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, 20222023 or


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

For the transition period from _________ to _________

Commission File Number:  000-23575

COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

California
 77-0446957
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

445 Pine Avenue, Goleta, California 93117
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


(805) 692-5821
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value
CWBC
The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC

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

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

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

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

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

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
CommonShares of common stock, no par value, of the registrant issued and outstanding of 8,759,763 as of November 1, 2022.8, 2023: 8,850,312.



Table of Contents

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Part I.  Financial Information 
 Item 1 – Financial Statements 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.Financial Statements
 
COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
 
September 30,
2022
  
December 31,
2021
  
September 30,
2023
  
December 31,
2022
 
 (unaudited)     (unaudited)    
 (in thousands, except share amounts)  (in thousands, except share amounts) 
Assets:            
Cash and due from banks and federal funds sold $1,806  $1,621 
Cash and due from banks
 $1,855  $1,379 
Interest-earning demand deposits in other financial institutions  49,489   206,754   138,764   63,311 
Cash and cash equivalents  51,295   208,375   140,619   64,690 
Investment securities - available-for-sale, at fair value; amortized cost of $58,192 at September 30, 2022 and $19,588 at December 31, 2021
  57,115   19,711 
Investment securities - held-to-maturity, at amortized cost; fair value of $2,452 at September 30, 2022 and $2,974 at December 31, 2021
  2,596   2,815 
Investment securities - measured at fair value; amortized cost of $66 at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021
  198   248 
Investment securities - available-for-sale, at fair value, net of allowance for credit losses of $103 at September 30, 2023 and $0 at December 31, 2022; amortized cost of $16,924 at September 30, 2023 and $27,790 at December 31, 2022
  15,124   26,688 
Investment securities - held-to-maturity, at amortized cost; fair value of $1,987 at September 30, 2023 and $2,423 at December 31, 2022
  2,158   2,557 
Investment securities - measured at fair value; amortized cost of $66 at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022
  309   225 
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost  4,533   4,441   4,865   4,533 
Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value  22,096   23,408   18,435   21,033 
        
Loans held for investment  923,598   868,675   934,247   934,309 
Allowance for loan losses  (11,113)  (10,404)
Allowance for credit losses(1)
  (12,135)  (10,765)
Total loans held for investment, net
  912,485   858,271   922,112   923,544 
Other assets acquired through foreclosure, net  2,250   2,518   1,511   2,250 
Premises and equipment, net  6,332   6,576   5,891   6,104 
Other assets  29,378   30,689   29,275   39,878 
Total assets $1,088,278  $1,157,052  $1,140,299  $1,091,502 
Liabilities:                
Deposits:                
Non-interest bearing demand $243,100  $209,893 
Interest bearing demand  439,455   537,508 
Noninterest-bearing demand $190,817  $216,494 
Interest-bearing demand  456,808   428,173 
Savings  23,865   23,675   16,905   23,490 
Certificates of deposit ($250,000 or more)  9,909   17,612   14,911   6,693 
Other certificates of deposit  135,860   161,443   236,652   200,234 
Total deposits  852,189   950,131   916,093   875,084 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
  110,000   90,000 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings  90,000   90,000 
Other liabilities  16,268   15,546   18,144   13,768 
Total liabilities  978,457   1,055,677   1,024,237   978,852 
                
Stockholders’ equity:                
Common stock — no par value, 60,000,000 shares authorized; 8,755,363 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2022 and 8,650,166 at December 31, 2021
  45,566   44,431 
Common stock — no par value, 60,000,000 shares authorized; 8,850,312 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023 and 8,798,412 at December 31, 2022
  46,381   45,694 
Retained earnings  65,009   56,852   70,872   67,727 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net
  (754)  92 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net
  (1,191)  (771)
Total stockholders’ equity  109,821   101,375   116,062   112,650 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $1,088,278  $1,157,052  $1,140,299  $1,091,502 

(1) On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 326. The allowance in 2023 is reported using the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) method. Periods prior to adoption are reported in accordance with previous GAAP using the incurred loss method.

See the accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 2022
  2021
  2022
  2021
  2023
  2022
  2023
  2022
 
Interest and dividend income: (in thousands, except per share amounts)  (in thousands, except per share amounts) 
Loans, including fees $11,867  $11,576  $34,190  $33,865  $13,331  $11,867  $38,981  $34,190 
Investment securities and other  787   259   1,670   676   1,222   787   3,872   1,670 
Total interest and dividend income  12,654   11,835   35,860   34,541   14,553   12,654   42,853   35,860 
Interest expense:                                
Deposits  528   708   1,598   2,221   3,830   528   9,858   1,598 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances  203   198   593   663 
FHLB advances and other borrowings
  204   203   729   593 
Total interest expense  731   906   2,191   2,884   4,034   731   10,587   2,191 
Net interest income  11,923   10,929   33,669   31,657   10,519   11,923   32,266   33,669 
Provision (credit) for loan losses  298   7   266   (207)
Net interest income after provision (credit) for loan losses  11,625   10,922   33,403   31,864 
Provision (credit) for credit losses  43   298   (667)  266 
Net interest income after provision (credit) for credit losses  10,476   11,625   32,933   33,403 
Non-interest income:                                
Other loan fees  292   383   915   1,006   248   292   703   915 
Gains from loan sales, net  49   118   245   366   24   49   110   245 
Document processing fees  114   145   337   389   88   114   268   337 
Service charges  114   77   295   218   149   114   470   295 
Other  303   317   1,422   830   572   303   1,438   1,422 
Total non-interest income  872   1,040   3,214   2,809   1,081   872   2,989   3,214 
Non-interest expenses:                                
Salaries and employee benefits  4,823   4,541   14,784   13,611   5,114   4,823   15,864   14,784 
Occupancy, net  1,046   802   3,064   2,361   1,093   1,046   3,326   3,064 
Professional services  653   434   1,687   1,204   672   653   2,442   1,687 
Data processing  302   292   919   964   349   302   1,075   919 
Depreciation  173   191   535   594   180   173   543   535 
FDIC assessment  131   127   466   339   331   131   789   466 
Advertising and marketing  196   189   687   536   179   196   671   687 
Other  286   284   551   780   445   286   1,341   551 
Total non-interest expenses  7,610   6,860   22,693   20,389   8,363   7,610   26,051   22,693 
Income before provision for income taxes  4,887   5,102   13,924   14,284   3,194   4,887   9,871   13,924 
Provision for income taxes  1,409   1,467   3,851   4,077   942   1,409   3,034   3,851 
Net income $3,478  $3,635  $10,073  $10,207  $2,252  $3,478  $6,837  $10,073 
Earnings per share:                                
Basic $0.40  $0.42  $1.16  $1.19  $0.25  $0.40  $0.77  $1.16 
Diluted $0.39  $0.41  $1.13  $1.17  $0.25  $0.39  $0.76  $1.13 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:                                
Basic  8,748   8,597   8,709   8,548   8,850   8,748   8,835   8,709 
Diluted  8,915   8,777   8,883   8,699   8,981   8,915   8,968   8,883 
Dividends declared per common share $0.075  $0.070  $0.220  $0.200  $0.080  $0.075  $0.240  $0.220 

See the accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

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COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (unaudited)

  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2022
  2021
  2022  2021
 
  (in thousands) 
Net income $3,478  $3,635  $10,073  $10,207 
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net:
                
Unrealized (loss) income on securities available-for-sale (AFS), net (tax effect of $129, $5, $355 and $44 for each respective period presented)
  (307)  (12)  (846)  103
 
Net other comprehensive (loss) income  (307)  (12)  (846)  103
 
Comprehensive income $3,171  $3,623  $9,227  $10,310 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 2023
  2022
  2023  2022
 
 (in thousands) 
Net income $2,252  $3,478  $6,837  $10,073 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net:
                
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale (“AFS”), net (tax effect of ($206), $121, $175 and $226 for each respective period presented)
  489   (307)  (420)  (846)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)
  489   (307)  (420)  (846)
Comprehensive income $2,741  $3,171  $6,417  $9,227 

See the accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

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COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (unaudited)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 Common Stock  
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
  Retained  
Total
Stockholders’
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 Common Stock  
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
  Retained  
Total
Stockholders’
 
 Shares  Amount  (Loss) Income  Earnings  Equity  Shares  Amount  Loss  Earnings  Equity 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Balance, July 1, 2022  8,744  $45,402  $(447) $62,187  $107,142 
Balance, July 1, 2023  8,849  $46,293  $(1,680) $69,328  $113,941 
Net income           3,478   3,478            2,252   2,252 
Exercise of stock options  11   93         93   3   13         13 
Stock based compensation     71         71      75         75 
Dividends on common stock           (656)  (656)           (708)  (708)
Other comprehensive loss, net        (307)     (307)
Balance, September 30, 2022  8,755  $45,566  $(754) $65,009  $109,821 
Other comprehensive income, net        489     489
Balance, September 30, 2023  8,852  $46,381  $(1,191) $70,872  $116,062 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Common Stock  
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
  Retained  
Total
Stockholders’
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 Common Stock  
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
  Retained  
Total
Stockholders’
 
 Shares  Amount  (Loss) Income  Earnings  Equity  Shares  Amount  Loss
  Earnings  Equity 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Balance, July 1, 2021  8,589  $43,780  $150
 $51,527  $95,457 
Balance, July 1, 2022  8,744  $45,402  $(447) $62,187  $107,142 
Net income           3,635   3,635            3,478   3,478 
Exercise of stock options  27   225         225   11   93         93 
Stock based compensation     63         63      71         71 
Dividends on common stock        
   (601)  (601)        
   (656)  (656)
Other comprehensive loss, net        (12)     (12)        (307)     (307)
Balance, September 30, 2021  8,616  $44,068  $138
 $54,561  $98,767 
Balance, September 30, 2022  8,755  $45,566  $(754) $65,009  $109,821 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
 Common Stock  
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
  Retained  
Total
Stockholders’
 
  Shares  Amount  Loss
  Earnings  Equity 
  (in thousands) 
Balance, January 1, 2023  8,798  $45,694  $(771) $67,727  $112,650 
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (net of taxes of $659) (1)
           (1,573)  (1,573)
Net income           6,837   6,837 
Exercise of stock options  54   292         292 
Stock based compensation     395         395 
Dividends on common stock           (2,119)  (2,119)
Other comprehensive loss, net        (420)     (420)
Balance, September 30, 2023  8,852  $46,381  $(1,191) $70,872  $116,062 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 Common Stock  
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
  Retained  
Total
Stockholders’
 
  Shares  Amount  (Loss) Income  Earnings  Equity 
  (in thousands) 
Balance, January 1, 2022  8,650  $44,431  $92  $56,852  $101,375 
Net income           10,073   10,073 
Exercise of stock options  105   920         920 
Stock based compensation     215         215 
Dividends on common stock           (1,916)  (1,916)
Other comprehensive loss, net        (846)     (846)
Balance, September 30, 2022  8,755  $45,566  $(754) $65,009  $109,821 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Common Stock  
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
  Retained  
Total
Stockholders’
 
  Shares  Amount  (Loss) Income  Earnings  Equity 
  (in thousands) 
Balance, January 1, 2021  8,473  $42,909  $35 $46,063  $89,007 
Net income           10,207   10,207 
Exercise of stock options  143   970         970 
Stock based compensation     189         189 
Dividends on common stock           (1,709)  (1,709)
Other comprehensive income, net        103      103 
Balance, September 30, 2021  8,616  $44,068  $138 $54,561  $98,767 
(1) On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 326. The allowance in 2023 is reported using the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) method. Periods prior to adoption are reported in accordance with previous GAAP using the incurred loss method.

See the accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

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COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)

 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 2022
  2021
  2023
  2022
 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Cash flows from operating activities:            
Net income $10,073  $10,207  $6,837  $10,073 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:                
Provision (credit) for loan losses
  266   (207)
Provision (credit) for credit losses
  (667)  266 
Depreciation  535   594   543   535 
Stock based compensation  215   189   395   215 
Deferred income taxes  124   (299)
Deferred taxes  (906)  124 
Net (amortization) accretion of discounts and premiums for investment securities  (33)  54   (33)  (33)
Gains on:                
Sale of other assets acquired through foreclosure, net
  (104)  178   (236)  (104)
Sale of loans, net  (245)  (366)  (110)  (245)
Loans originated for sale, net of collections on loans held for sale  1,312   6,829 
Loans originated for sale  (7,620)  (14,701)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale  7,717   14,629 
Proceeds from principal paydowns on loans held for sale  3,346   1,384 
Changes in:                
Investment securities measured at fair value  50   (68)  (84)  50 
Servicing assets, net  45   (110)  14   45 
Other assets  1,496   (202)  12,329   1,496 
Other liabilities  722   209   4,045   722 
Net cash provided by operating activities  14,456   17,008   25,570   14,456 
Cash flows from investing activities:                
Principal pay downs and maturities of available-for-sale securities  1,791   3,189   20,868   1,791 
Purchase of available-for-sale securities  (40,360)  (6,250)  (9,964)  (40,360)
Principal pay downs and maturities of held-to-maturity securities  217   1,657   394   217 
Purchase of FHLB stock
  (332)  (92)
Loan originations and principal collections, net  (54,235)  (39,322)  (2,010)  (54,235)
Purchase of FHLB stock  (92)   
Redemption of FHLB stock     192 
Purchase of premises and equipment, net  (291)  (97)  (330)  (291)
Proceeds from sale of other assets acquired through foreclosure, net  372      2,551   372 
Net cash used in investing activities  (92,598)  (40,631)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  11,177   (92,598)
Cash flows from financing activities:                
Net (decrease) increase in deposits  (97,942)  165,757 
Net increase (decrease) in deposits  41,009   (97,942)
Proceeds from FHLB advances
  20,000      20,000   20,000 
Repayment of FHLB advances     (15,000)
Repayments of FHLB advances
  (20,000)   
Proceeds from advances from line of credit  10,000    
Repayments of advances from line of credit
  (10,000)   
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  920   970   292   920 
Cash dividends paid on common stock  (1,916)  (1,709)  (2,119)  (1,916)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (78,938)  150,018 
Net (decrease) increase cash and cash equivalents  (157,080)  126,395 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  39,182   (78,938)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  75,929   (157,080)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  208,375   60,540   64,690   208,375 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $51,295  $186,935  $140,619  $51,295 
Supplemental disclosure:                
Cash paid during the period for:                
Interest $2,204  $3,033  $8,212  $2,204 
Income taxes  3,945   4,107   1,420   3,945 
Non-cash investing and financing activity:        
Transfers of loans to other assets acquired through foreclosure, net     136 
Noncash items:        
Transfers from loans to loans held for sale  735    
Transfers from loans to other assets acquired through foreclosure, net
  1,576    

See the accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of Operations

Community West Bancshares (“CWBC”), incorporated under the laws of the state of California, is a bank holding company providing full-service banking through its wholly-ownedwholly owned subsidiary Community West Bank, N.A. (“CWB” or the “Bank”) which includes 445 Pine, LLC, the Bank’s wholly-ownedwholly owned limited liability company. Unless indicated otherwise or unless the context suggests otherwise, these entities are referred to herein collectively and on a consolidated basis as the “Company.”

Basis of Presentation

The accounting and reporting policies of the Company are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and conform to practices within the financial servicesbanking industry. The accounts of the Company and its consolidated subsidiary are included in these consolidated financial statements. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Interim Financial Information

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 20222023 and for the three and nine months ended September 30 2022, 2023 and 20212022, have been prepared in a condensed format, and therefore do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. These unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a basis that is substantially consistent with the accounting principles applied to the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.

The information furnished in these interim statements reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for each respective period presented. Such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations in the interim statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other quarter or for the full year. The interim financial information should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.

Use of Estimates
  
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loancredit losses and the fair value of securities available-for-sale. Although management believes these estimates to be reasonably accurate, actual amounts may differ. In the opinion of management, all necessary adjustments have been reflected in the financial statements during their preparation.

Reclassifications
 
Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 20212022 and for the three and nine months ended September 30 2021, 2022 have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. The reclassifications have no effect on net income, comprehensive income, or stockholders’ equity as previously reported.

Allowance for Credit Losses - Available-For-Sale (“AFS”) and Held-To-Maturity (“HTM”) Debt Securities

Effective January 1, 2023, the allowance for credit losses on investment securities is determined for both HTM and AFS investments in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 326 (“ASC 326”) - “Financial Instruments-Credit Losses.”

The allowance for credit losses for HTM investment securities is determined on a collective basis, based on shared risk characteristics, and is determined at the individual security level when the Company deems a security to no longer possess shared risk characteristics. For investment securities where the Company has reason to believe the credit loss exposure is remote, a zero-credit loss assumption is applied. Such investment securities typically consist of those guaranteed by the U.S. government or government agencies, where there is an explicit or implicit guarantee by the U.S. government, that are highly rated by rating agencies, and historically have had no credit loss experience.
For AFS securities, the Company performs a quarterly qualitative evaluation for securities in an unrealized loss position to determine if the decline in fair value below the security’s amortized cost is credit related or non-credit related. In determining whether a security’s decline in fair value is credit related, the Company considers a number of factors including, but not limited to: (i) the extent to which the fair value of the investment is less than its amortized cost; (ii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; (iii) downgrades in credit ratings; (iv) payment structure of the security; (v) the ability of the issuer of the security to make scheduled principal and interest payments; and (vi) general market conditions which reflect prospects for the economy as a whole, including interest rates and sector credit spreads. If it is determined that the unrealized loss, or a portion thereof, is credit related, the Company records the amount of credit loss through a charge to provision for credit losses in current period earnings. However, the amount of credit loss recorded in the current period’s earnings is limited to the amount of the total unrealized loss on the security, which is measured as the amount by which the security’s fair value is below its amortized cost. If the Company intends to sell, or if it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell a security in an unrealized loss position before the recovery of its amortized cost basis, the total amount of the unrealized loss is recognized in the current period’s earnings. Unrealized losses deemed non-credit related are recorded, net of tax, through accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

A debt security is placed on nonaccrual status at the time any principal or interest payments become greater than 90 days delinquent. Interest accrued but not received when a security is placed on nonaccrual status is reversed against interest income. Accrued interest receivable on available-for-sale securities is excluded from the estimate of the required allowance for credit losses.

Loans Held Forfor Sale

Loans which are originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of their amortized cost or estimated fair value determined on an aggregate basis. Valuation adjustments, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to the lower of cost or fair value provision. Loans held for sale are mostly comprised of commercial agriculture loans guaranteed by the USDA Farm Service Agency (“FSA”) and Small Business Association (“SBA”) loans. The Company did not incur any lower of cost or fair value provision expense in the three and nine months ended September30 2022, 2023 and 20212022.

Loans Held for Investmentand Interest and Fees from Loans

Loans are recorded at the principal amount outstanding, net of unearned income, loan participations, and amounts charged off. Unearned income includes deferred loan origination fees reduced by loan origination costs.

Interest income on loans is accrued daily using the effective interest method and recognized over the terms of the loans. Loan fees collected for the origination of loans less direct loan origination costs (net deferred loan fees) are amortized over the contractual life of the loan through interest income. If the loan has scheduled payments, the amortization of the net deferred loan fee is calculated using the interest method over the contractual life of the loan. If the loan does not have scheduled payments, such as a line of credit, the net deferred loan fee is recognized as interest income on a straight-line basis over the contractual life of the loan commitment. Commitment fees based on a percentage of a client’s unused line of credit and fees related to standby letters of credit are recognized over the commitment period.

When loans are repaid, any remaining unamortized balances of unearned fees, deferred fees and costs, and premiums and discounts paid on purchased loans are accounted for through interest income.

Nonaccrual loans:
For all loan types, when
When a borrower discontinues making payments as contractually required by the note, the Company must determine whether it is appropriate to continue to accrue interest. Generally, the Company places loans in a nonaccrual status and ceases recognizing interest income when the loan has become delinquent by more than 90 days or when management determines that the full repayment of principal and collection of interest is unlikely. The Company may decide to continue to accrue interest on certain loans more than 90 days delinquent if they are well secured by collateral and in the process of collection.

When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, all interest accrued but uncollected is reversed against interest income in the period in which the status is changed. Subsequent payments received from the clientborrower are applied to principal and no further interest income is recognized until the principal has been paid in full or until circumstances have changed such that payments are again consistently received as contractually required. The Company occasionally recognizes income on a cash basis for non-accrual loans in which the collection of the remaining principal balance is not in doubt.

Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans (Subsequent to the Adoption of ASC 326 on January 1, 2023)

Effective January 1, 2023, the Company accounts for credit losses on loans in accordance with ASC 326 – “Financial Instruments-Credit Losses”. The allowance for credit losses for loans (“ACL”) is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans. The Company has elected to exclude accrued interest receivable from the amortized cost basis in the estimate of the ACL. The provision for credit losses on loans (which is a component of the provision for credit losses on the consolidated income statements) reflects the amount required to maintain the ACL at an appropriate level based upon management’s evaluation of the adequacy of collective and individual loss reserves. The Company’s methodologies for determining the adequacy of ACL are set forth in a formal policy and take into consideration the need for an ACL for loans evaluated on a collective pool basis which have similar risk characteristics, as well as allowances that are tied to individual loans that do not share risk characteristics and are individually evaluated. The Company increases its ACL by charging the provision for credit losses on its consolidated income statements. Losses related to specific assets are applied as a reduction of the carrying value of the assets and charged against the ACL when management believes the non-collectability of a loan balance is confirmed. Recoveries on previously charged off loans are credited to the ACL.

Management conducts an assessment of the ACL on a monthly basis and undertakes a more comprehensive evaluation quarterly. The ACL is estimated using relevant information from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts and is maintained at a level sufficient to provide for expected credit losses over the life of the loan, including expected prepayments, based on evaluating historical credit loss experience and making adjustments to historical loss information for differences in the specific risk characteristics in the current loan portfolio and economic conditions.

The ACL is measured on a collective pool basis when similar risk characteristics exist. In estimating the component of the ACL for loans that share common risk characteristics, loans are pooled based on the loan types and areas of risk concentration. For loans evaluated collectively as a pool, the ACL is calculated using the weighted average remaining maturity (“WARM”) method. The WARM method utilizes a historical average annual charge-off rate containing loan loss information over a historical lookback period that is used as a foundation for estimating the ACL for the remaining outstanding balances of loans in a segment at a particular consolidated balance sheet date. The WARM methodology was chosen because each of the loan segments have had loan loss histories dating back as far as 2006 and therefore capture the Company’s historical losses and recoveries and thus established reliable loan loss rates for each loan segment. In the events where there was insufficient historical loan data to establish a reliable loan loss rate, California peer bank data has been utilized to establish loan loss rates.

The Company established a general forecast loan policy to calculate the loan loss rates for each loan segment. The general forecast policy projects that the next four quarters will be similar to the Company’s loan loss rates from 2009 to 2016, and then revert to the long-term average over one quarter.

The calculation of the ACL is adjusted using qualitative factors for current conditions and for reasonable and supportable forecast periods. These qualitative factors serve to compensate for additional areas of uncertainty inherent in the portfolio that are not directly reflected in the Company’s historical loan losses and may include adjustments for changes in environmental and economic conditions, such as changes in unemployment rates, changes in Gross Domestic Product,Impaired the impact of droughts in the Company’s lending areas, and other relevant factors in near to medium term of time.

Portfolio segmentation is defined as the level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic methodology to determine its ACL. The method for determining the ACL described above is used to determine the ACL in each portfolio segment in the Company’s loan portfolio. The Company has designated the following portfolio segments of loans:

Manufactured Housing: The Company has a financing program for manufactured housing to provide affordable home ownership. These loans are offered in approved mobile home parks throughout California primarily on or near the coast. The parks must meet specific criteria. The manufactured housing loans are secured by the manufactured home and are retained in the Company’s loan portfolio. The primary risks of manufactured housing loans include the borrower’s inability to pay, material decreases in the value of the collateral, and significant increases in interest rates, which may reduce the borrower’s ability to make the required principal and/or interest payments.

Commercial Real Estate (“CRE”): CRE loans are those for which the Company holds commercial real estate property as collateral. This category of loans also includes loans secured by agriculture/farmland and construction loans. These loans are primarily underwritten based on the cash flows of the business and secondarily on the real estate. The primary risks associated with CRE loans include the borrower’s inability to pay, material decreases in the value of the real estate that is being held as collateral, and significant increases in interest rates, which may make the real estate loan unprofitable to the borrower. Real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy.

Commercial: Commercial loans are loans that are secured by business assets including inventory, receivables, machinery, and equipment. Risk associated with commercial loans arises primarily due to the difference between expected and actual cash flows of the borrowers. In addition, the recoverability of the Company’s investment in these loans is also dependent on other factors primarily dictated by the type of collateral securing these loans, and occasionally upon other borrower assets and guarantor assets. The fair value of the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate as market conditions change. In the case of loans secured by accounts receivable, the recovery of the Company’s investment is dependent upon the borrower’s ability to collect amounts due from its customers.

Small Business Administration (SBA): These are the unguaranteed portion of loans that are partially guaranteed by the SBA. SBA loans are similar to commercial business loans. The Company originates SBA loans with the intent to sell the guaranteed portion into the secondary market on a quarterly basis. Certain loans classified as SBA are secured by commercial real estate property which are included in the commercial real estate category above. SBA loans secured by all other forms of real estate are included in the business loans secured by real estate segment. All other SBA loans are secured by business assets and have similar risks to those discussed in the commercial category above.

Single Family Real Estate and Home Equity Lines of Credit (“HELOC”): These loans are made to consumers and are secured by residential real estate. The primary risks of single family real estate and HELOC loans include the borrower’s inability to pay, material decreases in the value of the real estate that is being held as collateral, and significant increases in interest rates, which may reduce the borrower’s ability to make the required principal and/or interest payments.

Consumer:The Company has a limited number of consumer loans. Risk arises with these loans in the borrower’s inability to pay and decreases in the fair value of the underlying collateral, if any.

Loans that do not share risk characteristics with other loans in the portfolio are individually evaluated for a required ACL and are not included in the collective evaluation. Factors involved in determining whether a loan should be individually evaluated include, but are not limited to, the financial condition of the borrower and the value of the underlying collateral. Expected credit losses for loans evaluated individually are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or, when the Company determines that foreclosure is probable, the expected credit loss is measured based on the fair value of the collateral as of the reporting date, less estimated selling costs. Collateral may consist of various types of real estate including residential properties, commercial properties, agriculture land, vacant land, and manufactured housing. The Company assesses these loans on each reporting date to determine whether repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty.

If the fair value of the collateral is less than the amortized cost basis of the loan, the Company will recognize an ACL or partial charge off as the difference between the fair value of the collateral, less costs to sell, and the amortized cost basis of the loan. If the fair value of the collateral exceeds the amortized cost basis of the loan, any expected recovery added to the amortized cost basis will be limited to the amount previously charged off. Subsequent changes in the expected credit losses for loans evaluated individually are included within the provision for credit losses in the same manner in which the expected credit loss initially was recognized or as a reduction in the provision that would otherwise be reported.

The process of assessing the adequacy of the ACL is necessarily subjective. Further, and particularly in times of economic downturns, it is reasonably possible that future credit losses may exceed historical loss levels and may also exceed management’s current estimates of expected credit losses within the loan portfolio. As such, there can be no assurance that future charge offs will not exceed management’s current estimate of what constitutes a reasonable ACL.

Allowance for Loan Losses (Prior to the Adoption of ASC 326 on January 1, 2023)

Prior to the adoption of ASC 326 on January 1, 2023, the allowance for loan losses was intended to be appropriate to provide for probable losses that were considered inherent in the loan portfolio. This process involved deriving probable loss estimates that were based on migration analyses and historical loss rates, in addition to qualitative factors that were based on management’s judgment. The migration analysis and historical loss rate calculations were based on annualized loss rates. Migration analysis was utilized for the commercial real estate, commercial, commercial agriculture, SBA, HELOC, single family residential, and consumer portfolios. The historical loss rate method was utilized primarily for the manufactured housing portfolio. The migration analysis considered the risk rating of loans that were charged off in each loan category.

The Company’s allowance for loan losses was maintained at a level believed appropriate by management to absorb known and inherent probable losses on existing loans. The allowance was charged for losses when management believed that full recovery on the loan was unlikely.

The allowance for loan losses calculation for the different loan portfolios consisted of the following:

Commercial real estate, commercial, commercial agriculture, SBA, HELOC, single family residential, and consumer: Migration analysis combined with risk rating of the loans was used to determine the required allowance for loan losses for all non-impaired loans. In addition, the migration results were adjusted based upon qualitative factors that affect the specific portfolio category. Reserves on impaired loans were determined based upon the individual characteristics of the loan.

Manufactured housing: The allowance for loan losses was calculated on the basis of loss history and risk rating, which was primarily a function of delinquency. In addition, the loss results were adjusted based upon qualitative factors that affected this specific portfolio.

A loan iswas considered impaired when, based on current information, it iswas probable that the Company willwould be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and/or interest under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment includeincluded payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and/or interest payments. Loans that experienceexperienced insignificant payment delays or payment shortfalls generally arewere not classified as impaired. Management determinesdetermined the significance of payment delays or payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis. When determining the possibility of impairment, management considersconsidered the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. For collateral-dependent loans, the Company usesused the fair value of collateral method to measure impairment. The collateral-dependent loans that recognizerecognized impairment arewere charged down to the fair value of the collateral less costs to sell. All other loans arewere measured for impairment either based on the present value of future cash flows or the loan’s observable market price.

Troubled debt restructured loan (“TDR”): A TDR is a loan for which the Company, for reasons related to the borrower’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower that the Company would not otherwise consider.  These concessions include but are not limited to term extensions, rate reductions and principal reductions.  Forgiveness of principal is rarely granted and modifications for all classes of loans are predominately term extensions.  A TDR loan is also considered impaired.  Generally, a loan that is modified at an effective market rate of interest may no longer be disclosed as a troubled debt restructuring in years subsequent to the restructuring if it is not impaired based on the terms specified by the restructuring agreement.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The Company maintains a detailed, systematic analysis and procedural discipline to determine the amount of the Allowance for Loan Losses (“ALL”). The ALL is based on estimates and is intended to be appropriate to provide for probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. This process involves deriving probable loss estimates that are based on migration analysis and historical loss rates, in addition to qualitative factors that are based on management’s judgment. The migration analysis and historical loss rate calculations are based on the annualized loss rates. Migration analysis is utilized for the Commercial Real Estate (“CRE”), Commercial, Commercial Agriculture, Small Business Administration (“SBA”), Home Equity Line of Credit (“HELOC”), Single Family Residential, and Consumer portfolios. The historical loss rate method is utilized primarily for the Manufactured Housing portfolio. The migration analysis considers the risk rating of loans that are charged off in each loan category. The following is a description of the characteristics of loan ratings. Loan ratings are reviewed as part of the Company’s normal loan monitoring process, but, at a minimum, updated on an annual basis.

Substantially Risk Free – These borrowers have virtually no probability of default or loss given default and present no identifiable or potential adverse risk to the Company.  Documented repayment is either backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government or secured by cash collateral of the principal borrowed.  The collateral must be in the possession of the Company and free from potential claim.  In addition, these credits will conform in all aspects to established loan policies and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.

Nominal Risk – This rating is for the highest quality borrowers with nominal probability of default or loss given default from the transaction.  Typically, this is a borrower with a well-established record of financial performance, a strong equity position, abundant liquidity, and excellent debt service ability.  The Borrower’s financial outlook is stable due to a broad range of operations or products and is able to weather an economic downturn without significant impact to liquidity or net worth.  Typically, this borrower will be publicly owned or have access to public debt or equity, all investment grade.  In addition, these credits will conform in all aspects to established loan policies and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.

Pass/Watch – The loans in the four remaining pass categories range from minimal risk to moderate risk to acceptable risk to Watch risk rating. Loans rated in the first three categories are acceptable loans, appropriately underwritten, bearing an ordinary risk of loss to the Company. Loans in the minimal and moderate risk categories are loans to quality borrowers with financial statements presenting a good primary source as well as an adequate secondary source of repayment. In the case of individuals, borrowers with this rating are quality borrowers demonstrating a reasonable level of secure income, a net worth adequate to support the loan and presenting a good primary source as well as an adequate secondary source of repayment. Loans rated Watch indicate that although the borrower meets the criteria for a rating of acceptable risk or better, the credit possesses an identified and elevated risk level that should be resolved in a short period of time.  Technical risks include, but are not limited to, inadequate or improperly executed documentation, which may be material, serious delays in the submission of financial reporting or covenant violations that are not indicative of a protracted trend.
 
Special Mention - A Special Mention loan has potential weaknesses that require management’s close attention.  If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or in the Company’s credit position at some future date. Special mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose the Company to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.
 
Substandard - A Substandard loan is inadequately protected by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  These loans have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize full collection of amounts due.  They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the borrower’s deficiencies are not corrected.
 
Doubtful - A loan classified Doubtful has all the weaknesses inherent in one classified as Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.  The possibility of loss is extremely high, but because of certain important and reasonably specific pending factors, which may work to the advantage and strengthening of the loan, its classification as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact status may be determined.  Pending factors include proposed merger, acquisition or liquidation procedures, capital injection, perfecting liens on additional collateral and refinancing plans.
 
Loss - Loans classified Loss are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as bankable loans is not warranted.  This classification does not mean that the asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this loan even though partial recovery may be realized in the future.  Losses are taken in the period in which they are considered uncollectible.
 
The Company’s ALL is maintained at a level believed appropriate by management to absorb known and inherent probable losses on existing loans.  The allowance is charged for losses when management believes that full recovery on the loan is unlikely.  The following is the Company’s policy regarding charging off loans.

Commercial, CRE (which includes SBA 504, Land, and Construction) and SBA 7 (a) Loans
 
Charge-offs on these loan categories are taken as soon as all or a portion of any loan balance is deemed to be uncollectible.  A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and/or interest under the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and/or interest payments.  Loans that experience insignificant payment delays or payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Generally, loan balances are charged-down to the fair value of the collateral, if, based on a current assessment of the value, an apparent deficiency exists.  In the event there is no perceived equity, the loan is charged-off in full.  Unsecured loans which are delinquent over 90 days are, without clear support, also charged-off in full.
 
Single Family Real Estate, HELOC’s and Manufactured Housing Loans
 
Residential mortgages secured by one-to-four family residential properties, HELOC and manufactured housing loans in which principal or interest is due and unpaid for 90 days, are evaluated for impairment.  Loan balances are charged-off to the fair value of the property, less estimated selling costs, if, based on a current appraisal or valuation, an apparent deficiency exists.  In the event there is no perceived equity, the loan is generally fully charged-off.

Consumer Loans
 
Consumer loans are charged-off or charged-down to net recoverable value before becoming 120 days or five payments delinquent.

The ALL calculation for the different loan portfolios is as follows:
 

Commercial Real Estate, Commercial, Commercial Agriculture, SBA, HELOC, Single Family Residential, and Consumer – Migration analysis combined with risk rating is used to determine the required ALL for all non-impaired loans.  In addition, the migration results are adjusted based upon qualitative factors that affect the specific portfolio category.  Reserves on impaired loans are determined based upon the individual characteristics of the loan.

Manufactured Housing – The ALL is calculated on the basis of loss history and risk rating, which is primarily a function of delinquency.  In addition, the loss results are adjusted based upon qualitative factors that affect this specific portfolio.
 
The Company evaluates and individually assessesassessed for impairment loans either on nonaccrual, consideredthose that were classified as a TDRtroubled debt restructuring, or when other conditions existexisted which leadled management to review for possible impairment. Measurement of impairment on impaired loans iswas determined on a loan-by-loan basis and in total establishesestablished a specific reserve for impaired loans. The amount of impairment is determined by comparing the recorded investment in each loan with its value measured by one of three methods:
 

The expected future cash flows are estimated and then discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate.

The value of the underlying collateral net of selling costs.  Selling costs are estimated based on industry standards, the Company’s actual experience or actual costs incurred as appropriate.  When evaluating real estate collateral, the Company typically uses appraisals or valuations, no more than twelve months old at time of evaluation.  When evaluating non-real estate collateral securing the loan, the Company will use financial statements prepared by an accountant or appraisals no more than twelve months old at time of evaluation.  Additionally, for both real estate and non-real estate collateral, the Company may use other sources to determine value as deemed appropriate.

The loan’s observable market price.
 
Interest income iswas not recognized on impaired loans except for limited circumstances in which a loan, although impaired, continuescontinued to perform in accordance with the loan contract and the borrower providesprovided financial information to support maintaining the loan on accrual.

The Company determinesdetermined the appropriate ALLallowance for loan losses on a monthly basis. Any differences between estimated and actual observed losses from the prior month arewere reflected in the current period in determining the appropriate ALLallowance for loan losses determination and adjusted as deemed necessary. The review of the appropriateness of the allowance takestook into consideration such factors as concentrations of credit, changes in the growth, size, and composition of the loan portfolio, overall and individual portfolio quality, review of specific problem loans, collateral, guarantees and economic and environmental conditions that may affect thehave affected borrowers’ ability to pay and/or the value of the underlying collateral. Additional factors considered includeincluded geographic location of borrowers, changes in the Company’s product-specific credit policy, and lending staff experience. These estimates dependdepended on the outcome of future events and, therefore, containcontained inherent uncertainties.

Another component of the ALL considersallowance for loan losses considered qualitative factors related to non-impaired loans. The qualitative portion of the allowance on each of the loan pools iswas based on changes in any of the following factors:
 
Concentrations of credit
Trends in volume, maturity, and composition of loans
Volume and trend in delinquency, nonaccrual, and classified assets
Economic conditions
Policy and procedures or underwriting standards
Staff experience and ability
Value of underlying collateral
Competition, legal, or regulatory environment
Results of outside exams and quality of loan review and Board oversight


Concentrations of credit

Trends in volume, maturity, and composition of loans

Volume and trend in delinquency, nonaccrual, and classified assets

Economic conditions

Policy and procedures or underwriting standards

Staff experience and ability

Value of underlying collateral

Competition, legal, or regulatory environment

Results of outside exams and quality of loan review and Board oversight
Modified Loans to Troubled Borrowers

From time to time, the Company will modify certain loans in order to alleviate temporary difficulties in a borrower’s financial condition and/or constraints on a borrower’s ability to repay the loan, and to minimize potential losses to the Company. Such modifications may include changes in the amortization terms of the loan, reductions in interest rates, acceptance of interest only payments, and in limited cases, reductions to the outstanding loan balance. Such loans are typically placed on nonaccrual status when there is doubt concerning the full repayment of principal and interest or the loan has been in default for a period of 90 days or more. These loans may be returned to accrual status when all contractual amounts past due have been brought current, and the borrower’s performance under the modified terms of the loan agreement and the ultimate collectability of all contractual amounts due under the modified terms is no longer in doubt. The Company typically measures the ACL on these loans on an individual basis when the loans are deemed to no longer share risk characteristics that are similar with other loans in the portfolio. The determination of the ACL for these loans is based on a discounted cash flow approach, unless the loan is deemed collateral dependent, which requires measurement of the ACL based on the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, less estimated selling costs. In addition, GAAP requires the Company to make certain disclosures related to these loans, including certain types of modifications, as well as how such loans have performed since their modifications. See Note 4 - Loans Held for Investment for additional information concerning modified loans to troubled borrowers.

Off-Balance Sheet and Credit Exposure
 
In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into off-balance sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded in the consolidated financial statements when they are funded. They involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. Losses would be experienced when the Company is contractually obligated to make a payment under these instruments and must seek repayment from the borrower, which may not be as financially sound in the current period as they were when the commitment was originally made. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a clientcustomer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. The Company enters into credit arrangements that generally provide for the termination of advances in the event of a covenant violation or other event of default. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company evaluates each client’scustomer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Company upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the party. The commitments are collateralized by the same types of assets used as loan collateral.

As
After the adoption of ASC 326 on January 1, 2023, the estimate of the ACL for off-balance sheet commitments provides for current estimated credit losses for the unused portion of collective pools of off-balance sheet credit exposures expected to be funded, except for unconditionally cancellable commitments for which no allowance for credit losses is required under ASC 326. The ACL for off-balance sheet commitments includes factors that are consistent with outstandingthe ACL methodology for loans using the expected loss factors and an estimated utilization or probability of draw factor, which are based on historical experience. Changes in the ACL for off-balance sheet commitments are reported as a component of provision for credit losses in the consolidated income statements and the allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet commitments is included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

Prior to the adoption of ASC 326 on January 1, 2023, the Company appliesapplied qualitative factors to its off-balance sheet obligations in determining an estimate of losses inherent in these contractual obligations. The estimate for loan losses on off-balance sheet instruments is included within other liabilities and the charge to income that establishesestablished this liability is included in other expense on the consolidated income statement.
 
Other Assets Acquired Through Foreclosure, Net

Other assets acquired through foreclosure are recorded at fair value at the time of foreclosure less estimated costs to sell.  Any excess of loan balance over the fair value less estimated costs to sell of the other assets is charged-off against the allowance for loan losses.  Any excess of the fair value less estimated costs to sell over the loan balance is recorded as a loan loss recovery to the extent of the loan loss previously charged-off against the allowance for loan losses; and, if greater, recorded as a gain on foreclosed assets.  Subsequent to the legal ownership date, the Company periodically obtains a new valuation, and the asset is carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less estimated costs to sell.  Operating expenses or income, and gains or losses on disposition of such properties, are recorded in current operations.
 
Income Taxes
 
The Company uses the asset and liability method, which recognizes an asset or liability representing the tax effects of future deductible or taxable amounts that have been recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Due to tax regulations, certain items of income and expense are recognized in different periods for tax return purposes than for financial statement reporting. These items represent “temporary differences.” Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax effect of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each period end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. A valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets may not be realized. Any interest or penalties assessed by the taxing authorities are classified in the financial statements as income tax expense.expense in the consolidated income statements. Deferred tax assets are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.sheets.
 
Management evaluates the Company’s deferred tax asset for recoverability using a consistent approach, which considers the relative impact of negative and positive evidence, including the Company’s historical profitability and projections of future taxable income. The Company is required to establish a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets and record a charge to income if management determines, based on available evidence at the time the determination is made, that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets may not be realized.
 
The Company is subject to the provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”).  ASC 740 prescribes a more likely than not threshold for the financial statement recognition of uncertain tax positions. ASC 740 clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing a minimum recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. On a quarterly basis, the Company evaluates income tax accruals in accordance with ASC 740 guidance on uncertain tax positions.
 
Earnings Per Share
 
Basic earnings per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share includes the effect of all dilutive potential common shares for the period.  Potentially dilutive common shares include outstanding stock options. Restricted stock awards are considered to be outstanding common shares for the purpose of computing basic and diluted earnings per share.

The components of basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:

  
Three Months Ended
  September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2023  2022  2023  2022 
  (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) 
Net income available to common stockholders $2,252  $3,478  $6,837  $10,073 
                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic  8,849,831   8,748,308   8,834,961   8,708,805 
Add: Dilutive effects of assumed exercises of stock options  131,403   166,403   133,520   173,934 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted  8,981,234   8,914,711   8,968,481   8,882,739 
                 
Earnings per share:                
Basic $0.25  $0.40  $0.77  $1.16 
Diluted $0.25  $0.39  $0.76  $1.13 
RecentStock options for 113,131 and 96,450 shares of common stock were not considered in computing diluted earnings per share for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, because they were antidilutive. Stock options for 129,276 and 90,243 shares of common stock were not considered in computing diluted earnings per share for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, because they were antidilutive.
 
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
 
In June 2016, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued updated guidance codified within ASU-2016-13,Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13 - “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326),: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”. This ASU replaces the incurred loss impairment model in current GAAP with a model that reflects current expected credit losses (“CECL”). The CECL model is applicable to the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loan receivables and held-to-maturity debt securities. CECL also requires credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities to be measured through an allowance for credit losses when the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. It also applies to off-balance sheet credit exposures. The ASU requires that all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date be measured based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The ASU also requires enhanced disclosure, including qualitative and quantitative disclosures that provide additional information about significant estimates and judgments used in estimating credit losses. The provisions of this Update became effective for the Company for all annual and interim periods beginning January 1, 2023.

In April 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-04 - “Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments”. This ASU was issued as part of an ongoing project on the FASB’s agenda for improving the Codification or correcting for its unintended application. The FASB issued this ASU, which is specific to ASUs: 2016-13 “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments,” which amends2016-01 - “Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities,” and 2017-12 - “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities.” The amendments in this Update became effective for all interim and annual reporting periods for the guidance for recognizingCompany on January 1, 2023. The Company adopted the provisions within this ASU in conjunction with the implementation of ASC 326 - “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses,” including: (i) the election to not measure credit losses fromon accrued interest receivable when such balances are written-off in a timely manner when deemed uncollectable and (ii) the election to not include the balance of accrued interest receivable as part of the amortized cost of a loan, but rather to present it separately in the consolidated balance sheets.

In May 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-05 - “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) - Targeted Transition Relief.” This ASU was issued to allow entities that have certain financial instruments within the scope of ASC 326-20 - “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses - Measured at Amortized Cost” to make an “incurred loss” methodology that delays recognitionirrevocable election to elect the fair value option for those instruments in ASC 825-10 - “Financial Instruments - Overall” upon the adoption of credit losses until itASC 326, which for the Company was January 1, 2023. The fair value option is probable a lossnot applicable to held-to-maturity debt securities. Entities are required to make this election on an instrument-by-instrument basis. The Company did not elect the fair value option for any of its financial assets upon the adoption of ASC 326 on January 1, 2023.

The Company has been incurred todeveloped an expected credit loss methodology.estimation model in accordance with ASC 326. The guidanceCompany established a committee comprised of executive management and members of Accounting and Credit Administration and utilizes a third-party software provider specializing in CECL loss modeling. For loans evaluated collectively as a pool, the allowance for credit losses is calculated using the weighted average remaining maturity (“WARM”) method, as described more fully above. The Company’s model incorporates reasonable and supportable economic forecasts into the estimate of expected credit losses, which requires significant judgment.

Effective January 1, 2023, the useCompany adopted the provisions of ASC 326 through the application of the modified retrospective transition method by meansapproach, and recorded a net decrease of a cumulative-effect adjustment$1.6 million to equity as of the beginning balance of the period in which the guidance is adopted. The standard is effective for the Companyretained earnings as of January 1, 2023. 2023, for the cumulative effect adjustment. The Company has formed a subcommittee of its allowance for loan losses committee which is currently evaluatingfollowing table illustrates the impact of the amended guidance. In addition, the Company has analyzed its historical data and is running parallel calculations under different methods in order to refine its final methodology.

In March 2020, the FASB issued updated guidance codified within ASU-2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitationadoption of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting,” which provide optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. In response to the risk of cessation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), regulators in several jurisdictions around the world have undertaken reference rate reform initiatives to identify alternative reference rates that are more observable, or transaction based and less susceptible to manipulation. The Company has limited exposure to LIBOR. The amendments in ASU 2020-04 were effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 and may be applied prospectively to contract modifications made on or before December 31, 2022. The adoption of this standard is not anticipated to have a material impactCECL methodology on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

balance sheet as of January 1, 2023:

  
Pre-CECL
Adoption
  
Impact of
CECL
Adoption
  
As Reported
Under CECL
 
  (in thousands) 
Assets:         
Allowance for credit losses on securities:         
Available-for-sale $  $  $ 
Held-to-maturity         
Allowance for credit losses - loans  10,765   1,811   12,576 
Deferred tax assets  5,053   659   5,712 
             
Liabilities:            
Allowance for credit losses for off-balance sheet commitments  94   421   515 
             
Stockholders’ equity:            
Retained earnings  67,727   (1,573)  66,154 

The Company’s assessment of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale investment securities as of January 1, 2023, indicated that an allowance for credit losses was not required. The Company determined the likelihood of default on held-to-maturity investment securities was remote, and the amount of expected non-repayment on those investments was zero. The Company also analyzed available-for-sale investment securities that were in an unrealized loss position as of January 1, 2023, and determined the decline in fair value for those securities was not related to credit, but rather related to changes in interest rates and general market conditions. As such, no allowance for credit losses was recorded for held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities as of January 1, 2023.

In February 2019, the U.S. federal bank regulatory agencies approved a final rule modifying their regulatory capital rules and providing an option to phase in over a three-year period the Day 1 adverse regulatory capital effects of ASU 2016-13. As a result, entities have the option to gradually phase in the full effect of CECL on regulatory capital over a three-year transition period. The Company elected to phase in the full effect of CECL on regulatory capital over the three-year transition period.

In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-02, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures” (“ASU 2022-02”). ASU 2022-02 eliminates the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings while enhancing disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancings and restructurings by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty that assessdifficulty. Under the provisions of this ASU, an entity must determine whether a modification has createdresults in a new loan or the continuation of an existing loan. Additionally,Further, the amendments in this ASU 2022-02 requiresrequire that an entity disclose current-periodcurrent period gross write-offscharge-offs on loans by year of origination forand class of financing receivables and net investments in leases. For entities that have not yet adopted ASC 326, the amendments in the ASU arereceivable. This guidance became effective when the requirements of ASC 326 are effective (which is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, and interim periods within those fiscal years). The impact of ASU 2022-02 should be applied prospectively, or, for the recognition and measurement of TDRs, with a modified retrospective transition method.Company on January 1, 2023. The new guidance isdid not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements,statements; however, the required disclosures will bewere added to the consolidated financial statements when the standard is adopted on January 1, 2023.
statements.

2.INVESTMENT SECURITIES
 
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities are as follows:
 September 30, 2022  September 30, 2023 
 
Amortized
Cost
  
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
  
Fair
Value
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Allowance
for Credit
Losses
  
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
 
Securities available-for-sale (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
U.S. government agency notes $4,445  $35  $  $4,480  $3,478  $  $15  $  $3,493 
U.S. government agency collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMO”)  4,567   4   (101)  4,470   4,196         (218)  3,978 
U.S. Treasury securities  39,930      (135)  39,795 
Corporate debt securities  9,250      (880)  8,370   9,250   (103)     (1,494)  7,653 
Total $58,192  $39  $(1,116) $57,115  $16,924  $(103) $15  $(1,712) $15,124 
                                    
Securities held-to-maturity                                    
U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) $2,596  $6  $(150) $2,452  $2,158     $2  $(173) $1,987 
Total $2,596  $6  $(150) $2,452  $2,158     $2  $(173) $1,987 
                
Securities measured at fair value                
Equity securities: Farmer Mac class A stock $66  $132  $  $198 
Total $66  $132  $  $198 

  September 30, 2023 
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
  
Fair
Value
 
Securities measured at fair value  (in thousands)
 
Equity securities: Farmer Mac class A stock $66  $243  $  $309 
Total $66  $243  $  $309 
 
 December 31, 2021  December 31, 2022 
 
Amortized
Cost
  
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
  
Fair
Value
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
  
Fair
Value
 
Securities available-for-sale (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
U.S. government agency notes $5,476  $32  $  $5,508  $4,081  $26  $  $4,107 
U.S. government agency CMO
  4,862   31   (10)  4,883   4,475      (179)  4,296 
U.S. Treasury securities  9,984      (14)  9,970 
Corporate debt securities  9,250   102   (32)  9,320   9,250      (935)  8,315 
Total $19,588  $165  $(42) $19,711  $27,790  $26  $(1,128) $26,688 
                                
Securities held-to-maturity                                
U.S. government agency MBS
 $2,815  $159  $  $2,974  $2,557  $3  $(137) $2,423 
Total $2,815  $159  $  $2,974  $2,557  $3  $(137) $2,423 
                                
Securities measured at fair value                                
Equity securities: Farmer Mac class A stock $66  $182  $  $248  $66  $159  $  $225 
Total $66  $182  $  $248  $66  $159  $  $225 
 
At September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, securities with carrying values of $51.2$9.5 million and $13.2$21.1 million, respectively, were pledged to the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) as collateral for current and future advances.
 
At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders’ equity.

The maturity periods and weighted average yields of investment securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity at the period ends indicated were as follows:
 
 September 30, 2022  September 30, 2023 
 
Less than One
Year
  One to Five Years  Five to Ten Years  Over Ten Years  Total  
Less than One
Year
  One to Five Years  Five to Ten Years  Over Ten Years  Total 
 Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield 
Securities available-for-sale (dollars in thousands)  (dollars in thousands) 
U.S. government agency notes $     $     $533   2.09% $3,947   2.92% $4,480   2.82% $     $     $482   5.60% $3,011   6.35% $3,493   6.25%
U.S. government agency CMO                    4,470   3.40%  4,470   3.40%              429   3.69%  3,549   5.64%  3,978   5.43%
U.S. Treasury securities  39,795   1.61%                    39,795   1.61%
Corporate debt securities              8,370   3.74%        8,370   3.74%              7,653   3.74%        7,653   3.74%
Total $39,795   1.61% $     $8,903   3.64% $8,417   3.17% $57,115   2.16% $     $     $8,564   3.84% $6,560   5.97% $15,124   4.76%
                                                                                
Securities held-to-maturity                                                                                
U.S. government agency MBS $     $     $751   3.60% $1,845   3.39% $2,596   3.45% $     $     $731   3.60% $1,427   4.28% $2,158   4.05%
Total $     $     $751   3.60% $1,845   3.39% $2,596   3.45% $     $     $731   3.60% $1,427   4.28% $2,158   4.05%
 
 December 31, 2021  December 31, 2022 
 
Less than One
Year
  One to Five Years  Five to Ten Years  Over Ten Years  Total  
Less than One
Year
  One to Five Years  Five to Ten Years  Over Ten Years  Total 
 Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield 
Securities available-for-sale (dollars in thousands)  (dollars in thousands) 
U.S. government agency notes $     $661   0.59% $4,847   1.30% $     $5,508   1.16% $     $     $519   3.59% $3,588   4.40% $4,107   4.30%
U.S. government agency CMO        3,905   0.50%  978   0.83%        4,883   0.60%                    4,296   4.63%  4,296   4.63%
U.S. Treasury securities
  9,970   2.06%                    9,970   2.06%
Corporate debt securities
        9,320   3.70%              9,320   3.70%              8,315   3.74%        8,315   3.74%
Total $     $13,886   2.70% $5,825   1.20% $     $19,711   2.20% $9,970   2.06% $     $8,834   3.73% $7,884   4.53% $26,688   3.34%
                                                                                
Securities held-to-maturity                                                                                
U.S. government agency MBS $     $2,065   2.90% $750   3.58% $     $2,815   3.06% $     $     $746   3.60% $1,811   3.68% $2,557   3.66%
Total $     $2,065   2.90% $750   3.58% $     $2,815   3.06% $     $     $746   3.60% $1,811   3.68% $2,557   3.66%
 
The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investment securities maturities as of the periods presented are as shown below:
 
 
September 30,
2022
  
December 31,
2021
  
September 30,
2023
  
December 31,
2022
 
 
Amortized
Cost
  
Estimated
Fair Value
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Estimated
Fair Value
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Estimated
Fair Value
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Securities available-for-sale (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Due in less than one year
 $39,930  $39,795  $  $  $  $  $9,984  $9,970 
After one year through five years        13,786   13,886             
After five years through ten years  9,781   8,903   5,802   5,825   10,220   8,564   9,768   8,834 
After ten years  8,481   8,417         6,704   6,560   8,038   7,884 
Total $58,192  $57,115  $19,588  $19,711  $16,924  $15,124  $27,790  $26,688 
                                
Securities held-to-maturity                                
Due in less than one year
 $  $  $  $  $  $  $  $ 
After one year through five years        2,065   2,137             
After five years through ten years  751   707   750   837   731   662   746   705 
After ten years  1,845   1,745         1,427   1,325   1,811   1,718 
Total $2,596  $2,452  $2,815  $2,974  $2,158  $1,987  $2,557  $2,423 
 
Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities as borrowers or issuers have the right to prepay or call the investment securities.  Changes in interest rates may also impact prepayments.
 
As of September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, securities that are in an unrealized loss position and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position are summarized as follows:
 
 September 30, 2022  September 30, 2023 
 Less Than Twelve Months  More Than Twelve Months  Total  Less Than Twelve Months  More Than Twelve Months  Total 
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
 
Securities available-for-sale (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
U.S. government agency CMO $(87) $3,122  $(14) $640  $(101) $3,762  $(23) $607  $(195) $3,371  $(218) $3,978 
U.S. Treasury securities  (135)  39,795         (135)  39,795 
Corporate debt securities  (724)  7,026   (156)  1,344   (880)  8,370        (1,494)  7,653   (1,494)  7,653 
Total $(946) $49,943  $(170) $1,984  $(1,116) $51,927  $(23) $607  $(1,689) $11,024  $(1,712) $11,631 
                                                
Securities held-to-maturity                                                
U.S. government agency MBS $(150) $2,116  $  $  $(150) $2,116  $(2) $134  $(171) $1,694  $(173) $1,828 
Total $(150) $2,116  $  $  $(150) $2,116  $(2) $134  $(171) $1,694  $(173) $1,828 
 
 December 31, 2021  December 31, 2022 
 Less Than Twelve Months  More Than Twelve Months  Total  Less Than Twelve Months  More Than Twelve Months  Total 
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
 
Securities available-for-sale (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
U.S. government agency CMO $  $  $(10) $977  $(10) $977  $(130) $3,690  $(49) $606  $(179) $4,296 
U.S. Treasury securities  (14)  9,970         (14)  9,970 
Corporate debt securities  (32)  2,968         (32)  2,968   (764)  6,986   (171)  1,329   (935)  8,315 
Total $(32) $2,968  $(10) $977  $(42) $3,945  $(908) $20,646  $(220) $1,935  $(1,128) $22,581 
                        
Securities held-to-maturity                        
U.S. government agency MBS $(137) $2,115  $  $  $(137) $2,115 
Total $(137) $2,115  $  $  $(137) $2,115 
 
As of September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, there were 3936 and 437 securities, respectively, in an unrealized loss position.  Declines

At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there were no available-for-sale or held-to-maturity securities that were on nonaccrual status. All securities in the portfolio were current with their contractual principal and interest payments. Accrued interest receivable related to available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities was $124 thousand and $7 thousand, respectively, at September 30, 2023. Accrued interest receivable related to available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities was $69 thousand and $8 thousand, respectively, at December 31, 2022. Accrued interest receivable is included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

There were no collateral dependent available-for-sale or held-to-maturity securities at September 30, 2023 or December 31, 2022.

The Company reviews individual securities classified as available-for-sale to determine whether a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis is deemed credit related or due to other factors such as changes in interest rates and general market conditions. An ACL on available-for-sale investment securities is recorded when the fair value of the investment is below its amortized cost and the decline in fair value has been deemed, through the Company’s qualitative assessment, to be credit-related. Non-credit-related declines in fair value of available-for-sale investment securities, which may be attributed to changes in interest rates and other market related factors, are not recorded through an ACL. Such declines are recorded as an adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax. In the event the Company is required to sell or has the intent to sell an available-for-sale security that has experienced a decline in fair value below its amortized cost, the Company writes the amortized cost of the security down to fair value in the current period.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded a provision for credit losses for certain corporate debt securities classified as available-for-sale in the amount of $103 thousand. The need for ACL for these securities was in response to downgrades of the credit ratings of the issuers. The ACL was determined using the discounted cash flow method, using estimated loss rates that were derived from averages for corporate debt securities with similar credit ratings. There were no charge offs of any balances of corporate debt securities. The ending allowance for credit losses for securities at September 30, 2023 was $103 thousand.

The Company did not record an allowance for credit losses for held-to-maturity securities as of September 30, 2023, because the likelihood of non-repayment  was considered to be remote as the issuers of those securities were U.S. Federal government agencies. There was no provision for credit losses recognized related to any held-to-maturity investment securities during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Prior to the adoption of ASC 326, declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that arewere deemed to be other-than-temporary arewere reflected in earnings as realized losses. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers,considered, among other things: (i) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value hashad been less than cost; (ii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; and (iii) the Company’s intent to sell an impaired security and if it is notwas more likely than not that it will bewould have been required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized basis.
 
The unrealized losses are primarily due to increases in market interest rates over the yields available at the time the underlying securities were purchased.  The fair value is expected to recover as the securities approach their maturity date, repricing date or if market yields for such investments decline. Management does not believe anyconcluded that none of the Company’s securities arewere impaired due to reasons of credit quality.  Accordingly,quality as of September 30,December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021,therefore management believes the impairments detailed in the table above arewere temporary and no other-than-temporary impairment loss has been realizedwas recorded in the Company’s consolidated income statements.

3.LOANS HELD FOR SALE AND LOANS SERVICED FOR OTHERS
 
As of September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the Company had approximately $5.3$4.7 million and $6.3$5.2 million of SBA loans included in loans held for sale, respectively. The Company’s agricultural lending program includes loans for agricultural land, agricultural operational lines, and agricultural term loans for crops, equipment, and livestock.  The primary products are supported by guarantees issued from the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”), USDA Farm Service Agency (“FSA”), and the USDA Business and Industry loan program. As of September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the Company had $16.8$13.7 million and $17.1$15.9 million of USDA loans included in loans held for sale, respectively.

The unpaid balance of loan serviced for others as of the periods presented are as shown below:

 
September 30,
2022
  
December 31,
2021
  
September 30,
2023
  
December 31,
2022
 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
SBA $2,112  $2,709  $1,438  $1,926 
USDA, FSA, and USDA Business and Industry  735   745      735 
Farmer Mac
  154,006   142,677   159,450   155,522 
Total loans serviced for others $156,853  $146,131  $160,888  $158,183 

4.LOANS HELD FOR INVESTMENT

The composition of the Company’s loans held for investment loan portfolio follows:

 September 30,  December 31,  September 30,  December 31, 
 2022
  2021
  2023
  2022
 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Manufactured housing $309,989  $297,363  $325,068  $315,825 
Commercial real estate  544,373   480,801   556,945   545,317 
Commercial  54,042   55,287   38,232   59,070 
SBA
  3,468   23,659   1,687   3,482 
HELOC  3,373   3,579   2,556   2,613 
Single family real estate  8,981   8,749   10,615   8,709 
Consumer  323   109   52   107 
Gross loans held for investment
  924,549   869,547   935,155   935,123 
Deferred fees, net  (920)  (838)  (883)  (787)
Discount on SBA loans  (31)  (34)  (25)  (27)
Loans held for investment
  923,598   868,675   934,247   934,309 
Allowance for loan losses  (11,113)  (10,404)
Allowance for credit losses  (12,135)  (10,765)
Loans held for investment, net $912,485  $858,271  $922,112  $923,544 
The following table presents the contractual aging of the recorded investment in past due held for investment loans by class of loans:

 September 30, 2022
  September 30, 2023
 
 Current  
30-59 Days
Past Due
  
60-89 Days
Past Due
  
Over 90 Days
Past Due
  
Total
Past Due
  Nonaccrual  Total  
Recorded
Investment
Over 90 Days
and Accruing
  Current  
30-59 Days
Past Due
  
60-89 Days
Past Due
  
Over 90 Days
Past Due
  
Total
Past Due
  Total 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Manufactured housing $309,468  $389  $47  $  $436  $85  $309,989  $  $324,276  $615  $  $177  $792  $325,068 
Commercial real estate:                                                        
Commercial real estate  486,802   1,173         1,173      487,975      484,172      1,576      1,576   485,748 
SBA 504 1st trust deed  13,107                  13,107      12,335               12,335 
Land  12,433                  12,433      8,025               8,025 
Construction  30,858                  30,858      48,887      1,950      1,950   50,837 
Commercial  53,960   82    ��    82      54,042      37,985      247      247   38,232 
SBA  2,703      765      765      3,468      1,613   73      1   74   1,687 
HELOC  3,373                  3,373      2,556               2,556 
Single family real estate  8,827               154   8,981      10,615               10,615 
Consumer  323                  323      52               52 
Total $921,854  $1,644  $812  $  $2,456  $239  $924,549  $  $930,516  $688  $3,773  $178  $4,639  $935,155 

 December 31, 2021
  December 31, 2022
 
 Current  
30-59 Days
Past Due
  
60-89 Days
Past Due
  
Over 90 Days
Past Due
  
Total
Past Due
  Nonaccrual  Total  
Recorded
Investment
Over 90 Days
and Accruing
  Current  
30-59 Days
Past Due
  
60-89 Days
Past Due
  
Over 90 Days
Past Due
  
Total
Past Due
  Total 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Manufactured housing $296,715  $342  $  $  $342  $306  $297,363  $  $315,058  $665  $102  $  $767  $315,825 
Commercial real estate:                                                        
Commercial real estate  431,062                  431,062      481,599   1,160         1,160   482,759 
SBA 504 1st trust deed  16,961                  16,961      12,947               12,947 
Land  7,185                  7,185      11,237               11,237 
Construction  25,593                  25,593      38,374               38,374 
Commercial  55,287                  55,287      59,070               59,070 
SBA  23,296   223   139      362   1   23,659      2,529   953         953   3,482 
HELOC  3,579                  3,579      2,613               2,613 
Single family real estate  8,491               258   8,749      8,709               8,709 
Consumer  109                  109      107               107 
Total $868,278  $565  $139  $  $704  $565  $869,547  $  $932,243  $2,778  $102  $  $2,880  $935,123 

The following table presents the composition of nonaccrual loans as of September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022:

  September 30, 2023  December 31, 2022 
  With an ACL  Without an ACL  Total Nonaccrual  With an Allowance  Without an Allowance  Total Nonaccrual 
  (in thousands) 
Manufactured housing $100  $627  $727  $  $61  $61 
Commercial real estate     327   327          
Construction
     1,950   1,950          
Commercial
     50   50          
HELOC
     141   141          
Single family real estate              150   150 
Total $100  $3,095  $3,195  $  $211  $211 

There were $1 thousand of loans past due by 90 days or more that were not on nonaccrual status at September 30, 2023. There were no loans past due by 90 days or more that were not on nonaccrual status at December 31, 2022.

The accrual of interest is discontinued when substantial doubt exists as to collectability of the loan; generally, at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent.  Any unpaid but accrued interest is reversed from interest income at that time.  Thereafter, interest income is no longer recognized on the loan.  Interest income may be recognized on impaired loans to the extent they are not past due by 90 days.  Interest on nonaccrual loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual.  Loans are returned to accrual status when all of the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.  Foregone interest on nonaccrual and TDR loans for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, was $9$117 thousand and $35$9 thousand, respectively.  Foregone interest on nonaccrual and TDR loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, was $296 thousand and 2021, was $32 thousand, and $122 thousand, respectively.

Accrued interest receivable related to loans was $5.3 million and $5.1 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Accrued interest receivable is included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

Allowance for LoanCredit Losses for Loans

The Company adopted the CECL requirements of ASC 326 on January 1, 2023. As discussed further in Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, the Company uses the WARM method as the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses under CECL.  The calculation of the ACL is adjusted using qualitative factors for current conditions and for reasonable and supportable forecast periods. Loans that do not share risk characteristics with other loans in the portfolio are individually evaluated for a required ACL and are not included in the collective evaluation. Expected credit losses for loans evaluated individually are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s  effective interest rate or, when the Company determines that foreclosure is probable, the fair value of the collateral securing the loan, less estimated selling costs.

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the ACL for loans decreased by $13 thousand to $12.1 million. The decline in the ACL was primarily due to a decline in the required allowance for loans evaluated on a collective basis of $140 thousand due to a decrease in net loan balances. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in the ACL for the qualitative factor related to the levels of substandard loans.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the allowance for credit losses on loans increased by $1.4 million from $10.8 million at December 31, 2022. When the Company adopted the provisions of ASC 326 on January 1, 2023, it recorded the required $1.8 million increase directly to retained earnings (net of tax). During the first nine months of 2023, the Company recorded a provision (credit) for credit losses for loans of $(680) thousand.This decrease in allowance for credit losses during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 (after the adjustment for the adoption of ASC 326) was primarily due to a reduction in the qualitative factor related to the percentage of the state of California that was experiencing a drought. In addition, the allowance for credit losses also declined due to a reduction in the portion of the allowance derived from historical losses. Offsetting these decreases was an increase in the qualitative factor related to substandard loans, discussed above.

The following tables summarize the changes in the allowance for loancredit losses by portfolio type:type. Prior to the adoption of ASC 326 on January 1, 2023, the allowance for loan losses was determined in accordance with ASC 450 and ASC 310.
  For the Three Months Ended September 30, 
  
Manufactured
Housing
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Commercial  SBA  HELOC  
Single Family
Real Estate
  Consumer  Total 
2023
 (in thousands) 
Beginning balance $5,519  $5,896  $515  $5  $41  $171  $1  $12,148 
Charge-offs                        
Recoveries  8   20   13   4            45 
Net recoveries  8   20   13   4            45 
Provision (credit) for credit losses  (54)  44   (46)  (4)  1   1      (58)
Ending balance $5,473  $5,960  $482  $5  $42  $172  $1  $12,135 
                                 
2022
                                
Beginning balance $3,976  $6,120  $594  $23  $37  $115  $1  $10,866 
Charge-offs           (182)           (182)
Recoveries  88   20   13   4   6         131 
Net recoveries (charge-offs)  88   20   13   (178)  6         (51)
Provision (credit) for credit losses  (77)  182   24   174   (6)     1   298 
Ending balance $3,987  $6,322  $631  $19  $37  $115  $2  $11,113 

  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  
Manufactured
Housing
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Commercial  SBA  HELOC  
Single Family
Real Estate
  Consumer  Total 
2023
 (in thousands) 
Beginning balance, prior to adoption of ASC 326
 $3,879  $5,980  $747  $21  $27  $107  $4  $10,765 
Impact of adoption of ASC 326
  1,671   31   70   (15)  17   39   (2)  1,811 
Charge-offs                        
Recoveries  74   59   37   69            239 
Net recoveries  74   59   37   69            239 
Provision (credit) for credit losses  (151)  (110)  (372)  (70)  (2)  26   (1)  (680)
Ending balance $5,473  $5,960  $482  $5  $42  $172  $1  $12,135 
                                 
2022
                                
Beginning balance $2,606  $6,729  $923  $22  $18  $105  $1  $10,404 
Charge-offs           (182)           (182)
Recoveries  123   60   183   246   12      1   625 
Net recoveries
  123   60   183   64   12      1   443 
Provision (credit) for credit losses  1,258   (467)  (475)  (67)  7   10      266 
Ending balance $3,987  $6,322  $631  $19  $37  $115  $2  $11,113 

  For the Three Months Ended September 30, 
  
Manufactured
Housing
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Commercial  SBA  HELOC  
Single Family
Real Estate
  Consumer  Total 
2022
 (in thousands) 
Beginning balance $3,976  $6,120  $594  $23  $37  $115  $1  $10,866 
Charge-offs           (182)           (182)
Recoveries  88   20   13   4   6         131 
Net (charge-offs) recoveries  88   20   13   (178)  6         (51)
Provision (credit) for loan losses  (77)  182   24   174   (6)     1   298 
Ending balance $3,987  $6,322  $631  $19  $37  $115  $2  $11,113 
                                 
2021
                                
Beginning balance $2,630  $6,328  $1,020  $114  $25  $122  $1  $10,240 
Charge-offs                        
Recoveries  4   20   10   1   1         36 
Net recoveries  4   20   10   1   1         36 
Provision (credit) for loan losses  (25)  149   (15)  (87)  (2)  (13)     7 
Ending balance $2,609  $6,497  $1,015  $28  $24  $109  $1  $10,283 

  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  
Manufactured
Housing
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Commercial  SBA  HELOC  
Single Family
Real Estate
  Consumer  Total 
2022
 (in thousands) 
Beginning balance $2,606  $6,729  $923  $22  $18  $105  $1  $10,404 
Charge-offs           (182)           (182)
Recoveries  123   60   183   246   12      1   625 
Net recoveries  123   60   183   64   12      1   443 
Provision (credit) for loan losses  1,258   (467)  (475)  (67)  7   10      266 
Ending balance $3,987  $6,322  $631  $19  $37  $115  $2  $11,113 
                                 
2021
                                
Beginning balance $2,612  $5,950  $1,379  $118  $25  $108  $2  $10,194 
Charge-offs                        
Recoveries  155   60   30   46   4   1      296 
Net recoveries  155   60   30   46   4   1      296 
Provision (credit) for loan losses  (158)  487   (394)  (136)  (5)     (1)  (207)
Ending balance $2,609  $6,497  $1,015  $28  $24  $109  $1  $10,283 

As of September 30, 20222023, and December 31, 2021,2022, the Company had reservesan allowance for credit losses on undisbursed loans for off-balance sheet commitments of $96$424 thousand and $94 thousand, respectively, which werewas included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.sheets. The provision (credit) for credit losses associated with the allowance for off-balance sheet commitments was $(2) thousand and $(90) thousand for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.


Beginning on January 1, 2023, the Company evaluates loans collectively for purposes of determining the allowance for credit losses in accordance with ASC 326. Collective evaluation is based on aggregating loans deemed to possess similar risk characteristics. In certain instances, the Company may identify loans that it believes no longer possess risk characteristics similar to other loans in the loan portfolio. These loans are typically identified as those that have exhibited deterioration in credit quality, since the specific attributes and risks associated with such loans tend to become unique as the credit deteriorates. Such loans are typically nonperforming, have undergone a significant modification, have been downgraded to substandard or worse, and/or are deemed collateral dependent, where the ultimate repayment of the loan is expected to come from the operation of or eventual sale of the collateral. Loans that are deemed by management to no longer possess risk characteristics similar to other loans in the portfolio, or that have been identified as collateral dependent, are evaluated individually for purposes of determining an appropriate lifetime allowance for credit losses. The Company uses a discounted cash flow approach, using the loan’s effective interest rate, for determining the allowance for credit losses on individually evaluated loans, unless the loan is deemed collateral dependent, which requires evaluation based on the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, less estimated costs to sell. The Company may increase or decrease the allowance for credit losses for collateral dependent loans based on changes in the estimated fair value of the collateral. Changes in the allowance for credit losses for all other individually evaluated loans are based substantially on the Company’s evaluation of cash flows expected to be received from such loans.
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The following tables presenttable presents the amortized cost basis and the associated allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment for loans that were individually evaluated as of September 30, 2023:

  
Manufactured
Housing
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Commercial  SBA  HELOC  
Single Family
Real Estate
  Consumer  
Total
Loans
 
  
(in thousands)
 
Amortized Cost Basis:                        
Individually evaluated loans with an allowance for credit losses recorded $853  $  $  $  $  $  $  $853 
Individually evaluated loans with no allowance for credit losses recorded  1,359   2,277   1,210         141      4,987 
Total individually evaluated loans  2,212   2,277   1,210         141      5,840 
Collectively evaluated loans  322,856   554,668   37,022   1,687   2,556   10,474   52   929,315 
Total loans held for investment $325,068  $556,945  $38,232  $1,687  $2,556  $10,615  $52  $935,155 
                                 
Allowance for Credit Losses:                                
Individually evaluated loans $16  $  $  $  $  $  $  $16 
Collectively evaluated loans  5,457   5,960   482   5   42   172   1   12,119 
Total allowance for credit losses $5,473  $5,960  $482  $5  $42  $172  $1  $12,135 

Prior to the adoption of ASC 326 on January 1, 2023, the Company classified loans as impaired when, based on current information and events, it was probable that the Company would be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement or it was determined that the likelihood of the Company receiving all scheduled payments, including interest, when due was remote. Credit losses on impaired loans were determined separately based on the guidance in ASC 310. Beginning January 1, 2023, the Company accounts for credit losses on all loans in accordance with ASC 326, which eliminates the concept of an impaired loan within the context of determining credit losses.

The following table presents impairment method information related to loans and allowance for loan losses by loan portfolio segment:segment as of December 31, 2022:

  
Manufactured
Housing
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Commercial  SBA  HELOC  
Single Family
Real Estate
  Consumer  
Total
Loans
 
Loans Held for Investment as of September 30, 2022:
 (in thousands) 
Recorded Investment:                        
Impaired loans with an allowance recorded $3,058  $212  $72  $43  $  $213  $  $3,598 
Impaired loans with no allowance recorded  1,120      1,331   18      153      2,622 
Total loans individually evaluated for impairment  4,178   212   1,403   61      366      6,220 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment  305,811   544,161   52,639   3,407   3,373   8,615   323   918,329 
Total loans held for investment $309,989  $544,373  $54,042  $3,468  $3,373  $8,981  $323  $924,549 
Unpaid Principal Balance                                
Impaired loans with an allowance recorded $3,058  $212  $72  $43  $  $213  $  $3,598 
Impaired loans with no allowance recorded  1,120      1,331   18      153      2,622 
Total loans individually evaluated for impairment  4,178   212   1,403   61      366      6,220 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment  305,811   544,161   52,639   3,407   3,373   8,615   323   918,329 
Total loans held for investment $309,989  $544,373  $54,042  $3,468  $3,373  $8,981  $323  $924,549 
Related Allowance for Loan Losses                                
Loans individually evaluated for impairment  166   17   1   1      9      194 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment  3,821   6,305   630   18   37   106   2   10,919 
Total allowance for loan losses $3,987  $6,322  $631  $19  $37  $115  $2  $11,113 

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Manufactured
Housing
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Commercial  SBA  HELOC  
Single Family
Real Estate
  Consumer  
Total
Loans
 

 (in thousands) 
Recorded Investment:                        
Impaired loans with an allowance recorded $2,918  $209  $67  $41  $  $208  $  $3,443 
Impaired loans with no allowance recorded  1,166      1,297         151      2,614 
Total loans individually evaluated for impairment  4,084   209   1,364   41      359      6,057 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment  311,741   545,108   57,706   3,441   2,613   8,350   107   929,066 
Total loans held for investment $315,825  $545,317  $59,070  $3,482  $2,613  $8,709  $107  $935,123 

                                
Related Allowance for Loan Losses                                
Loans individually evaluated for impairment  157   18      1      8      184 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment  3,722   5,962   747   20   27   99   4   10,581 
Total allowance for loan losses $3,879  $5,980  $747  $21  $27  $107  $4  $10,765 
  
Manufactured
Housing
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Commercial  SBA  HELOC  
Single Family
Real Estate
  Consumer  
Total
Loans
 
Loans Held for Investment as of December 31, 2021:
 (in thousands) 
Recorded Investment:                        
Impaired loans with an allowance recorded $3,563  $220  $85  $194  $  $425  $  $4,487 
Impaired loans with no allowance recorded  1,358   1,402   1,505   226      258      4,749 
Total loans individually evaluated for impairment  4,921   1,622   1,590   420      683      9,236 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment  292,442   479,179   53,697   23,239   3,579   8,066   109   860,311 
Total loans held for investment $297,363  $480,801  $55,287  $23,659  $3,579  $8,749  $109  $869,547 
Unpaid Principal Balance                                
Impaired loans with an allowance recorded $3,563  $220  $85  $194  $  $683  $  $4,745 
Impaired loans with no allowance recorded  1,358   1,402   1,505   226            4,491 
Total loans individually evaluated for impairment  4,921   1,622   1,590   420      683      9,236 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment  292,442   479,179   53,697   23,239   3,579   8,066   109   860,311 
Total loans held for investment $297,363  $480,801  $55,287  $23,659  $3,579  $8,749  $109  $869,547 
Related Allowance for Loan Losses                                
Loans individually evaluated for impairment  210   17      1      12      240 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment  2,396   6,712   923   21   18   93   1   10,164 
Total allowance for loan losses $2,606  $6,729  $923  $22  $18  $105  $1  $10,404 


IncludedThe recorded investment in impaired loans were $0.3 millionapproximated the unpaid balance of the loans guaranteed by government agencies atas of December 31, 2021. There were no impaired loans guaranteed by government agencies at September 30, 2022.

A

Prior to the adoption of ASC 326, a valuation allowance iswas established for an impaired loan when the fair value of the loan iswas less than the recorded investment. In certain cases, portions of impaired loans arewere charged-off to realizable value instead of establishing a valuation allowance and arewere included, when applicable, in the table belowabove as “Impaired loans without specific valuation allowance under ASC 310.allowance.” The valuation allowance disclosed above is included in the allowance for loan losses reported in the consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
2022.



The following tables summarize average investment in impairedtable presents the amortized cost basis of collateral dependent loans by class of loans and by collateral type as of the related interest income recognized:
dates indicated :

  Three Months Ended September 30, 
  2022
  2021
 
  
Average Investment
in Impaired Loans
  
Interest
Income
  
Average Investment
in Impaired Loans
  
Interest
Income
 
  (in thousands) 
Manufactured housing $4,198  $88  $4,961  $95 
Commercial real estate: SBA 504 1st trust deed  213   4   1,533   4 
Commercial  1,423   24   1,622   24 
SBA  85   7   593   4 
Single family real estate  488   6   1,512   10 
Total $6,407  $129  $10,221  $137 


 Nine Months Ended September 30,  
Manufactured
Homes
  
Single Family
Residence
  
Machinery
&
Equipment
  Total 
 2022
  2021
 
 
Average Investment
in Impaired Loans
  
Interest
Income
  
Average Investment
in Impaired Loans
  
Interest
Income
 
 (in thousands) 
September 30, 2023 (in thousands)
 
Manufactured housing $4,503  $261  $5,683  $277  $1,014  $  $  $1,014 
Commercial real estate: SBA 504 1st trust deed  525   12   1,615   48 
Commercial real estate
  2,277         2,277 
Commercial  1,489   67   1,645   78         1,210   1,210 
SBA  164   19   480   11 
Single family real estate  577   19   1,913   91      141      141 
Total $7,258  $378  $11,336  $505  $3,291  $141  $1,210  $4,642 


The Company is not committed
  
Manufactured
Homes
  
Single Family
Residence
  
Machinery
&
Equipment
  Total 
December 31, 2022
 
(in thousands)
 
Manufactured housing $574  $  $  $574 
Commercial        1,297   1,297 
Single family real estate     150      150 
Total $574  $150  $1,297  $2,021 

There was no associated allowance for credit losses (or allowance for loan losses prior to lend additional fundsthe adoption of ASC 326 on these impaired loans.January 1, 2023) for collateral dependent loans as of September 30, 2023, or December 31, 2022.


The Company utilizes an internal asset classification system as a means of reporting problem and potential problem loans. Loan ratings are reviewed as part of the Company’s normal loan monitoring process, but, at a minimum, updated on an annual basis. Under the Company’s risk rating system, the Company rates loans with potential problems as “Special Mention,” “Substandard,” “Doubtful”“Doubtful,” and “Loss”. For a detailed discussion on these risk classifications see “Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Allowance for Loan Losses”.  Risk ratings are updated as part of our normal loan monitoring process, at a minimum, annually.
The following tables present gross loans by risk rating:
is a description of the characteristics of loan ratings.

  September 30, 2022
 
  Pass  Special Mention  Substandard  Doubtful  Total 
  (in thousands) 
Manufactured housing $308,897  $  $1,092  $  $309,989 
Commercial real estate:                    
Commercial real estate  478,397   225   8,084      486,706 
SBA 504 1st trust deed  12,632      475      13,107 
Land  12,433            12,433 
Construction  30,858            30,858 
Commercial  47,439   2,787   2,670      52,896 
SBA  839            839 
HELOC  3,373            3,373 
Single family real estate  8,823      158      8,981 
Consumer  323            323 
Total, net  904,014   3,012   12,479      919,505 
Government guaranteed loans
  4,384      660      5,044 
Total $908,398  $3,012  $13,139  $  $924,549 


Special Mention - A Special Mention loan has potential weaknesses that require management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or in the Company’s credit position at some future date. Special mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose the Company to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.
  December 31, 2021
 
  Pass  Special Mention  Substandard  Doubtful  Total 
  (in thousands) 
Manufactured housing $295,810  $  $1,553  $  $297,363 
Commercial real estate:                    
Commercial real estate  415,471   3,043   11,255      429,769 
SBA 504 1st trust deed  14,646      2,315      16,961 
Land  7,185            7,185 
Construction  25,593            25,593 
Commercial  50,372   26   2,265      52,663 
SBA  1,891      114      2,005 
HELOC  3,579            3,579 
Single family real estate  8,487      262      8,749 
Consumer  109            109 
Total, net  823,143   3,069   17,764  $   843,976 
Government guaranteed loans
  23,610      1,961      25,571 
Total $846,753  $3,069  $19,725  $  $869,547 


Substandard - A Substandard loan is inadequately protected by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. These loans have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the full collection of amounts due. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the borrower’s deficiencies are not corrected.


Doubtful - A loan classified Doubtful has all the weaknesses inherent in one classified as Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. The possibility of loss is extremely high, but because of certain important and reasonably specific pending factors, which may work to the advantage and strengthening of the loan, its classification as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact status may be determined. Pending factors include proposed merger, acquisition or liquidation procedures, capital injection, perfecting liens on additional collateral and refinancing plans.

Loss - Loans classified Loss are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as bankable loans is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this loan even though partial recovery may be realized in the future. Losses are taken in the period in which they are considered uncollectible.

Loans not meeting the criteria above are considered to be pass-rated loans.


The following tables present the risk categories for gross loans by class of loans and by year of origination as of the dates indicated:


  Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year       
  2023  2022  2021  2020  2019  Prior  Revolving  Total 
September 30, 2023 (in thousands) 
Manufactured housing:                        
Pass $38,199  $57,135  $49,553  $46,564  $24,731  $106,655  $  $322,837 
Substandard        101   219      1,911      2,231 
Total  38,199   57,135   49,654   46,783   24,731   108,566      325,068 
                                 
Commercial real estate:                                
Pass  34,298   152,500   122,794   58,350   49,489   121,401      538,832 
Special mention        464   211   4,145   1,014      5,834 
Substandard        500   2,993      8,786      12,279 
Total  34,298   152,500   123,758   61,554   53,634   131,201      556,945 
                                 
Commercial:                                
Pass  1,589   5,497   2,663   1,094   738   13,418   8,176   33,175 
Special mention        1,996   407            2,403 
Substandard                 2,654      2,654 
Total  1,589   5,497   4,659   1,501   738   16,072   8,176   38,232 
                                 
SBA:                                
Pass           192      1,454      1,646 
       Special mention                 40      40 
Loss                 1      1 
Total           192      1,495      1,687 
                                 
HELOC:                                
Pass                 2,556      2,556 
Total                 2,556      2,556 
                                 
Single family real estate:                                
Pass  2,242   826   1,997   1,989   748   2,667      10,469 
Substandard                 146      146 
Total  2,242   826   1,997   1,989   748   2,813      10,615 
                                 
Consumer:                                
Pass  52                     52 
Total  52                     52 
                                 
Total loans $76,380  $215,958  $180,068  $112,019  $79,851  $262,703  $8,176  $935,155 

  Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year       
  2022  2021  2020  2019  2018  Prior  Revolving  Total 
December 31, 2022 (in thousands) 
(Manufactured housing:                        
Pass $62,591  $54,403  $51,158  $26,745  $25,768  $94,106  $  $314,771 
Substandard              121   933      1,054 
Total  62,591   54,403   51,158   26,745   25,889   95,039      315,825 
                                 
Commercial real estate:                                
Pass  161,023   125,074   57,441   50,134   32,662   95,174      521,508 
Special mention        10,092   4,206   1,033         15,331 
Substandard        1,056         7,422      8,478 
Total  161,023   125,074   68,589   54,340   33,695   102,596      545,317 
                                 
Commercial:                                
Pass  8,804   2,924   1,505   1,107   6,956   10,889   20,699   52,884 
Special mention     2,723                  2,723 
Substandard                 3,463      3,463 
Total  8,804   5,647   1,505   1,107   6,956   14,352   20,699   59,070 
                                 
SBA:                                
Pass     690   1,083         1,709      3,482 
Total     690   1,083         1,709      3,482 
                                 
HELOC:                                
Pass                    2,613   2,613 
Total                    2,613   2,613 
                                 
Single family real estate:                                
Pass  817   2,187   2,028   761   364   2,398      8,555 
Substandard              150   4      154 
Total  817   2,187   2,028   761   514   2,402      8,709 
                                 
Consumer:                                
Pass  13               94      107 
Total  13               94      107 
                                 
Total loans $233,248  $188,001  $124,363  $82,953  $67,054  $216,192  $23,312  $935,123 

Loan Modifications

In certain instances, the Company may make modifications to the terms of loans to borrowers that are experiencing financial distress by providing a term extension, a payment deferral, a reduction of the contractual interest rate on the loan, or a partial forgiveness of principal (or a combination of these modifications). When principal forgiveness is provided to a borrower, the amount of forgiveness is charged off against the ACL.



The following table presents the amortized cost basis of loans at September 30, 2023, that were both experiencing financial difficulty and were modified during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, by loan class and by type of modification; the only type of modification that was granted to borrowers that were experiencing financial difficulty during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was a term extension. The percentage of the amortized cost basis of loans that were modified to borrowers in financial distress as compared to the total amortized cost basis of the loan class, as well as the financial effects of the modifications, is presented below.


  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 
  
Amortized
Cost of
Modified
Loans
  
% of Total
Class of
Loans
  
Term
Extension
(Weighted
Average
years)
 
  (dollars in thousands) 
Commercial real estate $500   0.09%  5.00 
Commercial  1,417   2.40%  60.00 
Total $1,917   0.20%  45.65 

The Company does not have any commitments to lend any additional amounts to the borrowers included in the previous table. All of the loans listed in the previous table were considered to be current as of September 30, 2023.

The ACL for a loan to a borrower that was experiencing financial difficulty and was granted a modification (and included in the table above) is measured on a collective basis, as with other loans in the loan portfolio, unless management determines that such loans no longer possess risk characteristics similar to others in the loan portfolio. In those instances, the ACL for such a loan is determined through individual evaluation.
There were no defaults on loans classified as “Loss” at September 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021.to borrowers that were experiencing financial difficulty that had been modified since January 1, 2023.

Troubled Debt Restructured Loan (TDR)


Prior to the adoption of ASU 2022-02 on January 1, 2023, the Company, in infrequent situations would modify or restructure loans as a TDR. A TDR is a loan on which the Bank,Company, for reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower that the Bankbank would not otherwise consider. The loan terms that have been modified or restructured due to a borrower’s financial situation include, but are not limited to, a reduction in the stated interest rate, an extension of the maturity or renewal of the loan at an interest rate below current market, a reduction in the face amount of the debt, a reduction in the accrued interest, extensions, deferrals, renewals, and rewrites. The majority of the Bank’sCompany’s modifications arewere extensions in terms or deferral of payments which result in no lost principal or interest followed by reductions in interest rates or accrued interest.  A TDR is also considered impaired.  Generally, a loan that is modified at an effective market rate of interest may no longer be disclosed as a troubled debt restructuring in years subsequent to the restructuring if it is not impaired based on the terms specified by the restructuring agreement.
.

The total carrying amount of loans that were classified as TDRs at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 20212022, was $6.3$6.0 million; of these, $5.8 million and $8.6 million, respectively. TDRs that were performing according to their modified terms as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were $6.2 million and $8.4 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, there was one new TDR loan with a balance of $122 thousand. This TDR had an immaterial impact on the allowance and provision for loan losses for the quarter and year-to-date periods. There were no new TDR loans during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.terms.

A TDR loan is deemed to have a payment default when the borrower fails to make two consecutive payments or the collateral is transferred to repossessed assets.  The Company had no TDR loans with payment defaults for the three or nine months ended September 30, 2022 or 2021.

At September 30, 2022 there were no material loan commitments outstanding on TDR loans.

5.OTHER ASSETS ACQUIRED THROUGH FORECLOSURE

Other assets acquired through foreclosure consist primarily of properties acquired as a result of, or in-lieu-of, foreclosure. Properties or other assets (primarily manufactured housing) are reported at fair value at the time of foreclosure less estimated costs to sell. Costs relating to development or improvement of the assets are capitalized to the extent that they are deemed to be recoverable and increase the value of the property; otherwise, those costs are expensed. Costs related to holding the assets are charged to expense.  The balance of other assets acquired through foreclosure at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 is primarily attributable to a single commercial agricultural relationship.

The following table summarizes the changes in other assets acquired through foreclosure:foreclosure for the periods indicated:

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 2022
  2021
  2022
  2021
  2023
  2022
  2023
  2022
 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Balance, beginning of period $2,250  $2,572  $2,518  $2,614  $65  $2,250  $2,250  $2,518 
Additions           136   1,511
   
   1,576
   
 
Proceeds from dispositions       (372)     (46)     (2,551)  (372)
Gain (loss) on sales, net        104   (178)
(Loss)/gain on sales, net  (19)     236   104 
Balance, end of period $2,250  $2,572  $2,250  $2,572  $1,511  $2,250  $1,511  $2,250 

Gains or losses on sale are included in other non-interest income on the consolidated income statements.

6.FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
 
The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities. FASB ASC 820 - Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”) established a framework for measuring fair value using a three-level valuation hierarchy for fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. ASC 820 maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions about the factors market participants would consider in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the reliability of inputs, as follows:
 

Level 1— Observable quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

Level 2— Observable quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, matrix pricing, or model-based valuation techniques where all significant assumptions are observable, either directly or indirectly in the market.

Level 3— Model-based techniques where significant assumptions are not observable, either directly or indirectly, in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect management’s estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques may include use of discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.
 
The availability of observable inputs varies based on the nature of the specific financial instrument. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the Company in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

Management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments; however, there are inherent limitations in any estimation technique. Therefore, for substantially all financial instruments, the fair value estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could have realized in a sales transaction at September 30, 20222023, or December 31, 2021.2022. The estimated fair value amounts for September 30, 20222023, and December 31, 20212022, have been measured as of period-end, and have not been reevaluated or updated for purposes of these consolidated financial statements subsequent to those dates. As such, the estimated fair values of these financial instruments subsequent to the reporting date may be different than the amounts reported at the period-end.
 
This information should not be interpreted as an estimate of the fair value of the entire Company since a fair value calculation is only required for a limited portion of the Company’s assets and liabilities.
 
Due to the wide range of valuation techniques and the degree of subjectivity used in making the estimate, comparisons between the Company’s disclosures and those of other companies or banks may not be meaningful.
 
The following tables summarize the fair value of assets measured on a recurring basis:
 
 Fair Value Measurements at the End of the
Reporting Period Using:
     Fair Value Measurements at the End of the
Reporting Period Using:
    
September 30, 2022
 
Quoted Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  
Fair
Value
 
September 30, 2023
 
Quoted Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  
Fair
Value
 
Assets: (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Investment securities measured at fair value $198  $  $  $198 
Investment securities available-for-sale                
Investment securities - measured at fair value $309  $  $  $309 
Investment securities - available-for-sale:                
U.S. government agency notes     4,480      4,480      3,493      3,493 
U.S. government agency collateralized mortgage obligations     4,470      4,470 
U.S. Treasury securities
     39,795      39,795 
U.S. government agency CMO     3,978      3,978 
Corporate debt securities     8,370      8,370      7,653      7,653 
Interest only strips        9   9         5   5 
Servicing assets        34   34         40   40 
Total $198  $57,115  $43  $57,356  $309  $15,124  $45  $15,478 
 
Fair Value Measurements at the End of the
Reporting Period Using:
     
Fair Value Measurements at the End of the
Reporting Period Using:
    
December 31, 2021
 
Quoted Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  
Fair
Value
 
December 31, 2022
 
Quoted Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  
Fair
Value
 
Assets: (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Investment securities measured at fair value $248  $  $  $248 
Investment securities available-for-sale  
   
   
   
 
Investment securities - measured at fair value $225  $  $  $225 
Investment securities - available-for-sale:                
U.S. government agency notes     5,508      5,508      4,107      4,107 
U.S. government agency collateralized mortgage obligations     4,883      4,883 
U.S. government agency CMO     4,296      4,296 
U.S. Treasury securities
     9,970      9,970 
Corporate debt securities     9,320      9,320      8,315      8,315 
Interest only strips        15   15         7   7 
Servicing assets        1,600   1,600         26   26 
Total $248  $19,711  $1,615  $21,574  $225  $26,688  $33  $26,946 
 
The change in servicing assets that are measured using Level 3 assets measuredinputs and are carried at fair value on a recurring basis included in income was as follows:

 Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
 Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30,  2023
  2022
  2023
  2022
 
 2022
  2021
  2022
  2021
  (in thousands) 
Servicing Assets:
 (in thousands)  
 
Balance, beginning of period $36   35  $44  $43  $3  $36  $26  $44 
Additions            
Amortization            
Valuation adjustments  (2)  9   (10)  1   37   (2)  14   (10)
Balance, end of period $34   44  $34  $44  $40  $34  $40  $34 

Market valuations of ourthe Company’s investment securities, which are classified as Level 2, are provided by an independent third party. The fair values are determined by using several sources for valuing fixed income securities. Their techniques include pricing models that vary based on the type of asset being valued and incorporate available trade, bid, and other market information. In accordance with the fair value hierarchy, the market valuation sources include observable market inputs and are therefore considered Level 2 inputs for purposes of determining the fair values.
 
On certain SBA loan sales, the Company retained interest only strip assets (“I/O strips”) which represent the present value of excess net cash flows generated by the difference between (a) interest at the stated rate paid by borrowers and (b) the sum of (i) pass-through interest paid to third-party investors and (ii) contractual servicing fees. I/O strips are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value is determined on a quarterly basis through a discounted cash flow analysis prepared by an independent third-party using industry prepayment speeds. I/O strip valuation adjustments are recorded as additions or offsets to loan servicing income.
 
For certain servicing assets, the Company had elected to use the amortization method for the treatment of servicing assets and had measured for impairment on a periodic basis through a discounted cash flow analysis prepared by an independent third-party using industry prepayment speeds and discount rates. In connection with the sale of certain SBA and USDA loans, the Company recorded servicing assets and elected to measure those assets at fair value in accordance with ASC 825-10. Significant assumptions in the valuation of servicing assets include estimated loan repayment rates, the discount rate, and servicing costs, among others. Servicing assets are classified as Level 3 measurements due to the use of significant unobservable inputs, as well as significant management judgment and estimation.
 
The Company also has assets that, under certain conditions, are subject to measurement at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets include loans held for sale, assets acquired through foreclosure and certain loans that are considered impaired per generally accepted accounting principles.collateral dependent and recorded at the fair value of collateral (less costs to sell).
The following summarizes the fair value measurements of assets measured on a non-recurring basis:
 
    
Fair Value Measurements at the End of the
Reporting Period Using:
     
Fair Value Measurements at the End of the
Reporting Period Using:
 
 Total  
Quoted Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Active Markets
for Similar
Assets
(Level 2)
  
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Quoted Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Active Markets
for Similar
Assets
(Level 2)
  
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
September 30, 2022:
            
Impaired loans $3,404  $  $3,404  $ 
September 30, 2023:
            
Other assets acquired through foreclosure  2,250      2,250     $
1,511  $
  $
1,511  $
 
Total $5,654  $  $5,654  $  $1,511  $  $1,511  $ 

    
Fair Value Measurements at the End of the
Reporting Period Using:
     
Fair Value Measurements at the End of the
Reporting Period Using:
 
 Total  
Quoted Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Active Markets
for Similar
Assets
(Level 2)
  
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Quoted Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Active Markets
for Similar
Assets
(Level 2)
  
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
December 31, 2021:
            
December 31, 2022:
            
Impaired loans $3,785  $  $3,785  $  $3,805  $  $3,805  $ 
Other assets acquired through foreclosure  2,518      2,518      2,250      2,250    
Total $6,303  $  $6,303  $  $6,055  $  $6,055  $ 
 
The Company records certain loans at fair value on a non-recurring basis. When a loan is considered impairedcollateral dependent, the need for an allowance for a loan lossACL is established.  The fair value measurement and disclosure requirement applies to loans measured for impairment using the practical expedients method permitted by accounting guidance for impaired loans.  Impairedevaluated. Such loans are measured at an observable market price, if available, or at the fair value of the loan’s collateral, if the loan is collateral dependent.collateral. The fair value of the loan’s collateral is determined by appraisals or independent valuation.  When the fair value of the loan’s collateral is based on an observable market price or current appraised value, the appraisalsvaluations which may contain a wide range of values and accordingly,therefore the Company classifies the fair value of the impairedcollateral dependent loans as a non-recurring valuation within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.  Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. For loans in which impairment is determined based on the net present value of cash flows, the Company classifies these as a non-recurring valuation within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.
 
Other assets acquired through foreclosure are carried at the lower of book value or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair value is based upon independent market prices obtained from certified appraisers or the current listing price, if lower. When the fair value of the collateral is based on a current appraised value, the Company reports the fair value of the foreclosed collateral as non-recurring  valuation within Level 2.2 of the valuation hierarchy. When a current appraised value is not available or if management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired, the Company reports the foreclosed collateral as non-recurring Level 3.3.
 
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
 
The estimated fair values of financial instruments have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required to interpret market data to develop estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.
 
The estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows:
 
 September 30, 2022  September 30, 2023 
 Carrying  Fair Value  Carrying  Fair Value 
 Amount  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total  Amount  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Financial assets: (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Cash and cash equivalents $51,295  $51,295  $  $  $51,295  $140,619  $140,619  $  $  $140,619 
FHLB and FRB stock  4,533      4,533      4,533   4,865      4,865      4,865 
Investment securities - available-for-sale  57,115      57,115      57,115   15,124      15,124      15,124 
Investment securities - held-to-maturity  2,596
   
   2,452
   
   2,452
   2,158
   
   1,987
   
   1,987
 
Investment securities - measured at fair value
  198   198         198   309   309         309 
Loans, net and loans held for sale  934,581      894,582   3,404   897,986   940,547      884,199      884,199 
Accrued interest receivable
  5,328      5,328      5,328   5,626      5,626      5,626 
Servicing assets
  1,555         2,635   2,635   1,323         2,439   2,439 
Interest only strips
  9         9   9   5         5   5 
Financial liabilities:                                        
Deposits  852,189      847,583      847,583   916,093      912,521      912,521 
FHLB advances  110,000      102,609      102,609   90,000      83,876      83,876 
Accrued interest payable
  45      45      45   2,501      2,501      2,501 
 
 December 31, 2021  December 31, 2022 
 Carrying  Fair Value  Carrying  Fair Value 
 Amount  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total  Amount  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Financial assets: (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Cash and cash equivalents $208,375  $208,375  $  $  $208,375  $64,690  $64,690  $  $  $64,690 
FHLB and FRB stock  4,441      4,441      4,441   4,533      4,533      4,533 
Investment securities - available-for-sale  19,711      19,711      19,711   26,688      26,688      26,688 
Investment securities - held-to-maturity  2,815      2,974      2,974   2,557      2,423      2,423 
Investment securities - measured at fair value
  248   248         248   225   225         225 
Loans, net and loans held for sale  881,679      870,868   5,452   876,320   944,577      892,134   3,805   895,939 
Accrued interest receivable  5,841      5,841      5,841   5,295      5,295      5,295 
Servicing assets  1,600         2,254   2,254   1,480         2,646   2,646 
Interest only strips  15         15   15   7         7   7 
Financial liabilities:                                        
Deposits  950,131      948,648      948,648   875,084      867,697      867,697 
FHLB advances  90,000      88,409      88,409   90,000      83,322      83,322 
Accrued interest payable  58      58      58   126      126      126 

7.BORROWINGS
 
Federal Home Loan Bank AdvancesThe Company, through the Bank, has a blanket lien credit line with the FHLB. FHLB advances are collateralized in the aggregate by CWB’s eligible loans and securities. Total FHLB advances were $110.0 million at September 30, 2022, with2023 had fixed rates of interest rates ranging from 0.76% to 3.18%. Total FHLB advances were $90.0 million at December 31, 2021, with interest rates ranging from 0.76% to 0.95%. The advances mature between April and June of 2025. The Company also had $29.0$27.0 million of letters of credit with FHLB at September 30, 20222023 to secure public funds. At September 30, 2022,2023, CWB had pledged to the FHLB $51.2$9.5 million of securities and $237.2$382.7 million of loans. At September 30, 2022,2023, CWB had $36.4$124.8 million available for additional borrowing. At December 31, 2021,2022, CWB had pledged to the FHLB $13.2$21.1 million of securities and $286.6$232.6 million of loans.

Total FHLB interest expense was $203$198 thousand and $593$695 thousand for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022,2023, respectively, and was $198$203 thousand and $663 thousand for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.

The following table presents the contractual maturities by year of FHLB advances as of  September 30, 2022, (in thousands):respectively.

Within one year $20,000 
After one through two years   
After two through three years  90,000 
  Total $110,000 

Federal Reserve BankThe Company has established a credit line with the FRB. Advances are collateralized in the aggregate by eligible loans for up to 28 days. At September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, there were $260.2$289.3 million and $259.5$248.6 million, respectively, of loans pledged to the FRB. There were no outstanding FRB advances as of September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022. Available borrowing capacity was $88.9 million and $119.0$98.0 million as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.2023.
 
Federal Funds Purchased Lines The Company has federal funds borrowing lines at correspondent banks totaling $20.0 million. There were no amounts outstanding as of September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022.
 
Line of Credit - In September of 2021, theThe Company entered intohas an unsecured line of credit agreement forto borrow up to $5.0$10.0 million at Prime + 0.25%. The Company must maintain a compensating deposit with the lender of $1.0 million. In addition, the Company must maintain a minimum debt service coverage ratio of 1.65 to 1, a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio of 7.0%, a minimum total risked based capital ratio of 10.0% and a maximum net non-accrual ratio of not more than 3%. The line of credit matured in September 20222023 and the Company renewed the line of credit for an additional one-yeartwo-year term and increased the amount available to $10.0 million with no other changes to the financial terms or covenants. As of September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021, there were no outstanding balances on the revolving line of credit.

8.STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax for the period indicated:

  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2022
  
2021
  2022
  
2021
 
  
Unrealized holding
gains (losses) on AFS
  
Unrealized holding
gains (losses) on AFS
 
  (in thousands) 
Beginning balance $(447) 
$
150
  $92  
$
35
 
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications  (307)  
(12
)
  (846)  
103
 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
     
      
 
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income
  (307)  
(12
)
  (846)  
103
 
Ending Balance $(754) 
$
138
  $(754) 
$
138
 
  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2023
  
2022
  2023
  
2022
 
  
Unrealized holding
gains (losses) on AFS
  
Unrealized holding
gains (losses) on AFS
 
  (in thousands) 
Beginning balance $(1,680) 
$
(447
)
 $(771) 
$
92
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications  489  
(307
)
  (420)  
(846
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
     
      
 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)
  489  
(307
)
  (420)  
(846
)
Ending balance $(1,191) 
$
(754
)
 $(1,191) 
$
(754
)

Common Stock

On February 28, 2019, the Board of Directors increased the common stock repurchase program to $4.5 million and extended the repurchase program until August 31, 2023. On August 30, 2023, the Board of Directors approved an extension of the expiration date of the repurchase program to August 31, 2025. Under this program the Company has repurchased 350,189 common stock shares for $3.0 million at an average price of $8.71 per share. There were no repurchased shares of common stock under this program during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.2023.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company declared and paid common stock dividends of $0.7 million and $2.1 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company declared and paid common stock dividends of $0.7 million and $1.9 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company declared and paid common stock dividends of $0.6 and $1.7 million, respectively.

On October 28, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a $0.075 per share dividend payable on November 30, 2022, to stockholders of record on November 14, 2022.

9.CAPITAL REQUIREMENTREQUIREMENTS

At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company qualified for treatment under the Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement (Regulation Y, Appendix C) and, therefore, is not subject to consolidated capital rules at the holding company level.

CWB is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies.  Failure to meet minimum capital requirements could trigger certain mandatory or discretionary actions that, if undertaken, could have a material effect on the Company’s business and financial statements.  Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, CWB must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of its assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices.  The capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgements by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

In 2019, the federal banking agencies jointly issued a final rule, which provides for an additional optional, simplified measure of capital adequacy, the community bank leverage ratio framework. Under this framework, the Bank would choose the option of using the community bank leverage ratio (CBLR).  A CBLR bank may opt out of the framework at any time, without restriction, by reverting to the generally applicable risk-based capital rules. As of the fourth quarter 2021, the Company rescinded its CBLR election.
 
The following tables illustrate the Bank’s regulatory ratios and the Federal Reserve’s current adequacy guidelines as of September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022.
 
 
Total Capital
(To Risk-
Weighted
Assets)
  
Tier 1 Capital
(To Risk-
Weighted
Assets)
  
Common Equity
Tier 1 (To Risk-
Weighted
Assets)
  
Leverage
Ratio/Tier 1
Capital
(To Average
Assets)
  
Total Capital
(To Risk-
Weighted
Assets)
  
Tier 1 Capital
(To Risk-
Weighted
Assets)
  
Common Equity
Tier 1 (To Risk-
Weighted
Assets)
  
Leverage
Ratio/Tier 1
Capital
(To Average
Assets)
 
September 30, 2022
            
September 30, 2023
            
CWB’s actual regulatory ratios 
12.46%  11.30%  11.30%  9.83% 
13.27%  12.09%  12.09%  10.84%
Minimum capital requirements  8.00%  6.00%  4.50%  4.00%  8.00%  6.00%  4.50%  4.00%
Well-capitalized requirements  10.00%  8.00%  6.50%  N/A   10.00%  8.00%  6.50%  5.00%

 
Total Capital
(To Risk-
Weighted
Assets)
  
Tier 1 Capital
(To Risk-
Weighted
Assets)
  
Common Equity
Tier 1 (To Risk-
Weighted
Assets)
  
Leverage
Ratio/Tier 1
Capital
(To Average
Assets)
  
Total Capital
(To Risk-
Weighted
Assets)
  
Tier 1 Capital
(To Risk-
Weighted
Assets)
  
Common Equity
Tier 1 (To Risk-
Weighted
Assets)
  
Leverage
Ratio/Tier 1
Capital
(To Average
Assets)
 
December 31, 2021
            
December 31, 2022
            
CWB’s actual regulatory ratios 
12.19%  11.02%  11.02%  8.56%  12.56%  11.44%  11.44%  10.34%
Minimum capital requirements  8.00%  6.00%  4.50%  4.00%  8.00%  6.00%  4.50%  4.00%
Well-capitalized requirements  10.00%  8.00%  6.50%  N/A   10.00%  8.00%  6.50%  5.00%

The adoption of CECL on January 1,2023 resulted in a $1.6 million reduction to stockholders’ equity, net of $0.7 million in taxes. Banking organizations that experienced a reduction in retained earnings from the adoption of CECL have the option to elect a phase-in approach for up to 3 years of the “day 1” adverse impact to regulatory capital. The Company made this election and will phase in the impact of the transition to CECL over a three-year period, starting with the first quarter of 2023.

There are no conditions or events since September 30, 20222023 that management believes have changed the Company’s or the Bank’s risk-based capital category.

10.REVENUE RECOGNITION

ASC 606 requires recognition of revenue at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. The majority of the Company’s revenue is from sources outside of the scope of ASC 606. Revenue from service charges and fees and interchange fees on credit and debit cards are within the scope of ASC 606.

Service Charges on Deposit Accounts

Service charges on deposit accounts consist of monthly service fees, check orders, account analysis fees, and other deposit account related fees. The Company’s performance obligation for monthly service fees and account analysis fees is generally satisfied, and the related income recognized, over the period in which the service is provided. Check orders and other deposit relateddeposit-related fees are largely transactional based and, therefore, the Company’s performance obligation is satisfied, and related income recognized, at a point in time. Payment for service charges on deposit accounts is primarily received immediately or in the following month through a direct charge to customers’ accounts.

Exchange Fees and Other Service Charges

Exchange fees and other service charges are primarily comprised of debit and credit card income, merchant services income, ATM fees, and other service charges. Debit and credit card income is primarily comprised of interchange fees earned whenever the Company’s debit and credit cards are processed through card payment networks such as Visa or MasterCard. Merchant services income is primarily fees charged to merchants to process their debit and credit card transactions. ATM fees are primarily generated when a Company cardholder uses a non-Company ATM, or a non-Company cardholder uses a Company ATM. Other service charges include fees from processing wire transfers, cashier’s checks, and other services. The Company’s performance obligationobligations for exchange and other service charges are largely satisfied, and related revenue recognized, when the services are rendered or upon completion. Payment is typically received immediately or in the following month.

The following table presents non-interest income, segregated by revenue streams in-scope and out-of-scope of Topic 606, for periods indicated.

Non-interest income 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 2022
  2021
  2022
  2021
  2023
  2022
  2023
  2022
 
In-scope of Topic 606: (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Service charges on deposit accounts $87  $59  $225  $171  $275  $87  $408  $225 
Exchange fees and other service charges  129   125   379   345   231   129   337   379 
Non-interest income (in-scope of ASC 606)  216   184   604   516   506   216   745   604 
Non-interest income (out-of-scope of ASC 606)  656   856   2,610   2,293   575   656   2,244   2,610 
Total $872  $1,040  $3,214  $2,809  $1,081  $872  $2,989  $3,214 

Contract Balances

A contract asset balance occurs when an entity performs a service for a customer before the customer pays consideration (resulting in a contract receivable) or before payment is due (resulting in a contract asset). A contract liability balance is an entity’s obligation to transfer a service to a customer for which the entity has already received payment (or payment is due) from the customer. The Company’s non-interest income streams are largely based on transactional activity. Consideration is often received immediately or shortly after the Company satisfies its performance obligation and income is recognized. The Company does not typically enter into long-term revenue contracts with customers, and therefore, does not experience significant contract balances. As of September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the Company did not have any signficant contract balances.

Contract Acquisition Costs

In connection with the adoption of ASC 606, an entity is required to capitalize, and subsequently amortize into expense, certain incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer if these costs are expected to be recovered.  The incremental costs of obtaining a contract are those costs that an entity incurs to obtain a contract with a customer that it would not have incurred if the contract had not been obtained.  The Company utilizes the practical expedient which allows entities to immediately expense contract acquisition costs when the asset that would have resulted from capitalizing these costs would have been amortized in one year or less.  Upon adoption of ASC 606, the Company did not capitalize any contract acquisition cost.

11.
LEASES

The Company has operating leases for office space. The Company’s office leases are typically for terms of between 2 and 10 years.  Rents usually increase annually in accordance with defined rent steps or based on current year consumer price index adjustments. When renewal options exist, the Company generally does not deem them to be reasonably certain to be exercised, and therefore the amounts are not recognized as part of the lease liability nor the right-of-use asset until after exercise of the renewal option. As of September 30, 20222023, and December 31, 2021,2022, the balance of the right-of-use assets was $5.4$4.5 million and $5.1$5.2 million, respectively, and the balance of lease liabilities were $5.5was $4.6 million and $5.1$5.3 million, respectively. The right-of-use assets are included in other assets and the lease liabilities are included in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

 Nine Months Ended September 30, 
 Nine Months Ended September 30,  2023
  2022
 
 2022
  2021
  (in thousands) 
Lease cost: (in thousands)       
Operating lease cost $
1,008  $1,000  $765  $1,008 
Sublease income            
Total lease cost $1,008  $1,000  $765  $1,008 
                
Other information:                
Operating cash flows from operating leases $999  $1,068  $762  $999 
Weighted average remaining lease term - operating leases 7.21 years  8.93 years   6.49
   7.21
 
Weighted average discount rate - operating leases  3.25%  3.22%  3.66%  3.25%

Future minimum operating lease payments for the years shown are as follows (in thousands):

2022 $
252 
2023  1,014  $260 
2024  1,026   1,041 
2025  976   991 
2026  876   891 
2027  488 
Thereafter  2,011   1,554 
Total future minimum lease payments $6,155   5,225 
Less remaining imputed interest  685   606 
Total lease liabilities $5,470  $4,619 

12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On October 10, 2023, the Company announced the signing of an Agreement of Reorganization and Merger with Central Valley Community Bancorp (NASDAQ: CVCY), headquartered in Fresno, California, together with its banking subsidiary, Central Valley Community Bank, pursuant to which the companies will combine in an all-stock merger transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, Community West Bancshares will merge with and into Central Valley Community Bancorp and Community West Bank will merge with and into Central Valley Community Bank. The Central Valley Community Bancorp and Community West Bancshares Boards of Directors have unanimously approved the transaction, which is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024. The resulting merged company will be named Community West Bancshares, and the merged Bank will be Community West Bank.

On October 27, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per common share, payable on November 30, 2023, to common shareholders of record on November 14, 2023.

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

This discussion is designed to provide insight into management’s assessment of significant trends related to the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital resources, and interest rate sensitivity. It should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included herein and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021,2022, and the other financial information appearing elsewhere in this report.

Forward Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 20222023 (this “Form 10-Q”) contains certain forward-looking statements about the Company and the Bank that are intended to be covered by the safe harbor for “forward-looking statements” provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical or current facts, including statements about future financial and operational results, expectations, or intentions are forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect management's current views of future events and operations. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Company as of the date of this Form 10-Q. It is important to note that these forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve and are subject to significant risks, contingencies, and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond our control including, but not limited to, risks from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; wars and international conflicts including the current military actions involving the Russian Federation and Ukraine; the strength of the United States economy in general and of the local economies in which we conduct operations; the effect of, and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including changes in interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; inflation, including the rising costs of oil and gas; supply chain interruptions; weather, natural disasters, climate change; increased unemployment; deterioration in credit quality of our loan portfolio and/or the value of the collateral securing the repayment of those loans; reduction in the value of our investment securities; the costs and effects of litigation and of adverse outcomes of such litigation; the cost and ability to attract and retain key employees; a breach of our operational or security systems, policies or procedures including cyber-attacks on us or third party vendors or service providers; regulatory or legal developments; United States tax policies, including our effective income tax rate; and our ability to implement and execute our business plan and strategy and expand our operations as provided therein. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth or implied in the forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors including the risk factors contained in documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are available in the “Investor Relations” section of our website, https://www.communitywest.com/sec-filings/documents.  The Company is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any obligation) to update or alter such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
Forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q involve substantial risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the control of the Company and may cause our actual results to differ significantly from historical results and those expressed in any forward-looking statement.  Risks and uncertainties include those set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the following factors that could cause actual resultsperformance to differ materially from anticipated results or performance or those presented:contained or implied by such forward-looking statements including, but not limited to:

general economic conditions, either nationally or locally in some or all areas in which business is conducted, or conditions in the real estate or securities markets or the banking industry which could affect liquidity in the capital markets, the volume of loan origination, deposit flows, real estate values, the levels of non-interest income and the amount of loan losses;
COVID-19 pandemicliquidity of banking institutions both domestically and measuresinternationally, including sources and availability of funds, depositor behavior in response adverse economic developments, and the ability to prevent its spread may continueattract and retain deposits and manage liquidity;
the reduction in the value of securities portfolios due to have an effect on our business;rising interest rates;
recent bank failures and other adverse developments in the financial sector that affects customer and investor confidence and resulting deposit volatility and uncertainty and disruption in capital markets;
changes in existing loan portfolio composition and credit quality, and changes in loan loss requirements;

legislative or regulatory changes which may adversely affect the Company’s business;business, including the interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and regulatory pressure to increase capital levels;
continued inflation, including the water shortage in certain areasrising cost of Californiaoil and gas, and its impact on our customers’ businesses and ability to repay loans;
climate conditions, including the drought experienced in California over the past several years followed by the flooding due to the unusually large amounts of precipitation experienced this past winter, and their impact on the economy;
the Company’s success in implementing its new business initiatives, including expanding its product line, adding new branches, and successfully building its brand image;
changes in interest rates which may reduce or increase net interest margin and net interest income;
increases in competitive pressure among financial institutions or non-financial institutions;
technological changes which may be more difficult to implement or more expensive than anticipated;
changes in borrowing facilities, capital markets, and investment opportunities which may adversely affect the business;
changes in accounting principles, policies, or guidelines which may cause conditions to be perceived differently;
litigation or other matters before regulatory agencies, whether currently existing or commencing in the future, which may delay the occurrence or non-occurrence of events longer than anticipated;anticipated along with the costs and effects of litigation and of adverse outcomes of such litigation;
the occurrence or non-occurrence of events longer than anticipated;
the ability to originate loans with attractive terms and acceptable credit quality;
the ability to attract and retain key members of management;
the ability to realize cost efficiencies;
a failure or breach of our operational or security systems or infrastructure;infrastructure, including cyber-attacks on us or third party vendors or service providers;
a return of recessionary conditions and increased unemployment that could result in increasesdeterioration in credit quality of our levelloan portfolio and/or the value of non-performingthe collateral securing the repayment of those loans, and/or reduce demand for our products and services;
United States tax policies, including our effective income tax rate;
loss of key personnel;
sources of liquidity;
possible impact by the transition from LiborLondon Inter-bank Offering Rate (“LIBOR”) to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) or other indices as a reference rate; and,
risks related to natural disasters, terrorist attacks, threats of war or actual war and health epidemics may impact our operations, revenues, costs, and stock price.


risks related to natural disasters, earthquakes, wildfires, terrorist attacks, threats of war or actual war, including the current military actions involving the Russian Federation and Ukraine and the recent conflict in the Middle East, supply chain interruptions, and health epidemics may impact our operations, revenues, costs, and stock price; and

risks related to the transaction that is the subject of the Agreement of Reorganization and Merger dated October 10, 2023, by and among Central Valley Community Bancorp and Community West Bancshares (the “Reorganization Agreement”) pursuant to which the companies will combine in an all-stock merger transaction not satisfying the conditions to closing the transaction, including the companies not receiving the regulatory approvals and the shareholder approvals of the transaction and as a result not completing the transaction in accordance with the terms of the Reorganization Agreement.

For additional information regarding risks that may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements, see “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and2022, available in item 1Athe “Investor Relations” section of Part IIour website, https://www.communitywest.com/sec-filings/documents. The Company is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any obligation) to update or alter such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of this Quarterly Report.new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

Financial Overview and Highlights

Community West Bancshares (“CWBC”) incorporated under the laws of the state of California, is a bank holding company headquartered in Goleta, California providing full-service banking and lending through its wholly-owned subsidiary Community West Bank (“CWB” or the “Bank”), which has seven California branch banking offices in Goleta, Ventura, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Oxnard, and Paso Robles and one wholly ownedwholly-owned subsidiary, 445 Pine LLC which was formed to hold certain repossessed property. These entities are collectively referred to herein as the “Company”.

COVID-19 Update

Although the COVID-19 pandemic continues to persist, we believe that the pandemic has not adversely affected our primary objective of providing our clients with financial services they need to conduct their operations and that we have been able to successfully navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic to date.  The future trajectory of COVID-19 cases and timing of when the virus will be fully controlled or abated remain uncertain.  We cannot predict the potential future impact that COVID-19 may have on our operations and financial performance.“Company.”

Financial Result Highlights for the Third Quarter of 20222023

The significant factors impactingCompany’s financial results for the Company’s third quarter earnings performance were:were as follows:

Net income was $2.3 million, or $0.25 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2023, compared to $3.5 million, or $0.39 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2022, compared to $3.6 million, or $0.41 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2021.2022.
Net interest income increased to $11.9was $10.5 million for the third quarter of 20222023, compared to $10.9$11.9 million in the third quarter of 2021.2022.
A provision (credit) for loancredit losses of $298$43 thousand was recorded for the third quarter of 2022,2023, compared to a provision for loan losses of $7$298 thousand for the third quarter of 2021.2022.
Net interest margin was 3.98% for the third quarter of 2023, compared to 4.39% for the third quarter of 2022, compared to 3.97% for the third quarter of 2021.2022.
Return on average assets was 0.83% for the third quarter of 2023, compared to 1.25% for the third quarter of 2022 compared to 1.28%2022.
Return on average common equity was 7.72% for the third quarter of 2021.
Return on average equity was2023, compared to 12.65% for the third quarter of 2022 compared to 14.77% for the third quarter 2021.2022.
 
Loans, netCash and cash equivalents increased $54.9$75.9 million to $923.6$140.6 million at September 30, 2022, compared to $868.72023 from $64.7 million at December 31, 2021.2022 as management took steps to increase on-balance sheet liquidity during 2023.
Total assets decreased by $68.8
Loans held for investment were $934.2 million at September 30, 20222023, compared to $1.09$934.3 million at December 31, 2022.
Total assets increased by $48.8 million at September 30, 2023 to $1.14 billion, compared to $1.16$1.09 billion at December 31, 2021.2022.
Total demand deposits decreased $64.7$3.6 million to $706.4$664.5 million at September 30, 2022,2023, compared to $771.1$668.2 million at December 31, 2021. However, during2022. During the same period, non-interest bearing demand depositscertificates of deposit balances increased by $33.2$44.6 million to $243.1 million.$251.6 million at September 30, 2023 from $206.9 million at December 31, 2022.
Book value per common share increased to $12.54$13.11 at September 30, 2022,2023, compared to $11.72$12.80 at December 31, 2021.2022.
Net non-accrual loans were $239 thousand
The Bank remains well-capitalized with a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 10.84% at September 30, 2022,2023, compared to $565 thousand10.34% at December 31, 2021.2022.
 
The impact to the Company from these items, and others of both a positive and negative nature, will be discussed in more detail as they pertain to the Company’s overall comparative performance for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20222023 throughout the analysis sections of this report on Form 10-Q.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The Company's significant accounting policies conform with generally accepted accounting Principles ("GAAP") and are described in "NoteNote 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Notes to Financial Statements section in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K"10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.2022. In applying those accounting policies, management of the Company is required to exercise judgment in determining many of the methodologies, assumptions and estimates to be utilized. Certain of the critical accounting estimates are more dependent on such judgement and in some cases may contribute to volatility in the Company's reported financial performance should the assumptions and estimates used change over time due to changes in circumstances. The more significant areas in which management of the Company applies critical assumptions and estimates include the following:

The Company maintains an allowanceadopted the CECL requirements of ASC 326 on January 1, 2023. The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 326 using the modified retrospective transition approach, and recorded a net decrease of $1.6 million to the beginning balance of retained earnings as of January 1, 2023, for loanthe cumulative effect adjustment (net of tax effects). The Company uses the WARM method as the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses ("ALL") at a level deemed appropriate by management to provideunder CECL. The calculation of the ACL is adjusted using qualitative factors for known or probable incurred lossescurrent conditions and for reasonable and supportable forecast periods. Loans that do not share risk characteristics with other loans in the portfolio are individually evaluated for a required ACL and are not included in the collective evaluation. Expected credit losses for loans evaluated individually are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the consolidated balance sheet date.The determination of ALL requires estimates and assumptions inloan’s effective interest rate or, when the preparation of the Company’s financial statementsCompany determines that can be particularly susceptible to significant change. The Company has implemented and adheres to an internal loan review system and loss allowance methodology designed to provide for the detection of problem loans and maintenance of an adequate allowance to cover loan losses. Management’s determination of the adequacy of ALLforeclosure is based on an evaluation of the composition of the portfolio, actual loss experience, industry charge-off experience on loans, current economic conditions, and other relevant factors in the areas in which the Company’s lending activities are based. These factors may affect the borrowers’ ability to pay and the value of the underlying collateral. The allowance is calculated by applying loss factors to loans held for investment according to loan type and loan credit classification. The loss factors are evaluated on a quarterly basis and established based primarily upon the Bank’s historical loss experience. Various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s ALL. Such agencies may require the Bank to recognize additions to the allowance based on judgments different from those of management. In the opinion of management, and in accordance with the credit loss allowance methodology, the present allowance is considered adequate to absorb estimable and probable, incurred credit losses. Additions and reductions to the allowance are reflected in current operations. Charge-offs to the allowance are made when specific loans (or portions thereof) are considered uncollectible or are transferred to other assets acquired through foreclosure and the fair value of the property iscollateral securing the loan, less than the loan’s recorded investment. Recoveries are credited to the allowance.estimated selling costs.

Although management uses the best information available to make these estimates, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary due to economic, operating, regulatory, and other conditions that may be beyond the Company’s control. Changes in the circumstances considered when determining management's estimates and assumptions could result in changes in those estimates and assumptions, which could result in adjustment of the allowance for loan lossesACL in future periods. A discussion of facts and circumstances considered by management in determining the allowance for loan lossesACL is included in "NoteNote 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies"Policies and "NoteNote 4 - Loans Held for Investment"Investment in our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022 and in Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in Item 1 - Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

A summary of our results of operations and financial condition and select metrics is included in the following table:

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 2022  2021  2022  2021  2023  2022  2023  2022 
 (in thousands, except per share amounts)  (in thousands, except per share amounts) 
                        
Net income $3,478  $3,635  $10,073  $10,207  $2,252  $3,478  $6,837  $10,073 
Basic earnings per share $0.40  $0.42  $1.16  $1.19  $0.25  $0.40  $0.77  $1.16 
Diluted earnings per share $0.39  $0.41  $1.13  $1.17  $0.25  $0.39  $0.76  $1.13 
Net interest margin 4.39% 3.97% 4.09% 4.13% 3.98% 4.39% 4.07% 4.09%
Return on average assets 1.25% 1.28% 1.19% 1.29% 0.83% 1.25% 0.84% 1.19%
Return on average stockholders' equity 12.65% 14.77% 12.66% 14.49%
Return on average common equity 7.72% 12.65% 8.01% 12.66%

The following table sets forth a summary financial overview for the comparable three and nine months ended September 30, 20222023 and 2021:2022:

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Increase  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Increase  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Increase  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Increase 
 2022  2021  (Decrease)  2022  2021  (Decrease)  2023  2022  (Decrease)  2023  2022  (Decrease) 
 (in thousands, except per share amounts)  (in thousands, except per share amounts) 
Consolidated Income Statement Data:                                    
Interest and dividend income $12,654  $11,835  $819  $35,860  $34,541  $1,319  $14,553  $12,654  $1,899  $42,853  $35,860  $6,993 
Interest expense  731   906   (175)  2,191   2,884   (693)  4,034   731   3,303   10,587   2,191   8,396 
Net interest income 11,923  10,929  994  33,669  31,657  2,012  10,519  11,923  (1,404) 32,266  33,669  (1,403)
Provision (credit) for loan losses  298   7   291   266   (207)  473 
Net interest income after provision (credit) for loan losses 11,625  10,922  703  33,403  31,864  1,539 
Provision (credit) for credit losses  43   298   (255)  (667)  266   (933)
Net interest income after provision (credit) for credit losses 10,476  11,625  (1,149) 32,933  33,403  (470)
Non-interest income 872  1,040  (168) 3,214  2,809  405  1,081  872  209  2,989  3,214  (225)
Non-interest expenses  7,610   6,860   750   22,693   20,389   2,304   8,363   7,610   753   26,051   22,693   3,358 
Income before provision for income taxes 4,887  5,102  (215) 13,924  14,284  (360) 3,194  4,887  (1,693) 9,871  13,924  (4,053)
Provision for income taxes  1,409   1,467   (58)  3,851   4,077   (226)  942   1,409   (467)  3,034   3,851   (817)
Net income $3,478  $3,635  $(157) $10,073  $10,207  $(134) $2,252  $3,478  $(1,226) $6,837  $10,073  $(3,236)
Earnings per share - basic $0.40  $0.42  $(0.02) $1.16  $1.19  $(0.03) $0.25  $0.40  $(0.15) $0.77  $1.16  $(0.39)
Earnings per share - diluted $0.39  $0.41  $(0.02) $1.13  $1.17  $(0.04) $0.25  $0.39  $(0.14) $0.76  $1.13  $(0.37)

Interest Rates and Differentials

The following table illustrates average yields on interest earning assets and average rates on interest bearing liabilities for the periods indicated:

 Three Months Ended September 30,  Three Months Ended September 30, 
 2022  2021  2023  2022 
 
Average
Balance
  Interest  
Average
Yield/Cost(2)
  
Average
Balance
  Interest  
Average
Yield/Cost(2)
  
Average
Balance
  Interest  
Average
Yield/Cost(1)
  
Average
Balance
  Interest  
Average
Yield/Cost(1)
 
Interest Earning Assets (in thousands) 
Federal funds sold and interest earning deposits $76,265  $401  2.09% $182,182  $73  0.16%
Interest-Earning Assets (in thousands) 
Federal funds sold and interest-earning deposits $70,564  $903  5.08% $76,265  $401  2.09%
Investment securities 65,148  386  2.35% 27,552  186  2.68% 22,568  319  5.61% 65,148  386  2.35%
Loans (1)(2)
  935,169   11,867   5.03%  882,058   11,576   5.21%  955,609   13,331   5.53%  935,169   11,867   5.03%
Total interest earning assets 1,076,582  12,654  4.66% 1,091,792  11,835  4.30%
Total interest-earning assets 1,048,741  14,553  5.51% 1,076,582  12,654  4.66%
Nonearning Assets                                    
Cash and due from banks 2,177        2,162        2,114        2,177       
Allowance for loan losses (11,031)       (10,174)      
Allowance for credit losses (12,107)       (11,031)      
Other assets  38,022         39,818         35,121         38,022       
Total Assets $1,105,750        $1,123,598        $1,073,869        $1,105,750       
Interest Bearing Liabilities                  
Interest bearing demand deposits 465,317  325  0.28% 499,301  411  0.33%
Interest-Bearing Liabilities                  
Interest-bearing demand deposits 388,385  1,908  1.95% 465,317  325  0.28%
Savings deposits 25,133  14  0.22% 21,335  18  0.33% 17,797  13  0.29% 25,133  14  0.22%
Time deposits  151,130   189   0.50%  188,512   279   0.59%  242,794   1,909   3.12%  151,130   189   0.50%
Total interest bearing deposits 641,580  528  0.33% 709,148  708  0.40%
FHLB advances  90,764   203   0.89%  90,000   198   0.87%
Total interest bearing liabilities 732,344  731  0.40% 799,148  906  0.45%
Non-interest Bearing Liabilities                  
Non-interest bearing demand deposits 248,538        211,017       
Total interest-bearing deposits 648,976  3,830  2.34% 641,580  528  0.33%
FHLB advances and other borrowings  90,217   204   0.90%  90,764   203   0.89%
Total interest-bearing liabilities 739,193  4,034  2.17% 732,344  731  0.40%
Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities                  
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits 200,804        248,538       
Other liabilities 15,789        15,797        18,209        15,789       
Stockholders' equity  109,079         97,636         115,663         109,079       
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $1,105,750        $1,123,598        $1,073,869        $1,105,750       
Net interest income and margin (3)
    $11,923  4.39%    $10,929  3.97%    $10,519  3.98%    $11,923  4.39%
Net interest spread (4)
       4.26%       3.85%       3.34%       4.26%
Total cost of funds (including the effect of non-interest bearing demand deposits) (5)
       0.30%       0.36%       1.70%       0.30%

(1)Annualized.
(2)Includes nonaccrual loans and loans held for sale.
(2)Annualized.sale, and is net of deferred fees, related direct costs, premiums, and discounts, but excludes the ACL. Interest income includes net accretion/(amortization) of deferred fees, costs, premiums, and discounts of $70 thousand and $112 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
(3)Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest income by total average interest earning assets.
(4)Net interest spread represents the average yield earned on interest earninginterest-earning assets less the average rate paid on interest bearinginterest-bearing liabilities.
(5)Total cost of funds (including the effect of non-interest bearingnoninterest-bearing demand deposits) is calculated by dividing total interest expense by the sum of total interest bearinginterest-bearing liabilities and non-interest bearingnoninterest-bearing demand deposits.

  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2022  2021 
  
Average
Balance
  Interest  
Average
Yield/Cost(2)
  
Average
Balance
  Interest  
Average
Yield/Cost(2)
 
Interest Earning Assets (in thousands) 
Federal funds sold and interest earning deposits $143,455  $812   0.76% $115,265  $146   0.17%
Investment securities  45,903   858   2.50%  26,792   530   2.64%
Loans (1)
  912,414   34,190   5.01%  883,280   33,865   5.13%
Total interest earning assets  1,101,772   35,860   4.35%  1,025,337   34,541   4.50%
Nonearning Assets                        
Cash and due from banks  2,177           2,148         
Allowance for loan losses  (10,805)          (10,221)        
Other assets  38,195           39,904         
Total Assets $1,131,339          $1,057,168         
Interest Bearing Liabilities                        
Interest bearing demand deposits  493,332   917   0.25%  449,019   1,359   0.40%
Savings deposits  24,827   47   0.25%  20,244   58   0.38%
Time deposits  163,666   634   0.52%  182,267   804   0.59%
Total interest bearing deposits  681,825   1,598   0.31%  651,530   2,221   0.46%
FHLB advances  90,257   593   0.88%  95,806   663   0.93%
Total interest bearing liabilities  772,082   2,191   0.38%  747,336   2,884   0.52%
Non-interest Bearing Liabilities                        
Non-interest bearing demand deposits  236,531           199,861         
Other liabilities  16,352           15,822         
Stockholders' equity  106,374           94,149         
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $1,131,339          $1,057,168         
Net interest income and margin (3)
     $33,669   4.09%     $31,657   4.13%
Net interest spread (4)
          3.97%          3.98%
Total cost of funds (including the effect of non-interest bearing demand deposits) (5)
          0.29%          0.41%
The following table illustrates average yields on interest earning assets and average rates on interest bearing liabilities for the periods indicated:

  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2023  2022 
  
Average
Balance
  Interest  
Average
Yield/Cost(1)
  
Average
Balance
  Interest  
Average
Yield/Cost(1)
 
Interest-Earning Assets (in thousands) 
Federal funds sold and interest-earning deposits $81,525  $2,924   4.80% $143,455  $812   0.76%
Investment securities  24,911   948   5.09%  45,903   858   2.50%
Loans (2)
  953,511   38,981   5.47%  912,414   34,190   5.01%
Total interest-earning assets  1,059,947   42,853   5.41%  1,101,772   35,860   4.35%
Nonearning Assets                        
Cash and due from banks  2,037           2,177         
Allowance for credit losses  (12,199)          (10,805)        
Other assets  36,848           38,195         
Total Assets $1,086,633          $1,131,339         
Interest-Bearing Liabilities                        
Interest-bearing demand deposits  401,262   5,032   1.68%  493,332   917   0.25%
Savings deposits  20,148   38   0.25%  24,827   47   0.25%
Time deposits  235,437   4,788   2.72%  163,666   634   0.52%
Total interest-bearing deposits  656,847   9,858   2.01%  681,825   1,598   0.31%
FHLB advances and other borrowings  93,352   729   1.04%  90,257   593   0.88%
Total interest-bearing liabilities  750,199   10,587   1.89%  772,082   2,191   0.38%
Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities                        
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits  204,719           236,531         
Other liabilities  17,535           16,352         
Stockholders' equity  114,180           106,374         
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $1,086,633          $1,131,339         
Net interest income and margin (3)
     $32,266   4.07%     $33,669   4.09%
Net interest spread (4)
          3.52%          3.97%
Total cost of funds (including the effect of non-interest bearing demand deposits) (5)
          1.48%          0.29%

(1)Annualized.
(2)Includes nonaccrual loans and loans held for sale.
(2)Annualized.sale, and is net of deferred fees, related direct costs, premiums, and discounts, but excludes the ACL. Interest income includes net accretion/(amortization) of deferred fees, costs, premiums, and discounts of $316 thousand and $784 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
(3)Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest income by total average interest earning assets.
(4)Net interest spread represents the average yield earned on interest earninginterest-earning assets less the average rate paid on interest bearinginterest-bearing liabilities.
(5)Total cost of funds (including the effect of non-interest bearingnoninterest-bearing demand deposits) is calculated by dividing total interest expense by the sum of total interest bearinginterest-bearing liabilities and non-interest bearingnoninterest-bearing demand deposits.

The table below sets forth the relative impact on net interest income of changes in the volume of interest earninginterest-earning assets and interest bearinginterest-bearing liabilities and changes in rates earned and paid by the Company on such assets and liabilities. For purposes of this table, nonaccrual loans have been included in the average loan balances.

  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2023 versus 2022  2023 versus 2022 
 
Increase (Decrease)
Due to Changes in (1)
  
Increase (Decrease)
Due to Changes in (1)
 
  Volume  Rate  Total  Volume  Rate  Total 
  (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Interest income:                  
Federal funds sold and interest-earning deposits $(30) $532  $502  $(352) $2,464  $2,112 
Investment securities  (252)  185   (67)  (393)  483   90 
Loans, net  259   1,205   1,464   1,530   3,261   4,791 
Total interest income  (23)  1,922   1,899   785   6,208   6,993 
                         
Interest expense:                        
Interest-bearing demand deposits  (54)  1,637   1,583   (172)  4,287   4,115 
Savings deposits  (4)  3   (1)  (9)     (9)
Time deposits  116   1,604   1,720   279   3,875   4,154 
FHLB advances and other borrowings  (1)  2   1   21   115   136 
Total interest expense  57   3,246   3,303   119   8,277   8,396 
Net increase $(80) $(1,324) $(1,404) $666  $(2,069) $(1,403)
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
2022 versus 2021
  
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022 versus 2021
 
  
Increase (Decrease)
Due to Changes in (1)
  
Increase (Decrease)
Due to Changes in (1)
 
  Volume  Rate  Total  Volume  Rate  Total 
  (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Interest income:                  
Federal funds sold and interest earning deposits $(249) $577  $328  $134  $532  $666 
Investment securities  248   (48)  200   374   (46)  328 
Loans, net  699   (408)  291   1,122   (797)  325 
Total interest income  698   121   819   1,630   (311)  1,319 
                         
Interest expense:                        
Interest bearing demand deposits  (25)  (61)  (86)  87   (529)  (442)
Savings deposits  2   (6)  (4)  10   (21)  (11)
Time deposits  (52)  (38)  (90)  (77)  (93)  (170)
FHLB advances  1   4   5   (36)  (34)  (70)
Total interest expense  (74)  (101)  (175)  (16)  (677)  (693)
Net increase $772  $222  $994  $1,646  $366  $2,012 


(1)Changes due to both volume and rate have been allocated proportionately between changes in volume and rate.

Comparison of interest income, interest expense, and net interest margin

The Company’s primary source of revenue is interest income. Interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20222023 was $14.6 million and $42.9 million, respectively, compared to $12.7 million and $35.9 million, respectively, compared to $11.8 million and $34.5 million for three and nine months ended September 30, 2021,2022, respectively. Total interest income in the three and nine months ended September 30, 20222023 was positively impacted by an increase in the rates earned on the average outstanding balancebalances of totalinterest-earning assets. The average rate earned on loans as well as the purchase of $40.0 million of additional U.S. Treasury securities classified as available for sale during the second quarter.three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, was 5.53% and 5.47%, respectively, compared to 5.03% and 5.01% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively. This increase in the rates earned on loans resulted from increased loan rates on new originations, loan prepayment revenue, and the impact of higher benchmark interest rates for variable rate loans. Interest income was also positively impacted by increases of 1.93%2.99% and 0.59%4.04% in the yield received on federal funds sold and interest earning deposits for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022,2023, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. These effectsincreases were partially offset by a decreaseattributable to higher rates earned for overnight deposits and money market deposits due to increases in the rates earned on outstanding loans, in part due to lower accretion of deferred fees related to PPP loans. The Company recognized $29 thousand and $0.6 million of income in interest and net fees related to PPP loans during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $1.1 million and $3.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.federal funds rate. The annualized yield on interest-earning assets for the third quarter 2022of 2023 was 4.66%5.51% compared to 4.30%4.66% for the third quarter of 2021.2022. The annualized yield on interest-earning assets for the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 was 4.35%5.41% compared to 4.50%4.35% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022.

Interest expense for the third quarter and year-to-date periods ending September 30, 20222023 was $0.7$4.0 million and $2.2$10.6 million, respectively. These amounts represented decreasesincreases of $0.2$3.3 million and $0.7$8.4 million, respectively, when compared to the comparablesame periods in 2021.2022. The decreasesincrease in interest expenseexpenses compared to the prior year periods was primarily due to a decreasean increase in the rates paid on deposit accounts. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022,2023, the cost of interest bearing deposits was 0.33%2.34% and 0.31%2.01%, respectively, compared to 0.40%0.33% and 0.46%0.31% during the comparable periods in the prior years. The decreases in rates reflect the Company's disciplined approach to deposit pricing.

The cost of borrowings was 0.89% and 0.87% for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The increased cost of borrowings was the result of new and repricing advances from the FHLB during the period at higher rates. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the cost of borrowings was 0.88% and 0.93%, respectively. The decrease in the cost of funds between the year to date periods was due to the maturity of advances with a higher interest rate, which were replaced by lower-costing advances.

year. Including the impact of non-interest bearing deposits, the total cost of fundsdeposits was 0.30% for the third quarter 2022 compared to 0.36%1.79% for the third quarter of 2021.2023 compared to 0.24% for the third quarter of 2022. Year-to-date total cost of fundsdeposits (including the impact of non-interest bearing deposits) for the nine months ended September 30, 20222023 was 0.29%1.53% compared to 0.41%0.23% for the first nine months ended September 30, 2022. These increases reflect competitive pricing pressures and the Company’s decision to increase wholesale funding in response to the current operating environment.

The cost of 2021.other borrowings was 0.90% and 0.89% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the cost of other borrowings was 1.04% and 0.88%, respectively. The increased cost of other borrowings in the year-to-date period was the result of the use of overnight advances from FHLB and an advance on the Company’s line of credit to support the Company's liquidity during the first quarter of 2023. These amounts were repaid during the second quarter of 2023.

The total cost of funds for the quarter and year to date periods ended September 30, 2023, were 2.17% and 1.89%, respectively. The total cost of funds for the quarter and year to date periods ended September 30, 2022, were 0.40% and 0.38%, respectively.

The net impact of the changes in yields on interest earning assets and the rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities was an increasea decrease in the net interest margin for the three months ended September 30, 20222023, to 4.39%3.98% compared to 3.97%4.39% for the three months ended September 30, 2021.2022. The net impact of the changes in yields on interest earning assets and the rates paid on interest bearing liabilities was a decrease in the net interest margin for the nine months ended September 30, 20222023, to 4.09%4.07% compared to 4.13%4.09% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022.

Provision for loancredit losses

The provision (or credit) for loan losses in each period is reflected as a charge against earnings in that period.  The provision for loan losses is equal to the amount required to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level that is adequate to absorb probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio.  The provision for loan losses was $298 thousand and $7 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The increase in the provision for loan losses expense for the third quarter 2022 compared to the third quarter of 2021 was primarily due to an increase in the outstanding balance of loans and the increase in net charge offs during the period. The Company’s allowance was 1.20% of loans held for investment at September 30, 2022 compared to 1.20% at December 31, 2021.

The provision for credit losses consisted of the following components for the periods indicated:

  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2023  2022  2023  2022 
  (in thousands, except per share amounts) 
Provision (credit) for credit losses for:            
Loans $(58) $298  $(680) $266 
Available-for-sale securities  103   -   103   - 
Off-balance sheet commitments  (2)  2   (90)  2 
Total provision (credit) for credit losses(1)
 $43  $300  $(667) $268 

(1) In accordance with the applicable GAAP rules in place at the time, the only item reported on the Provision (credit) for loancredit losses forline  on the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $266 thousand compared to $(207) thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The change during the periods was primarily due to an increase in the outstanding balance of loans and the increase in net charge offs during the period.

The following schedule summarizes the provision, charge-offs, and recoveries by loan categoryconsolidated income statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021:was the provision for credit losses for loans. The provision for credit losses for off-balance sheet commitments for those periods was recorded in other non-interest expense.

  For the Three Months Ended September 30, 
  
Manufactured
Housing
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Commercial  SBA  HELOC  
Single Family
Real Estate
  Consumer  Total 
2022 (in thousands) 
Beginning balance $3,976  $6,120  $594  $23  $37  $115  $1  $10,866 
Charge-offs           (182)           (182)
Recoveries  88   20   13   4   6         131 
Net recoveries  88   20   13   (178)  6         (51)
Provision (credit)  (77)  182   24   174   (6)     1   298 
Ending balance $3,987  $6,322  $631  $19  $37  $115  $2  $11,113 
                                 
2021                                
Beginning balance $2,630  $6,328  $1,020  $114  $25  $122  $1  $10,240 
Charge-offs                        
Recoveries  4   20   10   1   1         36 
Net recoveries  4   20   10   1   1         36 
Provision (credit)  (25)  149   (15)  (87)  (2)  (13)     7 
Ending balance $2,609  $6,497  $1,015  $28  $24  $109  $1  $10,283 

  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  
Manufactured
Housing
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Commercial  SBA  HELOC  
Single Family
Real Estate
  Consumer  Total 
2022 (in thousands) 
Beginning balance $2,606  $6,729  $923  $22  $18  $105  $1  $10,404 
Charge-offs           (182)           (182)
Recoveries  123   60   183   246   12      1   625 
Net recoveries  123   60   183   64   12      1   443 
Provision (credit)  1,258   (467)  (475)  (67)  7   10      266 
Ending balance $3,987  $6,322  $631  $19  $37  $115  $2  $11,113 
                                 
2021                                
Beginning balance $2,612  $5,950  $1,379  $118  $25  $108  $2  $10,194 
Charge-offs                        
Recoveries  155   60   30   46   4   1      296 
Net recoveries  155   60   30   46   4   1      296 
Provision (credit)  (158)  487   (394)  (136)  (5)     (1)  (207)
Ending balance $2,609  $6,497  $1,015  $28  $24  $109  $1  $10,283 

$45 thousand net loan charge-offs of $51 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company recorded net loan recoveries of $239 thousand and $443 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The percentage of nonaccrual loans to the total loan portfolio has decreased to 0.03%was 0.34% as of September 30, 2022 from 0.06%2023, compared to 0.02% at December 31, 2021.

2022. The allowance for loan lossesACL compared to net nonaccrual loans has increased to 4,650%was 380% as of September 30, 2022 from 1,841%2023, compared to 5,102% as of December 31, 2021.2022. Total past due loans increased to $2.5$4.6 million as of September 30, 20222023, from $0.7$2.9 million as of December 31, 2021. The majority of2022.

During the increase in past due loans during the period between December 31, 2021 andquarter ended September 30, 2022 is2023, the Company recorded a $103 thousand provision for credit losses for corporate debt securities classified as available-for-sale due to downgrades in the 30-59 days past due bucket. During this same period, the balancecredit ratings of loans that were graded as special mention, substandard, or doubtful decreased by $6.6 million and nonaccrual loans decreased by $0.3 million.certain issuers of those debt securities.

Non-Interest Income

The Company earned non-interest income primarily through fees related to services provided to loan and deposit customers.

The following table summarizes the Company's non-interest income for the periods indicated:

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Increase  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Increase  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Increase  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Increase 
 2022  2021  (Decrease)  2022  2021  (Decrease)  2023  2022  (Decrease)  2023  2022  (Decrease) 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Other loan fees $292  $383  $(91) $915  $1,006  $(91) $248  $292  $(44) $703  $915  $(212)
Gains from loan sales, net 49  118  (69) 245  366  (121) 24  49  (25) 110  245  (135)
Document processing fees 114  145  (31) 337  389  (52) 88  114  (26) 268  337  (69)
Service charges 114  77  37  295  218  77  149  114  35  470  295  175 
Other  303   317   (14)  1,422   830   592   572   303   269   1,438   1,422   16 
Total non-interest income $872  $1,040  $(168) $3,214  $2,809  $405  $1,081  $872  $209  $2,989  $3,214  $(225)

Total non-interest income decreasedincreased by $0.2 million$209 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 20222023, compared to the same period in 2021. Other2022. The increase in other income for the period was primarily the result of a $278 thousand gain (included in other income) from the valuation of two parcels (related to one borrower) which were repossessed and transferred to other assets acquired through foreclosure during the quarter. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in other loan fees, which decreased by $44 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 20222023, due to lower fee income related toa decrease in the originationvolume of new originations of Farmer Mac loans. In addition, the decrease in other income between the periods was a result

Total non-interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 20222023, was $3.2$3.0 million, an increasea decrease of $0.4$0.2 million compared to $2.8$3.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022. The increasedecrease was primarily due to the recognition of $0.5 million of proceedslower origination fee income from a bank owned life insurance policyFarmer Mac loans and a $104 thousand gain onlower loan sale of other assets acquired through foreclosure that was recognized in other incomegains due to lower loan sales volume during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.2023. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in service charges due to an increase in the volume of nonsufficient funds and account analysis charges during the period.

Non-Interest Expenses

The following table summarizes the Company's non-interest expenses for the periods indicated:

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Increase  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Increase  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Increase  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Increase 
 2022  2021  (Decrease)  2022  2021  (Decrease)  2023  2022  (Decrease)  2023  2022  (Decrease) 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Salaries and employee benefits $4,823  $4,541  $282  $14,784  $13,611  $1,173  $5,114  $4,823  $291  $15,864  $14,784  $1,080 
Occupancy, net 1,046  802  244  3,064  2,361  703  1,093  1,046  47  3,326  3,064  262 
Professional services 653  434  219  1,687  1,204  483  672  653  19  2,442  1,687  755 
Data processing 302  292  10  919  964  (45) 349  302  47  1,075  919  156 
Depreciation 173  191  (18) 535  594  (59) 180  173  7  543  535  8 
FDIC assessment 131  127  4  466  339  127  331  131  200  789  466  323 
Advertising and marketing 196  189  7  687  536  151  179  196  (17) 671  687  (16)
Other  286   284   2   551   780   (229)  445   286   159   1,341   551   790 
Total non-interest expenses $7,610  $6,860  $750  $22,693  $20,389  $2,304  $8,363  $7,610  $753  $26,051  $22,693  $3,358 

Total non-interest expenses increased by $0.8 million and $2.3 million induring the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively,2023, compared to the same periodsperiod in 2021.2022. The increase in non-interest expenses for the periods presented is primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits, occupancy expenses,FDIC assessments, and professional services.other expenses. Salaries and employee benefits increased in the three and nine months ended September 30, 20222023, due to increased pressure on wages and benefits as a result of increased inflation and low unemployment. Occupancy costsunemployment as well as increases in benefits and professional services also increasedinsurance costs. The increase in the assessment fees paid to the FDIC was the result of a change in the Company's funding mix. The increase in other expenses was mainly the result of collection and legal expense recoveries during the three and nine month periodsmonths ended September 30, 2022 2022.

During the first nine months of 2023, total non-interest expenses increased by $3.4 million to $26.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $22.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The increase over the prior year was due to a $1.1 million increase in salaries and benefits due to wage competition, increased benefit and insurance costs, and an increase in stock based compensation expense. During the first nine months of 2023, professional services expenses increased by $755 thousand due to increased costs associated with contracted servicesaccounting and expensesconsulting costs related to testing the Company'seffectiveness of the Company’s internal control structure and procedures for financial reporting as required for institutions over $1 billion in total assets and to support strategic outsourcing of many of its informationand technology department services and functions.

During the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2022, the Company recordedinitiatives. The increase in other expenses of $0.6 million comparedis primarily related to other expenses of $0.8 million for the-year-to-date period ended September 30, 2021. The three and nine month periods in 2022 were impacted by recaptured loan$992 thousand collection and legal expenses of $132 thousand and $1.1 million, respectively, received from the settlement of a long-standing lawsuit with a former borrower. This expense recapture was partially offset by a decreaserecovery in the deferralfirst nine months of loan origination costs of $522 thousand associated with lower new loan origination volume in the current period.2022.

Income Taxes

Income tax provision for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20222023, was $0.9 million and $3.0 million, respectively, compared to $1.4 million and $3.9 million, respectively, compared to $1.5 million and $4.1 million in the same periods during 2021.2022. The combined state and federal effective income tax rates for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, and 2021 were 28.8%29.5% and 28.8%, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, were 30.7% and 2021 were 27.7% and 28.5%, respectively. The lower effective tax rate for the year-to-date period in 2022 was the result of the fact that the income recorded from the proceeds from a bank owned life insurance policy in the first quarter of 2022 was non-taxable to the Company.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and their respective tax basis including operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. Net deferred tax assets of $4.6$5.7 million and $4.4$5.1 million at September 30, 20222023, and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively, are reported in other assets onin the consolidated balance sheet.sheets.

Accounting standards Codification Topic 740, Income Taxes, requires that companies assess whether a valuation allowance should be established against their deferred tax assets based on the consideration of all available evidence using a “more likely than not” standard. A valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets if, based on weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets may not be realized. Management evaluates the Company’s deferred tax assets for recoverability using a consistent approach which considers the relative impact of negative and positive evidence, including the Company’s historical profitability and projections of future taxable income. The Company is required to establish a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets and record a charge to income if management determines, based on available evidence at the time the determination is made, that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets may not be realized. There was no valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets at September 30, 20222023, or December 31, 2021.2022.

The Company is subject to the provisions of ASC 740 also- "Income Taxes" ("ASC 740"). ASC 740 prescribes a more likely than not threshold for the financial statement recognition of uncertain tax positions. ASC 740 clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing a minimum recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. On a quarterly basis, the Company undergoes a process to evaluate whether income tax accruals are in accordance with ASC 740 guidance on uncertain tax positions. There were no uncertain tax positions at September 30, 20222023, and December 31, 2021.2022.

BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS

Total assets decreased $68.8increased $48.8 million to $1.1$1.14 billion at September 30, 20222023, from $1.2$1.09 billion at December 31, 2021.2022. The decreaseincrease in total assets was mainly due to a decreasean increase of $157.1$75.9 million in cash and cash equivalents that were used to pay down higher cost interest bearing deposits. However, partially offsetting this decrease, net loans held for investment increased by $54.2 million as of September 30, 2022. The majority of the increase in loans held for investment was a result ofresulted from an increase in commercial real estate loanstotal deposits and proceeds from the maturities of $63.6securities. The increase in cash and cash equivalents was part of management's plans during the first nine months of 2023 to solidify the Company's on-balance sheet liquidity position.

Total liabilities increased $45.4 million to $1.02 billion at September 30, 2023, from $0.98 billion at December 31, 2022, mostly due to an increase in deposits of $41.0 million. The increase in total deposits was the result of increases in the balances of interest-bearing deposits of $28.6 million to $456.8 million at September 30, 2023, and manufactured housing loansin certificate of $12.6deposit account balances of $44.6 million to $251.6 million at September 30, 2023. These increases were primarily due to an increase in wholesale funding accounts obtained by the Company. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $20.2 million in SBA loans primarily due to SBA forgiveness and payoff of PPP loans.

Total liabilities decreased $77.2 million to $978.5 million at September 30, 2022 from $1.1 billion at December 31, 2021, mostly due to a decrease in deposits of $97.9 million. Interest bearing demand deposits decreased by $98.1 million and total certificates of deposits decreased by $33.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in non-interest bearingnoninterest-bearing demand deposits of $33.2 million during the same time period.$25.7 million.

Total stockholders’ equity increased $8.4$3.4 million to $109.8$116.1 million at September 30, 20222023, from $101.4$112.7 million at December 31, 2021.2022. The $10.1$6.8 million increase in retained earnings from net income was partially offset by the $1.6 million charge to retained earnings from the adoption of ASC 326 on January 1, 2023, a $1.9$2.1 million decrease as a result of dividends paid on common stock, and a decrease in the fair value of available for sale securities, net of tax, of $420 thousand during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.2023. Book value per common share was $12.54$13.11 at September 30, 20222023, compared to $11.72$12.80 at December 31, 2021.2022.

Selected Balance Sheet Accounts

  
September 30,
2023
  
December 31,
2022
  
Increase
(Decrease)
  
Percent
Increase
(Decrease)
 
  (dollars in thousands) 
Cash and cash equivalents $140,619  $64,690  $75,929   117.4%
Investment securities available-for-sale  15,124   26,688   (11,564)  (43.3)%
Investment securities held-to-maturity  2,158   2,557   (399)  (15.6)%
Loans held for sale  18,435   21,033   (2,598)  (12.4)%
Loans held for investment, net  922,112   923,544   (1,432)  (0.2)%
Total assets  1,140,299   1,091,502   48,797   4.5%
Total deposits  916,093   875,084   41,009   4.7%
FHLB advances and other borrowings  90,000   90,000      0.0%
Total stockholder's equity  116,062   112,650   3,412   3.0%

Selected Balance Sheet Accounts

  
September 30,
2022
  
December 31,
2021
  
Increase
(Decrease)
  
Percent
Increase
(Decrease)
 
  (dollars in thousands) 
Cash and cash equivalents $51,295  $208,375  $(157,080)  (75.4)%
Investment securities available-for-sale  57,115   19,711   37,404   189.8%
Investment securities held-to-maturity  2,596   2,815   (219)  (7.8)%
Loans held for sale  22,096   23,408   (1,312)  (5.6)%
Loans held for investment, net  912,485   858,271   54,214   6.3%
Total assets  1,088,278   1,157,052   (68,774)  (5.9)%
Total deposits  852,189   950,131   (97,942)  (10.3)%
FHLB advances  110,000   90,000   20,000   22.2%
Total stockholder's equity  109,821   101,375   8,446   8.3%

The table below summarizes the distribution of the Company’s loans held for investment at the end of each of the periods indicated.

 
September 30,
2022
  
December 31,
2021
  
September 30,
2023
  
December 31,
2022
 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Manufactured housing $309,989  $297,363  $325,068  $315,825 
Commercial real estate 544,373  480,801  556,945  545,317 
Commercial 54,042  55,287  38,232  59,070 
SBA 3,468  23,659  1,687  3,482 
HELOC 3,373  3,579  2,556  2,613 
Single family real estate 8,981  8,749  10,615  8,709 
Consumer  323   109   52   107 
Gross loans held for investment 924,549  869,547  935,155  935,123 
Deferred costs, net (920) (838) (883) (787)
Discount on SBA loans  (31)  (34)  (25)  (27)
Loans held for investment 923,598  868,675  934,247  934,309 
Allowance for loan losses  (11,113)  (10,404)
Allowance for credit losses  (12,135)  (10,765)
Loans held for investment, net $912,485  $858,271  $922,112  $923,544 

The Company had $22.1$18.4 million and $21.0 million of loans held for sale at September 30, 2022 compared to $23.4 million at2023, and December 31, 2021.2022, respectively. Loans held for sale at September 30, 20222023, consisted of $5.3$4.7 million of SBA loans and $16.8$13.7 million of commercial agriculture FSA guaranteed loans. Loans held for sale at December 31, 2021, were $6.32022, consisted of $5.2 million in SBA loans and $17.1$15.9 million of commercial agriculture FSA guaranteed loans.

Concentrations of Lending Activities

The Company’s lending activities are primarily driven by the customers served in the market areas where the Company has branch offices inon the Central Coast of California. The Company monitors concentrations within selected categories such as geography and product. The Company originates manufactured housing, commercial, SBA, construction, real estate, and consumer loans to customers through branch offices located in the Company’s primary markets. The Company’s business is concentrated in these areas and the loan portfolio includes significant credit exposure to the manufactured housing and commercial real estate markets of these areas. As of September 30, 20222023, and December 31, 2021,2022, manufactured housing loans comprised 33.5%34.8% and 34.2%33.8%, respectively, of total loans.gross loans held for investment. As of September 30, 20222023, and December 31, 2021,2022, commercial real estate loans accounted for approximately 58.9%59.6% and 55.3%58.3% of totalgross loans held for investment, respectively. Approximately 27.0%27.5% and 28.9%24.5% of these commercial real estate loans were owner-occupied at September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively. Substantially all of these loans are secured by first liens with average loan to value ratios at origination of 50.9%49.8% and 53.8%50.4% at September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively. The Company was within internally established concentration policy limits at September 30, 20222023, and December 31, 2021.2022.

Asset Quality

For all banks and bank holding companies, asset quality plays a significant role in the overall financial condition of the institution and results of operations. The Company measures asset quality in terms of nonaccrual loans as a percentage of gross loans, and net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans. Net charge-offs are calculated as the difference between charged-off loans and recovery payments received on previously charged-off loans.

  
September 30,
2023
  
December 31,
2022
 
  (in thousands) 
Nonaccrual loans $3,195  $211 
Nonaccrual loans to gross loans  0.34%  0.02%
Net charge-offs (recoveries) (annualized) to average loans  (0.03)%  (0.06)%
Allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans (net of government guaranteed portion)  380%  5,102%
Allowance for credit losses to gross loans  1.30%  1.15%

  
September 30,
2022
  
December 31,
2021
 
  (in thousands) 
Nonaccrual loans (net of government guaranteed portion) $239  $565 
Troubled debt restructured loans, gross  6,317   8,565 
Nonaccrual loans (net of government guaranteed portion) to gross loans  0.03%  0.06%
Net charge-offs (recoveries) (annualized) to average loans  (0.06)%  (0.04)%
Allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans (net of government guaranteed portion)  4,650%  1,841%
Allowance for loan losses to gross loans  1.20%  1.20%
The following table summarizes nonaccrual loans by loan segment:

  At September 30, 2023  At December 31, 2022 
  
Nonaccrual
Balance
  % of Total Nonaccrual  
% of
Total Loans
  
Nonaccrual
Balance
  % of Total Nonaccrual  
% of
Total Loans
 
  (dollars in thousands) 
Manufactured housing $727   22.76%  0.08% $61   28.91%  0.01%
Commercial real estate  2,277   71.27%  0.24%     0.00%  0.00%
Commercial  50   1.56%  0.01%     0.00%  0.00%
HELOC  141   4.41%  0.02%     0.00%  0.00%
Single family real estate     0.00%  0.00%  150   71.09%  0.01%
Total nonaccrual loans $3,195   100.00%  0.35% $211   100.00%  0.02%

The following table reflects the recorded investment in certain types of loans at the dates indicated:

  
September 30,
2022
  
December 31,
2021
 
  (in thousands) 
Loans 30 through 89 days past due with interest accruing $2,456  $704 
Loans 90 days or more past due with interest accruing $  $ 
  
September 30,
2023
  
December 31,
2022
 
  (in thousands) 
Loans 30 through 89 days past due $4,461  $2,880 
Loans 90 days or more past due  178    
Total past due loans $4,639  $2,880 

Impaired loansCollateral Dependent Loans

Beginning on January 1, 2023, the Company evaluates loans collectively for purposes of determining the ACL in accordance with ASC 326. Collective evaluation is based on aggregating loans deemed to possess similar risk characteristics. In certain instances, the Company may identify loans that it believes no longer possess risk characteristics similar to other loans in the portfolio. Loans that are deemed by management to no longer possess risk characteristics similar to other loans in the portfolio, or that have been identified as collateral dependent, are evaluated individually for purposes of determining an appropriate lifetime ACL. The Company uses a discounted cash flow approach, using the loan’s effective interest rate, for determining the ACL on individually evaluated loans, unless the loan is deemed collateral dependent, which requires evaluation based on the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, less estimated costs to sell. The Company may increase or decrease the ACL for collateral dependent loans based on changes in the estimated fair value of the collateral. Changes in the ACL for all other individually evaluated loans are based substantially on the Company’s evaluation of cash flows expected to be received from such loans.

AThe following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral dependent loans by class of loans and by collateral type as of September 30, 2023:

  
Manufactured
Homes
  Single Family Residence  Machinery & Equipment  Total 
             
Manufactured housing $1,014  $  $  $1,014 
Commercial real estate  2,277         2,277 
Commercial        1,210   1,210 
Single family real estate     141      141 
Total $3,291  $141  $1,210  $4,642 

Prior to the adoption of ASC 326, a loan iswas considered impaired when, based on current information, it iswas probable that the Company will bewould have been unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and/or interest under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment includeincluded payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and/or interest payments. Loans that experienceexperienced insignificant payment delays or payment shortfalls generally arewere not classified as impaired. Management determinesdetermined the significance of payment delays or payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis. When determining the possibility of impairment, management considersconsidered the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. For collateral-dependent loans, the Company usesused the fair value of collateral method to measure impairment. All other loans arewere measured for impairment based on the present value of future cash flows.  Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for all loans in the portfolio.

A loan is considered a TDR when concessions have been made to the borrower and the borrower is in financial difficulty.  These concessions include but are not limited to term extensions, rate reductions and principal reductions.  Forgiveness
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The following schedule summarizes impaired loans and specific reserves by loan class as of December 31, 2022:

  
Manufactured
Housing
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Commercial  SBA  HELOC  
Single Family
Real Estate
  Consumer  
Total
Loans
 
Recorded Investment: (in thousands) 
Impaired loans with an allowance recorded $2,918  $209  $67  $41  $  $208  $  $3,443 
Impaired loans with no allowance recorded  1,166      1,297         151      2,614 
Total loans individually evaluated for impairment  4,084   209   1,364   41      359      6,057 
                                 
Related allowance for impaired loans  157   18      1      8      184 
Total impaired loans, net $3,927  $191  $1,364  $40  $  $351  $  $5,873 

Allowance For Credit Losses

The Company adopted the periods indicated:CECL requirements of ASC 326 on January 1, 2023. The Company uses the WARM method as the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses under CECL. The WARM method utilizes a historical average annual charge-off rate over a historical lookback period as a foundation for estimating credit losses for the remaining outstanding balances of loans in a segment at a particular consolidated balance sheet date. The calculation of the ACL is adjusted using qualitative factors for current conditions and for reasonable and supportable forecast periods. Loans that do not share risk characteristics with other loans in the portfolio are individually evaluated for a required allowance for credit loss and are not included in the collective evaluation, as discussed above.

  
Manufactured
Housing
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Commercial  SBA  HELOC  
Single Family
Real Estate
  Consumer  
Total
Loans
 
Impaired Loans as of
September 30, 2022:
 (in thousands) 
Recorded Investment:                        
Impaired loans with an allowance recorded $3,058  $212  $72  $43  $  $213  $  $3,598 
Impaired loans with no allowance recorded  1,120      1,331   18      153      2,622 
Total loans individually evaluated for impairment  4,178   212   1,403   61      366      6,220 
                                 
Related allowance for impaired loans  166   17   1   1      9      194 
Total impaired loans, net $4,012  $195  $1,402  $60  $  $357  $  $6,026 
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the allowance for credit losses decreased by $13 thousand to $12.1 million. This decrease in the required ACL during the quarter was primarily due to a decline in the required allowance for loans evaluated on a collective basis of $140 thousand due to a decrease in net loan balances. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in the ACL that is derived from qualitative factors related to substandard loans during the period.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the allowance for credit losses on loans increased by $1.4 million from $10.8 million at December 31, 2022. When the Company adopted the provisions of ASC 326 on January 1, 2023, it recorded the required $1.8 million increase in the ACL directly to retained earnings (net of tax). During the first nine months of 2023, the Company recorded a provision (credit) for credit losses for loans of $(680) thousand. This decrease in allowance for credit losses during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 (after the adjustment for the adoption of ASC 326) was primarily due to a reduction in the qualitative factor related to the percentage of the state of California that was experiencing a drought. In addition, the allowance for credit losses also declined due to a reduction in the portion of the allowance derived from historical losses. Offsetting these decreases was an increase in the qualitative factor related to substandard loans, discussed above.

  
Manufactured
Housing
  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Commercial  SBA  HELOC  
Single Family
Real Estate
  Consumer  
Total
Loans
 
Impaired Loans as of
December 31, 2021:
 (in thousands) 
Recorded Investment:                        
Impaired loans with an allowance recorded $3,563  $220  $85  $194  $  $425  $  $4,487 
Impaired loans with no allowance recorded  1,358   1,402   1,505   226      258      4,749 
Total loans individually evaluated for impairment  4,921   1,622   1,590   420      683      9,236 
                                 
Related allowance for impaired loans  210   17      1      12      240 
Total impaired loans, net $4,711  $1,605  $1,590  $419  $  $671  $  $8,996 

Total impaired loans decreased $3.0 million as of September 30, 2022 compared to December 31, 2021.  This decrease was primarily in impaired commercial real estate and manufactured housing categories, which decreased by $1.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively.

The following table summarizes nonaccrual loans by loan segment:

  At September 30, 2022  At December 31, 2021 
  
Nonaccrual
Balance
  %  
Percent of
Total Loans
  
Nonaccrual
Balance
  %  
Percent of
Total Loans
 
  (dollars in thousands) 
Manufactured housing $85   35.56%  0.01% $306   54.16%  0.03%
SBA     0.00%  0.00%  1   0.18%  0.00%
Single family real estate  154   64.44%  0.02%  258   45.66%  0.03%
Total nonaccrual loans $239   100.00%  0.03% $565   100.00%  0.06%

Nonaccrual loans decreased $0.3 million, or 58.0%, from $0.6 million at December 31, 2021 to $0.2 million at September 30, 2022.

CWB or the SBA repurchases the guaranteed portion of SBA loans from investors when those loans become past due 120 days.  After the foreclosure and collection process is complete, the SBA reimburses CWB for this principal balance.  Therefore, although these balances do not earn interest during this period, they generally do not result in a loss of principal to CWB.

Allowance For Loan Losses

The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for loan lossesACL by loan type.  Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories:

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 2022  2021  2022  2021  2023  2022  2023  2022 
Allowance for loan losses:    (in thousands) 
Allowance for credit losses: (in thousands) 
Balance at beginning of period $10,866  $10,240  $10,404  $10,194  $12,148  $10,866  $10,765  $10,404 
Provision (credit) charged to operating expenses:            
Impact of adoption of ASC 326     1,811   
Provision (credit) for credit losses:            
Manufactured housing (77) (25) 1,258  (158) (54) (77) (151) 1,258 
Commercial real estate 182  149  (467) 487  44  182  (110) (467)
Commercial 24  (15) (475) (394) (46) 24  (372) (475)
SBA 174  (87) (67) (136) (4) 174  (70) (67)
HELOC (6) (2) 7  (5) 1  (6) (2) 7 
Single family real estate   (13) 10    1    26  10 
Consumer  1         (1)     1   (1)   
Total Provision (credit) 298  7  266  (207)
Total provision (credit) for credit losses (58) 298  (680) 266 
Recoveries of loans previously charged-off:                        
Manufactured housing 88  4  123  155  8  88  74  123 
Commercial real estate 20  20  60  60  20  20  59  60 
Commercial 13  10  183  30  13  13  37  183 
SBA 4  1  246  46  4  4  69  246 
HELOC 6  1  12  4    6    12 
Single family real estate       1         
Consumer        1               1 
Total recoveries 131  36  625  296  45  131  239  625 
Loans charged-off:                        
Manufactured housing                
Commercial real estate                
Commercial                
SBA 182    182      182    182 
HELOC                
Single family real estate                
Consumer                        
Total charged-off 182    182      182    182 
Net charge-offs (recoveries)  51   (36)  (443)  (296)  (45)  51   (239)  (443)
Balance at end of period $11,113  $10,283  $11,113  $10,283  $12,135  $11,113  $12,135  $11,113 

Investment Securities

The investment securities portfolio of the Company is utilized as collateral for borrowings, required collateral for public deposits, and to manage liquidity, capital, and interest rate risk.

The carrying value of investment securities was as follows:

 
September 30,
2022
  
December 31,
2021
  
September 30,
2023
  
December 31,
2022
 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Securities available for sale (at fair value)      
Securities available-for-sale (at fair value)      
U.S. government agency notes $4,480  $5,508  $3,493  $4,107 
U.S. government agency CMO 4,470  4,883  3,978  4,296 
U.S. Treasury securities 39,795  -    9,970 
Corporate debt securities  8,370   9,320   7,653   8,315 
Total securities available for sale 57,115  19,711  15,124  26,688 
            
Securities held to maturity (at amortized cost): US government agency MBS 2,596  2,815 
Securities held-to-maturity (at amortized cost): US government agency MBS 2,158  2,557 
Equity securities (at fair value): Farmer Mac class A stock  198   248   309   225 
Total investment securities $59,909  $22,774  $17,591  $29,470 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recorded an allowance for credit losses for available-for-sale securities (through the provision for credit losses) of $103 thousand related to corporate debt securities whose issuers experienced downgrades in their credit ratings to below what is considered to be investment grade during the quarter. The ACL was determined using the discounted cash flow method, using estimated loss rates that were derived from averages for corporate debt securities with similar credit ratings. To date, none of the issuers of these debt securities have missed an interest payment. Management monitors the credit ratings of the corporate debt issuers on a monthly basis and will make appropriate adjustments to the ACL as necessary.

Other Assets Acquired Through Foreclosure

The following table represents the changes in other assets acquired through foreclosure:

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 2022  2021  2022  2021  2023  2022  2023  2022 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands) 
Balance, beginning of period $2,250  $2,572  $2,518  $2,614  $65  $2,250  $2,250  $2,518 
Additions       136  1,511    1,576   
Proceeds from dispositions     (372)   (46)   (2,551) (372)
Gain (loss) on sales, net        104   (178)
(Loss)/gain on sales, net  (19)     236   104 
Balance, end of period $2,250  $2,572  $2,250  $2,572  $1,511  $2,250  $1,511  $2,250 

Other assets acquired through foreclosure consist primarily of properties acquired as a result of, or in-lieu-of, foreclosure. Properties or other assets (primarily manufactured housing) are classified as other real estate owned and other repossessed assets and are reported at fair value at the time of foreclosure less estimated costs to sell. Costs relating to development or improvement of the assets are capitalized to the extent that they are deemed to be recoverable and increase the value of the property; otherwise, those costs are expensed. Costs related to holding the assets are charged to expense. The Company did not have any valuation allowances against foreclosed assets as of September 30, 20222023 or December 31, 2021.2022.

Deposits

The following table provides the balance and percentage change in the Company’s deposits:

  
September 30,
2022
  
December 31,
2021
  
Increase
(Decrease)
  
Percent
Increase
(Decrease)
 
  (dollars in thousands) 
Non-interest bearing demand deposits $243,100  $209,893  $33,207   15.8%
Interest bearing demand deposits  439,455   537,508   (98,053)  (18.2)%
Savings  23,865   23,675   190   0.8%
Certificates of deposit ($250,000 or more)  9,909   17,612   (7,703)  (43.7)%
Other certificates of deposit  135,860   161,443   (25,583)  (15.8)%
Total deposits $852,189  $950,131  $(97,942)  (10.3)%

Total deposits decreased to $852.2 million at September 30, 2022 from $950.1 million at December 31, 2021.  This decrease was primarily from a decrease in interest bearing demand deposits and certificates of deposit. These decreases were largely the result of depositors that moved their accounts to institutions that were advertising higher rates on these types of accounts. Decreases in these categories were partially offset by an increase in non-interest bearing demand deposits.
  
September 30,
2023
  
December 31,
2022
  
Increase
(Decrease)
  
Percent
Increase
(Decrease)
 
  (dollars in thousands) 
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits $190,817  $216,494  $(25,677)  (11.9)%
Interest-bearing demand deposits  456,808   428,173   28,635   6.7%
Savings  16,905   23,490   (6,585)  (28.0)%
Certificates of deposit ($250,000 or more)  14,911   6,693   8,218   122.8%
Other certificates of deposit  236,652   200,234   36,418   18.2%
Total deposits $916,093  $875,084  $41,009   4.7%

Deposits are the primary source of funding the Company’s asset growth. In addition, theTotal deposits increased 4.7% to $916.1 million at September 30, 2023, from $875.1 million at December 31, 2022. Noninterest-bearing demand deposits were $190.8 million at September 30, 2023, a $25.7 million decrease compared to $216.5 million at December 31, 2022. Interest-bearing demand deposits increased $28.6 million to $456.8 million at September 30, 2023, compared to $428.2 million at December 31, 2022. Certificates of deposit, which include brokered deposits, increased $44.6 million to $251.6 million at September 30, 2023, compared to $206.9 million at December 31, 2022. Total brokered deposits increased by $60.5 million to $191.1 million at September 30, 2023 from $130.6 million at December 31, 2022.

The Bank is a member of Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (“CDARS”) and Insured Cash Sweep ("ICS"). CDARS and ICS provide a mechanism for obtaining FDIC insurance for large deposits. At September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the Company had $73.9$209.3 million and $109.3$120.3 million, respectively, of CDARS and ICS deposits.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

Liquidity for a bank is the ongoing ability to fund asset growth and business operations, to accommodate liability maturities, and deposit withdrawals and meet contractual obligations through unconstrained access to funding at reasonable market rates. Liquidity management involves forecasting funding requirements and maintaining sufficient capacity to meet the needs and accommodate fluctuations in asset and liability levels due to changes in our business operations or unanticipated events.

The ability to have readily available funds sufficient to repay fully maturing liabilities is of primary importance to depositors, creditors, and regulators. CWB's available liquidity is represented by cash and amounts due from banks federal funds sold and non-pledged marketable securities. CWB manages its liquidity risk through operating, investing, and financing activities. Liquidity requirements can also be met through short-term borrowings or the disposition of short-term assets. In order to ensure funds are available, when necessary, on at least a quarterly basis CWB projects the amount of funds that will be required.

The Company has established policies as well as analytical tools to manage liquidity. Proper liquidity management ensures that sufficient funds are available to meet normal operating demands in addition to unexpected customer demand for funds, such as high levels of deposit withdrawals or increased loan demand, in a timely and cost-effective manner. CWB’s liquidity management is viewed from a long-term and short-term perspective, as well as from an asset and liability perspective. Management monitors liquidity through regular reviews of maturity profiles, funding sources, and loan and deposit forecasts to minimize funding risk. The Bank has asset/liability committees (“ALCO”) at the Board and Bank management level to review asset/liability management and liquidity issues.

The Company, through CWB, has a blanket lien credit line with the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”).FHLB. FHLB advances are collateralized in the aggregate by CWB’s eligible loans and securities. Total FHLB fixed rate FHLB advances were $110.0$90.0 million at September 30, 20222023, and $90.0 million at December 31, 2021.2022. The Company also had $29.0$27.0 million of letters of credit with FHLB at September 30, 20222023 to secure public funds. At September 30, 2022,2023, CWB had pledged to the FHLB $51.2$9.5 million of securities and $237.2$382.7 million of loans. At September 30, 2022,2023, based on the amounts of loans and securities pledged, CWB had $36.4$124.8 million available for additional borrowing. At December 31, 2021,2022, CWB had pledged to the FHLB securities with a carrying value of $13.2$21.1 million and $286.6$232.6 million of loans.

CWB has established a credit line with the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”).FRB. There were no outstanding FRB advances as of September 30, 20222023, and December 31, 2021.2022. At September 30, 20222023, and December 31, 2021,2022, there were $260.2$289.3 million and $259.5$248.6 million of loans pledged to the FRB.FRB, respectively. CWB had $88.9 million and $119.0$98.0 million in borrowing capacity as of September 30, 20222023.

CWBC has a $10.0 million revolving line of credit which matures in September of 2025, unless renewed. During the first quarter of 2023, the Company advanced $10.0 million from the line of credit which was subsequently repaid during the second quarter of 2023. The Company must maintain a compensating deposit account with the lender of $1 million. In addition, the Company must maintain a minimum debt service coverage ratio of 1.65 to one, a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio of 7.0%, a minimum total risked based capital ratio of 10.0% and December 31, 2021, respectively.a maximum net non-accrual ratio of not more than 3.0%. The Company was in compliance with all of the required debt covenants at September 30, 2023. As of September 30, 2023, there were no outstanding balances on the revolving line of credit.

The Company has federal funds purchased lines at correspondent banks with a total borrowing capacity of $20.0 million. There were no borrowings outstanding under these agreements as of September 30, 20222023, and December 31, 2021.2022.

The Company continues to face strong competition for core deposits. The liquidity ratio of the Company was 12.0%15.3% and 21.7%10.4% at September 30, 20222023, and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively. The Company’s liquidity ratio fluctuates in conjunction with loan funding demands. The liquidity ratio consists of the sum of cash and due from banks, deposits in other financial institutions, available-for-sale investments, federal funds sold, and loans held for sale, divided by total assets.

As a legal entity, separate and distinct from the Bank, CWBC must rely on its own resources for its liquidity. CWBC’s routine funding requirements primarily consisted of certain operating expenses, common stock dividends, and interest payments on the other borrowings. CWBC obtains funding to meet its obligations from dividends collected from CWB and fees charged for services provided to CWB and has the capability to issue equity and debt securities. Federal banking laws and regulatory requirements regulate the amount of dividends that may be paid by a banking subsidiary without prior regulatory approval. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022,2023, CWBC declared and paid dividends of $0.7 million and $1.9$2.1 million, respectively. On October 28, 2022,27, 2023, the Company's Board of Directors declared a $0.075$0.08 per share dividend payable on November 30, 2022,2023, to stockholders of record on November 14, 2022.2023. The Company anticipates that it will continue to pay quarterly cash dividends in the future, although there can be no assurance that paymentpayments of such dividends will continue or that they will not be reduced.

CWBC has a $10.0 million revolving line of credit.  The Company must maintain a compensating deposit account with the lender of $1 million. In addition, the Company must maintain a minimum debt service coverage ratio of 1.65 to one, a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio of 7.0%, a minimum total risked based capital ratio of 10.0% and a maximum net non-accrual ratio of not more than 3.0%.  At September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the line of credit balance was zero. The Company was in compliance with all of the required debt covenants at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

Our material cash requirements may include funding existing loan commitments, funding equity investments, withdrawal/maturity of existing deposits, repayment of borrowings, operating lease payments, and expenditures necessary to maintain current operations.

The Company enters into contractual obligations in the normal course of business as a source of funds for its asset growth and to meet required capital needs. The following schedule summarizes maturities and principal payments due on our contractual obligations excluding interest:

 At September 30, 2022  At September 30, 2023 
 
Less than
1 year
  
More than
1 year
  Total  
Less than
1 year
  
More than
1 year
  Total 
 (dollars in thousands)  (dollars in thousands) 
Time deposits $19,812  $125,957  $145,769  $183,127  $68,436  $251,563 
FHLB advances 20,000  90,000  110,000 
FHLB advances and other borrowings   90,000  90,000 
Operating lease obligations  1,013   5,143   6,155   1,040   4,185   5,225 
Total $40,825  $221,100  $261,924  $184,167  $162,621  $346,788 

In the ordinary course of business, we enter into various transactions to meet the financing needs of our customers, which, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, are not included in our consolidated balance sheets. These transactions include off-balance sheet commitments, including commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. The following table presents a summary of the Company's commitments to extend credit by expiration period.

 At September 30, 2022  At September 30, 2023 
 
Less than
1 year
  
More than
1 year
  Total  
Less than
1 year
  
More than
1 year
  Total 
 (dollars in thousands)  (dollars in thousands) 
Loan commitments to extend credit $49,720  54,364  $104,084  $59,960  $37,112  $97,072 
Standby letters of credit  -   -   -          
Total $49,720   54,364  $104,084  $59,960  $37,112  $97,072 

Capital Resources

Maintaining capital strength continues to be a long-term objective for the Company. Capital is necessary to sustain growth, provide protection against unanticipated declines in asset values, and to safeguard depositor funds. Capital is also a source of funds for loan demand and enables the Company to effectively manage its assets and liabilities. The Company has the capacity to issue 60,000,000 total shares of common stock, of which 8,755,3638,850,312 have been issued at September 30, 2022.2023. Conversely, the Company may decide to repurchase shares of its outstanding common stock, depending on the market price and other relevant factors.

CWB is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements could trigger certain mandatory or discretionary actions that, if undertaken, could have a material effect on the Company's business and financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, CWB must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of its assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgements by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

In 2019, the federal banking agencies jointly issued a final rule, which provides for an additional optional, simplified measure of capital adequacy, the community bank leverage ratio framework. Under this framework, the bank would choose the option of using the community bank leverage ratio (CBLR). A CBLR bank may opt out of the framework at any time, without restriction, by reverting to the generally applicable risk-based capital rules. As of the fourth quarter 2021, the Company rescinded its CBLR election.

The following tables illustrate the Bank’s regulatory ratios and the Federal Reserve’s current adequacy guidelines as of September 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022.

 
Total Capital
(To Risk-Weighted Assets)
  
Tier 1
Capital
(To Risk-
Weighted Assets)
  
Common Equity
Tier 1
(To Risk-
Weighted Assets)
  
Leverage Ratio/Tier 1 Capital
(To Average Assets)
  
Total Capital
(To Risk-
Weighted
Assets)
  
Tier 1
Capital
(To Risk-
Weighted
Assets)
  
Common
Equity
Tier 1
(To Risk-
Weighted
Assets)
  
Leverage
Ratio/Tier 1
Capital
(To Average
Assets)
 
September 30, 2022            
September 30, 2023            
CWB's actual regulatory ratios 12.46% 11.30% 11.30% 9.83% 13.27% 12.09% 12.09% 10.84%
Minimum capital requirements 8.00% 6.00% 4.50% 4.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.50% 4.00%
Well-capitalized requirements 10.00% 8.00% 6.50% N/A  10.00% 8.00% 6.50% 5.00%
                        
December 31, 2021            
December 31, 2022            
CWB's actual regulatory ratios 12.19% 11.02% 11.02% 8.56% 12.56% 11.44% 11.44% 10.34%
Minimum capital requirements 8.00% 6.00% 4.50% 4.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.50% 4.00%
Well-capitalized requirements 10.00% 8.00% 6.50% N/A  10.00% 8.00% 6.50% 5.00%

The adoption of CECL on January 1, 2023, resulted in a $1.6 million reduction to stockholders’ equity, net of $0.7 million in taxes. Banking organizations that experienced a reduction in retained earnings from the adoption of CECL have the option to elect a phase-in approach for up to 3 years of the “day 1” adverse impact to regulatory capital. The Company made this election and will phase in the impact of the transition to CECL over a three-year period, starting with the first quarter of 2023.

There are no conditions or events since September 30, 20222023 that management believes have changed the Company’s or the Bank’s risk-based capital category. The Company is closely monitoring capital levels in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the potential impact of its effect upon earnings.

Supervision and Regulation

Banking is a complex, highly regulated industry. The primary goals of the regulatory scheme are to maintain a safe and sound banking system, protect depositors and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (“FDIC”) insurance fund, and facilitate the conduct of sound monetary policy. In furtherance of these goals, Congress and the states have created several largely autonomous regulatory agencies and enacted numerous laws that govern banks, bank holding companies, and the financial services industry. Consequently, the growth and earnings performance of the Company can be affected not only by management decisions and general economic conditions but also by the requirements of applicable state and federal statutes, regulations, and the policies of various governmental regulatory authorities, including the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”), and FDIC.

The system of supervision and regulation applicable to financial services businesses governs most aspects of the business of CWBC and CWB, including: (i) the scope of permissible business; (ii) investments; (iii) reserves that must be maintained against deposits; (iv) capital levels that must be maintained; (v) the nature and amount of collateral that may be taken to secure loans; (vi) the establishment of new branches; (vii) mergers and consolidations with other financial institutions; and (viii) the payment of dividends.

Laws or regulations are enacted which may have the effect of increasing the cost of doing business, limiting, or expanding the scope of permissible activities, or changing the competitive balance between banks and other financial and non-financial institutions. Proposals to change the laws and regulations governing the operations of banks and bank holding companies are frequently made in Congress and by various bank and other regulatory agencies. Future changes in the laws, regulations or policies that impact the Company cannot necessarily be predicted, but they may have a material effect on the Company’s business and earnings.

For a detailed discussion of the regulatory scheme governing the Company and CWB, please see the discussion in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20212022, under the caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation – Supervision and Regulation."

ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Certain qualitative and quantitative disclosures about market risk are set forth in Item 7A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022. There has been no material change in these disclosures as previously disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K. For further discussion of interest rate risk, see Item 7. "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity - Interest Rate Risk.”

The Company expects to see continued volatility in the economic markets and government responses to inflation, rising interest rates, the threat of a pending recession in the U.S. economy, and the conflict involving the Russian Federation invasion of Ukraine.and Ukraine and the unrest resulting from the recent conflict in the Middle East. These changing conditions and governmental responses could have impacts on the consolidated balance sheets and consolidated income statements of the Company.

ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e). Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s management, which includes the Company's Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, has concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information relating to the Company (including its consolidated subsidiary) required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

Disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and implemented, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving an entity’s disclosure objectives. The likelihood of achieving such objectives is affected by limitations inherent in disclosure controls and procedures. These include the fact that human judgment in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns in internal control can occur because of human failures such as simple errors or mistakes or intentional circumvention of the established process.

The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated whether there was any change in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 20222023, and determined that there was no change in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 20222023, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is involved in various other litigation matters of a routine nature that are being handled and defended in the ordinary course of the Company’s business. In the opinion of management, based in part on consultation with legal counsel, the resolution of these litigation matters is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS

Investing in our common stock involves various risks which are particular to our Company, our industry, and our market area. Several risk factors that may have a material adverse impact on our business, operating results and financial condition are discussed in Item 1A of Part I of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.  There2022. 

As previously noted, the Company has entered into the Reorganization Agreement pursuant to which the Company and Central Valley Community Bancorp (Fresno, California) will combine in an all-stock merger transaction. While the Company has historically been successful on a standalone basis, the Company does have risk related to failing to successfully satisfy the conditions to close the transaction and closing the transaction in accordance with the terms of the Reorganization Agreement which include the companies not receiving the regulatory approvals and the shareholder approvals of the transaction as required by the Reorganization Agreement. The failure to close the transaction could have an adverse effect on the Company’s reputation, ability to attract and maintain deposit and/or loan customers, retain employees (including key personnel), and maintain investor confidence. The occurrence of any such events could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition, and stock trading value.

Other than as identified above, there has been no material change in the Company’s risk factors as previously disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K.

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

The Company made no repurchases of its common stock during the quarter ended September 30, 2022 and there was approximately $1.4 million that may yet be purchased under the Company's repurchase program.None.

ITEM 3.DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6.EXHIBITS

The following Exhibits are filed herewith.

Exhibit Number 
  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
  
Certification of Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b), promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Amended, and 18 U.S.C. 1350.
  
101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).


*This certification is furnished to, but shall not be deemed filed, with the Commission. This certification shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent that the Registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number
Certification of Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Certification of Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b), promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. 1350.
101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).


*This certification is furnished to, but shall not be deemed filed, with the Commission.  This certification shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent that the Registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.
SIGNATURES

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

COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES
(Registrant)

Date: November 10, 202213, 2023
BY:
/s/ Richard Pimentel
 Richard Pimentel
 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
  
 On Behalf of Registrant and as a Duly Authorized Officer
 and as Principal Financial and Accounting Officer


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