPP loans, total loans receivable increased $137.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022. At March 31, 2022,2023, our loans receivable totaled $9.15$10.16 billion compared to $9.08$10.15 billion at December 31, 2021 and $9.95 billion at March 31, 2021.2022.
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During the first quarter of 2022, the Company changed the segmentation of its Small Balance CRE loan category based on the common risk characteristics used to measure the allowance for credit losses. The presentation of loans receivable at December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021 has been revised to match the segmentation used in the current period presentation. The following table sets forth the composition of the Company’s loans receivable by type of loan as of the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):
Percentage ChangePercentage Change
Mar 31, 2022Dec 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021Prior Year EndPrior YearMar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022Year EndPrior Year Qtr.
Commercial real estate:Commercial real estate:Commercial real estate:
Owner-occupiedOwner-occupied$872,801 $831,623 $759,490 5.0 %14.9 %Owner-occupied$865,705 $845,320 $872,801 2.4 %(0.8)%
Investment propertiesInvestment properties1,670,896 1,674,027 1,616,795 (0.2)3.3 Investment properties1,520,261 1,589,975 1,670,896 (4.4)(9.0)
Small balance CRESmall balance CRE1,162,164 1,281,863 1,315,435 (9.3)(11.7)Small balance CRE1,179,749 1,200,251 1,162,164 (1.7)1.5 
Total Commercial real estateTotal Commercial real estate3,565,715 3,635,546 3,705,861 (1.9)(3.8)
Multifamily real estateMultifamily real estate598,588 530,885 394,787 12.8 51.6 Multifamily real estate696,864 645,071 598,588 8.0 16.4 
Construction, land and land development:Construction, land and land development:Construction, land and land development:
Commercial constructionCommercial construction179,796 167,998 197,476 7.0 (9.0)Commercial construction191,051 184,876 179,796 3.3 6.3 
Multifamily constructionMultifamily construction274,015 259,116 305,694 5.7 (10.4)Multifamily construction362,425 325,816 274,015 11.2 32.3 
One- to four-family constructionOne- to four-family construction582,800 568,753 542,840 2.5 7.4 One- to four-family construction584,655 647,329 582,800 (9.7)0.3 
Land and land developmentLand and land development317,560 313,454 266,730 1.3 19.1 Land and land development329,438 328,475 317,560 0.3 3.7 
Total Construction, land and land developmentTotal Construction, land and land development1,467,569 1,486,496 1,354,171 (1.3)8.4 
Commercial business:Commercial business:Commercial business:
Commercial businessCommercial business1,081,847 1,038,206 1,094,952 4.2 (1.2)Commercial business1,266,047 1,283,407 1,139,701 (1.4)11.1 
SBA PPP57,854 132,574 1,280,291 (56.4)(95.5)
Small business scoredSmall business scored817,065 792,310 717,502 3.1 13.9 Small business scored960,650 947,092 817,065 1.4 17.6 
Agricultural business, including secured by farmland:
Total Commercial businessTotal Commercial business2,226,697 2,230,499 1,956,766 (0.2)13.8 
Agricultural business, including secured by farmlandAgricultural business, including secured by farmland244,580 279,224 219,335 (12.4)11.5 Agricultural business, including secured by farmland272,707 295,077 245,288 (7.6)11.2 
SBA PPP708 1,354 36,316 (47.7)(98.1)
One- to four-family residentialOne- to four-family residential718,403 657,474 629,357 9.3 14.1 One- to four-family residential1,252,104 1,173,112 718,403 6.7 74.3 
Consumer:Consumer:Consumer:
Consumer—home equity revolving lines of creditConsumer—home equity revolving lines of credit470,485 458,533 466,132 2.6 0.9 Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit564,334 566,291 470,485 (0.3)19.9 
Consumer—otherConsumer—other97,067 97,369 104,565 (0.3)(7.2)Consumer—other114,694 114,632 97,067 0.1 18.2 
Total ConsumerTotal Consumer679,028 680,923 567,552 (0.3)19.6 
Total loans receivableTotal loans receivable$9,146,629 $9,084,763 $9,947,697 0.7 %(8.1)%Total loans receivable$10,160,684 $10,146,724 $9,146,629 0.1 %11.1 %

Our commercial real estate loans for owner-occupied, investment properties and small balance CRE totaled $3.71$3.57 billion, or 41%35% of our loan portfolio at March 31, 2022.2023. In addition, multifamily residential real estate loans totaled $598.6$696.9 million and comprised 7% of our loan portfolio. Commercial real estate loans decreased by $81.7$69.8 million during the first three months of 20222023, while multifamily real estate loans increased by $67.7$51.8 million.

We also originateOur commercial, multifamily, and one- to four-family construction, land and land development loans which totaled $1.35$1.47 billion, or 15%14% of our loan portfolio at March 31, 2022,2023, compared to $1.31$1.49 billion at both December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021.2022. One- to
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four-family construction balances increased $14.0decreased $62.7 million, or 2%10%, to $582.8$584.7 million at March 31, 20222023 compared to $568.8$647.3 million at December 31, 2021 and increased $40.0 million, or 7%, compared to $542.8 million at March 31, 2021.2022. One- to four-family construction loans represented approximately 6% of our total loan portfolio at March 31, 2022,2023, and includes bothincluded speculative construction and one- to four-family all-in-oneloans, as well as “all-in-one” construction loans made to owner occupants that convert to permanent loans upon completion of the homes and are oftenthat, depending on market conditions, may be subsequently sold into the secondary market.

Our commercial business lending is directed toward meeting the credit and related deposit needs of various small- to medium-sized business and agribusiness borrowers operating in our primary market areas.  Our commercial and agricultural business loans decreased $26.2 million, or 1%, to $2.50 billion at March 31, 2023, compared to $2.53 billion at December 31, 2022. Commercial and agricultural business loans represented approximately 25% of our portfolio at March 31, 2023. Our commercial business lending, to a lesser extent, includes participation in certain syndicated loans, including shared national credits, which totaled $190.1$252.1 million at March 31, 2022. Our commercial and agricultural business loans decreased $41.6 million to $2.20 billion at March 31, 2022,2023, compared to $2.24 billion at December 31, 2021, and decreased $1.15 billion, or 34%, compared to $3.35 billion at March 31, 2021. The decrease reflects SBA PPP loan repayments from SBA loan forgiveness during 2022. SBA PPP loans decreased 56% to $58.6 million at March 31, 2022, compared to $133.9$234.1 million at December 31, 2021, and decreased 96% when compared to $1.32 billion at March 31, 2021. Commercial and agricultural business loans represented approximately 24% of our portfolio at March 31, 2022.

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We are active originators of one- to four-family residential loans in most communities where we have established offices in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho and Idaho.Utah. Most of the one- to four-family residential loans that we originate in normal market conditions are sold in secondary markets with net gains on sales and loan servicing fees reflected in our revenues from mortgage banking. OurAlthough our originations of loans held for sale have declined significantly, originations of portfolio one- to four-family residential loan originationsloans have recently beenremained relatively strong asdespite increases in interest rates remained low during 2021, however, the volume of one- to four-family residential loan originations began to decline during the current quarter due to the shift to a rising rate environment.last year. At March 31, 2022, our outstanding balance of2023, one- to four-family residential loans retained in our portfolio increased $60.9$79.0 million, to $718.4 million,$1.25 billion, compared to $657.5 million$1.17 billion at December 31, 2021,2022. The increase in one- to four-family residential loans was primarily the result of a higher percentage of new production and increased $89.0 million, or 14%, comparedone- to $629.4 million at March 31, 2021.four-family construction loans converting to one- to four-family residential loans being held in portfolio. One- to four-family residential loans represented 8%12% of our loan portfolio at March 31, 2022.2023.

Our consumer loan activity is primarily directed at meeting demand from our existing deposit clients. At March 31, 2022,2023, consumer loans, including home equity revolving lines of credit, increased $11.7decreased $1.9 million to $567.6$679.0 million, compared to $555.9$680.9 million at December 31, 2021, and decreased $3.1 million compared to $570.7 million at March 31, 2021.2022.

The following table shows the commitment amount for loan origination (excluding loans held for sale) activity for the three months ended March 31, 2023, December 31, 2022 and March 31, 20212022 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
Mar 31, 2022Mar 31, 2021Mar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022
Commercial real estateCommercial real estate$87,421 $91,217 Commercial real estate$75,768 $117,787 $87,421 
Multifamily real estateMultifamily real estate21,169 12,878 Multifamily real estate35,520 8,881 21,169 
Construction and landConstruction and land545,475 447,369 Construction and land247,842 301,804 545,475 
Commercial business:
Commercial businessCommercial business272,513 115,911 Commercial business131,826 298,396 272,513 
SBA PPP— 428,180 
Agricultural businessAgricultural business28,676 27,167 Agricultural business23,181 24,314 28,676 
One-to four- family residentialOne-to four- family residential55,821 57,731 One-to four- family residential34,265 83,491 55,821 
ConsumerConsumer121,959 87,322 Consumer60,888 102,502 121,959 
Total commitment amount for loan originations (excluding loans held for sale)Total commitment amount for loan originations (excluding loans held for sale)$1,133,034 $1,267,775 Total commitment amount for loan originations (excluding loans held for sale)$609,290 $937,175 $1,133,034 

Loans held for sale decreased to $64.2$49.0 million at March 31, 2022,2023, compared to $96.5$56.9 million at December 31, 2021,2022, as the sales of held-for-sale loans exceeded originations of held-for-sale loans during the three months ended March 31, 2022. Loans held for sale were $135.3 million at March 31, 2021.2023. Originations of loans held for sale increaseddecreased to $208.3$39.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 20222023, compared to $190.2 million in the preceding quarter and decreased when compared to $301.4$208.3 million for the same period last year, primarily due to decreased refinance activity as well as an overall decrease in purchase activity for one- to four-family residential mortgage and multifamily loans due to the increase in interest rates during the current quarter.year. The volume of one- to four-family residential mortgage loans sold was $210.4$40.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023, compared to $245.9 million in the preceding quarter and $300.3$210.4 million in the same period a year ago. During the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023, we sold $15.8$7.6 million inof multifamily loans, compared to none in the preceding quarter and $107.7$15.8 million for the same period a year ago. Loans held for sale at March 31, 2022 included $44.9$43.0 million and $49.5 million of multifamily loans at March 31, 2023 and $56.1 million ofDecember 31, 2022, respectively, with the remaining balance in one- to four-family residential mortgage loans compared to $54.5 million of multifamily loans and $80.8 million of one- to four-family residential mortgage loans at March 31, 2021.loans.

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The following table presents loans by geographic concentration at March 31, 2022,2023, December 31, 20212022 and March 31, 20212022 (dollars in thousands):
Mar 31, 2022Dec 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021Percentage ChangeMar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022Percentage Change
AmountPercentageAmountAmountPrior Year EndPrior Year QtrAmountPercentageAmountAmountYear EndPrior Year Qtr.
WashingtonWashington$4,254,748 46.6 %$4,264,590 $4,683,600 (0.2)%(9.2)%Washington$4,808,821 47.3 %$4,777,546 $4,254,748 0.7 %13.0 %
CaliforniaCalifornia2,195,904 24.0 2,138,340 2,320,384 2.7 (5.4)California2,490,666 24.5 2,484,980 2,195,904 0.2 13.4 
OregonOregon1,629,281 17.8 1,652,364 1,801,104 (1.4)(9.5)Oregon1,823,057 17.9 1,826,743 1,629,281 (0.2)11.9 
IdahoIdaho541,706 5.9 525,141 539,061 3.2 0.5 Idaho565,335 5.6 565,586 541,706 — 4.4 
UtahUtah84,720 0.9 74,913 92,399 13.1 (8.3)Utah67,085 0.7 75,967 84,720 (11.7)(20.8)
OtherOther440,270 4.8 429,415 511,149 2.5 (13.9)Other405,720 4.0 415,902 440,270 (2.4)(7.8)
Total loans receivableTotal loans receivable$9,146,629 100.0 %$9,084,763 $9,947,697 0.7 %(8.1)%Total loans receivable$10,160,684 100.0 %$10,146,724 $9,146,629 0.1 %11.1 %

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Investment Securities: Our total investment inTotal securities increased $3.5decreased $143.3 million to $4.19$3.79 billion at March 31, 20222023 from $3.94 billion at December 31, 2021.2022, primarily due to the sale of $150.1 million of securities as well as normal portfolio cash flows. Securities purchased exceeded sales, paydowns and maturities exceeded purchases during the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, as we continued to deploy excess balance sheet liquidity at a measured pace.2023. Purchases wereduring the three months ended March 31, 2023 consisted primarily inof mortgage-backed securities. The average effective duration of Banner’sthe Company’s securities portfolio was approximately 6.26.6 years at March 31, 2022. During the current quarter, $458.6 million of securities were transferred from available for sale2023, compared to securities held to maturity to limit the impact that potential future interest rates changes would have on our AOCI.6.5 years at December 31, 2022. Net fair value adjustments to the portfolio of securities held for trading, which were included in net income, were an increase of $373,000decreased $103,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2022.2023. In addition, fair value adjustments for securities designated as available-for-sale reflected a decrease of $153.1increased $36.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023, which was included, net of the associated tax benefitexpense of $36.7$8.7 million, as a component of other comprehensive income, and largely occurred as a result of increasesdecreases in market interest rates during the quarter. (See Note 3 of the Selected Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.)three months ended March 31, 2023. The Company held $300.0$150.0 million of securities purchased under resell agreements at both March 31, 2022 and2023, compared to $300.0 million at December 31, 2021.2022. The decrease was due to $150.0 million of reverse repurchase agreements maturing during the first quarter of 2023.

Deposits: Deposits, client retail repurchase agreements and loan repayments are the major sources of our funds for lending and other investment purposes. We compete with other financial institutions and financial intermediaries in attracting deposits and we generally attract deposits within our primary market areas. Increasing core deposits (non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts) is a fundamental element of our business strategy. Much of the focus of our branch strategy and current marketing efforts over the last several years have been directed toward attracting additional deposit client relationships and balances. This effort has been particularly directed towards emphasizing core deposit activity in non-interest-bearing and other transaction and savings accounts. The long-term successDespite rate sensitive deposits moving off balance sheet during the last couple of quarters, our deposit gathering activities is reflected not only in the growthstrategy of core deposit balances, but also in the level of deposit fees, service charges and other payment processing revenues compared to prior periods.focusing on relationship banking remains intact.

The following table sets forth the Company’s deposits by type of deposit account as of the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):
Percentage ChangePercentage Change
Mar 31, 2022Dec 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021Prior Year EndPrior Year QuarterMar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022Year EndPrior Year Qtr.
Non-interest-bearingNon-interest-bearing$6,494,852 $6,385,177 $5,994,693 1.7 %8.3 %Non-interest-bearing$5,764,009 $6,176,998 $6,494,852 (6.7)%(11.3)%
Interest-bearing checkingInterest-bearing checking1,971,936 1,947,414 1,722,085 1.3 14.5 Interest-bearing checking1,794,477 1,811,153 1,971,936 (0.9)(9.0)
Regular savings accountsRegular savings accounts2,853,891 2,784,716 2,597,731 2.5 9.9 Regular savings accounts2,502,084 2,710,090 2,853,891 (7.7)(12.3)
Money market accountsMoney market accounts2,402,731 2,370,995 2,327,380 1.3 3.2 Money market accounts2,143,700 2,198,288 2,402,731 (2.5)(10.8)
Interest-bearing transaction & savings accountsInterest-bearing transaction & savings accounts7,228,558 7,103,125 6,647,196 1.8 8.7 Interest-bearing transaction & savings accounts6,440,261 6,719,531 7,228,558 (4.2)(10.9)
Total core depositsTotal core deposits13,723,410 13,488,302 12,641,889 1.7 8.6 Total core deposits12,204,270 12,896,529 13,723,410 (5.4)(11.1)
Interest-bearing certificatesInterest-bearing certificates800,364 838,631 906,978 (4.6)(11.8)Interest-bearing certificates949,932 723,530 800,364 31.3 18.7 
Total depositsTotal deposits$14,523,774 $14,326,933 $13,548,867 1.4 %7.2 %Total deposits$13,154,202 $13,620,059 $14,523,774 (3.4)%(9.4)%

Total deposits were $14.52 billion at March 31, 2022, compared to $14.33 billion at December 31, 2021 and $13.55 billion a year ago. The $196.8decreased $465.9 million increase in total deposits compared to December 31, 2021 reflects a $235.1 million increase in2022, with core deposits decreasing $692.3 million, partially offset by a decrease$226.4 million increase in certificates of deposit. The increasedecline in total deposits from year endduring the first three months of 2023 was primarily due primarily to an increaseoverall reduction in client deposit accounts due to reduced business investment and changes in consumer spending habits.market liquidity, as well as interest rate sensitive clients moving a portion of their non-operating deposits. Non-interest-bearing account balances increased 2% to $6.49 billiondecreased 7% at March 31, 2022,2023, compared to $6.39 billion at December 31, 2021, and increased 8% compared to $5.99 billion a year ago.2022. Interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts increased 2% to $7.23 billiondecreased 4% at March 31, 2022,2023, compared to $7.10 billion at December 31, 2021,
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and increased 9% compared to $6.65 billion a year ago.2022. Certificates of deposit decreased 5% to $800.4 millionincreased 31% at March 31, 2022,2023, compared to $838.6 million at December 31, 2021 and decreased 12% compared2022, reflecting increasing rates attracting customers to $907.0 million a year ago.these deposit types. We had no brokered deposits at March 31, 20222023 or December 31, 2021.2022. Core deposits represented 94%93% and 95% of total deposits at both March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022, respectively.

The Bank’s uninsured deposits were $4.42 billion or 33% of total deposits at March 31, 2023, compared to $4.84 billion or 35% of total deposits at December 31, 2022. The uninsured deposit calculation includes $277.7 million and $304.2 million of collateralized public deposits at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Uninsured deposits also includes cash held by the Company of $88.0 million and $77.2 million at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The Bank’s uninsured deposits, excluding collateralized public deposits and cash held at the holding company, were 31% of total deposits at March 31, 2023, compared to 33% of total deposits at December 31, 2022.

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The following table presents deposits by geographic concentration at March 31, 2022,2023, December 31, 20212022 and March 31, 20212022 (dollars in thousands):
Mar 31, 2022Dec 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021Percentage ChangeMar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022Percentage Change
AmountPercentageAmountAmountPrior Year EndPrior Year QuarterAmountPercentageAmountAmountYear EndPrior Year Qtr.
WashingtonWashington$8,067,253 55.5 %$7,952,376 $7,504,389 1.4 %7.5 %Washington$7,237,499 55.0 %$7,563,056 $8,067,253 (4.3)%(10.3)%
OregonOregon3,140,393 21.6 3,067,054 2,929,027 2.4 7.2 Oregon2,911,788 22.1 2,998,572 3,140,393 (2.9)(7.3)
CaliforniaCalifornia2,520,655 17.4 2,524,296 2,401,299 (0.1)5.0 California2,309,174 17.6 2,331,524 2,520,655 (1.0)(8.4)
IdahoIdaho795,473 5.5 783,207 714,152 1.6 11.4 Idaho695,741 5.3 726,907 795,473 (4.3)(12.5)
Total depositsTotal deposits$14,523,774 100.0 %$14,326,933 $13,548,867 1.4 %7.2 %Total deposits$13,154,202 100.0 %$13,620,059 $14,523,774 (3.4)%(9.4)%

Borrowings: We had no$170.0 million FHLB advances at March 31, 2022,2023, compared to $50.0 million at December 31, 2021 as increased core deposits was a sufficient source of funding.2022. Other borrowings, consisting of retail repurchase agreements primarily related to client cash management accounts, increased $2.3decreased $18.2 million, or 1%8%, to $266.8$214.6 million at March 31, 2022,2023, compared to $264.5$232.8 million at December 31, 2021.2022. Junior subordinated debentures totaled $70.5$74.7 million at March 31, 20222023 compared to $119.8$74.9 million at December 31, 2021, as Banner redeemed $50.5 million of junior subordinated debentures during the current quarter.2022. Subordinated notes, net of issuance costs were $98.7$99.0 million at March 31, 20222023 compared to $98.6$98.9 million at December 31, 2021.2022.

Shareholders’ Equity: Total shareholders’ equity decreased $126.5increased $75.3 million to $1.56$1.53 billion at March 31, 2023, as compared to $1.46 billion at December 31, 2022. The decreaseincrease in shareholders’ equity iswas primarily due to the $154.3a $38.9 million decreaseincrease in AOCI, primarily representing the unrealized loss and related decreaseretained earnings as a result of $55.6 million in the fair value of securities available-for-sale, net of tax and the accrual of $15.1 million of cash dividends to common shareholders,income, partially offset by the $44.0payment of cash dividends during the quarter and a $37.1 million increase in AOCI, primarily due to a decrease in the unrealized loss on the security portfolio. There were no shares of year-to-date net income Duringcommon stock repurchased during the three months ended March 31, 2022, no shares of restricted stock were forfeited and no shares of our common stock were purchased other than 52,706 shares surrendered by employees to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock grants. (See Part II, Item 2, “Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds” in this Form 10-Q.)2023. Tangible common shareholders’ equity, which excludes goodwill and other intangible assets, decreased $125.1increased $76.3 million to $1.18$1.15 billion, or 7.18%7.59% of tangible assets at March 31, 2022,2023, compared to $1.30$1.07 billion, or 7.93%6.95% of tangible assets at December 31, 2021.2022. The decreaseincrease in tangible common shareholders’ equity as a percentage of tangible assets was primarily due to the decrease in tangible common shareholders’ equity primarily due to the previously mentioned decreaseincreases in accumulated other comprehensive income.retained earnings and AOCI.


Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022,2023 and December 31, 2021 and March 31, 20212022

For the quarter ended March 31, 2022, our2023, net income was $44.0$55.6 million, or $1.27$1.61 per diluted share, compared to $49.9$54.4 million, or $1.44$1.58 per diluted share, for the preceding quarter and $46.9 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. Ourquarter. The increase in net income for the current quarter includedwas primarily due to increased interest income as a result of higher average yields on total interest-earning assets, a recapture of provision for credit losses of $7.0 million as well asand decreased funding costs,non-interest expenses, partially offset by increased funding costs as a result of higher average rates paid on interest bearing liabilities and decreased mortgage bankingnon-interest income and a decline in the acceleration of the recognition of deferred loan fee incomeprimarily due to loan repayments from SBA PPP loan forgiveness compared to botha net loss on the preceding and prior year quarters. Our results forsale of securities during the quarter ended March 31, 2022 included no COVID-19 related expenses or acquisition-related expenses. This compares to $127,000 of COVID-19 related expenses and no acquisition-related expenses for the preceding quarter and $148,000 of COVID-19 related expenses and $571,000 of acquisition-related expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2021.current quarter.

A declineRising market interest rates during the quarter resulted in yields on loans and investment securities increasing at a faster pace than our funding costs. The increase in the acceleration of deferred loan fee income due to SBA PPP loan repayments from SBA loan forgiveness coupled with fewer days in the current quarter,yields on loans and investment securities, partially offset by decreasedincreased funding costs produced decreasedduring the quarter improved our net interest incomemargin for the quarter compared to the preceding quarter. Growth in the balance of average interest-earning assets and decreasedThe increased funding costs partially offset by a decline inand net loss on the accelerationsale of deferred loan fee income due to SBA PPP loan repayments from SBA loan forgiveness andsecurities recorded during the decline in the average yield on interest-earning assets, produced increased net interest income for thecurrent quarter compared to the same period a year earlier. The decreases in net interest income and mortgage banking income resulted in revenues decreasingdecreased total revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2022,2023, compared to the preceding quarter. The increase in net interest income was offset by decreased mortgage banking income, resulting in revenues decreasing for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, compared to the same period a year earlier. Banner

We recorded a $7.0 million$524,000 recapture of provision for credit losses for the quarter ended March 31, 2022,2023, compared to a $5.2$6.7 million recapture of provision for credit losses in the prior quarter and a $9.3 million recapture of provision for credit losses in the same quarter a year ago.quarter. The recapture of provision for credit losses for the current and preceding quartersquarter primarily reflects an improvement in economic conditions and a decrease in adversely classified loans. unfunded construction loan commitments, which was partially offset by the provision for credit losses recorded on the funded loan balances. The provision for credit losses for the preceding quarter primarily reflects loan growth and, to a lesser extent, a deterioration in forecasted economic indicators utilized to estimate credit losses.

Non-interest expenses decreased in the quarter ended March 31, 20222023 compared to the prior quarter and same quarter a year ago.

quarter. The decrease in non-interest expense for the current quarter compared to the prior quarterprimarily reflects decreasesa $1.5 million decrease in occupancy and equipment expenses, advertisingreflecting increased building rent expense due to lease buyouts as well as elevated weather-related building maintenance expenses during the prior quarter, and marketinga $4.2 million decrease in professional and legal expenses and loss on extinguishmentdue to a $3.5 million accrual recorded during the prior quarter in relation to the potential settlement of debt,a pending litigation matter, partially offset anby a $1.4 million decrease in capitalized loan origination costs due to decreased loan production and a $1.1 million increase in salary and employee benefits expenses primarily due to severance costs and typical higher payroll taxes in the first quarter of a year partially offset by lower salary expense and a decrease in capitalized loan origination costs. Banner recorded a $793,000 loss on extinguishment of debt as a result of the redemption of $50.5 million of junior subordinated debentures during the first quarter of 2022, compared to a $2.3 million loss as a result of the redemption of $8.2 million of junior subordinated debentures during the prior quarter. The year-over-year quarterly decrease in non-interestexpense.

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expense primarily reflects decreases in salary and employee benefits expense, primarily due to a reduction in staffing, and professional and legal expenses, primarily due to a reduction in consultant expense. The year-over-year quarterly decreases in non-interest expense were partially offset by a decrease in capitalized loan origination costs and the previously mentioned loss on extinguishment of debt.
OPERATING DATA:
OPERATING DATA:
   
OPERATING DATA:
  
For the Quarters Ended Quarters Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)March 31, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2021(In thousands)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Interest incomeInterest income$122,891 $126,546 $124,521 Interest income$166,961 $165,558 
Interest expenseInterest expense4,237 5,016 6,860 Interest expense13,649 6,487 
Net interest incomeNet interest income118,654 121,530 117,661 Net interest income153,312 159,071 
Recapture of provision for credit losses(6,961)(5,243)(9,251)
Net interest income after provision for credit losses125,615 126,773 126,912 
(Recapture) provision for credit losses(Recapture) provision for credit losses(524)6,704 
Net interest income after (recapture) provision for credit lossesNet interest income after (recapture) provision for credit losses153,836 152,367 
Deposit fees and other service chargesDeposit fees and other service charges11,189 10,341 8,939 Deposit fees and other service charges10,562 10,821 
Mortgage banking operations revenue4,440 5,643 11,347 
Mortgage banking operationsMortgage banking operations2,691 2,311 
Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair valueNet change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value49 2,721 59 Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value(552)157 
All other non-interest incomeAll other non-interest income3,749 5,769 3,927 All other non-interest income(3,424)(219)
Total non-interest incomeTotal non-interest income19,427 24,474 24,272 Total non-interest income9,277 13,070 
Salary and employee benefitsSalary and employee benefits59,486 57,798 64,819 Salary and employee benefits61,389 60,309 
All other non-interest expensesAll other non-interest expenses31,709 34,007 28,708 All other non-interest expenses33,232 38,704 
Total non-interest expenseTotal non-interest expense91,195 91,805 93,527 Total non-interest expense94,621 99,013 
Income before provision for income tax expenseIncome before provision for income tax expense53,847 59,442 57,657 Income before provision for income tax expense68,492 66,424 
Provision for income tax expenseProvision for income tax expense9,884 9,515 10,802 Provision for income tax expense12,937 12,044 
Net incomeNet income$43,963 $49,927 $46,855 Net income$55,555 $54,380 

PER COMMON SHARE DATA:PER COMMON SHARE DATA:   PER COMMON SHARE DATA:  
For the Quarters Ended Quarters Ended
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2021 March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Net income:Net income:   Net income:  
BasicBasic$1.28 $1.46 $1.34 Basic$1.62 $1.59 
DilutedDiluted1.27 1.44 1.33 Diluted1.61 1.58 

Net Interest Income. Net interest income decreased by $2.9$5.8 million, or 2%4%, to $118.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, compared to $121.5 million for the preceding quarter, and increased by $1.0 million, or 1%, compared to $117.7 million for the same quarter one year earlier. The lower net interest income during the quarter2023, compared to the preceding quarterquarter. The decrease in net interest income was primarily due to a decline in the acceleration of the recognition of deferred loan fee income due to loan repayments from SBA PPP loan forgiveness and fewer days in the current quarter, partially offset by decreases in the cost of funding liabilities. The increase in net interest income during the current quarter compared to the prior year quarter was primarily due to decreasesincreases in the cost of funding liabilities, as well as an increase of $1.28 billionpartially offset by increases in the average balance of interest-earning assets, partially offset by a decline in the acceleration of the recognition of deferred loan fee income due to loan repayments from SBA PPP loan forgiveness and lower yields on average interest-earning assets. The lower yields for the current quarter compared to the same quarter a year ago reflect the low interest rate environment during 2021. The lower yields year-over-year also reflect the growth in the average balance of interest-earning assets primarily being invested in short term investments including interest bearing depositsloans and securities available for sale.investment securities.

The net interest margin on a tax equivalent basis of 3.18%increased seven basis points to 4.30% for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 was enhanced by three basis points as a result of acquisition accounting adjustments. This compares2023, compared to a net interest margin on a tax equivalent basis of 3.17%4.23% for the preceding quarter, and 3.44% for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. Both the previous and prior year quarters included five basis points from acquisition accounting adjustments. Thereflecting a 28 basis-point increase in net interest margin compared to the precedingaverage yields on interest-earning assets during the current quarter, was primarily due to higher core deposit balances and lower borrowings, resulting inpartially offset by a decrease22 basis-point increase in the cost of funding liabilities. This decrease was partially offset by lowerThe increase in average yields on interest-earning assets reflects the benefit of variable rate interest-earning assets repricing higher, as well as new loans being originated at higher interest income during the quarter, primarily as a result of a decline in the acceleration of the recognition of deferred loan fee income due to loan repayments from SBA PPP loan forgiveness. Inrates. Since March 2022, in response to inflation, the Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) of the Federal Reserve System commenced increasinghas increased the target range for the federal funds rate by implementing a 25475 basis point increasepoints, including 50 basis points during the first quarter of 2023, to a range of 0.25%4.75% to 0.50%5.00%. The FOMC has indicated further increases are to be expected this year. This recent increase however, had limited impact on the current quarter’s net interest margin as the change in rate occurred towards the end of the quarter. The decrease in net interest margin compared to a year earlier reflects lower yields on average interest-earning assets, due to declines in market rates during 2021, and a larger percentage of interest-earning assets being invested in short term investments, partially offset by decreases in the overall cost of funding liabilities.liabilities compared to the previous quarter was largely due to the increase in the costs of deposits which was due to elevated competition for deposits, an increase in the mix of higher cost CDs and the lag effect of prior market rate increases on current period deposit costs.

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Interest Income. Interest income for the quarter ended March 31, 20222023 was $122.9$167.0 million, compared to $126.5$165.6 million for the preceding quarter and $124.5 million for the same quarter in the prior year.quarter.  The decreasesincrease in interest income during the current quarter compared to both the preceding and prior year quartersquarter occurred primarily as a result of a decline in the acceleration of deferred loan fee income due to SBA PPP loan repayments from SBA loan forgiveness. Loweraverage yields on averagetotal interest-earning assets also contributed to the decrease in interest income compared to the prior year,increasing 28 basis points, partially offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets.assets decreasing $453.5 million. The average balance ofincreased yield on interest-earning assets reflects increases in the average yields on loans and securities.

Interest income on loans increased by $3.8 million for the current quarter from the preceding quarter. The increased interest income on loans was $15.42 billiondue to the average loan yields increasing to 5.38% for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, compared to $15.53 billion for2023, from 5.14% in the preceding quarter, and $14.14 billion for the same quarter a year earlier. The average yield on total interest-earning assets was 3.29% for both the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and the preceding quarter, and was 3.64% for the same quarter one year earlier. The decrease in average yield between the current quarter and prior year quarter reflects a 13 basis-point decrease in the average yield on investment securities, as a larger percentage of interest earning assets were invested in low yielding short term investments, partially offset by a seven basis-point increase in the average yield on loans, reflecting the accelerationimpact of the recognition of deferred loan fee income upon SBA repayment and forgiveness of low yielding SBA PPP loans.rising interest rates. Average loans receivable for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 decreased $63.7 million, or2023 increased 1%, to $9.16 billion, compared to $9.23 billion for the preceding quarter, and decreased $921.4 million, or 9% compared to $10.08 billion for the same quarter in the prior year,primarily reflecting the forgiveness of SBA PPPincrease in one- to four-family loans. Interest income on loans decreased by $4.6 million to $100.4 million for the current quarter from $104.9 million for the preceding quarter and $8.6 million from $108.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, reflecting the impact of the previously mentioned decrease in the average balance of loans receivable and a decline in the acceleration of the recognition of deferred loan fee income due to loan repayments from SBA PPP loan forgiveness.  The average yield on total loans decreased to 4.50% for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, from 4.57% in the preceding quarter and increased from 4.43% for the same quarter one year earlier. The decrease from the preceding quarter reflects the decrease in SBA PPP deferred loan fee income, while the increase compared to the year ago quarter reflects the lower yields on SBA PPP loans prior to the acceleration of deferred loan fee income as a result of SBA loan forgiveness. The acquisition accounting loan discount accretion and the related balance sheet impact added five basis points to the current quarter’s average loan yield, compared to eight basis points in the preceding quarter and seven basis points for the same quarter one year earlier.

The combined average balance of mortgage-backed securities, other investment securities, equity securities, interest-bearing deposits and FHLB stock (total investment securities or combined portfolio) decreased to $6.26$4.57 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 20222023 (excluding the effect of fair value adjustments), compared to $6.30$5.07 billion for the preceding quarter and increased compared to $4.05 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2021.quarter. The interest and dividend income from those investments increaseddecreased by $924,000$2.4 million compared to the preceding quarter and $6.9 million compared to the same quarter in the prior year.quarter. The average yield on the combined portfolio increased to 1.53%3.10% for the quarter ended March 31, 2022,2023, from 1.43%2.92% in the preceding quarter and decreased from 1.66% for the same quarter one year earlier.quarter. The increase in the average yield for the current quarter compared to the preceding quarter reflects an increase in the yield on mortgage-backed securities as well as a smaller percentage ofrising interest earning assets being invested in interest-bearing deposits. The decrease in average yield for the current quarter compared to the prior year quarter reflects the overall decline in market interest rates during 2021 as well as the investment of excess liquidity in short term investments.rate environment.

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Interest Expense. Interest expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 was $4.22023 increased $7.2 million compared to $5.0 million for the preceding quarter and compared to $6.9 million for the same quarteror 110%. The increase in the prior year. The interest expense decrease between the current quarter and preceding quarter reflects the decrease in total borrowings andoccurred as a slight decrease in the average costresult of total funding liabilities. The interest expense decrease between the current quarter and prior year quarter reflects a nine22 basis-point decreaseincrease in the average cost of all funding liabilities to 0.40%, partially offset by a $1.39 billion, or 10%, increasethe average balance of funding liabilities decreasing $537.9 million. The decrease in the average balance of funding liabilities.liabilities reflects decreases in non-interest-bearing deposits and interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts, primarily due to interest rate sensitive clients moving a portion of their non-operating deposit balances to higher yielding investments, partially offset by higher average balances of certificates of deposit and FHLB advances.

Deposit interest expense decreased $298,000,increased $5.6 million, or 13%155%, to $2.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2022,2023, compared to $2.4 million for the preceding quarter, and $1.5 million, or 42%, compared to $3.6 million for the same quarter in the prior year, primarily as a result of a decrease in the cost of deposits, partially offset by an increase in the average balances.rate paid on interest-bearing deposits. The cost of interest-bearing deposits increased by 32 basis points to 0.51% for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, compared to 0.19% in the preceding quarter. The average rate paid on total deposits decreased to 0.06%was 0.28% in the first quarter of 2022 from 0.07% for the preceding quarter and from 0.11% for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. The decrease in costs2023, compared to the prior year also reflected an increase in the percentage of non-interest bearing deposits to total deposits. The cost of interest-bearing deposits decreased by one basis-point to 0.11% for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, compared to 0.12%0.10% in the preceding quarter and by nine basis points compared to 0.20% in the same quarter a year earlier.quarter. Average deposit balances increaseddecreased to $14.41$13.33 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2022,2023, from $14.38$13.95 billion for the preceding quarter and from $12.92 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2021.

quarter. The decreaseincrease in the average costs of deposits was due to elevated competition for deposits, an increase in the mix of higher cost of interest-bearing deposits during 2021 reflectsCDs and the lag effect of the decreases in the target Fed Funds Rate during the first quarter of 2020 as well as a higher percentage of our interest-bearing deposits comprised of lower cost core deposits.prior market rate increases on current period deposit costs.

Interest expense on total borrowings decreasedincreased to $2.2$4.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 20222023 from $2.6$2.9 million for the preceding quarter, and from $3.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. The decrease was primarily due to decreasesan increase in the average rate paid on total borrowings and in the average balance of the junior subordinated debentures.total borrowings. The average rate paid on total borrowings for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 decreased2023 increased to 1.74%3.41% from 1.85%2.54% for the preceding quarter and from 2.21% for the same quarter one year earlier.quarter. Average total borrowings were $500.4$524.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2022,2023, compared to $563.1$446.7 million for the preceding quarter and $595.3quarter. The increase in average total borrowings was largely due to an $86.6 million forincrease in the same quarter one year earlier.average balance of FHLB advances, partially offset by an $8.8 million decrease in the average balance of other borrowings.

Analysis of Net Interest Spread. The following tables present for the periods indicated our condensed average balance sheet information, together with interest income and yields earned on average interest-earning assets and interest expense and rates paid on average interest-bearing liabilities with additional comparative data on our operating performance (dollars in thousands):
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ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(dollars in thousands)
(rates / ratios annualized)
ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST SPREADQuarters Ended
Mar 31, 2022Dec 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021
Average BalanceInterest and Dividends
Yield / Cost(3)
Average BalanceInterest and Dividends
Yield / Cost(3)
Average BalanceInterest and Dividends
Yield / Cost(3)
ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST SPREADANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST SPREADQuarters Ended
(rates / ratios annualized)(rates / ratios annualized)Mar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)Average Balance
Interest and Dividends(3)
Yield / Cost(3)
Average Balance
Interest and Dividends(3)
Yield / Cost(3)
Interest-earning assets:Interest-earning assets:Interest-earning assets:
Held for sale loansHeld for sale loans$130,221 $1,115 3.47 %$73,101 $601 3.26 %$119,341 $925 3.14 %Held for sale loans$52,657 $671 5.17 %$45,654 $527 4.58 %
Mortgage loansMortgage loans7,347,662 81,032 4.47 %7,362,363 83,059 4.48 %7,144,770 80,580 4.57 %Mortgage loans8,267,386 106,900 5.24 8,175,281 103,478 5.02 
Commercial/agricultural loansCommercial/agricultural loans1,479,216 15,011 4.12 %1,460,486 14,966 4.07 %1,519,062 15,919 4.25 %Commercial/agricultural loans1,702,553 25,176 6.00 1,742,517 24,727 5.63 
SBA PPP loansSBA PPP loans88,720 2,784 12.73 %209,776 5,845 11.05 %1,172,492 10,792 3.73 %SBA PPP loans6,792 50 2.99 9,347 224 9.51 
Consumer and other loansConsumer and other loans115,881 1,700 5.95 %119,658 1,749 5.80 %127,469 1,947 6.19 %Consumer and other loans137,096 2,115 6.26 140,801 2,125 5.99 
Total loans(1)
Total loans(1)
9,161,700 101,642 4.50 %9,225,384 106,220 4.57 %10,083,134 110,163 4.43 %
Total loans(1)
10,166,484 134,912 5.38 10,113,600 131,081 5.14 
Mortgage-backed securitiesMortgage-backed securities2,975,263 14,235 1.94 %2,838,759 13,344 1.86 %1,953,820 9,472 1.97 %Mortgage-backed securities3,093,860 19,123 2.51 3,187,557 19,244 2.40 
Other securitiesOther securities1,573,834 8,429 2.17 %1,550,383 8,466 2.17 %1,048,856 6,687 2.59 %Other securities1,404,355 15,095 4.36 1,628,553 15,945 3.88 
Equity securities— — — %— — — %1,742 — — %
Interest-bearing deposits with banksInterest-bearing deposits with banks1,697,545 820 0.20 %1,901,165 731 0.15 %1,032,138 262 0.10 %Interest-bearing deposits with banks53,584 608 4.60 245,538 2,126 3.44 
FHLB stockFHLB stock11,756 106 3.66 %12,000 135 4.46 %15,952 161 4.09 %FHLB stock14,236 90 2.56 10,773 76 2.80 
Total investment securitiesTotal investment securities6,258,398 23,590 1.53 %6,302,307 22,676 1.43 %4,052,508 16,582 1.66 %Total investment securities4,566,035 34,916 3.10 5,072,421 37,391 2.92 
Total interest-earning assetsTotal interest-earning assets15,420,098 125,232 3.29 %15,527,691 128,896 3.29 %14,135,642 126,745 3.64 %Total interest-earning assets14,732,519 169,828 4.68 15,186,021 168,472 4.40 
Non-interest-earning assetsNon-interest-earning assets1,372,182   1,306,437 1,237,281   Non-interest-earning assets921,217   927,585 
Total assetsTotal assets$16,792,280   $16,834,128 $15,372,923   Total assets$15,653,736   $16,113,606 
Deposits:Deposits:      Deposits:   
Interest-bearing checking accountsInterest-bearing checking accounts$1,958,824 273 0.06 %$1,875,097 289 0.06 %$1,616,824 315 0.08 %Interest-bearing checking accounts$1,779,664 906 0.21 $1,818,907 566 0.12 
Savings accountsSavings accounts2,816,774 354 0.05 %2,773,597 400 0.06 %2,486,820 521 0.08 %Savings accounts2,615,173 1,884 0.29 2,761,323 866 0.12 
Money market accountsMoney market accounts2,390,621 506 0.09 %2,367,861 559 0.09 %2,242,748 775 0.14 %Money market accounts2,167,138 3,799 0.71 2,256,867 1,337 0.24 
Certificates of depositCertificates of deposit825,028 953 0.47 %840,920 1,136 0.54 %913,053 1,998 0.89 %Certificates of deposit810,821 2,655 1.33 709,974 854 0.48 
Total interest-bearing depositsTotal interest-bearing deposits7,991,247 2,086 0.11 %7,857,475 2,384 0.12 %7,259,445 3,609 0.20 %Total interest-bearing deposits7,372,796 9,244 0.51 7,547,071 3,623 0.19 
Non-interest-bearing depositsNon-interest-bearing deposits6,421,143 — — %6,523,149 — — %5,663,820 — — %Non-interest-bearing deposits5,960,791 — — 6,402,297 — — 
Total depositsTotal deposits14,412,390 2,086 0.06 %14,380,624 2,384 0.07 %12,923,265 3,609 0.11 %Total deposits13,333,587 9,244 0.28 13,949,368 3,623 0.10 
Other interest-bearing liabilities:Other interest-bearing liabilities:       Other interest-bearing liabilities:    
FHLB advancesFHLB advances42,222 291 2.80 %50,000 348 2.76 %144,444 934 2.62 %FHLB advances105,984 1,264 4.84 19,337 198 4.06 
Other borrowingsOther borrowings266,148 84 0.13 %266,559 109 0.16 %202,930 109 0.22 %Other borrowings229,459 381 0.67 238,217 132 0.22 
Junior subordinated debentures and subordinated notesJunior subordinated debentures and subordinated notes191,985 1,776 3.75 %246,510 2,175 3.50 %247,944 2,208 3.61 %Junior subordinated debentures and subordinated notes189,178 2,760 5.92 189,178 2,534 5.31 
Total borrowingsTotal borrowings500,355 2,151 1.74 %563,069 2,632 1.85 %595,318 3,251 2.21 %Total borrowings524,621 4,405 3.41 446,732 2,864 2.54 
Total funding liabilitiesTotal funding liabilities14,912,745 4,237 0.12 %14,943,693 5,016 0.13 %13,518,583 6,860 0.21 %Total funding liabilities13,858,208 13,649 0.40 14,396,100 6,487 0.18 
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities(2)
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities(2)
225,953   216,940 207,560   
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities(2)
293,205   292,480 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities15,138,698   15,160,633 13,726,143   Total liabilities14,151,413   14,688,580 
Shareholders’ equityShareholders’ equity1,653,582   1,673,495 1,646,780   Shareholders’ equity1,502,323   1,425,026 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equityTotal liabilities and shareholders’ equity$16,792,280   $16,834,128 $15,372,923   Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$15,653,736   $16,113,606 
Net interest income/rate spread (tax equivalent)Net interest income/rate spread (tax equivalent)$120,995 3.17 %$123,880 3.16 %$119,885 3.43 %Net interest income/rate spread (tax equivalent)$156,179 4.28 %$161,985 4.22 %
Net interest margin (tax equivalent)Net interest margin (tax equivalent)3.18 %3.17 %3.44 %Net interest margin (tax equivalent)4.30 %4.23 %
Reconciliation to reported net interest income:Reconciliation to reported net interest income:Reconciliation to reported net interest income:
Adjustments for taxable equivalent basisAdjustments for taxable equivalent basis(2,341)(2,350)(2,224)Adjustments for taxable equivalent basis(2,867)(2,914)
Net interest income and margin, as reportedNet interest income and margin, as reported$118,654 3.12 %$121,530 3.11 %$117,661 3.38 %Net interest income and margin, as reported$153,312 4.22 %$159,071 4.16 %
Additional Key Financial Ratios:Additional Key Financial Ratios:Additional Key Financial Ratios:
Return on average assetsReturn on average assets1.06 %1.18 %1.24 %Return on average assets1.44 %1.34 %
Return on average equityReturn on average equity10.78 %11.84 %11.54 %Return on average equity15.00 15.14 
Average equity/average assetsAverage equity/average assets9.85 %9.94 %10.71 %Average equity/average assets9.60 8.84 
Average interest-earning assets/average interest-bearing liabilitiesAverage interest-earning assets/average interest-bearing liabilities181.59 %184.40 %179.96 %Average interest-earning assets/average interest-bearing liabilities186.55 189.97 
Average interest-earning assets/average funding liabilitiesAverage interest-earning assets/average funding liabilities103.40 %103.91 %104.56 %Average interest-earning assets/average funding liabilities106.31 105.49 
Non-interest income/average assetsNon-interest income/average assets0.47 %0.58 %0.64 %Non-interest income/average assets0.24 0.32 
Non-interest expense/average assetsNon-interest expense/average assets2.20 %2.16 %2.47 %Non-interest expense/average assets2.45 2.44 
Efficiency ratio(4)
Efficiency ratio(4)
66.04 %62.88 %65.90 %
Efficiency ratio(4)
58.20 57.52 
Adjusted efficiency ratio(5)
Adjusted efficiency ratio(5)
62.09 %59.71 %63.18 %
Adjusted efficiency ratio(5)
54.23 54.43 
(1)Average balances include loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis and accruing loans 90 days or more past due. Amortization of net deferred loan fees/costs is included with interest on loans.
(2)Average other non-interest-bearing liabilities include fair value adjustments related to junior subordinated debentures.
(3)Tax-exempt income is calculated on a tax equivalent basis. The tax equivalent yield adjustment to interest earned on loans was $1.3$1.7 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 and $1.2$1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021.2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The tax equivalent yield adjustment to interest earned on tax exempt securities was $1.0 million, $1.1$1.2 million and $1.0$1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023 and December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021,2022, respectively.
(4)Non-interest expense divided by the total of net interest income and non-interest income.
(5)Adjusted non-interest expense divided by adjusted revenue. These representRepresent non-GAAP financial measures. See, the discussion and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial information in the Executive Overview section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation in this Form 10-Q for more detailed information with respect to the efficiency ratio.measure reconciliations presented above following First Quarter 2023 Highlights.
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Provision and Allowance for Credit Losses. Management estimates the allowance for credit losses using relevant information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The allowance for credit losses is maintained at a level sufficient to provide for expected credit losses over the life of the loan based on evaluating historical credit loss experience and making adjustments to historical loss information for differences in the specific risk characteristics in the current loan portfolio.  These factors include, among others, changes in the size and composition of the loan portfolio, differences in underwriting standards, delinquency rates, actual loss experience and current economic conditions. The following table sets forth an analysis of our allowance for credit losses - loans for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION   
(dollars in thousands)   
  Quarters Ended
CHANGE IN THEMar 31, 2022Dec 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - LOANS
   
  Quarters Ended
CHANGE IN THE ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - LOANSCHANGE IN THE ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - LOANSMar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022
   
Balance, beginning of periodBalance, beginning of period$132,099 $139,915 $167,279 Balance, beginning of period$141,465 $135,918 $132,099 
Recapture of provision for credit losses – loans(7,376)(8,127)(8,035)
Provision (recapture) for credit losses – loansProvision (recapture) for credit losses – loans774 6,043 (7,376)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off:Recoveries of loans previously charged off:Recoveries of loans previously charged off:
Commercial real estateCommercial real estate87 635 24 Commercial real estate184 88 87 
Construction and landConstruction and land384 — 100 Construction and land— — 384 
One- to four-family residentialOne- to four-family residential40 47 113 One- to four-family residential117 18 40 
Commercial businessCommercial business149 267 979 Commercial business119 616 149 
Agricultural business, including secured by farmlandAgricultural business, including secured by farmland118 — Agricultural business, including secured by farmland109 91 118 
ConsumerConsumer216 140 296 Consumer169 153 216 
994 1,094 1,512  698 966 994 
Loans charged off:Loans charged off:Loans charged off:
Commercial real estateCommercial real estate(2)(1)(3,763)Commercial real estate— — (2)
Multifamily real estate— (59)— 
Construction and landConstruction and land(5)— — Construction and land— — (5)
One- to four-family residentialOne- to four-family residential(30)— — 
Commercial businessCommercial business(82)(488)(789)Commercial business(1,158)(1,231)(82)
ConsumerConsumer(157)(235)(150)Consumer(292)(231)(157)
(246)(783)(4,702) (1,480)(1,462)(246)
Net recoveries (charge-offs)748 311 (3,190)
Net (charge-offs) recoveriesNet (charge-offs) recoveries(782)(496)748 
Balance, end of periodBalance, end of period$125,471 $132,099 $156,054 Balance, end of period$141,457 $141,465 $125,471 
Net recoveries (charge-offs) / Average loans receivable0.008 %0.003 %(0.032)%
Net (charge-offs) recoveries / Average loans receivableNet (charge-offs) recoveries / Average loans receivable(0.008)%(0.005)%0.008 %
Allowance for credit losses - loans as a percentage of total loansAllowance for credit losses - loans as a percentage of total loans1.39 %1.39 %1.37 %

The provision for credit losses - loans reflects the amount required to maintain the allowance for credit losses - loans at an appropriate level based upon management’s evaluation of the adequacy of collective and individual loss reserves. During the quarter ended March 31, 2022,2023, we recorded a recapture of provision for credit losses - loans of $7.4 million,$774,000, compared to a recapture of provision for credit losses - loans of $8.1$6.0 million during the prior quarter and a recapture of provision for credit losses - loans of $8.0 million during the same quarter a year ago.quarter. The recapture of provision for credit losses - loans for the current quarter was recorded to offset the loan charge-offs during the first quarter of 2023 and prior quartersto provide allowance for the nominal increase in loan balances. The provision for credit losses – loans for the preceding quarter primarily reflects improvementreflected the increase in loan balances in the economic indicators and a decrease in adversely classified loans. In addition, management has updated its assessment of qualitative factors including assessing the current conditions within the specific markets we serve compared to the national economic indicators.preceding quarter. Future assessments of the expected credit losses will not only be impacted by changes in the composition of and amount of loans and to the reasonable and supportable forecast, but will also include an updated assessment of qualitative factors, as well as consideration of any required changes in the reasonable and supportable forecast reversion period. No allowance for credit losses-loans was recorded on the $58.6 million balance of SBA PPP loans at March 31, 2022 as these loans are fully guaranteed by the SBA.

Net loan recoveriescharge-offs were $748,000$782,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 20222023 compared to net recoveries of $311,000 in the preceding quarter and net loan charge-offs of $3.2 million for the same quarter$496,000 in the prior year. The allowance for credit losses - loans was $125.5 million at March 31, 2022 compared to $132.1 million at December 31, 2021 and $156.1 million at March 31, 2021.preceding quarter. The allowance for credit losses - loans as a percentage of total loans (loans receivable excluding allowance for credit losses)losses - loans) was 1.39% at both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, and 1.37% at March 31, 2022 as compared to 1.45% at December 31, 2021 and 1.57% at March 31, 2021.2022. The decreaseincrease in the allowance for credit losses - loans as a percentage of loans at March 31, 20222023 compared to March 31, 20212022 reflects the recapture of provision for credit losses - loans recorded during 2022, primarily as the result of the improvementa deterioration in the forecasted economic indicators as well as the decrease in adversely classified loans.utilized to estimate credit losses.

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The provision for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments reflects the amount required to maintain the allowance for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments at an appropriate level based upon management’s evaluation of the adequacy of collective and individual loss reserves. The following table sets forth an analysis of our allowance for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):
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  Quarters Ended
CHANGE IN THEMar 31, 2022Dec 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - UNFUNDED LOAN COMMITMENTS
Balance, beginning of period$12,432 $10,127 $13,297 
Provision/(recapture) for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments428 2,305 (1,220)
Balance, end of period$12,860 $12,432 $12,077 
 
  Quarters Ended
CHANGE IN THE ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - UNFUNDED LOAN COMMITMENTSMar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022
Balance, beginning of period$14,721 $14,041 
(Recapture) provision for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments(1,278)680 
Balance, end of period$13,443 $14,721 

The allowance for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments was $12.9 million at March 31, 2022, compared to $12.4 million at December 31, 2021 and compared to $12.1 million at March 31, 2021. The increasedecrease in the allowance for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments reflects the recapture of provision for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments recorded during the current quarter. During the quarter ended March 31, 2022, we recorded aThe recapture of provision for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments was primarily the result of $428,000, compared to a $2.3 million provision for loan losses -decrease in the balance of unfunded loan commitments during the preceding quarter and compared to a $1.2 million recapture of provision for loan losses - unfunded loan commitments during the comparable quarter a year ago. The provision for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments during the current and preceding quarters was primarily the result of increases in unfunded loan commitments.quarter.

Non-interest Income. The following table presents the key components of non-interest income for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021December 31, 2022 (dollars in thousands):
Quarters EndedChangePercentage ChangeQuarters Ended
Mar 31, 2022Dec 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021Prior QuarterPrior Yr QuarterPrior QuarterPrior Yr QuarterMar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022Change AmountChange Percent
Deposit fees and other service chargesDeposit fees and other service charges$11,189 $10,341 $8,939 $848 $2,250 8.2 %25.2 %Deposit fees and other service charges$10,562 $10,821 $(259)(2.4)%
Mortgage banking operationsMortgage banking operations4,440 5,643 11,347 (1,203)(6,907)(21.3)(60.9)Mortgage banking operations2,691 2,311 380 16.4 
Bank owned life insuranceBank owned life insurance1,631 1,203 1,307 428 324 35.6 24.8 Bank owned life insurance2,188 2,120 68 3.2 
MiscellaneousMiscellaneous1,683 4,702 2,135 (3,019)(452)(64.2)(21.2)Miscellaneous1,640 1,382 258 18.7 
18,943 21,889 23,728 (2,946)(4,785)(13.5)(20.2)17,081 16,634 447 2.7 
Net gain on sale of securities435 (136)485 571 (50)(419.9)(10.3)
Net (loss) gain on sale of securitiesNet (loss) gain on sale of securities(7,252)(3,721)(3,531)94.9 
Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair valueNet change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value(552)157 (709)(451.6)
Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value49 2,721 59 (2,672)(10)(98.2)(16.9)
Total non-interest incomeTotal non-interest income$19,427 $24,474 $24,272 $(5,047)$(4,845)(20.6)(20.0)Total non-interest income$9,277 $13,070 $(3,793)(29.0)%

Non-interest income was $19.4$9.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2022,2023, compared to $24.5$13.1 million for the preceding quarter and comparedquarter. The decrease in non-interest income was primarily due to $24.3 million for the same quarteran increase in the prior year. Our non-interest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 included a $49,000 net gain for fair value adjustments and a net gain of $435,000 on sales of securities. For the quarter ended December 31, 2021, fair value adjustments resulted in a net gain of $2.7 million and we had a net loss of $136,000recorded during the current quarter on the sale of securities. For the quarter ended March 31, 2021, fair value adjustments resulted in a net gain of $59,000 and we had a net gain of $485,000 on sale of securities. For a more detailed discussion of our fair value adjustments, please refer to Note 8 in the Selected Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.

Deposit fees and other service charges increased by $848,000,decreased $259,000, or 8%2%, for the quarter ended March 31, 2022,2023, compared to the preceding quarter and $2.3 million, or 25%, compared to the same quarter a year ago. The increase in deposit fees and other service charges from the first quarter a year ago is primarily a result of increased deposit transaction account activity.quarter. Mortgage banking operations, including gains on one- to four-family and multifamily loan sales and loan servicing fees, decreased $1.2 millionincreased $380,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2022,2023, compared to the preceding quarter and $6.9 million for the same quarter a year ago. Gains on sales of multifamily loans in the current quarter resulted in income of $340,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, compared to none for the preceding quarter and compared to $1.7 million for the same period a year ago.quarter. Gains on sales of one- to four-family loans resulted in income of $4.1$1.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2022,2023, compared to $6.5 million$735,000 in the preceding quarter and compared to $9.8 million in the same period a year ago.quarter. The decreaseincrease in mortgage banking operations from the priorpreceding quarter and from the first quarter of 2021 primarily reflects a reductionan increase in the volume of one- to four-familyone-to four family loans sold, as well as a decrease in the gain on sale margin on one- to four-family held-for-sale loans. The reduction in volumes reflects a reduction in refinancing activity as interest rates increased during the current quarter.sold. Home purchase activity accounted for 64%88% of one- to four-family mortgage loan originations in both the first quarter of 2022 and2023, compared to 90% in the prior quarter and was 54% in the first quarter of 2021. The lower mortgagequarter. Mortgage banking revenue for the current quarter compared to the prior quarter is also due in part toincluded a $603,000$295,000 lower of cost or market downwardupward adjustment recorded on multifamily held for sale loans for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 due to increasesdecreases in market interest rates. The decrease in miscellaneous non-interest income fromrates during the priorfirst quarter is primarilyof 2023 as well as $87,000 of gain recognized on the sale of multifamily loans. This compares to a result$723,000 lower of cost or market upward adjustment recorded during the preceding quarter due to the transfer of multifamily held for sale loans to the held for investment portfolio, partially offset by a valuationnegative fair value adjustment on the SBA servicing asset and higher gains recognized in the prior quarter related to both SBA loans sold and the disposition of closed branch locations.multifamily held for sale loans.

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Non-interest Expense.  The following table represents key elements of non-interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021December 31, 2022 (dollars in thousands):
Quarters EndedChangePercentage Change
Mar 31, 2022Dec 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021Prior QuarterPrior Yr QuarterPrior QuarterPrior Yr Quarter
Salaries and employee benefits$59,486 $57,798 $64,819 $1,688 $(5,333)2.9 %(8.2)%
Less capitalized loan origination costs(6,230)(7,647)(9,696)1,417 3,466 (18.5)(35.7)
Occupancy and equipment13,220 13,885 12,989 (665)231 (4.8)1.8 
Information/computer data services6,651 6,441 6,203 210 448 3.3 7.2 
Payment and card processing expenses4,896 5,062 4,326 (166)570 (3.3)13.2 
Professional and legal expenses2,180 2,251 3,328 (71)(1,148)(3.2)(34.5)
Advertising and marketing461 2,071 1,263 (1,610)(802)(77.7)(63.5)
Deposit insurance expense1,524 1,340 1,533 184 (9)13.7 (0.6)
State/municipal business and use taxes1,162 976 1,065 186 97 19.1 9.1 
REO operations(79)49 (242)(128)163 (261.2)(67.4)
Amortization of core deposit intangibles1,424 1,574 1,711 (150)(287)(9.5)(16.8)
Loss on extinguishment of debt793 2,284 — (1,491)793 (65.3)nm
Miscellaneous5,707 5,594 5,509 113 198 2.0 3.6 
91,195 91,678 92,808 (483)(1,613)(0.5)(1.7)
COVID-19 expenses— 127 148 (127)(148)(100.0)(100.0)
Merger and acquisition-related expenses— — 571 — (571)nm(100.0)
Total non-interest expense$91,195 $91,805 $93,527 $(610)$(2,332)(0.7)%(2.5)%
Quarters Ended
Mar 31, 2023Dec 31, 2022Change AmountChange Percent
Salary and employee benefits$61,389 $60,309 $1,080 1.8 %
Less capitalized loan origination costs(3,431)(4,877)1,446 (29.6)
Occupancy and equipment11,970 13,506 (1,536)(11.4)
Information and computer data services7,147 6,535 612 9.4 
Payment and card processing services4,618 5,109 (491)(9.6)
Professional and legal expenses2,121 6,328 (4,207)(66.5)
Advertising and marketing806 1,350 (544)(40.3)
Deposit insurance1,890 1,739 151 8.7 
State and municipal business and use taxes1,300 1,304 (4)(0.3)
Real estate operations, net(277)28 (305)nm
Amortization of core deposit intangibles1,050 1,215 (165)(13.6)
Miscellaneous6,038 6,467 (429)(6.6)
Total non-interest expense$94,621 $99,013 $(4,392)(4.4)%

Non-interest expenses were $91.2$94.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2022,2023, compared to $91.8$99.0 million for the preceding quarter and $93.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021.quarter. The current quarter non-interest expense includes decreases in occupancy and equipment expenses, advertising and marketing expenses and loss on extinguishment of debt, partially offset an increase in salary and employee benefits expenses. The year-over-year quarterly decrease in non-interest expense primarily reflects decreases in salaryoccupancy and employee benefitsequipment expense and professional and legal expenses, partially offset by a decrease in capitalized loan origination costs and the loss on extinguishment of debt. In addition, the quarter ended March 31, 2022 included no COVID-19 expenses, compared to $127,000 for the preceding quarteran increase in salary and $148,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2021.employee benefits expense.

Salary and employee benefits expenses increased $1.7 million to $59.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2022,2023, compared to $57.8 million for the preceding quarter, primarily due to severance costsnormal annual salary and typicalwage increases, as well as higher payroll taxes in the first quarter of a year partially offset by lower salary expense, andincentive expense. Capitalized loan origination costs decreased $5.3 million, compared to $64.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, primarily reflecting a reduction in staffing. Capitalized2023, compared to the preceding quarter, due to decreased loan origination costs decreased $1.4 millionproduction. Information and computer data services expenses increased for the quarter ended March 31, 2022,2023 compared to the preceding quarter, primarily due to an increase in computer software expenses. Occupancy and $3.5 million, compared to the same quarter in the prior year, primarily related to the origination of SBA PPP loans during the first quarter of 2021. Professional and legalequipment expenses decreased $71,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2022,2023 compared to the preceding quarter, and $1.1 million comparedreflecting increased building rent expense due to the same quarter inlease buyouts as well as increased weather related building maintenance expense during the prior year, primarily due to a decrease in consulting expense. Advertisingquarter. Professional and marketinglegal expenses decreased $1.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021,2023 compared to the preceding quarter, and $802,000, compared to the same quarter in the prior year, primarily due to a reduction in direct mail marketing expenses. In addition, Banner$3.5 million accrual recorded a $793,000 loss on extinguishment of debt as a result of the redemption of $50.5 million of junior subordinated debentures during the first quarter of 2022, compared to a $2.3 million loss as a result of the redemption of $8.2 million of junior subordinated debentures during the prior quarter.quarter in relation to the potential settlement of a pending litigation matter. Advertising and marketing expenses decreased for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, compared to the preceding quarter, due to a decrease in web-based advertising expenses.

Banner’sOur efficiency ratio was 66.04%58.20% for the current quarter, compared to 62.88%57.52% in the preceding quarter and 65.90% in the year ago quarter. Banner’sOur adjusted efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 62.09%54.23% for the current quarter, compared to 59.71%54.43% in the preceding quarter and to 63.18% in the year ago quarter. See, the discussion and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial information in the Executive Overview section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation in this Form 10-Q for more detailed information with respect to the efficiency ratio.measure reconciliations presented above following First Quarter 2023 Highlights.

Income Taxes. For the quarter ended March 31, 2022,2023, we recognized $9.9$12.9 million in income tax expense for an effective tax rate of 18.4%18.9%, which reflects our normalblended statutory tax rate reduced by the effect of tax-exempt income, certain tax credits, and tax benefits related to restricted stock vesting. Our statutory income tax rate is 23.6%23.5%, representing a blend of the statutory federal income tax rate of 21.0% and apportioned effects of the state income tax rates. For the quarter ended December 31, 2021,2022, we recognized $9.5$12.0 million in income tax expense for an effective tax rate of 16.0%18.1%. For the quarter ended March 31, 2021, we recognized $10.8 million in income tax expense for an effective tax rate of 18.7%. For more discussion on our income taxes, please refer to Note 9 in the Selected Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this report on Form 10-Q.

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Asset Quality

Maintaining a moderate risk profile by employing appropriate underwriting standards, avoiding excessive asset concentrations and aggressively managing troubled assets has been and will continue to be a primary focus for us. We actively engage with our borrowers to resolve classified loans and other problem assets and effectively manage REO as a result of foreclosures.

Non-Performing Assets:  Non-performing assets decreasedincreased to $19.1$27.1 million, or 0.11%0.17% of total assets, at March 31, 2022,2023, from $23.7$23.4 million, or 0.14%0.15% of total assets, at December 31, 2021, and from $37.0 million, or 0.23% of total assets, at March 31, 2021.2022. Our allowance for credit losses - loans was $125.5$141.5 million, or 674%528% of non-performing loans at March 31, 20222023, compared to $132.1$141.5 million, or 578%615% of non-performing loans at December 31, 2021 and $156.1 million, or 426% of non-performing loans at March 31, 2021.  In addition to the allowance for credit losses - loans, the Company maintains an allowance for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments which was $12.9 million at March 31, 2022, compared to $12.4 million at December 31, 2021 and $12.1 million at March 31, 2021. We believe our2022. The low level of non-performing loans and other assets continues to beremains manageable at March 31, 2022. The primary components of the $19.1 million in non-performing assets were $17.9 million in nonaccrual loans, $682,000 in loans more than 90 days delinquent and still accruing interest, and $446,000 in REO and other repossessed assets.2023.

Loans are reported as TDRs when we grant concessions to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties that we would not otherwise consider.  If any TDR loan becomes delinquent or other matters call into question the borrower’s ability to repay full interest and principal in accordance with the restructured terms, the TDR loan would be reclassified as nonaccrual.  At March 31, 2022, we had $5.3 million of restructured loans performing under their restructured repayment terms.
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The following table sets forth information with respect to our non-performing assets and restructured loans at the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2021 March 31, 2023December 31, 2022March 31, 2022
Nonaccrual Loans: (1)
Nonaccrual Loans: (1)
   
Nonaccrual Loans: (1)
   
Secured by real estate:Secured by real estate:   Secured by real estate:   
CommercialCommercial$10,618 $14,159 $21,615 Commercial$2,815 $3,683 $10,618 
Construction and landConstruction and land119 479 986 Construction and land172 181 119 
One- to four-familyOne- to four-family2,199 2,711 4,456 One- to four-family6,789 5,236 2,199 
Commercial businessCommercial business1,845 2,156 4,194 Commercial business9,365 9,886 1,845 
Agricultural business, including secured by farmlandAgricultural business, including secured by farmland1,021 1,022 1,536 Agricultural business, including secured by farmland4,074 594 1,021 
ConsumerConsumer2,123 1,754 2,244 Consumer2,247 2,126 2,123 
17,925 22,281 35,031  25,462 21,706 17,925 
Loans more than 90 days delinquent, still on accrual:Loans more than 90 days delinquent, still on accrual:   Loans more than 90 days delinquent, still on accrual:   
Secured by real estate:Secured by real estate:   Secured by real estate:   
One- to four-familyOne- to four-family210 436 1,524 One- to four-family445 1,023 210 
Commercial businessCommercial business351 37 Commercial business— — 351 
ConsumerConsumer121 117 — Consumer865 264 121 
682 555 1,561  1,310 1,287 682 
Total non-performing loansTotal non-performing loans18,607 22,836 36,592 Total non-performing loans26,772 22,993 18,607 
REO, netREO, net429 852 340 REO, net340 340 429 
Other repossessed assets held for saleOther repossessed assets held for sale17 17 37 Other repossessed assets held for sale17 17 17 
Total non-performing assetsTotal non-performing assets$19,053 $23,705 $36,969 Total non-performing assets$27,129 $23,350 $19,053 
Total non-performing assets to total assetsTotal non-performing assets to total assets0.11 %0.14 %0.23 %Total non-performing assets to total assets0.17 %0.15 %0.11 %
Total nonaccrual loans to loans before allowance for credit losses0.20 %0.25 %0.35 %
Restructured loans performing under their restructured terms (2)
$5,279 $5,309 $6,424 
Total nonaccrual loans to loans before allowance for credit losses - loansTotal nonaccrual loans to loans before allowance for credit losses - loans0.25 %0.21 %0.20 %
Loans 30-89 days past due and on accrualLoans 30-89 days past due and on accrual$9,611 $11,558 $19,233 Loans 30-89 days past due and on accrual$14,037 $17,186 $9,611 

(1)Includes $221,000 of nonaccrual TDR loans at March 31, 2022. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, we recognized2023, interest income of $68,000was reduced by $344,000 as a result of nonaccrual loan recovery activity, which includes the reversal of $43,000$184,000 of accrued interest as of the date the loan was placed on nonaccrual. There was no interest income recognized on nonaccrual loans for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
(2)These loans were performing under their restructured repayment terms at the dates indicated.2023.

In addition to the non-performing loans as of March 31, 2022,2023, we had other classified loans with an aggregate outstanding balance of $158.4$121.7 million that are not on nonaccrual status, with respect to which known information concerning possible credit problems with the borrowers or
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the cash flows of the properties securing the respective loans has caused management to be concerned about the ability of the borrowers to comply with present loan repayment terms.  This may result in the future inclusion of such loans in the nonaccrual loan category.

The following table presents the Company’s portfolio of risk-rated loans and non-risk-rated loans by grade at the dates indicated (in thousands):
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2021 March 31, 2023December 31, 2022March 31, 2022
    
PassPass$8,961,358 $8,874,468 $9,584,429 Pass$10,008,385 $10,000,493 $8,961,358 
Special MentionSpecial Mention6,908 11,932 51,692 Special Mention4,251 9,081 6,908 
SubstandardSubstandard178,363 198,363 311,576 Substandard148,048 137,150 178,363 
TotalTotal$9,146,629 $9,084,763 $9,947,697 Total$10,160,684 $10,146,724 $9,146,629 

The decreaseincrease in substandard loans during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 primarily reflects the payoff of substandard loans as well ascommercial real estate loan risk rating upgrades.

REO: REO was $429,000 at March 31, 2022 compared to $852,000 at December 31, 2021. The following table shows REO activity fordowngrades during the three months ended March 31, 2022, December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2021 (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended
Mar 31, 2022Dec 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021
Balance, beginning of period$852 $852 $816 
Proceeds from dispositions of REO(607)— (783)
Gain on sale of REO184 — 307 
Balance, end of period$429 $852 $340 

Non-recurring fair value adjustments to REO are recorded to reflect partial write-downs based on an observable market price or current appraised value of property. The individual carrying values of these assets are reviewed for impairment at least annually and any additional impairment charges are expensed to operations.quarter.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary sources of funds are deposits, borrowings, proceeds from loan principal and interest payments and sales of loans, and the maturity of and interest income on mortgage-backed and investment securities. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and mortgage-backed securities are a predictable source of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by market interest rates, economic conditions, competition and our pricing strategies.

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Our primary investing activity is the origination of loans and, in certain periods, the purchase of securities or loans.  During the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and March 31, 2021,2022, our loan originations, including originations of loans held for sale, exceeded our loan repayments by $176.9$53.3 million and $379.2$176.9 million, respectively. There were no loan purchases during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and $75.6 million of loan purchases during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and no loan purchases during the three months ended March 31, 2021.2022. This activity was funded primarily by increased core deposits and the sale of loans in 2022.through borrowings. During the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and March 31, 2021,2022, we received proceeds of $231.1$50.4 million and $427.8$231.1 million, respectively, from the sale of loans. Securities purchased during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and March 31, 20212022 totaled $321.7$26.4 million and $1.26 billion,$321.7 million, respectively, and securities repayments, maturities and sales in those periods were $127.3$203.9 million and $493.4$127.3 million, respectively.
  
Our primary financing activity is gathering deposits. Total deposits increaseddecreased by $196.8$465.9 million during the first three months of 2022,2023, as the $692.3 million decrease in core deposits increased by $235.1 million,was partially offset by a $38.3the $226.4 million decrease inincrease certificates of deposits.deposit. The increasedecline in total deposits during the first three months of 20222023 was due primarily to an increase in general client liquidity due to reduced business investment and consumer spending.interest rate sensitive clients moving a portion of their non-operating deposit balances to higher yielding investments. Certificates of deposit are generally more vulnerable to competition and more price sensitive than other retail deposits and our pricing of those deposits varies significantly based upon our liquidity management strategies at any point in time.  At March 31, 2022,2023, certificates of deposit totaled $800.4$949.9 million, or 6%7% of our total deposits, including $626.9$767.2 million which were scheduled to mature within one year.  The increase in certificates of deposits during the first three months of 2023 was primarily due to clients seeking higher yields moving funds from core deposit accounts to higher yielding certificates of deposits. While no assurance can be given as to future periods, historically, we have been able to retain a significant amount of our certificates of deposit as they mature.

The Bank’s uninsured deposits were $4.42 billion or 33% of total deposits at March 31, 2023, compared to $4.84 billion or 35% of total deposits at December 31, 2022. The uninsured deposit calculation includes $277.7 million and $304.2 million of collateralized public deposits at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Uninsured deposits also include cash held by the Company of $88.0 million and $77.2 million at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Banner Bank’s uninsured deposits, excluding collateralized public deposits and cash held at the holding company, were 31% of total deposits at March 31, 2023, compared to 33% of total deposits at December 31, 2022.

We had no$170.0 million FHLB advances at March 31, 2022,2023, compared to $50.0 million at December 31, 2021.2022. Other borrowings increased $2.3decreased $18.2 million to $266.8$214.6 million at March 31, 20222023 from $264.5$232.8 million at December 31, 2021.2022.

We must maintain an adequate level of liquidity to ensure the availability of sufficient funds to accommodate deposit withdrawals, to support loan growth, to satisfy financial commitments and to take advantage of investment opportunities. During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021,2023, we used our sources of funds primarily to fund loan commitments and purchase securities.commitments. At March 31, 2022,2023, we had outstanding loan commitments totaling $4.17$4.14 billion, primarily relating to undisbursed loans in process and unused credit lines. While
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representing potential growth in the loan portfolio and lending activities, this level of commitments is proportionally consistent with our historical experience and does not represent a departure from normal operations.

We generally maintain sufficient cash and readily marketable securities to meet short-term liquidity needs; however, our primary liquidity management practice to supplement deposits is to increase or decrease short-term borrowings, including FHLB advances and Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (FRBSF) borrowings.  We maintain credit facilities with the FHLB-Des Moines,FHLB, which provided for advances that in the aggregate would equal the lesser of 45% of Bannerthe Bank’s assets or adjusted qualifying collateral (subject to a sufficient level of ownership of FHLB stock).  At March 31, 2022,2023, under these credit facilities based on pledged collateral, Bannerthe Bank had $2.37$2.84 billion of available credit capacity. We had no advancesAdvances under these credit facilities totaled $170.0 million at March 31, 2022.2023. In addition, Bannerthe Bank has been approved for participation in the FRBSF’s Borrower-In-Custody (BIC) program by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (FRBSF).program. Under this program, based on pledged collateral, Bannerthe Bank had available lines of credit of approximately $969.7 million$1.16 billion as of March 31, 2022.2023, subject to certain collateral requirements, namely the collateral type and risk rating of eligible pledged loans. The Bank also had $126.1 million of additional borrowing capacity through the FRBSF’s bank term funding program. We had no funds borrowed from the FRBSF at March 31, 20222023 or December 31, 2021.2022. At March 31, 2022, Banner2023, the Bank also had uncommitted federal funds line of credit agreements with other financial institutions totaling $125.0 million. No balances were outstanding under these agreements as of March 31, 20222023 or December 31, 2021.2022. Availability of lines is subject to federal funds balances available for loan and continued borrower eligibility. These lines are intended to support short-term liquidity needs and the agreements may restrict consecutive day usage. Management believes it has adequate resources and funding potential to meet our foreseeable liquidity requirements.

Banner Corporation is a separate legal entity from the Bank and, on a stand-alone level, must provide for its own liquidity and pay its own operating expenses and cash dividends. Banner Corporation’sBanner’s primary sources of funds consist of capital raised through dividends or capital distributions from the Bank, although there are regulatory restrictions on the ability of the Bank to pay dividends. We currently expect to continue our current practice of paying quarterly cash dividends on our common stock subject to our Board of Directors’ discretion to modify or terminate this practice at any time and for any reason without prior notice. Our current quarterly common stock dividend rate is $0.44$0.48 per share, as approved by our Board of Directors, which we believe is a dividend rate per share which enables us to balance our multiple objectives of managing and investing in the Bank, and returning a substantial portion of our cash to our shareholders. Assuming continued payment during 2022 at this rate of $0.44$0.48 per share, our average total dividend paid each quarter would be approximately $15.1$16.5 million based on the number of outstanding shares at March 31, 2022.2023. At March 31, 2022, the Company on2023, Banner (on an unconsolidated basisbasis) had liquid assets of $64.3$88.3 million.

As noted below, Banner Corporation and its subsidiary bank continued to maintain capital levels significantly in excess of the requirements to be categorized as “Well-Capitalized” under applicable regulatory standards.  During the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023, total shareholders’ equity decreased $126.5increased $75.3 million, to $1.56$1.53 billion.  At March 31, 2022,2023, tangible common shareholders’ equity, which excludes goodwill and other intangible assets, was $1.18$1.15 billion, or 7.18%7.59% of tangible assets.  See the discussion and reconciliation ofTangible common shareholders’ equity represents a non-GAAP financial information in the Executive Overview section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation in this Form 10-Q for more detailed information with respect to tangible common shareholders’ equity.  Also, see the capital requirements discussion and table below with respect to our regulatory capital positions.measure. See, non-GAAP financial measure reconciliations presented above following First Quarter 2023 Highlights.
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Capital Requirements

Banner Corporation 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, (BHCA), and the regulations of the Federal Reserve.  BannerThe Bank, as state-chartered, federally insured commercial bank, is subject to the capital requirements established by the FDIC.

The capital adequacy requirements are quantitative measures established by regulation that require Banner Corporation and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of capital.��  The Federal Reserve requires Banner Corporation to maintain capital adequacy that generally parallels the FDIC requirements.  The FDIC requires the Bank to maintain minimum ratios of Total Capital, Tier 1 Capital, and Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to risk-weighted assets as well as Tier 1 Leverage Capitalleverage capital to average assets.  In addition to the minimum capital ratios, both Banner Corporation and the Bank are requiredhas to maintain a capital conservation buffer consisting of additional Common Equity Tier 1 Capital of moregreater 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. At March 31, 2022,2023, Banner Corporation and the Bank each exceeded all regulatory capital requirements. (See Item 1, “Business–Regulation,” and Note 14 of the Notesrequirements to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the 2021 Form 10-K for additional information regarding regulatory capital requirements for Banner Corporation and the Bank.)
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be “well capitalized”.

The actual regulatory capital ratios calculated for Banner Corporation and Banner Bank as of March 31, 2022,2023, along with the minimum capital amounts and ratios, were as follows (dollars in thousands):
ActualMinimum to be Categorized as “Adequately Capitalized”Minimum to be Categorized as “Well-Capitalized” ActualMinimum to be Categorized as “Adequately Capitalized”Minimum to be Categorized as “Well-Capitalized”
AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountAmount AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountAmount
Banner Corporation—consolidatedBanner Corporation—consolidated      Banner Corporation—consolidated      
Total capital to risk-weighted assetsTotal capital to risk-weighted assets$1,635,268 14.04 %$931,972 8.00 %$1,164,964 10.00 %Total capital to risk-weighted assets$1,805,467 14.45 %$999,704 8.00 %$1,249,630 10.00 %
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assetsTier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets1,411,733 12.12 698,979 6.00 698,979 6.00 Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets1,560,998 12.49 749,778 6.00 749,778 6.00 
Tier 1 leverage capital to average assetsTier 1 leverage capital to average assets1,411,733 8.58 658,314 4.00 n/an/aTier 1 leverage capital to average assets1,560,998 9.96 626,769 4.00  n/a n/a
Common equity tier 1 capitalCommon equity tier 1 capital1,325,233 11.38 524,234 4.50 n/an/aCommon equity tier 1 capital1,474,498 11.80 562,334 4.50  n/a n/a
Banner BankBanner Bank      Banner Bank      
Total capital to risk-weighted assetsTotal capital to risk-weighted assets1,566,752 13.46 931,257 8.00 1,164,071 10.00 Total capital to risk-weighted assets1,712,629 13.71 999,052 8.00 1,248,815 10.00 
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assetsTier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets1,443,217 12.40 698,442 6.00 931,257 8.00 Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets1,568,160 12.56 749,289 6.00 999,052 8.00 
Tier 1 leverage capital to average assetsTier 1 leverage capital to average assets1,443,217 8.77 658,008 4.00 822,510 5.00 Tier 1 leverage capital to average assets1,568,160 10.01 626,336 4.00 782,921 5.00 
Common equity tier 1 capitalCommon equity tier 1 capital1,443,217 12.40 523,832 4.50 756,646 6.50 Common equity tier 1 capital1,568,160 12.56 561,967 4.50 811,730 6.50 

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ITEM 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market Risk and Asset/Liability Management

Our financial condition and operations are influenced significantly by general economic conditions, including the absolute level of interest rates as well as changes in interest rates and the slope of the yield curve.  Our profitability is dependent to a large extent on our net interest income, which is the difference between the interest received from our interest-earning assets and the interest expense incurred on our interest-bearing liabilities.

Our activities, like all financial institutions, inherently involve the assumption of interest rate risk.  Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in market interest rates will have an adverse impact on the institution’s earnings and underlying economic value.  Interest rate risk is determined by the maturity and repricing characteristics of an institution’s assets, liabilities and off-balance-sheet contracts.  Interest rate risk is measured by the variability of financial performance and economic value resulting from changes in interest rates.  Interest rate risk is the primary market risk affecting our financial performance.

The greatest source of interest rate risk to us results from the mismatch of maturities or repricing intervals for rate sensitive assets, liabilities and off-balance-sheet contracts.  This mismatch or gap is generally characterized by a substantially shorter maturity structure for interest-bearing liabilities than interest-earning assets, although our floating-rate assets tend to be more immediately responsive to changes in market rates than most deposit liabilities.  Additional interest rate risk results from mismatched repricing indices and formula (basis risk and yield curve risk), and product caps and floors and early repayment or withdrawal provisions (option risk), which may be contractual or market driven, that are generally more favorable to clients than to us.  An exception to this generalization is the beneficial effect of interest rate floors on a portion of our performing floating-rate loans, which help us maintain higher loan yields in periods when market interest rates decline significantly.  However, in a declining interest rate environment, as loans with floors are repaid they generally are replaced with new loans which have lower interest rate floors.  As of March 31, 2022,2023, our loans with interest rate floors totaled $3.65$4.32 billion and had a weighted average floor rate of 4.34%4.17% compared to a current average note rate of 4.12%6.06%.  As of March 31, 2022,2023, our loans with interest rates at their floors totaled $1.65$1.52 billion and had a weighted average note rate of 4.08% and our loans with interest rates below their floors totaled $358.8 million and had a weighted average note rate of 4.26%4.09%. The Company actively manages its exposure to interest rate risk through on-going adjustments to the mix of interest-earning assets and funding sources that affect the repricing speeds of loans, investments, interest-bearing deposits and borrowings.

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The principal objectives of asset/liability management are: to evaluate the interest rate risk exposure; to determine the level of risk appropriate given our operating environment, business plan strategies, performance objectives, capital and liquidity constraints, and asset and liability allocation alternatives; and to manage our interest rate risk consistent with regulatory guidelines and policies approved by the Board of Directors.  Through such management, we seek to reduce the vulnerability of our earnings and capital position to changes in the level of interest rates.  Our actions in this regard are taken under the guidance of the Asset/Liability Management Committee, which is comprised of members of our senior management.  The Committee closely monitors our interest sensitivity exposure, asset and liability allocation decisions, liquidity and capital positions, and local and national economic conditions and attempts to structure the loan and investment portfolios and funding sources to maximize earnings within acceptable risk tolerances.

Sensitivity Analysis

Our primary monitoring tool for assessing interest rate risk is asset/liability simulation modeling, which is designed to capture the dynamics of balance sheet, interest rate and spread movements and to quantify variations in net interest income resulting from those movements under different rate environments.  The sensitivity of net interest income to changes in the modeled interest rate environments provides a measurement of interest rate risk.  We also utilize economic value analysis, which addresses changes in estimated net economic value of equity arising from changes in the level of interest rates.  The net economic value of equity is estimated by separately valuing our assets and liabilities under varying interest rate environments.  The extent to which assets gain or lose value in relation to the gains or losses of liability values under the various interest rate assumptions determines the sensitivity of net economic value to changes in interest rates and provides an additional measure of interest rate risk.

The interest rate sensitivity analysis performed by us incorporates beginning-of-the-period rate, balance and maturity data, using various levels of aggregation of that data, as well as certain assumptions concerning the maturity, repricing, amortization and prepayment characteristics of loans and other interest-earning assets and the repricing and withdrawal of deposits and other interest-bearing liabilities into an asset/liability computer simulation model.  We update and prepare simulation modeling at least quarterly for review by senior management and oversight by the directors. We believe the data and assumptions are realistic representations of our portfolio and possible outcomes under the various interest rate scenarios.  Nonetheless, the interest rate sensitivity of our net interest income and net economic value of equity could vary substantially if different assumptions were used or if actual experience differs from the assumptions used.

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The following table sets forth, as of March 31, 2022,2023, the estimated changes in our net interest income over one-year and two-year time horizons and the estimated changes in economic value of equity based on the indicated interest rate environments (dollars in thousands):
Estimated Increase (Decrease) in Estimated Increase (Decrease) in
Change (in Basis Points) in Interest Rates (1)
Change (in Basis Points) in Interest Rates (1)
Net Interest Income
Next 12 Months
Net Interest Income
Next 24 Months
Economic Value of Equity
Change (in Basis Points) in Interest Rates (1)
Net Interest Income Next 12 MonthsNet Interest Income Next 24 MonthsEconomic Value of Equity
+400$83,016 16.5 %$177,171 17.4 %$(500,616)(17.7)%
+300+30075,509 15.0 165,178 16.3 (399,129)(14.1)+300$(9,581)(1.6)%$12,004 0.9 %$(360,361)(11.6)%
+200+20057,973 11.5 129,345 12.7 (289,769)(10.3)+2004,000 0.7 30,253 2.4 (195,285)(6.3)
+100+10035,839 7.1 81,934 8.1 (133,095)(4.7)+1006,959 1.1 25,729 2.0 (80,301)(2.6)
00— — — — — — 0— — — — — — 
-25(10,572)(2.1)(24,744)(2.4)7,638 0.3 
-50(16,905)(3.4)(41,878)(4.1)11,151 0.4 
-100-100(23,440)(3.8)(62,036)(4.8)30,999 1.0 
-200-200(48,966)(7.9)(130,930)(10.2)(48,825)(1.6)
-300-300(80,307)(13.0)(216,712)(16.9)(240,899)(7.7)
 
(1)    Assumes an instantaneous and sustained uniform change in market interest rates at all maturities; however, no rates are allowed to go below zero.  The targeted Federal Funds Rate was between 0.25%4.75% and 0.50%5.0% at March 31, 2022.2023.
 
Interest Rate Swaps: The Bank enters into interest rate swaps with certain qualifying commercial loan clients to meet their interest rate risk management needs. The Bank simultaneously enters into interest rate swaps with dealer counterparties, with identical notional amounts and terms. The net result of these interest rate swaps is that the client pays a fixed rate of interest and the Bank receives a floating rate. These interest rate swaps are derivative financial instruments and the gross fair values are recorded in other assets and liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets, with changes in fair value during the period recorded in other non-interest expense on the consolidated statements of income.

Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk: The Bank’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to reduce volatility in net interest income and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish this objective, the Bank primarily uses interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. During the fourth quarter of 2021, the Bank entered into interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges to hedge the variable cash flows associated with existing floating rate loans. These hedge contracts involve the receipt of fixed-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Bank making floating-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.

Another (although less reliable) monitoring tool for assessing interest rate risk is gap analysis.  The matching of the repricing characteristics of assets and liabilities may be analyzed by examining the extent to which assets and liabilities are interest sensitive and by monitoring an institution’s interest sensitivity gap.  An asset or liability is said to be interest sensitive within a specific time period if it will mature or reprice within that time period.  The interest rate sensitivity gap is defined as the difference between the amount of interest-earning assets anticipated, based upon certain assumptions, to mature or reprice within a specific time period and the amount of interest-bearing liabilities anticipated to mature or reprice, based upon certain assumptions, within that same time period.  A gap is considered positive when the amount of interest-sensitive assets exceeds the amount of interest-sensitive liabilities.  A gap is considered negative when the amount of interest-sensitive liabilities exceeds the amount of interest-sensitive assets.  Generally, during a period of rising rates, a negative gap would tend to adversely affect net interest income while a positive gap would tend to result in an increase in net interest income.  During a period of falling interest rates, a negative gap would tend to result in an increase in net interest income while a positive gap would tend to adversely affect net interest income.

Certain shortcomings are inherent in gap analysis.  For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods of repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market rates.  Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market rates.  Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable-rate mortgage loans, have features that restrict changes in interest rates on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset.  Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels would likely deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the table.  Finally, the ability of some borrowers to service their debt may decrease in the event of a severe change in market rates.
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The following table presents our interest sensitivity gap between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities at March 31, 20222023 (dollars in thousands).  The following table sets forth the amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities which are anticipated by us, based upon certain assumptions, to reprice or mature in each of the future periods shown.  At March 31, 2022,2023, total interest-earning assets maturing or repricing within one year exceeded total interest-bearing liabilities maturing or repricing in the same time period by $4.75$2.82 billion, representing a one-year cumulative gap to total assets ratio of 28.31%18.18%.  Management is aware of the sources of interest rate risk and in its opinion actively monitors and manages it to the extent possible.  The interest rate risk indicators and interest sensitivity gaps as of March 31, 20222023 are within our internal policy guidelines and management considers that our current level of interest rate risk is reasonable.
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Within
6 Months
After
6 Months
Within
1 Year
After
1 Year
Within
3 Years
After
3 Years
Within
5 Years
After
5 Years
Within
10 Years
Over
10 Years
Total Within 6 MonthsAfter 6 Months
Within 1 Year
After 1 Year
Within 3 Years
After 3 Years
Within 5 Years
After 5 Years
Within 10 Years
Over 10 YearsTotal
Interest-earning assets: (1)
Interest-earning assets: (1)
       
Interest-earning assets: (1)
       
Construction loansConstruction loans$822,543 $45,534 $124,036 $35,580 $17,405 $980 $1,046,078 Construction loans$832,357 $76,764 $169,291 $35,532 $22,523 $181 $1,136,648 
Fixed-rate mortgage loansFixed-rate mortgage loans268,973 212,912 700,406 498,155 653,555 44,544 2,378,545 Fixed-rate mortgage loans234,754 212,450 708,192 539,484 738,916 257,910 2,691,706 
Adjustable-rate mortgage loansAdjustable-rate mortgage loans1,118,745 319,103 934,764 1,046,332 229,799 5,592 3,654,335 Adjustable-rate mortgage loans1,074,869 327,602 1,189,527 992,194 319,397 61,821 3,965,410 
Fixed-rate mortgage-backed securitiesFixed-rate mortgage-backed securities117,317 104,145 438,210 426,637 905,775 946,683 2,938,767 Fixed-rate mortgage-backed securities107,184 99,743 405,716 428,108 932,648 1,001,876 2,975,275 
Adjustable-rate mortgage-backed securitiesAdjustable-rate mortgage-backed securities458,607 15,811 3,763 4,232 4,962 — 487,375 Adjustable-rate mortgage-backed securities316,527 383 3,430 209 4,157 — 324,706 
Fixed-rate commercial/agricultural loansFixed-rate commercial/agricultural loans88,768 79,245 240,059 135,235 126,679 65,807 735,793 Fixed-rate commercial/agricultural loans99,992 91,018 253,433 135,327 148,260 32,498 760,528 
Adjustable-rate commercial/agricultural loansAdjustable-rate commercial/agricultural loans682,971 19,591 62,640 44,030 6,208 815,449 Adjustable-rate commercial/agricultural loans790,036 20,099 69,471 51,643 8,171 — 939,420 
Consumer and other loansConsumer and other loans447,510 25,333 37,027 14,300 17,178 36,991 578,339 Consumer and other loans450,561 49,660 84,192 33,016 28,856 43,016 689,301 
Investment securities and interest-earning depositsInvestment securities and interest-earning deposits1,973,808 24,140 94,732 121,708 373,057 201,702 2,789,147 Investment securities and interest-earning deposits246,922 47,510 105,268 72,830 179,638 433,613 1,085,781 
Total rate sensitive assetsTotal rate sensitive assets5,979,242 845,814 2,635,637 2,326,209 2,334,618 1,302,308 15,423,828 Total rate sensitive assets4,153,202 925,229 2,988,520 2,288,343 2,382,566 1,830,915 14,568,775 
Interest-bearing liabilities: (2)
Interest-bearing liabilities: (2)
       
Interest-bearing liabilities: (2)
       
Regular savingsRegular savings277,402 171,282 575,599 434,237 678,690 716,680 2,853,890 Regular savings242,387 156,319 520,995 387,918 594,596 599,868 2,502,083 
Interest checking accountsInterest checking accounts173,067 79,163 282,269 234,629 429,165 773,643 1,971,936 Interest checking accounts170,951 84,783 292,029 230,999 396,278 619,436 1,794,476 
Money market deposit accountsMoney market deposit accounts252,521 138,614 468,226 357,357 570,177 615,836 2,402,731 Money market deposit accounts231,149 128,740 433,132 327,014 509,750 513,916 2,143,701 
Certificates of depositCertificates of deposit372,416 254,546 154,465 17,653 1,284 — 800,364 Certificates of deposit285,254 481,722 169,782 11,932 1,065 177 949,932 
FHLB advancesFHLB advances— — — — — — — FHLB advances170,000 — — — — — 170,000 
Subordinated notesSubordinated notes— — — 100,000 — — 100,000 Subordinated notes— — 100,000 — — — 100,000 
Junior subordinated debenturesJunior subordinated debentures89,178 — — — — — 89,178 Junior subordinated debentures89,178 — — — — — 89,178 
Retail repurchase agreementsRetail repurchase agreements266,778 — — — — — 266,778 Retail repurchase agreements214,564 — — — — — 214,564 
Total rate sensitive liabilitiesTotal rate sensitive liabilities1,431,362 643,605 1,480,559 1,143,876 1,679,316 2,106,159 8,484,877 Total rate sensitive liabilities1,403,483 851,564 1,515,938 957,863 1,501,689 1,733,397 7,963,934 
Excess (deficiency) of interest-sensitive assets over interest-sensitive liabilitiesExcess (deficiency) of interest-sensitive assets over interest-sensitive liabilities$4,547,880 $202,209 $1,155,078 $1,182,333 $655,302 $(803,851)$6,938,951 Excess (deficiency) of interest-sensitive assets over interest-sensitive liabilities$2,749,719 $73,665 $1,472,582 $1,330,480 $880,877 $97,518 $6,604,841 
Cumulative excess of interest-sensitive assetsCumulative excess of interest-sensitive assets$4,547,880 $4,750,089 $5,905,167 $7,087,500 $7,742,802 $6,938,951 $6,938,951 Cumulative excess of interest-sensitive assets$2,749,719 $2,823,384 $4,295,966 $5,626,446 $6,507,323 $6,604,841 $6,604,841 
Cumulative ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilitiesCumulative ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities417.73 %328.92 %266.08 %250.82 %221.38 %181.78 %181.78 %Cumulative ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities295.92 %225.20 %213.92 %218.98 %204.44 %182.93 %182.93 %
Interest sensitivity gap to total assetsInterest sensitivity gap to total assets27.11 1.21 6.89 7.05 3.91 (4.79)41.36 Interest sensitivity gap to total assets17.70 0.47 9.48 8.57 5.67 0.63 42.52 
Ratio of cumulative gap to total assetsRatio of cumulative gap to total assets27.11 28.31 35.20 42.25 46.15 41.36 41.36 Ratio of cumulative gap to total assets17.70 18.18 27.66 36.22 41.89 42.52 42.52 
 
(Footnotes on following page)
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Footnotes for Table of Interest Sensitivity Gap

(1)Adjustable-rate assets are included in the period in which interest rates are next scheduled to adjust rather than in the period in which they are due to mature, and fixed-rate assets are included in the period in which they are scheduled to be repaid based upon scheduled amortization, in each case adjusted to take into account estimated prepayments.  Mortgage loans and other loans are not reduced for allowances for credit losses and non-performing loans.  Mortgage loans, mortgage-backed securities, other loans and investment securities are not adjusted for deferred fees, unamortized acquisition premiums and discounts.
(2)Adjustable-rate liabilities are included in the period in which interest rates are next scheduled to adjust rather than in the period they are due to mature.  Although regular savings, demand, interest checking, and money market deposit accounts are subject to immediate withdrawal, based on historical experience management considers a substantial amount of such accounts to be core deposits having significantly longer maturities.  For the purpose of the gap analysis, these accounts have been assigned decay rates to reflect their longer effective maturities.  If all of these accounts had been assumed to be short-term, the one-year cumulative gap of interest-sensitive assets would have been $(1.4)$(2.6) billion, or (8.26)(16.75)% of total assets at March 31, 2022.  Interest-bearing liabilities for this table exclude certain non-interest-bearing deposits which are included in the average balance calculations in the table contained in Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021” of this report on Form 10-Q.2023.
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ITEM 4 – Controls and Procedures

The management of Banner Corporation is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act).  A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that its objectives are met.  Also, 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.  Additionally, in designing disclosure controls and procedures, our management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible disclosure controls and procedures.  The design of any disclosure controls and procedures also 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 a result of these inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.  Further, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

(a)Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures:  An evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act) was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and several other members of our senior management as of the end of the period covered by this report.  Based on their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2022,2023, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to our management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

(b)Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting:  In the quarter ended March 31, 2022,2023, there was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1 – Legal Proceedings

In the normal course of our business, we have various legal proceedings and other contingent matters pending. These proceedings and the associated legal claims are often contested and the outcome of individual matters is not always predictable. Furthermore, in some matters, it is difficult to assess potential exposure because the legal proceeding is still in the pretrial stage. These claims and counter claims typically arise during the course of collection efforts on problem loans or with respect to actions to enforce liens on properties in which we hold a security interest, although we also are subject to claims related to employment matters. Claims related to employment matters may include, but are not limited to: claims by our employees of discrimination, harassment, violations of wage and hour requirements, or violations of other federal, state, or local laws and claims of misconduct or negligence on the part of our employees. Some or all of these claims may lead to litigation, including class action litigation, and these matters may cause us to incur negative publicity with respect to alleged claims. Our insurance may not cover all claims that may be asserted against us, and any claims asserted against us, regardless of merit or eventual outcome, may harm our reputation. Should the ultimate judgments or settlements in any litigation exceed our insurance coverage, they could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operation for any period. At March 31, 2022,2023, we had accrued $11.4$14.9 million related to these legal proceedings. The ultimate outcome of these legal proceedings could be more or less than what we have accrued. We are not a party to any pending legal proceedings that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, operations or cash flows, except as set forth below.

A class and collective action lawsuit, Bolding et al. v. Banner Bank,, US Dist. Ct., WD WA., was filed against Banner Bank on April 17, 2017. The plaintiffs are former and/or current mortgage loan officers of AmericanWest Bank and/or Banner Bank, who allege that the employer bank failed to pay all required regular and overtime wages that were due pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”)(FLSA) and related laws of the state respective to each individual plaintiff. The plaintiffs seek regular and overtime wages, plus certain penalty amounts and legal fees. On December 15, 2017, the courtCourt granted the plaintiffs’ motion for conditional certification of a class with regard to the FLSA claims; following notice given to approximately 160 potential class members, 33 persons elected to “opt-in” as plaintiffs in the class. On October 10, 2018, the Court granted plaintiffs’ motion for certification of a different class of approximately 200 members, with regard to state law claims. Significant pre-trial motions were filed by both parties, including various motions by Banner Bank seeking to dismiss and/or limit the class claims. The courtCourt granted in part and denied in part Banner Bank’s motions and has ultimately allowed the case to proceed. The Court ruled on the last of the pre-trial motions on September 13, 2021, increasing the likelihood of trial or settlement. IfThe parties participated in a mediation in December 2022. The parties have reached agreement in principle regarding fundamental settlement terms, which they are in the case goesprocess of reducing to triala written settlement agreement for execution and presentation to the Company is unsuccessful in defending the claims, damages could be higher than the amount the Company has accrued as a litigation contingency reserveCourt for this case. We believe that there are substantial defenses to this lawsuit, and we have, and will continue to, defend this case vigorously. The ultimate outcome is unknown at this time. The trial for this case will be bifurcated between a liability phase and a damages phase. The liability phase of the trial is set to begin in September 2022.its preliminary approval.

ITEM 1A – Risk Factors

There have been no material changesThe following risk factor supplements, and should be read in conjunction with, the Company’s risk factors previously disclosed in Part 1, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.

Risks related to recent events impacting the banking industry could adversely affect our stock price, results of operations and financial condition

The banking industry has been negatively impacted by the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in March 2023, and First Republic Bank on May 1, 2023. These failures have highlighted deposit-related risks to the banking industry, including in particular the speed at which deposits can be moved. These events have led to decreased investor and depositor confidence in regional banks as well as increased volatility in the stock trading prices of regional banks, to varying degrees. Despite differences in business models across the banking industry, further concerns related to these events could adversely impact our deposits, liquidity, results of operations and the trading price of our stock.


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ITEM 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) The following table provides information about repurchases of common stock by the Company during the quarter ended March 31, 2022:2023:
PeriodTotal Number of Common Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per Common ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced authorizationMaximum Number of Remaining Shares that May be Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Authorization
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2022— $— — 1,712,510 
February 1, 2022 - February 28, 2022983 60.79 — 1,712,510 
March 1, 2022 - March 31, 202251,723 60.19 — 1,712,510 
Total for quarter52,706 60.21 — 
Period
Total Number of Common Shares Purchased (1)
Average Price Paid per Common ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced AuthorizationMaximum Number of Remaining Shares that May be Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Authorization
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 202338 $62.91 — — 
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023212 66.50 — — 
March 1, 2023 - March 31, 202348,504 57.12 — — 
Total for quarter48,754 $57.16 — 

Employees(1)    Includes 48,754 shares surrendered 52,706 sharesby employees to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock grants during the three months ended March 31, 2022.

2023.
On December 22, 2021, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had renewed its authorization to repurchase up to 5% of the Company’s common stock, or 1,712,510 of the Company’s outstanding shares. Under the authorization, shares may be repurchased by the Company in open market purchases. The extent to which the Company repurchases its shares and the timing of such repurchases will depend
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upon market conditions and other corporate considerations. During the quarter ended March 31, 2022, the Company repurchased no shares under the repurchase authorization, leaving 1,712,510 available for future repurchase.

ITEM 3 – Defaults upon Senior Securities

Not Applicable.

ITEM 4 – Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable.

ITEM 5 – Other Information

Not Applicable.

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ITEM 6 – Exhibits
ExhibitIndex of Exhibits
3{a}
3{b}
3{c}
3{d}
10{a}
10{b}
10{c}
10{d}
10{e}
10{f}
10{g}
10{h}
10{i}
10{j}
31.1
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101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document - The instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the XBRL document
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ExhibitIndex of Exhibits
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
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ExhibitIndex of Exhibits
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104The cover page from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2023, formatted in Inline XBRL (included in Exhibit 101)
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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.
 
 Banner Corporation 
  
May 9, 20224, 2023/s/ Mark J. Grescovich
 Mark J. Grescovich
 President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
May 9, 20224, 2023/s/ Peter J. Conner
 Peter J. Conner 
 Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)





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