UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number: 001-16577

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022

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 1-31565

NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

06-1377322

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

102 Duffy Avenue, Hicksville, New York11801

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) (516) 683-4100

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

102 Duffy Avenue,

 Hicksville,New York11801
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (516) 683-4100

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Common Stock,, $0.01 par value per share

NYCB

New York Stock Exchange

Bifurcated Option Note Unit SecuritiESSecuritiESSMSM

NYCB PU

New York Stock Exchange

DepositoryDepositary Shares each representing a1/40th40th interest in a share ofFixed-to-Floating Rate Series A Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock $0.01 par value

NYCB PA

New York Stock Exchange


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

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

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

Large accelerated filerAccelerated Filer

Accelerated filerFiler  

Non-Accelerated filer

Smaller Reporting Company

Non-Accelerated Filer  

Emerging Growth Companygrowth company

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


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

466,135,820

Number

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding atas of November 1, 20223, 2023 was 722,488,113 shares.





NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.

FORM 10-Q

Quarter Ended

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED September 30, 2022

2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.

Glossary

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List of Abbreviations and Acronyms

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Part I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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Item 1.

7

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of September 30, 20222023 (unaudited) and December 31, 2021

2022

Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for– For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 (unaudited)

Consolidated StatementStatements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for– For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 (unaudited)

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for– For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 (unaudited)

1144

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

12

Note 2 - Computation of Earnings Per Common Share
Note 3 - Business Combination
Note 4 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Note 5 - Investment Securities
Note 6 - Loans and Leases
Note 7 - Allowance for Credit Losses
Note 9 - Mortgage Servicing Rights
Note 10 -Variable Interest Entities
Note 11 - Borrowed Funds
Note 12 - Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits
Note 13 - Stock-Related Benefit Plans
Note 14 - Derivative and Hedging Activities
Note 15 - Intangible Assets
Note 16 - Fair Value Measures
Item 2.

3910

Item 3.

7282

Item 4.

7282

OTHER INFORMATION

73

Item 1.

7383

Item 1A.

7383

Item 2.

7384

Item 3.

7384

Item 4.

7384

Item 5.

7384

Item 6.

7485

7687

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GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
The following list of abbreviations and acronyms are provided as a tool for the reader and may be used throughout this Report, including the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes:
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TermDefinitionTermDefinition
ACLAllowance for Credit LossesFHLB-NYFederal Home Loan Bank of New York
ADCAcquisition, development, and construction loanFOALFallout-Adjusted Locks
ALCOAsset and Liability Management CommitteeFOMCFederal Open Market Committee
AOCLAccumulated other comprehensive lossFRBFederal Reserve Board
ASCAccounting Standards CodificationFRB-NYFederal Reserve Bank of New York
ASUAccounting Standards UpdateFreddie MacFederal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
BaaSBanking as a ServiceFTEsFull-time equivalent employees
BOLIBank-owned life insuranceGAAPU.S. generally accepted accounting principles
BPBasis point(s)GLBAThe Gramm Leach Bliley Act
C&ICommercial and industrial loanGNMAGovernment National Mortgage Association
CDsCertificates of depositGSEGovernment-sponsored enterprises
CECLCurrent Expected Credit LossHELOCHome Equity Line of Credit
CFPBConsumer Financial Protection BureauHELOANHome Equity Loan
CMOsCollateralized mortgage obligationsHPIHousing Price Index
CMTConstant maturity treasury rateLGGLoans with government guarantees
CPIConsumer Price IndexLHFSLoans Held-for-Sale
CPRConstant prepayment rateLIBORLondon Interbank Offered Rate
CRACommunity Reinvestment ActLTVLoan-to-value ratio
CRECommercial real estate loanMBSMortgage-backed securities
DIFDeposit Insurance FundMSRsMortgage servicing rights
DFADodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection ActNIMNet interest margin
DSCRDebt service coverage ratioNOLNet operating loss
EAREarnings at RiskNPAsNon-performing assets
EPSEarnings per common shareNPLsNon-performing loans
ERMEnterprise Risk ManagementNPVNet Portfolio Value
ESOPEmployee Stock Ownership PlanNYSENew York Stock Exchange
EVEEconomic Value of Equity at RiskOCCOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency
Fannie MaeFederal National Mortgage AssociationOREOOther real estate owned
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards BoardPAAPurchase accounting adjustments
FCAthe United Kingdom's Financial Conduct AuthorityROURight of use asset
FDI ActFederal Deposit Insurance ActSBASmall Business Administration
FDICFederal Deposit Insurance CorporationSignatureSignature Bridge Bank, N.A.
FHAFederal Housing AdministrationSECU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
FHFAFederal Housing Finance AgencySOFRSecured Overnight Financing Rate
FHLBFederal Home Loan BankTDRTroubled debt restructurings
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GLOSSARY
BARGAIN PURCHASE GAIN
GLOSSARY

The amount by which the fair value of assets purchased exceeds the fair value of liabilities assumed and consideration given.

BASIS POINT

Throughout this filing, the year-over-year and quarter over quarter changes that occur in certain financial measures are reported in terms of basis points. Each basis point is equal to one hundredth of a percentage point, or 0.01%.0.01 percent.

BOOK VALUE PER COMMON SHARE

Book value per common share refers to the amount of common stockholders’ equity attributable to each outstanding share of common stock, and is calculated by dividing total stockholders’ equity less preferred stock at the end of a period, by the number of shares outstanding at the same date.

BROKERED DEPOSITS

Refers to funds obtained, directly or indirectly, by or through deposit brokers that are then deposited into one or more deposit accounts at a bank.

CHARGE-OFF

CHARGE-OFF

Refers to the amount of a loan balance that has been written off against the allowance for credit losses on loans and leases.losses.

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LOAN

A mortgage loan secured by either an income-producing property owned by an investor and leased primarily for commercial purposes or, to a lesser extent, an owner-occupied building used for business purposes. The CRE loans in our portfolio are typically secured by either office buildings, retail shopping centers, light industrial centers with multiple tenants, or mixed-use properties.

COST OF FUNDS

The interest expense associated with interest-bearing liabilities, typically expressed as a ratio of interest expense to the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities for a given period.

CRE CONCENTRATION RATIO

Refers to the sum of multi-family, non-owner occupied CRE, and acquisition, development, and construction (“ADC”) loans divided by total risk-based capital.

DEBT SERVICE COVERAGE RATIO

An indication of a borrower’s ability to repay a loan, the DSCR generally measures the cash flows available to a borrower over the course of a year as a percentage of the annual interest and principal payments owed during that time.

DERIVATIVE

DERIVATIVE

A term used to define a broad base of financial instruments, including swaps, options, and futures contracts, whose value is based upon, or derived from, an underlying rate, price, or index (such as interest rates, foreign currency, commodities, or prices of other financial instruments such as stocks or bonds).

EFFICIENCY RATIO

Measures total operating expenses as a percentage of the sum of net interest income and non-interest income.

4


GOODWILL
GOODWILL

Refers to the difference between the purchase price and the fair value of an acquired company’s assets, net of the liabilities assumed. Goodwill is reflected as an asset on the balance sheet and is tested at least annually for impairment.

3


GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED ENTERPRISES

Refers to a group of financial services corporations that were created by the United States Congress to enhance the availability, and reduce the cost of, credit to certain targeted borrowing sectors, including home finance. The GSEs include, but are not limited to, the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”), and the Federal Home Loan Banks (the “FHLBs”).

GSE OBLIGATIONS

Refers to GSE mortgage-related securities (both certificates and collateralized mortgage obligations) and GSE debentures.

INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY

Refers to the likelihood that the interest earned on assets and the interest paid on liabilities will change as a result of fluctuations in market interest rates.

INTEREST RATE SPREAD

The difference between the yield earned on average interest-earning assets and the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.

LOAN-TO-VALUE RATIO

Measures the balance of a loan as a percentage of the appraised value of the underlying property.

MULTI-FAMILY LOAN

A mortgage loan secured by a rental or cooperative apartment building with more than four units.

NET INTEREST INCOME

The difference between the interest income generated by loans and securities and the interest expense produced by deposits and borrowed funds.

NET INTEREST MARGIN

Measures net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.

NON-ACCRUAL LOAN

A loan generally is classified as a “non-accrual” loan when it is 90 days or more past due or when it is deemed to be impaired because we no longer expect to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, we cease the accrual of interest owed, and previously accrued interest is reversed and charged against interest income. A loan generally is returned to accrual status when the loan is current and we have reasonable assurance that the loan will be fully collectible.

NON-PERFORMING LOANS AND ASSETS

Non-performing loans consist of non-accrual loans and loans that are 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest. Non-performing assets consist of non-performing loans, OREO and other repossessed assets.

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OREO AND OTHER REPOSSESSED ASSETS

Includes real estate owned by the Company which was acquired either through foreclosure or default. Repossessed assets are similar, except they are not real estate-related assets.

RENT-REGULATED APARTMENTS

In New York City, where the vast majority of the properties securing our multi-family loans are located, the amount of rent that tenants may be charged on the apartments in certain buildings is restricted under rent-stabilization laws. Rent-stabilized apartments are generally located in buildings with six or more units that were built between February 1947 and January 1974. Rent-regulated

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apartments tend to be more affordable to live in because of the applicable regulations, and buildings with a preponderance of such rent-regulated apartments are therefore less likely to experience vacancies in times of economic adversity.


TROUBLED DEBT RESTRUCTURINGMODIFICATION

A loan for which the terms have been modified resulting in a concession, and for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties.

WHOLESALE BORROWINGS

Refers to advances drawn by the Bank against its line(s) of credit with the FHLBs, their repurchase agreements with the FHLBs and various brokerage firms, and federal funds purchased.

YIELD

YIELD

The interest income associated with interest-earning assets, typically expressed as a ratio of interest income to the average balance of interest-earning assets for a given period.

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

ACL—Allowance for Credit Losses

FDIC—Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

ADC—Acquisition, development, and construction loan

FHLB—Federal Home Loan Bank

ALCO—Asset and Liability Management Committee

FHLB-NY—Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

AMT—Alternative minimum tax

FOMC—Federal Open Market Committee

AOCL—Accumulated other comprehensive loss

FRB—Federal Reserve Board

ASC—Accounting Standards Codification

FRB-NY—Federal Reserve Bank of New York

ASU—Accounting Standards Update

Freddie Mac—Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

BaaS—Banking as a Service

FTEs—Full-time equivalent employees

BOLI—Bank-owned life insurance

GAAP—U.S. generally accepted accounting principles

BP—Basis point(s)

GLBA—The Gramm Leach Bliley Act

CARES ActCoronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

GNMA—Government National Mortgage Association

C&I—Commercial and industrial loan

GSE—Government-sponsored enterprises

CDs—Certificates of deposit

LIBOR—London Interbank Offered Rate

CECL—Current Expected Credit Loss

LTV—Loan-to-value ratio

CFPB—Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

MBS—Mortgage-backed securities

CMOs—Collateralized mortgage obligations

MSRs—Mortgage servicing rights

CMT—Constant maturity treasury rate

NIM—Net interest margin

CPI—Consumer Price Index

NOL—Net operating loss

CPR—Constant prepayment rate

NPAs—Non-performing assets

CRA—Community Reinvestment Act

NPLs—Non-performing loans

CRE—Commercial real estate loan

NPV—Net Portfolio Value

DIF—Deposit Insurance Fund

NYSDFS—New York State Department of Financial Services

DFA—Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

NYSE—New York Stock Exchange

DSCRDebt service coverage ratio

OCC—Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

EAR—Earnings at Risk

OFAC—Office of Foreign Assets Control

EPS—Earnings per common share

OREO—Other real estate owned

ERM—Enterprise Risk Management

OTTI—Other-than-temporary impairment

ESOP—Employee Stock Ownership Plan

PPP—Paycheck Protection Program

EVE—Economic Value of Equity at Risk

ROU—Right of use asset

Fannie Mae—Federal National Mortgage Association

SEC—U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

FASB—Financial Accounting Standards Board

SIFI—Systemically Important Financial Institution

FCA—the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority

SOFR—Secured Overnight Financing Rate

FDI Act—Federal Deposit Insurance Act

TDR—Troubled debt restructurings

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

(in millions, except share data)

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and due from banks

 

$

1,700

 

 

$

2,211

 

Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt securities available-for-sale ($561 and $1,168 pledged at
   September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively)

 

 

6,689

 

 

 

5,780

 

Equity investments with readily determinable fair values, at fair value

 

 

14

 

 

 

16

 

Total securities

 

 

6,703

 

 

 

5,796

 

Loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred loan fees and costs

 

 

48,984

 

 

 

45,738

 

Less: Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases

 

 

(218

)

 

 

(199

)

Total loans and leases, net

 

 

48,766

 

 

 

45,539

 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost

 

 

630

 

 

 

734

 

Premises and equipment, net

 

 

250

 

 

 

270

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

 

227

 

 

 

249

 

Goodwill

 

 

2,426

 

 

 

2,426

 

Bank-owned life insurance

 

 

1,200

 

 

 

1,184

 

Other assets

 

 

1,054

 

 

 

1,118

 

Total assets

 

$

62,956

 

 

$

59,527

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing checking and money market accounts

 

$

19,897

 

 

$

13,209

 

Savings accounts

 

 

8,860

 

 

 

8,892

 

Certificates of deposit

 

 

9,109

 

 

 

8,424

 

Non-interest-bearing accounts

 

 

3,839

 

 

 

4,534

 

Total deposits

 

 

41,705

 

 

 

35,059

 

Borrowed funds:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wholesale borrowings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

 

 

12,840

 

 

 

15,105

 

Repurchase agreements

 

 

300

 

 

 

800

 

Total wholesale borrowings

 

 

13,140

 

 

 

15,905

 

Junior subordinated debentures

 

 

361

 

 

 

361

 

Subordinated notes

 

 

297

 

 

 

296

 

Total borrowed funds

 

 

13,798

 

 

 

16,562

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

227

 

 

 

249

 

Other liabilities

 

 

480

 

 

 

613

 

Total liabilities

 

 

56,210

 

 

 

52,483

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock at par $0.01 (5,000,000 shares authorized): Series A (515,000 shares
   issued and outstanding)

 

 

503

 

 

 

503

 

Common stock at par $0.01 (900,000,000 shares authorized; 490,439,070 and 490,439,070
   shares issued; and
466,136,056 and 465,015,643 shares outstanding, respectively)

 

 

5

 

 

 

5

 

Paid-in capital in excess of par

 

 

6,121

 

 

 

6,126

 

Retained earnings

 

 

957

 

 

 

741

 

Treasury stock, at cost (24,303,014 and 25,423,427 shares, respectively)

 

 

(238

)

 

 

(246

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized loss on securities available for sale, net of tax of $234 and
   $
17, respectively

 

 

(612

)

 

 

(45

)

Net unrealized loss on pension and post-retirement obligations, net of tax of $12
   and $
12 respectively

 

 

(30

)

 

 

(31

)

Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(16) and $3, respectively

 

 

40

 

 

 

(9

)

Total accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

 

(602

)

 

 

(85

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

6,746

 

 

 

7,044

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

62,956

 

 

$

59,527

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(unaudited)

 

 

For the

 

 

For the

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

(in millions, except per share data)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

INTEREST INCOME:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans and leases

 

$

442

 

 

$

376

 

 

$

1,259

 

 

$

1,145

 

Securities and money market investments

 

 

67

 

 

 

39

 

 

 

152

 

 

 

124

 

Total interest income

 

 

509

 

 

 

415

 

 

 

1,411

 

 

 

1,269

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTEREST EXPENSE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing checking and money market accounts

 

 

72

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

104

 

 

 

24

 

Savings accounts

 

 

15

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

33

 

 

 

20

 

Certificates of deposit

 

 

23

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

46

 

 

 

43

 

Borrowed funds

 

 

73

 

 

 

71

 

 

 

211

 

 

 

215

 

Total interest expense

 

 

183

 

 

 

97

 

 

 

394

 

 

 

302

 

Net interest income

 

 

326

 

 

 

318

 

 

 

1,017

 

 

 

967

 

Provision for credit losses

 

 

2

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

9

 

 

 

(1

)

Net interest income after provision for credit loan losses

 

 

324

 

 

 

319

 

 

 

1,008

 

 

 

968

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-INTEREST INCOME:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fee income

 

 

5

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

17

 

Bank-owned life insurance

 

 

10

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

22

 

Net loss on securities

 

 

(1

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

 

Other

 

 

3

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

6

 

Total non-interest income

 

 

17

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

49

 

 

 

45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation and benefits

 

 

79

 

 

 

77

 

 

 

238

 

 

 

229

 

Occupancy and equipment

 

 

22

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

67

 

 

 

65

 

General and administrative

 

 

31

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

95

 

 

 

96

 

Total operating expense

 

 

132

 

 

 

129

 

 

 

400

 

 

 

390

 

Merger-related expenses

 

 

4

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

16

 

Total non-interest expense

 

 

136

 

 

 

135

 

 

 

415

 

 

 

406

 

Income before income taxes

 

 

205

 

 

 

199

 

 

 

642

 

 

 

607

 

Income tax expense

 

 

53

 

 

 

50

 

 

 

164

 

 

 

161

 

Net income

 

$

152

 

 

$

149

 

 

$

478

 

 

$

446

 

Preferred stock dividends

 

 

8

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

25

 

Net income available to common stockholders

 

$

144

 

 

$

140

 

 

$

453

 

 

$

421

 

Basic earnings per common share

 

$

0.31

 

 

$

0.30

 

 

$

0.96

 

 

$

0.90

 

Diluted earnings per common share

 

$

0.30

 

 

$

0.30

 

 

$

0.96

 

 

$

0.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

152

 

 

$

149

 

 

$

478

 

 

$

446

 

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale,
   net of tax of $
67; $9; $217 and $34, respectively

 

 

(176

)

 

 

(23

)

 

 

(567

)

 

 

(89

)

Change in pension and post-retirement obligations, net of tax of
   $
0; $0; $0 and $(1), respectively

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

3

 

Change in net unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax
   of $(
11); $0; $(18) and $0, respectively

 

 

28

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

46

 

 

 

1

 

Less: Reclassification adjustment for sales of available-for-sale
   securities, net of tax of $
0; $0; $0 and $0, respectively

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reclassification adjustment for defined benefit pension plan,
   net of tax of $
0; $0; $0 and $(1), respectively

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

4

 

Reclassification adjustment for net gain on cash flow hedges
   included in net income, net of tax $
1; $(2); $(1) and $(4), respectively

 

 

(2

)

 

 

6

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

14

 

Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

 

(149

)

 

 

(17

)

 

 

(517

)

 

 

(67

)

Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

 

$

3

 

 

$

132

 

 

$

(39

)

 

$

379

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(unaudited)

(in millions, except share data)

Shares
Outstanding

 

 

Preferred
Stock (Par
Value: $0.01)

 

 

Common
Stock (Par
Value: $0.01)

 

 

Paid-in
Capital in
excess
of Par

 

 

Retained
Earnings

 

 

Treasury
Stock, at
Cost

 

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss, Net
of Tax

 

 

Total
Stockholders’
Equity

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2022

 

466,243,078

 

 

$

503

 

 

$

5

 

 

$

6,114

 

 

$

893

 

 

$

(238

)

 

$

(453

)

 

$

6,824

 

Shares issued for restricted stock, net of forfeitures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation expense related to restricted stock awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

152

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

152

 

Dividends paid on common stock ($0.17)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(80

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(80

)

Dividends paid on preferred stock ($15.94)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8

)

Purchase of common stock

 

(107,022

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(149

)

 

 

(149

)

Balance at September 30, 2022

 

466,136,056

 

 

$

503

 

 

$

5

 

 

$

6,121

 

 

$

957

 

 

$

(238

)

 

$

(602

)

 

$

6,746

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2021

 

465,056,962

 

 

$

503

 

 

$

5

 

 

$

6,111

 

 

$

617

 

 

$

(245

)

 

$

(75

)

 

$

6,916

 

Shares issued for restricted stock, net of forfeitures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation expense related to restricted stock awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

149

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

149

 

Dividends paid on common stock ($0.17)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(79

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(79

)

Dividends paid on preferred stock ($15.94)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9

)

Purchase of common stock

 

(36,163

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1

)

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(17

)

 

 

(17

)

Balance at September 30, 2021

 

465,020,799

 

 

$

503

 

 

$

5

 

 

$

6,119

 

 

$

678

 

 

$

(246

)

 

$

(92

)

 

$

6,967

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(unaudited)

(in millions, except share data)

 

Shares
Outstanding

 

 

Preferred
Stock (Par
Value: $0.01)

 

 

Common
Stock (Par
Value: $0.01)

 

 

Paid-in
Capital in
excess
of Par

 

 

Retained
Earnings

 

 

Treasury
Stock, at
Cost

 

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss, Net
of Tax

 

 

Total
Stockholders’
Equity

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2021

 

 

465,015,643

 

 

$

503

 

 

$

5

 

 

$

6,126

 

 

$

741

 

 

$

(246

)

 

$

(85

)

 

$

7,044

 

Shares issued for restricted stock, net of forfeitures

 

 

2,939,365

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(27

)

 

 

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation expense related to restricted stock awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

478

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

478

 

Dividends paid on common stock ($0.51)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(237

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(237

)

Dividends paid on preferred stock ($47.82)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(25

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(25

)

Purchase of common stock

 

 

(1,818,952

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(19

)

 

 

 

 

 

(19

)

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(517

)

 

 

(517

)

Balance at September 30, 2022

 

 

466,136,056

 

 

$

503

 

 

$

5

 

 

$

6,121

 

 

$

957

 

 

$

(238

)

 

$

(602

)

 

$

6,746

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2020

 

 

463,901,808

 

 

$

503

 

 

$

5

 

 

$

6,123

 

 

$

494

 

 

$

(258

)

 

$

(25

)

 

$

6,842

 

Shares issued for restricted stock, net of forfeitures

 

 

2,515,942

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(28

)

 

 

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation expense related to restricted stock awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

446

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

446

 

Dividends paid on common stock ($0.51)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(237

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(237

)

Dividends paid on preferred stock ($47.82)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(25

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(25

)

Purchase of common stock

 

 

(1,396,951

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(16

)

 

 

 

 

 

(16

)

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(67

)

 

 

(67

)

Balance at September 30, 2021

 

 

465,020,799

 

 

$

503

 

 

$

5

 

 

$

6,119

 

 

$

678

 

 

$

(246

)

 

$

(92

)

 

$

6,967

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(in millions)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

478

 

 

$

446

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for (Recovery of) loan losses

 

 

9

 

 

 

(1

)

Depreciation

 

 

13

 

 

 

16

 

Amortization of discounts and premiums, net

 

 

(8

)

 

 

(4

)

Net (gain) loss on securities

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

Net loss (gain) on sales of loans

 

 

 

 

 

(1

)

Net gain on sales of fixed assets

 

 

(2

)

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

22

 

 

 

24

 

Deferred tax expense

 

 

0

 

 

 

(6

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease in other assets(1)

 

 

65

 

 

 

(314

)

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities(2)

 

 

51

 

 

 

(33

)

Purchases of securities held for trading

 

 

(75

)

 

 

(110

)

Proceeds from sales of securities held for trading

 

 

75

 

 

 

110

 

Origination of loans held for sale

 

 

 

 

 

(52

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

631

 

 

 

75

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from repayment of securities available for sale

 

 

571

 

 

 

1,399

 

Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of securities available for sale

 

 

(2,190

)

 

 

(1,567

)

Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock

 

 

311

 

 

 

67

 

Purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank stock

 

 

(207

)

 

 

(37

)

Proceeds from (purchases of) bank-owned life insurance, net

 

 

5

 

 

 

10

 

Proceeds from sales of loans

 

 

 

 

 

37

 

Purchases of loans

 

 

(157

)

 

 

(133

)

Other changes in loans, net

 

 

(3,084

)

 

 

(530

)

Dispositions (purchases) of premises and equipment, net

 

 

9

 

 

 

(3

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(4,742

)

 

 

(757

)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in deposits

 

 

6,646

 

 

 

2,184

 

Net decrease in short-term borrowed funds

 

 

115

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from long-term borrowed funds

 

 

6,930

 

 

 

650

 

Repayments of long-term borrowed funds

 

 

(9,810

)

 

 

(1,300

)

Cash dividends paid on common stock

 

 

(237

)

 

 

(237

)

Cash dividends paid on preferred stock

 

 

(25

)

 

 

(25

)

Treasury stock repurchased

 

 

(7

)

 

 

Payments relating to treasury shares received for restricted stock award tax payments

 

 

(12

)

 

 

(16

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

3,600

 

 

 

1,256

 

Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, due from banks and restricted cash

 

 

(511

)

 

 

574

 

Cash, cash equivalents, due from banks, and restricted cash at beginning of year

 

 

2,211

 

 

 

1,948

 

Cash, cash equivalents, due from banks, and restricted cash at end of year

 

$

1,700

 

 

$

2,522

 

Supplemental information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

399

 

 

$

311

 

Cash paid for income taxes

 

 

13

 

 

 

471

 

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transfers to repossessed assets from loans

 

$

 

 

$

1

 

Securitization of residential mortgage loans to mortgage-backed securities
   available for sale

 

$

157

 

 

 

133

 

Transfer of loans from held for investment to held for sale

 

 

 

 

 

52

 

Transfer of loans from held for sale to held for investment

 

 

 

 

 

94

 

Shares issued for restricted stock awards

 

 

27

 

 

 

28

 

(1)
Includes $21 million and $15 million of amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(2)
Includes $21 million and $15 million of amortization of operating lease liability for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1. Organization, Basis of Presentation, and Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Organization

New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (on a stand-alone basis, the “Parent Company” or, collectively with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) was organized under Delaware law on July 20, 1993 and is the holding company for New York Community Bank (hereinafter referred to as the “Bank”).

Founded on April 14, 1859 and formerly known as Queens County Savings Bank, the Bank converted from a state-chartered mutual savings bank to the capital stock form of ownership on November 23, 1993, at which date the Company issued its initial offering of common stock (par value: $0.01 per share) at a price of $25.00 per share ($0.93 per share on a split-adjusted basis, reflecting the impact of nine stock splits between 1994 and 2004).

The Bank currently operates 237 branches, 18 of which operate directly under the New York Community Bank name. The remaining 219 Community Bank branches operate through eight divisional banks: Queens County Savings Bank, Roslyn Savings Bank, Richmond County Savings Bank, Roosevelt Savings Bank, and Atlantic Bank in New York; Garden State Community Bank in New Jersey; AmTrust Bank in Florida and Arizona; and Ohio Savings Bank in Ohio.

Basis of Presentation

The following is a description of the significant accounting and reporting policies that the Company and its subsidiaries follow in preparing and presenting their consolidated financial statements, which conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and to general practices within the banking industry. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates that are particularly susceptible to change in the near term are used in connection with the determination of the allowance for credit losses and the evaluation of goodwill for impairment.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and other entities in which the Company has a controlling financial interest. All inter-company accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. The Company currently has certain unconsolidated subsidiaries in the form of wholly-owned statutory business trusts, which were formed to issue guaranteed capital securities. See Note 7, Borrowed Funds, for additional information regarding these trusts.

Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

The Company adopted ASU No. 2022-01—Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Fair Value Hedging-Portfolio Layer Method in the first quarter of 2022 upon issuance. The amendments expand the current last-of-layer method of hedge accounting that permits only one hedged layer to allow multiple hedged layers of a single closed portfolio. To reflect that expansion, the last-of-layer method is renamed the portfolio layer method. In addition, the amendments expand the scope of the portfolio layer method to include non-prepayable assets; specify eligible hedging instruments in a single-layer hedge; provide additional guidance on the accounting for and disclosure of hedge basis adjustments; specify how hedge basis adjustments should be considered when determining credit losses for the assets included in the closed portfolio. To date, the guidance has not had any impact on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

Note 2. Computation of Earnings per Common Share

Basic EPS is computed by dividing the net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed using the same method as basic EPS, however, the computation reflects the potential dilution that would occur if outstanding in-the-money stock options were exercised and converted into common stock.

Unvested stock-based compensation awards containing non-forfeitable rights to dividends paid on the Company’s common stock are considered participating securities, and therefore are included in the two-class method for calculating EPS. Under the two-class method, all earnings (distributed and undistributed) are allocated to common shares and participating securities based on their respective rights to receive dividends on the common stock. The Company grants restricted stock to certain employees under its stock-based compensation plan. Recipients receive cash dividends during the vesting periods of these awards, including on the unvested

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portion of such awards. Since these dividends are non-forfeitable, the unvested awards are considered participating securities and therefore have earnings allocated to them. The following table presents the Company’s computation of basic and diluted EPS for the periods indicated:

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(in millions, except share and per share amounts)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Net income available to common stockholders

 

$

144

 

 

$

140

 

 

$

453

 

 

$

421

 

Less: Dividends paid on and earnings allocated
   to participating securities

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(6

)

 

 

(5

)

Earnings applicable to common stock

 

$

142

 

 

$

138

 

 

$

447

 

 

$

416

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

 

465,115,180

 

 

 

464,047,337

 

 

 

465,354,754

 

 

 

463,813,827

 

Basic earnings per common share

 

$

0.31

 

 

$

0.30

 

 

$

0.96

 

 

$

0.90

 

Earnings applicable to common stock

 

$

142

 

 

$

138

 

 

$

447

 

 

$

416

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

 

465,115,180

 

 

 

464,047,337

 

 

 

465,354,754

 

 

 

463,813,827

 

Potential dilutive common shares

 

 

979,177

 

 

 

834,612

 

 

 

926,184

 

 

 

744,292

 

Total shares for diluted earnings per common
   share computation

 

 

466,094,357

 

 

 

464,881,949

 

 

 

466,280,938

 

 

 

464,558,119

 

Diluted earnings per common share and
   common share equivalents

 

$

0.30

 

 

$

0.30

 

 

$

0.96

 

 

$

0.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note 3: Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

(in millions)

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Amount
Reclassified
out of
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
(1)

Affected Line Item in the
Consolidated Statements of Income
and Comprehensive Income

Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities:

$

Net gain on securities

Income tax expense

$

Net gain on securities, net of tax

Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges:

$

(4

)

Interest expense

1

Income tax benefit

$

(3

)

Net loss on cash flow hedges, net of tax

Amortization of defined benefit pension plan items:

Past service liability

$

Included in the computation of net periodic credit (2)

Actuarial losses

(2

)

Included in the computation of net periodic cost (2)

(2

)

Total before tax

Income tax benefit

$

(2

)

Amortization of defined benefit pension plan items, net of tax

Total reclassifications for the period

$

(5

)

(1)
Amounts in parentheses indicate expense items.
(2)
See Note 8, “Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits,” for additional information.

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Note 4. Securities

The following tables summarize the Company’s portfolio of debt securities available for sale and equity investments with readily determinable fair values at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

 

 

 

September 30, 2022

 

(in millions)

 

 

Amortized
Cost

 

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Gain

 

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Loss

 

 

 

Fair
Value

 

Debt securities available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-Related Debt Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GSE certificates

 

$

 

1,115

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

171

 

 

$

 

944

 

GSE CMOs

 

 

 

1,562

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

276

 

 

 

 

1,286

 

Total mortgage-related debt securities

 

$

 

2,677

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

447

 

 

$

 

2,230

 

Other Debt Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U. S. Treasury obligations

 

$

 

1,677

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

5

 

 

$

 

1,672

 

GSE debentures

 

 

 

1,749

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

343

 

 

 

 

1,406

 

Asset-backed securities (1)

 

 

 

401

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

391

 

Corporate bonds

 

 

 

884

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

31

 

 

 

 

855

 

Municipal bonds

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

Foreign notes

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

Capital trust notes

 

 

 

96

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

92

 

Total other debt securities

 

$

 

4,850

 

 

$

 

8

 

 

$

 

399

 

 

$

 

4,459

 

Total debt securities available for sale

 

$

 

7,527

 

 

$

 

8

 

 

$

 

846

 

 

$

 

6,689

 

Equity securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mutual funds

 

$

 

16

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

2

 

 

$

 

14

 

Total equity securities

 

$

 

16

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

2

 

 

$

 

14

 

Total securities (2)

 

$

 

7,543

 

 

$

 

8

 

 

$

 

848

 

 

$

 

6,703

 

(1)
The underlying assets of the asset-backed securities are substantially guaranteed by the U.S. Government.
(2)
Excludes accrued interest receivable of $23 million included in other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Condition.

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

(in millions)

 

Amortized
Cost

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Gain

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Loss

 

 

Fair
Value

 

Debt securities available-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-Related Debt Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GSE certificates

 

$

1,102

 

 

$

20

 

 

$

15

 

 

$

1,107

 

GSE CMOs

 

 

1,717

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

45

 

 

 

1,683

 

Total mortgage-related debt securities

 

$

2,819

 

 

$

31

 

 

$

60

 

 

$

2,790

 

Other Debt Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U. S. Treasury obligations

 

$

45

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

45

 

GSE debentures

 

 

1,524

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

45

 

 

 

1,480

 

Asset-backed securities (1)

 

 

479

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

479

 

Corporate bonds

 

 

821

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

838

 

Municipal bonds

 

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

Foreign Notes

 

 

25

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

26

 

    Capital trust notes

 

 

96

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

97

 

Total other debt securities

 

$

3,015

 

 

$

31

 

 

$

56

 

 

$

2,990

 

Total other securities available for sale

 

$

5,834

 

 

$

62

 

 

$

116

 

 

$

5,780

 

Equity securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mutual funds

 

$

16

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

16

 

Total equity securities

 

$

16

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

16

 

Total securities (2)

 

$

5,850

 

 

$

62

 

 

$

116

 

 

$

5,796

 

(1)
The underlying assets of the asset-backed securities are substantially guaranteed by the U.S. Government.
(2)
Excludes accrued interest receivable of $15 million included in other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Condition.

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At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, the Company had $630 million and $734 million of FHLB-NY stock, at cost. The Company maintains an investment in FHLB-NY stock partly in conjunction with its membership in the FHLB and partly related to its access to the FHLB funding it utilizes.

Net losses on equity securities recognized in earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were $2 and $0, respectively.

The following table summarizes, by contractual maturity, the amortized cost of securities at September 30, 2022:

 

 

 

Mortgage-
Related
Securities

 

 

 

U.S.
Government
and GSE
Obligations

 

 

 

State,
County,
and
Municipal

 

 

 

Other
Debt
Securities
(1)

 

 

 

Fair
Value

 

(in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-Sale Debt
   Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due within one year

 

$

 

4

 

 

$

 

1,677

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

25

 

 

$

 

1,701

 

Due from one to five years

 

 

 

143

 

 

 

 

247

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

428

 

 

 

 

807

 

Due from five to ten years

 

 

 

219

 

 

 

 

1,077

 

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

527

 

 

 

 

1,544

 

Due after ten years

 

 

 

2,311

 

 

 

 

425

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

426

 

 

 

 

2,637

 

Total debt securities available
   for sale

 

$

 

2,677

 

 

$

 

3,426

 

 

$

 

18

 

 

$

 

1,406

 

 

$

 

6,689

 

(1)
Includes corporate bonds, capital trust notes, foreign notes and asset-backed securities.

The following table presents securities with no related allowance having a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and for twelve months or longer as of September 30, 2022:

 

 

 

Less than Twelve Months

 

 

 

Twelve Months or Longer

 

 

 

Total

 

(in millions)

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Unrealized
Loss

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Unrealized
Loss

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Unrealized
Loss

 

Temporarily Impaired Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U. S. Treasury obligations

 

$

 

1,476

 

 

$

 

5

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

1,476

 

 

$

 

5

 

GSE certificates

 

 

 

572

 

 

 

 

62

 

 

 

 

371

 

 

 

 

109

 

 

 

 

943

 

 

 

 

171

 

GSE CMOs

 

 

 

448

 

 

 

 

41

 

 

 

 

838

 

 

 

 

235

 

 

 

 

1,286

 

 

 

 

276

 

U.S. Government agency and GSE obligations

 

 

 

394

 

 

 

 

43

 

 

 

 

1,012

 

 

 

 

300

 

 

 

 

1,406

 

 

 

 

343

 

Asset-backed securities

 

 

 

125

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

224

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

349

 

 

 

 

10

 

Corporate bonds

 

 

 

720

 

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

 

95

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

815

 

 

 

 

31

 

Municipal bonds

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

1

 

Foreign notes

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

Capital trust notes

 

 

 

46

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

82

 

 

 

 

9

 

Equity securities

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

2

 

Total temporarily impaired
   securities

 

$

 

3,821

 

 

$

 

181

 

 

$

 

2,594

 

 

$

 

667

 

 

$

 

6,415

 

 

$

 

848

 

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The following table presents securities having a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and for twelve months or longer as of December 31, 2021:

 

 

Less than Twelve Months

 

 

 

Twelve Months or Longer

 

 

 

Total

 

(in millions)

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Unrealized
Loss

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Unrealized
Loss

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Unrealized
Loss

 

Temporarily Impaired Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U. S. Treasury obligations

$

 

45

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

45

 

 

$

 

 

U.S. Government agency and GSE obligations

 

 

317

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

185

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

502

 

 

 

 

15

 

GSE certificates

 

 

846

 

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

 

293

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

1,139

 

 

 

 

45

 

GSE CMOs

 

 

491

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

926

 

 

 

 

37

 

 

 

 

1,417

 

 

 

 

45

 

Asset-backed securities

 

 

130

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

135

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

265

 

 

 

 

3

 

Corporate bonds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

99

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

99

 

 

 

 

1

 

Municipal bonds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign notes

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

Capital trust notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

37

 

 

 

 

7

 

Equity securities

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

Total temporarily impaired
   securities

$

 

1,846

 

 

$

 

44

 

 

$

 

1,683

 

 

$

 

72

 

 

$

 

3,529

 

 

$

 

116

 

The investment securities designated as having a continuous loss position for twelve months or more at September 30, 2022 consisted of 103 agency MBS, 18 agency CMOs, five capital trust notes, six asset-backed securities, two corporate bonds, 28 U.S. government agency bonds, one municipal bond and one equity security. The investment securities designated as having a continuous loss position for twelve months or more at December 31, 2021 consisted of four agency collateralized mortgage obligations, five capital trusts notes, four asset-backed securities, two corporate bonds, 20 US government agency bonds, 21 agency mortgage-backed securities and one municipal bond.

The Company evaluates available-for-sale debt securities in unrealized loss positions at least quarterly to determine if an allowance for credit losses is required. Based on an evaluation of available information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that are relevant to collectability, the Company has concluded that it expects to receive all contractual cash flows from each security held in its available-for-sale securities portfolio.

We first assess whether (i) we intend to sell, or (ii) it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of these criteria is met, any previously recognized allowances are charged off and the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. If neither of the aforementioned criteria is met, we evaluate whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security is compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded for the credit loss, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income.

None of the unrealized losses identified as of September 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021 relates to the marketability of the securities or the issuers’ ability to honor redemption obligations. Rather, the unrealized losses relate to changes in interest rates relative to when the investment securities were purchased, and do not indicate credit-related impairment. Management based this conclusion on an analysis of each issuer including a detailed credit assessment of each issuer. The Company does not intend to sell, and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the positions before the recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be at maturity. As such, no allowance for credit losses was recorded with respect to debt securities as of or during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

Management has made the accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest receivable on available-for-sale securities from the estimate of credit losses. Available-for-sale debt securities are placed on non-accrual status when we no longer expect to receive all contractual amounts due, which is generally at 90 days past due. Accrued interest receivable is reversed against interest income when a security is placed on non-accrual status.

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Note 5. Loans and Leases

The following table sets forth the composition of the loan portfolio at the dates indicated:

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

 

(dollars in millions)

Amount

 

Percent of
Loans
Held for
Investment

 

 

 

Amount

 

Percent of
Loans
Held for
Investment

 

 

Loans and Leases Held for Investment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage Loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-family

$

37,179

 

 

75.98

 

%

 

$

34,603

 

 

75.75

 

%

Commercial real estate

 

6,603

 

 

13.49

 

 

 

 

6,698

 

 

14.66

 

 

One-to-four family

 

123

 

 

0.25

 

 

 

 

160

 

 

0.35

 

 

Acquisition, development, and construction

 

203

 

 

0.41

 

 

 

 

209

 

 

0.46

 

 

Total mortgage loans held for investment (1)

 

44,108

 

 

90.13

 

 

 

 

41,670

 

 

91.22

 

 

Other Loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial and industrial

 

3,122

 

 

6.38

 

 

 

 

2,236

 

 

4.89

 

 

Lease financing, net of unearned income
   of $
84 and $95 respectively

 

1,697

 

 

3.48

 

 

 

 

1,770

 

 

3.88

 

 

Total commercial and industrial loans (2)

 

4,819

 

 

9.86

 

 

 

 

4,006

 

 

8.77

 

 

Other

 

6

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

0.01

 

 

Total other loans held for investment

 

4,825

 

 

9.87

 

 

 

 

4,011

 

 

8.78

 

 

Total loans and leases held for investment (1)

$

48,933

 

 

100.00

 

%

 

$

45,681

 

 

100.00

 

%

Net deferred loan origination costs

 

51

 

 

 

 

 

 

57

 

 

 

 

Allowance for loan and lease losses

 

(218

)

 

 

 

 

 

(199

)

 

 

 

Total loans and leases, net

$

48,766

 

 

 

 

 

$

45,539

 

 

 

 

(1)
Excludes accrued interest receivable of $203 million and $199 million at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, which is included in other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Condition.
(2)
Includes specialty finance loans and leases of $4.2 billion and $3.5 billion, respectively, at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, and other C&I loans of $577 million and $527 million, respectively, at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

Loans Held for Investment

The majority of the loans the Company originates for investment are multi-family loans, most of which are collateralized by non-luxury apartment buildings in New York City with rent-regulated units and below-market rents. In addition, the Company originates CRE loans, most of which are collateralized by income-producing properties such as office buildings, retail centers, mixed-use buildings, and multi-tenanted light industrial properties that are located in New York City and on Long Island.

The Company also originates one-to-four family loans for investment. One-to-four family loans held for investment were primarily originated through the Company’s former mortgage banking operation and primarily consisted of jumbo adjustable rate mortgages made to borrowers with a solid credit history. These loan balances include certain mixed-use CRE loans with less than five residential units classified as one-to-four family loans.

ADC loans are primarily originated for multi-family and residential tract projects in New York City and on Long Island. C&I loans consist of asset-based loans, equipment loans and leases, and dealer floor-plan loans (together, specialty finance loans and leases) that generally are made to large corporate obligors, many of which are publicly traded, carry investment grade or near-investment grade ratings, and participate in stable industries nationwide; and other C&I loans that primarily are made to small and mid-size businesses in Metro New York. Other C&I loans are typically made for working capital, business expansion, and the purchase of machinery and equipment.

The repayment of multi-family and CRE loans generally depends on the income produced by the underlying properties which, in turn, depends on their successful operation and management. To mitigate the potential for credit losses, the Company underwrites its loans in accordance with credit standards it considers to be prudent, looking first at the consistency of the cash flows being produced by the underlying property. In addition, multi-family buildings, CRE properties, and ADC projects are inspected as a prerequisite to approval, and independent appraisers, whose appraisals are carefully reviewed by the Company’s in-house appraisers, perform appraisals on the collateral properties. In many cases, a second independent appraisal review is performed.

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To further manage its credit risk, the Company’s lending policies limit the amount of credit granted to any one borrower and typically require conservative debt service coverage ratios and loan-to-value ratios. Nonetheless, the ability of the Company’s borrowers to repay these loans may be impacted by adverse conditions in the local real estate market and the local economy. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that its underwriting policies will protect the Company from credit-related losses or delinquencies.

ADC loans typically involve a higher degree of credit risk than loans secured by improved or owner-occupied real estate. Accordingly, borrowers are required to provide a guarantee of repayment and completion, and loan proceeds are disbursed as construction progresses, as certified by in-house inspectors or third-party engineers. The Company seeks to minimize the credit risk on ADC loans by maintaining conservative lending policies and rigorous underwriting standards. However, if the estimate of value proves to be inaccurate, the cost of completion is greater than expected, or the length of time to complete and/or sell or lease the collateral property is greater than anticipated, the property could have a value upon completion that is insufficient to assure full repayment of the loan. This could have a material adverse effect on the quality of the ADC loan portfolio, and could result in losses or delinquencies. In addition, the Company utilizes the same stringent appraisal process for ADC loans as it does for its multi-family and CRE loans.

To minimize the risk involved in specialty finance lending and leasing, the Company participates in syndicated loans that are brought to it, and equipment loans and leases that are assigned to it, by a select group of nationally recognized sources who have long-term relationships with its experienced lending officers. Each of these credits is secured with a perfected first security interest in or outright ownership of the underlying collateral, and structured as senior debt or as a non-cancelable lease. To further minimize the risk involved in specialty finance lending and leasing, each transaction is re-underwritten. In addition, outside counsel is retained to conduct a further review of the underlying documentation.

To minimize the risks involved in other C&I lending, the Company underwrites such loans on the basis of the cash flows produced by the business; requires that such loans be collateralized by various business assets, including inventory, equipment, and accounts receivable, among others; and typically requires personal guarantees. However, the capacity of a borrower to repay such a C&I loan is substantially dependent on the degree to which the business is successful. In addition, the collateral underlying such loans may depreciate over time, may not be conducive to appraisal, or may fluctuate in value, based upon the results of operations of the business.

Included in loans held for investment at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were loans of $6 million to certain officers, directors, and their related interests and parties. There were no loans to principal shareholders at that date. As of the second quarter of 2021, the Board of Directors adopted a revised policy in which the Bank shall no longer make loans or extensions of credit to executive officers and directors of the Company, and firms that employ directors. Any loans and extensions of credit made to an executive officer or director, or any firms that employ directors, prior to the adoption of these revisions have been grandfathered but remain subject to oversight and review of the Board of Directors.

Asset Quality

A loan generally is classified as a non-accrual loan when it is 90 days or more past due or when it is deemed to be impaired because the Company no longer expects to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, management ceases the accrual of interest owed, and previously accrued interest is charged against interest income. A loan is generally returned to accrual status when the loan is current and management has reasonable assurance that the loan will be fully collectible. Interest income on non-accrual loans is recorded when received in cash. At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, all of our non-performing loans were non-accrual loans.

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The following table presents information regarding the quality of the Company’s loans held for investment at September 30, 2022:

(in millions)

 

Loans
 30-89
Days
Past Due

 

 

Non-
Accrual
Loans

 

 

Loans 90
Days or
More
Delinquent
and Still
Accruing
Interest

 

 

Total
Past Due
Loans

 

 

Current
Loans

 

 

Total
Loans
Receivable

 

Multi-family

 

$

31

 

 

$

13

 

 

$

 

 

$

44

 

 

$

37,135

 

 

$

37,179

 

Commercial real estate

 

 

1

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

 

29

 

 

 

6,574

 

 

 

6,603

 

One-to-four family

 

 

7

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

115

 

 

 

123

 

Acquisition, development, and
   construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

203

 

 

 

203

 

Commercial and industrial(1) (2)

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

4,816

 

 

 

4,819

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

6

 

Total

 

$

39

 

 

$

45

 

 

$

 

 

$

84

 

 

$

48,849

 

 

$

48,933

 

(1)
Includes $3 million of taxi medallion-related loans that were 90 days or more past due. There were no taxi medallion-related loans that were 30 to 89 days past due.
(2)
Includes lease financing receivables, all of which were current.

The following table presents information regarding the quality of the Company’s loans held for investment at December 31, 2021:

(in millions)

 

Loans
 30-89
Days
Past Due

 

 

Non-
Accrual
Loans

 

 

Loans 90
Days or
More
Delinquent
and Still
Accruing
Interest

 

 

Total
Past Due
Loans

 

 

Current
Loans

 

 

Total
Loans
Receivable

 

Multi-family

 

$

57

 

 

$

10

 

 

$

 

 

$

67

 

 

$

34,536

 

 

$

34,603

 

Commercial real estate

 

 

2

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

6,680

 

 

 

6,698

 

One-to-four family

 

 

8

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

151

 

 

 

160

 

Acquisition, development, and
   construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

209

 

 

 

209

 

Commercial and industrial(1) (2)

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

4,000

 

 

 

4,006

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

5

 

Total

 

$

67

 

 

$

33

 

 

$

 

 

$

100

 

 

$

45,581

 

 

$

45,681

 

(1)
Includes $6 million of taxi medallion-related loans that were 90 days or more past due. There were no taxi medallion-related loans that were 30 to 89 days past due.
(2)
Includes lease financing receivables, all of which were current.

The following table summarizes the Company’s portfolio of loans held for investment by credit quality indicator at September 30, 2022.

 

 

Mortgage Loans

 

 

Other Loans

 

(in millions)

 

Multi-
Family

 

 

Commercial
Real Estate

 

 

One-to-
Four
Family

 

 

Acquisition,
Development,
and
Construction

 

 

Total
Mortgage
Loans

 

 

Commercial
and
Industrial
(1)

 

 

Other

 

 

Total
Other
Loans

 

Credit Quality Indicator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

 

$

35,688

 

 

$

5,834

 

 

$

107

 

 

$

185

 

 

$

41,814

 

 

$

4,816

 

 

$

6

 

 

$

4,822

 

Special mention

 

 

830

 

 

 

464

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

1,320

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard

 

 

661

 

 

 

305

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

974

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

37,179

 

 

$

6,603

 

 

$

123

 

 

$

203

 

 

$

44,108

 

 

$

4,819

 

 

$

6

 

 

$

4,825

 

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(1)
Includes lease financing receivables, all of which were classified as Pass.

The following table summarizes the Company’s portfolio of loans held for investment by credit quality indicator at December 31, 2021:

 

 

Mortgage Loans

 

 

Other Loans

 

(in millions)

 

Multi-
Family

 

 

Commercial
Real Estate

 

 

One-to-
Four
Family

 

 

Acquisition,
Development,
and
Construction

 

 

Total
Mortgage
Loans

 

 

Commercial
and
Industrial
(1)

 

 

Other

 

 

Total
Other
Loans

 

Credit Quality Indicator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

 

$

33,011

 

 

$

5,874

 

 

$

137

 

 

$

204

 

 

$

39,226

 

 

$

3,959

 

 

$

5

 

 

$

3,964

 

Special mention

 

 

981

 

 

 

643

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

1,643

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

Substandard

 

 

611

 

 

 

181

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

801

 

 

 

45

 

 

 

 

 

 

45

 

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

34,603

 

 

$

6,698

 

 

$

160

 

 

$

209

 

 

$

41,670

 

 

$

4,006

 

 

$

5

 

 

$

4,011

 

(1)
Includes lease financing receivables, all of which were classified as Pass.

The preceding classifications are the most current ones available and generally have been updated within the last twelve months. In addition, they follow regulatory guidelines and can generally be described as follows: pass loans are of satisfactory quality; special mention loans have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention; substandard loans are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged (these loans have a well-defined weakness and there is a possibility that the Company will sustain some loss); and doubtful loans, based on existing circumstances, have weaknesses that make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable.

The following table presents, by credit quality indicator, loan class, and year of origination, the amortized cost basis of the Company’s loans and leases as of September 30, 2022.

 

 

Vintage Year

 

(in millions)
 Risk Rating Group

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

Prior To
2018

 

 

Revolving
Loans

 

 

Total

 

Pass

 

$

7,655

 

 

$

9,310

 

 

$

8,727

 

 

$

4,960

 

 

$

3,825

 

 

$

7,354

 

 

$

12

 

 

$

41,843

 

Special Mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

95

 

 

 

221

 

 

 

277

 

 

 

728

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,321

 

Substandard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37

 

 

 

201

 

 

 

130

 

 

 

605

 

 

 

 

 

 

973

 

Total mortgage loans

 

$

7,655

 

 

$

9,310

 

 

$

8,859

 

 

$

5,382

 

 

$

4,232

 

 

$

8,687

 

 

$

12

 

 

$

44,137

 

Pass

 

 

757

 

 

 

642

 

 

 

457

 

 

 

423

 

 

 

78

 

 

 

223

 

 

 

2,263

 

 

 

4,843

 

Special Mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

Total other loans

 

 

757

 

 

 

642

 

 

 

457

 

 

 

424

 

 

 

80

 

 

 

224

 

 

 

2,263

 

 

 

4,847

 

Total

 

$

8,412

 

 

$

9,952

 

 

$

9,316

 

 

$

5,806

 

 

$

4,312

 

 

$

8,911

 

 

$

2,275

 

 

$

48,984

 

When management determines that foreclosure is probable, for loans that are individually evaluated the expected credit losses are based on the fair value of the collateral adjusted for selling costs. When the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty at the reporting date and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral, the collateral-dependent practical expedient has been elected and expected credit losses are based on the fair value of the collateral at the reporting date, adjusted for selling costs as appropriate. For CRE loans, collateral properties include office buildings, warehouse/distribution buildings, shopping centers, apartment buildings, residential and commercial tract development. The primary source of repayment on these loans is expected to come from the sale, permanent financing or lease of the real property collateral. CRE loans are impacted by fluctuations in collateral values, as well as the ability of the borrower to obtain permanent financing.

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The following table summarizes the extent to which collateral secures the Company’s collateral-dependent loans held for investment by collateral type as of September 30, 2022:

 

 

Collateral Type

 

(in millions)

 

Real
Property

 

 

Other

 

Multi-family

 

$

13

 

 

$

 

Commercial real estate

 

 

43

 

 

 

 

One-to-four family

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition, development, and construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial and industrial

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total collateral-dependent loans held for investment

 

 

56

 

 

 

4

 

Other collateral type consists of taxi medallions, cash, accounts receivable and inventory.

There were no significant changes in the extent to which collateral secures the Company’s collateral-dependent financial assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

The Company is required to account for certain loan modifications and restructurings as TDRs. In general, a modification or restructuring of a loan constitutes a TDR if the Company grants a concession to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty. A loan modified as a TDR generally is placed on non-accrual status until the Company determines that future collection of principal and interest is reasonably assured, which requires, among other things, that the borrower demonstrate performance according to the restructured terms for a period of at least six consecutive months. In determining the Company’s allowance for credit losses, reasonably expected TDRs are individually evaluated and consist of criticized, classified, or maturing loans that will have a modification processed within the next three months.

In an effort to proactively manage delinquent loans, the Company has selectively extended to certain borrowers concessions such as rate reductions, extension of maturity dates, and forbearance agreements. As of September 30, 2022, loans on which concessions were made with respect to rate reductions and/or extension of maturity dates amounted to $45 million.

The CARES Act was enacted on March 27, 2020. Under the CARES Act, the Company made the election to deem that loan modifications do not result in TDRs if they are (1) related to the novel coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”); (2) executed on a loan that was not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019; and (3) executed between March 1, 2020, and the earlier of (A) 60 days after the date of termination of the National Emergency or (B) December 31, 2020. This includes short-term (e.g., up to six months) modifications such as payment deferrals, fee waivers, extensions of repayment terms, or delays in payment that are insignificant. Borrowers considered current are those that are less than 30 days past due on their contractual payments at the time a modification program is implemented. In December 2020, Congress amended the CARES Act through the Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2021, which provided additional COVID-19 relief to American families and businesses, including extending TDR relief under the CARES Act until the earlier of December 31, 2021 or 60 days following the termination of the national emergency.

The eligibility of a borrower for work-out concessions of any nature depends upon the facts and circumstances of each loan, which may change from period to period, and involves judgment by Company personnel regarding the likelihood that the concession will result in the maximum recovery for the Company.

The following table presents information regarding the Company's TDRs as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

 

 

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

(in millions)

 

 

Accruing

 

 

 

Non-
Accrual

 

 

 

Total

 

 

Accruing

 

 

Non-
Accrual

 

 

Total

 

Loan Category:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-family

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

6

 

 

$

 

6

 

$

 

 

$

 

7

 

$

 

7

 

Commercial real estate

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

 

35

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

One-to-four family

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition, development, and
   construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial and industrial (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

6

 

Total

 

$

 

16

 

 

$

 

29

 

 

$

 

45

 

$

 

16

 

$

 

13

 

$

 

29

 

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(1) Includes $4 million and $6 million of taxi medallion-related loans at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

The financial effects of the Company’s TDRs for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 are summarized as follows:

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average
Interest Rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in millions)

 

Number
of Loans

 

 

Pre-
Modification
Recorded
Investment

 

 

Post-
Modification
Recorded
Investment

 

 

Pre-
Modification

 

Post-
Modification

 

 

Charge-
off
Amount

 

 

Capitalized
Interest

 

Loan Category:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

0

%

0

%

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average
Interest Rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in millions)

 

Number
of Loans

 

 

Pre-
Modification
Recorded
Investment

 

 

Post-
Modification
Recorded
Investment

 

 

Pre-
Modification

 

Post-
Modification

 

 

Charge-
off
Amount

 

 

Capitalized
Interest

 

Loan Category:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate

 

 

2

 

 

$

4

 

 

$

4

 

 

6.00

%

3.55

%

 

$

 

 

$

 

The financial effects of the Company’s TDRs for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 are summarized as follows:

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average
Interest Rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in millions)

 

Number
of Loans

 

 

Pre-
Modification
Recorded
Investment

 

 

Post-
Modification
Recorded
Investment

 

 

Pre-
Modification

 

 

Post-
Modification

 

 

Charge-
off
Amount

 

 

Capitalized
Interest

 

Loan Category:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate

 

 

2

 

 

$

22

 

 

$

19

 

 

 

6.00

 

%

 

4.02

 

%

$

3

 

 

$

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average
Interest Rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in millions)

 

Number
of Loans

 

 

Pre-
Modification
Recorded
Investment

 

 

Post-
Modification
Recorded
Investment

 

 

Pre-
Modification

 

 

Post-
Modification

 

 

Charge-
off
Amount

 

 

Capitalized
Interest

 

Loan Category:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate

 

 

2

 

 

$

4

 

 

$

4

 

 

 

6.00

 

%

 

3.55

 

%

$

 

 

$

 

At September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, no loans have been modified as TDRs that were in payment default during the twelve months ended at that date.

The Company does not consider a payment to be in default when the loan is in forbearance, or otherwise granted a delay of payment, when the agreement to forebear or allow a delay of payment is part of a modification.

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Subsequent to the modification, the loan is not considered to be in default until payment is contractually past due in accordance with the modified terms. However, the Company may consider a loan with multiple modifications or forbearance periods to be in default, and would consider a loan to be in default if the borrower were in bankruptcy or if the loan were partially charged off subsequent to modification. Management takes into consideration all TDR modifications in determining the appropriate level of the allowance.

Note 6. Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and Leases

Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and Leases

The following table summarizes activity in the allowance for credit losses on loans and leases for the periods indicated:

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

(in millions)

 

Mortgage

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

 

Mortgage

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Balance, beginning of period

 

$

178

 

 

$

21

 

 

$

199

 

 

$

176

 

 

$

18

 

 

$

194

 

Charge-offs

 

 

(5

)

 

 

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(3

)

 

 

(5

)

Recoveries

 

 

4

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

12

 

Provision for (recovery of) credit
   losses on loans and leases

 

 

31

 

 

 

(17

)

 

 

14

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

Balance, end of period

 

$

208

 

 

$

10

 

 

$

218

 

 

$

177

 

 

$

25

 

 

$

202

 

Separately, at September 30, 2022, the Company had an allowance for unfunded commitments of $7 million, as compared to $12 million at December 31, 2021.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the allowance for credit losses on loan and leases increased primarily as a result of loan portfolio growth combined with reduced prepayment estimates lengthening the average portfolio life, primarily offset by improvements in environmental factors surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically those affecting the New York City area.

The macroeconomic forecast factors in increasing costs of higher global energy prices and tighter financial market conditions on the U.S. economy. Gross Domestic Product (“GDP”) is now expected to rise at an annualized rate of 1.6% and 1.5% respectively for 2022 and 2023. Unemployment continues to subside from the historic shock of 2020, as peak unemployment rates are forecasted to be approximately 3.6% in 2022 and 3.9% in 2023. Federal Reserve continues to aggressively tighten monetary policy. As a result, the federal funds rate is now forecast to average 1.5% in 2022 and 3.3% in 2023, compared with 1.1% in 2022 and 2.7% in 2023 in the previous quarter Baseline scenario. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield is expected to steadily increase over the next few years.

In addition to these quantitative inputs, several qualitative factors were considered in estimating our allowance for loan and lease credit losses, including attributes related to a concentrated commercial real estate portfolio, specifically those affecting commercial real estate in the New York City area, as well as changes in credit policies and underwriting guidelines and laws and regulations.

The Company charges off loans, or portions of loans, in the period that such loans, or portions thereof, are deemed uncollectible. The collectability of individual loans is determined through an assessment of the financial condition and repayment capacity of the borrower and/or through an estimate of the fair value of any underlying collateral. For non-real estate-related consumer credits, the following past-due time periods determine when charge-offs are typically recorded: (1) closed-end credits are charged off in the quarter that the loan becomes 120 days past due; (2) open-end credits are charged off in the quarter that the loan becomes 180 days past due; and (3) both closed-end and open-end credits are typically charged off in the quarter that the credit is 60 days past the date the Company received notification that the borrower has filed for bankruptcy.

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The following table presents additional information about the Company’s nonaccrual loans at September 30, 2022:

(in millions)

 

Recorded
Investment

 

 

Related
Allowance

 

 

Interest
Income
Recognized

 

Nonaccrual loans with no related allowance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-family

 

$

13

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Commercial real estate

 

 

27

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

One-to-four family

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition, development, and construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total nonaccrual loans with no related allowance

 

$

43

 

 

$

 

 

$

1

 

Nonaccrual loans with an allowance recorded:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-family

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Commercial real estate

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One-to-four family

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition, development, and construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total nonaccrual loans with an allowance recorded

 

$

2

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Total nonaccrual loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-family

 

$

13

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Commercial real estate

 

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

One-to-four family

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition, development, and construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total nonaccrual loans

 

$

45

 

 

$

 

 

$

1

 

The following table presents additional information about the Company’s nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2021:

(in millions)

 

Recorded
Investment

 

 

Related
Allowance

 

 

Interest
Income
Recognized

 

Nonaccrual loans with no related allowance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-family

 

$

9

 

 

$

 

 

$

1

 

Commercial real estate

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One-to-four family

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition, development, and construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total nonaccrual loans with no related allowance

 

$

29

 

 

$

 

 

$

1

 

Nonaccrual loans with an allowance recorded:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-family

 

$

1

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Commercial real estate

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One-to-four family

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition, development, and construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total nonaccrual loans with an allowance recorded

 

$

4

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Total nonaccrual loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-family

 

$

10

 

 

$

 

 

$

1

 

Commercial real estate

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One-to-four family

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition, development, and construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total nonaccrual loans

 

$

33

 

 

$

 

 

$

1

 

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Note 7. Borrowed Funds

The following table summarizes the Company’s borrowed funds at the dates indicated:

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

(in millions)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Wholesale borrowings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

FHLB advances

 

$

12,840

 

 

$

15,105

 

Repurchase agreements

 

 

300

 

 

 

800

 

Total wholesale borrowings

 

$

13,140

 

 

$

15,905

 

Junior subordinated debentures

 

 

361

 

 

 

361

 

Subordinated notes

 

 

297

 

 

 

296

 

Total borrowed funds

 

$

13,798

 

 

$

16,562

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings at September 30, 2022:

 

 

Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements

 

(in millions)

 

Overnight and
Continuous

 

 

Up to
30 Days

 

 

30–90 Days

 

 

Greater than
90 Days

 

GSE obligations

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

300

 

Subordinated Notes

At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had $297 million and $296 million of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes outstanding:

Date of Original Issue

 

Stated Maturity

 

Interest Rate(1)

 

 

Original Issue
Amount

 

(dollars in millions)

 

Nov. 6, 2018

 

Nov. 6, 2028

 

 

5.90

%

 

$

300

 

(1)
From and including the date of original issuance to, but excluding November 6, 2023, the Notes will bear interest at an initial rate of 5.90% per annum payable semi-annually. Unless redeemed, from and including November 6, 2023 to but excluding the maturity date, the interest rate will reset quarterly to an annual interest rate equal to the then-current three-month LIBOR rate plus 278 basis points payable quarterly.

Junior Subordinated Debentures

At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had $361 million of outstanding junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures (“junior subordinated debentures”) held by statutory business trusts (the “Trusts”) that issued guaranteed capital securities.

The Trusts are accounted for as unconsolidated subsidiaries, in accordance with GAAP. The proceeds of each issuance were invested in a series of junior subordinated debentures of the Company and the underlying assets of each statutory business trust are the relevant debentures. The Company has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the obligations under each trust’s capital securities to the extent set forth in a guarantee by the Company to each trust. The Trusts’ capital securities are each subject to mandatory redemption, in whole or in part, upon repayment of the debentures at their stated maturity or earlier redemption.

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The following junior subordinated debentures were outstanding at September 30, 2022:

Issuer

 

Interest Rate
of Capital
Securities
and
Debentures

 

 

 

Junior
Subordinated
Debentures
Amount
Outstanding

 

 

 

Capital
Securities
Amount
Outstanding

 

 

Date of
Original Issue

 

Stated
Maturity

 

First Optional
Redemption
Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

(dollars in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New York Community Capital
   Trust V (BONUSES
SM Units)

 

 

6.00

%

 

$

 

147

 

 

$

 

140

 

 

Nov. 4, 2002

 

Nov. 1, 2051

 

Nov. 4, 2007

(1)

New York Community Capital
   Trust X

 

4.89

 

 

 

 

124

 

 

 

 

120

 

 

Dec. 14, 2006

 

Dec. 15, 2036

 

Dec. 15, 2011

(2)

PennFed Capital Trust III

 

6.54

 

 

 

 

31

 

 

 

 

30

 

 

June 2, 2003

 

June 15, 2033

 

June 15, 2008

(2)

New York Community Capital
   Trust XI

 

5.32

 

 

 

 

59

 

 

 

 

58

 

 

April 16, 2007

 

June 30, 2037

 

June 30, 2012

(2)

Total junior subordinated debentures

 

 

 

 

$

 

361

 

 

$

 

348

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)
Callable subject to certain conditions as described in the prospectus filed with the SEC on November 4, 2002.
(2)
Callable from this date forward.

Note 8. Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits

The following table sets forth certain disclosures for the Company’s pension and post-retirement plans for the periods indicated:

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

Post

 

 

 

 

 

Post

 

 

 

Pension

 

 

Retirement

 

 

Pension

 

 

Retirement

 

(in millions)

 

Benefits

 

 

Benefits (1)

 

 

Benefits

 

 

Benefits (1)

 

Components of net periodic pension expense (credit):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest cost

 

$

1

 

 

$

 

 

$

1

 

 

$

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

 

(4

)

 

 

 

 

 

(4

)

 

 

 

Amortization of net actuarial loss

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

Net periodic (credit) expense

 

$

(2

)

 

$

 

 

$

(1

)

 

$

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

Post

 

 

 

 

 

Post

 

 

 

Pension

 

 

Retirement

 

 

Pension

 

 

Retirement

 

(in millions)

 

Benefits

 

 

Benefits (1)

 

 

Benefits

 

 

Benefits (1)

 

Components of net periodic pension expense (credit):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest cost

 

$

3

 

 

$

 

 

$

3

 

 

$

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

 

(12

)

 

 

 

 

 

(12

)

 

 

 

Amortization of net actuarial loss

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

Net periodic (credit) expense

 

$

(7

)

 

$

 

 

$

(4

)

 

$

 

(1)
Post-retirement benefits balances round to zero.

The Company expects to contribute $1 million to its post-retirement plan to pay premiums and claims for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022. The Company does not expect to make any contributions to its pension plan in 2022.

Note 9. Stock-Based Compensation

At September 30, 2022, the Company had a total of 5,350,487 shares available for grants as restricted stock, options, or other forms of related rights. The Company granted 3,096,694 shares of restricted stock, with an average fair value of $11.62 per share on the date of grant, during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company granted 3,131,949 shares of restricted stock, with an average fair value of $11.20 per share.

The shares of restricted stock that were granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, vest over a one- or five year period. Compensation and benefits expense related to the restricted stock grants is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period and totaled $21 million and $22 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, including $7 million and $7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, respectively.

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The following table provides a summary of activity with regard to restricted stock awards in the nine months ended September 30, 2022:

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2022

 

 

 

Number of Shares

 

 

Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value

 

Unvested at beginning of year

 

 

6,950,335

 

 

$

11.68

 

Granted

 

 

3,096,694

 

 

 

11.62

 

Vested

 

 

(2,288,069

)

 

 

12.27

 

Canceled

 

 

(426,785

)

 

 

11.49

 

Unvested at end of year

 

 

7,332,175

 

 

 

11.49

 

As of September 30, 2022, unrecognized compensation cost relating to unvested restricted stock totaled $66 million. This amount will be recognized over a remaining weighted average period of 3.1 years.

The following table provides a summary of activity with regard to Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units ("PSUs") in the nine months ended September 30, 2022:

Number of
Shares

Performance
Period

Expected
Vesting
Dates

Outstanding at beginning of year

834,612

Granted

473,211

Released

(176,090

)

Canceled

(152,556

)

Outstanding at end of period

979,177

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023

March 31, 2023 and 2024

PSUs are subject to adjustment or forfeiture, based upon the achievement by the Company of certain performance standards. Compensation and benefits expense related to PSUs is recognized using the fair value as of the date the units were approved, on a straight-line basis over the vesting period and totaled $1 million and $2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021. As of September 30, 2022, unrecognized compensation cost relating to unvested restricted stock totaled $5 million. This amount will be recognized over a remaining weighted average period of 1.7 years. As of September 30, 2022, the Company believes it is probable that the performance conditions will be met.

The Company matches a portion of employee 401(k) plan contributions. Such expense totaled $2 million and $5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021.

Note 10. Fair Value Measurements

GAAP sets forth a definition of fair value, establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value, and requires disclosure for each major asset and liability category measured at fair value on either a recurring or non-recurring basis. GAAP also clarifies that fair value is an “exit” price, representing the amount that would be received when selling an asset, or paid when transferring a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value is thus a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, GAAP establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 – Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants use in pricing an asset or liability.

A financial instrument’s categorization within this valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

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The following tables present assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, and that were included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Condition at those dates:

 

Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2022

 

(in millions)

Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

 

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

 

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

 

 

Total
Fair
Value

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-related Debt Securities
   Available for Sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GSE certificates

$

 

 

$

944

 

 

$

 

 

$

944

 

GSE CMOs

 

 

 

 

1,286

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,286

 

Total mortgage-related debt securities

$

 

 

$

2,230

 

 

$

 

 

$

2,230

 

Other Debt Securities Available for Sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U. S. Treasury obligations

$

1,672

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,672

 

GSE debentures

 

 

 

 

1,406

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,406

 

Asset-backed securities

 

 

 

 

391

 

 

 

 

 

 

391

 

Municipal bonds

 

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

Corporate bonds

 

 

 

 

855

 

 

 

 

 

 

855

 

Foreign notes

 

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

Capital trust notes

 

 

 

 

92

 

 

 

 

 

 

92

 

Total other debt securities

$

1,672

 

 

$

2,787

 

 

$

 

 

$

4,459

 

Total debt securities available for sale

$

1,672

 

 

$

5,017

 

 

$

 

 

$

6,689

 

Equity securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Mutual funds and common stock

 

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

Total equity securities

$

 

 

$

14

 

 

$

 

 

$

14

 

Total securities

$

1,672

 

 

$

5,031

 

 

$

 

 

$

6,703

 

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Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2021

 

(in millions)

 

Quoted
Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

 

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

 

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

 

 

Total
Fair Value

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-Related Debt Securities
   Available for Sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GSE certificates

 

$

 

 

$

1,107

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,107

 

GSE CMOs

 

 

 

 

 

1,683

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,683

 

Total mortgage-related debt securities

 

$

 

 

$

2,790

 

 

$

 

 

$

2,790

 

Other Debt Securities Available
   for Sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasury obligations

 

$

45

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

45

 

GSE debentures

 

 

 

 

 

1,480

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,480

 

Asset-backed securities

 

 

 

 

 

479

 

 

 

 

 

 

479

 

Municipal bonds

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

Corporate bonds

 

 

 

 

 

838

 

 

 

 

 

 

838

 

Foreign notes

 

 

 

 

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

 

26

 

Capital trust notes

 

 

 

 

 

97

 

 

 

 

 

 

97

 

Total other debt securities

 

$

45

 

 

$

2,945

 

 

$

 

 

$

2,990

 

Total debt securities available for sale

 

$

45

 

 

$

5,735

 

 

$

 

 

$

5,780

 

Equity securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Mutual funds and common stock

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

Total equity securities

 

$

 

 

$

16

 

 

$

 

 

$

16

 

Total securities

 

$

45

 

 

$

5,751

 

 

$

 

 

$

5,796

 

The Company reviews and updates the fair value hierarchy classifications for its assets on a quarterly basis. Changes from one quarter to the next that are related to the observability of inputs for a fair value measurement may result in a reclassification from one hierarchy level to another.

A description of the methods and significant assumptions utilized in estimating the fair values of securities follows:

Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities include highly liquid government securities and exchange-traded securities.

If quoted market prices are not available for a specific security, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models. These pricing models primarily use market-based or independently sourced market parameters as inputs, including, but not limited to, yield curves, interest rates, equity or debt prices, and credit spreads. In addition to observable market information, models incorporate transaction details such as maturity and cash flow assumptions. Securities valued in this manner would generally be classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy, and primarily include such instruments as mortgage-related and corporate debt securities.

Periodically, the Company uses fair values supplied by independent pricing services to corroborate the fair values derived from the pricing models. In addition, the Company reviews the fair values supplied by independent pricing services, as well as their underlying pricing methodologies, for reasonableness. The Company challenges pricing service valuations that appear to be unusual or unexpected.

While the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate, and consistent with those of other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair values of certain financial instruments could result in different estimates of fair values at a reporting date.

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

Certain assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. Such instruments are subject to fair value adjustments under certain circumstances (e.g., when there is evidence of impairment). The following tables present assets and liabilities that were

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measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, and that were included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Condition at those dates:

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2022 Using

 

(in millions)

 

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

 

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

 

 

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

 

 

 

Total Fair
Value

 

Certain loans (1)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

25

 

 

 

$

25

 

Other assets(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

38

 

 

 

 

38

 

Total

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

63

 

 

 

$

63

 

(1)
Represents the fair value based on the value of the collateral.
(2)
Represents the fair value of repossessed assets, based on the appraised value of the collateral subsequent to its initial classification as repossessed assets and equity investments without readily determinable fair values. These equity investments are classified as Level 3 due to the infrequency of the observable prices and/or the restrictions on the shares.

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2021 Using

 

(in millions)

 

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

 

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

 

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

 

 

Total Fair
Value

 

Certain loans (1)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

32

 

 

$

32

 

Other assets (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

32

 

Total

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

64

 

 

$

64

 

(1)
Represents the fair value based on the value of the collateral.
(2)
Represents the fair value of repossessed assets, based on the appraised value of the collateral subsequent to its initial classification as repossessed assets and equity investments without readily determinable fair values. These equity investments are classified as Level 3 due to the infrequency of the observable prices and/or the restrictions on the shares.

The fair values of collateral-dependent impaired loans are determined using various valuation techniques, including consideration of appraised values and other pertinent real estate and other market data.

Other Fair Value Disclosures

For the disclosure of fair value information about the Company’s on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments, when available, quoted market prices are used as the measure of fair value. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on present-value estimates or other valuation techniques. Such fair values are significantly affected by the assumptions used, the timing of future cash flows, and the discount rate.

Because assumptions are inherently subjective in nature, estimated fair values cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent market quotes. Furthermore, in many cases, the estimated fair values provided would not necessarily be realized in an immediate sale or settlement of such instruments.

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The following tables summarize the carrying values, estimated fair values, and fair value measurement levels of financial instruments that were not carried at fair value on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Condition at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

 

 

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurement Using

 

(in millions)

 

 

Carrying
Value

 

 

 

Estimated
Fair Value

 

 

 

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

 

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

 

 

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

 

Financial Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and due from banks

 

$

 

1,700

 

 

$

 

1,700

 

 

$

 

1,700

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

$

 

FHLB stock (1)

 

 

 

630

 

 

 

 

630

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

630

 

 

 

 

 

Loans and leases, net

 

 

 

48,766

 

 

 

 

45,725

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

45,725

 

Financial Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

$

 

41,705

 

 

$

 

41,448

 

 

$

 

32,596

 

  (2)

 

$

 

8,852

 

  (3)

 

$

 

Borrowed funds

 

 

 

13,798

 

 

 

 

13,615

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,615

 

 

 

 

 

(1)
Carrying value and estimated fair value are at cost.
(2)
Interest-bearing checking and money market accounts, savings accounts, and non-interest-bearing accounts.
(3)
Certificates of deposit.

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurement Using

 

(in millions)

 

Carrying
Value

 

 

Estimated
Fair Value

 

 

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

 

Financial Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and due from banks

 

$

2,211

 

 

$

2,211

 

 

$

2,211

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

FHLB stock (1)

 

 

734

 

 

 

734

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

734

 

 

 

 

 

Loans and leases, net

 

 

45,539

 

 

 

44,748

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

44,748

 

Financial Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

$

35,059

 

 

$

35,051

 

 

$

26,635

 

  (2)

 

$

8,416

 

  (3)

 

$

 

Borrowed funds

 

 

16,562

 

 

 

17,169

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17,169

 

 

 

 

 

(1)
Carrying value and estimated fair value are at cost.
(2)
Interest-bearing checking and money market accounts, savings accounts, and non-interest-bearing accounts.
(3)
Certificates of deposit.

The methods and significant assumptions used to estimate fair values for the Company’s financial instruments follow:

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Due From Banks

Cash, cash equivalents and due from banks include cash and due from banks and federal funds sold. The estimated fair values of cash, cash equivalents and due from banks are assumed to equal their carrying values, as these financial instruments are either due on demand or have short-term maturities.

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Securities

If quoted market prices are not available for a specific security, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, or discounted cash flows. These pricing models primarily use market-based or independently sourced market parameters as inputs, including, but not limited to, yield curves, interest rates, equity or debt prices, and credit spreads. In addition to observable market information, pricing models also incorporate transaction details such as maturities and cash flow assumptions.

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

Ownership in equity securities of the FHLB-NY is generally restricted and there is no established liquid market for their resale. The carrying amount approximates the fair value.

Loans

The Company discloses the fair value of loans measured at amortized cost using an exit price notion. The Company determined the fair value on substantially all of its loans for disclosure purposes, on an individual loan basis. The discount rates reflect current market rates for loans with similar terms to borrowers having similar credit quality on an exit price basis. The estimated fair values of non-performing mortgage and other loans are based on recent collateral appraisals. For those loans where a discounted cash flow technique was not considered reliable, the Company used a quoted market price for each individual loan.

Deposits

The fair values of deposit liabilities with no stated maturity (i.e., interest-bearing checking and money market accounts, savings accounts, and non-interest-bearing accounts) are equal to the carrying amounts payable on demand. The fair values of CDs represent contractual cash flows, discounted using interest rates currently offered on deposits with similar characteristics and remaining maturities. These estimated fair values do not include the intangible value of core deposit (total deposits excluding CDs) relationships, which comprise a significant portion of the Company’s deposit base.

Borrowed Funds

The estimated fair value of borrowed funds is based either on bid quotations received from securities dealers or the discounted value of contractual cash flows with interest rates currently in effect for borrowed funds with similar maturities and structures.

Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments

The fair values of commitments to extend credit and unadvanced lines of credit are estimated based on an analysis of the interest rates and fees currently charged to enter into similar transactions, considering the remaining terms of the commitments and the creditworthiness of the potential borrowers. The estimated fair values of such off-balance sheet financial instruments were insignificant at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

Note 11. Leases

Lessor Arrangements

The Company is a lessor in the equipment finance business where it has executed direct financing leases (“lease finance receivables”). The Company produces lease finance receivables through a specialty finance subsidiary that participates in syndicated loans that are brought to them, and equipment loans and leases that are assigned to them, by a select group of nationally recognized sources, and are generally made to large corporate obligors, many of which are publicly traded, carry investment grade or near-investment grade ratings, and participate in stable industries nationwide. Lease finance receivables are carried at the aggregate of lease payments receivable plus the estimated residual value of the leased assets and any initial direct costs incurred to originate these leases, less unearned income, which is accreted to interest income over the lease term using the interest method.

The standard leases are typically repayable on a level monthly basis with terms ranging from 24 to 120 months. At the end of the lease term, the lessee usually has the option to return the equipment, to renew the lease or purchase the equipment at the then fair market value (“FMV”) price. For leases with a FMV renewal/purchase option, the relevant residual value assumptions are based on the estimated value of the leased asset at the end of lease term, including evaluation of key factors, such as, the estimated remaining useful life of the leased asset, its historical secondary market value including history of the lessee executing the FMV option, overall credit evaluation and return provisions. The Company acquires the leased asset at fair market value and provides funding to the respective lessee at acquisition cost, less any volume or trade discounts, as applicable. Therefore, there is generally no selling profit or loss to recognize or defer at inception of a lease.

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The residual value component of a lease financing receivable represents the estimated fair value of the leased equipment at the end of the lease term. In establishing residual value estimates, the Company may rely on industry data, historical experience, and independent appraisals and, where appropriate, information regarding product life cycle, product upgrades and competing products. Upon expiration of a lease, residual assets are remarketed, resulting in an extension of the lease by the lessee, a lease to a new customer or purchase of the residual asset by the lessee or another party. Impairment of residual values arises if the expected fair value is less than the carrying amount. The Company assesses its net investment in lease financing receivables (including residual values) for impairment on an annual basis with any impairment losses recognized in accordance with the impairment guidance for financial instruments. As such, net investment in lease financing receivables may be reduced by an allowance for credit losses with changes recognized as provision expense. On certain lease financings, the Company obtains residual value insurance from third parties to manage and reduce the risk associated with the residual value of the leased assets. At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the carrying value of residual assets with third-party residual value insurance for at least a portion of the asset value was $34million and $61 million, respectively.

The Company uses the interest rate implicit in the lease to determine the present value of its lease financing receivables.

The components of lease income were as follows:

(in millions)

 

For the
Three
Months
Ended
September 30,
2022

 

 

For the
Nine
Months
Ended
September 30,
2022

 

 

For the
Three
Months
Ended
September 30,
2021

 

 

For the
Nine
Months
Ended
September 30,
2021

 

Interest income on lease financing (1)

 

$

14

 

 

$

38

 

 

$

13

 

 

$

41

 

(1)
Included in Interest Income – Loans and leases in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the carrying value of net investment in leases was $1.8 billion and $1.9 billion, respectively. The components of net investment in direct financing leases, including the carrying amount of the lease receivables, as well as the unguaranteed residual asset were as follows:

(in millions)

 

September 30,
2022

 

 

December 31,
2021

 

Net investment in the lease - lease payments receivable

 

$

1,722

 

 

$

1,790

 

Net investment in the lease - unguaranteed residual assets

 

 

59

 

 

 

75

 

Total lease payments

 

$

1,781

 

 

$

1,865

 

The following table presents the remaining maturity analysis of the undiscounted lease receivables as of September 30, 2022, as well as the reconciliation to the total amount of receivables recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Condition:

(in millions)

 

September 30,
2022

 

2022

 

$

 

3

 

2023

 

 

 

86

 

2024

 

 

 

186

 

2025

 

 

 

375

 

2026

 

 

 

373

 

Thereafter

 

 

 

758

 

Total lease payments

 

 

 

1,781

 

Plus: deferred origination costs

 

 

 

20

 

Less: unearned income

 

 

 

(84

)

Total lease finance receivables, net

 

$

 

1,717

 

Lessee Arrangements

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets and operating lease liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Condition.

ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement

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date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As most leases do not provide an implicit rate, the incremental borrowing rate (FHLB borrowing rate) is used in determining the present value of lease payments. The implicit rate is used when readily determinable. The operating lease ROU asset is measured at cost, which includes the initial measurement of the lease liability, prepaid rent and initial direct costs incurred by the Company, less incentives received. The lease terms include options to extend the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. For the vast majority of the Company’s leases, we are reasonably certain we will exercise our options to renew to the end of all renewal option periods. As such, substantially all of our future options to extend the leases have been included in the lease liability and ROU assets.

Variable costs such as the proportionate share of actual costs for utilities, common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance are not included in the lease liability and are recognized in the period in which they are incurred. Amortization of the ROU assets was $21million and $15 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, respectively. Included in these amounts was $5 million and $5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, respectively.

The Company has operating leases for corporate offices, branch locations, and certain equipment. The Company’s leases have remaining lease terms of one year to approximately 25 years, the vast majority of which include one or more options to extend the leases for up to five years resulting in lease terms up to 40 years.

The components of lease expense were as follows:

(in millions)

 

For the Three
Months Ended
September 30,
2022

 

 

For the Nine
Months Ended
September 30,
2022

 

 

For the Three
Months Ended
September 30,
2021

 

 

For the Nine
Months Ended
September 30,
2021

 

Operating lease cost

 

$

7

 

 

$

21

 

 

$

7

 

 

$

20

 

Sublease income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total lease cost

 

$

7

 

 

$

21

 

 

$

7

 

 

$

20

 

Supplemental cash flow information related to the leases for the following periods:

(in millions)

 

For the Three
Months Ended
September 30,
2022

 

 

For the Nine
Months Ended
September 30,
2022

 

 

For the Three
Months Ended
September 30,
2021

 

 

For the Nine
Months Ended
September 30,
2021

 

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating cash flows from operating leases

 

$

7

 

 

$

21

 

 

$

7

 

 

$

20

 

Supplemental balance sheet information related to the leases for the following periods:

(in millions, except lease term and discount rate)

 

September 30,
2022

 

 

December 31,
2021

 

Operating Leases:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

$

227

 

 

$

249

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

$

227

 

 

$

249

 

Weighted average remaining lease term

 

13 years

 

 

16 years

 

Weighted average discount rate%

 

 

3.23

%

 

 

3.05

%

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(in millions)
Maturities of lease liabilities:

 

September 30,
2022

 

2022

 

$

 

7

 

2023

 

 

 

27

 

2024

 

 

 

26

 

2025

 

 

 

25

 

2026

 

 

 

24

 

Thereafter

 

 

 

171

 

Total lease payments

 

 

 

280

 

Less: imputed interest

 

 

 

(53

)

Total present value of lease liabilities

 

$

 

227

 

Note 12. Derivative and Hedging Activities

The Company’s derivative financial instruments consist of interest rate swaps. The Company is exposed to certain risks arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Company principally manages its exposure to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business activities. The Company manages economic risks, including interest rate and liquidity risks, primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of its assets and liabilities and, from time to time, the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates.

Title VII of the DFA requires all standardized derivatives, including most interest rate swaps, to be submitted for clearing to central counterparties to reduce counterparty risk. Two of the central counterparties are the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (“CME”) and the London Clearing House (“LCH”). As of September 30, 2022, all of the Company’s $1.5 billion notional derivative contracts were cleared on the LCH. Daily variation margin payments on derivatives cleared through the LCH are accounted for as legal settlement. For derivatives cleared through LCH, the net gain (loss) position includes the variation margin amounts as settlement of the derivative and not collateral against the fair value of the derivative, which includes accrued interest; therefore, those interest rate and derivative contracts the Company clears through the LCH are reported at a fair value of approximately zero at September 30, 2022.

The Company’s exposure is limited to the value of the derivative contracts in a gain position less any collateral held and plus any collateral posted. When there is a net negative exposure, we consider our exposure to the counterparty to be zero. At September 30, 2022, the Company had a net positive exposure.

Fair Value of Hedges of Interest Rate Risk

The Company is exposed to changes in the fair value of certain of its fixed-rate assets due to changes in benchmark interest rates. The Company uses interest rate swaps to manage its exposure to changes in fair value on these instruments attributable to changes in the designated benchmark interest rate. Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges involve the payment of fixed-rate amounts to a counterparty in exchange for the Company receiving variable-rate payments over the life of the agreements without the exchange of the underlying notional amount. Such derivatives were used to hedge the changes in fair value of certain of its pools of prepayable fixed rate assets. For derivatives designated and that qualify as fair value hedges, the gain or loss on the derivative as well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in interest income.

The Company entered into an interest rate swap with a notional amount of $2.0 billion to hedge certain real estate loans. This swap expired in February 2022 and was not renewed. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the floating rate received related to the net settlement of this interest rate swap was less than the fixed rate payments. As such, interest income from Loans and leases in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income was decreased by $6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the floating rate received related to the net settlement of this interest rate swap was less than the fixed rate payments. As such, interest income from Loans and leases in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income was decreased by $12 million and $37 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.

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As of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021 the following amounts were recorded on the balance sheet related to cumulative basis adjustment for fair value hedges:

(in millions)

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of
   Condition in which the Hedge Item is Included

 

Carrying
Amount of
the Hedged
Assets

 

 

 

Cumulative
Amount of
Fair Value
Hedging
Adjustments
Included in
the Carrying
Amount of
the Hedged
Assets

 

 

 

Carrying
Amount of
the Hedged
Assets

 

 

 

Cumulative
Amount of
Fair Value
Hedging
Adjustments
Included in
the Carrying
Amount of
the Hedged
Assets

 

Total loans and leases, net (1)

$

 

-

 

 

$

 

-

 

 

$

 

2,025

 

 

$

 

25

 

(1)
These amounts include the amortized cost basis of closed portfolios used to designate hedging relationships in which the hedged item is the last layer expected to be remaining at the end of the hedging relationship. Since the swap expired in February 2022, at September 30, 2022, the amortized cost basis of the closed portfolios used in these hedging relationships, the cumulative basis adjustments associated with these hedging relationships, and the amount of the designated hedged items, were zero.

The following table sets forth the effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the periods indicated.

(in millions)

For the Three
Months Ended
September 30, 2022

 

 

For the Nine
Months Ended
September 30, 2022

 

 

For the Three
Months Ended
September 30, 2021

 

 

For the Nine
Months Ended
September 30, 2021

 

Derivative – interest rate swap:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

$

 

 

$

25

 

 

$

25

 

 

$

49

 

Hedged item – loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

$

 

 

$

(25

)

 

$

(25

)

 

$

(49

)

Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk

The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of amounts subject to variability caused by changes in interest rates from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount. Changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges are initially recorded in other comprehensive income and are subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged transaction affects earnings.

Interest rate swaps with notional amounts totaling $1.5 billion and $2.3 billion as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, were designated as cash flow hedges of certain FHLB borrowings.

The following table summarizes information about the interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

(dollars in millions)

 

September 30,
2022

 

 

December 31,
2021

 

Notional amounts

 

$

1,500

 

 

$

2,250

 

Cash collateral received (posted)

 

 

58

 

 

 

(12

)

Weighted average pay rates

 

 

1.51

%

 

 

1.27

%

Weighted average receive rates

 

 

2.89

%

 

 

0.18

%

Weighted average maturity

 

2.2 years

 

 

0.9 years

 

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The following table presents the effect of the Company's cash flow derivative instruments on AOCL for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021:

(in millions)

 

For the Nine
Months Ended
September 30, 2022

 

 

For the Nine
Months Ended
September 30, 2021

 

Amount of (loss) gain recognized in AOCL

 

$

64

 

 

$

2

 

Amount of reclassified from AOCL to interest expense

 

 

4

 

 

 

18

 

Gains (losses) included in the Consolidated Statements of Income related to interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $4 million. Amounts reported in AOCL related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the Company’s variable-rate borrowings. During the next twelve months, the Company estimates that an additional $21 million will be reclassified to interest expense.

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Note 13. Pending Acquisition

Receipt of OCC Approval for Bank Merger and Merger Extension

On October 28, 2022, the Company and Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. ("Flagstar") jointly announced the receipt of approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Company (the "OCC") to convert Flagstar Bank, FSB to a national bank to be known as Flagstar Bank, N.A., and to merge New York Community Bank into Flagstar Bank, N.A. with Flagstar Bank being the surviving entity.

The acquisition of Flagstar by the Company is still subject to the approval of the FRB, as well as the satisfaction of certain other customary closing conditions under the merger agreement, as amended, between the two companies (the “Merger Agreement”). The OCC approval is subject to a statutory 15-day waiting period that provides that the bank merger cannot be consummated until 15 days after OCC approval has been received, which in this case is November 11, 2022. There is no associated waiting period with the FRB approval. NYCB and Flagstar intend to consummate the holding company and bank merger promptly after FRB approval is received and the OCC waiting period ends.

In addition, NYCB and Flagstar announced that they have mutually agreed to extend the Merger Agreement to December 31, 2022 from October 31, 2022 to provide additional time to obtain regulatory approval from the FRB. The extension was approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies. Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Flagstar shareholders will receive 4.0151 shares of Company common stock for each Flagstar share they own.

Note 14. Legal Proceedings

Following the announcement of the Merger Agreement, the first of four lawsuits was filed on June 23, 2021 in United States Federal District Courts by alleged stockholders of NYCB against NYCB and the members of its board of directors challenging the accuracy or completeness of the disclosures contained in the Form S-4 filed on June 25, 2021 by NYCB with the SEC relating to the proposed Merger. Four additional lawsuits were filed by alleged Flagstar stockholders in state and federal courts against Flagstar and its board of directors (and, in one instance, NYCB and 615 Corp.) challenging the proposed Merger or Flagstar’s disclosures relating to the Merger, and those four lawsuits have since been resolved and dismissed. The complaints in the actions against NYCB allege, among other things, that the defendants caused a materially incomplete and misleading Form S-4 relating to the proposed Merger to be filed with the SEC in violation of Section 14(a) and Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 14a-9 promulgated thereunder. Two of the lawsuits against NYCB have been voluntarily dismissed, without prejudice. In the two remaining actions, none of the NYCB defendants has been served with the complaint, and NYCB believes that these claims are without merit.

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

For the purpose of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the words “we,” “us,” “our,” and the “Company” are used to refer to New York Community Bancorp, Inc. and our consolidated subsidiary, New York CommunityFlagstar Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”).


CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING LANGUAGE

This report, like many written and oral communications presented by New York Community Bancorp, Inc. and our authorized officers, may contain certain forward-looking statements regarding our prospective performance and strategies within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are including this statement for purposes of said safe harbor provisions.

Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies, and expectations of the Company, are generally identified by use of the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “seek,” “strive,” “try,” or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may,” or similar expressions. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, and expectations as reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that they will be achieved or realized.

Our ability to predict results or the actual effects of our plans and strategies is inherently uncertain. Accordingly, actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed, or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this report.

There are a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control, that could cause actual conditions, events, or results to differ significantly from those described in our forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to:

general economic conditions, including higher inflation and its impacts, either nationally or in some or all of the areas in which we and our customers conduct our respective businesses;
conditions in the securities markets and real estate markets or the banking industry;
changes in real estate values, which could impact the quality of the assets securing the loans in our portfolio;
changes in interest rates, which may affect our net income, prepayment penalty income, and other future cash flows, or the market value of our assets, including our investment securities;
any uncertainty relating to the LIBOR transition process;
changes in the quality or composition of our loan or securities portfolios;
changes in our capital management policies, including those regarding business combinations, dividends, and share repurchases, among others;
heightened regulatory focus on CREcommercial real estate loan concentrations;
changes in competitive pressures among financial institutions or from non-financial institutions;
changes in deposit flows and wholesale borrowing facilities;
changes in the demand for deposit, loan, and investment products and other financial services in the markets we serve;
our timely development of new lines of business and competitive products or services in a changing environment, and the acceptance of such products or services by our customers;
our ability to obtain timely shareholder and regulatory approvals of any merger transactions or corporate restructurings we may propose, including timely obtaining regulatory approvals for our pending acquisition of Flagstar Bancorp, Inc.;propose;
our ability to successfully retain customers and to successfully integrate any assets, liabilities, customers, systems, and management personnel we may acquire into our operations, and our ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames, including the pendingour recent acquisition of Flagstar Bancorp, Inc.;
and the purchase and assumption of certain assets and liabilities of Signature Bridge Bank;
changes in the estimated fair value of the assets that we recorded in connection with the purchase and assumption of certain assets and liabilities of Signature Bridge Bank;
potential exposure to unknown or contingent liabilities of companies we have acquired, may acquire, or target for acquisition, including in connection with the pendingour recent acquisition of Flagstar Bancorp, Inc.;

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changes resulting from our operations as a national bank, with and the OCC as our primary federal regulator, following the completionpurchase and assumption of our pending acquisitioncertain assets and liabilities of Flagstar Bancorp, Inc.;
Signature Bridge Bank;
the success of our previously announced investment in, and partnership with, Figure Technologies, Inc., a FinTech company focusing on payment and lending via blockchain technology;
the ability to invest effectively in new information technology systems and platforms;
changes in future ACLallowance for credit losses requirements under relevant accounting and regulatory requirements;
the ability to pay future dividends at currently expected rates; dividends;
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the ability to hire and retain key personnel;
the ability to attract new customers and retain existing ones in the manner anticipated;
changes in our customer base or in the financial or operating performances of our customers’ businesses;
any interruption in customer service due to circumstances beyond our control;
the outcome of pending or threatened litigation, or of matters before regulatory agencies, whether currently existing or commencing in the future; future, including with respect to any litigation or regulatory actions related to the business practices of acquired companies, including our recent acquisition of Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. and the purchase and assumption of certain assets and liabilities of Signature Bridge Bank;
environmental conditions that exist or may exist on properties owned by, leased by, or mortgaged to the Company;
cybersecurity incidents, including any interruption or breach of security resulting in failures or disruptions in customer account management, general ledger, deposit, loan, or other systems;
operational issues stemming from, and/or capital spending necessitated by, the potential need to adapt to industry changes in information technology systems, on which we are highly dependent;
the ability to keep pace with, and implement on a timely basis, technological changes;
changes in legislation, regulation, policies, or administrative practices, whether by judicial, governmental, or legislative action, and other changes pertaining to banking, securities, taxation, rent regulation and housing (the New York Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019), financial accounting and reporting, environmental protection, insurance, and the ability to comply with such changes in a timely manner;
changes in the monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System;
changes in accounting principles, policies, practices, and guidelines;
changes in regulatory expectations relating to predictive models we use in connection with stress testing and other forecasting or in the assumptions on which such modeling and forecasting are predicated;
changes to federal, state, and local income tax laws;
changes in our credit ratings or in our ability to access the capital markets;
increases in our FDIC insurance premium;
legislative and regulatory initiatives related to climate change;
the potential impact to the Company from climate change, including higher regulatory compliance, increased expenses, operational changes, and reputational risks;
unforeseen or catastrophic events including natural disasters, war, terrorist activities, and the emergence of a pandemic;
the impacts related to or resulting from Russia'sRussia’s military action in Ukraine and conflicts in the Middle East, including the broader impacts to financial markets and the global macroeconomic and geopolitical environment;
the effects of COVID-19, which includes, but are not limited to, the length of time that the pandemic continues, the effectiveness and acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccination program, the potential imposition of further restrictions on business operations and/or travel or movement in the future, the remedial actions and stimulus measures adopted by federal, state, and local governments, the health of our employees and the inability of employees to work due to illness, quarantine, or government mandates, the business continuity plans of our customers and our vendors, the increased likelihood of cybersecurity risk, data breaches, or fraud due to employees working from home, the ability of our borrowers to continue to repay their loan obligations, the lack of property transactions and asset sales, potential impact on collateral values, and the effect of the pandemic on the general economy and businesses of our borrowers; and

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other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, technological, and geopolitical factors affecting our operations, pricing, and services.

In addition, the timing and occurrence or non-occurrence of events may be subject to circumstances beyond our control.

Furthermore, on an ongoing basis, we evaluate opportunities to expand through mergers and acquisitions and opportunities for strategic combinations with other banking organizations. Our evaluation of such opportunities involves discussions with other parties, due diligence, and negotiations. As a result, we may decide to enter into definitive arrangements regarding such opportunities at any time.

In addition to the risks and challenges described above, these types of transactions involve a number of other risks and challenges, including:

the ability to successfully integrate branches and operations and to implement appropriate internal controls and regulatory functions relating to such activities;
the ability to limit the outflow of deposits, and to successfully retain and manage any loans;
the ability to attract new deposits, and to generate new interest-earning assets, in geographic areas that have not been previously served;
theour ability to effectively manage liquidity, including our success in deploying any liquidity arising from a transaction into assets bearing sufficiently high yields without incurring unacceptable credit or interest rate risk;
the ability to obtain cost savings and control incremental non-interest expense;
the ability to retain and attract appropriate personnel;
the ability to generate acceptable levels of net interest income and non-interest income, including fee income, from acquired operations;
the diversion of management’s attention from existing operations;
the ability to address an increase in working capital requirements; and
limitations on the ability to successfully reposition our post-merger balance sheet when deemed appropriate.
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See Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20212022, our Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended June 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023, and this Form 10-Q, for a further discussion of important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements.

Readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect our expectations only as of the date of this report. We do not assume any obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements except as may be required by law.

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RECONCILIATIONS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY, COMMON STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY,

AND TANGIBLE COMMON STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY;

TOTAL ASSETS AND TANGIBLE ASSETS; AND THE RELATED MEASURES

(unaudited)

While stockholders’ equity, common stockholders’ equity, total assets, and book value per common share are financial measures that are recorded in accordance with GAAP, tangible common stockholders’ equity, tangible assets, and tangible book value per common share are not. It is management’s belief that these non-GAAP measures should be disclosed in this report and others we issue for the following reasons:

1.
Tangible common stockholders’ equity is an important indication of the Company’s ability to grow organically and through business combinations, as well as its ability to pay dividends and to engage in various capital management strategies.
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2.

Tangible book value per common share and the ratio of tangible common stockholders’ equity to tangible assets are among the capital measures considered by current and prospective investors, both independent of, and in comparison with, the Company’s peers.

Tangible common stockholders’ equity, tangible assets, and the related non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for stockholders’ equity, common stockholders’ equity, total assets, or any other measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Moreover, the manner in which we calculate these non-GAAP measures may differ from that of other companies reporting non-GAAP measures with similar names.

Reconciliations of our stockholders’ equity, common stockholders’ equity, and tangible common stockholders’ equity; our total assets and tangible assets; and the related financial measures for the respective periods follow:

 

At or for the

 

 

At or for the

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

(dollars in millions)

2022

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

$

6,746

 

 

$

6,824

 

 

$

6,967

 

 

$

6,746

 

 

$

6,967

 

Less: Goodwill

 

(2,426

)

 

 

(2,426

)

 

 

(2,426

)

 

 

(2,426

)

 

 

(2,426

)

    Preferred stock

 

(503

)

 

 

(503

)

 

 

(503

)

 

 

(503

)

 

 

(503

)

Tangible common stockholders’ equity

$

3,817

 

 

$

3,895

 

 

$

4,038

 

 

$

3,817

 

 

$

4,038

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

$

62,956

 

 

$

63,093

 

 

$

57,890

 

 

$

62,956

 

 

$

57,890

 

Less: Goodwill

 

(2,426

)

 

 

(2,426

)

 

 

(2,426

)

 

 

(2,426

)

 

 

(2,426

)

Tangible Assets

$

60,530

 

 

$

60,667

 

 

$

55,464

 

 

$

60,530

 

 

$

55,464

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average common stockholders’ equity

$

6,389

 

 

$

6,398

 

 

$

6,474

 

 

$

6,443

 

 

$

6,404

 

Less: Average goodwill

 

(2,426

)

 

 

(2,426

)

 

 

(2,426

)

 

 

(2,426

)

 

 

(2,426

)

Average tangible common stockholders’ equity

$

3,963

 

 

$

3,972

 

 

$

4,048

 

 

$

4,017

 

 

$

3,978

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Assets

$

63,269

 

 

$

61,988

 

 

$

57,307

 

 

$

61,729

 

 

$

57,246

 

Less: Average goodwill

 

(2,426

)

 

 

(2,426

)

 

 

(2,426

)

 

 

(2,426

)

 

 

(2,426

)

Average tangible assets

$

60,843

 

 

$

59,562

 

 

$

54,881

 

 

$

59,303

 

 

$

54,820

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP MEASURES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return on average assets (1)

 

0.96

%

 

 

1.10

%

 

 

1.04

%

 

 

1.03

%

 

 

1.04

%

Return on average common stockholders' equity (2)

 

9.01

 

 

 

10.18

 

 

 

8.69

 

 

 

9.39

 

 

 

8.77

 

Book value per common share

$

13.39

 

 

$

13.56

 

 

$

13.90

 

 

$

13.39

 

 

$

13.90

 

Common stockholders’ equity to total assets

 

9.92

 

 

 

10.02

 

 

 

11.17

 

 

 

9.92

 

 

 

11.17

 

NON-GAAP MEASURES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return on average tangible assets (1)

 

1.02

%

 

 

1.17

%

 

 

1.08

%

 

 

1.10

%

 

 

1.08

%

Return on average tangible common stockholders’ equity (2)

 

14.81

 

 

 

16.73

 

 

 

13.89

 

 

 

15.43

 

 

 

14.12

 

Tangible book value per common share

$

8.19

 

 

$

8.35

 

 

$

8.68

 

 

$

8.19

 

 

$

8.68

 

Tangible common stockholders’ equity to tangible assets

 

6.31

 

 

 

6.42

 

 

 

7.28

 

 

 

6.31

 

 

 

7.28

 

(1)
To calculate return on average assets for a period, we divide net income generated during that period by average assets recorded during that period. To calculate return on average tangible assets for a period, we divide net income by average tangible assets recorded during that period.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(2)
To calculate return on average common stockholders’ equity for a period, we divide net income available to common shareholders generated during that period by average common stockholders’ equity recorded during that period. To calculate return on average tangible common stockholders’ equity for a period, we divide net income available to common shareholders generated during that period by average tangible common stockholders’ equity recorded during that period.
ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Executive Summary

New York Community Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for New York Community Bank, a New York State-chartered savings bank, headquartered in Hicksville, New York. The Bank is subject to regulation by the NYSDFS, the FDIC, and the CFPB. In addition, the holding company is subject to regulation by the FRB, the SEC, and to the requirements of the NYSE, where shares of our common stock trade under the symbol “NYCB” and shares of our preferred stock trade under the symbol “NYCB PA”.

Reflecting our growth through a series of acquisitions, the Company currently operates 237 branch locations through eight local divisions, each with a history of service and strength. In New York, we operate as Queens County Savings Bank, Roslyn Savings Bank, Richmond County Savings Bank, Roosevelt Savings Bank, and Atlantic Bank; in New Jersey as Garden State Community Bank; in Ohio as the Ohio Savings Bank; and as AmTrust Bank in Arizona and Florida.

Third Quarter 2022 Overview

At September 30, 2022,2023, total assets were $63.0$111.2 billion, up $3.4 billion or 8% annualized compared to December 31, 2021. The year-to-date increase was due primarily to growth in our loan portfolio, and to a lesser extent, growth in the securities portfolio, offset slightly by a decline in the level of cash and cash equivalents.

Total loans held for investment increased $3.2 billion or 9% annualized, ending the quarter at $49.0$21.1 billion compared to December 31, 2021. Our loan growth continues2022. Total deposits were $82.7 billion at September 30, 2023, up $24.0 billion from December 31, 2022. These year-to-date increases were primarily due to be driven by growth in two categories: multi-family loansour March 20, 2023, assumption of a substantial amount of the deposits and specialty finance loans.

Duringcertain identified liabilities and the current third quarter,acquisition of certain assets and lines of business of Signature Bridge Bank, from the Company reinvested a portion of its cash balances in short-term treasury securities. Accordingly, total available-for-sale securities increased by $1.0 billion to $6.7 billion, up 18% (not annualized) comparedFDIC as receiver for Signature Bridge Bank (the “Signature Transaction”). See Note 3 “Business Combinations” to the second quarter ofConsolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding the year. At the same time, the level of cash balances declined $1.6 billion to $1.7 billion.Signature Transaction


On the liability front, total deposits increased $6.6 billion or 25% annualized to $41.7 billion. Once again, the deposit growth was driven by growth in our BaaS business and loan-related deposits.

Given the strong year-to-date deposit growth, wholesale borrowings declined $2.8 billion or 23% annualized to $13.1 billion compared to December 31, 2021.

For the three months ended September 30, 2022, the Company reported2023, net income of $152was $207 million up 2%as compared to the $149$413 million that the Company reported for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021.2023. Net income available to common stockholders for the three months ended September 30, 2022 totaled $1442023 was $199 million, up 3% compared to the $140$405 million that the Company reported for the three months Septemberended June 30, 2021.2023. Diluted EPS were $0.30totaled $0.27 for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to $0.55 for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

Third quarter 2023 and second quarter 2023 net income and diluted EPS were impacted by merger related expenses of $91 million and $109 million, respectively, related to both the Signature Transaction and the Flagstar acquisition.

Loan Portfolio

At September 30, 2023, total C&I loans were $24.4 billion compared to $12.3 billion at December 31, 2022. The majority of the increase is attributable to the $10.0 billion of C&I loans acquired in the Signature Transaction along with growth in specialty finance and MSR lending, partially offset by seasonally lower mortgage warehouse balances.

The multi-family loan portfolio was $37.7 billion at September 30, 2023, down slightly compared to $38.1 billion at December 31, 2022. At September 30, 2023, multi-family loans represented 45 percent of total loans, compared to 55 percent at December 31, 2022, unchangedfurther demonstrating the reduction of our concentration in this asset class.

Commercial loans (commercial real estate and acquisition, development and construction loans) increased $2.9 billion at September 30, 2023 to $13.4 billion compared to $10.5 billion at December 31, 2022 largely attributable to the Signature Transaction and growth in our home builder finance portfolio.

One-to-four family residential loans totaled $5.9 billion at September 30, 2023, representing seven percent of total loans compared to $5.8 billion or eight percent of total loans at December 31, 2022. Other loans totaled $2.6 billion at September 30, 2023 compared to $2.3 billion at December 31, 2022. The other loan portfolio consists mostly of HELOC and other consumer loans.

Loans held-for-sale at September 30, 2023 totaled $1.9 billion, up from $1.1 billion at December 31, 2022, which reflects seasonally lower balances and the continued impact of higher mortgage rates.

Deposit Base

Deposits at September 30, 2023 totaled $82.7 billion up $24.0 billion compared to $58.7 billion at December 31, 2022 primarily driven by the Signature Transaction.

Our deposit base includes $31.3 billion of uninsured deposits at September 30, 2023 a net increase of $14.8 billion as compared to December 31, 2022 due to the Signature Transaction. This represents 37.8 percent of our total deposits. These amounts were determined based on the same methodologies and assumptions used for regulatory reporting purposes and exclude internal accounts. We also have $31.2 billion of total ready liquidity (cash and cash equivalents, unpledged securities, and FHLB borrowing capacity). Our total ready liquidity approximately matches the balance of our uninsured deposits.

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Net Interest Income

For the three months ended September 30, 2023, net interest income totaled $882 million, down $18 million or 2 percent compared to the three months ended September 31, 2021.June 30, 2023. The decrease was driven by lower average earning assets, partially offset by a six basis point increase in net interest margin and lower average interest-bearing liabilities.

Included in

For the three months ended September 30, 2022 results are $42023, net interest margin was 3.27 percent up six basis points compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023. We continued to benefit from the higher interest rate environment and recently acquired loans, which positively impacted the yields on our assets.

Asset Quality

At September 30, 2023, NPA to total assets equaled 0.40 percent compared to 0.21 percent at June 30, 2023 while NPL to total loans equaled 0.52 percent compared to 0.28 percent at June 30, 2023. The increase in NPLs were primarily related to two commercial real estate loans in the office sector that added $139 million in merger-related expensesthe third quarter of 2023 and multi-family increased $91 million of which the largest individual loan was $42 million. Repossessed assets of $12 million were slightly lower compared to $6$13 million in the prior quarter.

Recent Events

Declaration of Dividend on Common Shares

On October 24, 2023, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on November 16, 2023 to common stockholders of record as of November 6, 2023.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Interest Income

Net interest income is our primary source of income. Its level is a function of the average balance of our interest-earning assets, the average balance of our interest-bearing liabilities, and the spread between the yield on such assets and the cost of such liabilities. These factors are influenced by both the pricing and mix of our interest-earning assets and our interest-bearing liabilities which, in turn, are impacted by various external factors, including the local economy, competition for loans and deposits, the monetary policy of the FOMC, and market interest rates.

The cost of our deposits and borrowed funds is largely based on short-term rates of interest, the level of which is partially impacted by the actions of the FOMC.

While the target federal funds rate generally impacts the cost of our short-term borrowings and deposits, the yields on our held-for-investment loans and other interest-earning assets are not as sensitive to intermediate-term market interest rates.

Another factor that impacts the yields on our interest-earning assets—and our net interest income—is the income generated by our multi-family and CRE loans and securities when they prepay. Since prepayment income is recorded as interest income, an increase or decrease in its level will also be reflected in the average yields (as applicable) on our loans, securities, and interest-earning assets, and therefore in our net interest income, our net interest rate spread, and our net interest margin.

It should be noted that the level of prepayment income on loans recorded in any given period depends on the volume of loans that refinance or prepay during that time. Such activity is largely dependent on such external factors as current market conditions, including real estate values, and the perceived or actual direction of market interest rates. This impact is most prevalent in our multi-family and CRE portfolios, and to a lesser extent in our C&I and ADC portfolios.. In addition, while a decline in market interest rates may trigger an increase in refinancing and, therefore, prepayment income, so too may an increase in market interest rates. It is not unusual for borrowers to lock in lower interest rates when they expect, or see, that market interest rates are rising rather than risk refinancing later at a still higher interest rate. The impact of prepayments on the current quarter and year was minimal.

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Comparison to Prior Quarter

Net interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was $882 million, down $18 million or 2.0 percent compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023 primarily due to the following:

Interest income on cash and cash equivalents decreased $84 million driven by a decrease in the average balance of $7.5 billion due to a decrease in custodial deposits associated with the Signature Transaction partially offset by a 28 basis point increase in the average yield to 5.3 percent.

Interest expense on average interest-bearing deposits increased $50 million to $491 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023, driven by a 35 basis point increase in the average cost of interest-bearing deposits due to rising interest rates and competition for deposits.

Interest income on loans and leases increased $90 million primarily from rising commercial loan rates and increased income from acquired loans.

Interest expense on borrowed funds decreased $18 million or 11.5 percent to $139 million primarily driven by a $2.6 billion or 14.3 percent decrease in the average balances partially offset by a 6 basis point increase in rates.

Comparison to Prior Year to Date

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net interest income totaled $2.3 billion, up $1.3 billion or 130 percent compared to $1.0 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.The year-over-year increase was primarily the result of the Flagstar acquisition, which closed late last year, and the Signature Transaction, which closed in late March of this year and were not part of the Company in the first three quarters of 2022.

Interest income on mortgages and other loans was driven by a $33.4 billion or 70.8 percent increase in average loan balances to $80.6 billion. This is primarily driven by the December 2022 acquisition of Flagstar and the March 2023 Signature Transaction. Additionally, we had a 187 basis point increase in the average loan yield to 5.4 percent in the current year quarter due primarily to the rising interest rate environment.

Interest income on securities was positively impacted by a 168 basis point increase in the average yield to 4.11 percent from 2.4 percent along with a 3.5 billion or 50.3 percent increase in the average securities balance to $10.3 billion primarily driven by the nine month contribution from the Flagstar acquisition.

Interest-earning cash and cash equivalents reflected a 399 basis point increase in the average yield to 5.1 percent driven by higher short-term market rates and an increase in the average balance of $8.8 billion driven by the Signature Transaction.

Interest expense on average interest-bearing deposits increased $1.0 billion to $1.2 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, driven by a 223 basis point increase in the average cost of interest-bearing deposits due to rising interest rates. Average interest earning deposits grew $20.9 billion, or 60.8 percent, to $55.3 billion. The balance growth primarily reflects the December acquisition of Flagstar and the March Signature Transaction.

Interest expense on borrowed funds increased $281 million or 133.18 percent to $492 million driven by a 168 basis point increase in rates in addition to a $3.3 billion or 21.8 percent increase in the average balance to $18.7 billion primarily driven by the December acquisition of Flagstar.

Net Interest Margin
The following table sets forth certain information regarding our average balance sheet for the periods indicated, including the average yields on our interest-earning assets and the average costs of our interest-bearing liabilities. Average yields are calculated by dividing the interest income produced by the average balance of interest-earning assets. Average costs are calculated by dividing the interest expense produced by the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities. The average balances
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for the periods are derived from average balances that are calculated daily. The average yields and costs include fees, as well as premiums and discounts (including mark-to-market adjustments from acquisitions), that are considered adjustments to such average yields and costs.

Three Months Ended,
September 30, 2023June 30, 2023
(dollars in millions)Average BalanceInterestAverage Yield/CostAverage BalanceInterestAverage Yield/Cost
ASSETS:
Interest-earning assets:
Mortgage and other loans and leases , net (1)
$85,691 $1,251 5.82 %$83,810 $1,161 5.55 %
Securities (2) (3)
10,317 111 4.30 %9,781 102 4.18 %
Reverse repurchase agreements299 6.11 %429 5.85 %
Interest-earning cash and cash equivalents10,788 145 5.31 %18,279 229 5.03 %
Total interest-earning assets$107,095 $1,512 5.62 %$112,299 $1,498 5.34 %
Non-interest-earning assets7,179 8,974 
Total assets$114,274 $121,273 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Interest-bearing deposits:
Interest-bearing checking and money market accounts$31,321 $268 3.40 %$30,647 $232 3.05 %
Savings accounts9,628 43 1.76 %10,015 40 1.61 %
Certificates of deposit17,545 180 4.06 %18,587 169 3.61 %
Total interest-bearing deposits$58,494 $491 3.33 %$59,249 $441 2.98 %
Short term borrowed funds5,632 62 4.38 %6,807 75 4.46 %
Other borrowed funds9,964 77 3.04 %11,393 82 2.88 %
Total Borrowed funds$15,596 $139 3.53 %$18,200 $157 3.47 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities$74,090 $630 3.37 %$77,449 $598 3.10 %
Non-interest-bearing deposits25,703 24,613 
Other liabilities3,286 8,321 
Total liabilities$103,079 $110,383 
Stockholders’ equity11,195 10,890 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$114,274 $121,273 
Net interest income/interest rate spread$882 2.25 %$900 2.24 %
Net interest margin3.27 %3.21 %
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities1.45 x1.45 x
(1)Amounts are net of net deferred loan origination costs/(fees) and includes loans held for sale and non-performing loans.
(2)Amounts are at amortized cost.
(3)Includes FHLB stock and FRB stock.

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Nine Months Ended,
September 30, 2023September 30, 2022
(dollars in millions)Average BalanceInterestAverage Yield/CostAverage BalanceInterestAverage Yield/Cost
ASSETS:
Interest-earning assets:
Mortgage and other loans and leases , net (1)
$80,569 $3,279 5.43 %$47,158 $1,259 3.56 %
Securities (2) (3)
10,3143184.11 %6,864 125 2.43 %
Reverse repurchase agreements503215.74 %388 2.35 %
Interest-earning cash and cash equivalents11,1274265.11 %2,326 20 1.12 %
Total interest-earning assets$102,513 $4,044 5.27 %$56,736 $1,411 3.32 %
Non-interest-earning assets7,5824,993 
Total assets$110,095 $61,729 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Interest-bearing deposits:
Interest-bearing checking and money market accounts$28,385 $657 3.09 %$16,915 $104 0.82 %
Savings accounts10,2401221.60 %9,245 33 0.49 %
Certificates of deposit16,6274363.50 %8,197 46 0.75 %
Total interest-bearing deposits$55,252 $1,215 2.94 %$34,357 $183 0.71 %
Short term borrowed funds7,1462414.50 %1,925 17 1.16 %
Other borrowed funds11,5372512.91 %13,419 194 1.93 %
Total Borrowed funds$18,683 $492 3.52 %$15,344 $211 1.84 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities$73,935 $1,707 3.09 %$49,701 $394 1.06 %
Non-interest-bearing deposits21,2144,332 
Other liabilities4,518750 
Total liabilities$99,667 $54,783 
Stockholders’ equity10,4286,946 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$110,095 $61,729 
Net interest income/interest rate spread$2,337 2.18 %$1,017 2.26 %
Net interest margin3.05 %2.39 %
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities1.39 x1.14 x
(1)Amounts are net of net deferred loan origination costs/(fees) and includes loans held for sale and non-performing loans.
(2)Amounts are at amortized cost.
(3)Includes FHLB stock and FRB stock.
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The following table presents the extent to which changes in interest rates and changes in the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities affected our interest income and interest expense during the periods indicated. Information is provided in each category with respect to (i) the changes attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate); (ii) the changes attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume); and (iii) the net change. The changes attributable to the combined impact of volume and rate have been allocated proportionately to the changes due to volume and the changes due to rate.

Three Months Ended,Nine Months Ended,
September 30, 2023 compared to June 30, 2023
Increase/(Decrease) Due to:
September 30, 2023 compared to September 30, 2022
Increase/(Decrease) Due to:
(in millions)VolumeRateNetVolumeRateNet
INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS:
Mortgage and other loans and leases, net$27 $63 $90 $1,361 $659 $2,020 
Securities$$$$106 $87 $193 
Reverse repurchase agreements$(2)$$(1)$$$14 
Interest Earning Cash & Cash Equivalent$(99)$15 $(84)$337 $69 $406 
Total interest-earnings assets$(68)$82 $14 $1,809 $824 $2,633 
INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES:
Interest-bearing checking and money market accounts$$30 $36 $266 $287 $553 
Savings accounts$(2)$$$12 $77 $89 
Certificates of deposit$(11)$22 $11 $221 $169 $390 
Short Term Borrowed Funds$(10)$(3)$(13)$176 $48 $224 
Other Borrowed Funds$(16)$11 $(5)$(41)$98 $57 
Total interest-bearing liabilities$(33)$65 $32 $634 $679 $1,313 
Change in net interest income$(35)$17 $(18)$1,175 $145 $1,320 

Comparison to Prior Quarter

The Company's net interest margin for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was 3.27 percent, up six basis points compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was driven by both a higher level of average earnings assets due to the Signature Transaction, along with higher yields on those assets.

Average loan balances increased $1.9 billion, or 2%, to $85.7 billion compared to the previous quarter, while the loan yield increased 27 basis points on a quarter-over-quarter basis to 5.82%. Average cash balances decreased to $10.8 billion during the third quarter compared to $18.3 billion during the second quarter, while the average yield rose 28 basis points to 5.31% from 5.03%.

Average interest-bearing liabilities decreased $3.4 billion, or 4%, to $74.1 billion on a quarter-over-quarter basis with the average cost increasing 27 basis points to 3.37% compared to 3.10%. Average interest-bearing deposits decreased $755 million, or 1%, to $58.5 billion, while the average cost rose 35 basis points to 3.33%. Average borrowed funds declined $2.6 billion, or 14%, to $15.6 billion, while the average cost of borrowed funds increased six basis points to 3.53%. Average non-interest-bearing deposit balances rose $1.1 billion, or 4%, to $25.7 billion compared to the previous quarter.

Comparison to Prior Year to Date

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the net interest margin was 3 percent, up 66 basis points compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The year-over-year increase was primarily the result of a larger balance sheet driven by both the Flagstar acquisition and the Signature Transaction, and due to organic loan growth, along with the impact of higher interest rates. Average interest-earning assets increased $45.8 billion, or 81 percent, on a year-over-year basis to $102.5 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, while the average yield rose 195 basis points to 5.27 percent.

Average loan balances rose $33.4 billion, or 71 percent, to $80.6 billion while the average loan yield rose 187 basis points to 5.43 percent on a year-over-year basis. Average cash balances increased $8.8 billion to $11.1 billion, while the average yield rose to 5.11 percent from 1.12 percent. Average securities increased $3.5 billion, or 50 percent, to $10.3 billion, while the average yield improved to 4.11 percent from 2.43 percent.

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Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $24.2 billion, or 49 percent, to $73.9 billion while the average cost increased to 3.09 percent from 1.06 percent. Average interest-bearing deposits rose $20.9 billion, or 61 percent, while the average cost of deposits increased to 2.94 percent compared to 0.71 percent. Average borrowed funds increased $3.3 billion to $18.7 billion while the average cost rose to 3.52 percent from 1.84 percent. Average non-interest-bearing deposits rose $16.9 billion to $21.2 billion.


Provision for Credit Losses

Comparison to Prior Quarter

The three months ended September 30, 2023 the provision for credit losses totaled $62 million compared to a $49 million provision for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

During the third quarter 2023, we incorporated the commercial loans and unfunded commitments acquired in the Signature Transaction in the Company's allowance for credit loss models which resulted in a net provision benefit of $13 million.The $75 million provision on the remainder of the portfolio was driven by increases to our estimated loan loss and unfunded commitment reserves as a result of changes in the macroeconomic environment, specifically the inflationary pressures leading to sharp increases in interest rates and a slow-down of prepayment activity leading to longer weighted average lives on the balance sheet. In addition, the increase reflects unfavorable market conditions in the CRE portfolio (primarily office). During the quarter we had net charge-offs totaling $24 million.

The second quarter 2023 provision of $49 million included increases of $13 million related to specific reserves for new non-accrual loans and the remainder was driven by changes in the macroeconomic forecast.

Comparison to Prior Year to Date

The nine months ended September 30, 2023 provision for credit losses was $281 million compared to $9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The 2023 provision includes a $132 million initial provision for credit losses related to the initial ACL measurement of non-PCD acquired loans from the Signature Transaction and a $20 million provision for credit losses on legacy Signature Bank debt securities held by the Company prior to the transaction. The remaining $129 million was driven by increases to our estimated loan loss and unfunded commitment reserves as a result of changes in the macroeconomic environment discussed above. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we had net charge-offs totaling $23 million.

For additional information about our methodologies for recording recoveries of, and provisions for, credit losses, please refer to Critical Accounting Policies in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, which is available on our website, under the Investor Relations section, or on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission, at sec.gov.

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Non-Interest Income

We generate non-interest income through a variety of sources, including—among others—fee income (in the form of retail deposit fees and charges on loans); net return on our MSR asset; net gain on loan sales and securitizations, net loan administration income (including loan subservicing income); income from our investment in BOLI; and “other” sources, including the revenues produced through the sale of third-party investment products.

The following table summarizes our non-interest income for the respective periods:

Three Months Ended,Nine Months Ended,
(in millions)September 30, 2023June 30, 2023September 30, 2023September 30, 2022
Bargain purchase gain$— $141 $2,142 $— 
Fee income584813317
Net return on mortgage servicing rights232570
Net gain on loan sales and securitizations282573
Other21144610
Bank-owned life insurance11113224
Net loan administration income193965
Net (loss) gain on securities$(1)(1)(2)
Total non-interest income$160 $302 $2,560 $49 

Comparison to Prior Quarter

For the three months ended September 30, 2023, non-interest income totaled $160 million as compared to $302 million in the second quarter, primarily due by the following:

There was no income impact related to the bargain gain as compared to $141 million in recorded in the second quarter related to the Signature Transaction.

Net loan administration income totaled $19 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021.2023 compared to $39 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 driven by a reduction in subservicing income related to a decrease in loans being serviced for the FDIC related to the Signature Transaction.


The net return on mortgage servicing rights was $23 million or 8.0 percent for the third quarter compared to $25 million or 9.7 percent for the second quarter.

Third quarter 2023 non-interest income includes a gain on loan sales of $28 million compared to $25 million during the second quarter, with a gain on sale margin of 59 basis points compared to 51 basis points last quarter.

Comparison to Prior Year to Date

Non-interest income increased $2.5 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2022 primarily due to the bargain purchase gain of $2.1 billion related to the Signature Transaction. Increases in non-interest income were also driven by the inclusion of the Flagstar acquisition and Signature Transaction including $116 million increase in fee income, net return on mortgage servicing rights of $70 million, gain on loan sales of $73 million and loan administration income of $65 million.

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Non-Interest Expense

Comparison to Prior Quarter

For the three months ended September 30, 2023, non-interest expenses totaled $712 million, up $51 million, or 8 percent compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023.

Total operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2023 were $585 million, up $70 million compared to $515 million for the second quarter 2023. The increase was primarily driven by higher compensation and benefits due to the impact of recently added private banking teams and revenue-driven performance.

Comparison to Prior Year to Date

Non-interest expense increased $1.4 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Total operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were up $1.1 billion compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Both increases were primarily due the inclusion of Flagstar and Signature activity.

Income Tax Expense

Comparison to Prior Quarter

For the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company reported a provision for income taxes of $61 million compared to $79 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Income tax expense for both the current quarter and for the second quarter 2023 was impacted by the Signature Transaction and Flagstar acquisition. The effective tax rate was 22.7 percent for the third quarter 2023.

Comparison to Prior Year to Date

For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, net2023, the Company reported a provision for income totaled $478taxes of $141 million, up 7% compared to $446$164 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Net income available to common stockholders2022. Income tax expense for the nine months endedcurrent year was impacted by the Signature Transaction and Flagstar acquisition.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Balance Sheet Summary

Total assets increased $21.1 billion to $111.2 billion as of September 30, 2022 totaled $453 million, up 8%2023, compared to $421 million for$90.1 billion at December 31, 2022 due to the three months ended September 30, 2021.Signature Transaction, which closed on March 20, 2023, and organic loan growth.

Diluted EPS for

The Company acquired approximately $12 billion of loans, net of purchase accounting adjustments ("PAA"), $34 billion of deposits, net of PAA, and $2 billion of other liabilities related to the nine months ended September 30, 2022 were $0.96, up 7% compared to $0.90 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.Signature Transaction.

Included in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 were merger-related expenses of $15 million, down modestly compared to $16 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

The key trends in the third quarter of 2022 were:

Continued Portfolio Loan Growth

At September 30, 2022, total

Total loans and leases held for investment were $49.0 billion compared to $45.7 billion, up 9% on an annualized basis. The loan portfolio has now grown over the past four consecutive quarters and continues to be driven by growth in both our multi-family and specialty finance businesses. The multi-family portfolio totaled $37.2$84.0 billion at September 30, 2022, up $2.6 billion or 10% annualized2023 compared to $69.0 billion at December 31, 2021 and $407 million or 4% annualized compared to June 30, 2022. The specialty

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finance portfolio also continued to increase, growing $755 million or 29% annualized to $4.3 billion compared to December 31, 2021 and $117 million or 11% annualized compared to June 30, 2022.

The growth in the multi-family portfolio was driven by ongoing market share gains in our non-luxury. rent regulated niche within the New York City multi-family market. Growth in the specialty finance portfolio was primarily driven by draw downs on existing commitments.

Another Strong Quarter of Deposit Growth

Total deposits at September 30, 2022 were $41.7 billion, up $6.6 billion or 25% annualized compared to December 31, 2021 and up $461 million or 4% annualized compared to June 30, 2022. The increase was driven by growth in the Company's BaaS businessaforementioned loans acquired from the Signature Transaction and in loan-related deposits from our borrowers.organic loan growth.


BaaS deposits

The securities portfolio totaled $8.7 billion at September 30, 2022 totaled $7.9 billion, up $5.8 billion on a year-to-date basis. Loan-related deposits totaled $4.8 billion, up $793 million or 26% annualized2023, compared to $9.1 billion at December 31, 2021.

Stable Non-Interest Expenses

For the three months ended2022. As of September 30, 2022, non-interest expenses totaled $136 million, up 1%2023, the Company has no held-to-maturity securities portfolio and all of the Company’s securities were designated as “Available-for-Sale”, unchanged from December 31, 2022.


Total deposits grew $24.0 billion, or 41 percent to $82.7 billion at September 30, 2023 compared to $58.7 billion at December 31, 2022 primarily driven by the $135 million we reported fordeposits assumed in the three months ended September 30, 2021, but down 1% compared to the $138 million we reported during the three months ended June 30, 2022.Signature Transaction. Included in the current third quarter amountSeptember 30, 2023 balance are $4 million$2.0 billion in merger-related expenses, unchangednon-interest-bearing custodial deposits related to the Signature Transaction.

Wholesale borrowings at September 30, 2023 were $13.6 billion compared to the second-quarter 2022 amount and down $2 million compared to the $6 million in merger-related expenses we reported during third-quarter 2021.

Recent Events

Declaration of Dividend on Common Shares

On October 25, 2022, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock of $0.17 per share. The dividend is payable on November 17, 2022 to common shareholders of record as of November 7, 2022.

Receipt of OCC Approval for Bank Merger and Merger Extension

On October 28, 2022, the Company and Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. ("Flagstar") jointly announced the receipt of approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Company (the "OCC") to convert Flagstar Bank, FSB to a national bank to be known as Flagstar Bank, N.A., and to merge New York Community Bank into Flagstar Bank, N.A. with Flagstar Bank being the surviving entity.

The acquisition of Flagstar by the Company is still subject to the approval of the FRB, as well as the satisfaction of certain other customary closing conditions under the merger agreement, as amended, between the two companies (the "Merger Agreement"). The OCC approval is subject to a statutory 15-day waiting period that provides that the bank merger cannot be consummated until 15 days after OCC approval has been received, which in this case is November 11, 2022. There is no associated waiting period with the FRB approval. NYCB and Flagstar intend to consummate the holding company and bank merger promptly after FRB approval is received and the OCC waiting period ends.

In addition, NYCB and Flagstar announced that they have mutually agreed to extend the Merger Agreement to$20.3 billion at December 31, 2022, from October 31, 2022 to provide additional time to obtain regulatory approvalreflecting the use of some of the cash acquired from the FRB. Signature Transaction to reduce the level of FHLB-NY borrowings.


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Loans held-for-investment

The extension was approved byfollowing table summarizes the Boards of Directors of both companies. Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Flagstar shareholders will receive 4.0151 shares of Company common stock for each Flagstar share they own.

Critical Accounting Policies

We consider certain accounting policies to be critically important to the portrayalcomposition of our financial condition and results of operations, since they require management to make complex or subjective judgments, some of which may relate to matters that are inherently uncertain. loan portfolio:


September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
(dollars in millions)AmountPercent of Loans Held for InvestmentAmountPercent of Loans Held for Investment
Mortgage Loans:
Multi-family$37,698 44.9 %$38,130 55.3 %
Commercial real estate10,48612.5 %8,52612.4 %
One-to-four family first mortgage5,8827.0 %5,8218.4 %
Acquisition, development, and construction2,9103.5 %1,9962.9 %
Total mortgage loans$56,976 67.8 %$54,473 78.9 %
Other Loans:
Commercial and industrial$24,423 29.1 %$12,276 17.8 %
Other loans2,5963.1 %2,2523.3 %
Total other loans held for investment$27,019 32.2 %$14,528 21.1 %
Total loans and leases held for investment$83,995 100.0 %$69,001 100.0 %
Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases(619)(393)
Total loans and leases held for investment, net$83,376 $68,608 
Loans held for sale1,9261,115
Total loans and leases, net$85,302 $69,723 

The inherent sensitivity offollowing table summarizes our consolidated financial statements to these critical accounting policies, and the judgments, estimates, and assumptions used therein, could have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

We have identified the following to be critical accounting policies: the determination of the allowance for credit losses on loans and leases.

The judgments used by management in applying these critical accounting policies may be influenced by adverse changes in the economic environment, which may result in changes to future financial results.

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Allowance for Credit Losses

The Company’s January 1, 2020, adoption of ASU No. 2016-13, “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments,” resulted in a significant change to our methodology for estimating the allowance since December 31, 2019. ASU No. 2016-13 replaced the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the CECL methodology. The measurement of expected credit losses under CECL is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loan receivables. It also applies to off-balance sheet exposures not accounted for as insurance and net investments in leases accounted for under ASC Topic 842.

The allowance for credit losses on loans and leases is deducted from the amortized cost basis of a financial asset or a group of financial assets so that the balance sheet reflects the net amount the Company expects to collect. Amortized cost is the unpaid loan balance, net of deferred fees and expenses, and includes negative escrow. Subsequent changes (favorable and unfavorable) in expected credit losses are recognized immediately in net income as a credit loss expense or a reversal of credit loss expense. Management estimates the allowance by projecting and multiplying together the probability-of-default, loss-given-default and exposure-at-default depending on economic parameters for each month of the remaining contractual term. Economic parameters are developed using available information relating to past events, current conditions, and economic forecasts. The Company’s economic forecast period is 24 months, and afterwards reverts to a historical average loss rate on a straight-line basis over a 12-month period. Historical credit experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses, with qualitative adjustments made for differences in current loan-specific risk characteristics such as differences in underwriting standards, portfolio mix, delinquency levels and terms, as well as for changes in environmental conditions, such as changes in legislation, regulation, policies, administrative practices or other relevant factors. Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term of the loans, adjusted for forecasted prepayments when appropriate. The contractual term excludes potential extensions or renewals. The methodology used in the estimation of the allowance for loan and lease losses, which is performed at least quarterly, is designed to be dynamic and responsive to changes in portfolio credit quality and forecasted economic conditions. Each quarter the Company reassesses the appropriateness of the economic forecasting period, the reversion period and historical mean at the portfolio segment level, considering any required adjustments for differences in underwriting standards, portfolio mix, and other relevant data shifts over time.

The allowance for credit losses on loans and leases is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist. The portfolio segment represents the level at which a systematic methodology is applied to estimate credit losses. Management believes the products within each of the entity’s portfolio segments exhibit similar risk characteristics. Smaller pools of homogenous financing receivables with homogeneous risk characteristics were modeled using the methodology selected for the portfolio segment. The macroeconomic data used in the quantitative models are based on a reasonable and supportable forecast period of 24 months. The Company leverages economic projections including property market and prepayment forecasts from established independent third parties to inform its loss drivers in the forecast. Beyond this forecast period, the Company reverts to a historical average loss rate. This reversion to the historical average loss rate is performed on a straight-line basis over 12 months.

Loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. These include loans that are in nonaccrual status with balances above management determined materiality thresholds depending on loan class and also loans that are designated as TDR or “reasonably expected TDR” (criticized, classified, or maturing loans that will have a modification processed within the next three months). In addition, all taxi medallion loans are individually evaluated. If a loan is determined to be collateral dependent, or meets the criteria to apply the collateral dependent practical expedient, expected credit losses are determined based on the fair value of the collateral at the reporting date, less costs to sell as appropriate.

The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures. At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet exposures was $7 million and $12 million, respectively. The Company estimates expected credit losses over the contractual period in which the Company is exposed to credit risk via a contractual obligation to extend credit, unless that obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the Company. The allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures is adjusted as a provision for credit losses expense. The estimate includes consideration of the likelihood that funding will occur and an estimate of expected credit losses on commitments expected to be funded over their estimated life. The Company examined historical credit conversion factor (“CCF”) trends to estimate utilization rates, and chose an appropriate mean CCF based on both management judgment and quantitative analysis. Quantitative analysis involved examination of CCFs over a range of fund-up windows (between 12 and 36 months) and comparison of the mean CCF for each fund-up window with management judgment determining whether the highest mean CCF across fund-up windows made business sense. The Company applies the same standards and estimated loss rates to the credit exposures as to the related class of loans.

When applying this critical accounting policy, we incorporate several inputs and judgments that may be influenced by changes period to period. These include, but are not limited to changes in the economic environment and forecasts, changes in the credit profile and characteristics of the loan portfolio, and changes in prepayment assumptions which will result in provisions to or recoveries from the balance of the allowance for credit losses.

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While changes to the economic environment forecasts, and portfolio characteristics will change from period to period, portfolio prepayments are an integral assumption in estimating the allowance for credit losses on our mortgage loan portfolio, are subject to estimation uncertainty and changes in this assumption could have a material impact to our estimation process. Prepayment assumptions are sensitive to interest rates and existing loan terms and determine the weighted average life of the mortgage loan portfolio. Excluding other factors, as the weighted average life of the portfolio increases or decreases, so will the required amount of the allowance for credit losses on mortgage loans.

Balance Sheet Summary

At September 30, 2022, total assets were $63.0 billion, relatively unchanged compared to the previous quarter and up $3.4 billion or 8% annualized compared to December 31, 2021. The year-to-date increase was driven primarily by loan growth and to a lesser extent, growth in the securities portfolio. The linked-quarter change was driven by loan growth offset largely by a decline in cash balances.

Total loans held for investment increased $3.2 billion or 9% annualized to $49.0 billion compared to December 31, 2021 and up $447 million or 4% annualized compared to June 30, 2022. Loan growth continues to be driven by growth in both the multi-family and specialty finance portfolios.

On the liability side, total deposits increased $6.6 billion or 25% annualized to $41.7 billion compared to December 31, 2021 and rose $461 million or 4% annualized compared to June 30, 2022. At the same time, borrowed funds declined $2.8 billion or 22% annualized to $13.8 billion compared to December 31, 2021 and $509 million or 14% annualized compared to June 30, 2022.

Loans and Leases

Loans and Leases Originated for Investment

The majority of the loans we originate are loans and leases held for investment and most of the held-for-investment loans we produce are multi-family loans. Our production of multi-family loans began over five decades ago in the five boroughs of New York City, where the majority of the rental units currently consist of non-luxury, rent-regulated apartments featuring below-market rents. In addition to multi-family loans, our portfolio of loans held for investment contains a number of CRE loans, most of which are secured by income-producing properties located in New York City and Long Island.investment:


Three Months Ended,Nine Months Ended,
September 30, 2023June 30, 2023September 30, 2023September 30, 2022
(dollars in millions)AmountAmountAmountAmount
Mortgage Loan Originated for Investment:
   Multi-family$204 $217 $761 $7,065 
Commercial real estate280278867737
One-to-four family first mortgage11598487157
Acquisition, development, and construction4955931,27383
Total mortgage loans originated for investment$1,094 $1,186 $3,388 $8,042 
Other Loans Originated for Investment:
Specialty finance$2,228 $1,905 $5,468 $4,075 
Commercial and industrial1,1921,5813,270433
Other4063121,0565
Total other loans originated for investment$3,826 $3,797 $9,793 $4,513 
Total loans originated for investment$4,920 $4,983 $13,181 $12,555 

In addition to multi-family and CRE loans, our specialty finance loans and leases have become an increasingly larger portion of our overall loan portfolio. The remainder of our portfolio includes smaller balances of C&I loans, one-to-four family loans, ADC loans, and other loans held for investment. The majority of C&I loans consist of loans to small- and mid-size businesses.

Loan originations for the three months ended September 30, 2022 totaled $3.8 billion, up 27% compared to the three months ended September 30, 2021, but down 29% compared to the record amount of loans the Company originated during the three months ended June 30, 2022. Third quarter 2022 originations exceeded the prior quarter's pipeline of $2.5 billion by $1.2 billion or 147%.

During the current third quarter, multi-family originations totaled $1.7 billion, down slightly compared to the year-ago third quarter and down $1.2 billion compared to the record second-quarter origination volumes. Specialty finance originations totaled $1.6 billion during the current third quarter, up nearly double compared to the third quarter of 2021 and down $317 million compared to second quarter 2022.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, total loan originations were $12.6 billion, up $4 billion or 47% compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021. On a year-over-year basis, multi-family originations increased 32% to $7.1 billion, while specialty finance originations more than doubled to $4.1 billion.

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The following table presents information about the loans held for investment we originated for the respective periods:

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Nine Months Ended

(dollars in millions)

 

September 30, 2022

June 30,
2022

September 30, 2021

 

September 30, 2022

September 30, 2021

Mortgage Loan Originated for Investment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-family

 

$1,716

$2,939

$1,796

 

$7,065

$5,341

Commercial real estate

 

  243

  213

  143

 

  737

  655

One-to-four family residential

 

  13

  82

  70

 

  157

  138

Acquisition, development, and construction

 

  11

  32

  18

 

  83

  94

Total mortgage loans originated for investment

 

  1,983

  3,266

  2,027

 

  8,042

  6,228

Other Loans Originated for Investment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specialty finance

 

  1,560

  1,877

  796

 

  4,075

  1,943

Other commercial and industrial

 

  215

  116

  127

 

  433

  383

Other

 

  2

  1

  2

 

  5

  5

Total other loans originated for investment

 

  1,777

  1,994

  925

 

  4,513

  2,331

Total loans originated for investment

 

$3,760

$5,260

$2,952

 

$12,555

$8,559

Loans and Leases Held for Investment

The individual held-for-investment loan portfolios are discussed in detail below.

Multi-Family Loans

Multi-family loans are our principal asset.

The multi-family loans we produce are primarily secured by non-luxury residential apartment buildings in New York City that arefeature rent-regulated units and feature below-market rents—a market we refer to as our “Primary Lending Niche.” The majority of our multi-family loans are made to long-term owners of buildings with apartments that are subject to rent regulation and feature below-market rents.

At

The multi-family loan portfolio was $37.7 billion at September 30, 2023, down slightly compared to $38.1 billion at December 31, 2022 total multi-family loans represented $37.2 billion or 76%due to a combination of total loanshigher interest rates and leases held for investment.our loan diversification strategy.

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At September 30, 2022, 71%

The majority of our multi-family loans were secured by rental apartment buildings in the New York City metro area and 3% were secured by buildings elsewhere in New York State. The remaining multi-family loans were secured by buildings outside these markets, including in the four other states in which we operate.buildings.

In addition, 60%At September 30, 2023, $21.5 billion or $22.4 billion57 percent of the Company's overallCompany’s total multi-family loan portfolio is secured by properties in New York State, many of which $19.5 billion are, subject to rent regulation laws. The weighted average LTV of the rent-regulated segmentNew York State rent regulated multi-family portfolio was 59 percent as of September 30, 2023 as compared to 61 percent atDecember 31, 2022.

In addition to underwriting multi-family loans on the basis of the multi-family portfolio was 57.05%, asbuildings’ income and condition, we consider the borrowers’ credit history, profitability, and building management expertise. Borrowers are required to present evidence of September 30, 2022, 358 bps belowtheir ability to repay the overall multi-family weighted average LTVloan from the buildings’ current rent rolls, their financial statements, and related documents.

While a percentage of 60.63%.

Our emphasis onour multi-family loans are ten-year fixed rate credits, the vast majority of our multi-family loans feature a term of ten or twelve years, with a fixed rate of interest for the first five or seven years of the loan, and an alternative rate of interest in years six through ten or eight through twelve. The rate charged in the first five or seven years is driven by several factors, including their structure, which reducesgenerally based on intermediate-term interest rates plus a spread.


During the remaining years, the loan resets to an annually adjustable rate that is indexed to CME Term SOFR or Prime, plus a spread. Alternately, the borrower may opt for a fixed rate that is tied to the five-year fixed advance rate of the FHLB-NY, plus a spread. The fixed-rate option also requires the payment of one percentage point of the then-outstanding loan balance. In either case, the minimum rate at repricing is equivalent to the rate in the initial five-or seven-year term. As the rent roll increases, the typical property owner seeks to refinance the mortgage, and generally does so before the loan reprices in year six or eight.

Multi-family loans that refinance within the first five or seven years are typically subject to an established prepayment penalty schedule. Depending on the remaining term of the loan at the time of prepayment, the penalties normally range from five percentage points to one percentage point of the then-current loan balance. If a loan extends past the fifth or seventh year and the borrower selects the fixed-rate option, the prepayment penalties typically reset to a range of five points to one point over years six through ten or eight through twelve. For example, a ten-year multi-family loan that prepays in year three would generally be expected to pay a prepayment penalty equal to three percentage points of the remaining principal balance. A twelve-year multi-family loan that prepays in year one or two would generally be expected to pay a penalty equal to five percentage points.

Because prepayment penalties assessed to the borrower are recorded as interest income, they are reflected in the average yields on our exposure toloans and interest-earning assets, our net interest rate volatilityspread and net interest margin, and the level of net interest income we record. No assumptions are involved in the recognition of prepayment income, as such income is recorded when the cash is received.
Our success as a multi-family lender partly reflects the solid relationships we have developed with the market’s leading mortgage brokers and generational direct relationships, who are familiar with our lending practices, our underwriting standards, and our long-standing practice of basing our loans on the cash flows produced by the properties. The process of producing such loans is generally four to some degree. Another factor drivingsix weeks in duration.

We believe our focus onunderwriting quality of multi-family lending has been the comparative quality of the loans we produce. Reflectingis distinctive. This reflects the nature of the buildings securing our loans, our underwriting process and standards, and the generally conservative LTV ratios our multi-family loans feature at origination,origination. Historically, a relatively small percentage of the multi-family loans that have transitioned to non-performing status have actually resulted in actual losses, even when the credit cycle has taken a downward turn.

We primarily underwrite our multi-family loans based on the current cash flows produced by the collateral property, with a reliance on the “income” approach to appraising the properties, rather than the “sales” approach. The sales approach is subject to fluctuations in the real estate market, as well as general economic conditions, and is therefore likely to be more risky in the event of a downward credit cycle turn. We also consider a variety of other factors, including the physical condition of the underlying property; the net operating income of the mortgaged premises prior to debt service; the DSCR, which is the ratio of the property’s net operating income to its debt service; and the ratio of the loan amount to the appraised value (i.e., the LTV) of the property.

In addition to requiring a minimum DSCR of 125%120 percent on multi-family buildings, we obtain a security interest in the personal property located on the premises, and an assignment of rents and leases. Our multi-family loans generally represent no more than 75%75 percent of the lower of the appraised value or the sales price of the underlying property, and typically feature an amortization period of 30 years. In addition, some of our multi-family loans may contain an initial interest-only period which typically does not exceed two years; however, these loans are underwritten on a fully amortizing basis. Exceptions to these levels are
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made to borrowers on a case by case basis and approved by the joint authority of credit and lending officers and when necessary, the Board Credit Committee of the Board.

We continue to monitor our loans held for investment portfolio and the related allowance for credit losses, particularly given the economic pressures facing the commercial real estate and multi-family markets. While our multi-family lending niche has not been immune to downturns in the credit cycle, the limited number of losses we have recorded, even in adverse credit cycles, suggests that the multi-family loans we produce involve less credit risk than certain other types of loans. In general, buildings that are subject to rent regulation have historically tended to be stable, with occupancy levels remaining more or less constant over time. Because the rents are typically below market and the buildings securing our loans are generally maintained in good condition, they have been more likely to retain their tenants in adverse economic times. In addition, we generally exclude any short-term property tax exemptions and abatement benefits the property owners receive when we underwrite our multi-family loans.
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The following table presents a geographical analysis of the multi-family loans in our held-for-investment loan portfolio:

At September 30, 2023
Multi-Family Loans
(dollars in millions)AmountPercent of Total
New York City:
Manhattan$6,960 19 %
Brooklyn6,199 16 %
Bronx3,645 10 %
Queens2,834 %
Staten Island134 — %
Total New York City$19,772 53 %
New Jersey5,092 14 %
Long Island511 %
Total Metro New York$25,375 68 %
Other New York State1,242 %
Pennsylvania3,729 10 %
Florida1,690 %
Ohio1,015 %
Arizona435 %
All other states4,212 11 %
Total$37,698 100 %

Commercial Real Estate Loans

At September 30, 2022,2023, CRE loans represented $6.6$10.5 billion, or 13%12.5 percent, of total loans and leases held for investment, unchangedreflecting a $2.0 billion increase when compared to $8.5 billion at December 31, 2022. Approximately $1.9 billion of CRE loans were acquired in the previous quarter.Signature Transaction.

CRE loans represented $280 million, or 5.7 percent, of the loans we originated in the third quarter 2023 as compared to $278 million, or 5.6 percent in the second quarter 2023.

The CRE loans originated by the Companywe produce are also secured by income-producing properties such as office buildings, retail centers, mixed-use buildings, (retail storefront on the ground floor and apartment units above the ground floor), retail centers, and multi-tenanted light industrial properties. At September 30, 2022, 83%2023, the largest concentration of our CRE loans were secured by properties in the metro New York City metro area, whilearea. Refer to the Geographical Analysis table included below for additional details.

Approximately $3.4 billion of the CRE portfolio are office properties with an average balance of approximately $10 million and located primarily in other parts ofthe New York State accounted for 2%metro area.
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The terms of the properties securingmore than half of our CRE loans are similar to the terms of our multi-family credits which primarily feature a fixed rate of interest for the first five years of the loan that is generally based on intermediate-term interest rates plus a spread. In addition to customary fixed rate terms, we now also offer floating rates advances indexed to CME Term SOFR. These products are generally offered in combination with interest rate cap or swaps that provide borrowers with additional optionality to manage their interest rate risk. Following the initial fixed rate period, the loan resets to an adjustable interest rate that is indexed to CME Term SOFR or Prime, plus a spread. Alternately, the borrower may opt for a fixed rate that is tied to the five-year fixed advance rate of the FHLB-NY plus a spread. The fixed-rate option also requires the payment of an amount equal to one percentage point of the then-outstanding loan balance. In either case, the minimum rate at repricing is equivalent to the rate in the initial five- or seven-year term.

Prepayment penalties apply to certain of our CRE loans, as they do our multi-family credits. Depending on the remaining term of the loan at the time of prepayment, the penalties normally range from five percentage points to one percentage point of the then-current loan balance. If a loan extends past the fifth or seventh year and the borrower selects the fixed rate option, the prepayment penalties typically reset to a range of five points to one point over years six through ten or eight through twelve.

The repayment of loans secured by commercial real estate is often dependent on the successful operation and management of the underlying properties. To minimize our credit risk, we originate CRE loans in adherence with conservative underwriting standards, and require that such loans qualify on the basis of the property’s current income stream and DSCR. The approval of a loan also depends on the borrower’s credit history, profitability, and expertise in property management, and generally requires a minimum DSCR of 130 percent and a maximum LTV of 65 percent. In addition, the origination of CRE loans typically requires a security interest in the fixtures, equipment, and other personal property of the borrower and/or an assignment of the rents and/or leases. In addition, our CRE loans may contain an interest-only period which typically does not exceed three years; however, these loans are underwritten on a fully amortizing basis.

The following table presents a geographical analysis of the CRE loans in our held-for-investment loan portfolio:

At September 30, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Loans
(dollars in millions)AmountPercent of Total
New York$5,413 52 %
Michigan990 %
New Jersey589 %
Florida415 %
Texas103 %
Pennsylvania376 %
Ohio119 %
All other states2,481 24 %
Total$10,486 100 %

Acquisition, Development, and Construction Loans

At September 30, 2023, our ADC loans represented $2.9 billion, or 3.5 percent, of total loans held for investment, reflecting an increase of $914 million compared to December 31, 2022.

Because ADC loans are generally considered to have a higher degree of credit risk, especially during a downturn in the credit cycle, borrowers are required to provide a guarantee of repayment and completion. The risk of loss on an ADC loan is largely dependent upon the accuracy of the initial appraisal of the property’s value upon completion of construction; the developer’s experience; the estimated cost of construction, including interest; and the estimated time to complete and/or sell or lease such property.

When applicable, as a condition to closing an ADC loan, it is our practice to require that properties meet pre-sale or pre-lease requirements prior to funding.

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C&I Loans

At September 30, 2023 C&I loans totaled $24.4 billion or 29.1 percent of total loans held-for-investment. Included in allthis portfolio is $5.6 billion in warehouse loans that allow mortgage lenders to fund the closing of residential mortgage loans.

The non-warehouse C&I loans we produce are primarily made to small and mid-size businesses and finance companies. Such loans are tailored to meet the specific needs of our borrowers, and include term loans, demand loans, revolving lines of credit, and, to a much lesser extent, loans that are partly guaranteed by the Small Business Administration.

A broad range of C&I loans, both collateralized and unsecured, are made available to businesses for working capital (including inventory and accounts receivable), business expansion, the purchase of machinery and equipment, and other states accountedgeneral corporate needs. In determining the term and structure of C&I loans, several factors are considered, including the purpose, the collateral, and the anticipated sources of repayment. C&I loans are typically secured by business assets and personal guarantees of the borrower, and include financial covenants to monitor the borrower’s financial stability.

Also included in our C&I portfolio is our national warehouse lending platform with relationship managers across the country. We offer warehouse lines of credit to other mortgage lenders which allow the lender to fund the closing of residential mortgage loans. Each extension, advance, or draw-down on the line is fully collateralized by residential mortgage loans and is paid off when the lender sells the loan to an outside investor or, in some instances, to the Bank.

Underlying mortgage loans are predominantly originated using the agencies' underwriting standards. The guideline for 15% combined.debt to tangible net worth is 15 to 1. At September 30, 2023, we had $5.6 billion outstanding warehouse loans to other mortgage lenders and have relationships in place to lend up

to $11.6 billion at our discretion.


The interest rates on our C&I loans can be fixed or floating, with floating-rate loans being tied to SOFR, prime or some other market index, plus an applicable spread. Our floating-rate loans may or may not feature a floor rate of interest. The decision to require a floor on C&I loans depends on the level of competition we face for such loans from other institutions, the direction of market interest rates, and the profitability of our relationship with the borrower.

Specialty Finance Loans and Leases

At September 30, 2022,2023, specialty finance loans and leases totaled $4.3$5.2 billion or 9%6 percent of total loans and leases held for investment.investment, up $753 million or 17 percent compared to December 31, 2022.


We produce our specialty finance loans and leases through a subsidiary that is staffed by a group of industry veterans with expertise in originating and underwriting senior securitized debt and equipment loans and leases. The subsidiary participates in syndicated loans that are brought to them, and equipment loans and leases that are assigned to them, by a select group of nationally recognized sources, and are generally made to large corporate obligors, many of which are publicly traded, carry investment grade or near-investment grade ratings, and participate in stable industries nationwide.

The specialty finance loans and leases we fund fall into three categories: asset-based lending, dealer floor-plan lending, and equipment loan and leaselease financing. Each of these credits is secured with a perfected first security interest in, or outright ownership of, the underlying collateral, and structured as senior debt or as a non-cancelable lease. Asset-basedAs of September 30, 2023, 82 percent of specialty finance loan commitments are structured as floating rate obligations which will benefit in a rising rate environment.

In the third quarter of 2023, the Company originated $2.2 billion of specialty finance loans and dealer floor-plan loans are priced at floating rates predominately tiedleases, representing 45 percent of total originations compared to SOFR or LIBOR-replacement rates, while our equipment financing credits are priced at fixed rates at a spread over Treasuries.$1.6 billion for the same period in 2022, representing 41 percent of total originations.

Since launching our specialty finance business in the third quarter of 2013, no losses have been recorded on any of the loans or leases in this portfolio.

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One-to-Four Family Loans

C&I Loans

At September 30, 2022, C&I2023, one-to-four family loans totaled $578represented $5.9 billion, including $925 million of LGG, or 1%7 percent, of total loans and leases held for investment.

The C&I loans we produce are primarily made to small and mid-size businesses in the five boroughs of New York City and on Long Island. Such loans are tailored to meet the specific needs of our borrowers, and include term loans, demand loans, revolving lines of credit, and, to a much lesser extent, loans that are partly guaranteed by the Small Business Administration.

A broad range of C&I loans, both collateralized and unsecured, are made available to businesses for working capital (including inventory and accounts receivable), business expansion, the purchase of machinery and equipment, and other general corporate needs. In determining the term and structure of C&I loans, several factors are considered, including the purpose, the collateral, and the anticipated sources of repayment. C&I loans are typically secured by business assets and personal guarantees of the borrower, and include financial covenants to monitor the borrower’s financial stability.

The interest rates on our other C&I loans can be fixed or floating, with floating-rate loans being tied to prime or some other market index, plus an applicable spread. Our floating-rate loans may or may not feature a floor rate of interest. The decision to require a floor on other C&I loans depends on the level of competition we face for such loans from other institutions, the direction of market interest rates, and the profitability of our relationship with the borrower.

Acquisition, Development, and Construction Loans

ADC loans at September 30, 2022 totaled $203 million and represented 0.41% of total loans and leases held for investment. Because ADCAs of September 30, 2023, the repurchase liability on LGG loans are generally considered to have a higher degreewas $362 million. As of credit risk, especially during a downturn in the business cycle, borrowers are required to provide a guarantee of repayment and completion.

One-to-Four Family Loans

At September 30,December 31, 2022 one-to-four family loans totaled $123 million$5.8 billion. These loans include various types of conforming and non-conforming fixed and adjustable rate loans underwritten using Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines for the purpose of purchasing or 0.25%refinancing owner occupied and second home properties. We typically hold certain mortgage loans in LHFI that do not qualify for sale to the Agencies and that have an acceptable yield and risk profile. The LTV requirements on our residential first mortgage loans vary depending on occupancy, property type, loan amount, and FICO scores. Loans with LTVs exceeding 80 percent are required to obtain mortgage insurance. As of totalSeptember 30, 2023, non-government guaranteed loans in this portfolio had an average current FICO score of 741 and leasesan average LTV of 53.


Substantially all LGG are insured or guaranteed by the FHA or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Nonperforming repurchased loans in this portfolio earn interest at a rate based upon the 10-year U.S. Treasury note rate from the time the underlying loan becomes 60 days delinquent until the loan is conveyed to HUD (if foreclosure timelines are met), which is not paid by the FHA until claimed. The Bank has a unilateral option to repurchase loans sold to GNMA if the loan is due, but unpaid, for three consecutive months (typically referred to as 90 days past due) and can recover losses through a claims process from the guarantor. These loans are recorded in loans held for investment. These loan balances include certain mixed-use CRE with less than fiveinvestment and the liability to repurchase the loans is recorded in other liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Condition. Certain loans within our portfolio may be subject to indemnifications and insurance limits which expose us to limited credit risk. We have reserved for these risks within other assets and as a component of our ACL on residential units classified as one-to-four family loans.first mortgages.

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Other Loans

Other

At September 30, 2023, other loans totaled $6 million at September 30, 2022$2.6 billion and consisted mainlyprimarily of overdraft loans and loans to non-profit organizations. We currently do not offer home equity loans or home equity lines of credit.credit, boat and recreational vehicle indirect lending, point of sale consumer loans and other consumer loans, including overdraft loans.

Lending AuthorityOur home equity portfolio includes HELOANs, second mortgage loans, and HELOCs. These loans are underwritten and priced in an effort to ensure credit quality and loan profitability. Our debt-to-income ratio on HELOANs and HELOCs is capped at 43 percent and 45 percent, respectively. We currently limit the maximum CLTV to 89.99 percent and FICO scores to a minimum of 700. Second mortgage loans and HELOANs are fixed rate loans and are available with terms up to 20 years. HELOC loans are primarily variable-rate loans that contain a 10-year interest only draw period followed by a 20-year amortizing period. As of September 30, 2023, loans in this portfolio had an average current FICO score of 750.


As of September 30, 2023, loans in our indirect portfolio had an average current FICO score of 745. Point of sale loans consist of unsecured consumer installment loans originated primarily for home improvement purposes through a third-party financial technology company who also provides us a level of credit loss protection.
Loans Held for Sale

Loans held-for-sale at September 30, 2023 totaled $1.9 billion, up from $1.1 billion at December 31, 2022.The Signature Transaction contributed $360 million of Small Business Administration ("SBA") loans to this increase. We classify loans as held for sale when we originate or purchase loans that we intend to sell. We have elected the fair value option for investment are subjectnearly all of this portfolio, except the SBA loans. We estimate the fair value of mortgage loans based on quoted market prices for securities backed by similar types of loans, where available, or by discounting estimated cash flows using observable inputs inclusive of interest rates, prepayment speeds and loss assumptions for similar collateral.

Lending Authority

We maintain credit limits in compliance with regulatory requirements. Under regulatory guidance, the Bank may not make a loan or extend credit to federala single or related group of borrowers in excess of 15 percent of Tier 1 plus Tier 2 capital and state lawsany portion of the ACL not included in Tier 2 capital. We have a tracking and regulations,reporting process to monitor lending concentration levels, and are underwritten in accordance with loan underwriting policiesall new commercial real estate credit exposures to relationships that exceed $200 million and all other commercial credit exposures to relationships that exceed $100 million must be approved by the Management Credit Committee, the Board Credit Committee andof the Board. Exceptions to these levels are made to borrowers on a case by case basis, with the approval of the Board of DirectorsCredit Committee of the Bank.

C&I loansBoard. Relationships less than or equal to $3 millionthe aforementioned limits including those discussed throughout the loans held for investment section of this document, are approved by the joint authority of credit officers and lending officers. C&I loans in excess of $3 million and all multi-family, CRE, ADC, and Specialty Finance loans regardless of amount are required to be presented to the Management Credit Committee for approval. Multi-family, CRE, and C&I loans in excess of $5 million and Specialty Finance in excess of $15 million are also required to be presented to the Commercial Credit Committee and the Mortgage and Real Estate Committee of the Board, as applicable so that the Committees can review the loan’s associated risks. The Commercial Credit and Mortgage and Real Estate Committees have authority to direct changes in lending practices as they deem necessary or appropriate in order to address individual or aggregate risks and credit exposures in accordance with the Bank’s strategic objectives and risk appetites.

The Board of Directors updated certain aspects of the Company's lending authority as detailed below. These changes were effective as of July 21, 2021.

Multi-family, CRE, ADC, and specialty finance loans less than or equal to $10 million and C&I loans less than or equal to $5 million are approved by the joint authority of lending officers. C&I loans in excess of $5 million and all multi-family, CRE, ADC, and specialty finance loans in excess of $10 million are required to be presented to the Management Credit Committee for approval. Multi-family, CRE, ADC, and specialty finance loans in excess of $50 million and C&I loans in excess of $10 million are also required to be presented to the Board Credit Committee of the Board, so that the Committee can review the loan’s associated risks and approve the credit. The Board Credit Committee has authority to direct changes in lending practices as they deem necessary or appropriate in order to address

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individual or aggregate risks, including regulatory considerations, and credit exposures in accordance with the Bank’s strategic objectives and risk appetites.

In addition, all loans of $50 million or more originated by the Bank continue to be reported to the Board of Directors.

At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the largest mortgage loan in our portfolio was a $329 million multi-family loan, which is collateralized by six properties located in Brooklyn, New York. As of the date of this report, the loan has been current since origination.

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Geographical Analysis of the Portfolio of Loans Held for Investment
Asset Quality

All asset quality information excludes LGG that are insured by U.S government agencies.

The following table presents a geographical analysis of the multi-familyCompany's asset quality measures at the respective dates:

September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Non-performing loans to total loans held for investment0.52 %0.20 %
Non-performing assets to total assets0.40 0.17 
Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases to non-performing loans142.79 278.87 
Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases to total loans held for investment0.74 0.57 

Delinquent and CRE loans in our held-for-investment loan portfolio at September 30, 2022:

 

At September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

Multi-Family Loans

 

 

 

Commercial Real Estate Loans

 

 

(dollars in millions)

 

Amount

 

Percent
of Total

 

 

 

Amount

 

Percent
of Total

 

 

New York City:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manhattan

$

 

7,410

 

 

19.93

 

%

 

$

 

2,760

 

 

41.80

 

%

Brooklyn

 

 

6,448

 

 

17.34

 

 

 

 

 

340

 

 

5.14

 

 

Bronx

 

 

3,731

 

 

10.04

 

 

 

 

 

147

 

 

2.22

 

 

Queens

 

 

2,941

 

 

7.91

 

 

 

 

 

564

 

 

8.54

 

 

Staten Island

 

 

127

 

 

0.34

 

 

 

 

 

51

 

 

0.78

 

 

Total New York City

$

 

20,657

 

 

55.56

 

%

 

$

 

3,862

 

 

58.48

 

%

New Jersey

 

 

5,012

 

 

13.48

 

 

 

 

 

562

 

 

8.51

 

 

Long Island

 

 

540

 

 

1.45

 

 

 

 

 

1,030

 

 

15.60

 

 

Total Metro New York

$

 

26,209

 

 

70.49

 

%

 

$

 

5,454

 

 

82.59

 

%

Other New York State

 

 

1,163

 

 

3.13

 

 

 

 

 

141

 

 

2.14

 

 

Pennsylvania

 

 

3,740

 

 

10.06

 

 

 

 

 

318

 

 

4.82

 

 

Florida

 

 

1,730

 

 

4.65

 

 

 

 

 

208

 

 

3.15

 

 

Ohio

 

 

780

 

 

2.10

 

 

 

 

 

40

 

 

0.61

 

 

Arizona

 

 

412

 

 

1.11

 

 

 

 

 

33

 

 

0.50

 

 

All other states

 

 

3,145

 

 

8.46

 

 

 

 

 

409

 

 

6.19

 

 

Total

$

 

37,179

 

 

100.00

 

%

 

$

 

6,603

 

 

100.00

 

%

At September 30, 2022, the largest concentration of ADCnon-performing loans held for investment was located in Metro New York, with a total of $174 million at that date. The majority of our other loans held for investment were secured by properties and/or businesses located in Metro New York.

Asset Quality

Non-Performing Loans and Repossessed Assets


Non-performing assets at September 30, 2022 declined $6 million or 11% to $50 million compared to June 30, 2022. This represents 0.08% of total assets compared to 0.09% at June 30, 2022. Total non-performing loans declined $5 million or 10% to $45 million compared to $50 million at June 30, 2022 and represent 0.09% of total loans at September 30, 2022 compared to 0.10% of total loans at June 30, 2022. Repossessed assets, consisting primarily of repossessed taxi medallion loans totaled $5 million at September 30, 2022, down $1 million or 17% compared to June 30, 2022. Total

The following table presents our loans, 30 to 89 days past due increased $9 million or 30% to $39 million at September 30, 2022 compared to June 30, 2022.

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The following table presents our non-performing loans by loan type and the changes in the respective balances from December 31, 2021 to September 30, 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change from
December 31, 2021
to
September 30, 2022

 

 

(dollars in millions)

 

September 30,
2022

 

 

December 31,
2021

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

 

Non-Performing Loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-accrual mortgage loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-family

$

 

13

 

$

 

10

 

 

$

 

3

 

 

 

30

 

%

Commercial real estate

 

 

28

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

75

 

 

One-to-four family

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition, development, and construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total non-accrual mortgage loans

 

 

42

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

56

 

 

Non-accrual other loans (1)

 

 

3

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

(3

)

 

 

(50

)

 

Total non-performing loans

$

 

45

 

$

 

33

 

 

$

 

12

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

balances:
(1)
Includes $3 million and $6 million of non-accrual taxi medallion-related loans at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
September 30, 2023
compared to
December 31, 2022
(dollars in millions)September 30, 2023December 31, 2022AmountPercent
Loans 30 to 89 Days Past Due:
Multi-family$60 $34 $26 76 %
Commercial real estate26 24 1200 %
One-to-four family first mortgage19 21 (2)(10)%
Acquisition, development, and construction— NM
Commercial and industrial43 41 2050 %
Other loans20 11 82 %
Total loans 30-89 days past due$169 $70 99 141 %

The following table sets forth the changes in non-performing loans over the nine months ended September 30, 2022:

(dollars in millions)

Balance at December 31, 2021

$

33

New non-accrual

38

Charge-offs

(1

)

Transferred to repossessed assets

Loan payoffs, including dispositions and principal
   pay-downs

(24

)

Restored to performing status

(1

)

Balance at September 30, 2022

$

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A loan generally is classified as a non-accrual“non-accrual” loan when it is 90 days or more past due or when it is deemed to be impaired because the Companywe no longer expectsexpect to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, management ceaseswe cease the accrual of interest owed, and previously accrued interest is reversed and charged against interest income. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, all of our non-performing loans were non-accrual loans. A loan is generally returned to accrual status when the loan is current and management haswe have reasonable assurance that the loan will be fully collectible. Interest income on non-accrual loans is recorded when received in cash. At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, all of our non-performing loans were non-accrual loans.

We monitor non-accrual loans both within and beyond our primary lending area which is defined as including: (a) the counties that comprise our CRA Assessment area, and (b) the entirety of the following states: Arizona; Florida; New York; New Jersey; Ohio; and Pennsylvania, in the same manner. Monitoring loans generally involves inspecting and re-appraising the collateral properties; holding discussions with the principals and managing agents of the borrowing entities and/or retainedand retain legal counsel, as applicable; requesting financial, operating, and rent roll information; confirming that hazard insurance is in place or force-placing such insurance; monitoring tax payment status andstatus. advancing funds as needed; and appointingseeking approval from the courts to appoint a receiver, whenever possible,when necessary to protect the Bank’s interests, including to collect rents, manage theproperty operations, provide information, and maintainensure maintenance of the collateral properties.

It is our policy to order updated appraisals for all non-performing loans irrespective of loan type,90 days or more past due that are collateralized by multi-family buildings, CRE properties, or land, in the event that such a loan is 90 days or more past due, and if the most recent appraisal on file for the property is more than one year old. Appraisals are ordered annually until such time as the loan becomes performing and is returned to accrual status. It is generally not our policy to obtain updated appraisals for performing loans. However, appraisals may be ordered for performing loans when a borrower requests an increase in the loan amount, a modification in loan terms, or an extension of a maturing loan. We do not analyze LTVs on a portfolio-wide basis.
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The following table presents our non-performing loans held for investment by loan type and the changes in the respective balances:

Change from
December 31, 2022
to
September 30, 2023
(dollars in millions)September 30, 2023December 31, 2022AmountPercent
Non-Performing Loans(1):
Non-accrual mortgage loans:
Multi-family$102 $13 $89 685 %
Commercial real estate157 20 137 685 %
One-to-four family first mortgage90 92 (2)(2)%
Acquisition, development, and construction$$— NM
Total non-accrual mortgage loans$350 $125 225 180 %
Commercial and industrial65 62 2067 %
Other non-accrual loans(2)
19 13 46 %
Total non-performing loans$434 $141 293 208 %
Repossessed assets12 12 — — %
Total non-performing assets$446 $153 293 192 %
(1)Unpaid principal balance.

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Includes home equity, consumer and other loans.



The following table sets forth the changes in non-accrual loans over the nine months ended September 30, 2023:

(in millions)
Balance at December 31, 2022$141 
New non-accrual, including acquired from acquisition384 
Charge-offs(20)
Transferred to repossessed assets(3)
Loan payoffs, including dispositions and principal pay-downs(34)
Restored to performing status(34)
Balance at September 30, 2023$434 

At September 30, 2023 total non-accrual mortgage loans increased $225 million to $350 million, while commercial and industrial increased $62 million to $65 million and other non-accrual loans increased $6 million to $19 million compared December 31, 2022. The increase in NPLs were primarily related to two commercial real estate loans in the office sector that added $139 million in the third quarter of 2023 and multi-family increased $91 million of which the largest individual loan was $42 million.

At September 30, 2023, NPAs to total assets equaled 0.40 percent compared to 0.21 percent at June 30, 2023 while NPLs to total loans equaled 0.52 percent compared to 0.20 percent at December 31, 2022. Repossessed assets of $12 million were relatively unchanged compared to the $13 million recorded in the prior quarter.
Non-performing loans are reviewed regularly by management and discussed on a monthly basis with the Management Credit Committee, the Board Credit Committee, and the BoardsBoard of Directors of the Company and the Bank, as applicable. Collateral-dependentIn accordance with our charge-off policy, collateral-dependent non-performing loans are written down to their current appraised values, less certain transaction costs. Workout specialists from our Loan Workout Unit actively pursue borrowers who are delinquent in repaying their loans in an effort to collect payment. In addition, outside counsel with experience in foreclosure proceedings are retained to institute such action with regard to such borrowers.

Properties and other assets that are acquired through foreclosure are classified as either OREO or repossessed assets, and are recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition, less the estimated cost of selling the property/asset.property. Subsequent declines in the fair value of OREO or repossessedthe assets are charged to earnings and are included in non-interest expense. It is our policy to require an appraisal and an
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environmental assessment (in accordance with our Environmental Risk Policy) of properties classified as OREO before foreclosure, and to re-appraise the properties/assetsproperties on an as-needed basis, and not less than annually, until they are sold. We dispose of such properties/assetsproperties as quickly and prudently as possible, given current market conditions and the property’s or asset’s condition.

To mitigate the potential for credit losses, we underwrite our loans in accordance with credit standards that we consider to be prudent. In the case of multi-family and CRE loans, we look first at the consistency of the cash flows being generated by the property to determine its economic value using the “income approach,” and then at the market value of the property that collateralizes the loan. The amount of the loan is then based on the lower of the two values, with the economic value more typically used.

The condition of the collateral property is another critical factor. Multi-family buildings and CRE properties are inspected from rooftop to basement as a prerequisite to closing, with a member of the Board Credit Committee participating in inspections on multi-family, CRE, and ADC loans to be originated in excess of $50 million. We continue to conduct inspections as per the aforementioned policy, however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, currently full access to some properties and buildings may be limited.approval. Furthermore, independent appraisers, whose appraisals are carefully reviewed by our experienced in-house appraisal officers and staff, perform appraisals on collateral properties. In many cases, a second independent appraisal review is performed.

In addition to underwriting multi-family loans on the basis of the buildings’ income and condition, we consider the borrowers’ credit history, profitability, and building management expertise. Borrowers are required to present evidence of their ability to repay the loan from the buildings’ current rent rolls, their financial statements, and related documents.

In addition, we work with a select group of mortgage brokers who are familiar with our credit standards and whose track record with our lending officers is typically greater than ten years. Furthermore, in New York City, where the majority of the buildings securing our multi-family loans are located, the rents that tenants may be charged on certain apartments are typically restricted under certain new rent regulationrent-control or rent-stabilization laws. As a result, the rents that tenants pay for such apartments are generally lower than current market rents. Buildings with a preponderance of such rent-regulated apartments are less likely to experience vacancies in times of economic adversity.

Reflecting the strength of the underlying collateral for these loans and the collateral structure, a relatively small percentage of our non-performing multi-family loans have resulted in losses over time. While our multi-family lending niche has not been immune to downturns in the credit cycle, the limited number of losses we have recorded, even in adverse credit cycles, suggests that the multi-family loans we produce involve less credit risk than certain other types of loans. In general, buildings that are subject to rent regulation have tended to be stable, with occupancy levels remaining more or less constant over time. Because the rents are typically below market and the buildings securing our loans are generally maintained in good condition, they have been more likely to retain their tenants in adverse economic times. In addition, we exclude any short-term property tax exemptions and abatement benefits the property owners receive when we underwrite our multi-family loans.

To further manage our credit risk, our lending policies limit the amount of credit granted to any one borrower, and typically require minimum DSCRs of 125%120 percent for multi-family loans and 130%130 percent for CRE loans. AlthoughAt origination, we typically lend up to 75%75 percent of the appraised value on multi-family buildings and up to 65%65 percent on commercial properties, the average LTVs of such credits at origination were below those amounts at September 30, 2022. properties. Exceptions to these DSCR and LTV limitations are minimal and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.approved by the joint authority of credit and lending officers and when necessary, the Board Credit Committee of the Board.

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The repayment of loans secured by commercial real estate is often dependent on the successful operation and management of the underlying properties. To minimize our credit risk, we originate CRE loans in adherence with conservative underwriting standards, and require that such loans qualify on the basis of the property’s current income stream and DSCR. The approval of a CRE loan also depends on the borrower’s credit history, profitability, and expertise in property management, and generally requires a minimum DSCR of 130% and a maximum LTV of 65%. In addition, the origination of CRE loans typically requires a security interest in the fixtures, equipment, and other personal property of the borrower and/or an assignment of the rents and/or leases. In addition,management. Given that our CRE loans may contain an interest-only period which typically does not exceed three years; however, these loans are underwritten on a fully amortizing basis.

in accordance with underwriting standards that are similar to those applicable to our multi-family credits, the percentage of our non-performing CRE loans that have resulted in losses has been comparatively small over time.

Multi-family and CRE loans are generally originated at conservative LTVs and DSCRs, as previously stated. LowLower LTVs provide a greater likelihood of full recovery and reduce the possibility of incurring a severe loss on a credit; in many cases, they reduce the likelihood of the borrower “walking away” from the property. Although borrowers may default on loan payments, they have a greater incentive to protect their equity in the collateral property and to return their loans to performing status. Furthermore, in the case of multi-family loans, the cash flows generated by the properties are generally below-market and have significant value.

With regard to ADC loans, we typically lend up to 75%75 percent of the estimated as-completed market value of multi-family and residential tract projects; however, in the case of home construction loans to individuals, the limit is 80%.80 percent. With respect to commercial construction loans, we typically lend up to 65%65 percent of the estimated as-completed market value of the property. Credit risk is also managed through the loan disbursement process. Loan proceeds are disbursed periodically in increments as construction progresses, and as warranted by inspection reports provided to us by our own lending officers and/or consulting engineers.

To minimize the risk involved in specialty finance lending and leasing, each of our credits is secured with a perfected first security interest or outright ownership in the underlying collateral, and structured as senior debt or as a non-cancellable lease. To further minimize the risk involved in specialty finance lending and leasing, we re-underwrite each transaction. In addition, we retain outside counsel to conduct a further review of the underlying documentation.

Other C&I loans generally represent loans to commercial businesses which meet certain desired client characteristics and credit standards.The credit standards for commercial borrowers are typically underwrittenbased on the basisnumerous criteria, including historical and
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projected financial information, strength of the cash flows produced bymanagement, acceptable collateral, and market conditions and trends in the borrower’s business, andindustry.These loans are generally collateralized by various business assets, including, but not limited to, inventory, equipment, and accounts receivable. As a result, the capacity of the borrower to repay is substantially dependent on the degree tovariable rate loans in which the business is successful. Furthermore, the collateral underlying the loan may depreciate over time, may not be conducive to appraisal, and may fluctuate in value, based upon the operating results of the business. Accordingly, personal guarantees are alsointerest rate fluctuates with a normal requirement for other C&I loans.specified index rate.

The procedures we follow with respect to delinquent loans are generally consistent across all categories, with late charges assessed, and notices mailed to the borrower, at specified dates. We attempt to reach the borrower by telephone to ascertain the reasons for delinquency and the prospects for repayment. When contact is made with a borrower at any time prior to foreclosure or recovery against collateral property, we attempt to obtain full payment, and will consider a repayment schedule to avoid taking such action. Delinquencies are addressed by our Loan Workout Unit and every effort is made to collect rather than initiate foreclosure proceedings.

The following table presents our loans 30 to 89 days past due by loan type and the changes in the respective balances from December 31, 2021 to September 30, 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change from
December 31, 2021
to
September 30, 2022

 

(dollars in millions)

 

September 30,
2022

 

 

December 31,
2021

 

 

Amount

 

 

Percent

 

Loans 30-89 Days Past Due:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-family

 

$

31

 

 

$

57

 

 

$

(26

)

 

 

-46

%

Commercial real estate

 

 

1

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

-50

 

One-to-four family

 

 

7

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

-13

 

Acquisition, development, and construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NM

 

Other loans (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NM

 

Total loans 30-89 days past due

 

$

39

 

 

$

67

 

 

$

(28

)

 

 

-42

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)
Does not include any past due taxi medallion-related loans at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

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During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, total loans 30-89 days past due decreased to $39 million compared to $67 million at December 31, 2021, primarily due to two multi-family loans that became current during the nine months ending September 30, 2022.

Fair values for all multi-family buildings, CRE properties, and land are determined based on the appraised value. If an appraisal is more than one year old and the loan is classified as either non-performing or as an accruing TDR,TDM, then an updated appraisal is required to determine fair value. Estimated disposition costs are deducted from the fair value of the property to determine estimated net realizable value. In the instance of an outdated appraisal on an impaired loan, we adjust the original appraisal by using a third-party index value to determine the extent of impairment until an updated appraisal is received.


While we strive to originate loans that will perform fully, adverse economic and market conditions, among other factors, can adverselynegatively impact a borrower’s ability to repay. Historically, our level of net charge-offs in our multifamily and specialty finance portfolios have been relatively low in downward credit cycles.

For the three months ended September 30, 2023, our gross charge-offs were $26 million and net charge-offs were $24 million,

compared to gross charge-offs of $3 million and net recoveries of $1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, our gross charge-offs were $34 million and net charge-offs were $23 million, compared to gross charge-offs of $5 million and net recoveries of $5 million over the same period in 2022.


The allowance for credit losses on loans and leases increased $226 million from December 31, 2022 to September 30, 2023. The day 1 impact of the Signature Transaction that closed on March 20, 2023 added $138 million to the reserve. The remaining net increase of approximately $88 million consisted of a $111 million provision partially offset by net charge-offs of $23 million. The $111 million provision was driven by changes in the macroeconomic forecasts, specifically the inflationary pressures leading to sharp increases in interest rates and a slow-down of prepayment activity leading to longer weighted average lives on the balance sheet. In addition, the increase reflects unfavorable market conditions in the CRE portfolio (primarily office). The allowance for credit losses on loans and leases represented 143 percent of non-performing loans at September 30, 2023, as compared to 279 percent at the prior year-end.

The Bank is subject to extensive regulation, examination, and supervision by the OCC, as its primary federal regulator, and the FDIC, as the deposit insurer. The regulatory structure gives the regulatory authorities extensive discretion in connection with their supervisory and enforcement activities and examination policies, including policies and controls with respect to the classification of assets and the establishment of adequate allowance for credit losses for regulatory purposes.Any increase in the loan loss allowance or in loan charge-offs as required by such regulatory authorities could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations and, among other things, our ability to pay dividends.

Based upon all relevant and available information as of the end of the current second quarter,at September 30, 2023, management believes that the allowance for credit losses on loans was appropriate atand leases represents a reasonable estimate based upon our judgment as of that date.


At September 30, 2022, the Company's three largest NPLs were two CRE loans with balances of $19 million and $8 million and one multi-family loan of $7 million.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

In an effort to proactively manage delinquent loans, we have selectively extended to certain borrowers such concessions as rate reductions and extensions of maturity dates, as well as forbearance agreements, when such borrowers have exhibited financial difficulty. In accordance with GAAP, we are required to account for such loan modifications or restructurings as TDRs.

The eligibility of a borrower for work-out concessions of any nature depends upon the facts and circumstances of each transaction, which may change from period to period, and involve management’s judgment regarding the likelihood that the concession will result in the maximum recovery for the Company.

Loans modified as TDRs are placed on non-accrual status until we determine that future collection of principal and interest is reasonably assured. This generally requires that the borrower demonstrate performance according to the restructured terms for at least six consecutive months. At September 30, 2022, non-accrual TDRs included taxi medallion-related loans with a combined balance of $3 million.

At September 30, 2022, loans on which concessions were made with respect to rate reductions and/or extensions of maturity dates totaled $45 million.

Based on the number of loans performing in accordance with their revised terms, our success rates for restructured CRE and multi-family loans, was 100%. The success rates for restructured one-to-four family and other loans were 100% and 32%, respectively, at September 30, 2022.
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Analysis of Troubled Debt Restructurings

The following table sets forthpresents information on the changes in our TDRs over the nine months ended September 30, 2022:Company's net charge-offs:

For the Three Months EndedFor the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023June 30, 2023September 30, 2023September 30, 2022
(dollars in millions)
Charge-offs:
Multi-family$$— $$
Commercial real estate14 — 14 
One-to-four family residential— — 
Commercial and industrial— — 
Other— 
Total charge-offs$26 $$34 $
Recoveries:
Commercial real estate— — — (4)
Commercial and industrial(1)(3)(8)(6)
Other(1)(1)(3)— 
Total recoveries$(2)$(4)$(11)$(10)
Net charge-offs (recoveries)$24 $(1)$23 $(5)


(dollars in millions)

 

Accruing

 

 

 

Non-
Accrual

 

 

 

Total

 

Balance at December 31, 2021

$

 

16

 

 

$

 

13

 

 

$

 

29

 

New TDRs

 

 

 

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

 

19

 

Charge-offs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transferred from performing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loan payoffs, including dispositions and
   principal pay-downs

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3

)

 

 

 

(3

)

Balance at September 30, 2022

$

 

16

 

 

$

 

29

 

 

$

 

45

 


On a limited basis, we may provide additional credit to a borrower after a loan has been placed on non-accrual status or classified as a TDR if, in management’s judgment, the value of the property after the additional loan funding is greater than the initial value of the property plus the additional loan funding amount. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, no such additions

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were made. Furthermore, the terms of our restructured loans typically would not restrict us from cancelling outstanding commitments for other credit facilities to a borrower in the event of non-payment of a restructured loan.

Except for the non-accrual loans and TDRs disclosed in this filing, we did not have any potential problem loans at the end of the current quarter that would have caused management to have serious doubts as to the ability of a borrower to comply with present loan repayment terms and that would have resulted in such disclosure if that were the case.

The following table presents information on the Company's net charge-offs as compared to average loans outstanding for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021:outstanding:

Nine Months Ended,
(dollars in millions)September 30, 2023September 30, 2022
Multi-family
Net charge-offs (recoveries) during the period$$
Average amount outstanding$37,908 $35,825 
Net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans0.01 %— %
Commercial real estate
Net charge-offs (recoveries) during the period$14 $— 
Average amount outstanding$9,950 $6,673 
Net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans0.14 %— %
One-to-Four Family first mortgage
Net charge-offs (recoveries) during the period$$— 
Average amount outstanding$5,901 $139 
Net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans0.05 %— %
Acquisition, Development and Construction
Net charge-offs (recoveries) during the period$— $— 
Average amount outstanding$2,403 $217 
Net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans— %— %
Commercial and Industrial Loans
Net charge-offs (recoveries) during the period$(2)$(6)
Average amount outstanding$20,218 $4,298 
Net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans-0.01 %(0.14)%
Other Loans
Net charge-offs (recoveries) during the period$$— 
Average amount outstanding$4,189 $
Net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans0.14 %— %
Total loans
Net charge-offs (recoveries) during the period$23 $(5)
Average amount outstanding$80,569 $47,158 
Net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans0.03 %(0.01)%

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

(dollars in millions)

2022

 

2021

 

Multi-family

 

 

 

 

Net charge-offs (recoveries) during the period

$

1

 

$

1

 

Average amount outstanding

$

35,825

 

$

32,214

 

Net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial real estate

 

 

 

 

Net charge-offs (recoveries) during the period

$

-

 

$

(2

)

Average amount outstanding

$

6,673

 

$

6,782

 

Net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans

 

0.00

%

 

-0.03

%

 

 

 

 

 

One-to-Four Family

 

 

 

 

Net charge-offs (recoveries) during the period

$

-

 

$

1

 

Average amount outstanding

$

139

 

$

200

 

Net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans

 

0.00

%

 

0.50

%

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition, Development and Construction

 

 

 

 

Net charge-offs (recoveries) during the period

$

-

 

$

-

 

Average amount outstanding

$

217

 

$

137

 

Net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

Other Loans

 

 

 

 

Net charge-offs (recoveries) during the period

$

(6

)

$

(7

)

Average amount outstanding

$

4,304

 

$

3,572

 

Net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans

 

-0.14

%

 

-0.20

%

 

 

 

 

 

Total loans

 

 

 

 

Net charge-offs (recoveries) during the period

$

(5

)

$

(7

)

Average amount outstanding

$

47,158

 

$

42,905

 

Net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans

 

-0.01

%

 

-0.02

%

Securities
Geographical Analysis
Total securities were $8.7 billion, or 8 percent, of Non-Performing Loans

The following table presents a geographical analysis of our non-performing loanstotal assets at September 30, 2022:2023, compared to $9.1 billion, or 10 percent of total assets at December 31, 2022

(dollars in millions)

New York

$

43

New Jersey

1

All other states

1

Total non-performing loans

$

45

Securities

. At September 30, 2022, the available-for-sale securities portfolio totaled $6.7 billion, up $1.0 billion or 18% compared to June 30, 20222023 and up $909 million or 21% annualized compared to December 31, 2021. During the current third quarter, the Company reinvested a portion2022, all of its cash position into shorter-term treasury securities.

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our securities were designated as “Available-for-Sale”. At September 30, 2022,2023, 15 percent of our portfolio are floating rate securities.


As of September 30, 2023, the net unrealized loss on securities portfolio represented 11%available for sale, net of total assetstax, was $863 million as compared to 9%$626 million at June 30, 2022 and 10% at December 31, 2021.2022, reflecting the rising interest rate environment.


At September 30, 2023, available-for-sale securities had an estimated weighted average life of six years. Included in the quarter-end amount were mortgage-related securities of $5.7 billion and other debt securities of $3.0 billion.

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At the prior year-end, available-for-sale securities were $9.1 billion, and had an estimated weighted average life of six years. Mortgage-related securities accounted for $4.8 billion of the year-end balance, with other debt securities accounting for the remaining $4.3 billion.

The following table summarizes the weighted average yieldyields of debt securities for the maturities indicated at September 30, 2022:

 

Mortgage-
Related
Securities

 

 

U.S.
Government
and GSE
Obligations

 

 

State,
County,
and
Municipal

 

 

Other
Debt
Securities
(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-Sale Debt
   Securities:
(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due within one year

 

3.33

 

%

 

3.11

 

%

 

 

%

 

3.01

 

%

Due from one to five years

 

3.32

 

 

 

3.22

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.21

 

 

Due from five to ten years

 

2.46

 

 

 

1.53

 

 

 

3.52

 

 

 

3.96

 

 

Due after ten years

 

2.02

 

 

 

1.80

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.02

 

 

Total debt securities available for sale

 

2.13

 

 

 

2.46

 

 

 

3.52

 

 

 

4.04

 

 

2023:
Mortgage-
Related
Securities
U.S.
Government
and GSE
Obligations
State,
County,
and
Municipal
Other
Debt
Securities (2)
Available-for-Sale Debt Securities: (1)
Due within one year2.71 %4.32 %— %— %
Due from one to five years3.34 5.44 — 6.62 
Due from five to ten years2.77 1.56 3.16 5.04 
Due after ten years4.06 1.09 — 5.73 
Total debt securities available for sale3.97 2.39 3.16 5.83 
(1)
The weighted average yields are calculated by multiplying each carrying value by its yield and dividing the sum of these results by the total carrying values and are not presented on a tax-equivalent basis.
(2)
Includes corporate bonds, capital trust notes, foreign notes, and asset-backed securities.

Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

As a member of the FHLB-NY, the Bank is required to acquire and hold shares of its capital stock, and to the extent FHLB borrowings are utilized, may further invest in FHLB stock.

At September 30, 2023 the Company had $578 million and $329 million of FHLB-NY stock, at cost, and FHLB-Indianapolis stock, at cost, respectively. At December 31, 2022, the Company had $762 million and $329 million of FHLB-NY stock, at cost and FHLB-Indianapolis stock, at cost, respectively. The Company maintains an investment in FHLB-NY stock and, as a result of the Flagstar acquisition, FHLB-Indianapolis stock, partly in conjunction with its membership in the FHLB and partly related to its access to the FHLB funding it utilizes. In addition, the Company had Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost, of $203 million and $176 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2021, the Bank held FHLB-NY stock in the amount of $630 million and $734 million,2022, respectively. FHLB-NY stock continued to be valued at par, with no impairment required at that date.

Dividends from the FHLB-NY to the Bank totaled $9 million and $8 million, respectively, in the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, and $25 million for both nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.

Bank-Owned Life Insurance

BOLI is recorded at the total cash surrender value of the policies in the Consolidated Statements of Condition, and the income generated by the increase in the cash surrender value of the policies is recorded in Non-Interest Income“Non-interest income” in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. Reflecting an increase in the cash surrender value of the underlying policies, our investment in BOLI increased $16at September 30, 2023 rose $15 million to $1.2$1.6 billion at September 30, 2022 from compared to December 31, 2021.2022.


Goodwill


We record goodwill in our Consolidated Statementsconsolidated statements of Conditioncondition in connection with certain of our business combinations. Goodwill, which is tested at least annually for impairment, refers to the difference between the purchase price and the fair value of an acquired company’s assets, net of the liabilities assumed. Goodwill totaled $2.4 billion at bothAs of September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022 goodwill was $2.4 billion.

Sources of Funds

The Parent Company (i.e., the Company on an unconsolidated basis) has three primary funding sources for the payment of dividends, share repurchases, and other corporate uses: dividends paid to the Parent Company by the Bank; capital raised through the issuance of stock;securities; and funding raised through the issuance of debt instruments.

On a consolidated basis, our funding primarily stems from a combination of the following sources: retail, institutional, and brokered deposits; borrowed funds, primarily in the form of wholesale borrowings; the cash flows generated through the repayment and sale of loans; and the cash flows generated through the repayment and sale of securities.


Loan repayments and sales totaled $9.3 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2022, up $2.1 billion from the $7.2 billion recorded in the year-earlier nine months. Cash flows from the repayment and sales of securities totaled $571 million and $1.4 billion, respectively, in the corresponding periods, while purchases of securities totaled $2.2 billion and $1.6 billion, respectively.

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Deposits

Deposits

Our ability to retain and attract deposits depends on numerous factors, including customer satisfaction, the rates of interest we pay, the types of products we offer, and the attractiveness of their terms. From time to time, we have chosen not to compete actively for deposits, depending on our access to deposits through acquisitions, the availability of lower-cost funding sources, the impact of competition on pricing, and the need to fund our loan demand. The vast majority of our deposits are retail in nature (i.e., they are deposits we have gathered through our branches or through business combinations).

AsDepending on their availability and pricing relative to other funding sources, we also include brokered deposits in our deposit mix. Brokered deposits accounted for $8.1 billion of our deposits at September 30, 2022,2023, compared to $5.1 billionat December 31, 2022. Brokered money market accounts represented $2.3 billion of total brokered deposits totaled $41.7at September 30, 2023 and $2.8 billion up $6.6at December 31, 2022; brokered interest-bearing checking accounts represented $0.7 billion or 25% annualizedand $1.0 billion, respectively. At September 30, 2023, we had $5.1 billion of brokered CDs, compared to $1.3 billion at December 31, 2022.


Our uninsured deposits are the portion of deposit accounts that exceed the FDIC insurance limit (currently $250,000). These amounts were estimated based on the same methodologies and assumptions used for regulatory reporting purposes and excludes internal accounts. At September 30, 2023 our deposit base includes $31.3 billion of uninsured deposits a net increase of $14.8 billion as compared to December 31, 2021 and up $461 million or 4% annualized compared to June 30, 2022. The strong increase on a year-to-date basis was driven by growth in the Company's BaaS initiative and growth in loan-related deposits. This growth moderated during the current third quarter2022 due to seasonally lower loan growth and the impactSignature Transaction. This represents 38 percent of higher market interest rates.our total deposits.

Our BaaS deposits fall into three verticals: traditional BaaS, consisting primarily of deposits from FinTech companies; banking as a service for governmental agencies, including various municipalities and the U.S. Treasury's prepaid debit card program; and mortgage as a service, catering to mortgage companies, and consisting of escrow deposit accounts for principal, interest payments, and tax payments. At September 30, 2022, traditional BaaS deposits totaled $5.3 billion, government BaaS deposits totaled $579 million, and mortgage as a service deposits totaled $2.0 billion.

The following table indicates the amount of time deposits, by account, that are in excess of the FDIC insurance limit (currently $250,000) by time remaining until maturity asmaturity:

(in millions)September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Portion of U.S. time deposits in excess of insurance limit$4,893 $3,749 
Time deposits otherwise uninsured with a maturity of:
3 months or less1,733 969 
Over 3 months through 6 months1,032 604 
Over 6 months through 12 months1,624 1,269 
Over 12 months504 907 
Total time deposits otherwise uninsured$4,893 $3,749 

Borrowed Funds

The majority of September 30, 2022:

 

 

September 30,

 

(dollars in millions)

 

2022

 

Portion of U.S. time deposits in excess of insurance limit

 

$

3,025

 

Time deposits otherwise uninsured with a maturity of:

 

 

 

3 months or less

 

$

639

 

Over 3 months through 6 months

 

 

610

 

Over 6 months through 12 months

 

 

749

 

Over 12 months

 

 

1,027

 

Total time deposits otherwise uninsured

 

$

3,025

 

Borrowed Funds

Borrowedour borrowed funds consist primarily ofare wholesale borrowings (i.e., FHLB-NY advances, repurchase agreements,(FHLB-NY and federal funds purchased)FHLB-Indianapolis advances) and, to a far lesser extent, junior subordinated debentures and subordinated notes. At September 30, 2022,2023, total borrowed funds declined $2.8decreased $6.7 billion or 22% annualized to $13.8$14.6 billion compared to the balance at December 31, 2021 and down $509 million2022 primarily driven by the paydown of wholesale borrowings with cash received in the Signature Transaction.


Wholesale Borrowings

Wholesale borrowings at September 30, 2023 were $13.6 billion compared to June$20.3 billion at December 31, 2022.

FHLB-NY and FHLB-Indianapolis advances accounted for $13.0 billion and $20.3 billion at September 30, 2022.2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Pursuant to blanket collateral agreements with the Bank, our FHLB-NY, FHLB-Indianapolis advances and overnight advances are secured by pledges of certain eligible collateral in the form of loans and securities. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, total$3.2 billion and $6.8 billion of our wholesale borrowings represented 22%had callable features, respectively.

We had $547 million of total assetsfederal funds outstanding at September 30, 2023. At December 31, 2022, there were no federal funds outstanding.

Junior Subordinated Debentures

Junior subordinated debentures totaled $578 million at September 30, 2023 compared to 28% of total assets$575 million at December 31, 2021 and 23% of total assets at June 30, 2022. The year-to-date decline was mainly due to a $2.3 billion or 20% annualized decrease in FHLB-NY borrowings to $12.8 billion combined with a $500 million decrease in repurchase agreements to $300 million. The linked-quarter decrease was largely due to the decrease in repurchase agreements.

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Subordinated Notes

On November 6, 2018, the Company issued $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.90% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2028. The Company has used $286 million of the net proceeds from the offering to repurchase shares of its common stock pursuant to its previously announced share repurchase program, and may use the balance of the offering towards the repurchase of its common stock or for other general corporate purposes. The Notes were offered to the public at 100% of their face amount. At September 30, 2022,2023, the balance of subordinated notes was $297$437 million, which excludes certain costs relatedincluding $135 million assumed from the Flagstar acquisition, as compared to their issuance.

Junior Subordinated Debentures

Junior subordinated debentures totaled $361$432 million at September 30, 2022, comparable to the balance at December 31, 2021.2022.


Risk Definitions

The following section outlines the definitions of interest rate risk, market risk,

See Note 11, “Borrowed Funds,” in Item 8, “Financial Statements and liquidity risk, and how the Company manages market and interest rate risk:

Interest Rate Risk – Interest rate risk is the risk to earnings or capital arising from movements in interest rates. Interest rate risk arises from differences between the timing of rate changes and the timing of cash flows (re-pricing risk); from changing rate

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relationships among different yield curves affecting Company activities (basis risk); from changing rate relationships across the spectrum of maturities (yield curve risk); and from interest-related options embedded inSupplementary Data” for a bank’s products (options risk). The evaluation of interest rate risk must consider the impact of complex, illiquid hedging strategies or products, and also the potential impact on fee income (e.g. prepayment income) which is sensitive to changes in interest rates. In those situations where trading is separately managed, this refers to structural positions and not trading portfolios.

Market Risk – Market risk is the risk to earnings or capital arising from changes in the value of portfolios of financial instruments. This risk arises from market-making, dealing, and position-taking activities in interest rate, foreign exchange, equity, and commodities markets. Many banks use the term “price risk” interchangeably with market risk; this is because market risk focuses on the changes in market factors (e.g., interest rates, market liquidity, and volatilities) that affect the value of traded instruments. The primary accounts affected by market risk are those which are revalued for financial presentation (e.g., trading accounts for securities, derivatives, and foreign exchange products).

Liquidity Risk – Liquidity risk is the risk to earnings or capital arising from a bank’s inability to meet its obligations when they become due, without incurring unacceptable losses. Liquidity risk includes the inability to manage unplanned decreases or changes in funding sources. Liquidity risk also arises from a bank’s failure to recognize or address changes in market conditions that affect the ability to liquidate assets quickly and with minimal loss in value.

Management of Market and Interest Rate Risk

We manage our assets and liabilities to reduce our exposure to changes in market interest rates. The asset and liability management process has three primary objectives: to evaluate the interest rate risk inherent in certain balance sheet accounts; to determine the appropriate level of risk, given our business strategy, risk appetite, operating environment, capital and liquidity requirements, and performance objectives; and to manage that risk in a manner consistent with guidelines approved by the Boards of Directors of the Company and the Bank.

Market and Interest Rate Risk

As a financial institution, we are focused on reducing our exposure to interest rate volatility. Changes in interest rates pose one of the greatest challenges to our financial performance, as such changes can have a significant impact on the level of income and expense recorded on a large portionfurther discussion of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and on the market value of all interest-earning assets, other than those possessing a short term to maturity. To reduce our exposure to changing rates, the Boards of Directors and management monitor interest rate sensitivity on a regular or as needed basis so that adjustments to the asset and liability mix can be made when deemed appropriate.

The actual duration of held-for-investment mortgage loans and mortgage-related securities can be significantly impacted by changes in prepayment levels and market interest rates. The level of prepayments may be impacted by a variety of factors, including the economy in the region where the underlying mortgages were originated; seasonal factors; demographic variables; and the assumability of the underlying mortgages. However, the largest determinants of prepayments are interest rates and the availability of refinancing opportunities.

We manage our interest rate risk by taking the following actions: continue to emphasize the origination and retention of intermediate-term assets, primarily in the form of multi-family and CRE loans; continue to originate certain floating rate C&I loans; depending on funding needs, replace maturing wholesale borrowings, with longer term borrowings;our junior subordinated debentures and as needed, execute interest rate swaps.

LIBOR Transition Process

The discontinuation of LIBOR has been developing since 2017 when the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) first called for LIBOR to be phased out by 2021. The ICE Benchmark Administration, the publisher of LIBOR discontinued publication of the one-week and two-month US Dollar LIBOR on December 31, 2021, and will discontinue publication of overnight, one-month, three-month, six-month, and twelve-month US Dollar LIBORs on June 30, 2023, although its use for new business was restricted after December 31, 2021, with limited exceptions.

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In October 2020, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association announced fallback language for derivative contracts incorporating SOFR, as well as a process by which counterparties to such contracts could elect to apply the fallback language to existing derivatives on or after January 25, 2021. SOFR was identified by the Alternative Reference Rates Committee (ARRC), a group of private-market participants convened to help ensure a successful transition from LIBOR in the United States, as the recommended replacement to US Dollar LIBOR in the United States. The adoption of the fallback protocols does not change the index for subject agreements from LIBOR to SOFR, but simply creates the legal framework for the appropriate mechanisms to occur in the future.

The Bank established a sub-committee of ALCO to address issues related to the phase out and transition away from LIBOR. The sub-committee is led by our Chief Financial Officer and consists of personnel from various departments throughout the Bank. The Company has identified certain LIBOR-based contracts that extend beyond June 30, 2023, which may include loans and leases, securities, wholesale borrowings, derivative financial instruments, and long-termsubordinated debt. The sub-committee has reviewed the associated contracts and legal agreements for conformance to the ARRC aligned fallback language and noted that certain contracts will require some form of standardization in accordance with LIBOR transition recommended fallback provisions.

The FRB, the FDIC, and the OCC issued supervisory guidance encouraging banks to cease entering into new contracts that use USD LIBOR as a reference rate as soon as practicable and in any event by December 31, 2021. In accordance with guidance, as of after December 31, 2021 the Bank does not offer LIBOR indexed products.

Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis

The matching of assets and liabilities may be analyzed by examining the extent to which such assets and liabilities are “interest rate sensitive” and by monitoring a bank’s interest rate sensitivity “gap.” An asset or liability is said to be interest rate sensitive within a specific time frame if it will mature or reprice within that period of time. The interest rate sensitivity gap is defined as the difference between the amount of interest-earning assets maturing or repricing within a specific time frame and the amount of interest-bearing liabilities maturing or repricing within that same period of time.

In a rising interest rate environment, an institution with a negative gap would generally be expected, absent the effects of other factors, to experience a greater increase in the cost of its interest-bearing liabilities than it would in the yield on its interest-earning assets, thus producing a decline in its net interest income. Conversely, in a declining rate environment, an institution with a negative gap would generally be expected to experience a lesser reduction in the yield on its interest-earning assets than it would in the cost of its interest-bearing liabilities, thus producing an increase in its net interest income.

In a rising interest rate environment, an institution with a positive gap would generally be expected to experience a greater increase in the yield on its interest-earning assets than it would in the cost of its interest-bearing liabilities, thus producing an increase in its net interest income. Conversely, in a declining rate environment, an institution with a positive gap would generally be expected to experience a lesser reduction in the cost of its interest-bearing liabilities than it would in the yield on its interest-earning assets, thus producing a decline in its net interest income.

At September 30, 2022, our one-year gap was a negative 26.11%, compared to a negative 7.43% at December 31, 2021. The change in our one-year gap from December 31, 2021, primarily reflects an increase in borrowings that will mature or are projected to get put back to the Company and an increase in new deposit balances that are indexed to short term rates.

The table on the following page sets forth the amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities outstanding at September 30, 2022 which, based on certain assumptions stemming from our historical experience, are expected to reprice or mature in each of the future time periods shown. Except as stated below, the amounts of assets and liabilities shown as repricing or maturing during a particular time period were determined in accordance with the earlier of (1) the term to repricing, or (2) the contractual terms of the asset or liability.

The table provides an approximation of the projected repricing of assets and liabilities at September 30, 2022 on the basis of contractual maturities, anticipated prepayments, and scheduled rate adjustments within a three-month period and subsequent selected time intervals. For residential mortgage-related securities, prepayment rates are forecasted at a weighted average CPR of 7.16% per annum; for multi-family and CRE loans, prepayment rates are forecasted at weighted average CPRs of 7.39% and 6.82% per annum, respectively. Borrowed funds were not assumed to prepay.

Savings, interest bearing checking and money market accounts were assumed to decay based on a comprehensive statistical analysis that incorporated our historical deposit experience. Based on the results of this analysis, savings accounts were assumed to decay at a rate of 60% for the first five years and 40% for years six through ten. Interest-bearing checking accounts were assumed to decay at a rate of 86% for the first five years and 14% for years six through ten. The decay assumptions reflect the prolonged low

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interest rate environment and the uncertainty regarding future depositor behavior. Including those accounts having specified repricing dates, money market accounts were assumed to decay at a rate of 80% for the first five years and 20% for years six through ten.

 

 

 

At September 30, 2022

 

(dollars in millions)

 

 

Three
Months
or Less

 

 

 

Four to
Twelve
Months

 

 

 

More Than
One Year
to Three
Years

 

 

 

More Than
Three
Years to
Five Years

 

 

 

More Than
Five Years
to 10 Years

 

 

 

More Than
10 Years

 

 

 

Total

 

INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage and other loans (1)

 

$

 

6,889

 

 

$

 

5,578

 

 

$

 

14,332

 

 

$

 

14,414

 

 

$

 

7,726

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

48,939

 

Mortgage-related securities (2)(3)

 

 

 

153

 

 

 

 

176

 

 

 

 

491

 

 

 

 

330

 

 

 

 

258

 

 

 

 

822

 

 

 

 

2,230

 

Other securities (2)

 

 

 

1,735

 

 

 

 

1,821

 

 

 

 

351

 

 

 

 

53

 

 

 

 

704

 

 

 

 

425

 

 

 

 

5,089

 

Interest-earning cash, cash equivalents
and due from banks

 

 

 

1,558

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,558

 

Total interest-earning assets

 

 

 

10,335

 

 

 

 

7,575

 

 

 

 

15,174

 

 

 

 

14,797

 

 

 

 

8,688

 

 

 

 

1,247

 

 

 

 

57,816

 

INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing checking and money
   market accounts

 

 

 

13,004

 

 

 

 

463

 

 

 

 

2,758

 

 

 

 

583

 

 

 

 

3,089

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19,897

 

Savings accounts

 

 

 

2,685

 

 

 

 

1,956

 

 

 

 

361

 

 

 

 

270

 

 

 

 

3,588

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,860

 

Certificates of deposit

 

 

 

1,558

 

 

 

 

5,252

 

 

 

 

2,259

 

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,109

 

Borrowed funds

 

 

 

6,529

 

 

 

 

2,900

 

 

 

 

3,725

 

 

 

 

500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

144

 

 

 

 

13,798

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

 

23,776

 

 

 

 

10,571

 

 

 

 

9,103

 

 

 

 

1,393

 

 

 

 

6,677

 

 

 

 

144

 

 

 

 

51,664

 

Interest rate sensitivity gap per period (4)

 

$

 

(13,441

)

 

$

 

(2,996

)

 

$

 

6,071

 

 

$

 

13,404

 

 

$

 

2,011

 

 

$

 

1,103

 

 

$

 

6,152

 

Cumulative interest rate sensitivity gap

 

$

 

(13,441

)

 

$

 

(16,437

)

 

$

 

(10,366

)

 

$

 

3,038

 

 

$

 

5,049

 

 

$

 

6,152

 

 

 

 

 

Cumulative interest rate sensitivity gap
   as a percentage of total assets

 

 

 

(21.35

)

%

 

 

(26.11

)

%

 

 

(16.47

)

%

 

 

4.83

 

%

 

 

8.02

 

%

 

 

9.77

 

%

 

 

 

Cumulative net interest-earning assets as a
   percentage of net interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

 

43.47

 

%

 

 

52.14

 

%

 

 

76.14

 

%

 

 

106.77

 

%

 

 

109.80

 

%

 

 

111.91

 

%

 

 

 

(1)
For the purpose of the gap analysis, loans held for sale, non-performing loans and the allowances for loan losses have been excluded.
(2)
Mortgage-related and other securities, including FHLB stock, are shown at their respective carrying amounts.
(3)
Expected amount based, in part, on historical experience.
(4)
The interest rate sensitivity gap per period represents the difference between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.

Prepayment and deposit decay rates can have a significant impact on our estimated gap. While we believe our assumptions to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that the assumed prepayment and decay rates will approximate actual future loan and securities prepayments and deposit withdrawal activity.

To validate our prepayment assumptions for our multi-family and CRE loan portfolios, we perform a quarterly analysis, during which we review our historical prepayment rates and compare them to our projected prepayment rates. We continually review the actual prepayment rates to ensure that our projections are as accurate as possible, since prepayments on these types of loans are not as closely correlated to changes in interest rates as prepayments on one-to-four family loans tend to be. In addition, we review the call provisions, if any, in our borrowings and investment portfolios and, on a monthly basis, compare the actual calls to our projected calls to ensure that our projections are reasonable.

As of September 30, 2022, the impact of a 100 bp decline in market interest rates would have increased our projected prepayment rates for multi-family and CRE loans by a constant prepayment rate of 0.81% per annum.

Certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the preceding Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. The interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of the market, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market interest rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable-rate loans, have features that restrict changes in interest rates both on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. Furthermore, in the event of a change in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels would likely deviate from those assumed in calculating the table. Also, the ability of some borrowers to repay their adjustable-rate loans may be adversely impacted by an increase in market interest rates.

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Interest rate sensitivity is also monitored through the use of a model that generates estimates of the change in our Economic Value of Equity (“EVE”) over a range of interest rate scenarios. EVE is defined as the net present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities, and off-balance sheet contracts. The EVE ratio, under any interest rate scenario, is defined as the EVE in that scenario divided by the market value of assets in the same scenario. The model assumes estimated loan prepayment rates, reinvestment rates, and deposit decay rates similar to those utilized in formulating the preceding Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis.

Based on the information and assumptions in effect at September 30, 2022, the following table reflects the estimated percentage change in our EVE, assuming the changes in interest rates noted:

Change in
Interest
Rates (in basis
points)

Estimated
Percentage
Change in
Economic
Value of Equity

-200 over one year

10.37%

-100 over one year

9.27%

+100 over one year

-6.91%

+ 200 over one year

-14.45%

The net changes in EVE presented in the preceding table are within the limits approved by the Boards of Directors of the Company and the Bank.

As with the Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis, certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodology used in the preceding interest rate risk measurements. Modeling changes in EVE requires that certain assumptions be made which may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. In this regard, the EVE Analysis presented above assumes that the composition of our interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the beginning of a period remains constant over the period being measured, and also assumes that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly across the yield curve, regardless of the duration to maturity or repricing of specific assets and liabilities. Furthermore, the model does not consider the benefit of any strategic actions we may take to further reduce our exposure to interest rate risk. Accordingly, while the EVE Analysis provides an indication of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such measurements are not intended to, and do not, provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on our net interest income, and may very well differ from actual results.

We also utilize an internal net interest income simulation to manage our sensitivity to interest rate risk. The simulation incorporates various market-based assumptions regarding the impact of changing interest rates on future levels of our financial assets and liabilities. The assumptions used in the net interest income simulation are inherently uncertain. Actual results may differ significantly from those presented in the following table, due to the frequency, timing, and magnitude of changes in interest rates; changes in spreads between maturity and repricing categories; and prepayments, among other factors, coupled with any actions taken to counter the effects of any such changes.

Based on the information and assumptions in effect at September 30, 2022, the following table reflects the estimated percentage change in future net interest income for the next twelve months, assuming the changes in interest rates noted:

Change in Interest Rates
(in basis points)
 (1)

Estimated Percentage Change in
Future Net Interest Income

-200 over one year

6.65%

-100 over one year

3.32%

+100 over one year

-3.22%

+200 over one year

-6.52%

(1)
In general, short- and long-term rates are assumed to increase in parallel fashion across all four quarters and then remain unchanged.

Future changes in our mix of assets and liabilities may result in greater changes to our gap, NPV, and/or net interest income simulation.

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In the event that our EVE and net interest income sensitivities were to breach our internal policy limits, we would undertake the following actions to ensure that appropriate remedial measures were put in place:

Our ALCO Committee would inform the Board of Directors of the variance, and present recommendations to the Board regarding proposed courses of action to restore conditions to within-policy tolerances.
In formulating appropriate strategies, the ALCO Committee would ascertain the primary causes of the variance from policy tolerances, the expected term of such conditions, and the projected effect on capital and earnings.

Where temporary changes in market conditions or volume levels result in significant increases in risk, strategies may involve reducing open positions or employing synthetic hedging techniques to more immediately reduce risk exposure. Where variance from policy tolerances is triggered by more fundamental imbalances in the risk profiles of core loan and deposit products, a remedial strategy may involve restoring balance through natural hedges to the extent possible before employing synthetic hedging techniques. Other strategies might include:

Asset restructuring, involving sales of assets having higher risk profiles, or a gradual restructuring of the asset mix over time to affect the maturity or repricing schedule of assets;
Liability restructuring, whereby product offerings and pricing are altered or wholesale borrowings are employed to affect the maturity structure or repricing of liabilities;
Expansion or shrinkage of the balance sheet to correct imbalances in the repricing or maturity periods between assets and liabilities; and/or
Use or alteration of off-balance sheet positions, including interest rate swaps, caps, floors, options, and forward purchase or sales commitments.

In connection with our net interest income simulation modeling, we also evaluate the impact of changes in the slope of the yield curve. At September 30, 2022, our analysis indicated that an immediate inversion of the yield curve would be expected to result in a 5.66% decrease in net interest income; conversely, an immediate steepening of the yield curve would be expected to result in a 22.10% increase in net interest income. It should be noted that the yield curve changes in these scenarios were updated, given the changing market rate environment, which resulted in an increase in the income sensitivity in the steepening scenario.

Liquidity, Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Commitments, and Capital Position


Liquidity
Liquidity

We manage our liquidity to ensure that our cash flows are sufficient to support our operations, and to compensate for any temporary mismatches between sources and uses of funds caused by variable loan and deposit demand.

We monitor our liquidity daily to ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet our financial obligations. Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents, which totaled $1.7$6.9 billion and $2.2$2.0 billion, respectively, at September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021. As2022, respectively. The $4.9 billion increase in the past, our loan and securities portfolios provided meaningful liquidity in 2022, with cash flows from the repayment and sale of loans totaling $9.3 billion and cash flows fromequivalents includes custodial deposits related to the repaymentSignature Transaction.

At September 30, 2023, our total ready liquidity (cash and salecash equivalents, unpledged securities, and FHLB borrowing capacity),was $31.2 billion , approximately matching the balance of securities totaling $571 million.our uninsured deposits.

Additional liquidity stems from deposits and from our use of wholesale funding sources, including wholesale borrowings and brokered deposits and wholesale borrowings.deposits. In addition, we have access to the Bank’s approved lines of credit with various counterparties, including the FHLB-NY. The availability of these wholesale funding sources is generally based on the amount of mortgage loan collateral available under a blanket lien we have pledged to the respective institutions and, to a lesser extent, the amount of available securities that may be pledged to collateralize our borrowings. At September 30, 2022,2023 our available borrowing capacity with the FHLB-NY was $12.2$16.9 billion. InIn addition, the Bank had available-for-sale securities of $6.7$8.7 billion, of which, $6.1$7.4 billion is unpledged.

Furthermore, the Bank has agreements with the FRB-NY that enable it to access the discount window as a further means of enhancing theirour liquidity. In connectionconnection with these agreements, the Bank has pledged certain loans and securities to collateralize any funds theywe may borrow. At September 30, 2022, theThe maximum amount the Bank could borrow from the FRB-NY was $1.1 billion. $1.0 billion.There were no borrowings against these lines of credit at September 30, 2022.2023.

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Our primary investing activity is loan production, and the volume of loans we originated for investment totaled $12.6 billion in 2022. During this time, the net cash used in investing activities totaled $4.7 billion; the net cash provided by our operating activities totaled $631 million. Our financing activities provided net cash of $3.6 billion.

CDs due to mature or reprice in one year or less from September 30, 20222023 totaled $6.8$15.7 billion, representing 75%90 percent of total CDs at that date. Our ability to attract and retain retail deposits, including CDs, depends on numerous factors, including, among others, the convenience of our branches and our other banking channels; our customers’ satisfaction with the service they receive; the rates of interest we offer; the types of products we feature; and the attractiveness of their terms.

Our decision to compete for deposits also depends on numerous factors, including, among others, our access to deposits through acquisitions, the availability of lower-cost funding sources, the impact of competition on pricing, and the need to fund our loan demand.

The Parent Company is a separate legal entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity. At September 30, 2023 the Parent Company held cash and cash equivalents of $160 million. In addition to operating expenses and any share repurchases, the Parent Company is responsible for paying any dividends declared to our common and preferred stockholders. As a Delaware corporation, the Parent Company is able to pay dividends either from surplus or, in case there is no surplus, from net profits for the fiscal year in which the dividend is declared and/or the preceding fiscal year.

The Parent

Various legal restrictions limit the extent to which the Company’s ability to pay dividends may also depend, in part, upon dividends it receives from the Bank. The ability of the Bank to pay dividends and other capital distributionssubsidiary bank can supply funds to the Parent Company is generally limited by New York State Banking Law and regulations, and by certain regulations of the FDIC. In addition, the Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (the “Superintendent”), the FDIC, and the FRB, for reasons of safety and soundness, may prohibit the payment of dividends that are otherwise permissible by regulations.

Under New York State Banking Law, a New York State-chartered stock-form savings bank or commercial bank may declare and pay dividends out of its net profits, unless there is an impairment of capital. However,non-bank subsidiaries. The Bank would require the approval of the Superintendent is requiredOCC if the total of all dividends declaredit declares in aany calendar year wouldwere to exceed the total of a bank’sits respective net profits for that year combined with its respective retained net profits for the preceding two years. In 2022,calendar years, less any required transfer to paid-in capital. The term “net profits” is defined as net income for a given period less any dividends paid during that period. As a result of our acquisition of Flagstar, we are also required to seek regulatory approval from the Bank paid dividends totaling $250 million toOCC for the Parent Company, leaving $675 million that it couldpayment of any dividend to the Parent Company withoutthrough at least the period ending November 1, 2024. In connection with receiving regulatory approval at year-end. Additional sourcesfrom the OCC for the Signature

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Transaction, the Bank has committed that (i) for a period of liquidity availabletwo years from the date of the Signature Transaction, it will not declare or pay any dividend without receiving a prior written determination of no supervisory objection from the OCC and (ii) it will not declare or pay dividends on the amount of retained earnings that represents any net bargain purchase gain that is subject to a conditional period that may be imposed by the OCC.In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, dividends of $430 million were paid by the Bank to the Parent Company atCompany. At September 30, 2022 included $104 million in cash and cash equivalents. If2023, the Bank washad $555 million available for additional dividends, excluding bargain purchase gain from retained earnings.

At September 30, 2023, we believe the Company has sufficient liquidity and capital resources to apply tomeet its cash flow obligations over the Superintendentnext 12 months and for approval to make a dividend or capital distribution in excess of the dividend amounts permitted under the regulations, there can be no assurance that such application would be approved.foreseeable future.

Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Commitments

In the normal course of business, we enter into a variety of contractual obligations in order to manage our assets and liabilities, fund loan growth, operate our branch network, and address our capital needs.

For example, we offer CDs with contractual terms to our customers, and borrow funds under contract from the FHLB-NY and various brokerage firms.FHLB-NY. These contractual obligations are reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Condition under “Deposits” and “Borrowed funds,” respectively. At September 30, 2022,2023, we had CDs of $9.1$17.3 billion and long-term debt (defined as borrowed funds with an original maturity one year or more) of $10.3$7.7 billion.


We also are obligated under certain non-cancelable operating leases on the buildings and land we use in operating our branch network and in performing our back-office responsibilities. These obligations are included in the Consolidated Statements of Condition and totaled $456 million at September 30, 2023 an increase of $334 million compared to $122 million at December 31, 2022 driven by the Signature Transaction.

At September 30, 2022,2023, we also had commitments to extend credit in the form of mortgage and other loan originations, as well as commercial, performance stand-by, and financial stand-by letters of credit, totaling $5.2 billion.credit. These off-balance sheet commitments consist of agreements to extend credit, as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract under which the loan is made. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require the payment of a fee.

The following table summarizes the Company’s commitments to originate loans and letters of credit:

(in millions)September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Multi-family and commercial real estate$85 $216 
One-to-four family including interest rate locks2,054 2,066 
Acquisition, development, and construction4,076 3,539 
Warehouse loan commitments6,489 8,042 
Other loan commitments11,690 7,964 
Total loan commitments$24,394 $21,827 
Commercial, performance stand-by, and financial stand-by letters of credit578 541 
Total commitments$24,972 $22,368 

The letters of credit we issue consist of performance stand-by, financial stand-by, and commercial letters of credit. Financial stand-by letters of credit primarily are issued for the benefit of other financial institutions, municipalities, or landlords on behalf of certain of our current borrowers, and obligate us to guarantee payment of a specified financial obligation. Performance stand-by letters of credit are primarily issued for the benefit of local municipalities on behalf of certain of our borrowers. Performance letters of credit obligate us to make payments in the event that a specified third party fails to perform under non-financial contractual obligations. Commercial letters of credit act as a means of ensuring payment to a seller upon shipment of goods to a buyer. Although commercial letters of credit are used to effect payment for domestic transactions, the majority are used to settle payments in international trade. Typically, such letters of credit require the presentation of documents that describe the commercial transaction, and provide evidence of shipment and the transfer of title. The fees we collect in connection with the issuance of letters of credit are included in “Fee income” in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

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Based upon our current liquidity position, and ready liquidity of $31.2 billion, we expect that our funding will be sufficient to fulfill these cash obligations and commitments when they are due both in the short term and long term.

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For the three months ended September 30, 2022,2023, we did not engage in any off-balance sheet transactions reasonably likelythat we expect to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

At September 30, 2022,2023, we had no commitments to purchase securities.

Capital Position

On March 17, 2017, we issued 515,000 shares of preferred stock. The offering generated capital of $503 million, net of underwriting and other issuance costs, for general corporate purposes, with the bulk of the proceeds being distributed to the Bank.

On October 24, 2018, the Company announced that it had received regulatory approval to repurchase its common stock. Accordingly, the Board of Directors approved a $300 million common share repurchase program. The repurchase program was funded through the issuance of a like amount of subordinated notes. As of September 30, 2022, the Company has repurchased a total of 29.7 million shares at an average price of $9.61 or an aggregate purchase price of $286 million, leaving $9 million remaining under the current authorization.

Stockholders’ equity, common stockholders’ equity, and tangible common stockholders’ equity include AOCL, which decreased $517 million from the balance at the end of last year and $510 million from the year-ago quarter to $602 million at September 30, 2022. The year-to-date decrease was primarily the result of a $567 million decrease in the net unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of tax, and a $49 million change in the net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax, to $40 million.

Regulatory Capital

The Bank is subject to regulation, examination, and supervision by the NYSDFSOCC and the FDICFederal Reserve (the “Regulators”). The Bank is also governed by numerous federal and state laws and regulations, including the FDIC Improvement Act of 1991, which established five categories of capital adequacy ranging from “well capitalized” to “critically undercapitalized.” Such classifications are used by the FDIC to determine various matters, including prompt corrective action and each institution’s FDIC deposit insurance premium assessments. Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to the Regulators’ qualitative judgments about the components of capital and risk weightings, among other factors.

The quantitative measures established to ensure capital adequacy require that banks maintain minimum amounts and ratios of leverage capital to average assets and of common equity tier 1 capital, tier 1 capital, and total capital to risk-weighted assets (as such measures are defined in the regulations). At September 30, 2022,2023, our capital measures continued to exceed the minimum federal requirements for a bank holding company and for a bank. The following table sets forth our common equity tier 1, tier 1 risk-based, total risk-based, and leverage capital amounts and ratios on a consolidated basis and for the Bank on a stand-alone basis, as well as the respective minimum regulatory capital requirements, at that date:
The following tables present the actual capital amounts and ratios for the Company:

Risk-Based Capital
September 30, 2023Common Equity Tier 1Tier 1TotalLeverage Capital
(dollars in millions)AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
Total capital$8,382 9.59 %$8,885 10.17 %$10,462 11.97 %$8,885 7.92 %
Minimum for capital adequacy purposes3,932 4.50 5,242 6.00 6,990 8.00 4,487 4.00 
Excess$4,450 5.09 %$3,643 4.17 %$3,472 3.97 %$4,398 3.92 %
December 31, 2022
Total capital$6,335 9.06 %$6,838 9.78 %$8,154 11.66 %$6,838 9.70 %
Minimum for capital adequacy purposes3,146 4.50 4,195 6.00 5,593 8.00 2,819 4.00 
Excess$3,189 4.56 %$2,643 3.78 %$2,561 3.66 %$4,019 5.70 %

The following tables present the actual capital amounts and ratios for the Bank:
Regulatory Capital Analysis (the Company)
Risk-Based Capital
September 30, 2023Common Equity Tier 1Tier 1TotalLeverage Capital
(dollars in millions)AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
Total capital$9,690 11.10 %$9,690 11.10 %$10,274 11.77 %$9,690 8.64 %
Minimum for capital adequacy purposes3,929 4.50 5,239 6.00 6,985 8.00 4,484 4.00 
Excess$5,761 6.60 %$4,451 5.10 %$3,289 3.77 %$5,206 4.64 %
December 31, 2022
Total capital$7,653 10.96 %$7,653 10.96 %$7,982 11.43 %$7,653 10.87 %
Minimum for capital adequacy purposes3,142 4.50 4,189 6.00 5,585 8.00 2,817 4.00 
Excess$4,511 6.46 %$3,464 4.96 %$2,397 3.43 %$4,836 6.87 %

 

Risk-Based Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At September 30, 2022

Common Equity
Tier 1

 

 

Tier 1

 

 

Total

 

 

Leverage Capital

 

 

(dollars in millions)

Amount

 

Ratio

 

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

 

Total capital

$

4,440

 

 

9.24

 

%

$

4,942

 

 

10.29

 

%

$

5,793

 

 

12.06

 

%

$

4,942

 

 

8.06

 

%

Minimum for capital adequacy
   purposes

 

2,162

 

 

4.50

 

 

 

2,883

 

 

6.00

 

 

 

3,844

 

 

8.00

 

 

 

2,453

 

 

4.00

 

 

Excess

$

2,278

 

 

4.74

 

%

$

2,059

 

 

4.29

 

%

$

1,949

 

 

4.06

 

%

$

2,489

 

 

4.06

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Regulatory Capital Analysis (New York Community Bank)

 

Risk-Based Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At September 30, 2022

Common Equity
Tier 1

 

 

Tier 1

 

 

Total

 

 

Leverage Capital

 

 

(dollars in millions)

Amount

 

Ratio

 

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

 

Amount

 

Ratio

 

 

Total capital

$

5,467

 

 

11.39

 

%

$

5,467

 

 

11.39

 

%

$

5,673

 

 

11.82

 

%

$

5,467

 

 

8.92

 

%

Minimum for capital adequacy
   purposes

 

2,160

 

 

4.50

 

 

 

2,880

 

 

6.00

 

 

 

3,840

 

 

8.00

 

 

 

2,451

 

 

4.00

 

 

Excess

$

3,307

 

 

6.89

 

%

$

2,587

 

 

5.39

 

%

$

1,833

 

 

3.82

 

%

$

3,016

 

 

4.92

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At September 30, 2022,2023, our total risk-based capital ratio exceeded the minimum requirement for capital adequacy purposes by 406 bps397 basis points and the fully-phased infully phased-in capital conservation buffer by 156 bps.147 basis points.

The Bank also exceeded the minimum capital requirements to be categorized as “Well Capitalized.” To be categorized as well capitalized, a bank must maintain a minimum common equity tier 1 ratio of 6.50%;6.50 percent; a minimum tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 8.00%;8 percent; a minimum total risk-based capital ratio of 10.00%;10 percent; and a minimum leverage capital ratio of 5.00%.5 percent.

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Earnings Summary

Other Recent Developments
In May 2023, the FDIC proposed a special deposit insurance assessment on banking organizations with greater than $5 billion in assets to recover the costs associated with bank failures that have occurred since March 2023. As proposed, the special assessment would be collected by the FDIC over an anticipated total of eight quarterly assessments beginning with the first quarter of 2024. The comment period for the Three Months Endedproposed rule has ended and the final rule is expected to be issued later in 2023. While the ultimate impact of the special assessment will be dependent on the final rule, the Company has estimated that its special assessment under the provisions of the proposed rule would be approximately $36 million, which is expected to be recognized in earnings upon issuance of the final rule. The Company continues to monitor regulatory changes related to these developments which have also increased regulatory and market focus on the liquidity, asset-liability management and unrealized securities losses of banks.

On July 27, 2023, the Federal Banking Agencies, the FDIC, the Federal Reserve, and the OCC, released a notice of proposed rulemaking that would make significant amendments to the Basel III Capital Rules applicable to both the Company and the Bank. In general, the proposed rule would align the regulatory capital calculation methodology for Category III and IV banking organizations with the methodology applicable to Category I and II banking organizations. In addition to calculating risk-weighted assets under the current U.S. standardized approach, the proposal introduces a new “Expanded Risk-Based Approach,” including standardized approaches for credit risk, operational risk and credit valuation adjustment risk, as well as a new approach for market risk that would be based upon internal models and standardized supervisory models. If adopted as proposed, the Company would be required to calculate its risk-based capital ratios under both the current U.S. standardized approach and the Expanded Risk-Based Approach and would be subject to the lower of the two resulting ratios for each risk-based capital ratio. In addition, the proposal would require banking organizations to recognize most elements of AOCI in regulatory capital, including unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, and lower thresholds for deductions from CET1 capital for mortgage servicing assets and deferred tax assets, among other things. The proposal, if enacted, would have an effective date of July 1, 2025, with certain elements, such as the recognition of AOCI in regulatory capital and changes in risk-weighted assets calculated under the Expanded Risk-Based Approach, having a three-year phase-in period. We are in the process of evaluating this proposed rulemaking and assessing its potential impact on the Company and the Bank if adopted as proposed.


Market Risk

As a financial institution, we are focused on reducing our exposure to interest rate volatility, which represents our primary market risk. Changes in market interest rates represent the greatest challenge to our financial performance, as such changes can have a significant impact on the level of income and expense recorded on a large portion of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and on the market value of all interest-earning assets, other than those possessing a short term to maturity. To reduce our exposure to changing rates, the Board of Directors and management monitor interest rate sensitivity on a regular or as needed basis so that adjustments to the asset and liability mix can be made when deemed appropriate.

The actual duration of held-for-investment mortgage loans and mortgage-related securities can be significantly impacted by changes in prepayment levels and market interest rates. The level of prepayments may, in turn, be impacted by a variety of factors, including the economy in the region where the underlying mortgages were originated; seasonal factors; demographic variables; and the assumability of the underlying mortgages. However, the factors with the most significant impact on prepayments are market interest rates and the availability of refinancing opportunities.

We managed our interest rate risk by taking the following actions: (1) Continue to increase the Investments portfolio with an overall shorter duration profile; (2) The use of derivatives to manage our interest rate position; (3) Increased the focus on retaining and increasing our branch deposits base.

Uninsured Deposits

We manage our liquidity to ensure that our cash flows are sufficient to support our operations, and to compensate for any temporary mismatches between sources and uses of funds caused by variable loan and deposit demand. As a result, we have $31.2 billion of total ready liquidity (cash and cash equivalents, unpledged securities, and FHLB borrowing capacity), approximately matching the balance of our uninsured deposits. Our uninsured deposits are the portion of deposit accounts that exceed the FDIC insurance limit (currently $250,000). These amounts were estimated based on the same methodologies and assumptions used for regulatory reporting purposes and excludes internal accounts. At September 30, 2023 our deposit base includes $31.3 billion of uninsured deposits, reflecting a net increase of $14.8 billion as compared to December 31, 2022 due to the Signature Transaction. This represents 38 percent of our total deposits.

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Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis

Interest rate sensitivity is monitored through the use of a model that generates estimates of the change in our Economic Value of Equity (EVE) over a range of interest rate scenarios. EVE is defined as the net present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities, and off-balance sheet contracts. The EVE ratio, under any interest rate scenario, is defined as the EVE in that scenario divided by the market value of assets in the same scenario. The model assumes estimated loan and MBS prepayment rates, current market value spreads, and deposit decay rates and betas.

Based on the information and assumptions in effect at September 30, 2023, the following table sets forth our EVE, assuming the changes in interest rates noted:
Change in Interest Rates (in basis points)Estimated Percentage Change in Economic Value of Equity
-200 over one year1.8%
-100 over one year0.9%
+100 over one year(1.4)%
+200 over one year(3.1)%

The net changes in EVE presented in the preceding table are within the parameters approved by the Boards of Directors of the Company and the Bank.

Accordingly, while the EVE analysis provides an indication of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such measurements are not intended to, and do not, provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on our net interest income, and may very well differ from actual results.

Interest Rate Risk is also monitored through the use of a model that generates Net Interest Income (NII) simulations over a range of interest rate scenarios.

Modeling changes in NII requires that certain assumptions be made which may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. In this regard, the NII analysis presented below assumes that the composition of our interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the beginning of a period remains constant over the period being measured, and also assumes that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly across the yield curve, regardless of the duration to maturity or repricing of specific assets and liabilities. Furthermore, the model does not take into account the benefit of any strategic actions we may take to further reduce our exposure to interest rate risk. The assumptions used in the net interest income simulation are inherently uncertain. Actual results may differ significantly from those presented in the following table, due to the frequency, timing, and magnitude of changes in interest rates; changes in spreads between maturity and repricing categories; and prepayments, among other factors, coupled with any actions taken to counter the effects of any such changes.


Based on the information and assumptions in effect at September 30, 2023, the following table reflects the estimated percentage change in future net interest income for the next twelve months, assuming the changes in interest rates noted:

Change in Interest Rates (in basis points) (1)
Estimated Percentage Change in Future Net Interest Income
-200 over one year(3.0)%
-100 over one year(2.0)%
+100 over one year2.2%
+200 over one year4.4%

(1)In general, short- and long-term rates are assumed to increase in parallel instantaneously and then remain unchanged.

The net changes in NII presented in the preceding table are within the parameters approved by the Boards of Directors of the Company and the Bank.

Future changes in our mix of assets and liabilities may result in greater changes to our EVE, and/or NII simulations.

In the event that our EVE and net interest income sensitivities were to breach our internal policy limits, we would undertake the following actions to ensure that appropriate remedial measures were put in place:
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In formulating appropriate strategies, the ALCO Committee would ascertain the primary causes of the variance from policy tolerances, the expected term of such conditions, and the projected effect on capital and earnings.

Our ALCO Committee would inform the Board of Directors of the variance, and present recommendations to the Board regarding proposed courses of action to restore conditions to within-policy tolerances.

Where temporary changes in market conditions or volume levels result in significant increases in risk, strategies may involve reducing open positions or employing other balance sheet management activities including the potential use of derivatives to reduce the risk exposure. Where variance from policy tolerances is triggered by more fundamental imbalances in the risk profiles of core loan and deposit products, a remedial strategy may involve restoring balance through natural hedges to the extent possible before employing synthetic hedging techniques. Other strategies might include:

Asset restructuring, involving sales of assets having higher risk profiles, or a gradual restructuring of the asset mix over time to affect the maturity or repricing schedule of assets;

Liability restructuring, whereby product offerings and pricing are altered or wholesale borrowings are employed to affect the maturity structure or repricing of liabilities;

Expansion or shrinkage of the balance sheet to correct imbalances in the repricing or maturity periods between assets and liabilities; and/or

Use or alteration of off-balance sheet positions, including interest rate swaps, caps, floors, options, and forward purchase or sales commitments.

In connection with our net interest income simulation modeling, we also evaluate the impact of changes in the slope of the yield curve. At September 30, 2023, our analysis indicated that a further inversion of the yield curve would be expected to result in a 0.9 decrease in net interest income; conversely, an immediate steepening of the yield curve would be expected to result in a 1.6 percent increase in net interest income.

Critical Accounting Estimates

Various elements of our accounting policies, by their nature, are subject to estimation techniques, valuation assumptions and other subjective assessments. Certain accounting policies that, due to the judgment, estimates and assumptions are critical to an understanding of our Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes, are described in Item 1. These policies relate to: (a) the determination of our ACL, (b) fair value measurements and (c) the acquisition method of accounting. We believe the judgment, estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes are appropriate given the factual circumstances at the time. However, given the sensitivity of our Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes to these critical accounting policies, the use of other judgments, estimates and assumptions could result in material differences in our results of operations and/or financial condition.

For further information on our critical accounting policies, please refer to our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, which is available on our website, under the Investor Relations section, or on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission, at sec.gov.

Signature Transaction - Certain Financial Information

In accordance with the guidance provided in Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 1:K, “Financial Statements of Acquired Troubled Financial Institutions” (“SAB 1:K”) the Company has omitted certain financial information on the Signature Transaction required by Rule 3-05 of Regulation S-X and Article 11 of Regulation S-X. SAB 1:K provides relief from the requirements of Rule 3-05 and Article 11 of Regulation S-X under certain circumstances, including a transaction such as the Signature Transaction, in which the registrant engages in an acquisition of a troubled financial institution for which historical financial statements are not reasonably available or relevant and in which federal assistance is an essential and significant part of the transaction.

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Reportable Segment and Reporting Units

We operate in a single reportable segment and have identified one reporting unit which is the same as our operating segment. Following the acquisition of Flagstar Bank, N.A. and closing the Signature Transaction, we are currently in the process of reassessing our reportable segments and reporting units, which may result in a change to either or both in future reporting periods.

ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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New York Community Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Condition
September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
(in millions, except per share data)(unaudited)
ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents$6,929 $2,032 
Securities:
Debt Securities available-for-sale ($1,380 and $434 pledged at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)8,7239,060
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values, at fair value1314
Total securities8,7369,074
Loans held for sale ($1,325 and $1,115 measured at fair value, respectively)1,9261,115
Loans and leases held for investment, net of deferred loan fees and costs83,99569,001
Less: Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases(619)(393)
Total loans and leases held for investment, net83,37668,608
Federal Home Loan Bank stock and Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost1,1101,267
Premises and equipment, net638491
Core deposit and other intangibles661287
Goodwill2,4262,426
Mortgage servicing rights1,1351,033
Bank-owned life insurance1,5761,561
Other assets2,7172,250
Total assets$111,230 $90,144 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Deposits:
Interest-bearing checking and money market accounts$31,087 $22,511 
Savings accounts9,41511,645
Certificates of deposit17,31012,510
Non-interest-bearing accounts24,86312,055
Total deposits82,67558,721
Borrowed funds:
Federal Home Loan Bank advances13,02320,325
Fed funds purchased547
Total wholesale borrowings13,57020,325
Junior subordinated debentures578575
Subordinated notes437432
Total borrowed funds14,58521,332
Other liabilities2,9771,267
Total liabilities100,23781,320
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock at par $0.01 (5,000,000 shares authorized): Series A (515,000 shares issued and outstanding)503503
Common stock at par $0.01 (900,000,000 shares authorized; 744,520,822 and 705,429,386
   shares issued; and 722,485,257 and 681,217,334 shares outstanding, respectively)
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Paid-in capital in excess of par8,2178,130
Retained earnings3,2781,041
Treasury stock, at cost ($22,035,565 and 24,212,052 shares, respectively)(217)(237)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Net unrealized loss on securities available for sale, net of tax of $324 and $240, respectively(863)(626)
Net unrealized loss on pension and post-retirement obligations, net of tax of $17 and $18, respectively(42)(46)
Net unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(41) and $(20), respectively11052
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax(795)(620)
Total stockholders’ equity10,9938,824
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$111,230 $90,144 
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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New York Community Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine months ended September 30,
(in millions, except per share data)2023202220232022
INTEREST INCOME:
Loans and leases$1,251 $442 $3,279 $1,259 
Securities and money market investments261 67 765 152 
Total interest income1,512 509 4,044 1,411 
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Interest-bearing checking and money market accounts268 72 657 104 
Savings accounts43 15 122 33 
Certificates of deposit180 23 436 46 
Borrowed funds139 73 492 211 
Total interest expense630 183 1,707 394 
Net interest income882 326 2,337 1,017 
Provision for (recovery of) credit losses62 281 
Net interest income after provision for credit loan losses820 324 2,056 1,008 
NON-INTEREST INCOME:
Fee income58 133 17 
Bank-owned life insurance11 10 32 24 
Net (loss) on securities— (1)(1)(2)
Net return on mortgage servicing rights23 — 70 — 
Net gain on loan sales and securitizations28 — 73 — 
Net Loan administration income19 — 65 — 
Bargain purchase gain— — 2,142 — 
Other21 46 10 
Total non-interest income160 17 2,560 49 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:
Operating expenses:
Compensation and benefits346 79 854 238 
Occupancy and equipment55 22 142 67 
General and administrative184 31 496 95 
Total operating expense585 132 1,492 400 
Intangible asset amortization36 — 90 — 
Merger-related and restructuring expenses91 267 15 
Total non-interest expense712 136 1,849 415 
Income before income taxes268 205 2,767 642 
Income tax expense61 53 141 164 
Net income$207 $152 $2,626 $478 
Preferred stock dividends882525
Net income available to common stockholders$199 $144 $2,601 $453 
Basic earnings per common share$0.27 $0.31 $3.62 $0.96 
Diluted earnings per common share$0.27 $0.30 $3.61 $0.96 
Net income$207 $152 $2,626 $478 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Change in net unrealized loss on securities available for sale, net of tax of $69; $67; $84 and $217, respectively(195)(176)(237)(567)
Change in pension and post-retirement obligations, net of tax of $—; $—; $(1) and $—, respectively— — (1)
Change in net unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(17); $(11); $(26) and $(18), respectively47 28 72 46 
Reclassification adjustment for defined benefit pension plan, net of tax of $—; $—; $— and $—, respectively
Reclassification adjustment for net (loss) gain on cash flow hedges included in net income, net of tax $2; $1; $5 and $(1), respectively(6)(2)(14)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax(153)(149)(175)(517)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax$54 $$2,451 $(39)
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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New York Community Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
(unaudited)
(in millions, except share data)Shares OutstandingPreferred Stock (Par Value: $0.01)Common Stock (Par Value: $0.01)Paid-in Capital in excess of ParRetained EarningsTreasury Stock, at CostAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of TaxTotal Stockholders’ Equity
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Balance at June 30, 2023722,475,755$503 $$8,204 $3,205 $(217)$(642)$11,060 
Shares issued for restricted stock, net of forfeitures43,458— — — — — — — 
Compensation expense related to restricted stock awards0— — 13 — — — 13 
Net income0— — — 207 — — 207 
Dividends paid on common stock ($0.17)0— — — (125)— — (125)
Dividends paid on preferred stock ($15.94)0— — — (9)— — (9)
Purchase of common stock(33,956)— — — — — — — 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax0— — — — — (153)(153)
Balance at September 30, 2023722,485,257$503 $$8,217 $3,278 $(217)$(795)$10,993 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Balance at June 30, 2022466,243,078$503 $$6,114 $893 $(238)$(453)$6,824 
Shares issued for restricted stock, net of forfeitures— — — — — — — — 
Compensation expense related to restricted stock awards— — — — — — 
Net income— — — — 152 — — 152 
Dividends paid on common stock ($0.17)— — — — (80)— — (80)
Dividends paid on preferred stock ($15.94)— — — — (8)— — (8)
Purchase of common stock(107,022)— — — — — — — 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — — — — (149)(149)
Balance at September 30, 2022466,136,056 $503 $$6,121 $957 $(238)$(602)$6,746 


See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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New York Community Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
(unaudited)
(in millions, except share data)Shares OutstandingPreferred Stock (Par Value: $0.01)Common Stock (Par Value: $0.01)Paid-in Capital in excess of ParRetained EarningsTreasury Stock, at CostAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of TaxTotal Stockholders’ Equity
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Balance at December 31, 2022681,217,334$503 $$8,130 $1,041 $(237)$(620)$8,824 
Issuance and exercise of FDIC Equity appreciation instrument39,032,006— — 85 — — — 85 
Shares issued for restricted stock, net of forfeitures3,436,504— — (31)— 31 — — 
Compensation expense related to restricted stock awards— — — 33 — — — 33 
Net income— — — — 2,626 — — 2,626 
Dividends paid on common stock ($0.51)— — — — (364)— — (364)
Dividends paid on preferred stock ($47.82)— — — — (25)— — (25)
Purchase of common stock(1,200,587)— — — — (11)— (11)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — — — — (175)(175)
Balance at September 30, 2023722,485,257$503 $$8,217 $3,278 $(217)$(795)$10,993 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Balance at December 31, 2021465,015,643$503 $$6,126 $741 $(246)$(85)$7,044 
Shares issued for restricted stock, net of forfeitures2,939,365 — — (27)— 27 — — 
Compensation expense related to restricted stock awards— — — 22 — — — 22 
Net income— — — — 478 — — 478 
Dividends paid on common stock ($0.51)— — — — (237)— — (237)
Dividends paid on preferred stock ($47.82)— — — — (25)— — (25)
Purchase of common stock(1,818,952)— — — — (19)— (19)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax— — — — — — (517)(517)
Balance at September 30, 2022466,136,056 $503 $$6,121 $957 $(238)$(602)$6,746 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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New York Community Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)20232022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income$2,626 $478 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Provision for loan losses281 
Amortization of intangibles90 — 
Depreciation29 13 
Amortization of discounts and premiums, net(221)(8)
Net (gain) loss on securities
Net (gain) loss on sales of loans(73)— 
Net gain on sales of fixed assets— (2)
Gain on business acquisition(2,142)— 
Stock-based compensation33 22 
Deferred tax expense(32)— 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in other assets(135)65 
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities(358)51 
Purchases of securities held for trading(10)(75)
Proceeds from sales of securities held for trading10 75 
Change in loans held for sale, net(615)— 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(516)631 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from repayment of securities available for sale1,254 571 
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale1,341 — 
Purchase of securities available for sale(2,346)(2,190)
Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock1,069 311 
Purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock(912)(207)
Proceeds from bank-owned life insurance, net27 
Purchases of loans— (157)
Net Proceeds from sales of MSR's50 — 
Other changes in loans, net(3,077)(3,084)
(Purchases) dispositions of premises and equipment, net(42)
Cash acquired in business acquisition25,043 — 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities22,407 (4,742)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net (decrease) increase in deposits(9,641)6,646 
Net decrease in short-term borrowed funds(705)115 
Proceeds from long-term borrowed funds3,675 6,930 
Repayments of long-term borrowed funds(9,725)(9,810)
Net receipt of payments of loans serviced for others(48)— 
Cash dividends paid on common stock(364)(237)
Cash dividends paid on preferred stock(25)(25)
Treasury stock repurchased— (7)
Payments relating to treasury shares received for restricted stock award tax payments(11)(12)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(16,844)3,600 
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (1)
5,047 (511)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year (1)
2,082 2,211 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of year (1)
$7,129 $1,700 
Supplemental information:
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Cash paid for interest$1,656 $399 
Cash paid for income taxes32 13 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Transfers to repossessed assets from loans$$— 
Securitization of loans to mortgage-backed securities available for sale109 157 
Shares issued for restricted stock awards31 27 
Business Combination:
Fair value of tangible assets acquired37,526 — 
Intangible assets464 — 
Liabilities assumed35,763 — 
Issuance of FDIC Equity appreciation instrument85 — 
(1) For further information on restricted cash, see Note 14 - Derivative and Hedging Activities

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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New York Community Bancorp, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements


Note 1 - Organization and Basis of Presentation

Organization

New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (on a stand-alone basis, the “Parent Company” or, collectively with its subsidiaries, the “Company” or "we") was organized under Delaware law on July 20, 1993 and is the holding company for Flagstar Bank N.A. (hereinafter referred to as the “Bank”). The Company is headquartered in Hicksville, New York with regional headquarters in Troy, Michigan.

The Company is subject to regulation, examination and supervision by the Federal Reserve. The Bank is a National Association, subject to federal regulation and oversight by the OCC.

On November 23, 1993, the Company issued its initial offering of common stock (par value: $0.01 per share) at a price of $25.00 per share ($0.93 per share on a split-adjusted basis, reflecting the impact of nine stock splits between 1994 and 2004). The Company has grown organically and through a series of accretive mergers and acquisitions, culminating in its acquisition of Flagstar Bancorp, Inc., which closed on December 1, 2022 and the Signature Transaction which closed on March 20, 2023.

Flagstar Bank, N.A. currently operates 436 branches across nine states, including strong footholds in the Northeast and Midwest and exposure to markets in the Southeast and West Coast. Flagstar Mortgage operates nationally through a wholesale network of approximately 3,000 third-party mortgage originators. Flagstar Bank N.A. also operates through eight local divisions, each with a history of service and strength: Queens County Savings Bank, Roslyn Savings Bank, Richmond County Savings Bank, Roosevelt Savings Bank, and Atlantic Bank in New York; Garden State Community Bank in New Jersey; Ohio Savings Bank in Ohio; and AmTrust Bank in Arizona and Florida.

Basis of Presentation

The following is a description of the significant accounting and reporting policies that the Company and its subsidiaries follow in preparing and presenting their consolidated financial statements, which conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and to general practices within the banking industry. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates are used in connection with the determination of the allowance for credit losses, mortgage servicing rights, the Flagstar acquisition and the Signature Transaction.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and other entities in which the Company has a controlling financial interest. All inter-company accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. The Company currently has certain unconsolidated subsidiaries in the form of wholly-owned statutory business trusts, which were formed to issue guaranteed capital securities. See Note 11 “Borrowed Funds,” for additional information regarding these trusts.

When necessary, certain reclassifications have been made to prior-year amounts to conform to the current-year presentation.

Loans

Effective January 1, 2023, the Corporation adopted the provisions of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2022-02, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures" (ASU 2022-02), which eliminated the accounting for troubled debt restructurings (TDRs) while expanding loan modification and vintage disclosure requirements. Under ASU 2022-02, the Corporation assesses all loan modifications to determine whether one is granted to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty, regardless of whether the modified loan terms include a concession. Modifications granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty may be in the form of an interest rate reduction, an other-than-insignificant payment delay, a term extension, principal forgiveness or a combination thereof (collectively referred to as Troubled Debt Modifications or TDMs).
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Prior to the adoption of ASU 2022-02, the Company accounted for certain loan modifications and restructurings as TDRs. In general, a modification or restructuring of a loan constituted a TDR if the Company granted a concession to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty.

Adoption of New Accounting Standards

StandardDescriptionEffective Date
ASU 2022-02- Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures Issued March 2022ASU 2022-02 eliminates prior accounting guidance for TDRs, while enhancing disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancings and restructurings by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. The standard also requires that an entity disclose current-period gross charge-offs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investments in leases.
The Company adopted ASU 2022-02 effective January 1, 2023 using a modified retrospective transition approach for the amendments related to the recognition and measurement of TDRs. The impact of the adoption resulted in an immaterial change to the allowance for credit losses ("ACL"), thus no adjustment to retained earnings was recorded. Disclosures have been updated to reflect information on loan modifications given to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty as presented in Note 6. TDR disclosures are presented for comparative periods only and are not required to be updated in current periods. Additionally, the current year vintage disclosure included in Note 6 has been updated to reflect gross charge-offs by year of origination for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
ASU 2023-02 Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method Issued: March 2023ASU 2023-02 permits reporting entities to elect to account for their tax equity investments, regardless of the tax credit program from which the income tax credits are received, using the proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met.The Company adopted ASU 2023-02 effective January 1, 2023 and it did not have a significant impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 - Computation of Earnings per Common Share

Earnings per Common Share (Basic and Diluted)

Basic EPS is computed by dividing the net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed using the same method as basic EPS, however, the computation reflects the potential dilution that would occur if outstanding in-the-money stock options were exercised and converted into common stock.

Unvested stock-based compensation awards containing non-forfeitable rights to dividends paid on the Company’s common stock are considered participating securities, and therefore are included in the two-class method for calculating EPS. Under the two-class method, all earnings (distributed and undistributed) are allocated to common shares and participating securities based on their respective rights to receive dividends on the common stock. The Company grants restricted stock to certain employees under its stock-based compensation plan. Recipients receive cash dividends during the vesting periods of these awards, including on the unvested portion of such awards. Since these dividends are non-forfeitable, the unvested awards are considered participating securities and therefore have earnings allocated to them.

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The following table presents the Company’s computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share:

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions, except share and per share amounts)2023202220232022
Net income available to common stockholders$199 $144 $2,601 $453 
Less: Dividends paid on and earnings allocated to participating securities(2)(2)(27)(6)
Earnings applicable to common stock$197 $142 $2,574 $447 
Weighted average common shares outstanding722,486,509465,115,180710,684,522465,354,754
Basic earnings per common share$0.27 $0.31 $3.62 $0.96 
Earnings applicable to common stock$197 $142 $2,574 $447 
Weighted average common shares outstanding722,486,509465,115,180710,684,522465,354,754
Potential dilutive common shares2,426,381979,1771,753,527926,184
Total shares for diluted earnings per common share computation724,912,890 466,094,357712,438,049 466,280,938
Diluted earnings per common share and common share equivalents$0.27 $0.30 $3.61 $0.96 
Note 3 - Business Combinations

Signature Bridge Bank

On March 20, 2023, the Company’s wholly owned bank subsidiary, Flagstar Bank N.A. (the “Bank”), entered into a Purchase and Assumption Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), as receiver (the "FDIC Receiver") of Signature Bridge Bank, N.A. (“Signature”) to acquire certain assets and assume certain liabilities of Signature (the “Signature Transaction”). Headquartered in New York, New York, Signature Bank was a full-service commercial bank that operated 29 branches in New York, seven branches in California, two branches in North Carolina, one branch in Connecticut, and one branch in Nevada. In connection with the Signature Transaction the Bank assumed all of Signature’s branches. The Bank acquired only certain parts of Signature it believes to be financially and strategically complementary that are intended to enhance the Company’s future growth.

Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the Company was not required to make a cash payment to the FDIC on March 20, 2023 as consideration for the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. As the Company and the FDIC remain engaged in ongoing discussions which may impact the assets and liabilities acquired or assumed by the Company in the Signature Transaction, the Company may be required to make a payment to the FDIC or the FDIC may be required to make a payment to the Company on the Settlement Date, which will be one year after March 20, 2023, or as agreed upon by the FDIC and the Company.

In addition, as part of the consideration for the Signature Transaction, the Company granted the FDIC equity appreciation rights in the common stock of the Company under an equity appreciation instrument (the "Equity Appreciation Instrument"). On March 31, 2023, the Company issued 39,032,006 shares of Company common stock to the FDIC pursuant to the Equity Appreciation Instrument. On May 19, 2023, the FDIC completed the secondary offering of those shares.

The Company has determined that the Signature Transaction constitutes a business combination as defined by ASC 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"). ASC 805 establishes principles and requirements as to how the acquirer of a business recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree. Accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed have been recorded based on their estimated fair values based on initial valuations as of March 20, 2023.

Under the Agreement, the Company is expected to provide certain services to the FDIC to assist the FDIC in its administration of certain assets and liabilities which were not assumed by the Company and which remain under the control of the FDIC (the “Interim Servicing”). The Interim Servicing includes activities related to the servicing of loan portfolios not acquired on behalf of the FDIC for a period of up to one year from the date of the Signature Transaction unless such loans are sold or transferred at an earlier time by the FDIC or until cancelled by the FDIC upon 60-days’ notice. The Interim Servicing may include other ancillary services requested by the FDIC to assist in their administration of the remaining assets and liabilities of Signature Bank. The FDIC will reimburse the Company for costs associated with the Interim Servicing based upon an agreed upon fee which approximates the cost to provide such services. As the FDIC intends to reimburse the Company for
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the costs to service the loans, neither a servicing asset nor servicing liability was recognized as part of the Signature Transaction.

The Company did not enter into a loss sharing arrangement with the FDIC in connection with the Signature Transaction.

As the Company finalizes its analysis of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, there may be adjustments to the recorded carrying values. In many cases, the determination of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed required management to make estimates about discount rates, future expected cash flows, market conditions and other future events that are highly subjective in nature and subject to change. While the Company believes that the information available on September 30, 2023, provided a reasonable basis for estimating fair value, the Company may obtain additional information and evidence during the measurement period that may result in changes to the estimated fair value amounts. Fair values subject to change include, but are not limited to, those related to loans and leases, certain deposits, intangibles, deferred tax assets and liabilities and certain other assets and other liabilities.

A summary of the net assets acquired and the estimated fair value adjustments resulting in the bargain purchase gain is as follows:

(in millions)March 20, 2023
Net assets acquired before fair value adjustments$2,973 
  Fair value adjustments:
    Loans(727)
    Core deposit and other intangibles464 
    Certificates of deposit27 
    Other net assets and liabilities39 
    FDIC Equity Appreciation Instrument(85)
Deferred tax liability(690)
Bargain purchase gain on Signature Transaction, as initially reported$2,001 
Measurement period adjustments, excluding taxes53 
Change in deferred tax liability88 
Bargain purchase gain on Signature Transaction, as adjusted$2,142 

In connection with the Signature Transaction, the Company recorded a bargain purchase gain, as adjusted, of approximately $2.1 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, which is included in non-interest income in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income.

The bargain purchase gain represents the excess of the estimated fair value of the assets acquired (including cash payments received from the FDIC) over the estimated fair value of the liabilities assumed and is influenced significantly by the FDIC-assisted transaction process. Under the FDIC-assisted transaction process, only certain assets and liabilities are transferred to the acquirer and, depending on the nature and amount of the acquirers bid, the FDIC may be required to make a cash payment to the Company and the Company may be required to make a cash payment to the FDIC.

The assets acquired and liabilities assumed and consideration paid in the Signature Transaction were initially recorded at their estimated fair values based on management’s best estimates using information available at the date of the Signature Transaction, and are subject to adjustment for up to one year after the closing date of the Signature Transaction. The Company and the FDIC are engaged in ongoing discussions and settlement payments have been made that have impacted certain assets acquired or certain liabilities assumed by the Company on March 20, 2023 and are included as measurement period adjustments in the table below.
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(in millions)As Initially ReportedMeasurement Period AdjustmentsAs Adjusted
Purchase Price consideration$85 $— $85 
Fair value of assets acquired:
Cash & cash equivalents25,043 — 25,043 
Loans held for sale232 — 232 
Loans held for investment:
Commercial and industrial10,102 (214)9,888 
Commercial real estate1,942 (262)1,680 
Consumer and other174 (1)173 
Total loans held for investment12,218 (477)11,741 
CDI and other intangible assets464 — 464 
Other assets679 (169)510 
Total assets acquired38,636 (646)37,990 
Fair value of liabilities assumed:
Deposits33,568 — 33,568 
Other liabilities2,982 (787)2,195 
Total liabilities assumed36,550 (787)35,763 
Fair value of net identifiable assets2,086 141 2,227 
Bargain purchase gain$2,001 $141 $2,142 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded preliminary measurement period adjustments to adjust the estimated fair value of loans and leases acquired and adjust other assets and accrued expenses and other liabilities for balances ultimately retained by the FDIC. Additionally, $449 million of loans were returned to the FDIC in accordance with the purchase and sale agreement. The Company also recognized a net change in the deferred tax liability due to the measurement period adjustments and the secondary offering of shares completed by the FDIC.

Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

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, reflecting assumptions that a market participant would use when pricing an asset or liability. In some cases, the estimation of fair values requires management to make estimates about discount rates, future expected cash flows, market conditions, and other future events that are highly subjective in nature and are subject to change. Described below are the methods used to determine the fair values of the significant assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Signature Transaction.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The estimated fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates their stated face amounts, as these financial instruments are either due on demand or have short-term maturities.

Loans and leases

The fair value for loans was based on a discounted cash flow methodology that considered credit loss expectations, market interest rates and other market factors such as liquidity from the perspective of a market participant. Loans were grouped together according to similar characteristics and were treated in the aggregate when applying various valuation techniques. The probability of default, loss given default and prepayment assumptions were the key factors driving credit losses which were embedded into the estimated cash flows. These assumptions were informed by internal data on loan characteristics, historical loss experience, and current and forecasted economic conditions. The interest and liquidity component of the estimate was determined by discounting interest and principal cash flows through the expected life of each loan. The discount rates used for loans are based on current market rates for new originations of comparable loans and include adjustments for liquidity. The discount rates do not include a factor for credit losses as that has been included as a reduction to the estimated cash flows. Acquired loans were marked to fair value and adjusted for any PCD gross up as of the date of the Signature Transaction.
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Deposit Liabilities

The fair value of deposit liabilities with no stated maturity (i.e., non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing checking accounts) is equal to the carrying amounts payable on demand. The fair value of certificates of deposit represents contractual cash flows, discounted using interest rates currently offered on deposits with similar characteristics and remaining maturities.

Core Deposit Intangible

Core deposit intangible (“CDI”) is a measure of the value of non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, and money market accounts that are acquired in a business combination. The fair value of the CDI stemming from any given business combination is based on the present value of the expected cost savings attributable to the core deposit funding, relative to an alternative source of funding. The CDI relating to the Signature Transaction will be amortized over an estimated useful life of 10 years using the sum of years digits depreciation method. The Company evaluates such identifiable intangibles for impairment when an indication of impairment exists. CDI does not significantly impact our liquidity or capital ratios.

PCD loans

Purchased loans that reflect a more than insignificant deterioration of credit from origination are considered PCD. For PCD loans and leases, the initial estimate of expected credit losses is recognized in the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) on the date of acquisition using the same methodology as other loans and leases held-for-investment. The following table provides a summary of loans and leases purchased as part of the Signature Transaction with credit deterioration and the associated credit loss reserve at acquisition:

(in millions)Total
Par value (UPB)$583 
ACL at acquisition(13)
Non-credit (discount)(76)
Fair value$494 

Unaudited Pro Forma Information – Signature Transaction

The Company’s operating results for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended September 30, 2023 include the operating results of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities of Signature Bridge Bank, N.A. subsequent to the acquisition on March 20, 2023. Due to the use of multiple systems and integration of the operating activities into those of the Company, historical reporting for the former Signature operations is impracticable and thus disclosures of the revenue from the assets acquired and income before income taxes is impracticable for the period subsequent to acquisition.

Signature Bridge Bank, N.A. was only in operation from March 12 to March 20, 2023 and does not have historical financial information on which we could base pro forma information. Additionally, we did not acquire all assets or assume all liabilities of Signature and the historical operations are not consistent with the transaction. Therefore, it is impracticable to provide pro forma information on revenues and earnings for the Signature Transaction in accordance with ASC 805-10-50-2.

Flagstar Bank

On December 1, 2022, the Company closed the acquisition of Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. (“Flagstar Bancorp”) in an all-stock transaction. The acquisition of Flagstar has been accounted for as a business combination. The Company recorded the estimate of fair value based on initial valuations available at December 1, 2022. The Company continues to review these valuations and certain of these estimated fair values are considered preliminary as of September 30, 2023, and subject to adjustment for up to one year after December 1, 2022. While the Company believes that the information available on December 1, 2022 provided a reasonable basis for estimating fair value, the Company may obtain additional information and evidence during the measurement period that would result in changes to the estimated fair value amounts. Valuations subject to change include, but are not limited to, loans and leases, certain deposits, intangibles, deferred tax assets and liabilities and certain other assets and other liabilities.

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Note 4 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following table sets forth the components in accumulated other comprehensive income:

(in millions)For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Amount Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (1)
Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities:$— Net gain on securities
— Income tax expense
$— Net gain on securities, net of tax
Unrealized gains on cash flow hedges:$19 Interest expense
(5)Income tax benefit
$14 Net gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax
Amortization of defined benefit pension plan items:
Past service liability$— 
Included in the computation of net periodic credit (2)
Actuarial losses(2)
Included in the computation of net periodic cost (2)
(2)Total before tax
— Income tax benefit
$(2)Amortization of defined benefit pension plan items, net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period$12 
(1)Amounts in parentheses indicate expense items.
(2)See Note 12 - Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits for additional information.

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Note 5 - Investment Securities

The following tables summarize the Company’s portfolio of debt securities available for sale and equity investments with readily determinable fair values:
September 30, 2023
(in millions)Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainGross Unrealized LossFair Value
Debt securities available-for-sale
Mortgage-Related Debt Securities:
GSE certificates$1,378 $— $214 $1,164 
GSE CMOs4,883 — 532 4,351 
Private Label CMOs177 — 174 
Total mortgage-related debt securities$6,438 $— $749 $5,689 
Other Debt Securities:
U. S. Treasury obligations$195 $— $— $195 
GSE debentures2,041 383 1,659 
Asset-backed securities (1)
319 — 313 
Municipal bonds— 
Corporate bonds769 35 737 
Foreign notes35 — 33 
Capital trust notes97 11 91 
Total other debt securities$3,463 $$438 $3,034 
Total debt securities available for sale$9,901 $$1,187 $8,723 
Equity securities:
Mutual funds$16 $— $$13 
Total equity securities$16 $— $$13 
Total securities (2)
$9,917 $$1,190 $8,736 
(1)The underlying assets of the asset-backed securities are substantially guaranteed by the U.S. Government.
(2)Excludes accrued interest receivable of $39 million included in other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Condition.


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December 31, 2022
(in millions)Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainGross Unrealized LossFair Value
Debt securities available-for-sale
Mortgage-Related Debt Securities:
GSE certificates$1,457 $— $160 $1,297 
GSE CMOs3,600 300 3,301 
Private Label CMOs185 — 191 
Total mortgage-related debt securities$5,242 $$460 $4,789 
Other Debt Securities:
U. S. Treasury obligations$1,491 $— $$1,487 
GSE debentures1,749 — 351 1,398 
Asset-backed securities (1)
375 — 14 361 
Municipal bonds30 — — 30 
Corporate bonds913 30 885 
Foreign Notes20 — — 20 
Capital trust notes97 12 90 
Total other debt securities$4,675 $$411 $4,271 
Total other securities available for sale$9,917 $14 $871 $9,060 
Equity securities:
Mutual funds$16 $— $$14 
Total equity securities$16 $— $$14 
Total securities (2)
$9,933 $14 $873 $9,074 
(1)The underlying assets of the asset-backed securities are substantially guaranteed by the U.S. Government.
(2)Excludes accrued interest receivable of $31 million included in other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Condition.

At September 30, 2023, the Company had $578 million and $329 million of FHLB-NY stock, at cost and FHLB-Indianapolis stock, at cost, respectively. At December 31, 2022, the Company had $762 million and $329 million of FHLB-NY stock, at cost and FHLB-Indianapolis stock, at cost, respectively. The Company maintains an investment in FHLB-NY stock partly in conjunction with its membership in the FHLB and partly related to its access to the FHLB funding it utilizes. In addition, at September 30, 2023, the Company had $203 million of Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost. The Company had $176 million of Federal Reserve Bank stock, at December 31, 2022.

There were no unrealized losses on equity securities recognized in earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2023. For the three months ended September 30, 2022 there were unrealized losses on equity securities of $1 million recognized in earnings. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 there were unrealized losses on equity securities of $1 million and $2 million recognized in earnings, respectively.

The following table summarizes, by contractual maturity, the amortized cost of securities at September 30, 2023:

Mortgage- Related SecuritiesU.S. Government and GSE ObligationsState, County, and Municipal
Other Debt Securities (1)
Fair Value
( in millions)
Available-for-Sale Debt Securities:
Due within one year$20 $492 $— $— $508 
Due from one to five years179 150 — 457 776 
Due from five to ten years319 1,427 407 1,714 
Due after ten years5,920 167 — 356 5,725 
Total debt securities available for sale$6,438 $2,236 $$1,220 $8,723 
(1)Includes corporate bonds, capital trust notes, foreign notes, and asset-backed securities.





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The following table presents securities having a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and for twelve months or longer as of September 30, 2023:

Less than Twelve MonthsTwelve Months or LongerTotal
(in millions)Fair ValueUnrealized LossFair ValueUnrealized LossFair ValueUnrealized Loss
Temporarily Impaired Securities:
U. S. Treasury obligations$— $— $— $— $— $— 
U.S. Government agency and GSE obligations216 1,367 382 1,583 383 
GSE certificates341 23 823 191 1,164 214 
Private Label CMOs140 — — 140 
GSE CMOs3,234 180 1,117 352 4,351 532 
Asset-backed securities— — 280 280 
Municipal bonds— — 
Corporate bonds— — 405 35 405 35 
Foreign notes24 33 
Capital trust notes— — 81 11 81 11 
Equity securities— — 13 13 
Total temporarily impaired securities$3,955 $208 $4,101 $982 $8,056 $1,190 

The following table presents securities having a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and for twelve months or longer as of December 31, 2022:

Less than Twelve MonthsTwelve Months or LongerTotal
(in millions)Fair ValueUnrealized LossFair ValueUnrealized LossFair ValueUnrealized Loss
Temporarily Impaired Securities:
U. S. Treasury obligations$1,487 $$— $— $1,487 $
U.S. Government agency and GSE obligations243 1,156 346 1,399 351 
GSE certificates871 46 420 114 1,291 160 
GSE CMOs2,219 36 925 264 3,144 300 
Asset-backed securities61 262 12 323 14 
Municipal bonds— — 16 — 
Corporate bonds698 27 97 795 30 
Foreign notes20 — — — 20 — 
Capital trust notes46 34 10 80 12 
Equity securities— 10 14 
Total temporarily impaired securities$5,658 $122 $2,911 $751 $8,569 $873 

The investment securities designated as having a continuous loss position for twelve months or more at September 30, 2023 consisted of sixty-three agency collateralized mortgage obligations, six capital trusts notes, nine asset-backed securities, thirteen corporate bonds, forty-one US government agency bonds, 302 mortgage-backed securities, one mutual fund, one municipal bond, and one foreign note. The investment securities designated as having a continuous loss position for twelve months or more at December 31, 2022 consisted of twenty-three agency collateralized mortgage obligations, five capital trusts notes, seven asset-backed securities, two corporate bonds, thirty-three US government agency bonds, 133 mortgage-backed securities, one mutual fund, and one municipal bond.

The Company evaluates available-for-sale debt securities in unrealized loss positions at least quarterly to determine if an allowance for credit losses is required. We also assess whether (i) we intend to sell, or (ii) it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of these criteria is met, any previously recognized allowances are charged off and the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. If neither of the aforementioned criteria are met, we evaluate whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded for the credit loss, limited
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by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income.

In the first quarter of 2023, the company held a $20 million corporate bond in Signature Bank which was placed into receivership on March 12, 2023. We have taken a $20 million provision for credit loss and charged-off this security during the three months ended March 31, 2023.

None of the remaining unrealized losses identified as of September 30, 2023 or December 31, 2022 relates to the marketability of the securities or the issuers’ ability to honor redemption obligations. Rather, the unrealized losses relate to changes in interest rates relative to when the investment securities were purchased, and do not indicate credit-related impairment. Management based this conclusion on an analysis of each issuer including a detailed credit assessment of each issuer. The Company does not intend to sell, and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the positions before the recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be at maturity. As such, no allowance for credit losses remains with respect to debt securities as of September 30, 2023.
Note 6 - Loans and Leases

The Company classifies loans that we have the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity as LHFI. We report LHFI loans at their amortized cost, which includes the outstanding principal balance adjusted for any unamortized premiums, discounts, deferred fees and unamortized fair value for acquired loans:

September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
(dollars in millions)AmountPercent of
Loans
Held for
Investment
AmountPercent of
Loans
Held for
Investment
Loans and Leases Held for Investment:
Mortgage Loans:
Multi-family$37,698 44.9 %$38,130 55.3 %
Commercial real estate10,48612.5 %8,52612.4 %
One-to-four family first mortgage5,8827.0 %5,8218.4 %
Acquisition, development, and construction2,9103.5 %1,9962.8 %
Total mortgage loans held for investment (1)
$56,976 67.9 %$54,473 78.9 %
Other Loans:
Commercial and industrial21,27525.3 %10,59715.4 %
Lease financing, net of unearned income of $243 and $85, respectively3,1483.7 %1,6792.4 %
Total commercial and industrial loans (2)
24,42329.0 %12,27617.8 %
Other2,5963.1 %2,2523.3 %
Total other loans held for investment27,01932.1 %14,52821.1 %
Total loans and leases held for investment (1)
$83,995 100.0 %$69,001 100.0 %
Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases(619)(393)
Total loans and leases held for investment, net83,37668,608
Loans held for sale, at fair value1,926 1,115
Total loans and leases, net$85,302 $69,723 
(1)Excludes accrued interest receivable of $405 million and $292 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, which is included in other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Condition.
(2)Includes specialty finance loans and leases of $5.2 billion and $4.4 billion at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

Loans with Government Guarantees

Substantially all LGG are insured or guaranteed by the FHA or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Nonperforming repurchased loans in this portfolio earn interest at a rate based upon the 10-year U.S. Treasury note rate from the time the underlying loan becomes 60 days delinquent until the loan is conveyed to HUD (if foreclosure timelines are met), which is not paid by the FHA until claimed. The Bank has a unilateral option to repurchase loans sold to GNMA if the loan is due, but unpaid, for three consecutive months (typically referred to as 90 days past due) and can recover losses through a claims process from the guarantor. These loans are recorded in loans held for investment and the liability to repurchase the loans is recorded in other liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Condition. Certain loans within our portfolio may be subject to
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indemnifications and insurance limits which expose us to limited credit risk. As of September 30, 2023, LGG loans totaled $563 million and the repurchase liability was $362 million.

Repossessed assets and the associated net claims related to government guaranteed loans are recorded in other assets and was $12 million at September 30, 2023.

Loans Held-for-Sale

Loans held-for-sale at September 30, 2023 totaled $1.9 billion, up from $1.1 billion at December 31, 2022. The Signature Transaction contributed $360 million in Small Business Administration ("SBA") loans to this increase. We classify loans as held for sale when we originate or purchase loans that we intend to sell. We have elected the fair value option for nearly all of this portfolio, except the SBA loans. We estimate the fair value of mortgage loans based on quoted market prices for securities backed by similar types of loans, where available, or by discounting estimated cash flows using observable inputs inclusive of interest rates, prepayment speeds and loss assumptions for similar collateral.
Asset Quality
All asset quality information excludes LGG that are insured by U.S government agencies.
A loan generally is classified as a non-accrual loan when it is 90 days or more past due or when it is deemed to be impaired because the Company no longer expects to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, management ceases the accrual of interest owed, and previously accrued interest is charged against interest income. A loan is generally returned to accrual status when the loan is current and management has reasonable assurance that the loan will be fully collectible. Interest income on non-accrual loans is recorded when received in cash. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 we had no loans that were nonperforming and still accruing.
The following table presents information regarding the quality of the Company’s loans held for investment at September 30, 2023:
(in millions)Loans 30-89 Days Past DueNon- Accrual LoansTotal Past Due LoansCurrent LoansTotal Loans Receivable
Multi-family$60 $102 $162 $37,536 $37,698 
Commercial real estate26 157 183 10,303 10,486 
One-to-four family first mortgage19 90 109 5,773 5,882 
Acquisition, development, and construction2,908 2,910 
Commercial and industrial(1)
43 65 108 24,315 24,423 
Other20 19 39 2,557 2,596 
Total$169 $434 $603 $83,392 $83,995 
(1)Includes lease financing receivables, all of which were current.
The following table presents information regarding the quality of the Company’s loans held for investment at December 31, 2022:

(in millions)Loans 30-89 Days Past DueNon- Accrual LoansTotal Past Due LoansCurrent LoansTotal Loans Receivable
Multi-family$34 $13 $47 $38,083 $38,130 
Commercial real estate20 22 8,504 8,526 
One-to-four family first mortgage21 92 113 5,708 5,821 
Acquisition, development, and construction— — — 1,996 1,996 
Commercial and industrial(1)
12,271 12,276 
Other11 13 24 2,228 2,252 
Total$70 $141 $211 $68,790 $69,001 
(1)Includes lease financing receivables, all of which were current.
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The following table summarizes the Company’s portfolio of loans held for investment by credit quality indicator at September 30, 2023:

Mortgage LoansOther Loans
(in millions)Multi- FamilyCommercial Real EstateOne-to- Four FamilyAcquisition, Development, and ConstructionTotal Mortgage Loans
Commercial and Industrial(1)
OtherTotal Other Loans
Credit Quality Indicator:
Pass(2)
$36,027 $9,248 $5,780 $2,894 $53,949 $24,162 $2,572 $26,734 
Special mention776 425 15 1,219 94 — 94 
Substandard895 813 99 1,808 160 24 184 
Doubtful— — — — — — 
Total$37,698 $10,486 $5,882 $2,910 $56,976 $24,423 $2,596 $27,019 
(1)Includes lease financing receivables, all of which were classified as Pass.
(2)Pass includes 1-6W.
The following table summarizes the Company’s portfolio of loans held for investment by credit quality indicator at December 31, 2022:

Mortgage LoansOther Loans
(in millions)Multi- FamilyCommercial Real EstateOne-to- Four FamilyAcquisition, Development, and ConstructionTotal Mortgage Loans
Commercial and Industrial(1)
OtherTotal Other Loans
Credit Quality Indicator:
Pass(2)
$36,622 $7,871 $5,710 $1,992 $52,195 $12,208 $2,238 $14,446 
Special mention864 230 1,106 18 — 18 
Substandard644 425 103 — 1,172 50 14 64 
Doubtful— — — — — — — — 
Total$38,130 $8,526 $5,821 $1,996 $54,473 $12,276 $2,252 $14,528 
(1)Includes lease financing receivables, all of which were classified as Pass.
(2) Pass includes 1-6W.
The preceding classifications are the most current ones available and generally have been updated within the last twelve months. In addition, they follow regulatory guidelines and can generally be described as follows: pass loans are of satisfactory quality; special mention loans have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention; substandard loans are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged (these loans have a well-defined weakness and there is a possibility that the Company will sustain some loss); and doubtful loans, based on existing circumstances, have weaknesses that make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable. In addition, one-to-four family loans are classified based on the duration of the delinquency.
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The following table presents, by credit quality indicator, loan class, and year of origination, the amortized cost basis of the Company’s loans and leases as of September 30, 2023:

Vintage Year
(in millions)20232022202120202019Prior To 2019Revolving LoansRevolving Loans Converted to Term LoansTotal
Pass(1)
$2,218 $13,695 $10,148 $9,547 $5,247 $11,115 $1,972 $$53,949 
Special Mention46 26 176 211 758 — — 1,219 
Substandard44 18 32 38 331 1,342 — 1,808 
Doubtful— — — — — — — — — 
Total mortgage loans$2,264 $13,759 $10,206 $9,761 $5,789 $13,215 $1,972 $10 $56,976 
Current-period gross writeoffs— — — — (2)(17)— — (19)
Pass(1)
$8,458 $3,924 $1,980 $1,619 $993 $1,021 $8,418 $321 $26,734 
Special Mention24 37 13 — 94 
Substandard16 28 21 16 46 42 10 184 
Doubtful— — — — — — — 
Total other loans$8,481 $3,976 $2,014 $1,638 $1,035 $1,080 $8,464 $331 $27,019 
Current-period gross writeoffs$(6)$(2)$(1)$(1)$(2)$(3)$— $— $(15)
Total$10,745 $17,735 $— $12,220 $11,399 $6,824 $14,295 $10,436 $341 $83,995 
(1) Pass includes 1-6W.

When management determines that foreclosure is probable, for loans that are individually evaluated the expected credit losses are based on the fair value of the collateral adjusted for selling costs. When the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty at the reporting date and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral, the collateral-dependent practical expedient has been elected and expected credit losses are based on the fair value of the collateral at the reporting date, adjusted for selling costs as appropriate. For CRE loans, collateral properties include office buildings, warehouse/distribution buildings, shopping centers, apartment buildings, residential and commercial tract development. The primary source of repayment on these loans is expected to come from the sale, permanent financing or lease of the real property collateral. CRE loans are impacted by fluctuations in collateral values, as well as the ability of the borrower to obtain permanent financing.
The following table summarizes the extent to which collateral secures the Company’s collateral-dependent loans held for investment by collateral type as of September 30, 2023:

Collateral Type
(in millions)Real PropertyOther
Multi-family$102 $— 
Commercial real estate170 — 
One-to-four family first mortgage100 — 
Commercial and industrial— 33 
Other— — 
Total collateral-dependent loans held for investment$372 $33 

Other collateral type consists of taxi medallions, cash, accounts receivable and inventory.
There were no significant changes in the extent to which collateral secures the Company’s collateral-dependent financial assets during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had $92 million and $121 million of residential mortgage loans in the process of foreclosure and no residential mortgage loans in the process of foreclosure, respectively.
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Modifications to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty

Effective January 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU 2022-02- Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures. For additional information on the adoption, refer to Note 1 - Organization and Basis of Presentation.

When borrowers are experiencing financial difficulty, the Company may make certain loan modifications as part of loss mitigation strategies to maximize expected payment. Modifications in the form of principal forgiveness, an interest rate reduction, or an other-than-insignificant payment delay or a term extension that have occurred in the current reporting period to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty are disclosed along with the financial impact of the modifications.

The following table summarizes the amortized cost basis of loans modified during the reporting period to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty, disaggregated by class of financing receivable and type of modification:

Amortized Cost
(dollars in millions)Interest Rate ReductionTerm ExtensionCombination - Interest Rate Reduction & Term ExtensionTotalPercent of Total Loan class
Three months ended September 30, 2023
Multi-family$100 $— $— $100 0.95 %
Commercial real estate67 — — 67 0.64 %
One-to-four family first mortgage0.10 %
Commercial and Industrial11 14 0.07 %
Other Consumer— — 0.04 %
Total$171 $12 $$188 
Nine months ended September 30, 2023
Multi-family$100 $— $— $100 0.95 %
Commercial real estate119 — — 119 1.13 %
One-to-four family first mortgage12 0.20 %
Commercial and Industrial18 21 0.09 %
Other Consumer$— $— $0.04 %
Total$223 $22 $$253 

The following table describes the financial effect of the modification made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty:

Interest Rate ReductionTerm Extension
Weighted-average contractual interest rate
FromToWeighted-average Term (in years)
Three months ended September 30, 2023
Multi-family7.73 %6.17 %
Commercial real estate10.77 %4.32 %
One-to-four family first mortgage— %— %9.9
Commercial and industrial8.02 %7.74 %0.36
Other Consumer9.28 %4.75 %4.8
Nine months ended September 30, 2023
Multi-family7.73 %6.17 %
Commercial real estate10.48 %4.18 %
One-to-four family first mortgage— %— %12.1
Commercial and industrial8.02 %7.74 %0.46
Other Consumer14.49 %8.00 %4.8

As of September 30, 2023, there were $3 million one-to-four family first mortgages that were modified for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty that received term extension and subsequently defaulted during the period and $5 million one-to-four family first mortgages that were combination modifications and subsequently defaulted during the period.

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The performance of loans made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty in which modifications were made is closely monitored to understand the effectiveness of modification efforts. Loans are considered to be in payment default at 90 or more days past due. The following table depicts the performance of loans that have been modified during the reporting period:

September 30, 2023
(dollars in millions)Current30 - 89 Past Due90+ Past DueTotal
One-to-four family first mortgage1910
Commercial and industrial2121
Other Consumer11
Total$23 $— $$32 

Troubled Debt Restructurings Prior to Adoption of ASU 2022-02

Prior to the adoption of ASU 2022-02, the Company accounted for certain loan modifications and restructurings as TDRs. In general, a modification or restructuring of a loan constituted a TDR if the Company granted a concession to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty. A loan modified as a TDR was generally placed on non-accrual status until the Company determined that future collection of principal and interest is reasonably assured, which requires, among other things, that the borrower demonstrate performance according to the restructured terms for a period of at least six consecutive months. In determining the Company’s allowance for loan and lease losses, reasonably expected TDRs were individually evaluated and consist of criticized, classified, or maturing loans that will have a modification processed within the next three months.

In an effort to proactively manage delinquent loans, the Company has selectively extended to certain borrowers concessions such as rate reductions, extension of maturity dates, and forbearance agreements. As of September 30, 2022, loans on which concessions were made with respect to rate reductions and/or extension of maturity dates amounted to $45 million.

The following table presents information regarding the Company's TDRs as of September 30, 2022:

September 30, 2022
(dollars in millions)AccruingNon- AccrualTotal
Loan Category:
Multi-family$— $$
Commercial real estate161935
Commercial and industrial (1)
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Total$16 $29 $45 
(1) Includes $4 million of taxi medallion-related loans at September 30, 2022.

The financial effects of the Company’s TDRs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 are summarized as follows:

Weighted Average Interest Rate
(dollars in millions)Number of LoansPre- Modification Recorded InvestmentPost- Modification Recorded InvestmentPre- ModificationPost- ModificationCharge- off AmountCapitalized Interest
Loan Category:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Commercial real estate0$— $— — %— %$— $— 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Commercial real estate2$22 $19 6.00 %4.02 %$$— 


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Note 7 - Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and Leases
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and Leases
The following table summarizes activity in the allowance for credit losses for the periods indicated:

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
20232022
(in millions)MortgageOtherTotalMortgageOtherTotal
Balance, beginning of period$290 $103 $393 $178 $21 $199 
Adjustment for Purchased PCD Loans1313
Charge-offs(19)(15)(34)(5)(5)
Recoveries11114610
Provision for (recovery of) credit losses on loans and leases10812823631(17)14
Balance, end of period$379 $240 $619 $208 $10 $218 
As of September 30, 2023, the allowance for credit losses on loans and leases totaled $152$619 million, up 2%$226 million compared to $149December 31, 2022. The day 1 impact of the Signature Transaction that closed on March 20, 2023 added $138 million to the reserve. The remaining net increase of approximately $88 million was driven by changes in the macroeconomic forecasts, specifically the inflationary pressures leading to sharp increases in interest rates and a slow-down of prepayment activity leading to longer weighted average lives on the balance sheet. In addition, the increase reflects unfavorable market conditions in the CRE portfolio (primarily office).
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the allowance for unfunded commitments totaled $48 million and $23 million, respectively.
The Company charges off loans, or portions of loans, in the period that such loans, or portions thereof, are deemed uncollectible. The collectability of individual loans is determined through an assessment of the financial condition and repayment capacity of the borrower and/or through an estimate of the fair value of any underlying collateral. For non-real estate-related consumer credits, the following past-due time periods determine when charge-offs are typically recorded: (1) closed-end credits are charged off in the quarter that the loan becomes 120 days past due; (2) open-end credits are charged off in the quarter that the loan becomes 180 days past due; and (3) both closed-end and open-end credits are typically charged off in the quarter that the credit is 60 days past the date the Company received notification that the borrower has filed for bankruptcy.




The following table presents additional information about the Company’s nonaccrual loans at September 30, 2023:
(in millions)Recorded InvestmentRelated AllowanceInterest Income Recognized
Nonaccrual loans with no related allowance:
Multi-family$58 $— $
Commercial real estate421
One-to-four family first mortgage84
Acquisition, development, and construction
Other (includes C&I)38
Total nonaccrual loans with no related allowance$222 $— $
Nonaccrual loans with an allowance recorded:
Multi-family$44 $$
Commercial real estate11543
One-to-four family first mortgage6
Acquisition, development, and construction11
Other (includes C&I)4632
Total nonaccrual loans with an allowance recorded$212 $38 $
Total nonaccrual loans:
Multi-family$102 $$
Commercial real estate15744
One-to-four family first mortgage90
Acquisition, development, and construction11
Other (includes C&I)8432
Total nonaccrual loans$434 $38 $

The following table presents additional information about the Company’s nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2022:

(in millions)Recorded InvestmentRelated AllowanceInterest Income Recognized
Nonaccrual loans with no related allowance:
Multi-family$13 $— $— 
Commercial real estate191
One-to-four family first mortgage90
Other (includes C&I)3
Total nonaccrual loans with no related allowance$125 $— $
Nonaccrual loans with an allowance recorded:
Commercial real estate$$— $— 
One-to-four family first mortgage2
Other (includes C&I)1314
Total nonaccrual loans with an allowance recorded$16 $14 $— 
Total nonaccrual loans:
Multi-family$13 $— $— 
Commercial real estate201
One-to-four family first mortgage92
Other (includes C&I)1614
Total nonaccrual loans$141 $14 $

Note 8 - Leases
Lessor Arrangements
The Company is a lessor in the equipment finance business where it has executed direct financing leases (“lease finance receivables”). The Company produces lease finance receivables through a specialty finance subsidiary that participates in syndicated loans that are brought to them, and equipment loans and leases that are assigned to them, by a select group of nationally recognized sources, and are generally made to large corporate obligors, many of which are publicly traded, carry investment grade or near-investment grade ratings, and participate in stable industries nationwide. Lease finance receivables are
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carried at the aggregate of lease payments receivable plus the estimated residual value of the leased assets and any initial direct costs incurred to originate these leases, less unearned income, which is accreted to interest income over the lease term using the interest method.
The standard leases are typically repayable on a level monthly basis with terms ranging from 24 to 120 months. At the end of the lease term, the lessee usually has the option to return the equipment, to renew the lease or purchase the equipment at the then fair market value (“FMV”) price. For leases with a FMV renewal/purchase option, the relevant residual value assumptions are based on the estimated value of the leased asset at the end of the lease term, including evaluation of key factors, such as, the estimated remaining useful life of the leased asset, its historical secondary market value including history of the lessee executing the FMV option, overall credit evaluation and return provisions. The Company acquires the leased asset at fair market value and provides funding to the respective lessee at acquisition cost, less any volume or trade discounts, as applicable. Therefore, there is generally no selling profit or loss to recognize or defer at inception of a lease.
The residual value component of a lease financing receivable represents the estimated fair value of the leased equipment at the end of the lease term. In establishing residual value estimates, the Company may rely on industry data, historical experience, and independent appraisals and, where appropriate, information regarding product life cycle, product upgrades and competing products. Upon expiration of a lease, residual assets are remarketed, resulting in either an extension of the lease by the lessee, a lease to a new customer or purchase of the residual asset by the lessee or another party. Impairment of residual values arises if the expected fair value is less than the carrying amount. The Company assesses its net investment in lease financing receivables (including residual values) for impairment on an annual basis with any impairment losses recognized in accordance with the impairment guidance for financial instruments. As such, net investment in lease financing receivables may be reduced by an allowance for credit losses with changes recognized as provision expense. On certain lease financings, the Company obtains residual value insurance from third parties to manage and reduce the risk associated with the residual value of the leased assets. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the carrying value of residual assets with third-party residual value insurance for at least a portion of the asset value was $256 million and $32 million, respectively.
The Company uses the interest rate implicit in the lease to determine the present value of its lease financing receivables.
The components of lease income were as follows:
(in millions)For the three months ended September 30, 2023For the nine months ended September 30, 2023For the three months ended September 30, 2022For the nine months ended September 30, 2022
Interest income on lease financing (1)
$28 $80 $14 $38 
(1)Included in Interest Income – Loans and leases in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the carrying value of net investment in leases, excluding purchase accounting adjustments was $3.5 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively. The components of net investment in direct financing leases, including the carrying amount of the lease receivables, as well as the unguaranteed residual asset were as follows:

(in millions)September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Net investment in the lease - lease payments receivable$3,161 $1,685 
Net investment in the lease - unguaranteed residual assets296 60 
Total lease payments$3,457 $1,745 

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The following table presents the remaining maturity analysis of the undiscounted lease receivables, as well as the reconciliation to the total amount of receivables recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Condition:

(in millions)September 30, 2023
2023$159 
2024573 
2025659 
2026800 
2027503 
Thereafter763 
Total lease payments$3,457 
Plus: deferred origination costs17 
Less: unearned income(243)
Less: purchase accounting adjustment$(83)
Total lease finance receivables, net$3,148 

Lessee Arrangements
The Company has operating leases for corporate offices, branch locations, and certain equipment. These leases generally have terms of 20 years or less, determined based on the contractual maturity of the lease, and include periods covered by options to extend or terminate the lease when the Company is reasonably certain that it will exercise those options. For the vast majority of the Company’s leases, we are not reasonably certain we will exercise our options to renew to the end of all renewal option periods. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Condition.
ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As the vast majority of the leases do not provide an implicit rate, the incremental borrowing rate (FHLB borrowing rate) is used based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The implicit rate is used when readily determinable. The operating lease ROU asset is measured at cost, which includes the initial measurement of the lease liability, prepaid rent and initial direct costs incurred by the Company, less incentives received.
Variable costs such as the proportionate share of actual costs for utilities, common area maintenance, property taxes and insurance are not included in the lease liability and are recognized in the period in which they are incurred.
The components of lease expense were as follows:

(in millions)For the three months ended September 30, 2023For the nine months ended September 30, 2023For the three months ended September 30, 2022For the nine months ended September 30, 2022
Operating lease cost$25 $60 $$21 
Sublease income— — — — 
Total lease cost$25 $60 $$21 

Supplemental cash flow information related to the leases for the following periods:

(in millions)For the three months ended September 30, 2023For the nine months ended September 30, 2023For the three months ended September 30, 2022For the nine months ended September 30, 2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$16 $46 $$21 

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Supplemental balance sheet information related to the leases for the following periods:

(in millions, except lease term and discount rate)September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Operating Leases:
Operating lease right-of-use assets (1)
$442 $119 
Operating lease liabilities (2)
$456 $122 
Weighted average remaining lease term11.9 years6 years
Weighted average discount rate %4.53 %3.85 %
(1)Included in Other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Condition.
(2)Included in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Condition.


(in millions)
September 30, 2023
Maturities of lease liabilities:
2023$
202468 
202562 
202654 
202748 
Thereafter379 
Total lease payments$617 
Less: imputed interest$(161)
Total present value of lease liabilities$456 

Note 9 - Mortgage Servicing Rights
The Company has investments in MSRs that result from the sale of loans to the secondary market for which we retain the servicing. The Company accounts for MSRs at their fair value. A primary risk associated with MSRs is the potential reduction in fair value as a result of higher than anticipated prepayments due to loan refinancing prompted, in part, by declining interest rates or government intervention. Conversely, these assets generally increase in value in a rising interest rate environment to the extent that prepayments are slower than anticipated. The Company utilizes derivatives as economic hedges to offset changes in the fair value of the MSRs resulting from the actual or anticipated changes in prepayments stemming from changing interest rate environments. There is also a risk of valuation decline due to higher than expected default rates, which we do not believe can be effectively managed using derivatives. For further information regarding the derivative instruments utilized to manage our MSR risks, see Note 14 - Derivative and Hedging Activities.

Changes in the fair value of residential first mortgage MSRs were as follows:
(in millions)Three Months Ended September 30, 2023Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Balance at beginning of period$1,031 $1,033 
Additions from loans sold with servicing retained67 148 
Reductions from sales— (51)
Decrease in MSR fair value due to pay-offs, pay-downs, run-off, model changes, and other (1)
(20)(54)
Changes in estimates of fair value due to interest rate risk (1) (2)
57 59 
Fair value of MSRs at end of period$1,135 $1,135 
(1)Changes in fair value are included within net return on mortgage servicing rights on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
(2)Represents estimated MSR value change resulting primarily from market-driven changes which we manage through the use of derivatives.

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The following table summarizes the hypothetical effect on the fair value of servicing rights using adverse changes of 10 percent and 20 percent to the weighted average of certain significant assumptions used in valuing these assets:

September 30, 2023
Fair Value
(dollars in millions)Actual10% adverse change20% adverse change
Option adjusted spread5.6 %$1,114 $1,094 
Constant prepayment rate7.3 %1,100 1,068 
Weighted average cost to service per loan$69 $1,124 $1,114 

December 31, 2022
Fair Value
(dollars in millions)Actual10% adverse change20% adverse change
Option adjusted spread5.9 %$1,012 $992 
Constant prepayment rate7.9 %1,000 970 
Weighted average cost to service per loan$68 $1,023 $1,013 

The sensitivity calculations above are hypothetical and should not be considered to be predictive of future performance. Changes in fair value based on adverse changes in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change in fair value may not be linear. To isolate the effect of the specified change, the fair value shock analysis is consistent with the identified adverse change, while holding all other assumptions constant. In practice, a change in one assumption generally impacts other assumptions, which may either magnify or counteract the effect of the change. For further information on the fair value of MSRs, see Note 16 - Fair Value Measures.
Contractual servicing and subservicing fees, including late fees and other ancillary income are presented below. Contractual servicing fees are included within net return on mortgage servicing rights on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. Contractual subservicing fees including late fees and other ancillary income are included within loan administration income on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. Subservicing fee income is recorded for fees earned on subserviced loans, net of third-party subservicing costs.
The following table summarizes income and fees associated with owned MSRs:

(in millions)Three months ended September 30, 2023Nine months ended September 30, 2023
Net return on mortgage servicing rights
Servicing fees, ancillary income and late fees (1)
$59 $169 
Decrease in MSR fair value due to pay-offs, pay-downs, run-off, model changes and other(20)(54)
Changes in fair value due to interest rate risk57 59 
Gain on MSR derivatives (2)
(73)(105)
Net transaction costs— 
Total return (loss) included in net return on mortgage servicing rights$23 $70 
(1)Servicing fees are recorded on an accrual basis. Ancillary income and late fees are recorded on a cash basis.
(2)Changes in the derivatives utilized as economic hedges to offset changes in fair value of the MSRs.

The following table summarizes income and fees associated with our mortgage loans subserviced for others:
(in millions)Three months ended September 30, 2023Nine months ended September 30, 2023
Loan administration income on mortgage loans subserviced
Servicing fees, ancillary income and late fees (1)
$42 $116 
Charges on subserviced custodial balances (2)
(55)(124)
Other servicing charges(1)(3)
Total loss on mortgage loans subserviced, included in loan administration income$(14)$(11)
(1)Servicing fees are recorded on an accrual basis. Ancillary income and late fees are recorded on a cash basis.
(2)Charges on subserviced custodial balances represent interest due to MSR owner.

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Note 10 - Variable Interest Entities
    We have no consolidated VIEs as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
In connection with our non-qualified mortgage securitization activities, we have retained a five percent interest in the investment securities of certain trusts ("other MBS") and are contracted as the subservicer of the underlying loans, compensated based on market rates, which constitutes a continuing involvement in these trusts. Although we have a variable interest in these securitization trusts, we are not their primary beneficiary due to the relative size of our investment in comparison to the total amount of securities issued by the VIE and our inability to direct activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance. As a result, we have not consolidated the assets and liabilities of the VIE in our Consolidated Statements of Condition. The Bank’s maximum exposure to loss is limited to our five percent retained interest in the investment securities that had a fair value of $174 million as of September 30, 2023 as well as the standard representations and warranties made in conjunction with the loan transfers.
Note 11 - Borrowed Funds
The following table summarizes the Company’s borrowed funds:

(in millions)September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Wholesale borrowings:
FHLB advances$13,023 $20,325 
Fed Funds purchased547 — 
Total wholesale borrowings$13,570 $20,325 
Junior subordinated debentures578 575
Subordinated notes437 432
Total borrowed funds$14,585 $21,332 

Accrued interest on borrowed funds is included in “Other liabilities” in the Consolidated Statements of Condition and amounted to $46 million and $37 million, respectively, at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
Junior Subordinated Debentures
At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had $609 million and $608 million, respectively, of outstanding junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures (“junior subordinated debentures”) held by statutory business trusts (the “Trusts”) that issued guaranteed capital securities, excluding purchase accounting adjustments.
The following table presents contractual terms of the junior subordinated debentures outstanding at September 30, 2023:
IssuerInterest Rate of Capital Securities and Debentures
Junior Subordinated Debentures Amount Outstanding (3)
Capital Securities Amount OutstandingDate of Original IssueStated Maturity
(dollars in millions)
New York Community Capital Trust V (BONUSES Units) (1)6.00$147 $141 Nov. 4, 2002Nov. 1, 2051
New York Community Capital Trust X (2)7.27124 120 Dec. 14, 2006Dec. 15, 2036
PennFed Capital Trust III (2)8.9231 30 June 2, 2003June 15, 2033
New York Community Capital Trust XI (2)7.3159 58 April 16, 2007June 30, 2037
Flagstar Statutory Trust II (2)8.9126 25 Dec. 26, 2002Dec. 26, 2032
Flagstar Statutory Trust III (2)8.8226 25 Feb. 19, 2003April 7, 2033
Flagstar Statutory Trust IV (2)8.9126 25 Mar. 19, 2003Mar 19, 2033
Flagstar Statutory Trust V (2)7.5726 25 Dec 29, 2004Jan. 7, 2035
Flagstar Statutory Trust VI (2)7.5726 25 Mar. 30, 2005April 7, 2035
Flagstar Statutory Trust VII (2)7.4251 50 Mar. 29, 2005June 15, 2035
Flagstar Statutory Trust VIII (2)7.0726 25 Sept. 22, 2005Oct. 7, 2035
Flagstar Statutory Trust IX (2)7.1226 25 June 28, 2007Sept. 15, 2037
Flagstar Statutory Trust X (2)8.1715 15 Aug. 31, 2007Sept 15, 2037
Total junior subordinated debentures (3)
$609 $589 
(1)Callable subject to certain conditions as described in the prospectus filed with the SEC on November 4, 2002.
(2)Callable at any time.
(3)Excludes Flagstar Acquisition fair value adjustments of $31 million.



Subordinated Notes
At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had a total of $437 million and $432 million subordinated notes outstanding; respectively, of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes outstanding:
Date of Original IssueStated MaturityInterest RateOriginal Issue Amount
November 6, 2018November 6, 2028 (1)5.900%$300
October 28, 2020November 1, 2030 (2)4.125%$150
(1)From and including the date of original issuance to, but excluding November 6, 2023, the Notes will bear interest at an initial rate of 5.90 percent per annum payable semi-annually. Unless redeemed, from and including November 6, 2023 to but excluding the maturity date, the interest rate will reset quarterly to an annual interest rate equal to the then-current three-month SOFR rate plus 304.16 basis points payable quarterly.
(2)From and including the date of original issuance, the Notes will bear interest at a fixed rate of 4.125 percent through October 31, 2025, and a variable rate tied to SOFR thereafter until maturity. The Company has the option to redeem all or a part of the Notes beginning on November 1, 2025, and on any subsequent interest payment date.
Note 12 - Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits
The following table sets forth certain disclosures for the Company’s pension and post-retirement plans for the periods indicated:

For the three months ended September 30,
20232022
(in millions)Pension Benefits
Post Retirement Benefits (2)
Pension BenefitsPost Retirement Benefits
Components of net periodic pension expense (credit):(1)
Interest cost$$— $$— 
Expected return on plan assets(4)— (4)— 
Amortization of net actuarial loss— — 
Net periodic (credit) expense$(1)$— $(2)$— 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
20232022
(in millions)Pension Benefits
Post Retirement Benefits (2)
Pension BenefitsPost Retirement Benefits
Components of net periodic pension expense (credit):(1)
Interest cost$$— $$— 
Expected return on plan assets(11)— (12)— 
Amortization of net actuarial loss— — 
Net periodic (credit) expense$(2)$— $(7)$— 
(1)Amounts are included in General and administrative expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
(2)Post-retirement benefits balances round to zero.

The Company expects to contribute $1 million to its post-retirement plan to pay premiums and claims for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. The Company does not expect to make any contributions to its pension plan in 2023.


Note 13 - Stock-Related Benefits Plans
Stock Based Compensation
At September 30, 2023, the Company had a total of 16,285,640 shares available for grants as restricted stock, options, or other forms of related rights under the 2020 Incentive Plan, which includes the remaining shares available, converted at the merger conversion factor from the legacy Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. 2016 Stock Plan. The Company granted 9,521,787 shares of restricted stock, with an average fair value of $10.23 per share on the date of grant, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

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The shares of restricted stock that were granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, vest over a one- or five years period. Compensation and benefits expense related to the restricted stock grants is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period and totaled $31 million and $21 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, including $12 million and $7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. Net income available2023 and September 30, 2022.
The following table provides a summary of activity with regard to common stockholders forrestricted stock awards:

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Number of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested at beginning of year9,576,602$10.92 
Granted9,521,78710.23 
Vested(2,973,101)11.07 
Forfeited(904,537)10.60 
Unvested at end of period15,220,751$10.48 


As of September 30, 2023, unrecognized compensation cost relating to unvested restricted stock totaled $131 million. This amount will be recognized over a remaining weighted average period of 2.9 years.
The following table provides a summary of activity with regard to Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units ("PSUs") in the threenine months ended September 30, 2023:
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Performance
Period
Expected
Vesting
Date
Outstanding at beginning of year794,984$10.73 
Granted566,6568.95 
Released(143,352)10.34 
Forfeited— 
Outstanding at end of period1,218,2889.95 January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025March 31, 2023 - 2026
PSUs are subject to adjustment or forfeiture, based upon the achievement by the Company of certain performance standards. Compensation and benefits expense related to PSUs is recognized using the fair value as of the date the units were approved, on a straight-line basis over the vesting period and totaled $3 million and $2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, was $144including $1 million up 3% compared to $140and $1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. Diluted EPS were $0.30 for the three months ended2023 and 2022. As of September 30, 2022, unchanged compared2023, unrecognized compensation cost relating to the three months endedunvested restricted stock totaled $6 million. This amount will be recognized over a remaining weighted average period of 1.8 years. As of September 30, 2021. Both net income2023, the Company believes it is probable that the performance conditions will be met.
Note 14 - Derivative and net income availableHedging Activities
The Company is exposed to common stockholders include $3 millioncertain risks arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Company principally manages its exposure to a wide variety of merger-related expenses, netbusiness and operational risks through management of income taxes, whileits core business activities. The Company manages economic risks, including interest rate and liquidity risks, primarily by managing the three months ended September 30, 2021 contain merger-related expensesamount, sources, and duration of $5 million, net of income taxes.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income is our primary source of income. Its level is a function of the average balance of our interest-earningits assets the average balance of our interest-bearingand liabilities and, the spread betweenuse of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, the yield on suchCompany enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates.


Derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value in other assets and other liabilities on the costConsolidated Statements of such liabilities. These factorsCondition. The Company's policy is to present our derivative assets and derivative liabilities on the Consolidated Statement of Condition on a gross basis, even when provisions allowing for set-off are influencedin place. However, for derivative contracts cleared through certain central clearing parties, variation margin payments are recognized as settlements. We are exposed to non-performance risk by both the pricing and mixcounterparties to our various derivative financial instruments. A majority of our interest-earning assetsderivatives are centrally cleared through a Central Counterparty Clearing House or consist of residential mortgage interest rate lock commitments further limiting our exposure to non-performance risk. We believe that the non-performance risk inherent in
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our remaining derivative contracts is minimal based on credit standards and our interest-bearing liabilities which, in turn, are impacted by various external factors, including the local economy, competition for loans and deposits, the monetary policycollateral provisions of the FOMC,derivative agreements.
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments. The Company maintains a derivative portfolio of interest rate swaps, foreign currency swaps, futures and marketforward commitments used to manage exposure to changes in interest rates.rates and MSR asset values and to meet the needs of customers. The Company also enters into interest rate lock commitments, which are commitments to originate mortgage loans whereby the interest rate on the loan is determined prior to funding and the customers have locked into that interest rate. Market risk on interest rate lock commitments and mortgage LHFS is managed using corresponding forward sale commitments and US Treasury futures. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments are recognized on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

Net. The Company has designated certain interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges on overnight SOFR-based variable interest payments on federal home loan bank advances. Changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income on the Consolidated Statements of Condition and reclassified into interest expense in the same period in which the hedge transaction is also influenced byrecognized in earnings. At September 30, 2023, the levelCompany had $110 million (net-of-tax) of prepayment income primarily generatedunrealized gains on derivatives classified as cash flow hedges recorded in connection withaccumulated other comprehensive loss. The Company had $52 million (net-of-tax) of unrealized gains on derivatives classified as cash flow hedges recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2022.

Derivatives that are designated in hedging relationships are assessed for effectiveness using regression analysis at inception and qualitatively thereafter, unless regression analysis is deemed necessary. All designated hedge relationships were, and are expected to be, highly effective as of September 30, 2023.
Fair Value of Hedges of Interest Rate Risk
The Company is exposed to changes in the prepaymentfair value of our multi-familycertain of its fixed-rate assets due to changes in interest rates. The Company uses interest rate swaps to manage its exposure to changes in fair value on these instruments attributable to changes in the designated benchmark interest rate. Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges involve the payment of fixed-rate amounts to a counterparty in exchange for the Company receiving variable-rate payments over the life of the agreements without the exchange of the underlying notional amount. Such derivatives were used to hedge the changes in fair value of certain of its pools of prepayable fixed rate assets. For derivatives designated and CRE loans,that qualify as fair value hedges, the gain or loss on the derivative as well as securities. Since prepayment income is recorded asthe offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in interest income, an increase or decrease in its level will also be reflected in the average yields (as applicable) on our loans, securities, and interest-earning assets, and therefore in ourincome.

The Company has interest rate spread and net interest margin.

It should be noted that the levelswaps with a notional amounts of prepayment income on loans recorded in any given period depends on the volume of loans that refinance or prepay during that time. Such activity is largely dependent on such external factors as current market conditions, including$2.0 billion to hedge certain real estate values, andloans using the perceived or actual direction of market interest rates. In addition, while a decline in market interest rates may trigger an increase in refinancing and, therefore, prepayment income, so too may an increase in market interest rates. It is not unusual for borrowers to lock in lower interest rates when they expect, or see, that market interest rates are rising rather than risk refinancing later at a still higher interest rate.

Year-Over-Year Comparison

portfolio layer method. For the three months ended September 30, 2022,2023, the floating rate received related to the net settlement of this interest rate swap was greater than the fixed rate payments. As such, interest income from loans and leases in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income was increased by $8 million or 3% to $326and $15 million for three months and nine months September 30, 2023, respectively.


The fair value basis adjustment on a year-over-year basis, but decreased $33our hedged real estate loans is included in loans and leases held for investment on our Consolidated Statements of Condition. The carrying amount of our hedged loans was $6.4 billion at September 30, 2023, of which unrealized gains of $46 million or 9% on a linked-quarter basis. While interest income rose on a year-over-year basis, the aggressive pace of interest rate increases during the past quarter led to a significant increase in interest expense. This waswere due to both an increasethe fair value hedge relationship. We have designated $2.0 billion of this portfolio of loans in the average balancea hedging relationship as of interest-bearing liabilities along with a higher cost of funds.

Details of the change in net interest income are as follows:

Total interest income increased $94 million or 23% to $509 million on a year-over-year basis. This was primarily due to growth in average loan balances, along with higher yields and growth in average securities.

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Total interest expense almost doubled on a year-over-year basis, increasing $86 million or 89% to $183 million compared to $97 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The increase was due to both an increase in average interest-bearing liabilities and in the cost of funds.2023.
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Average loans increased $5.3 billion or 12% on a year-over-year basis to $48.5 billion, whileThe following tables set forth information regarding the average loan yield rose 16 basis points to 3.64%.Company’s derivative financial instruments:

September 30, 2023
Fair Value
(in millions)Notional AmountOther AssetsOther Liabilities
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
Interest rate swaps on FHLB advances$5,500 $— $
Total$5,500 $— $
Derivatives designated as fair value hedging instruments:
Interest rate swaps on multi-family loans held for investment$2,000 $— $
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Assets
Futures$2,630 $$— 
Mortgage-backed securities forwards1,861 37 — 
Rate lock commitments1,352 — 
Interest rate swaps and swaptions5,937 140 — 
Total$11,780 $184 $— 
Liabilities
Mortgage-backed securities forwards$710 $— $16 
Rate lock commitments70212 
Interest rate swaps and swaptions2,70679 
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments$4,118 $— $107 


December 31, 2022
Fair Value
(in millions)Notional AmountOther AssetsOther Liabilities
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
Interest rate swaps$3,750 $$— 
Total$3,750 $$— 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Assets
Futures$1,205 $$— 
Mortgage-backed securities forwards1,06536
Rate lock commitments1,5399
Interest rate swaps and swaptions7,594182
Total$11,403 $229 $— 
Liabilities
Mortgage-backed securities forwards$739 $— $61 
Rate lock commitments52710
Interest rate swaps and swaptions2,44565
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments$3,711 $— $136 


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Average securities balances rose $711 million or 11% on a year-over-year basis to $7.4 billion as the Company redeployed a portion of its cash balances into short-term securities. During the same time period, the average yield on securities rose 53 basis points to 2.74%.
Interest expense on average interest-bearing deposits increased $84 million to $110 million on a year-over-year basis as the average balance of interest-bearing deposits rose $7.7 billion or 26% to $37.2 billion while the average cost of interest-bearing deposits increased 83 basis points to 1.18%.
Most of the increase was in the interest-bearing checking and MMA category. Average interest-bearing checking and MMA balances increased $6.7 billion or 52% on a year-over-year basis to $19.4 billion. The average cost of these deposits increased 124 basis points to 1.47%.
Interest expense on average borrowed funds increased $2 million on a year-over-year basis to $73 million. While average borrowings declined 7% to $14.5 billion, the average cost rose 16 basis points to 2.00%.
Average non-interesting bearing deposits declined $425 million or 10% to $4.0 billion.

Net Interest Margin

For the three months ended September 30, 2022, the NIM declined 30 basis points to 2.22% compared to the previous quarter and declined 22 basis points compared to the third quarter of 2021.

Prepayment income contributed seven basis points to the third quarter 2022 NIM, compared to 14 basis points in the previous quarter and 12 basis points in the year-ago quarter. Excluding the impact from prepayment income, the third-quarter 2022 NIM on a non-GAAP basis was 2.15%, down 23 basis points compared to the previous quarter and down 17 basis points compared to the year-ago quarter.

The following table summarizespresents the contributionderivative subject to a master netting agreement, including the cash pledged as collateral:


September 30, 2023
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Condition
(in millions)Gross AmountGross Amounts Netted in the Statements of ConditionNet Amount Presented in the Statements of ConditionFinancial InstrumentsCash Collateral Pledged (Received)
Derivatives designated hedging instruments:
Interest rate swaps on FHLB advances$$— $$$80 
Interest rate swaps on multi-family loans held for investment(1)
$$— $$— $31 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Assets
Mortgage-backed securities forwards$37 $— $37 $— $(6)
Interest rate swaptions140 — 140 — (37)
Futures— — 
Total derivative assets$178 $— $178 $— $(42)
Liabilities
Futures$— $— $— $— $— 
Mortgage-backed securities forwards16 — 16 — 15 
Interest rate swaps (1)
79 — 79 — 42 
Total derivative liabilities$95 $— $95 $— $57 
(1)Variation margin pledged to, or received from, a Central Counterparty Clearing House to cover the prior days fair value of loanopen positions is considered settlement of the derivative position for accounting purposes.

The following table presents the derivative subject to a master netting agreement, including the cash pledged as collateral:

December 31, 2022
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Condition
(in millions)Gross AmountGross Amounts Netted in the Statements of ConditionNet Amount Presented in the Statements of ConditionFinancial InstrumentsCash Collateral Pledged (Received)
Derivatives designated hedging instruments:
Interest rate swaps on FHLB advances$$— $$$27 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Assets
Mortgage-backed securities forwards$36 $— $36 $— $(9)
Interest rate swaptions182 — 182 — (36)
Futures
Total derivative assets$220 $— $220 $— $(44)
Liabilities
Mortgage-backed securities forwards$61 $— $61 $— $54 
Interest rate swaps (1)
65 — 65 — 29 
Total derivative liabilities$126 $— $126 $— $83 
(1)Variation margin pledged to, or received from, a Central Counterparty Clearing House to cover the prior days fair value of open positions is considered settlement of the derivative position for accounting purposes.

Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk
The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and securities prepaymentto manage its exposure to interest rate movements. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of amounts subject to variability caused by changes in interest rates from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount. Changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges are initially recorded in other comprehensive income and are subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged transaction affects earnings.

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Interest rate swaps with notional amounts totaling $5.5 billion and $3.8 billion as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, were designated as cash flow hedges of certain FHLB borrowings.

The following table presents the effect of the Company’s cash flow derivative instruments on AOCL:

(in millions)For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023For the Year Ended December 31, 2022For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCL$98 $88 $64 
Amount of reclassified from AOCL to interest expense$(19)$(4)$

Amounts reported in AOCL related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the Company’s variable-rate borrowings. During the next twelve months, additional interest income and NIM for the respective periods:expense reduction of $124 million is expected to be reclassified out of AOCL.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

For the Three
Months Ended

 

 

Compared to

 

 

(dollars in millions)

 

September 30,
2022

 

 

June 30,
2022

 

 

September 30,
2021

 

 

June 30,
2022

 

 

September 30,
2021

 

 

Total Interest Income

 

$

509

 

 

$

473

 

 

$

415

 

 

 

8

 

%

 

23

 

%

Prepayment Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

$

10

 

 

$

19

 

 

$

15

 

 

 

(47

)

%

 

(33

)

%

Securities

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

(100

)

%

 

(100

)

%

Total prepayment income

 

$

10

 

 

$

20

 

 

$

16

 

 

 

(50

)

%

 

(38

)

%

GAAP Net Interest Margin

 

2.22

 

%

2.52

 

%

2.44

 

%

 

(30

)

bp

 

(22

)

bp

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepayment income from loans

 

-7

 

bp

-13

 

bp

-11

 

bp

 

6

 

bp

4

 

bp

Prepayment income from securities

 

0

 

 

-1

 

 

-1

 

 

 

1

 

bp

 

1

 

bp

Total prepayment income contribution to net interest margin

 

-7

 

bp

-14

 

bp

-12

 

bp

 

7

 

bp

 

5

 

bp

Adjusted Net Interest Margin (non-GAAP)

 

2.15

 

%

2.38

 

%

2.32

 

%

 

(23

)

bp

 

(17

)

bp

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The following table sets forth certain information regarding our average balance sheet forpresents the three-month periods, including the average yields on our interest-earning assets and the average costs of our interest-bearing liabilities. Average yields are calculated by dividing the interest income produced by the average balance of interest-earning assets. Average costs are calculated by dividing the interest expense produced by the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities. The average balances for the quarters are derived from average balances that are calculated daily. The average yields and costs include fees, as well as premiums and discounts (including mark-to-market adjustments from acquisitions), that are considered adjustments to such average yields and costs.

Net Interest Income Analysis

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

June 30, 2022

 

 

September 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Yield/

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Yield/

 

 

Average

 

 

 

Yield/

 

 

(dollars in millions)

 

Balance

 

 

Interest

 

Cost

 

 

Balance

 

 

Interest

 

Cost

 

 

Balance

 

Interest

 

Cost

 

 

ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage and other loans and leases, net (1)

$

 

48,495

 

$

 

442

 

 

3.64

 

 %

$

47,144

 

$

 

424

 

 

3.61

 

 %

$

43,159

 

$

376

 

 

3.48

 

 %

Securities (2)(3)

 

 

7,368

 

 

 

51

 

 

2.74

 

 

 

6,676

 

 

 

40

 

 

2.40

 

 

 

6,657

 

 

37

 

 

2.21

 

 

 Reverse repurchase agreements

 

 

521

 

 

 

4

 

 

3.34

 

 

 

348

 

 

 

2

 

 

1.93

 

 

 

497

 

 

1

 

 

1.22

 

 

Interest-earning cash, cash equivalents, and due from banks

 

 

2,192

 

 

 

12

 

 

2.15

 

 

 

2,861

 

 

 

7

 

 

0.93

 

 

 

1,612

 

 

1

 

 

0.15

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

 

 

58,576

 

 

 

509

 

 

3.47

 

 

 

57,029

 

 

 

473

 

 

3.32

 

 

 

51,925

 

 

415

 

 

3.20

 

 

Non-interest-earning assets

 

 

4,693

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,959

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,382

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

$

 

63,269

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

61,988

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

57,307

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing deposits:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing checking and money market accounts

$

 

19,443

 

$

 

72

 

 

1.47

 

 %

$

17,456

 

$

 

24

 

 

0.55

 

 %

$

12,783

 

$

8

 

 

0.23

 

 %

Savings accounts

 

 

9,297

 

 

 

15

 

 

0.69

 

 

 

9,228

 

 

 

10

 

 

0.41

 

 

 

7,974

 

 

7

 

 

0.36

 

 

Certificates of deposit

 

 

8,416

 

 

 

23

 

 

1.07

 

 

 

8,102

 

 

 

12

 

 

0.62

 

 

 

8,716

 

 

11

 

 

0.53

 

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

 

37,156

 

 

 

110

 

 

1.18

 

 

 

34,786

 

 

 

46

 

 

0.53

 

 

 

29,473

 

 

26

 

 

0.35

 

 

Short term borrowed funds

 

 

2,080

 

 

 

13

 

 

2.48

 

 

 

1,959

 

 

 

5

 

 

0.96

 

 

 

2,258

 

 

1

 

 

0.35

 

 

Other borrowed funds

 

 

12,403

 

 

 

60

 

 

1.92

 

 

 

13,050

 

 

 

63

 

 

1.94

 

 

 

13,271

 

 

70

 

 

2.09

 

 

Total Borrowed funds

 

 

14,483

 

 

 

73

 

 

2.00

 

 

 

15,009

 

 

 

68

 

 

1.81

 

 

 

15,529

 

 

71

 

 

1.84

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

51,639

 

 

 

183

 

 

1.41

 

 

 

49,795

 

 

 

114

 

 

0.92

 

 

 

45,002

 

 

97

 

 

0.87

 

 

Non-interest-bearing deposits

 

 

4,037

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,568

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,462

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

701

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

724

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

866

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

 

56,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

55,087

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50,330

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

6,892

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,901

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,977

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

 

63,269

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

61,988

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

57,307

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income/interest rate spread

 

 

 

$

 

326

 

 

2.06

 

 %

 

 

$

 

359

 

 

2.40

 

 %

 

 

$

318

 

 

2.33

 

 %

Net interest margin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.22

 

 %

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.52

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

2.44

 

%

Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing
   liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.13x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.15x

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.15x

 

 

(1)
Amounts are net of net deferred loan origination costs/(fees) and the allowances for loan losses and include loans held for sale and non-performing loans.
(2)
Amounts are at amortized cost.
(3)
Includes FHLB stock.

Provision for (Recovery of) Credit Losses

For the three months ended September 30, 2022, the provision for credit losses totaled $2 million compared to a recovery of credit losses of $1 milliongain (loss) recognized in the year-ago quarter and $9 million in the previous quarter of 2022. During the current third quarter, we recorded net charge-offs of zero, unchanged compared to the year-ago quarter and compared to a $7 million net recovery during second-quarter 2022.

For additional information about our provisions for and recoveries of loan losses, see the discussion of the allowances for loan losses under “Critical Accounting Policies” and the discussion of “Asset Quality” that appear earlier in this report.

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Non-Interest Income

We generate non-interest income through a variety of sources, including—among others—fee income (in the form of retail deposit fees and charges on loans); income from our investment in BOLI; gains on the sale of securities; and revenues produced through the sale of third-party investment products.

For the three months ended September 30, 2022, non-interest income totaled $17 million, up $2 million or 13% compared to the third quarter of 2021, but down $1 million or 6% compared to the second quarter of 2022. The current third quarter includes net losses on securities of $1 million compared to no such net gains or losses on securities in either the prior-quarter or the year-ago quarter. The prior quarter included a $1.7 million gain on the sale of the Company's former headquarters building in Westbury, N.Y.

The following table summarizes our non-interest income for the respective periods:

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

(dollars in millions)

 

2022

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Fee income

 

$

5

 

 

$

6

 

 

$

6

 

BOLI income

 

 

10

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

7

 

Net gain (loss) on securities

 

 

(1

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Third-party investment product sales

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

2

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

2

 

Total other income

 

 

3

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

2

 

Total non-interest income

 

$

17

 

 

$

18

 

 

$

15

 

Non-Interest Expense

For the three months ended September 30, 2022, total non-interest expenses were $136 million, up 1% compared to the $135 million reported for the three months ended September 30, 2021, but down 1% compared to the $138 million reported during the three months ended June 30, 2022. Included in the current third quarter are $4 million in merger-related expenses, unchanged compared to second-quarter 2022, but down 33% compared to $6 million during the third-quarter 2021. Excluding this item, total operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2022 were $132 million, down $2 million or 1% compared to the previous quarter, but up $3 million or 2% compared to the year-ago quarter. The efficiency ratio during the current third quarter was 38.57% compared to 35.57% during second-quarter 2022 and 38.84% during the year-ago third quarter.

Income Tax Expense

For the three months ended September 30, 2022, income tax expense totaled $53 million, reflecting an effective tax rate of 25.66% compared to income tax expense of $59 million with an effective tax rate of 25.60% in the previous quarter and income tax expense of $50 million, reflecting an effective tax rate of 25.19% in the year-ago quarter. The linked-quarter decrease in our income tax expense was driven primarily by a lower amount of pre-tax income.

Earnings Summary for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022

For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, net income totaled $478 million, up 7% compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Net income available to common stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 totaled $453 million, up 8% compared to $421 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Diluted EPS for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 were $0.96, up 7% compared to $0.90 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Included in both nine month periods are merger-related expenses and other one-time items of $11 million, net of income taxes and $15 million net of income taxes, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $1.0 billion compared to $967 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, up 5%. The year-over-year increase was driven by a $142 million or 11% increase in total interest income to $1.4 billion, partially offset by a $92 million or 30% increase in total interest expense.

Details of the change in net interest income are as follows:

Average interest-earnings assets increased $4.7 billion or 9% to $56.7 billion, while the average yield on interest-earnings assets rose seven basis points to 3.32%.

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Average interest-bearing liabilities grew $4.6 billion or 10% to $49.7 billion, while the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased 16 basis points to 1.06%.
Interest income on average loans increased $114 million or 10% to $1.3 billion, driven by a $4.3 billion or 10% increase in average loan balances, while the average yield was unchanged at 3.56%.
Average securities balances rose 3% to $6.9 billion and the average yield increased five basis points to 2.43%.
Interest expense on average deposits increased $96 million or 110% to $183 million, while the average costderivative instruments, net of deposits increased 31 basis points to 0.71%.
The majority of the increase in interest expense on deposits was in the interest-bearing checking and MMA category. The average balance of interest-bearing checking and MMA rose $4.2 billion or 33% to $16.9 billion. The average cost of these deposits increased 57 basis points to 0.82%.
Interest expense on average borrowed funds was down $4 million to $211 million due to a $404 million or 3% decline in average balances and a one basis point increase in the average cost to 1.84%.

Net Interest Margin

For the nine months ended September 20, 2022, the NIM was 2.39%, down nine basis points compared to 2.48% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Prepayment income totaled $42 million compared to $63 million in the year-ago period, and contributed 10 basis points to the NIM compared to 16 basis points in the year-ago period. Excluding the impact from prepayment income, the NIM, on a non-GAAP basis was 2.29% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, down three basis points compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

 

 

For the Nine
 Months Ended

 

 

 

(dollars in millions)

 

September 30,
2022

 

 

September 30,
2021

 

 

% Change

 

 

Total Interest Income

 

$

1,411

 

 

$

1,269

 

 

 

11

 

%

Prepayment Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

$

40

 

 

$

56

 

 

 

(29

)

%

Securities

 

 

2

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

(71

)

%

Total prepayment income

 

$

42

 

 

$

63

 

 

 

(33

)

%

GAAP Net Interest Margin

 

2.39

 

%

2.48

 

%

 

(9

)

bp

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepayment income from loans

 

-9

 

bp

-14

 

bp

 

5

 

bp

Prepayment income from securities

 

-1

 

 

-2

 

 

 

1

 

bp

Total prepayment income contribution to net interest margin

 

-10

 

bp

-16

 

bp

 

6

 

bp

Adjusted Net Interest Margin
   (non-GAAP)

 

 

2.29

 

%

 

2.32

 

%

 

(3

)

bp

The following table sets forth certain information regarding our average balance sheet for the six-month periods, including the

average yields on our interest-earning assets and the average costs of our interest-bearing liabilities. Average yields are calculated by dividing the interest income produced by the average balance of interest-earning assets. Average costs are calculated by dividing the interest expense produced by the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities. The average balances for the quarters are derived from average balances that are calculated daily. The average yields and costs include fees, as well as premiums and discounts (including mark-to-market adjustments from acquisitions), that are considered adjustments to such average yields and costs.

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Net Interest Income Analysis

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

 

September 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yield/

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

Yield/

 

 

(dollars in millions)

 

Balance

 

 

 

Interest

 

 

Cost

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

Interest

 

 

Cost

 

 

ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage and other loans and leases, net (1)

$

 

47,158

 

 

$

 

1,259

 

 

 

3.56

 

 %

 

$

42,905

 

 

$

1,145

 

 

 

3.56

 

 %

Securities (2)(3)

 

 

6,864

 

 

 

 

125

 

 

 

2.43

 

 

 

 

6,655

 

 

 

118

 

 

 

2.38

 

 

 Reverse repurchase agreements

 

 

388

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

2.35

 

 

 

 

410

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

1.00

 

 

Interest-earning cash, cash equivalents, and due from banks

 

 

2,326

 

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

1.12

 

 

 

 

2,044

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

0.17

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

 

 

56,736

 

 

 

 

1,411

 

 

 

3.32

 

 

 

 

52,014

 

 

 

1,269

 

 

 

3.25

 

 

Non-interest-earning assets

 

 

4,993

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,232

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

$

 

61,729

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

57,246

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing deposits:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing checking and money market
   accounts

$

 

16,915

 

 

$

 

104

 

 

 

0.82

 

 %

 

$

12,703

 

 

$

24

 

 

 

0.25

 

 %

Savings accounts

 

 

9,245

 

 

 

 

33

 

 

 

0.49

 

 

 

 

7,396

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

0.36

 

 

Certificates of deposit

 

 

8,197

 

 

 

 

46

 

 

 

0.75

 

 

 

 

9,280

 

 

 

43

 

 

 

0.63

 

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

 

34,357

 

 

 

 

183

 

 

 

0.71

 

 

 

 

29,379

 

 

 

87

 

 

 

0.40

 

 

Short term borrowed funds

 

 

1,925

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

1.16

 

 

 

 

2,253

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

0.35

 

 

Other borrowed funds

 

 

13,419

 

 

 

 

194

 

 

 

1.93

 

 

 

 

13,495

 

 

 

209

 

 

 

2.07

 

 

Total Borrowed funds

 

 

15,344

 

 

 

 

211

 

 

 

1.84

 

 

 

 

15,748

 

 

 

215

 

 

 

1.83

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

49,701

 

 

 

 

394

 

 

 

1.06

 

 

 

 

45,127

 

 

 

302

 

 

 

0.90

 

 

Non-interest-bearing deposits

 

 

4,332

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,402

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

750

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

810

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

 

54,783

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50,339

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

6,946

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,907

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

 

61,729

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

57,246

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income/interest rate spread

 

 

 

 

$

 

1,017

 

 

 

2.26

 

 %

 

 

 

 

$

967

 

 

 

2.35

 

 %

Net interest margin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.39

 

 %

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.48

 

%

Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing
   liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.14x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.15x

 

 

Provision for (Recovery of) Credit Losses

For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the provision for credit losses totaled $9 million compared to a net recovery of credit losses of $1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. On a year-to-date basis, we recorded a net recovery of $5 million compared to a net recovery of $7 million for 2021 year-to-date.

Non-Interest Income

For the nine-months ended September 30, 2022, non-interest income totaled $49 million, up $4 million or 9% compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Included in the current year-to-date period is a $2 million net loss on securities compared to no such gain or loss in the year-ago year-to-date period. Also included in the current year-to-date period is the previously mentioned gain on the sale of the Company's former headquarters building.

The following table summarizes our non-interest income for the respective periods:

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Non-Interest Income Analysis

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

(dollars in millions)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Fee income

 

$

17

 

 

$

17

 

BOLI income

 

 

24

 

 

 

22

 

Net gain (loss) on securities

 

 

(2

)

 

 

 

Other income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Third-party investment product sales

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

6

 

 

 

6

 

Total other income

 

 

10

 

 

 

6

 

Total non-interest income

 

$

49

 

 

$

45

 

Non-Interest Expense

For the nine-months ended September 30, 2022, non-interest expense totaled $415 million, up $9 million or 2% compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Merger-related expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 totaled $15 million compared to $16 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Excluding the impact of merger-related expenses, total operating expensesoffsetting positions:


(dollars in millions)Three months ended September 30, 2023Nine months ended September 30, 2023
Derivatives not designated as hedging instrumentsLocation of Gain (Loss)
FuturesNet return on mortgage servicing rights$— $
Interest rate swaps and swaptionsNet return on mortgage servicing rights(61)(83)
Mortgage-backed securities forwardsNet return on mortgage servicing rights(12)(25)
Rate lock commitments and US Treasury futuresNet gain on loan sales39 
Interest rate swaps (1)
Other non-interest income— 
Total derivative (loss) gain$(72)$(65)
(1) Includes customer-initiated commercial interest rate swaps.


Note 15 - Intangible Assets
Goodwill is presumed to have an indefinite useful life and is tested for impairment at the nine months ended September 30, 2022 were $400 million, up $10 million or 3% compared to $390 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The efficiency ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2022reporting unit level, at least once a year. There was 37.53% compared to 38.58%no change in goodwill during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2023.

Income Tax Expense

For

As a result of the nine-months endedSignature Transaction, the Company recorded $464 million of core deposit intangible and other intangible assets that are amortizable.

At September 30, 2022, total income tax expense was $164 million, up slightly compared to total income tax2023, intangible assets consisted of the following:

September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
(in millions)Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying ValueGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Value
Core deposit intangible$700 $(81)$619 $250 $(4)$246 
Other intangible assets56(14)4242(1)41
Total other intangible assets$756 $(95)$661 $292 $(5)$287 

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The estimated amortization expense of $161 millionCDI and other intangible assets for the nine months endednext five years is as follows:

(in millions)Amortization Expense
2023$36 
2024133 
2025107 
202694 
202781 
Total$451 

Note 16 - Fair Value Measures
GAAP sets forth a definition of fair value, establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value, and requires disclosure for each major asset and liability category measured at fair value on either a recurring or non-recurring basis. GAAP also clarifies that fair value is an “exit” price, representing the amount that would be received when selling an asset, or paid when transferring a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value is thus a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, GAAP establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
Level 1 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 – Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants use in pricing an asset or liability.
A financial instrument’s categorization within this valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
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The following tables present assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2021. This represents2023 and December 31, 2022, and that were included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Condition at those dates:

September 30, 2023
(in millions)Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Netting AdjustmentsTotal Fair Value
Assets:
Mortgage-related Debt Securities Available for Sale:
GSE certificates$— $1,164 $— $— $1,164 
GSE CMOs$— $4,351 $— $— $4,351 
Private Label CMOs$— $142 $32 $— $174 
Total mortgage-related debt securities$— $5,657 $32 $— $5,689 
Other Debt Securities Available for Sale:
U. S. Treasury obligations$195 $— $— $— $195 
GSE debentures$— $1,659 $— $— $1,659 
Asset-backed securities$— $313 $— $— $313 
Municipal bonds$— $$— $— $
Corporate bonds$— $737 $— $— $737 
Foreign notes$— $33 $— $— $33 
Capital trust notes$— $91 $— $— $91 
Total other debt securities$195 $2,839 $— $— $3,034 
Total debt securities available for sale$195 $8,496 $32 $— $8,723 
Equity securities:
Mutual funds and common stock$— $13 $— $— $13 
Total equity securities$— $13 $— $— $13 
Total securities$195 $8,509 $32 $— $8,736 
Loans held-for-sale
Residential first mortgage loans$— $1,148 $— $— $1,148 
Acquisition, development, and construction$— $168 $— $— $168 
Commercial and industrial loans$— $— $$— $— $
Derivative assets
Interest rate swaps and swaptions$— $140 $— $— $140 
Futures$— $$— $— $
Rate lock commitments (fallout-adjusted)$— $— $$— $
Mortgage-backed securities forwards$— $37 $— $— $37 
Mortgage servicing rights$— $— $1,135 $— $1,135 
Total assets at fair value$195 $10,012 $1,173 $— $11,380 
Derivative liabilities
Mortgage-backed securities forwards$— $16 $— $— $16 
Interest rate swaps and swaptions$— $79 $— $— $79 
Rate lock commitments (fallout-adjusted)$— $— $12 $— $12 
Total liabilities at fair value$— $95 $12 $— $107 



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December 31, 2022
(in millions)Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Netting AdjustmentsTotal Fair Value
Assets:
Mortgage-related Debt Securities Available for Sale:
GSE certificates$— $1,297 $— $— $1,297 
GSE CMOs3,3013,301
Private Label CMOs191191
Total mortgage-related debt securities$— $4,789 $— $— $4,789 
Other Debt Securities Available for Sale:
U. S. Treasury obligations$1,487 $— $— $— $1,487 
GSE debentures1,3981,398
Asset-backed securities361361
Municipal bonds3030
Corporate bonds885885
Foreign notes2020
Capital trust notes9090
Total other debt securities$1,487 $2,784 $— $— $4,271 
Total debt securities available for sale$1,487 $7,573 $— $— $9,060 
Equity securities:
Mutual funds and common stock1414
Total equity securities1414
Total securities$1,487 $7,587 $— $— $9,074 
Loans held-for-sale
Residential first mortgage loans$— $1,115 $— $— $1,115 
Derivative assets
Interest rate swaps and swaptions— 182 — — 182 
Futures— — — 
Rate lock commitments (fallout-adjusted)— — — 
Mortgage-backed securities forwards— 36 — — 36 
Mortgage servicing rights— — 1,033 — 1,033 
Total assets at fair value$1,487 $8,922 $1,042 $— $11,451 
Derivative liabilities
Mortgage-backed securities forwards— 61 — — 61 
Interest rate swaps and swaptions— 65 — — 65 
Rate lock commitments (fallout-adjusted)— — 10 — 10 
Total liabilities at fair value$— $126 $10 $— $136 

The Company reviews and updates the fair value hierarchy classifications for its assets on a quarterly basis. Changes from one quarter to the next that are related to the observability of inputs for a fair value measurement may result in a reclassification from one hierarchy level to another.
A description of the methods and significant assumptions utilized in estimating the fair values of securities follows:
Where quoted prices are available in an effective taxactive market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities include highly liquid government securities and exchange-traded securities.
If quoted market prices are not available for a specific security, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models. These pricing models primarily use market-based or independently sourced market parameters as inputs, including, but not limited to, yield curves, interest rates, equity or debt prices, and credit spreads. In addition to observable market information, models incorporate transaction details such as maturity and cash flow assumptions. Securities valued in this manner would generally be classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy, and primarily include such instruments as mortgage-related and corporate debt securities.
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Periodically, the Company uses fair values supplied by independent pricing services to corroborate the fair values derived from the pricing models. In addition, the Company reviews the fair values supplied by independent pricing services, as well as their underlying pricing methodologies, for reasonableness. The Company challenges pricing service valuations that appear to be unusual or unexpected.
While the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate, and consistent with those of other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair values of certain financial instruments could result in different estimates of fair values at a reporting date.

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
The following tables include a roll forward of the Consolidated Statements of Condition amounts (including the change in fair value) for financial instruments classified by us within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy:

(dollars in millions)Balance at Beginning of YearTotal Gains / (Losses) Recorded in Earnings (1)Purchases / OriginationsSalesSettlementTransfers In (Out)Balance at End of Year
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Assets
Mortgage servicing rights (1)
$1,031 $37 $67 $— $1,135 
Private Label CMOs— — — — — 32 32 
Rate lock commitments (net) (1)(2)
— (42)30 — — (6)
Totals$1,031 $(5)$97 $— $— $38 $1,161 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Assets
Mortgage servicing rights (1)
$1,033 $$148 $(51)$1,135 
Private Label CMOs— — — — — 32 32 
Rate lock commitments (net) (1)(2)
(1)(70)90 — — (25)(6)
Totals$1,032 $(65)$238 $(51)$— $$1,161 
(1)We utilized swaptions, futures, forward agency and loan sales and interest rate swaps to manage the risk associated with mortgage servicing rights and rate lock commitments. Gains and losses for individual lines do not reflect the effect of 25.48%our risk management activities related to such Level 3 instruments.
(2)Rate lock commitments are reported on a fallout-adjusted basis. Transfers out of Level 3 represent the settlement value of the commitments that are transferred to LHFS, which are classified as Level 2 assets.
The following tables present the quantitative information about recurring Level 3 fair value financial instruments and 26.48%, respectively, for the nine months endedfair value measurements as of September 30, 2023:

Fair ValueValuation Technique
Unobservable Input (1)
Range
(Weighted Average)
(dollars in millions)
Assets
Mortgage servicing rights$1,135 Discounted cash flowsOption adjusted spread5.2% - 21.7% 5.6%
Constant prepayment rate—% - 10.0% 7.3%
Weighted average cost to service per loan$65 - $90 $69
Private Label CMOs$32 Discounted cash flowsConstant default rates0.10% - 0.30%
Weighted average life8.2 - 11.9
Rate lock commitments (net)$(6)Consensus pricingOrigination pull-through rate71.10%
(1)Unobservable inputs were weighted by their relative fair value of the instruments.
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Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
Certain assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. Such instruments are subject to fair value adjustments under certain circumstances (e.g., when there is evidence of impairment). The following tables present assets that were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively.

The year-ago nine-month periodthat were included $2 millionin the Company’s Consolidated Statements of income tax expenseCondition at those dates:


Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2023 Using
(in millions)Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)Total Fair Value
Certain impaired loans (2)$162 $162 
Other assets(1)
$46 $46 
Total$— $— $208 $208 
(1)Represents the fair value of repossessed assets, based on the appraised value of the collateral subsequent to its initial classification as repossessed assets and equity securities without readily determinable fair values. These equity securities are classified as Level 3 due to the revaluationinfrequency of deferred taxes relatedthe observable prices and/or the restrictions on the shares.
(2)Represents the fair value of impaired loans, based on the value of the collateral.

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2022 Using
(in millions)Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)Total Fair Value
Certain impaired loans (2)
$— $— $28 $28 
Other assets (1)
— — 41 41 
Total$— $— $69 $69 
(1)Represents the fair value of repossessed assets, based on the appraised value of the collateral subsequent to a change inits initial classification as repossessed assets and equity securities without readily determinable fair values. These equity securities are classified as Level 3 due to the New York State tax rate.infrequency of the observable prices and/or the restrictions on the shares.
(2)Represents the fair value of impaired loans, based on the value of the collateral.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Quantitative

The fair values of collateral-dependent impaired loans are determined using various valuation techniques, including consideration of appraised values and qualitative disclosuresother pertinent real estate and other market data.
Other Fair Value Disclosures
For the disclosure of fair value information about the Company’s on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments, when available, quoted market prices are used as the measure of fair value. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on present-value estimates or other valuation techniques. Such fair values are significantly affected by the assumptions used, the timing of future cash flows, and the discount rate.
Because assumptions are inherently subjective in nature, estimated fair values cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent market quotes. Furthermore, in many cases, the estimated fair values provided would not necessarily be realized in an immediate sale or settlement of such instruments.
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The following tables summarize the carrying values, estimated fair values, and fair value measurement levels of financial instruments that were not carried at fair value on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Condition at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

September 30, 2023
Fair Value Measurement Using
(in millions)Carrying ValueEstimated Fair ValueQuoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$6,929 $6,929 $6,929 $— $— 
FHLB and FRB stock (1)
1,110 1,110 — 1,110 — 
Loans and leases held for investment, net83,376 80,331 — — 80,331 
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits$82,675 $82,494 $65,365 (2)$17,129 (3)$— 
Borrowed funds14,585 14,317 — 14,317 — 
(1)Carrying value and estimated fair value are at cost.
(2)Interest-bearing checking and money market accounts, savings accounts, and non-interest-bearing accounts.
(3)Certificates of deposit.

December 31, 2022
Fair Value Measurement Using
(in millions)Carrying ValueEstimated Fair ValueQuoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$2,032 $2,032 $2,032 $— $— 
FHLB and FRB stock (1)
1,2671,267— 1,267— 
Loans and leases held for investment, net68,60865,673— — 65,673
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits$58,721 $58,479 $46,211 (2)$12,268 (3)$— 
Borrowed funds21,33221,231— 21,231— 
(1)Carrying value and estimated fair value are at cost.
(2)Interest-bearing checking and money market accounts, savings accounts, and non-interest-bearing accounts.
(3)Certificates of deposit.
The methods and significant assumptions used to estimate fair values for the Company’s financial instruments follow:
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks and federal funds sold. The estimated fair values of cash and cash equivalents are assumed to equal their carrying values, as these financial instruments are either due on demand or have short-term maturities.
Securities
If quoted market prices are not available for a specific security, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, or discounted cash flows. These pricing models primarily use market-based or independently sourced market parameters as inputs, including, but not limited to, yield curves, interest rates, equity or debt prices, and credit spreads. In addition to observable market information, pricing models also incorporate transaction details such as maturities and cash flow assumptions.
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
Ownership in equity securities of the FHLB is generally restricted and there is no established liquid market for their resale. The carrying amount approximates the fair value.
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Loans
The Company discloses the fair value of loans measured at amortized cost using an exit price notion. The Company determined the fair value on substantially all of its loans for disclosure purposes, on an individual loan basis. The discount rates reflect current market rates for loans with similar terms to borrowers having similar credit quality on an exit price basis. The estimated fair values of non-performing mortgage and other loans are based on recent collateral appraisals. For those loans where a discounted cash flow technique was not considered reliable, the Company used a quoted market price for each individual loan.

MSRs
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the MSRs are option adjusted spreads, prepayment rates and cost to service. Significant increases (decreases) in all three assumptions in isolation result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. Weighted average life (in years) is used to determine the change in fair value of MSRs. For September 30, 2023, the weighted average life (in years) for the entire portfolio was 7.44.

Rate lock commitments
The significant unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of the rate lock commitments is the pull through rate. The pull through rate is a statistical analysis of our actual rate lock fallout history to determine the sensitivity of the residential mortgage loan pipeline compared to interest rate changes and other deterministic values. New market prices are applied based on updated loan characteristics and new fallout ratios (i.e. the inverse of the pull through rate) are applied accordingly. Significant increases (decreases) in the pull through rate in isolation result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.
Deposits
The fair values of deposit liabilities with no stated maturity (i.e., interest-bearing checking and money market accounts, savings accounts, and non-interest-bearing accounts) are equal to the carrying amounts payable on demand. The fair values of CDs represent contractual cash flows, discounted using interest rates currently offered on deposits with similar characteristics and remaining maturities. These estimated fair values do not include the intangible value of core deposit relationships, which comprise a portion of the Company’s deposit base.
Borrowed Funds
The estimated fair value of borrowed funds is based either on bid quotations received from securities dealers or the discounted value of contractual cash flows with interest rates currently in effect for borrowed funds with similar maturities and structures.
Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments
The fair values of commitments to extend credit and unadvanced lines of credit are estimated based on an analysis of the interest rates and fees currently charged to enter into similar transactions, considering the remaining terms of the commitments and the creditworthiness of the potential borrowers. The estimated fair values of such off-balance sheet financial instruments were insignificant at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Fair Value Option
We elected the fair value option for certain items as discussed throughout the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements to more closely align the accounting method with the underlying economic exposure. Interest income on LHFS is accrued on the principal outstanding primarily using the "simple-interest" method.
The following table reflects the change in fair value included in earnings of financial instruments for which the fair value option has been elected:
For the Three Months ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in millions)20232023
Assets
Loans held-for-sale$— $— 
Net gain on loan sales$(25)$
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The following table reflects the difference between the aggregate fair value and aggregate remaining contractual principal balance outstanding for assets and liabilities for which the fair value option has been elected:

September 30, 2023
(dollars in millions)Unpaid Principal BalanceFair ValueFair Value Over / (Under) UPB
Assets:
Nonaccrual loans:
Loans held-for-sale$$$— 
Loans held-for-investment— — — 
Total non-accrual loans$$$— 
Other performing loans:
Loans held-for-sale$1,310 $1,316 $
Total other performing loans$1,310 $1,316 $
Total loans:
Loans held-for-sale$1,312 $1,318 $
Total loans$1,312 $1,318 $

December 31, 2022
(dollars in millions)Unpaid Principal BalanceFair ValueFair Value Over / (Under) UPB
Assets:
Other performing loans:
Loans held-for-sale1,0951,11520
Total other performing loans$1,095 $1,115 $20 
Total loans:
Loans held-for-sale1,0951,11520
Total loans$1,095 $1,115 $20 

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

A discussion regarding our management of market risk were presented on pages 68 through 72 of our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 25, 2022. Subsequent changesis included in the Company’s market risk profile and interest rate sensitivity are detailed in the discussion entitled “Management of Market and Interest Rate Risk” earlier"Market Risk" in this quarterly report.report in "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" which is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 4.Controls and Procedures

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure

As of September 30, 2023, pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), an evaluation was performed by the Company’s Management, including our principal executive and financial officers, regarding the design and effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the principal executive and financial officers have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures are the controls and other procedures that are designedwere effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that the Companyit files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC’s”)Commission's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(e), as adopted by the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effectiveforms as of the end of the period.September 30, 2023.


(b) Changes in Internal ControlControls.

Certain assets and liabilities of Signature Bridge Bank were acquired on March 20, 2023. We have extended oversight and monitoring processes that support internal control over Financial Reporting

financial reporting to include the acquired operations. There have not been anyno changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) underRule 13a-15(d) of the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relatesthree months ended September 30, 2023, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’sour internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

Refer

The Company is involved in various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of its business. All such actions in the aggregate involve amounts that are believed by management to “Part I, Financial Information, Item 1, Financial Statements, Note 14 Legal Proceedings”, which is incorporated by reference into this item.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In additionbe immaterial to the other information set forth in this report, readers should carefully considerfinancial condition and results of operations of the factors discussed in Part I,Company.


Item 1A.Risk Factors

Please see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” inof the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 as such2022 and the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2023 and June 30, 2023 for information regarding risk factors that could materially affect the Company’s business, financial condition, or future results of operations. ThereOther than as set forth below, there have been no material changes inwith regard to the risk factors as discusseddisclosed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of the Company'sCompany’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022 and the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.

Item 2. Unregistered SalesThe Company, entities that we have acquired, and certain of Equity Securitiesour service providers have experienced information technology security breaches and Usemay be vulnerable to future security breaches.These incidents have resulted in, and could result in, additional expenses, exposure to civil litigation, increased regulatory scrutiny, losses, and a loss of Proceedscustomers , any of which could adversely impact our financial condition, results of operations, and the market price of our stock.

Communication and information systems are essential to the conduct of our business, as we use such systems, and those maintained and provided to us by third-party service providers, to manage our customer relationships, our general ledger, our deposits, and our loans. In addition, our operations rely on the secure processing, storage, and transmission of confidential and other information in our computer systems and networks. Although we, and entities we have acquired, take and have taken protective measures and endeavor to modify them as circumstances warrant, the security of our computer systems, software, and networks, as well as the security of the computer systems, software, and networks of certain of our service providers, have been , and may in the future be, vulnerable to breaches, unauthorized access, misuse, computer viruses, or other malicious code and cyber-attacks that have had and could have an impact on information security. With the rise and permeation of online and mobile banking, the financial services industry in particular faces substantial cybersecurity risk due to the type of sensitive information provided by customers. We, and our third-party service providers, have been and may in the future be subject to cybersecurity incidents, including those that involve the unauthorized access to customer information affecting other financial institutions and industry groups. Our systems and those of our third-party service providers and customers are regularly the subject of attempted attacks that are increasingly sophisticated, and it is possible that we or they could experience a significant event in the future that could adversely affect our business or operations. In addition, breaches of security have in the past and may in the future occur through intentional or unintentional acts by those having authorized or unauthorized access to our confidential or other information, or that of our customers, clients, or counterparties. Certain previously identified cyber incidents have resulted, and future such events could result, in the breach of confidential and other information processed and stored in our computer systems and networks. These events could cause interruptions or malfunctions in our operations or the operations of our customers, clients, or counterparties. Further, we may not know that an attack occurred until well after the event. Even after discovering an attempt or breach occurred, we may not know the extent of the impact of the attack for some period of time. This could cause us significant reputational damage or result in our experiencing significant losses.

While we diligently assess applicable regulatory and legislative developments affecting our business, laws and regulations relating to cybersecurity have been frequently changing, imposing new requirements on us. In light of these conditions, we face the potential for additional regulatory scrutiny that will lead to increasing compliance and technology expenses and, in some cases, possible limitations on the achievement of our plans for growth and other strategic objectives. We may also be required to expend significant additional resources to modify our protective measures or investigate and remediate vulnerabilities or other exposures arising from operational and security risks, including expenses for third-party expert consultants or outside counsel. We are currently subject to litigation regarding cyber incidents, and we also may be subject to future litigation and financial losses that either are not insured against or not fully covered through any insurance we maintain or any third-party indemnification or insurance. We believe that the impact of any previously identified cyber incidents, including those subject to ongoing investigation and remediation, will not have a material financial impact.

In addition, we routinely transmit and receive personal, confidential, and proprietary information by e-mail and other electronic means. We have discussed, and worked with our customers, clients, and counterparties to develop secure
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transmission capabilities, but we do not have, and may be unable to put in place, secure capabilities with all of these constituents, and we may not be able to ensure that these third parties have appropriate controls in place to protect the confidentiality of such information. We maintain disclosure controls and procedures to ensure we will timely and sufficiently notify our investors of material cybersecurity risks and incidents, including the associated financial, legal, or reputational consequence of such an event, as well as reviewing and updating any prior disclosures relating to the risk or event. While we have established information security policies, procedures and controls, including an Incident Response Plan, to prevent or limit the impact of systems failures and interruptions, we may not be able to anticipate all possible security breaches that could affect our systems or information and there can be no assurance that such events will not occur or will be adequately prevented or mitigated by our policies, procedures and controls if they do.

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

Shares Repurchased Pursuant to the Company’s Stock-Based Incentive Plans

Participants in the Company’s stock-based incentive plans may have shares of common stock withheld to fulfill the income tax obligations that arise in connection with the vesting of their stock awards. Shares that are withheld for this purpose are repurchased pursuant to the terms of the applicable stock-based incentive plan, rather than pursuant to the share repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors, described below.

Shares Repurchased Pursuant to the Board of Directors’ Share Repurchase Authorization

On October 23, 2018, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $300 million of the Company’s common stock. Under said authorization, shares may be repurchased on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. As of September 30, 2022,2023, the Company has repurchased $286 approximately $9 million of its common stock under this repurchase authorization, leaving $9 million available for repurchaseremaining under this repurchase authorization.


Shares that are repurchased pursuant to the Board of Directors’ authorization, and those that are repurchased pursuant to the Company’s stock-based incentive plans, are held in our Treasury account and may be used for various corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, merger transactions and the vesting of restricted stock awards.

(dollars in millions, except share data)
PeriodTotal Shares of Common Stock RepurchasedAverage Price Paid per Common ShareTotal AllocationTotal Shares of Common Stock Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Third Quarter 2023
July 1 - 31, 202310,323$12.11 $— — 
August 1 - 31, 202312,55513.53 — — 
September 1 - 30, 202311,07811.69 — — 
Total Third Quarter 202333,956$12.50 $— — 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(amounts in millions, except share data)
 
Period

 

Total Shares
of Common
Stock
Repurchased

 

 

Average Price
Paid per
Common
Share

 

 

Total
Allocation

 

Third Quarter 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July

 

 

94,243

 

$

 

9.09

 

$

 

1

 

August

 

 

1,077

 

 

 

10.80

 

 

 

0

 

September

 

 

11,702

 

 

 

9.57

 

 

 

0

 

Total Third Quarter 2022

 

 

107,022

 

 

 

9.16

 

$

 

1

 

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

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities
    The Company had no defaults on senior securities.     

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures

None.

Item 5.Other Information

During the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2023, none of our directors or officers informed us of the adoption or termination of a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as those terms are defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K, except as described in the table below.

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Name & TitleDate of Adoption / Termination
Character of Trading Arrangement (1)
Aggregate Number of Shares of Common Stock to be Purchased or Sold Pursuant to Trading Arrangement
Duration (2)
James Carpenter, DirectorAdopted on September 21, 2023
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement (3)
Up to 125,000 shares may be soldDecember 21, 2023 – December 12, 2024

1. Except as indicated by footnote, each trading arrangement marked as a “Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement” is
intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c), as amended (the “Rule”).

2. The Rule 10b5-1Trading Arrangement only permits transactions after the indicated duration start date and, in any case, upon expiration of the applicable mandatory cooling-off period under the Rule, and through (i) the earlier of the indicated duration end date or completion of all sales contemplated in the Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement, (ii) the receipt of notice of the director’s death, (iii) the receipt of notice of the commencement or impending commencement of any proceedings in respect of or triggered by the director’s bankruptcy or insolvency, (iv) the public announcement of certain merger, reorganization, or similar transactions involving the Company or the dissolution or liquidation of the Company; (v) the director’s failure to comply with applicable laws and/or the director’s obligations under the Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement or the Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement no longer complying with applicable laws; (vi) a modification or change in the amount, price or timing of the sale of shares subject to the Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement; or (vii) the otherwise termination or suspension of the Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement pursuant to its terms.

3. Complied with the then-applicable requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c) when adopted in September 2023.


Item 6.Exhibits

Exhibit No.

3.1

  2.1

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 24, 2021, by and among New York Community Bancorp, Inc., 615 Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Community Bancorp, Inc. and Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. * (1)

  2.2

Amendment No 1, dated April 26, 2022, to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated April 24, 2021 by and among New York Community Bancorp, Inc., 615 Corp., and Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. (2)

  2.3

Amendment No 2, dated October 27, 2022, to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated April 24, 2021 by and among New York Community Bancorp, Inc., 615 Corp., and Flagstar Bancorp, Inc.(3)

  3.1

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.Incorporation (4)(1)

3.2

  3.2

Certificates of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.Incorporation (5)(2)

3.3

  3.3

Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.Incorporation (6)(3)

3.4

  3.4

Certificate of Designations of the Registrant with respect to the Series A Preferred Stock, dated March 16, 2017, filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware and effective March 16, 2017.2017 (7)(4)

3.5

  3.5

Amended and Restated Bylaws.Bylaws(8)(5)

4.1

  4.14.2

  4.2

Deposit Agreement, dated as of March 16, 2017, by and among the Registrant, Computershare, Inc.,Inc, and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as joint depositary, and the holders from time to time of the depositary receipts described therein.therein (10)(7)

4.3

  4.3

Form of certificate representing the Series A Preferred Stock.Stock (10)(7)

4.4

  4.4

Form of depositary receipt representing the Depositary Shares.Shares (10)(7)

4.6

  4.5

Registrant will furnish, upon request, copies of all instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt instruments of the registrant and its consolidated subsidiaries.

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31.1

31.2

 31.2

Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer of the Company in accordance with Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (attached hereto).

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 32.0

Section 1350 Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company in accordance with Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (attached hereto).

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because iXBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

101.SCH

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

101.CAL

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

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101.DEF

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

101.LAB

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.

101.PRE

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

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The cover page of New York Community Bancorp, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, formattedCover Page Interactive Date File (formatted in Inline XBRL (included within theand contained in Exhibit 101 attachments).101)


*Pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K, certain schedules and similar attachments have been omitted. The registrant hereby agrees to furnish a copy of any omitted schedule or similar attachment to the SEC upon request.

** Management plan or compensation plan arrangement.

(1)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to the Company's Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 27, 2021 (File No. 1-31565).
(2)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to the Company's Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 27, 2022 (File No. 1-31565).
(3)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 28, 2022 (File No. 1-31565).

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(4)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibits filed with the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2001 (File No. 0-22278).
(5)(2)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibits filed with the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 (File No. 1-31565).
(6)(3)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 27, 2016 (File No. 1-31565).
(7)(4)
Incorporated herein by reference to ExhibitsExhibit 3.4 of the Company’sRegistrant’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A (File No. 333-210919), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2017.
2017
(8)(5)
Incorporated by reference to ExhibitsExhibit 3.2 filed with the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 8,December 1, 2022 (File No. 1-31565).
(9)(6)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibits filed with the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017 (File No. 1-31565).
(10)(7)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibits filed with the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2017 (File No. 1-31565).
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SIGNATURES
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NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrantregistrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

DATE:November 9, 2023New York Community Bancorp, Inc.
(Registrant)

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.

(Registrant)

DATE: November 4, 2022

BY:

/s/ Thomas R. Cangemi

Thomas R. Cangemi

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

DATE: November 4, 2022

BY:

/s/ John J. Pinto

John J. Pinto

Senior Executive Vice President

and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)


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