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UNITED STATES


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the Quarterly Period Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022
OR

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 000-27719

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Southern First Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina

58-2459561

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

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

1006 Verdae Boulevard Suite 100

Greenville, S.C.

29607

Greenville, S.C.

29607
(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

864-679-9000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

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

864-679-9000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

SFST

SFST

The Nasdaq Global Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the 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 and posted 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 and post such files).

Yes ☒ No ☐

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

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller Reporting Company

Emerging growth company

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

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 7,913,381

7,991,644 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, were issued and outstanding as of October 21, 2021.July 29, 2022.


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SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

September
June
30, 20212022 Form 10-Q

INDEX

INDEX

PART I – CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Page

Item 1.Consolidated Financial Statements

1

Consolidated Balance Sheets

31

Consolidated Statements of Income

42

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

53

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

64

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

75

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

86

Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations2829
   
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk4548
   
Item 4.Controls and Procedures4649
   
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION50
   
Item 1.Legal Proceedings4650
   
Item 1A.Risk Factors4650
   
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds4650
   
Item 3.Defaults upon Senior Securities4750
   
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures4750
   
Item 5.Other Information4750
   
Item 6.Exhibits4751

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Item 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY


CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

September 30,

December 31,

 June 30, December 31, 

(dollars in thousands, except share data)

2021

2020

 2022  2021 

(Unaudited)

(Audited)

 (Unaudited) (Audited) 

ASSETS

        

Cash and cash equivalents:

        

Cash and due from banks

$

17,944

12,920

 $21,090   21,770 

Federal funds sold

47,440

21,744

  124,462   86,882 

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

63,149

66,023

  36,538   58,557 

Total cash and cash equivalents

128,533

100,687

  182,090   167,209 

Investment securities:

        

Investment securities available for sale

113,802

94,729

  98,991   120,281 

Other investments

2,820

3,635

  5,065   4,021 

Total investment securities

116,622

98,364

  104,056   124,302 

Mortgage loans held for sale

31,641

60,257

  18,329   13,556 

Loans

2,389,047

2,142,867

  2,845,205   2,489,877 

Less allowance for loan losses

(36,075

)

(44,149

)

Less allowance for credit losses  (34,192)  (30,408)

Loans, net

2,352,972

2,098,718

  2,811,013   2,459,469 

Bank owned life insurance

49,521

41,102

  50,463   49,833 

Property and equipment, net

78,456

60,236

  96,674   92,370 

Deferred income taxes

16,591

9,518

Deferred income taxes, net  15,078   8,397 
Accrued interest receivable  7,433   7,624 

Other assets

9,840

13,705

  2,527   2,788 

Total assets

$

2,784,176

2,482,587

 $3,287,663   2,925,548 

LIABILITIES

        

Deposits

$

2,433,018

2,142,758

 $2,870,158   2,563,826 

Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings

0-

25,000

FHLB advances and related debt  50,000   - 

Subordinated debentures

36,079

35,998

  36,160   36,106 

Other liabilities

49,450

50,537

  48,708   47,715 

Total liabilities

2,518,547

2,254,293

  3,005,026   2,647,647 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

        

Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized

0-

0-

  -   - 

Common stock, par value $.01 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 7,913,381 and 7,772,748 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively

79

78

Common stock, par value $.01 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized,
7,985,644 and 7,925,819 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively
  80   79 

Nonvested restricted stock

(1,469

)

(698

)

  (3,230)  (1,435)

Additional paid-in capital

113,501

108,831

  117,714   114,226 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

(248

)

1,023

Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (10,143)  (740)

Retained earnings

153,766

119,060

  178,216   165,771 

Total shareholders’ equity

265,629

228,294

  282,637   277,901 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$

2,784,176

2,482,587

 $3,287,663   2,925,548 

See notes to consolidated financial statements that are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME


(Unaudited)

 For the three months For the six months 

For the three months ended September 30,

For the nine months ended September 30,

 ended June 30, ended June 30, 

(dollars in thousands, except share data)

2021

2020

2021

2020

 2022  2021  2022  2021 

Interest income

                

Loans

$

23,063

23,042

67,938

69,963

 $26,610   22,409   50,541   44,875 

Investment securities

355

310

926

1,090

  448   269   922   570 

Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with banks

68

63

167

218

  180   53   239   99 

Total interest income

23,486

23,415

69,031

71,271

  27,238   22,731   51,702   45,544 

Interest expense

                

Deposits

934

2,393

3,009

11,195

  1,844   920   2,752   2,075 

Borrowings

380

385

1,147

1,569

  510   381   902   766 

Total interest expense

1,314

2,778

4,156

12,764

  2,354   1,301   3,654   2,841 

Net interest income

22,172

20,637

64,875

58,507

  24,884   21,430   48,048   42,703 

Provision for (reversal of) loan losses

(6,000)

11,100

(8,200)

27,300

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

28,172

9,537

73,075

31,207

Provision for (reversal of) credit losses  1,775   (1,900)  2,880   (2,200)
Net interest income after provision for credit losses  23,109   23,330   45,168   44,903 

Noninterest income

                

Mortgage banking income

2,829

6,277

9,445

14,721

  1,184   1,983   2,678   6,616 

Service fees on deposit accounts

199

211

557

670

  209   173   400   358 

ATM and debit card income

542

465

1,532

1,258

  563   521   1,092   991 

Income from bank owned life insurance

321

270

919

810

  315   331   630   598 

Net lender and referral fees on PPP loans

0-

0-

268

2,247

  -   268   -   268 
Loss on disposal of fixed assets  (394)  -   (394)  10 

Other income

348

361

1,043

1,002

  388   346   788   685 

Total noninterest income

4,239

7,584

13,764

20,708

  2,265   3,622   5,194   9,526 

Noninterest expenses

                

Compensation and benefits

7,468

6,666

20,974

19,450

  9,915   8,724   19,371   17,834 

Mortgage production costs

1,956

2,666

7,086

6,841

Occupancy

1,684

1,601

4,871

4,631

  2,219   1,552   3,997   3,190 

Other real estate owned (income) expenses

(3

)

673

385

673

Other real estate owned expenses  -   1   -   388 

Outside service and data processing costs

1,229

1,046

3,609

3,170

  1,528   1,391   3,062   2,704 

Insurance

244

377

807

995

  367   262   628   563 

Professional fees

561

395

1,479

1,270

  693   615   1,292   1,210 

Marketing

240

165

623

481

  329   208   596   398 

Other

660

594

1,861

1,687

  737   742   1,528   1,370 

Total noninterest expenses

14,039

14,183

41,695

39,198

  15,788   13,495   30,474   27,657 

Income before income tax expense

18,372

2,938

45,144

12,717

  9,586   13,457   19,888   26,772 

Income tax expense

4,355

721

10,438

2,990

  2,346   3,134   4,678   6,083 

Net income available to common shareholders

$

14,017

2,217

34,706

9,727

Net income $7,240   10,323   15,210   20,689 

Earnings per common share

                

Basic

$

1.78

0.29

4.43

1.26

 $0.91   1.32   1.91   2.65 

Diluted

1.75

0.28

4.36

1.24

  0.90   1.29   1.88   2.60 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

                

Basic

7,873,868

7,732,293

7,832,330

7,711,181

  7,957,631   7,847,516   7,944,814   7,811,217 

Diluted

8,001,028

7,815,265

7,966,065

7,820,345

  8,054,910   7,987,615   8,075,496   7,948,294 

See notes to consolidated financial statements that are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME


(Unaudited)

     

For the three months ended

September 30,

For the nine months ended

September 30,

 For the three months
ended June 30,
 For the six months
ended June 30,
 

(dollars in thousands)

2021

2020

2021

2020

 2022  2021  2022  2021 

Net income

$

14,017

2,217

34,706

9,727

 $7,240   10,323   15,210   20,689 

Other comprehensive income:

                

Unrealized gain on securities available for sale:

Unrealized holding gain (loss) arising during the period, pretax

(819

)

77

(1,609

)

1,472

Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale:                
Unrealized holding (loss) gain arising during the period, pretax  (4,749)  619   (11,890)  (790)
Tax benefit (expense)  997   (129)  2,497   167 
Reclassification of realized gain (loss)  3   -   (12)  - 

Tax (expense) benefit

171

(17

)

338

(309

)

  (1)  -   2   - 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

(648

)

60

(1,271

)

1,163

Other comprehensive (loss) income  (3,750)  490   (9,403)  (623)

Comprehensive income

$

13,369

2,277

33,435

10,890

 $3,490   10,813   5,807   20,066 

See notes to consolidated financial statements that are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

  

 

For the three months ended June 30,

 
  Common stock  Preferred stock  Nonvested
restricted
  Additional
paid-in
  Accumulated
other
comprehensive
  Retained    
(dollars in thousands, except share data) Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  stock  capital  income (loss)  earnings  Total 
March 31, 2021  7,853,096  $79   -  $-  $(1,075) $111,181  $(90) $129,426  $239,521 
Net income  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   10,323   10,323 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  42,835   -   -   -   -   943   -   -   943 
Issuance of restricted stock  4,000   -   -   -   (212)  212   -   -   - 
Compensation expense related to restricted stock, net of tax  -   -   -   -   114   -   -   -   114 
Compensation expense related to stock options, net of tax  -   -   -   -   -   268   -   -   268 
Other comprehensive income  -   -   -   -   -   -   490   -   490 
                                     

June 30, 2021

  7,899,931  $79   -  $-  $(1,173) $112,604  $400  $139,749  $251,659 
March 31, 2022  7,980,519   80   -   -   (3,425)  117,286   (6,393)  170,976   278,524 
Net income  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   7,240   7,240 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  3,625   -   -   -   -   128   -   -   128 
Issuance of restricted stock  1,500   -   -   -   (71)  71   -   -   - 
Compensation expense related to restricted stock, net of tax  -   -   -   -   266   -   -   -   266 
Compensation expense related to stock options, net of tax  -   -   -   -   -   229   -   -   229 
Other comprehensive loss  -   -   -   -   -   -   (3,750)  -   (3,750)
                                     
June 30, 2022  7,985,644  $80   -  $-  $(3,230) $117,714  $(10,143) $178,216  $282,637 

  

For the six months ended June 30,

 
  Common stock  Preferred stock  Nonvested
restricted
  Additional
paid-in
  Accumulated
other
comprehensive
  Retained    
(dollars in thousands, except share data) Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  stock  capital  income (loss)  earnings  Total 
December 31, 2020  7,772,748  $78   -  $-  $(698) $108,831  $1,023  $119,060  $228,294 
Net income  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   20,689   20,689 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  112,433   1   -   -   -   2,520   -   -   2,521 
Issuance of restricted stock  14,750   -   -   -   (689)  689   -   -   - 
Compensation expense related to restricted stock, net of tax  -   -   -   -   214   -   -   -   214 
Compensation expense related to stock options, net of tax  -   -   -   -   -   564   -   -   564 
Other comprehensive loss  -   -   -   -   -   -   (623)  -   (623)
                                     
June 30, 2021  7,899,931  $79   -  $-  $(1,173) $112,604  $400  $139,749  $251,659 
December 31, 2021  7,925,819   79   -   -   (1,435)  114,226   (740)  165,771   277,901 
Adoption of ASU 2016-13  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (2,765)  (2,765)
Net income  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   15,210   15,210 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  21,750   1   -   -   -   706   -   -   707 
Issuance of restricted stock  38,075   -   -   -   (2,305)  2,305   -   -   - 
Compensation expense related to restricted stock, net of tax  -   -   -   -   510   -   -   -   510 
Compensation expense related to stock options, net of tax  -   -   -   -   -   477   -   -   477 
Other comprehensive loss  -   -   -   -   -   -   (9,403)  -   (9,403)
June 30, 2022  7,985,644  $80   -  $-  $(3,230) $117,714  $(10,143) $178,216  $282,637 

See notes to consolidated financial statements that are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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For the three months ended September 30,

Accumulated

Nonvested

Additional

other

Common stock

Preferred stock

restricted

paid-in

comprehensive

Retained

(dollars in thousands, except share data)

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

stock

capital

income (loss)

earnings

Total

June 30, 2020

7,734,644

77

0-

0-

(1,001

)

108,031

805

108,242

216,154

Net income

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2,217

2,217

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

250

-

-

-

-

1

-

-

1

Issuance of restricted stock

2,700

-

-

-

(88

)

88

-

-

-

Compensation expense related to restricted   stock, net of tax

-

-

-

-

100

-

-

-

100

Compensation expense related to stock   options, net of tax

-

-

-

-

-

217

-

-

217

Other comprehensive income (loss)

-

-

-

-

-

-

60

-

60

 

September 30, 2020

7,737,594

$

77

0-

$

0-

$

(989

)

$

108,337

$

865

$

110,459

$

218,749

June 30, 2021

7,899,931

79

0-

0-

(1,173

)

112,604

400

139,749

251,659

Net income

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

14,017

14,017

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

4,950

-

-

-

-

175

-

-

175

Issurance of restricted stock

8,500

-

-

-

(431

)

431

-

-

-

Compensation expense related to   restricted stock, net of tax

-

-

-

-

135

-

-

-

135

Compensation expense related to stock   options, net of tax

-

-

-

-

-

291

-

-

291

Other comprehensive income (loss)

-

-

-

-

-

-

(648

)

-

(648

)

 

September 30, 2021

7,913,381

$

79

0-

$

0-

$

(1,469

)

$

113,501

$

(248

)

$

153,766

$

265,629

 

For the nine months ended September 30,

Accumulated

Nonvested

Additional

other

Common stock

Preferred stock

restricted

paid-in

comprehensive

Retained

(dollars in thousands, except share data)

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

stock

capital

income (loss)

earnings

Total

December 31, 2019

7,672,678

77

0-

0-

(803

)

106,152

(298

)

100,732

205,860

Net income

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

9,727

9,727

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

52,716

-

-

-

-

963

-

-

963

Issuance of restricted stock

12,200

-

-

-

(494

)

494

-

-

-

Compensation expense related to   restricted stock, net of tax

-

-

-

-

308

-

-

-

308

Compensation expense related to stock   options, net of tax

-

-

-

-

-

728

-

-

728

Other comprehensive income (loss)

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,163

-

1,163

 

September 30, 2020

7,737,594

$

77

0-

$

0-

$

(989

)

$

108,337

$

865

$

110,459

$

218,749

December 31, 2020

7,772,748

78

0-

0-

(698

)

108,831

1,023

 

119,060

228,294

Net income

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

34,706

34,706

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

117,383

1

-

-

-

2,695

-

-

2,696

Issuance of restricted stock

23,250

-

-

-

(1,120

)

1,120

-

-

-

Compensation expense related to   restricted stock, net of tax

-

-

-

-

349

-

-

-

349

Compensation expense related to stock   options, net of tax

-

-

-

-

-

855

-

-

855

Other comprehensive income (loss)

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,271

)

-

(1,271

)

 

September 30, 2021

7,913,381

$

79

0-

$

0-

$

(1,469

)

$

113,501

$

(248

)

$

153,766

$

265,629

See notes to consolidated financial statements that are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 
  For the six months ended
June 30,
 
(dollars in thousands) 2022  2021 
Operating activities        
Net income $15,210   20,689 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:        
Provision for (reversal of) credit losses  2,880   (2,200)
Depreciation and other amortization  1,341   1,092 
Accretion and amortization of securities discounts and premium, net  399   518 
Loss on sale of real estate owned  -   380 
(Gain) Loss on sale of fixed assets  394   (10)
Gain on sale of securities  (12)  - 
Net change in operating leases  172   165 
Compensation expense related to stock options and restricted stock grants  987   778 
Gain on sale of loans held for sale  (1,446)  (8,153)
Loans originated and held for sale  (145,513)  (303,889)
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale  142,185   335,872 
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance  (630)  (598)
Decrease in deferred tax asset  (3,446)  (15,341)
Increase in other assets  452   2,589 
Increase in other liabilities  1,400   1,949 
Net cash provided by operating activities  14,373   33,841 
Investing activities        
Increase (decrease) in cash realized from:        
Increase in loans, net  (355,594)  (111,672)
Purchase of property and equipment  (8,989)  (11,105)
Purchase of investment securities:        
Available for sale  (10,094)  (10,338)
Other investments  (11,078)  (1,000)
Payments and maturities, calls and repayments of investment securities:        
Available for sale  19,095   12,526 
Other investments  10,034   1,865 
Purchase of bank owned life insurance  -   (7,500)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets  95   50 
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned  -   788 
Net cash used for investing activities  (356,531)  (126,386)
Financing activities        
Increase (decrease) in cash realized from:        
Increase in deposits, net  306,332   168,134 
Increase (decrease) in Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings, net  50,000   (25,000)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options  707   2,521 
Net cash provided by financing activities  357,039   145,655 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents  14,881   53,110 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period  167,209   100,687 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period $182,090   153,797 
Supplemental information        
Cash paid for        
Interest $3,745   3,843 
Income taxes  5,950   15,342 
Schedule of non-cash transactions        
Foreclosure of other real estate  -   366 
Unrealized loss on securities, net of income taxes  (11,902)  (623)

See notes to consolidated financial statements that are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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For the nine months ended

September 30,

(dollars in thousands)

2021

 

2020

Operating activities

 

Net income

$

34,706

9,727

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used for) operating activities:

Provision for (reversal of) loan losses

(8,200

)

27,300

Depreciation and other amortization

1,621

1,569

Accretion and amortization of securities discounts and premium, net

713

497

Loss on sale of real estate owned

376

513

Gain on sale of fixed assets

(10

)

0-

Net change in operating leases

266

157

Compensation expense related to stock options and restricted stock grants

1,204

1,036

Gain on sale of loans held for sale

(11,187

)

(14,377

)

Loans originated and held for sale

(406,451

)

(412,069

)

Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale

446,254

389,669

Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance

(919

)

(810

)

Increase in deferred tax asset

(6,736

)

(2,545

)

Decrease (increase) in other assets

2,698

(7,345

)

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities

(4,531

)

3,419

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

49,804

(3,259

)

Investing activities

Increase (decrease) in cash realized from:

Increase in loans, net

(246,421

)

(138,935

)

Purchase of property and equipment

(16,620

)

(3,696

)

Purchase of investment securities:

Available for sale

(37,908

)

(36,609

)

Other investments

(1,000

)

(1,275

)

Payments and maturities, calls and repayments of investment securities:

Available for sale

16,514

17,290

Other investments

1,812

5,634

Purchase of bank owned life insurance

(7,500

)

0-

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

50

0-

Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned

1,159

0-

Net cash used for investing activities

(289,914

)

(157,591

)

Financing activities

Increase (decrease) in cash realized from:

Increase in deposits, net

290,260

304,932

Decrease in Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings, net

(25,000

)

(109,946

)

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

2,696

963

Net cash provided by financing activities

267,956

195,949

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

27,846

35,099

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

100,687

127,816

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

$

128,533

162,915

Supplemental information

Cash paid for

Interest

$

5,404

14,031

Income taxes

18,357

2,544

Schedule of non-cash transactions

Foreclosure of other real estate

367

0-

Unrealized gain (loss) on securities, net of income taxes

(1,271

)

1,163

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:

Operating leases

4,803

2,115

See notes to consolidated financial statements that are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation

Business Activity

Southern First Bancshares, Inc.(the (the “Company”) is a South Carolina corporation that owns all of the capital stock of Southern First Bank (the “Bank”) and all of the stock of Greenville First Statutory Trusts I and II (collectively, the “Trusts”). The Trusts are special purpose non-consolidated entities organized for the sole purpose of issuing trust preferred securities. The Bank'sBank’s primary federal regulator is the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”). The Bank is also regulated and examined by the South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions. The Bank is primarily engaged in the business of accepting demand deposits and savings deposits insured by the FDIC, and providing commercial, consumer and mortgage loans to the general public.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three- and nine-monthsix- month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2021.2022. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 2, 2021.4, 2022. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and the Bank. In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810, “Consolidation,” the financial statements related to the Trusts have not been consolidated.

Business Segments

In determining proper segment definition,The Company, through the Company considersBank, provides a broad range of financial services to individuals and companies in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. These services include demand, time and savings deposits; lending services; ATM processing and mortgage banking services. While the materiality of a potential segment and components of the business about which financialCompany’s management periodically reviews limited production information for these revenue streams, that information is availablenot complete as it does not include a full allocation of revenue, costs and regularly evaluated, relativecapital from key corporate functions. Management will continue to a resource allocationevaluate these lines of business for separate reporting as facts and performance assessment. The Company accounts for intersegment revenues and expenses as if the revenue/expense transactions were generated to third parties, that is, at current market prices. Please refer to “Note 10 – Reportable Segments” for further information on the reporting forcircumstances change.  Accordingly, the Company’s three business segments.various banking operations are not considered by management to constitute more than one reportable operating segment.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amount of income and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loancredit losses, real estate acquired in the settlement of loans, fair value of financial instruments, evaluating other-than-temporary-impairment of investment securities and valuation of deferred tax assets.

Risks and Uncertainties

The unprecedentedimpact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is fluid and rapid spreadcontinues to evolve, adversely affecting many of COVID-19the Bank’s clients. While vaccine availability and its variants anduptake has increased, the associated impactslonger-term macro-economic effects on trade (includingglobal supply chains, inflation, labor shortages and export levels), travel, employee productivity, unemployment, consumer spending, and other economic activities has resulted in less economic activity, lower equity market valuations and significant volatility and disruption in financial markets, and has had an adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.wage increases continue to impact many industries. The ultimate extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’sour business, financial condition and results of operations is currently uncertain and the timing and pace of recovery will depend on various developments and other factors, including among others,increases in new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths leading to additional government imposed restrictions; refusals to receive the duration and scopevaccines along with concerns related to new strains of the pandemic, as well as governmental, regulatoryvirus; supply chain issues remaining unresolved longer than anticipated; labor shortages; decreases in consumer confidence and private sector initiatives, the effectspending; and rising geopolitical tensions.

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The Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations generally rely upon the ability of the Bank’s borrowers to repay their loans, the value of collateral underlying the Bank’s secured loans, and demand for loans and other products and services the Bank offers, which are highly dependent on the business environment in the Bank’s primary markets where it operates and in the United States as a whole.

In addition, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, market interest rates declined significantly with the 10-year Treasury bond falling to a low of 0.52% in early August 2020 but increasing significantly since that time to near 1.50% at September 30, 2021. On March 3, 2020, the Federal Reserve reduced the target federal funds rate by 50 basis points, followed by an additional reduction of 100 basis points on March 16, 2020, making the target federal funds rate range 0% to 0.25%, and this low target rate was still in effect as of September 30, 2021. These reductions in interest rates and other effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have had, and are expected to continue to have, possibly materially, an adverse effect on Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. For instance, the pandemic has had negative effects on the Bank’s interest income, provision for loan losses, and certain transaction-based line items of noninterest income. Other financial impacts could occur though such potential impact is unknown at this time.

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, the Company'sCompany’s and the Bank'sBank’s capital ratios were in excess of all regulatory requirements. While management believes that we have sufficient capital to withstand an extended economic recession brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, our reported and regulatory capital ratios could be adversely impacted by further credit losses.

The Company maintains access to multiple sources of liquidity, including a $15.0 million holding company line of credit with another bank which could be used to support capital ratios at the subsidiary bank. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, the $15.0 million line was unused.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts, previously reported, have been reclassified to state all periods on a comparable basis and had no effect on shareholders’ equity or net income.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent events are events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued. Recognized subsequent events are events or transactions that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet, including the estimates inherent in the process of preparing financial statements. Non-recognized subsequent events are events that provide evidence about conditions that did not exist at the date of the balance sheet but arose after that date.

Adoption of New Accounting Standard

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326). The ASU introduces a new credit loss methodology, the Current Expected Credit Loss (“CECL”) methodology, which requires earlier recognition of credit losses, while also providing additional transparency about credit risk. Since its original issuance in 2016, the FASB has issued several updates to the original ASU.

The CECL methodology utilizes a lifetime “expected credit loss” measurement objective for the recognition of credit losses for loans, held-to-maturity securities and other receivables at the time the financial asset is originated or acquired. It also applies to off-balance sheet credit exposures, such as unfunded commitments to extend credit. The expected credit losses are adjusted each period for changes in expected lifetime credit losses. The methodology replaces the multiple existing impairment methods in current GAAP, which generally require that a loss be incurred before it is recognized. For available-for-sale securities where fair value is less than cost, credit-related impairment, if any, is recognized through an allowance for credit losses and adjusted each period for changes in credit risk.

On January 1, 2022, the Company adopted the guidance prospectively with a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2022 are presented under CECL while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with the previously applicable incurred loss accounting methodology. The transition adjustment for the adoption of CECL included an increase in the allowance for credit losses on loans of $1.5 million and an increase in the reserve for unfunded loan commitments of $2.0 million, which is recorded within other liabilities. The adoption of CECL had an insignificant impact on the Company’s investment securities portfolio. The Company recorded a net decrease to retained earnings of $2.8 million as of January 1, 2022 for the cumulative effect of adopting CECL, which reflects the transition adjustments noted above, net of the applicable deferred tax assets recorded. Federal banking regulatory agencies provided optional relief to delay the adverse regulatory capital impact of CECL at adoption. The Company did not elect to use this optional relief.

Significant Accounting Policy Changes

Upon adoption of ASC 326, the Company revised the accounting policy for the Allowance for Credit Losses as detailed below. 

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Allowance for Credit Losses - Securities Available for Sale

For available for sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company first assesses whether it intends to sell, or if it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery of the amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income with the establishment of an allowance under CECL compared to a direct write down of the security under Incurred Loss. For debt securities available for sale that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the Company evaluates whether any decline in fair value is due to credit loss factors. In making this assessment, management considers any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded for the credit loss, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income.

Changes in the allowance for credit losses under CECL are recorded as provision for (or reversal of) credit loss expense. Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of an available-for-sale security is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met. At June 30, 2022, there was no allowance for credit losses related to the available-for-sale portfolio.

Accrued interest receivable on available for sale debt securities totaled $438,000 at June 30, 2022 and was excluded from the estimate of credit losses.

Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans

Under the current expected credit loss model, the allowance for credit losses on loans is a valuation allowance estimated at each balance sheet date in accordance with GAAP that is deducted from the loans’ amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans.

Management assesses the adequacy of the allowance on a quarterly basis. This assessment includes procedures to estimate the allowance and test the adequacy and appropriateness of the resulting balance. The level of the allowance is based upon management’s evaluation of historical default and loss experience, current and projected economic conditions, asset quality trends, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrowers’ ability to repay a loan, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, industry and peer bank loan quality indications and other pertinent factors, including regulatory recommendations. Management believes the level of the allowance for credit losses is adequate to absorb all expected future losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance is increased through provision for credit losses and decreased by charge-offs, net of recoveries of amounts previously charged-off.

The allowance for credit losses is measured on a collective basis for pools of loans with similar risk characteristics. The Company has identified the following pools of financial assets with similar risk characteristics for measuring expected credit losses:

Commercial loans

Owner occupied real estate - Owner occupied commercial mortgages consist of loans to purchase or re-finance owner occupied nonresidential properties. This includes office buildings, other commercial facilities, and farmland. Commercial mortgages secured by owner occupied properties are primarily dependent on the ability of borrowers to achieve business results consistent with those projected at loan origination. While these loans and leases are collateralized by real property in an effort to mitigate risk, it is possible the liquidation of collateral will not fully satisfy the obligation.

Non-owner occupied real estate - Non-owner occupied commercial mortgages consist of loans to purchase or refinance investment nonresidential properties. This includes office buildings and other facilities rented or leased to unrelated parties, as well as farmland and multifamily properties. The primary risk associated with income producing commercial mortgage loans is the ability of the income-producing property that collateralizes the loan to produce adequate cash flow to service the debt. While these loans and leases are collateralized by real property in an effort to mitigate risk, it is possible the liquidation of collateral will not fully satisfy the obligation.

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Construction - Construction loans consist of loans to finance land for development of commercial or residential real property and construction of multifamily apartments or other commercial properties. These loans are highly dependent on the supply and demand for commercial real estate as well as the demand for newly constructed residential homes and lots acquired for development. Deterioration in demand could result in decreased collateral values, which could make repayments of outstanding loans difficult for customers.

Commercial business - Commercial business loans consist of loans or lines of credit to finance accounts receivable, inventory or other general business needs, business credit cards, and lease financing agreements for equipment, vehicles, or other assets. The primary risk associated with commercial and industrial and lease financing loans is the ability of borrowers to achieve business results consistent with those projected at origination. Failure to achieve these projections presents risk the borrower will be unable to service the debt consistent with the contractual terms of the loan or lease.

Consumer loans

Real estate - Residential mortgages consist of loans to purchase or refinance the borrower’s primary dwelling, second residence or vacation home and are often secured by 1-4 family residential property. Significant and rapid declines in real estate values can result in borrowers having debt levels in excess of the current market value of the collateral.

Home equity – Home equity loans consist of home equity lines of credit and other lines of credit secured by first or second liens on the borrower’s primary residence. These loans are secured by both senior and junior liens on the residential real estate and are particularly susceptible to declining collateral values. This risk is elevated for loans secured by junior lines as a substantial decline in value could render the junior lien position effectively unsecured.

Construction - Construction loans consist of loans to construct a borrower’s primary or secondary residence or vacant land upon which the owner intends to construct a dwelling at a future date. These loans are typically secured by undeveloped or partially developed land in anticipation of completing construction of a 1-4 family residential property. There is risk these construction and development projects can experience delays and cost overruns exceeding the borrower’s financial ability to complete the project. Such cost overruns can result in foreclosure of partially completed and unmarketable collateral.

Other - Consumer loans consist of loans to finance unsecured home improvements, student loans, automobiles and revolving lines of credit that can be secured or unsecured. The value of the underlying collateral within this class is at risk of potential rapid depreciation which could result in unpaid balances in excess of the collateral.

For all loan pools, the Company uses a lifetime probability of default and loss given default modeling approach to estimate the allowance for credit losses on loans. This method uses historical correlations between default experience and the age of loans to forecast defaults and losses, assuming that a loan in a pool shares similar risk characteristics such as loan product type, risk rating and loan age, and demonstrates similar default characteristics as other loans in that pool, as the loan progresses through its lifecycle. The Company calculates lifetime probability of default and loss given default rates based on historical loss experience, which is used to calculate expected losses based on the pool’s loss rate and the age of loans in the pool. Management believes that the Company’s historical loss experience provides the best basis for its assessment of expected credit losses to determine the allowance for credit losses. The Company uses its own internal data to measure historical credit loss experience within the pools with similar risk characteristics over an economic cycle. The probability of default and loss given default method also includes assumptions of observed migration over the lifetime of the underlying loan data.

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Management also considers further adjustments to historical loss information for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts that differ from the conditions that exist for the period over which historical information is evaluated as well as other changes in qualitative factors not inherently considered in the quantitative analyses. The qualitative categories and the measurements used to quantify the risks within each of these categories are subjectively selected by management, but measured by objective measurements period over period. The data for each measurement may be obtained from internal or external sources. The current period measurements are evaluated and assigned a factor commensurate with the current level of risk relative to past measurements over time. The resulting qualitative adjustments are applied to the relevant collectively evaluated loan pools. These adjustments are based upon quarterly trend assessments in certain economic factors as well as associate retention and turnover, portfolio concentrations, and growth characteristics. The qualitative analysis increases or decreases the allowance allocation for each loan pool based on the assessment of factors described above.

Loans that do not share similar risk characteristics with the collectively evaluated pools are evaluated on an individual basis and are excluded from the collectively evaluated loan pools. Individual loan evaluations are generally performed for impaired loans, which includes nonaccrual loans and loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”). Such loans are evaluated for credit losses based on either discounted cash flows or the fair value of collateral. The Company has elected the practical expedient under ASC 326 to estimate expected credit losses based on the fair value of collateral, which considers selling costs in the event sale of the collateral is expected. Loans for which terms have been modified in a TDR are evaluated using these same individual evaluation methods. In the event the discounted cash flow method is used for a TDR, the original interest rate is used to discount expected cash flows.

While the Company’s policies and procedures used to estimate the allowance for credit losses, as well as the resultant provision for credit losses charged to income, are considered adequate by management and are reviewed periodically by regulators, model validators and internal audit, they are necessarily approximate and imprecise. There are factors beyond the Company’s control, such as changes in projected economic conditions, real estate markets or particular industry conditions which may materially impact asset quality and the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses and thus the resulting provision for credit losses.

Accrued Interest Receivable

Accrued interest receivable related to loans totaled $7.0 million at June 30, 2022 and was reported in accrued interest receivable on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company elected not to measure an allowance for credit losses for accrued interest receivable and instead elected to reverse interest income on loans or securities that are placed on nonaccrual status, which is generally when the instrument is 90 days past due, or earlier if the Company believes the collection of interest is doubtful. The Company has concluded that this policy results in the timely reversal of uncollectable interest.

Unfunded Commitments

Effective with the adoption of CECL, the Company estimates expected credit losses on commitments to extend credit over the contractual period in which the Company is exposed to credit risk on the underlying commitments, unless the obligation is unconditionally cancelable by the Company. The allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposures, which is reflected within other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet, is adjusted for as an increase or decrease to the provision for credit losses. The estimate includes consideration of the likelihood that funding will occur and an estimate of expected credit losses on commitments expected to be funded over its estimated life. The allowance is calculated using the same aggregate reserve rates calculated for the funded portion of loans at the portfolio level applied to the amount of commitments expected to fund.

The Company’s CECL allowances will fluctuate over time due to macroeconomic conditions and forecasts as well as the size and composition of the loan portfolios.

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Newly Issued, But Not Yet Effective Accounting Standards

In June 2016,March 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – amended the Receivables–Troubled Debt Restructuring by Creditors subtopic and Financial Instruments–Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”. Among other things, ASU 2016-13 requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Financial institutions and other organizations will now use forward-looking informationsubtopic to form their credit loss estimates. Many of the loss estimation techniques applied today will still be permitted, although the inputs to those techniques will change to reflect the full amount of expected credit losses. In addition, ASU 2016-13 amends the accounting for credit losses on debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. ASU 2016-13 was originally effective for all annual and interim periods beginning after December 31, 2019, with early adoption permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. In November 2019, the FASB issued guidance that addresses issues raised by stakeholders during the implementation of ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”. The amendments affect a variety of Topics in the Accounting Standards Codification. ForThe amendments eliminate the accounting guidance for TDRs by creditors while enhancing disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancings and restructurings by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. In addition, for public business entities, that meet the definitionamendments require disclosure of a smaller reporting company, such ascurrent-period gross write-offs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investments in leases within the Company, thescope of Subtopic 326-20. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption of the amendments is permitted if ASU 2016-13 has been adopted, including adoption in anyan interim period as long as the Company has adopted to amendments in ASU 2016-13. Currently, the Company is evaluating the impact of adoption on its financial statements and is considering early adoption of the ASU as of January 1, 2022. Adoption will be applied through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective.period. The Company has established a team of individuals from credit, finance and risk management to evaluate the requirements of the new standard and the impact it will have on its processes.

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Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies that dodoes not require adoption until a future date are not expectedexpect these amendments to have a material impacteffect on the consolidatedits financial statements upon adoption.statements.

NOTE 2 – Investment Securities

The amortized costs and fair value of investment securities are as follows:

 
  June 30, 2022 
  Amortized  Gross Unrealized  Fair 
(dollars in thousands) Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
Available for sale                
Corporate bonds $2,185   -   204   1,981 
US treasuries  999   -   94   905 
US government agencies  13,005   -   1,752   11,253 
State and political subdivisions  23,071   4   3,096   19,979 
Asset-backed securities  7,922   -   169   7,753 
Mortgage-backed securities                
FHLMC  21,809   -   2,835   18,974 
FNMA  36,865   -   4,200   32,665 
GNMA  5,974   -   493   5,481 
Total mortgage-backed securities  64,648   -   7,528   57,120 
Total investment securities available for sale $111,830   4   12,843   98,991 

 

September 30, 2021

Amortized

Gross Unrealized

Fair

(dollars in thousands)

Cost

Gains

Losses

Value

Available for sale

US treasuries

$

999

1

0-

1,000

US government agencies

14,503

2

228

14,277

SBA securities

435

10

0-

445

State and political subdivisions

22,418

515

226

22,707

Asset-backed securities

10,526

56

13

10,569

Mortgage-backed securities

FHLMC

20,678

141

386

20,433

FNMA

39,479

325

452

39,352

GNMA

5,078

11

70

5,019

Total mortgage-backed securities

65,235

477

908

64,804

Total investment securities available for sale

$

114,116

1,061

1,375

113,802

  December 31, 2021 
  Amortized  Gross Unrealized  Fair 
  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
Available for sale                
Corporate bonds $2,198   -   10   2,188 
US treasuries  999   -   7   992 
US government agencies  14,504   1   336   14,169 
SBA securities  429   9   -   438 
State and political subdivisions  24,887   549   260   25,176 
Asset-backed securities  10,136   45   17   10,164 
Mortgage-backed securities                
FHLMC  23,057   102   494   22,665 
FNMA  40,924   235   660   40,499 
GNMA  4,084   3   97   3,990 
Total mortgage-backed securities  68,065   340   1,251   67,154 
Total investment securities available for sale $121,218   944   1,881   120,281 

 

December 31, 2020

Amortized

Gross Unrealized

Fair

Cost

Gains

Losses

Value

Available for sale

US government agencies

$

6,500

1

8

6,493

SBA securities

504

0-

19

485

State and political subdivisions

18,614

804

30

19,388

Asset-backed securities

11,587

15

73

11,529

Mortgage-backed securities

FHLMC

12,157

206

47

12,316

FNMA

35,893

507

91

36,309

GNMA

8,179

53

23

8,209

Total mortgage-backed securities

56,229

766

161

56,834

Total

$

93,434

1,586

291

94,729

Contractual maturities and yields on the Company’s investment securities at SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 are shown in the following table. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

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           June 30, 2022 
  Less than one year  One to five years  Five to ten years  Over ten years  Total 
(dollars in thousands) Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield 
Available for sale                                        
Corporate bonds $-   -   -   -   1,981   1.99%  -   -   1,981   1.99%
US treasuries  -   -   -   -   905   1.27%  -   -   905   1.27%
US government agencies  -   -   2,445   0.83%  8,001   1.49%  807   1.48%  11,253   1.34%
State and political subdivisions  -   -   468   2.13%  4,571   1.62%  14,940   2.19%  19,979   2.05%
Asset-backed securities  -   -   -   -   1,246   3.33%  6,507   2.03%  7,753   2.23%
Mortgage-backed securities  -   -   3,280   1.20%  4,976   1.43%  48,864   1.60%  57,120   1.56%
Total investment securities $-   -   6,193   1.12%  21,680   1.64%  71,118   1.76%  98,991   1.69%

           December 31, 2021 
  Less than one year  One to five years  Five to ten years  Over ten years  Total 
(dollars in thousands) Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield  Amount  Yield 
Available for sale                                        
Corporate bonds $-   -   -   -   2,188   1.98%  -   -   2,188   1.98%
US treasuries  -   -   -   -   992   1.27%  -   -   992   1.27%
US government agencies  -   -   2,481   0.36%  8,756   1.31%  2,932   1.79%  14,169   1.24%
SBA securities  -   -   -   -   -   -   438   1.01%  438   1.01%
State and political subdivisions  -   -   471   2.13%  4,282   1.61%  20,423   2.21%  25,176   2.11%
Asset-backed securities  -   -   -   -   1,614   1.79%  8,550   0.97%  10,164   1.10%
Mortgage-backed securities  387   2.10%  4,411   1.29%  9,121   1.59%  53,235   1.38%  67,154   1.40%
Total investment securities $387   2.10%  7,363   1.03%  26,953   1.53%  85,578   1.55%  120,281   1.52%

 

September 30, 2021

Less than one year

One to five years

Five to ten years

Over ten years

Total

(dollars in thousands)

Amount

Yield

Amount

Yield

Amount

Yield

Amount

Yield

Amount

Yield

Available for sale

US treasuries

$

0-

0-

0-

0-

1,000

1.27

%

0-

0-

1,000

1.27

%

US government agencies

0-

0-

2,498

0.36

%

8,847

1.31

%

2,932

1.79

%

14,277

1.24

%

SBA securities

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

445

1.00

%

445

1.00

%

State and political subdivisions

0-

0-

471

2.13

%

3,476

1.60

%

18,760

2.17

%

22,707

2.08

%

Asset-backed securities

0-

0-

0-

0-

1,710

1.52

%

8,859

0.95

%

10,569

1.04

%

Mortgage-backed securities

0-

0-

1,321

1.85

%

10,065

1.46

%

53,418

1.37

%

64,804

1.40

%

Total

$

0-

0-

4,290

1.01

%

25,098

1.42

%

84,414

1.52

%

113,802

1.48

%

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December 31, 2020

Less than one year

One to five years

Five to ten years

Over ten years

Total

(dollars in thousands)

Amount

Yield

Amount

Yield

Amount

Yield

Amount

Yield

Amount

Yield

Available for sale

US government agencies

$

0-

0-

2,501

0.37

%

2,995

1.07

%

997

1.48

%

6,493

0.86

%

SBA securities

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

485

0.98

%

485

0.98

%

State and political subdivisions

0-

0-

470

2.13

%

3,053

1.98

%

15,865

2.23

%

19,388

2.18

%

Asset-backed securities

0-

0-

0-

0-

1,983

1.17

%

9,546

1.00

%

11,529

1.03

%

Mortgage-backed securities

0-

0-

2,044

1.77

%

9,544

1.74

%

45,246

1.36

%

56,834

1.44

%

Total

$

0-

0-

5,015

1.10

%

17,575

1.60

%

72,139

1.50

%

94,729

1.50

%

The tables below summarize gross unrealized losses on investment securities and the fair market value of the related securities at SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position.

 

September 30, 2021

Less than 12 months

12 months or longer

Total

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

(dollars in thousands)

#

value

losses

#

value

losses

#

value

losses

Available for sale

US government agencies

9

$

11,846

$

157

2

$

1,929

$

71

11

$

13,775

$

228

State and political subdivisions

9

7,280

168

5

2,565

58

14

9,845

226

Asset-backed securities

0-

0-

0-

2

1,794

13

2

1,794

13

Mortgage-backed securities

25

34,823

664

9

11,296

244

34

46,119

908

Total

43

$

53,949

$

989

18

$

17,584

$

386

61

$

71,533

$

1,375

    
  June 30, 2022 
  Less than 12 months  12 months or longer  Total 
(dollars in thousands) #  Fair
value
  Unrealized
losses
  #  Fair
value
  Unrealized
losses
  #  Fair
value
  Unrealized
losses
 
Available for sale                                    
Corporate bonds  1  $1,981  $204   -  $-  $-   1  $1,981  $204 
US treasures  1   905   94   -   -   -   1   905   94 
US government agencies  4   6,069   942   6   5,184   810   10   11,253   1,752 
State and political subdivisions  22   15,137   2,194   9   4,601   902   31   19,738   3,096 
Asset-backed  6   5,496   126   2   1,502   43   8   6,998   169 
Mortgage-backed securities                                    
FHLMC  14   14,335   1,990   5   4,640   845   19   18,975   2,835 
FNMA  24   17,522   2,028   12   15,133   2,172   36   32,655   4,200 
GNMA  4   3,805   301   3   1,676   192   7   5,481   493 
Total investment securities  76  $65,250  $7,879   37  $32,736  $4,964   113  $97,986  $12,843 

  December 31, 2021 
  Less than 12 months  12 months or longer  Total 
(dollars in thousands) #  Fair
value
  Unrealized
losses
  #  Fair
value
  Unrealized
losses
  #  Fair
value
  Unrealized
losses
 
Available for sale                                    
Corporate bonds  1  $2,188  $10   -  $-  $-   1  $2,188  $10 
US treasures  1   992   7   -   -   -   1   992   7 
US government agencies  7   9,831   173   4   3,837   163   11   13,668   336 
State and political subdivisions  9   7,821   193   6   2,909   67   15   10,730   260 
Asset-backed  2   1,751   9   2   1,717   7   4   3,468   16 
Mortgage-backed securities                                    
FHLMC  10   13,705   303   4   4,644   192   14   18,349   495 
FNMA  11   16,098   296   9   11,264   364   20   27,362   660 
GNMA  2   655   4   3   3,215   93   5   3,870   97 
Total investment securities  43  $53,041  $995   28  $27,586  $886   71  $80,627  $1,881 

 

December 31, 2020

Less than 12 months

12 months or longer

Total

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

(dollars in thousands)

#

value

losses

#

value

losses

#

value

losses

Available for sale

US government agencies

3

$

2,992

$

8

0-

$

0-

$

0-

3

$

2,992

$

8

SBA securities

0-

0-

0-

1

484

19

1

484

19

State and political subdivisions

8

4,861

30

0-

0-

0-

8

4,861

30

Asset-backed securities

0-

0-

0-

6

6,998

73

6

6,998

73

Mortgage-backed securities

15

20,810

136

3

1,984

25

18

22,794

161

Total

26

$

28,663

$

174

10

$

9,466

$

117

36

$

38,129

$

291

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At SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 the Company had 4376 individual investments with a fair market value of $53.9$65.3 million that were in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and 1837 individual investments with a fair market value of $17.6$32.7 million that were in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or longer. The unrealized losses were primarily attributable to changes in interest rates, rather than deterioration in credit quality. The individual securities are each investment grade securities. The Company considers the length of time and extent to which the fair value of available-for-sale debt securities have been less than cost to conclude that such securities are not other-than-temporarily impaired. The Company also considers other factors such as the financial condition of the issuer including credit ratings and specific events affecting the operations of the issuer, volatility of the security, underlying assets that collateralize the debt security, and other industry and macroeconomic conditions.

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As the The Company has no intentdoes not intend to sell these securities, with unrealized losses and it is more likely than not more-likely-than-not that the Company will not be required to sell these securities before recovery of the amortized cost, the Company has concluded that these securities are not impaired on an other-than-temporary basis.cost.

Other investments are comprised of the following and are recorded at cost which approximates fair value.

 

(dollars in thousands)

September 30, 2021

December 31, 2020

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

$

1,241

3,103

Other investments

1,176

129

Investment in Trust Preferred securities

403

403

Total other investments

$

2,820

3,635

       
(dollars in thousands) June 30, 2022  December 31, 2021 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock $3,632   1,241 
Other nonmarketable investments  1,030   2,377 
Investment in Trust Preferred subsidiaries  403   403 
Total other investments $5,065   4,021 

The Company has evaluated the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stockother investments for impairment and determined that the investment in the FHLB stock isother investments are not other than temporarily impaired as of SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and that ultimate recoverability of the par value of this investmentthe investments is probable. All of the FHLB stock is used to collateralize advances with the FHLB.

NOTE 3 – Mortgage Loans Held for Sale

Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are reported as loans held for sale and carried at fair value under the fair value option with changes in fair value recognized in current period earnings. At the date of funding of the mortgage loan held for sale, the funded amount of the loan, the related derivative asset or liability of the associated interest rate lock commitment, less direct loan costs becomes the initial recorded investment in the loan held for sale. Such amount approximates the fair value of the loan. At SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, mortgage loans held for sale totaled $31.6$18.3 million compared to $60.3$13.6 million at December 31, 2020.

Mortgage loans held for sale are considered de-recognized, or sold, when the Company surrenders control over the financial assets. Control is considered to have been surrendered when the transferred assets have been isolated from the Company, beyond the reach of the Company and its creditors; the purchaser obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets; and the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement that both entitles and obligates the Company to repurchase or redeem the transferred assets before their maturity or the ability to unilaterally cause the holder to return specific assets.

Gains and losses from the sale of mortgage loans are recognized based upon the difference between the sales proceeds and carrying value of the related loans upon sale and are recorded in mortgage banking income in the statement of income. Mortgage banking income also includes the unrealized gains and losses associated with the loans held for sale and the realized and unrealized gains and losses from derivatives.

Mortgage loans sold to investors by the Company, and which were believed to have met investor and agency underwriting guidelines at the time of sale, may be subject to repurchase or indemnification in the event of specific default by the borrower or subsequent discovery that underwriting standards were not met. The Company may, upon mutual agreement, agree to repurchase the loans or indemnify the investor against future losses on such loans. In such cases, the Company bears any subsequent credit loss on the loans. As appropriate, the Company establishes mortgage repurchase reserves related to various representations and warranties that reflect management’s estimate of losses.

2021.

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NOTE 4 – Loans and Allowance for LoanCredit Losses

The following table summarizes the composition of our loan portfolio. Total gross loans are recorded net of deferred loan fees and costs, which totaled $4.6$6.2 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and $3.9$5.0 million as of December 31, 2020.2021.

  June 30, 2022  December 31, 2021 
(dollars in thousands) Amount  % of Total  Amount  % of Total 
Commercial            
Owner occupied RE  551,544   19.4% $488,965   19.6%
Non-owner occupied RE  741,263   26.1%  666,833   26.8%
Construction  84,612   3.0%  64,425   2.6%
Business  389,790   13.7%  333,049   13.4%
Total commercial loans  1,767,209   62.2%  1,553,272   62.4%
Consumer                
Real estate  812,130   28.5%  694,401   27.9%
Home equity  161,512   5.6%  154,839   6.2%
Construction  76,878   2.7%  59,846   2.4%
Other  27,476   1.0%  27,519   1.1%
Total consumer loans  1,077,996   37.8%  936,605   37.6%
Total gross loans, net of deferred fees  2,845,205   100.0%  2,489,877   100.0%
Less—allowance for credit losses  (34,192)      (30,408)    
Total loans, net $2,811,013      $2,459,469     

 

September 30, 2021

December 31, 2020

(dollars in thousands)

Amount

% of Total

Amount

% of Total

Commercial

Owner occupied RE

$

470,614

19.7

%

$

433,320

20.2

%

Non-owner occupied RE

628,521

26.3

%

585,269

27.3

%

Construction

87,892

3.7

%

61,467

2.9

%

Business

307,969

12.9

%

307,599

14.4

%

Total commercial loans

1,494,996

62.6

%

1,387,655

64.8

%

Consumer

Real estate

648,276

27.1

%

536,311

25.0

%

Home equity

155,049

6.5

%

156,957

7.3

%

Construction

57,419

2.4

%

40,525

1.9

%

Other

33,307

1.4

%

21,419

1.0

%

Total consumer loans

894,051

37.4

%

755,212

35.2

%

Total gross loans, net of deferred fees

2,389,047

100.0

%

2,142,867

100.0

%

Less—allowance for loan losses

(36,075

)

(44,149

)

Total loans, net

$

2,352,972

$

2,098,718

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Maturities and Sensitivity of Loans to Changes in Interest Rates

The information in the following tables summarizes the loan maturity distribution by type and related interest rate characteristics based on the contractual maturities of individual loans, including loans which may be subject to renewal at their contractual maturity. Renewal of such loans is subject to review and credit approval, as well as modification of terms upon maturity. Actual repayments of loans may differ from the maturities reflected below, because borrowers have the right to prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties.

 

September 30, 2021

After one

One year

but within

After five

(dollars in thousands)

or less

five years

years

Total

Commercial

Owner occupied RE

$

17,069

121,176

332,369

470,614

Non-owner occupied RE

32,463

315,742

280,316

628,521

Construction

11,666

22,095

54,131

87,892

Business

61,534

145,862

100,573

307,969

Total commercial loans

122,732

604,875

767,389

1,494,996

Consumer

Real estate

14,126

46,753

587,397

648,276

Home equity

3,099

22,683

129,267

155,049

Construction

703

1,831

54,885

57,419

Other

8,180

21,292

3,835

33,307

Total consumer loans

26,108

92,559

775,384

894,051

Total gross loans, net of deferred fees

$

148,840

697,434

1,542,773

2,389,047

Loans maturing after one year with:

Fixed interest rates

$

1,883,823

Floating interest rates

356,384

    
  June 30, 2022 
(dollars in thousands) One year
or less
  After one
but within
five years
  After five but
within fifteen
years
  After
fifteen
years
  Total 
Commercial                    
Owner occupied RE $13,891   117,631   377,520   42,502   551,544 
Non-owner occupied RE  38,324   347,550   327,641   27,748   741,263 
Construction  4,763   23,348   44,728   11,773   84,612 
Business  77,526   159,130   148,909   4,225   389,790 
Total commercial loans  134,504   647,659   898,798   86,248   1,767,209 
Consumer                    
Real estate $8,016   43,504   207,090   553,520   812,130 
Home equity  1,554   22,238   132,251   5,469   161,512 
Construction  1,102   591   14,226   60,959   76,878 
Other  3,867   19,360   3,461   788   27,476 
Total consumer loans  14,539   85,693   357,028   620,736   1,077,996 
Total gross loans, net of deferred fees $149,043   733,352   1,255,826   706,984   2,845,205 

        December 31, 2021 
(dollars in thousands) One year
or less
  After one
but within
five years
  After five
but within
fifteen years
  After
fifteen
years
  Total 
Commercial                    
Owner occupied RE $16,858   120,480   316,261   35,366   488,965 
Non-owner occupied RE  47,453   329,085   263,317   26,978   666,833 
Construction  4,882   16,393   29,310   13,840   64,425 
Business  66,833   152,732   109,008   4,476   333,049 
Total commercial loans  136,026   618,690   717,896   80,660   1,553,272 
Consumer                    
Real estate  14,632   45,219   162,655   471,895   694,401 
Home equity  2,178   21,280   125,427   5,954   154,839 
Construction  961   594   8,956   49,335   59,846 
Other  8,071   15,711   3,341   396   27,519 
Total consumer  25,842   82,804   300,379   527,580   936,605 
Total gross loan, net of deferred fees $161,868   701,494   1,018,275   608,240   2,489,877 

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December 31, 2020

After one

One year

but within

After five

(dollars in thousands)

or less

five years

years

Total

Commercial

Owner occupied RE

$

22,232

136,031

275,057

433,320

Non-owner occupied RE

39,359

335,249

210,661

585,269

Construction

21,824

15,785

23,858

61,467

Business

76,662

140,959

89,978

307,599

Total commercial loans

160,077

628,024

599,554

1,387,655

Consumer

Real estate

14,205

54,863

467,243

536,311

Home equity

4,824

23,835

128,298

156,957

Construction

1,629

1,234

37,662

40,525

Other

6,438

11,413

3,568

21,419

Total consumer

27,096

91,345

636,771

755,212

Total gross loan, net of deferred fees

$

187,173

719,369

1,236,325

2,142,867

Loans maturing after one year with:

Fixed interest rates

$

1,590,171

Floating interest rates

365,523

Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”)

On March 27, 2020, President Trump signedThe following table summarizes the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES” Act or the “Act”) to provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affectedloans due after one year by the coronavirus pandemic. The Small Business Administration (“SBA”) received funding and authority through the Act to modify existing loan programs and establish a new loan program to assist small businesses nationwide adversely impacted by the COVID-19 emergency. The Act temporarily permits the SBA to guarantee 100% of certain loans under a new program titled the “Paycheck Protection Program” and also provides for forgiveness of up to the full principal amount of qualifying loans guaranteed under the PPP.

We became an approved SBA lender in March 2020 and processed 853 loans under the PPP for a total of $97.5 million during the second quarter of 2020. On June 26, 2020, we completed the sale of our PPP loan portfolio to The Loan Source Inc., together with its servicing partner, ACAP SME LLC, receiving net lender fees of $2.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2020.

The SBA offered a second round of PPP loans through May 31, 2021; however, we did not originate any new PPP loans. We did, however, receive referral fees of approximately $268,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2021 from The Loan Source Inc. for PPP loans they originated to our clients.

Portfolio Segment Methodologycategory.

Commercial

          
  June 30, 2022  December 31, 2021 
  Interest Rate     Interest Rate 
(dollars in thousands) Fixed  Floating or
Adjustable
  Fixed  Floating or
Adjustable
 
Commercial                
   Owner occupied RE $534,364   3,289   463,589   8,518 
   Non-owner occupied RE  631,885   71,054   533,565   85,815 
   Construction  74,537   5,312   57,139   2,404 
   Business  240,839   71,425   191,522   74,694 
     Total commercial loans  1,481,625   151,080   1,245,815   171,431 
Consumer                
   Real estate  804,102   12   679,756   13 
   Home equity  11,946   148,012   12,850   139,811 
   Construction  75,776   -   58,884   - 
   Other  17,522   6,087   13,220   6,228 
     Total consumer loans  909,346   154,111   764,710   146,052 
Total gross loans, net of deferred fees $2,390,971   305,191   2,010,525   317,483 

Commercial loans are assessed for estimated losses by grading each loan using various risk factors identified through periodic reviews. The Company applies historic grade-specific loss factors to each loan class. In the development of statistically derived loan grade loss factors, the Company observes historical losses over 20 quarters for each loan grade. These loss estimates are adjusted as appropriate based on additional analysis of external loss data or other risks identified from current economic conditions and credit quality trends. The allowance also includes an amount for the estimated impairment on nonaccrual commercial loans and commercial loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”), whether on accrual or nonaccrual status.

Consumer

For consumer loans, the Company determines the allowance on a collective basis utilizing historical losses over 20 quarters to represent its best estimate of inherent loss. The Company pools loans, generally by loan class with similar risk characteristics. The allowance also includes an amount for the estimated impairment on nonaccrual consumer loans and consumer loans modified in a TDR, whether on accrual or nonaccrual status.

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Commercial

We manage a consistent process for assessing commercial loanThe Company tracks credit quality by monitoringbased on its internal risk ratings. Upon origination, a loan grading trends and past due statistics. Allis assigned an initial risk grade, which is generally based on several factors such as the borrower’s credit score, the loan-to-value ratio, the debt-to-income ratio, etc. After loans are subject to individual risk assessment. Our risk categories include Pass, Special Mention, Substandard, and Doubtful, each of which is defined by our banking regulatory agencies. Delinquency statisticsinitially graded, they are also an important indicator ofmonitored regularly for credit quality in the establishment of our allowance for loan losses.

We categorize our loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of the borrower to service their debtmany factors, such as currentpayment history, the borrower’s financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information,status, and current economic trends, among otherchanges in collateral value. Loans can be downgraded or upgraded depending on management’s evaluation of these factors. Internal risk-grading policies are consistent throughout each loan type.

A description of the general characteristics of the risk grades is as follows:

Pass—These loans range from minimal to average credit risk however still have acceptable credit risk.

Special mention—A special mention loan has potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or the institution’s credit position at some future date.

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

Doubtful—A doubtful loan has all of 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 the currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable.

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The following table presents loan balances classified by credit quality indicators by year of origination as of June 30, 2022.

Pass—These loans range from minimal

                            
                    June 30, 2022 
(dollars in thousands) 2022  2021  2020  2019  2018  Prior  Revolving  Revolving
Converted
to Term
  Total 
Commercial                                    
Owner occupied RE                                    
Pass $84,469   134,506   90,382   75,694   37,899   127,229   -   -   550,179 
Special Mention  -   159   -   -   -   156   -   -   315 
Substandard  -   -   648   -   294   108   -   -   1,050 
Total Owner occupied RE  84,469   134,665   91,030   75,694   38,193   127,493   -   -   551,544 
                                     
Non-owner occupied RE                                    
Pass  135,632   175,361   118,012   74,974   79,186   130,248   603   -   714,016 
Special Mention  -   204   -   310   5,494   5,533   -   -   11,541 
Substandard  -   139   -   13,659   306   1,602   -   -   15,706 
Total Non-owner occupied RE  135,632   175,704   118,012   88,943   84,986   137,383   603   -   741,263 
                                     
Construction                                    
Pass  17,630   54,916   8,762   2,771   -   533   -   -   84,612 
Special Mention  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Substandard  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Total Construction  17,630   54,916   8,762   2,771   -   533   -   -   84,612 
                                     
Business                                    
Pass  63,532   65,669   35,262   25,887   37,371   34,691   122,374   625   385,411 
Special Mention  961   -   394   -   -   165   113   183   1,816 
Substandard  -   -   1,065   182   345   946   25   -   2,563 
Total Business  64,493   65,669   36,721   26,069   37,716   35,802   122,512   808   389,790 
Total Commercial loans  302,224   430,954   254,525   193,477   160,895   301,211   123,115   808   1,767,209 
                                     
Consumer                                    
Real estate                                    
Pass  143,204   260,391   193,806   77,863   41,377   86,659   -   -   803,300 
Special Mention  -   1,105   1,376   1,191   564   1,094   -   -   5,330 
Substandard  -   895   229   418   406   1,552   -   -   3,500 
Total Real estate  143,204   262,391   195,411   79,472   42,347   89,305   -   -   812,130 
                                     
Home equity                                    
Pass  -   -   -   -   -   -   156,910   -   156,910 
Special Mention  -   -   -   -   -   -   2,122   -   2,122 
Substandard  -   -   -   -   -   -   2,480   -   2,480 
Total Home equity  -   -   -   -   -   -   161,512   -   161,512 
                                     
Construction                                    
Pass  19,945   42,828   13,799   -   -   -   -   -   76,572 
Special Mention  -   -   -   306   -   -   -   -   306 
Substandard  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Total Construction  19,945   42,828   13,799   306   -   -   -   -   76,878 
                                     
Other                                    
Pass  2,726   2,706   2,076   1,778   639   3,590   13,801   -   27,316��
Special Mention  5   -   7   34   56   6   32   -   140 
Substandard  -   -   -   9   -   -   11   -   20 
Total Other  2,731   2,706   2,083   1,821   695   3,596   13,844   -   27,476 
Total Consumer loans  165,880   307,925   211,293   81,599   43,042   92,901   175,356   -   1,077,996 
  Total loans $468,104   738,879   465,818   275,076   203,937   394,112   298,471   808   2,845,205 

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The following table presents loan balances classified by credit risk to average credit risk; however, still have acceptable credit risk.  quality indicators and loan categories as of December 31, 2021.

        

 

December 31, 2021

 
  Commercial  Consumer    
(dollars in thousands) Owner
occupied
RE
  Non-owner
occupied
RE
  Construction  Business  Real
Estate
  Home
Equity
  Construction  Other  Total 
Pass $487,422   589,280   64,425   328,371   684,923   148,933   59,846   27,365   2,390,565 
Special mention  327   48,310   -   1,530   4,294   2,986   -   129   57,576 
Substandard  1,216   29,243   -   3,148   5,184   2,920   -   25   41,736 
  Total loans $488,965   666,833   64,425   333,049   694,401   154,839   59,846   27,519   2,489,877 

Special mention—A special mention loan has potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or the institution’s credit position at some future date. 

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

Doubtful—A doubtful loan has all of 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 the currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable.  

The following tables provide past due information for outstanding commercial loans and include loans on nonaccrual status as well as accruing TDRs.present loan balances by payment status.

 

September 30, 2021

Owner

Non-owner

(dollars in thousands)

occupied RE

occupied RE

Construction

Business

Total

Current

$

470,351

621,383

87,892

305,804

1,485,430

30-59 days past due

263

0-

0-

696

959

60-89 days past due

0-

7,138

0-

1,469

8,607

Greater than 90 Days

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

$

470,614

628,521

87,892

307,969

1,494,996

 
  June 30, 2022 
(dollars in thousands) Accruing 30-59
days past due
  Accruing 60-89
days past due
  Accruing 90
days or more
past due
  Nonaccrual
loans
  Accruing
current
  Total 
Commercial                        
Owner occupied RE $-   -   -   -   551,544   551,544 
Non-owner occupied RE  -   -   -   981   740,282   741,263 
Construction  -   -   -   -   84,612   84,612 
Business  91   -   -   -   389,699   389,790 
Consumer                        
Real estate  482   697   -   552   810,399   812,130 
Home equity  -   -   -   1,398   160,114   161,512 
Construction  -   -   -   -   76,878   76,878 
Other  -   -   -   -   27,476   27,476 
Total loans $573   697   -   2,931   2,839,806   2,845,205 

  

 

December 31, 2021

 
(dollars in thousands) Accruing 30-59
days past due
  Accruing 60-89
days past due
  Accruing 90
days or more
past due
  Nonaccrual
loans
  Accruing
current
  Total 
Commercial                        
Owner occupied RE $-   -   -   -   488,965   488,965 
Non-owner occupied RE  -   -   -   1,069   665,764   666,833 
Construction  -   -   -   -   64,425   64,425 
Business  -   -   -   -   333,049   333,049 
Consumer                        
Real estate  136   -   -   1,750   692,515   694,401 
Home equity  417   174   -   2,045   152,203   154,839 
Construction  -   -   -   -   59,846   59,846 
Other  5   -   -   -   27,514   27,519 
Total loans $558   174   -   4,864   2,484,281   2,489,877 

 

December 31, 2020

Owner

Non-owner

(dollars in thousands)

occupied RE

occupied RE

Construction

Business

Total

Current

$

432,711

584,565

61,467

307,261

1,386,004

30-59 days past due

403

282

0-

35

720

60-89 days past due

0-

0-

0-

266

266

Greater than 90 Days

206

422

0-

37

665

$

433,320

585,269

61,467

307,599

1,387,655

As of SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, loans 30 days or more past due represented 0.49%0.10% and 0.17%0.09% of the Company’s total loan portfolio, respectively. Commercial loans 30 days or more past due were 0.40%0.01% and 0.08%0.00% of the Company’s total loan portfolio as of SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively.

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The tables below provide a breakdown of outstanding commercial loans by risk category.

 

September 30, 2021

Owner

Non-owner

(dollars in thousands)

occupied RE

occupied RE

Construction

Business

Total

Pass

$

469,715

544,427

87,892

301,291

1,403,325

Special mention

333

48,540

0-

2,651

51,524

Substandard

566

35,554

0-

4,027

40,147

Doubtful

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

$

470,614

628,521

87,892

307,969

1,494,996

 

December 31, 2020

Owner

Non-owner

(dollars in thousands)

occupied RE

occupied RE

Construction

Business

Total

Pass

$

430,291

576,095

61,328

301,838

1,369,552

Special mention

624

587

0-

1,703

2,914

Substandard

2,405

8,587

139

4,058

15,189

Doubtful

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

$

433,320

585,269

61,467

307,599

1,387,655

Consumer

The Company manages a consistent process for assessing consumer loan credit quality by monitoring its loan grading trends and past due statistics. All loans are subject to individual risk assessment. The Company’s categories include Pass, Special Mention, Substandard, and Doubtful, which are defined above. Delinquency statistics are also an important indicator of credit quality in the establishment of the allowance for loan losses.

The following tables provide past due information for outstanding consumer loans and include loans on nonaccrual status as well as accruing TDRs.

 

September 30, 2021

(dollars in thousands)

Real estate

Home equity

Construction

Other

Total

Current

$

647,722

153,505

57,419

33,301

891,947

30-59 days past due

0-

1,510

0-

0-

1,510

60-89 days past due

0-

34

0-

6

40

Greater than 90 Days

554

0-

0-

0-

554

$

648,276

155,049

57,419

33,307

894,051

 

December 31, 2020

(dollars in thousands)

Real estate

Home equity

Construction

Other

Total

Current

$

534,648

156,657

40,525

21,419

753,249

30-59 days past due

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

60-89 days past due

332

0-

0-

0-

332

Greater than 90 Days

1,331

300

0-

0-

1,631

$

536,311

156,957

40,525

21,419

755,212

Consumer loans 30 days or more past due were 0.09% of total loans as of both SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021.

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The tables below provide a breakdown of outstanding consumer loans by risk category.

 

September 30, 2021

(dollars in thousands)

Real estate

Home equity

Construction

Other

Total

Pass

$

640,595

149,136

57,419

33,120

880,270

Special mention

3,326

3,162

0-

137

6,625

Substandard

4,355

2,751

0-

50

7,156

Doubtful

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

$

648,276

155,049

57,419

33,307

894,051

 

December 31, 2020

(dollars in thousands)

Real estate

Home equity

Construction

Other

Total

Pass

$

530,515

152,154

40,525

21,290

744,484

Special mention

1,968

1,005

0-

91

3,064

Substandard

3,828

3,798

0-

38

7,664

Doubtful

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

$

536,311

156,957

40,525

21,419

755,212

Nonperforming assets

The following table shows the nonperforming assets and the related percentage of nonperforming assets to total assets and gross loans.

Generally, a loan is placed on nonaccrual status when it becomes 90 days past due as to principal or interest, or when the Company believes, after considering economic and business conditions and collection efforts, that the borrower’s financial condition is such that collection of the contractual principal or interest on the loan is doubtful. A payment of interest on a loan that is classified as nonaccrual is recognized as a reduction in principal when received.

Following is a summary of our The following table shows the nonperforming assets including nonaccruing TDRs.and the related percentage of nonperforming assets to total assets and gross loans.

 

(dollars in thousands)

September 30, 2021

December 31, 2020

Commercial

Owner occupied RE

$

0-

0-

Non-owner occupied RE

7,400

1,143

Construction

0-

139

Business

1,469

195

Consumer

Real estate

1,461

2,536

Home equity

818

547

Construction

0-

0-

Other

0-

0-

Nonaccruing troubled debt restructurings

2,730

3,509

Total nonaccrual loans, including nonaccruing TDRs

13,878

8,069

Other real estate owned

0-

1,169

Total nonperforming assets

$

13,878

9,238

Nonperforming assets as a percentage of:

Total assets

0.50

%

0.37

%

Gross loans

0.58

%

0.43

%

Total loans over 90 days past due

$

554

2,296

Loans over 90 days past due and still accruing

0-

0-

Accruing troubled debt restructurings

4,044

4,893

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(dollars in thousands) June 30, 2022  December 31, 2021 
Nonaccrual loans $642   - 
Nonaccruing TDRs  2,289   2,952 
Total nonaccrual loans, including nonaccruing TDRs  2,931   4,864 
Other real estate owned  -   - 
Total nonperforming assets $2,931   4,864 
Nonperforming assets as a percentage of:        
Total assets  0.09%  0.17%
Gross loans  0.10%  0.20%
Total loans over 90 days past due $-   554 
Loans over 90 days past due and still accruing  -   - 
Accruing troubled debt restructurings  3,558   3,299 

Impaired LoansThe table below summarizes nonaccrual loans by major categories for the periods presented.

             
  CECL  Incurred loss 
  June 30, 2022  December 31, 2021 
  Nonaccrual  Nonaccrual       
  loans  loans  Total  Total 
  with no  with an  nonaccrual  nonaccrual 
(dollars in thousands) allowance  allowance  loans  loans 
Commercial                
Owner occupied RE  -   -   -   - 
Non-owner occupied RE $121   860   981   1,070 
Construction  -   -   -   - 
Business  -   -   -   - 
Total commercial  121   860   981   1,070 
Consumer                
Real estate  -   552   552   1,750 
Home equity  200   1,198   1,398   2,044 
Construction  -   -   -   - 
Other  -   -   -   - 
Total consumer  200   1,750   1,950   3,794 
Total $321   2,610   2,931   4,864 

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The table below summarizes key information for impaired loans. The Company’s impairedloans individually evaluated for impairment loans under the incurred loss methodology. These loans include loans on nonaccrual status and loans modified in a TDR, whether on accrual or nonaccrual status. These impaired loans may have estimated impairment which is included in the allowance for loan losses. The Company’s commercial and consumer impaired loans are evaluated individually to determine the related allowance for loancredit losses.

 

September 30, 2021

Recorded investment

Impaired loans

Impaired loans

Unpaid

with no related

with related

Related

Principal

Impaired

allowance for

allowance for

allowance for

(dollars in thousands)

Balance

loans

loan losses

loan losses

loan losses

Commercial

Owner occupied RE

$

1,269

1,269

1,269

0-

0-

Non-owner occupied RE

9,283

8,238

7,400

838

167

Construction

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

Business

3,333

3,303

1,469

1,834

788

Total commercial

13,885

12,810

10,138

2,672

955

Consumer

Real estate

3,035

2,936

2,109

828

139

Home equity

2,190

2,049

1,992

56

56

Construction

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

Other

126

126

0-

126

15

Total consumer

5,351

5,111

4,101

1,010

210

Total

$

19,236

17,921

14,239

3,682

1,165

        

 

December 31, 2021

 
        Recorded investment    
        Impaired loans  Impaired loans    
  Unpaid     with no related  with related  Related 
  Principal  Impaired  allowance for  allowance for  allowance for 
(dollars in thousands) Balance  loans  credit losses  credit losses  credit losses 
Commercial                    
Owner occupied RE $1,261   1,261   1,261   -   - 
Non-owner occupied RE  2,012   1,070   270   800   171 
Construction  -   -   -   -   - 
Business  1,104   1,104   -   1,104   452 
Total commercial  4,377   3,435   1,531   1,904   623 
Consumer                    
Real estate  2,638   2,561   1,743   818   144 
Home equity  2,206   2,044   1,989   55   55 
Construction  -   -   -   -   - 
Other  123   123   -   123   14 
Total consumer  4,967   4,728   3,732   996   213 
Total gross loans $9,344   8,163   5,263   2,900   836 

 

December 31, 2020

Recorded investment

Impaired loans

Impaired loans

Unpaid

with no related

with related

Related

Principal

Impaired

allowance for

allowance for

allowance for

(dollars in thousands)

Balance

loans

loan losses

loan losses

loan losses

Commercial

Owner occupied RE

$

1,753

1,649

1,497

152

76

Non-owner occupied RE

3,212

2,188

705

1,483

366

Construction

141

139

139

0-

0-

Business

2,892

2,449

279

2,170

897

Total commercial

7,998

6,425

2,620

3,805

1,339

Consumer

Real estate

4,362

4,031

3,108

923

190

Home equity

2,498

2,371

2,096

275

163

Construction

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

Other

135

135

0-

135

17

Total consumer

6,995

6,537

5,204

1,333

370

Total

$

14,993

12,962

7,824

5,138

1,709

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The following table provides the average recorded investment in impaired loans and the amount of interest income recognized on impaired loans after impairment by portfolio segment and class.

 

Three months ended

September 30, 2021

Three months ended September 30, 2020

Average

Recognized

Average

Recognized

recorded

interest

recorded

interest

(dollars in thousands)

investment

income

investment

income

Commercial

Owner occupied RE

$

1,269

17

2,985

40

Non-owner occupied RE

5,125

227

3,880

63

Construction

0-

0-

72

2

Business

2,665

61

2,506

51

Total commercial

9,059

305

9,443

156

Consumer

Real estate

3,609

0-

3,063

58

Home equity

1,859

30

2,540

22

Construction

0-

0-

0-

0-

Other

127

1

139

1

Total consumer

5,595

31

5,742

81

Total

$

14,654

336

15,185

237

       
  Three months ended
June 30, 2022
  Three months ended
June 30, 2021
 
(dollars in thousands) Average
recorded
investment
  Recognized
interest
income
  Average
recorded
investment
  Recognized
interest
income
 
Commercial                
Owner occupied RE $1,247   11   1,379   16 
Non-owner occupied RE  874   36   2,073   32 
Construction  -   -   68   - 
Business  1,051   10   2,118   20 
Total commercial  3,172   57   5,638   68 
Consumer                
Real estate  1,908   17   4,337   60 
Home equity  1,611   (3)  1,679   18 
Construction  -   -   -   - 
Other  118   1   131   1 
Total consumer  3,637   15   6,147   79 
Total gross loans $6,809   72   11,785   147 

          
  Six months ended
June 30, 2022
  Six months ended
June 30, 2021
  Year ended
December 31, 2021
 
(dollars in thousands) Average
recorded
investment
  Recognized
interest
income
  Average
recorded
investment
  Recognized
interest
income
  Average
recorded
investment
  Recognized
interest
income
 
Commercial                        
Owner occupied RE $1,253   32   1,469   32   1,387   65 
Non-owner occupied RE  896   78   2,111   94   3,128   182 
Construction  -   -   91   2   55   - 
Business  1,070   28   2,229   54   2,218   62 
Total commercial  3,219   138   5,900   182   6,788   309 
Consumer                        
Real estate  2,045   39   4,235   103   3,641   98 
Home equity  1,621   21   1,910   34   1,964   85 
Construction  -   -   -   -   -   - 
Other  120   2   132   2   129   4 
Total consumer  3,786   62   6,277   139   5,734   187 
Total gross loans $7,005   200   12,177   321   12,522   496 

 

Nine months ended

Nine months ended

Year ended

September 30, 2021

September 31, 2020

December 31, 2020

Average

Recognized

Average

Recognized

Average

Recognized

recorded

interest

recorded

interest

recorded

interest

(dollars in thousands)

investment

income

investment

income

investment

income

Commercial

Owner occupied RE

$

1,419

49

2,617

73

2,423

88

Non-owner occupied RE

3,643

321

4,724

165

4,217

221

Construction

69

0-

36

2

56

6

Business

2,497

115

2,270

98

2,306

243

Total commercial

7,628

485

9,647

338

9,002

558

Consumer

Real estate

3,911

102

3,207

98

3,372

170

Home equity

1,944

64

2,067

39

2,128

5

Construction

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

0-

Other

130

3

143

3

141

79

Total consumer

5,985

169

5,417

140

5,641

254

Total

$

13,613

654

15,064

478

14,643

812

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Allowance for LoanCredit Losses

The allowance for loan losses is management’s estimate of credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

The Company has an established process to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses that assesses the losses inherent in the portfolio. While the Company attributes portions of the allowance to specific portfolio segments, the entire allowance is available to absorb credit losses inherent in the total loan portfolio. The Company’s process involves procedures to appropriately consider the unique risk characteristics of the commercial and consumer loan portfolio segments. For each portfolio segment, impairment is measured individually for each impaired loan. The Company’s allowance levels are influenced by loan volume, loan grade or delinquency status, historic loss experience and other economic conditions.

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The following table summarizes the activity related to the allowance for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2022 under the CECL methodology.

             
           Three months ended June 30, 2022 
  Commercial  Consumer    
(dollars in thousands) Owner
occupied
RE
  Non-
owner
occupied
RE
  Construction  Business  Real
Estate
  Home
Equity
  Construction  Other  Total 
Balance, beginning of period $4,898   9,973   929   6,217   7,602   2,197   844   284   32,944 
Provision for credit losses  (69)  37   131   524   390   407   7   98   1,525 
Loan charge-offs  -   -   -   (55)  -   (170)  -   (91)  (316)
Loan recoveries  -   -   -   31   -   8   -   -   39 
Net loan recoveries (charge-offs)  -   -   -   (24)  -   (162)  -   (91)  (277)
Balance, end of period $4,829   10,010   1,060   6,717   7,992   2,442   851   291   34,192 
Net charge-offs to average loans (annualized)                       0.04%
Allowance for credit losses to gross loans                       1.20%
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans                       1166.70%

             
           Six months ended June 30, 2022 
  Commercial  Consumer    
(dollars in thousands) Owner
occupied
RE
  Non-
owner
occupied
RE
  Construction  Business  Real
Estate
  Home
Equity
  Construction  Other  Total 
Balance, beginning of period $4,700   10,518   625   4,887   7,083   1,697   578   320   30,408 
Adjustment for CECL  (313)  333   154   1,057   (294)  438   130   (5)  1,500 
Provision for credit losses  442   (841)  281   683   1,203   572   143   67   2,550 
Loan charge-offs  -   -   -   (55)  -   (339)  -   (91)  (485)
Loan recoveries  -   -   -   145   -   74   -   -   219 
Net loan recoveries (charge-offs)  -   -   -   90   -   (265)  -   (91)  (266)
Balance, end of period $4,829   10,010   1,060   6,717   7,992   2,442   851   291   34,192 
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans (annualized)                       0.02%
Allowance for credit losses to gross loans                       1.20%
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans                       1166.70%

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Prior to the adoption of ASC 326 on January 1, 2022, the Company calculated the allowance for loan losses by commercial and consumer portfolio segments:under the incurred loss methodology. The following two tables are disclosures related to the allowance for loan losses in prior periods under this methodology.

 

Three months ended September 30, 2021

Commercial

Consumer

Owner

Non-owner

occupied

occupied

Real

Home

(dollars in thousands)

RE

RE

Construction

Business

Estate

Equity

Construction

Other

Total

Balance, beginning of period

$

7,099

13,223

951

6,722

10,028

2,562

753

574

41,912

Provision for loan losses

(1,159

)

(1,558

)

149

(1,246

)

(1,469

)

(598

)

(28

)

(91

)

(6,000

)

Loan charge-offs

0-

(159

)

0-

(84

)

0-

0-

0-

0-

 

(243

)

Loan recoveries

0-

129

0-

58

18

193

0-

8

406

Net loan recoveries (charge-offs)

0-

(30

)

0-

(26

)

18

193

0-

8

 

163

Balance, end of period

$

5,940

11,635

1,100

5,450

8,577

2,157

725

491

36,075

Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans   (annualized)

(0.03

%)

Allowance for loan losses to gross loans

1.51

%

Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans

259.95

%

                
              Three months ended June 30, 2021 
  Commercial  Consumer    
(dollars in thousands) Owner occupied RE  Non-owner occupied RE  Construction  Business  Real
Estate
  Home
equity
  Construction  Other  Total 
Balance, beginning of period $7,154   15,195   827   6,848   9,666   2,688   685   436   43,499 
Provision for loan losses  (149)  (2,096)  124   (226)  362   (129)  68   146   (1,900)
Loan charge-offs  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (8)  (8)
Loan recoveries  94   124   -   100   -   3   -   -   321 
Net loan recoveries (charge-offs)  94   124   -   100   -   3   -   (8)  313 
Balance, end of period $7,099   13,223   951   6,722   10,028   2,562   753   574   41,912 
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans (annualized)                   (0.06%)
Allowance for loan losses to gross loans                       1.86%
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans                       619.47%

Three months ended September 30, 2020

Commercial

Consumer

Owner

Non-owner

occupied

occupied

Real

Home

(dollars in thousands)

RE

RE

Construction

Business

Estate

Equity

Construction

Other

Total

Balance, beginning of period

$

5,800

8,791

977

5,841

6,538

2,641

615

399

31,602

Provision for loan losses

2,105

2,461

217

2,274

2,936

850

87

170

11,100

Loan charge-offs

0-

(375

)

0-

(564

)

0-

(100

)

0-

(25

)

(1,064

)

Loan recoveries

0-

554

0-

14

2

0-

0-

11

581

Net loan recoveries (charge-offs)

0-

179

 

0-

(550

)

2

(100

)

0-

(14

)

(483

)

Balance, end of period

$

7,905

11,431

1,194

7,565

9,476

3,391

702

555

42,219

Net charge-offs to average loans (annualized)

0.09

%

Allowance for loan losses to gross   loans

2.03

%

Allowance for loan losses to   nonperforming loans

482.43

%

              

 

Six months ended June 30, 2021

 
  Commercial        Consumer    
(dollars in thousands) Owner occupied RE  Non-owner occupied RE  Construction  Business  Real
Estate
  Home Equity  Construction  Other  Total 
Balance, beginning of period $8,145   12,049   1,154   7,845   10,453   3,249   747  ��507   44,149 
Provision for loan losses  (1,140)  1,050   (203)  (1,011)  (425)  (552)  6   75   (2,200)
Loan charge-offs  -   -   -   (268)  -   (139)  -   (8)  (415)
Loan recoveries  94   124   -   156   -   4   -   -   378 
Net loan recoveries (charge-offs)  94   124   -   (112)  -   (135)  -   (8)  (37)
Balance, end of period $7,099   13,223   951   6,722   10,028   2,562   753   574   41,912 
Net charge-offs to average loans (annualized)                       0.00%

Nine months ended September 30, 2021

Commercial

Consumer

Owner

Non-owner

occupied

occupied

Real

Home

(dollars in thousands)

RE

RE

Construction

Business

Estate

Equity

Construction

Other

Total

Balance, beginning of period

$

8,145

12,049

1,154

7,845

10,453

3,249

747

507

44,149

Provision for loan losses

(2,299

)

(509

)

(54

)

(2,256

)

(1,894

)

(1,149

)

(22

)

(17

)

(8,200

)

Loan charge-offs

0-

(158

)

0-

(353

)

0-

(139

)

0-

(8

)

(658

)

Loan recoveries

94

253

0-

214

18

196

0-

9

784

Net loan recoveries (charge-offs)

94

95

0-

(139

)

18

57

0-

1

126

Balance, end of period

$

5,940

11,635

1,100

5,450

8,577

2,157

725

491

36,075

Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans (annualized)

(0.01

%)

Nine months ended September 30, 2020

Commercial

Consumer

Owner

Non-owner

occupied

occupied

Real

Home

(dollars in thousands)

RE

RE

Construction

Business

Estate

Equity

Construction

Other

Total

Balance, beginning of period

$

2,835

4,304

541

3,692

3,278

1,447

268

277

16,642

Provision for loan losses

5,070

8,081

653

4,562

6,187

1,976

434

337

27,300

Loan charge-offs

0-

(1,508

)

0-

(735

)

0-

(100

)

0-

(70

)

(2,413

)

Loan recoveries

0-

554

0-

46

11

68

0-

11

690

Net loan recoveries (charge-offs)

0-

(954

)

0-

(689

)

11

(32

)

0-

(59

)

(1,723

)

Balance, end of period

$

7,905

11,431

1,194

7,565

9,476

3,391

702

555

42,219

Net charge-offs to average loans (annualized)

0.11

%

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The following table disaggregates the allowance for loan losses and recorded investment in loans by impairment methodology under the incurred loss methodology.

 

September 30, 2021

Allowance for loan losses

Recorded investment in loans

(dollars in thousands)

Commercial

Consumer

Total

Commercial

Consumer

Total

Individually evaluated

$

955

210

1,165

12,810

5,111

17,921

Collectively evaluated

23,170

11,740

34,910

1,482,186

888,940

2,371,126

Total

$

24,125

11,950

36,075

1,494,996

894,051

2,389,047

 
              December 31, 2021 
  Allowance for loan losses  Recorded investment in loans 
(dollars in thousands) Commercial  Consumer  Total  Commercial  Consumer  Total 
Individually evaluated $623   213   836   3,435   4,728   8,163 
Collectively evaluated  20,107   9,465   29,572   1,549,837   931,877   2,481,714 
Total $20,730   9,678   30,408   1,553,272   936,605   2,489,877 

              June 30, 2021 
  Allowance for loan losses  Recorded investment in loans 
(dollars in thousands) Commercial  Consumer  Total  Commercial  Consumer  Total 
Individually evaluated $1,454   134   1,588   5,308   6,079   11,387 
Collectively evaluated  26,536   13,788   40,324   1,415,635   827,113   2,242,748 
Total $27,995   13,917   41,912   1,420,943   833,192   2,254,135 

 

December 31, 2020

Allowance for loan losses

Recorded investment in loans

(dollars in thousands)

Commercial

Consumer

Total

Commercial

Consumer

Total

Individually evaluated

$

1,339

370

1,709

6,425

6,537

12,962

Collectively evaluated

27,826

14,614

42,440

1,381,230

748,675

2,129,905

Total

$

29,165

14,984

44,149

1,387,655

755,212

2,142,867

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Collateral dependent loans are loans for which the repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral and the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. The Company reviews individually evaluated loans for designation as collateral dependent loans, as well as other loans that management of the Company designates as having higher risk. These loans do not share common risk characteristics and are not included within the collectively evaluated loans for determining the allowance for credit losses.

The following table presents an analysis of collateral-dependent loans of the Company as of June 30, 2022.

        

 

June 30, 2022

 
  Real  Business       
(dollars in thousands) estate  assets  Other  Total 
Commercial                
Owner occupied RE $-   -   -   - 
Non-owner occupied RE  121   -   -   121 
Construction  -   -   -   - 
Business  -   -   -   - 
Total commercial  121   -   -   121 
Consumer                
Real estate  -   -   -   - 
Home equity  200   -   -   200 
Construction  -   -   -   - 
Other  -   -   -   - 
Total consumer  200   -   -   200 
Total $321   -   -   321 

Under CECL, for collateral dependent loans, the Company has adopted the practical expedient to measure the allowance for credit losses based on the fair value of collateral. The allowance for credit losses is calculated on an individual loan basis based on the shortfall between the fair value of the loan’s collateral, which is adjusted for liquidation costs/discounts, and amortized cost. If the fair value of the collateral exceeds the amortized cost, no allowance is required.

Allowance for Credit Losses - Unfunded Loan Commitments

The allowance for credit losses for unfunded loan commitments was $2.3 million at June 30, 2022 and is separately classified on the balance sheet within other liabilities. Prior to the adoption of CECL, the Company’s reserve for unfunded commitments was not material. The following table presents the balance and activity in the allowance for credit losses for unfunded loan commitments for the six months ended June 30, 2022.

    
  Six months ended 
(dollars in thousands) June 30, 2022 
Balance, beginning of period         - 
Adjustment for adoption of CECL $2,000 
Provision for loan losses  330 
Balance, end of period $2,330 

NOTE 5 – Troubled Debt Restructurings

At SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, the Company had 13 loans totaling $6.8$5.8 million compared to 2014 loans totaling $8.4$6.3 million at December 31, 2020,2021, which were considered as TDRs. The Company considers a loan to be a TDR when the debtor experiences financial difficulties and the Company grants a concession to the debtor that it would not normally consider. Concessions can relate to the contractual interest rate, maturity date, or payment structure of the note. As part of the workout plan for individual loan relationships, the Company may restructure loan terms to assist borrowers facing financial challenges in the current economic environment.

A restructuring that results in only a delay in payments that is insignificant is not

The were no renewals or modifications to any loans considered an economic concession. In accordance withTDRs during the CARES Act, the Company implemented loan modification programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic,three and the Company elected the accounting policy in the CARES Act to not apply TDR accounting to loans modified for borrowers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The following table summarizes the concession at the time of modification and the recorded investment in the Company’s TDRs before and after their modification for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020. There were no new TDRs for2022. For the three and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021, renewals and new TDRs for the three months ended September 30, 2020 were immaterial. The total TDRs for the nine months ended September 30, 2021modifications were not material.

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020

Pre-

Post-

modification

modification

Renewals

Reduced or

Converted

Maturity

Total

outstanding

outstanding

deemed a

deferred

to interest

date

Number

recorded

recorded

(dollars in thousands)

concession

payments

only

extensions

of loans

investment

investment

Commercial

Business

1

0-

0-

0-

1

$

1,037

$

1,037

Consumer

Real estate

2

0-

0-

0-

2

647

647

Home equity

3

0-

0-

0-

3

1,852

1,852

Total loans

6

0-

0-

0-

6

$

3,536

$

3,536

As of SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, there were no loans modified as a TDR for which there was a payment default (60 days past due) within 12 months of the restructuring date.

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NOTE 6 – Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company utilizes derivative financial instruments primarily to hedge its exposure to changes in interest rates. All derivative financial instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities and measured at fair value. The Company accounts for all of its derivatives as free-standing derivatives and does not designate any of these instruments for hedge accounting. Therefore, the gain or loss resulting from the change in the fair value of the derivative is recognized in the Company’s statement of income during the period of change.

The Company enters into commitments to originate residential mortgage loans held for sale, at specified interest rates and within a specified period of time, with clients who have applied for a loan and meet certain credit and underwriting criteria (interest rate lock commitments). These interest rate lock commitments (“IRLCs”) meet the definition of a derivative financial instrument and are reflected in the balance sheet at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in current period earnings. Unrealized gains and losses on the IRLCs are recorded as derivative assets and derivative liabilities, respectively, and are measured based on the value of the underlying mortgage loan, quoted mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) prices and an estimate of the probability that the mortgage loan will fund within the terms of the interest rate lock commitment, net of estimated commission expenses.

The Company manages the interest rate and price risk associated with its outstanding IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale by entering into derivative instruments such as forward sales of MBS. Management expects these derivatives will experience changes in fair value opposite to changes in fair value of the IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale, thereby reducing earnings volatility. The Company takes into account various factors and strategies in determining the portion of the mortgage pipeline (IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale) it wants to economically hedge.

The following table summarizes the Company’s outstanding financial derivative instruments at SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021.

 

September 30, 2021

Fair Value

(dollars in thousands)

Notional

Balance Sheet Location

Asset/(Liability)

Mortgage loan interest rate lock commitments

$

49,120

Other assets

$

609

MBS forward sales commitments

34,500

Other liabilities

(169

)

Total derivative financial instruments

$

83,620

$

440

         
       June 30, 2022 
       Fair Value 
(dollars in thousands) Notional  Balance Sheet Location Asset/(Liability) 
Mortgage loan interest rate lock commitments $23,136  Other assets $               250 
MBS forward sales commitments  15,000  Other liabilities  (31)
Total derivative financial instruments $38,136    $219 
           
       December 31, 2021 
       Fair Value 
(dollars in thousands) Notional  Balance Sheet Location Asset/(Liability) 
Mortgage loan interest rate lock commitments $32,478  Other assets $                425 
MBS forward sales commitments  21,000  Other liabilities  (41)
Total derivative financial instruments $53,478    $384 

 

December 31, 2020

Fair Value

(dollars in thousands)

Notional

Balance Sheet Location

Asset/(Liability)

Mortgage loan interest rate lock commitments

$

107,569

Other assets

$

2,385

MBS forward sales commitments

75,500

Other liabilities

(501

)

Total derivative financial instruments

$

183,069

$

1,884

NOTE 7 – Fair Value Accounting

FASB ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures,” defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. FASB ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1 – Quoted market price in active markets

Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 1 assets and liabilities include certain debt and equity securities that are traded in an active exchange market.

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Level 1 – Quoted market price in active markets

Level 2 – Significant other observable inputs
Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 assets and liabilities include fixed income securities and mortgage-backed securities that are held in the Company’s available-for-sale portfolio and valued by a third-party pricing service, as well as certain impaired loans.
Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs
Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.  These methodologies may result in a significant portion of the fair value being derived from unobservable data.  

Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 1 assets and liabilities include certain debt and equity securities that are traded in an active exchange market.

Level 2 – Significant other observable inputs

Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 assets and liabilities include fixed income securities and mortgage-backed securities that are held in the Company’s available-for-sale portfolio and valued by a third-party pricing service, as well as certain impaired loans.

Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs

Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. These methodologies may result in a significant portion of the fair value being derived from unobservable data.

The methods of determining the fair value of assets and liabilities presented in this note are consistent with our methodologies disclosed in Note 14 of the Company’s 20202021 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company’s loan portfolio is initially fair valued using a segmented approach, using the eight categories of loans as disclosed in Note 4 – Loans and Allowance for LoanCredit Losses. Loans are considered a Level 3 classification.

Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The tables below present the recorded amount of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021.

 

September 30, 2021

(dollars in thousands)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Assets

Securities available for sale

US treasuries

$

0-

1,000

0-

1,000

US government agencies

0-

14,277

0-

14,277

SBA securities

0-

445

0-

445

State and political subdivisions

0-

22,707

0-

22,707

Asset-backed securities

0-

10,569

0-

10,569

Mortgage-backed securities

0-

64,804

0-

64,804

Mortgage loans held for sale

0-

31,641

0-

31,641

Mortgage loan interest rate lock commitments

0-

609

0-

609

Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis

$

0-

146,052

0-

146,052

 

Liabilities

MBS forward sales commitments

$

0-

(169)

0-

(169)

Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

$

0-

(169)

0-

(169)

          
  June 30, 2022 
(dollars in thousands) Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Assets            
Securities available for sale            
Corporate bonds $ -   1,981    -   1,981 
US treasuries  -   905   -   905 
US government agencies  -   11,253   -   11,253 
State and political subdivisions  -   19,979   -   19,979 
Asset-backed securities  -   7,753   -   7,753 
Mortgage-backed securities  -   57,120   -   57,120 
Mortgage loans held for sale  -   18,329   -   18,329 
Mortgage loan interest rate lock commitments  -   250   -   250 
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis $-   117,570   -   117,570 
                 
Liabilities                
MBS forward sales commitments $-   31   -   31 
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis $-   31   -   31 

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  December 31, 2021
(dollars in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets        
Securities available for sale:        
Corporate bonds $   -  2,188   -  2,188 
US treasuries  -  992  -  992 
US government agencies  -  14,169  -  14,169 
SBA securities  -  438  -  438 
State and political subdivisions  -  25,176  -  25,176 
Asset-backed securities  -  10,164  -  10,164 
Mortgage-backed securities  -  67,154  -  67,154 
Mortgage loans held for sale  -  13,556  -  13,556 
Mortgage loan interest rate lock commitments  -  425  -  425 
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis $-  134,262  -  134,262 
              
Liabilities             
MBS forward sales commitments $-  41  -  41 
Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis $-  41  -  41 

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December 31, 2020

(dollars in thousands)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Assets

Securities available for sale:

US government agencies

$

0-

6,493

0-

6,493

SBA securities

0-

485

0-

485

State and political subdivisions

0-

19,388

0-

19,388

Asset-backed securities

0-

11,529

0-

11,529

Mortgage-backed securities

0-

56,834

0-

56,834

Mortgage loans held for sale

0-

60,257

0-

60,257

Mortgage loan interest rate lock commitments

0-

2,385

0-

2,385

Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis

$

0-

157,371

0-

157,371

 

Liabilities

MBS forward sales commitments

$

0-

501

0-

501

Total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

$

0-

501

0-

501

Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The tables below present the recorded amount of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021.

 

As of September 30, 2021

(dollars in thousands)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Assets

Impaired loans

$

0-

14,239

2,516

16,755

Other real estate owned

0-

0-

0-

0-

Total assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis

$

0-

14,239

2,516

16,755

    
  As of June 30, 2022
(dollars in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets        
Individually assessed loans $  -  321  3,688  4,009 
Total assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis $-  321  3,688  4,009 

 

As of December 31, 2020

(dollars in thousands)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Assets

Impaired loans

$

0-

8,144

3,109

11,253

Other real estate owned

0-

1,169

0-

1,169

Total assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis

$

0-

9,313

3,109

12,422

  

 

As of December 31, 2021

(dollars in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets        
Impaired loans $  -  5,262  2,065  7,327 
Total assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis $-  5,262  2,065  7,327 

The Company had no liabilities carried at fair value or measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Financial instruments require disclosure of fair value information, whether or not recognized in the consolidated balance sheets, when it is practical to estimate the fair value. A financial instrument is defined as cash, evidence of an ownership interest in an entity or a contractual obligation which requires the exchange of cash. Certain items are specifically excluded from the disclosure requirements, including the Company’s common stock, premises and equipment and other assets and liabilities.

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The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 are as follows:

 

September 30, 2021

Carrying

Fair

(dollars in thousands)

Amount

Value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Financial Assets:

Other investments, at cost

$

2,820

2,820

0-

0-

2,820

Loans1

2,335,051

2,304,092

0-

0-

2,304,092

Financial Liabilities:

Deposits

2,433,018

2,249,961

0-

2,249,961

0-

Subordinated debentures

36,079

33,773

0-

33,773

0-

       
  June 30, 2022
(dollars in thousands) Carrying
Amount
 Fair
Value
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial Assets:          
Other investments, at cost $5,065  5,065  -  -  5,065 
Loans1  2,804,524  2,688,356  -  -  2,688,356 
Financial Liabilities:                
Deposits  2,822,594  2,419,809  -  2,419,809  - 
Subordinated debentures  36,160  36,651  -  36,651  - 

 

December 31, 2020

Carrying

Fair

(dollars in thousands)

Amount

Value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Financial Assets:

Other investments, at cost

$

3,635

3,635

0-

0-

3,635

Loans1

2,085,756

2,060,698

0-

0-

2,060,698

Financial Liabilities:

Deposits

2,142,758

2,008,317

0-

2,008,317

0-

FHLB and other borrowings

25,000

24,972

0-

24,972

0-

Subordinated debentures

35,998

30,371

0-

30,371

0-

  December 31, 2021
(dollars in thousands) Carrying
Amount
 Fair
Value
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial Assets:          
Other investments, at cost $4,021  4,021  -  -  4,021 
Loans1  2,451,306  2,422,621  -  -  2,422,621 
Financial Liabilities:                
Deposits  2,563,826  2,327,055  -  2,327,055  - 
Subordinated debentures  36,106  33,936  -  33,936  - 

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Carrying amount is net of the allowance for credit losses or loan losses, as applicable, and previously presented individually assessed or impaired loans.

NOTE 8 – Leases

Effective January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)”. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, we leased sevensix of our offices under various operating lease agreements. The lease agreements have maturity dates ranging from February 2022August 2028 to February 2032, some of which include options for multiple five-year extensions. The weighted average remaining life of the lease term for these leases was 7.547.39 years as of SeptemberJune 30, 2021.2022.

The discount rate used in determining the lease liability for each individual lease was the FHLB fixed advance rate which corresponded with the remaining lease term as of January 1, 2019 for leases that existed at adoption and as of the lease commencement date for leases subsequently entered into. The weighted average discount rate for leases was 2.48%2.28% as of SeptemberJune 30, 2021.2022.

The total operating lease costs were $711,000$768,000 and $616,000$640,000 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively, and $2.1$1.5 million and $1.8$1.4 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively. The right-of-use (ROU) asset, included in property and equipment, and lease liability, included in other liabilities, were $21.9was $23.7 million and $23.0$25.3 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, respectively, compared to $18.8$26.6 million and $19.5$28.0 million as of December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. The ROU asset and lease liability are recognized at lease commencement by calculating the present value of lease payments over the lease term.

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Maturities of lease liabilities as of SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 were as follows:

 

Operating

(dollars in thousands)

Leases

2021

$

589

2022

1,974

2023

1,939

2024

1,990

2025

2,046

Thereafter

19,287

Total undiscounted lease payments

27,825

Discount effect of cash flows

4,847

Total lease liability

$

22,978

   
  Operating
(dollars in thousands) Leases
2022 $377 
2023  1,938 
2024  1,990 
2025  2,045 
2026  2,096 
Thereafter  24,093 
Total undiscounted lease payments  32,539 
Discount effect of cash flows  7,263 
Total lease liability $25,276 

NOTE 9 – Earnings Per Common Share

The following schedule reconciles the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share computations for the threethree- and ninesix- month periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and 2020.2021. Dilutive common shares arise from the potentially dilutive effect of the Company’s stock options that were outstanding at SeptemberJune 30, 2021.2022. The assumed conversion of stock options can create a difference between basic and dilutive net income per common share. At SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, there were 159,029162,366 and 337,998113,239 options, respectively, that were not considered in computing diluted earnings per common share because they were anti-dilutive.

 

Three months ended

Nine months ended

September 30,

September 30,

(dollars in thousands, except share data)

2021

2020

2021

2020

Numerator:

Net income available to common shareholders

$

14,017

2,217

34,706

9,727

Denominator:

Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic

7,873,868

7,732,293

7,832,330

7,711,181

Common stock equivalents

127,160

82,972

133,735

109,164

Weighted-average common shares outstanding – diluted

8,001,028

7,815,265

7,966,065

7,820,345

Earnings per common share:

Basic

$

1.78

0.29

4.43

1.26

Diluted

$

1.75

0.28

4.36

1.24

     
  Three months ended
June 30,
 Six months ended
June 30,
(dollars in thousands, except share data) 2022 2021 2022 2021
Numerator:        
Net income available to common shareholders $7,240  10,323  15,210  20,689 
Denominator:             
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic  7,957,631  7,847,516  7,944,814  7,811,217 
Common stock equivalents  97,279  140,099  130,682  137,077 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – diluted  8,054,910  7,987,615  8,075,496  7,948,294 
Earnings per common share:             
Basic $0.91  1.32  1.91  2.65 
Diluted $0.90  1.29  1.88  2.60 

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NOTE 10 – Reportable Segments

The Company’s reportable segments represent the distinct product lines the Company offers and are viewed separately for strategic planning purposes by management. The 3 segments include Commercial and Retail Banking, Mortgage Banking, and Corporate. The following schedule presents financial information for each reportable segment.

 

Three months ended

Three months ended

September 30, 2021

September 30, 2020

Commercial

Commercial

and Retail

Mortgage

Elimin-

Consol-

and Retail

Mortgage

Elimin-

Consol-

(dollars in thousands)

Banking

Banking

Corporate

ations

idated

Banking

Banking

Corporate

ation

idated

Interest income

$

23,253

233

4

(4

)

23,486

23,102

313

3

(3

)

23,415

Interest expense

938

0-

380

(4

)

1,314

2,396

0-

385

(3

)

2,778

Net interest income (loss)

22,315

233

(376

)

0-

22,172

20,706

313

(382

)

0-

20,637

Provision for loan losses

(6,000

)

0-

0-

0-

(6,000

)

11,100

0-

0-

0-

11,100

Noninterest income

1,410

2,829

0-

0-

4,239

1,307

6,277

0-

0-

7,584

Noninterest expense

11,980

1,956

103

0-

14,039

11,445

2,666

72

0-

14,183

Net income (loss) before taxes

17,745

1,106

(479

)

0-

18,372

(532

)

3,924

(454

)

0-

2,938

Income tax provision (benefit)

4,195

261

(101

)

0-

4,355

(128

)

944

(95

)

0-

721

Net income (loss)

$

13,550

845

(378

)

0-

14,017

(404

)

2,980

(359

)

0-

2,217

Total assets

$

2,750,703

33,047

302,254

(301,828

)

2,784,176

2,411,966

66,915

254,721

(254,191

)

2,479,411

 

Nine months ended

Nine months ended

September 30, 2021

September 30, 2020

Commercial

Commercial

and Retail

Mortgage

Elimin-

Consol-

and Retail

Mortgage

Elimin-

Consol-

(dollars in thousands)

Banking

Banking

Corporate

ations

idated

Banking

Banking

Corporate

ation

idated

Interest income

$

68,053

978

12

(12

)

69,031

70,480

791

13

(13

)

71,271

Interest expense

3,025

0-

1,143

(12

)

4,156

11,452

0-

1,325

(13

)

12,764

Net interest income (loss)

65,028

978

(1,131

)

0-

64,875

59,028

791

(1,312

)

0-

58,507

Provision for loan losses

(8,200

)

0-

0-

0-

(8,200

)

27,300

0-

0-

0-

27,300

Noninterest income

4,319

9,445

0-

0-

13,764

5,987

14,721

0-

0-

20,708

Noninterest expense

34,384

7,086

225

0-

41,695

32,134

6,841

223

0-

39,198

Net income before taxes

43,163

3,337

(1,356

)

0-

45,144

5,581

8,671

(1,535

)

0-

12,717

Income tax provision (benefit)

10,023

700

(285

)

0-

10,438

1,491

1,821

(322

)

0-

2,990

Net income (loss)

$

33,140

2,637

(1,071

)

0-

34,706

4,090

6,850

(1,213

)

0-

9,727

Total assets

$

2,750,703

33,047

302,254

(301,828

)

2,784,176

2,411,966

66,915

254,721

(254,191

)

2,479,411

Commercial and retail banking. The Company’s primary business is to provide traditional deposit and lending products and services to its commercial and retail banking clients.

Mortgage banking. The mortgage banking segment provides mortgage loan origination services for loans that will be sold in the secondary market to investors.

Corporate. Corporate is comprised primarily of compensation and benefits for certain members of management and interest on parent company debt.

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

The following discussion reviews our results of operations for the three and ninesix month periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 as compared to the three and ninesix month periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 and assesses our financial condition as of SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 as compared to December 31, 2020.2021. You should read the following discussion and analysis in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements and the related notes and the consolidated financial statements and the related notes for the year ended December 31, 20202021 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for that period. Results for the three and ninesix month periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the year ending December 31, 20212022 or any future period.

 

Unless the context requires otherwise, references to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or similar references mean Southern First Bancshares, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiary. References to the “Bank” refer to Southern First Bank.

 

Cautionary Warning Regarding forward-looking statements

 

This report contains statements which constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements may relate to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, or future performance. These statements are based on many assumptions and estimates and are not guarantees of future performance. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, as they will depend on many factors about which we are unsure, including many factors which are beyond our control. The words “may,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “seek to,” “strive,” “focus,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “believe,” “continue,” “assume,” “intend,” “plan,” and “estimate,” as well as similar expressions, are meant to identify such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

 

·The continuing impact of COVID-19 and its variants on our business, including the impact of the actions taken by governmental authorities to try and contain the virus or address the impact of the virus on the United States economy (including, without limitation, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or the CARES Act), and the resulting effect of these items on our operations, liquidity and capital position, and on the financial condition of our borrowers and other customers;

·Restrictions or conditions imposed by our regulators on our operations;

·Increases in competitive pressure in the banking and financial services industries;

·Changes in access to funding or increased regulatory requirements with regard to funding;

·Changes in deposit flows;

·Credit losses as a result of declining real estate values, increasing interest rates, increasing unemployment, changes in payment behavior or other factors;

·Credit losses due to loan concentration;

·Changes in the amount of our loan portfolio collateralized by real estate and weaknesses in the real estate market;

·Our ability to successfully execute our business strategy;

·Our ability to attract and retain key personnel;

·The success and costs of our expansion into the Charlotte, North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia markets and into potential new markets;

·Risks with respect to future mergers or acquisitions, including our ability to successfully expand and integrate the businesses and operations that we acquire and realize the anticipated benefits of the mergers or acquisitions;

Changes in the interest rate environment which could reduce anticipated or actual margins;

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·Changes in political conditions or the legislative or regulatory environment, including new governmental initiatives affecting the financial services industry, including as a result of the current presidential administration and Democratic control of Congress;industry;

·Changes in economic conditions resulting in, among other things, a deterioration in credit quality;

·Changes occurring in business conditions and inflation;

·Increased cybersecurity risk, including potential business disruptions or financial losses;

·Changes in technology;

·The adequacy of the level of our allowance for loancredit losses and the amount of loan loss provisions required in future periods;

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·Examinations by our regulatory authorities, including the possibility that the regulatory authorities may, among other things, require us to increase our allowance for loancredit losses or write-down assets;

·Changes in monetary and tax policies;

·The rate of delinquencies and amounts of loans charged-off;

·The rate of loan growth in recent years and the lack of seasoning of a portion of our loan portfolio;

·Our ability to maintain appropriate levels of capital and to comply with our capital ratio requirements;

·Adverse changes in asset quality and resulting credit risk-related losses and expenses;

·Changes in accounting policiesstandards, rules and practices;interpretations and the related impact on our financial statements, including the effects from our adoption of the current expected credit losses (“CECL”) model on January 1, 2022;

·Risks associated with actual or potential litigation or investigations by customers, regulatory agencies or others;

·Adverse effects of failures by our vendors to provide agreed upon services in the manner and at the cost agreed;

·The potential effects of events beyond our control that may have a destabilizing effect on financial markets and the economy, such as epidemics and pandemics (including COVID-19), war or terrorist activities, disruptions in our customers’ supply chains, disruptions in transportation, essential utility outages or trade disputes and related tariffs; and

·Other risks and uncertainties detailed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020,2021, in Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in our other filings with the SEC.

If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if any of the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements proves to be incorrect, our results could differ materially from those expressed in, implied or projected by, such forward-looking statements. We urge investors to consider all of these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We make these forward-looking statements as of the date of this document and we do not intend, and assume no obligation, to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

 

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OVERVIEW

 

Our business model continues to be client-focused, utilizing relationship teams to provide our clients with a specific banker contact and support team responsible for all of their banking needs. The purpose of this structure is to provide a consistent and superior level of professional service, and we believe it provides us with a distinct competitive advantage. We consider exceptional client service to be a critical part of our culture, which we refer to as "ClientFIRST."“ClientFIRST.”

 

At SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, we had total assets of $2.78$3.29 billion, a 12.1%12.4% increase from total assets of $2.48$2.93 billion at December 31, 2020.2021. The largest componentscomponent of our total assets areis loans which were $2.39$2.85 billion and $2.14$2.49 billion at SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. Our liabilities and shareholders’ equity at SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 totaled $2.52$3.01 billion and $265.6$282.6 million, respectively, compared to liabilities of $2.25$2.65 billion and shareholders’ equity of $228.3$277.9 million at December 31, 2020.2021. The principal component of our liabilities is deposits which were $2.43$2.87 billion and $2.14$2.56 billion at SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively.

 

Like most community banks, we derive the majority of our income from interest received on our loans and investments. Our primary source of funds for making these loans and investments is our deposits, on which we pay interest. Consequently, one of the key measures of our success is our amount of net interest income, or the difference between the income on our interest-earning assets, such as loans and investments, and the expense on our interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. Another key measure is the spread between the yield we earn on these interest-earning assets and the rate we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities, which is called our net interest spread. In addition to earning interest on our loans and investments, we earn income through fees and other charges to our clients.

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Our net income to common shareholders was $14.0$7.2 million and $2.2$10.3 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively. Diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) was $1.75$0.90 for the thirdsecond quarter of 20212022 as compared to $0.28$1.29 for the same period in 2020.2021. The increasedecrease in net income resultedwas primarily fromdriven by an increase in the provision for credit losses and a $17.1 million decrease in loan loss provision recorded in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020 and a $1.5 millionmortgage banking income, as well as an increase in net interest income, partially offset by a $3.3 million decrease in noninterest income.expense.

 

Our net income to common shareholders was $34.7$15.2 million and $9.7$20.7 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and 2020, respectively.2021. Diluted EPS was $4.36$1.88 for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 as compared to $1.24$2.60 for the same period in 2020.2021. The increasedecrease in net income resultedwas primarily from a $35.5 million decrease in loan loss provision recorded in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020 and a $6.4 million increase in net interest income, partially offset by a $6.9 million decrease in noninterest income and a $2.5 million increase in noninterest expense.

Our mortgage banking segment reported pre-tax income of $1.1 million and $3.3 million for the three- and nine- month periods ended September 30, 2021, compared to $3.9 million and $8.7 million for the three- and nine- month periods ended September 30, 2020. Noninterest income, which consists mainly of realized and unrealized gains associated with the fair value of commitments and loans held for sale, was $2.8 million for the third quarter of 2021 as compared to $6.3 million for the third quarter of 2020. In addition, noninterest income for the first nine months of 2021 was $9.4 million as compared to $14.7 million for the first nine months of 2020. The $3.4 million and $5.3 million decreases during the 2021 periods were driven by a decline in sales activity combined with a decrease in the fair value of derivatives associated with mortgage loan commitments. Noninterest expense consists mainly of salaries, commissions and benefits of mortgage employees, professional fees and outside services and data processing costs. Noninterest expense was $2.0 million and $7.1 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2021, respectively, as compared to $2.7 million and $6.8 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2020, respectively. The $709,000 decrease during the third quarter of 2021 was driven by a decrease in salaries and benefits expense primarily related to commissions paid on sales activity. The $245,000 increase during the first nine months of 2021 relates primarily to an increase in salaries and benefits expense driven by an increase in fixed salariesthe provision for credit losses and other benefits costs combined witha decrease in mortgage banking income, as well as an increase in professional fees.noninterest expenses.

 

recent events – covid-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impact onIn addition, during the second quarter of 2022, we relocated our business, industry and clients. Twelve months ago, unemployment rates were at historical highs, our bank lobbies were closedheadquarters in Greenville, South Carolina to guests, and the majority of our team was working remotely.a newly constructed, 107,000 square foot building. As of September 30, 2021, normalcy has begun to return as unemployment rates have continued to decrease to near pre-COVID levels, our bank lobbies have re-opened, and our team members have returned to the office. Our digital technology channels are also stronger and better utilized as a result of the pandemic.

Beginning in March 2020,relocation, we began granting loan modifications or deferrals to certain borrowers affected by the pandemicdisposed of assets with a book value of $489,000, including leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures, and recorded a net loss on a short-term basisdisposal of three to six months. As of September 30, 2021, all of these loans are under a normal payment structure.

We continue to monitor credit risk and our exposure to increased loan losses resulting from the impact of COVID-19 on our commercial clients. In doing so, we believe that the hospitality and tourism industry is still at risk for credit loss due to reduced business and recreational travel in our regions.

Hotel portfolio as of September 30, 2021:

·22 loans totaled $115.8 million
·0 loans remain under a deferral arrangement
·0% of hotel loans were 30 days or more past due
·0% of hotel loans were on nonaccrual
·Four hotel loans totaling $48.4 million were downgraded to special mention during the first quarter of 2021
·Seven hotel loans totaling $26.1 million were downgraded to substandard during the first quarter of 2021

As of September 30, 2021 our classified asset ratio (defined as classified assets divided by the sum of tier one capital plus the allowance for loan losses) was 14.90% compared to 8.18% at December 31, 2020 and 7.00% at September 30, 2020. The increase from the prior periods was driven by the $26.2 million of hotel loans we$394,000.

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downgraded to substandard during the first quarter of 2021. We will continue to closely monitor these loans as we believe they currently represent our most at-risk clients.RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

As of September 30, 2021, all of our capital ratios, and the Bank’s capital ratios, were in excess of all regulatory requirements. While we believe that we have sufficient capital to withstand an extended economic recession brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, our regulatory capital ratios could be adversely impacted by further credit losses. We maintain access to multiple sources of liquidity, including a $15.0 million holding company line of credit with another bank which could be used to support capital ratios at the Bank.

results of operations

 

Net Interest Income and Margin

Our level of net interest income is determined by the level of earning assets and the management of our net interest margin. Our net interest income was $22.2$24.9 million for the thirdsecond quarter of 2021,2022, a 7.4%16.1% increase over net interest income of $20.6$21.4 million for the thirdsecond quarter of 2021, driven by an increase in interest income on loans as a result of loan growth during the prior year, resulting primarily from lower deposit costs and growth in interest-earning assets, partially offset by lower yields on our interest-earning assets.past 12 months. In addition, our net interest margin, on a tax-equivalent basis (TE), was 3.38%3.35% for the thirdsecond quarter of 20212022 compared to 3.52%3.50% for the same period in 2020.2021.

 

We have included a number of tables to assist in our description of various measures of our financial performance. For example, the “Average Balances, Income and Expenses, Yields and Rates” table reflects the average balance of each category of our assets and liabilities as well as the yield we earned or the rate we paid with respect to each category during the three-three and nine-six month periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and 2020.2021. A review of this table shows that our loans typically provide higher interest yields than do other types of interest-earning assets, which is why we direct a substantial percentage of our earning assets into our loan portfolio. Similarly, the “Rate/Volume Analysis” table demonstratestables demonstrate the effect of changing interest rates and changing volume of assets and liabilities on our financial condition during the periods shown. We also track the sensitivity of our various categories of assets and liabilities to changes in interest rates, and we have included tables to illustrate our interest rate sensitivity with respect to interest-earning accounts and interest-bearing accounts.

 

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The following tables entitled “Average Balances, Income and Expenses, Yield and Rates” setsset forth information related to our average balance sheets, average yields on assets, and average costs of liabilities. We derived these yields by dividing income or expense by the average balance of the corresponding assets or liabilities. We derived average balances from the daily balances throughout the periods indicated. During the same periods, we had no securities purchased with agreements to resell. All investments owned have an original maturity of over one year. Nonaccrual loans are included in the following tables. Loan yields have been reduced to reflect the negative impact on our earnings of loans on nonaccrual status. The net of capitalized loan costs and fees are amortized into interest income on loans.

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Average Balances, Income and Expenses, Yields and Rates

  
 For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 2021 2020
(dollars in thousands)Average
Balance
Income/
Expense
Yield/
Rate(1)
 Average
Balance
Income/
Expense
Yield/
Rate(1)
Interest-earning assets       
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with banks$  145,899$     680.18% $  162,092$     630.15%
Investment securities, taxable93,4283011.28% 77,3652611.34%
Investment securities, nontaxable(2)10,974702.54% 7,136643.55%
Loans(3)2,351,46723,0633.89% 2,088,74623,0424.39%
  Total interest-earning assets2,601,76823,5023.58% 2,335,33923,4303.99%
Noninterest-earning assets132,929   104,065  
  Total assets$2,734,697   $2,439,404  
Interest-bearing liabilities       
NOW accounts$   316,775480.06% $   264,786500.08%
Savings & money market1,209,9916510.21% 1,021,8501,1760.46%
Time deposits161,3002350.58% 296,1861,1671.57%
Total interest-bearing deposits1,688,0669340.22% 1,582,8222,3930.60%
Subordinated debentures36,0623804.18% 35,9543854.26%
Total interest-bearing liabilities1,724,1281,3140.30% 1,618,7762,7780.68%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities753,901   601,896  
Shareholders’ equity256,668   218,732  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$2,734,697   $2,439,404  
Net interest spread  3.28%   3.31%
Net interest income (tax equivalent) / margin $22,1883.38%  $20,6523.52%
Less:  tax-equivalent adjustment(2) (16)   15 
Net interest income $22,172   $20,637 
         
    
  For the Three Months Ended June 30, 
  2022  2021 
(dollars in thousands) Average
Balance
  Income/
Expense
  Yield/
Rate(1)
  Average
Balance
  Income/
Expense
  Yield/
Rate(1)
 
Interest-earning assets                  
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with banks $80,909  $180   0.89% $119,211  $53   0.18%
Investment securities, taxable  98,527   404   1.64%  85,306   212   1.00%
Investment securities, nontaxable(2)  10,382   56   2.16%  11,599   74   2.56%
Loans(3)  2,795,274   26,610   3.82%  2,240,236   22,409   4.01%
Total interest-earning assets  2,985,092   27,250   3.66%  2,456,352   22,748   3.71%
Noninterest-earning assets  154,659           117,836         
Total assets $3,139,751          $2,574,188         
Interest-bearing liabilities                        
NOW accounts $389,563   144   0.15% $298,446   46   0.06%
Savings & money market  1,267,174   1,200   0.38%  1,131,391   580   0.21%
Time deposits  278,101   500   0.72%  175,612   294   0.67%
Total interest-bearing deposits  1,934,838   1,844   0.38%  1,605,449   920   0.23%
FHLB advances and other borrowings  53,179   105   0.79%  44   2   18.23%
Subordinated debentures  36,143   405   4.49%  36,035   379   4.22%
Total interest-bearing liabilities  2,024,160   2,354   0.47%  1,641,528   1,301   0.32%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities  833,943           688,576         
Shareholders’ equity  281,648           244,084         
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $3,139,751          $2,574,188         
Net interest spread          3.19%          3.39%
Net interest income (tax equivalent) / margin     $24,896   3.35%     $21,447   3.50%
Less:  tax-equivalent adjustment(2)      (12)          17     
Net interest income     $24,884          $21,430     

(1)Annualized for the three month period.
(2)The tax-equivalent adjustment to net interest income adjusts the yield for assets earning tax-exempt income to a comparable yield on a taxable basis.
(3)Includes mortgage loans held for sale.

 

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Our net interest margin (TE) decreased 1415 basis points to 3.38%3.35% during the thirdsecond quarter of 2021,2022, compared to the thirdsecond quarter of 2020,2021, primarily due to a reduction in yield on our interest-earning assets partially offset by the decreased cost ofcombined with higher costs on our interest-bearing liabilities. Our average interest-earning assets grew by $266.4$528.7 million during the thirdsecond quarter of 2021,2022, while the average yield on these assets decreased by 41five basis points to 3.58%3.66% during the same period. In addition, our average interest-bearing liabilities grew by $105.4$382.6 million during the thirdsecond quarter of 2021,2022, while the rate on these liabilities decreased 38increased 15 basis points to 0.30%0.47%.

 

The increase in average interest-earning assets for the thirdsecond quarter of 20212022 related primarily to an increase of $262.7$555.0 million in our average loan balances, combined with a $19.9 million increase in investment securities, partially offset by a $16.2 million decrease in federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with banks.balances. The decrease in yield on our interest earninginterest-earning assets was driven by a 5019 basis point decrease in loan yield as our loan portfolio continues to showhas repriced at rates lower than historic rates for the impactmajority of the past 12 months. Following the Federal Reserve’s aggregate 225recent interest rate hikes, our loan yield has begun to increase, resulting in a five basis point interest rate reduction since August 2019. These rate reductions resultedgain from 3.77% in the decreased loan yield, a decrease in yield on our federal funds sold and interest bearing-deposits with banks and a decrease in yield on our investment securities.first quarter of 2022.

 

The increase in our average interest-bearing liabilities during the thirdsecond quarter of 20212022 resulted primarily from a $105.2$329.4 million increase in our interest-bearing deposits and a $53.1 million increase in FHLB advances and other borrowings, while the 3815 basis point decreaseincrease in rate on our interest-bearing liabilities resulted primarily from a 3815 basis point decreaseincrease in deposit rates.

 

Our net interest spread was 3.28%3.19% for the thirdsecond quarter of 20212022 compared to 3.31%3.39% for the same period in 2020.2021. The net interest spread is the difference between the yield we earn on our interest-earning assets and the rate we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities. The decrease in both the yield on our interest-earning assets and the increase in the rate on our interest-bearing liabilities resulted in a three20 basis point decrease in our net interest spread for the 20212022 period. We anticipate continued pressure on our net interest spread and net interest margin in future periods as a significant portion of our loan yield continues to decline due to new and renewed loans pricingportfolio is at fixed rates lower thanwhich do not move with the Federal Reserve’s interest rate increases, while our current portfolio rate.deposit accounts reprice much more quickly.

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Average Balances, Income and Expenses, Yields and Rates

  
  For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2021 2020
(dollars in thousands)Average
Balance
Income/
Expense
Yield/
Rate(1)
 Average
Balance
Income/
Expense
Yield/
Rate(1)
Interest-earning assets       
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with banks$   118,417$     1670.19% $    102,951$      2180.28%
Investment securities, taxable87,9817591.15% 69,9669791.87%
Investment securities, nontaxable(2)11,1972172.59% 6,8541442.81%
Loans(3)2,267,61167,9384.01% 2,081,03469,9634.49%
  Total interest-earning assets2,485,20669,0813.72% 2,260,80571,3044.21%
Noninterest-earning assets117,679   107,472  
  Total assets$2,602,885   $2,368,277  
Interest-bearing liabilities       
NOW accounts$   298,7851410.06% $   248,3733090.17%
Savings & money market1,142,4091,8170.21% 984,7946,6140.90%
Time deposits183,2391,0510.77% 314,2884,2721.82%
Total interest-bearing deposits1,624,4333,0090.25% 1,547,45511,1950.97%
FHLB advances and other borrowings94140.57% 41,3053351.08%
Junior subordinated debentures36,0351,1434.24% 35,9271,2344.59%
Total interest-bearing liabilities1,661,4094,1560.33% 1,624,68712,7641.05%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities697,533   529,200  
Shareholders’ equity243,943   214,390  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$2,602,885   $2,368,277  
Net interest spread  3.39%   3.16%
Net interest income (tax equivalent) / margin $64,9253.49%  $58,5403.46%
Less:  tax-equivalent adjustment(2) (50)   33 
Net interest income $64,875   $58,507 
(1)Annualized for the nine month period.
(2)The tax-equivalent adjustment to net interest income adjusts the yield for assets earning tax-exempt income to a comparable yield on a taxable basis.
(3)Includes mortgage loans held for sale.

    
  For the Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2022  2021 
(dollars in thousands) Average
Balance
  Income/
Expense
  Yield/
Rate(1)
  Average
Balance
  Income/
Expense
  Yield/
Rate(1)
 
Interest-earning assets                  
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with banks $84,980  $239   0.57% $104,449  $99   0.19%
Investment securities, taxable  105,771   829   1.58%  85,222   458   1.08%
Investment securities, nontaxable(2)  11,139   121   2.19%  11,300   147   2.62%
Loans(3)  2,685,237   50,541   3.80%  2,224,987   44,875   4.07%
Total interest-earning assets  2,887,127   51,730   3.61%  2,425,958   45,579   3.79%
Noninterest-earning assets  153,618           109,928         
Total assets $3,040,745          $2,535,886         
Interest-bearing liabilities                        
NOW accounts $397,763   259   0.13% $289,640   93   0.06%
Savings & money market  1,254,768   1,818   0.29%  1,108,059   824   0.15%
Time deposits  218,741   675   0.62%  194,781   1,087   1.13%
Total interest-bearing deposits  1,871,272   2,752   0.30%  1,592,480   2,004   0.25%
FHLB advances and other borrowings  35,004   118   0.68%  1,419   78   11.08%
Subordinated debentures  36,130   784   4.38%  36,022   759   4.25%
Total interest-bearing liabilities  1,942,406   3,654   0.38%  1,629,921   2,841   0.35%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities  818,207           668,491         
Shareholders’ equity  280,132           237,474         
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $3,040,745          $2,535,886         
Net interest spread          3.23%          3.44%
Net interest income (tax equivalent) / margin     $48,076   3.36%     $42,738   3.55%
Less:  tax-equivalent adjustment(2)      (28)          35     
Net interest income     $48,048          $42,703     

 

During the first ninesix months of 2021,2022, our net interest margin (TE) improveddecreased by three19 basis points to 3.49%3.36%, compared to 3.46%3.55% for the first ninesix months of 2020,2021, driven by the decrease in rate on our interest-bearing liabilities, partially offset by the lower yield on our interest-earning assets.assets, combined with the higher yield on our interest-bearing liabilities. Our average interest-earning assets grew by $224.4$461.2 million duringfrom the first nine months of 2021,prior year, with the average yield decreasing by 4918 basis points.points to 3.61%. In addition, our average interest-bearing liabilities grew by $36.7$312.5 million, during the 2021 period, while the rate on these liabilities decreased 72increased three basis points resulting in the slight improvement in net interest margin.to 0.38%.

 

The increase in average interest earninginterest-earning assets for the first nine monthshalf of 20212022 related primarily to a $186.6$460.3 million increase in our average loan balances combined with a $22.4 million increase in our average investment securities.balances. The decrease in yield on our interest-earning assets was driven by a 4827 basis point decrease in our loan yield primarily related to the interest rate reductions by the Federal Reserve.Reserve which occurred during 2020. Recently, the yield on our loan portfolio has begun to increase as the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 150 basis points during the first six months of 2022.

 

In addition, our

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The increase in average interest-bearing liabilities increased by $36.7 million duringfor the first nine monthshalf of 2021,2022 was driven by a $77.0 millionan increase in interest-bearing deposits partially offset byof $278.8 million and a $40.4$33.6 million decreaseincrease in FHLB advances and other borrowings. The decreaseborrowings, while the increase in cost of our interest-bearing liabilities was driven by a 72five basis point decreaseincrease on our interest-bearing deposits.

 

Our net interest spread was 3.39%3.23% for the first nine monthshalf of 20212022 compared to 3.16%3.44% for the same period of 2020.in 2021. The 2321 basis point increasedecrease in our net interest spread was a result of the 72 basis point decrease in cost on our interest-bearing liabilities, partially offsetdriven by the 4918 basis point decrease in yield on our interest-earning assets.

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Rate/Volume Analysis

Net interest income can be analyzed in terms of the impact of changing interest rates and changing volume. The following two tables set forth the effect which the varying levels of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the applicable rates have had on changes in net interest income for the periods presented.

 

  
 Three Months Ended
 September 30, 2021 vs. 2020 September 30, 2020 vs. 2019
 Increase (Decrease) Due to Increase (Decrease) Due to
(dollars in thousands)VolumeRateRate/
Volume
Total VolumeRateRate/
Volume
Total
Interest income         
Loans$  2,898(2,556)(321)21 $  3,078(2,514)(339)225
Investment securities73(23)(5)45 (25)(252) 11(266)
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with banks(6)13(2)5 304(620)(284)(600)
Total interest income2,965(2,566)(328)71 3,357(3,386)(612)  (641)
Interest expense         
Deposits276(1,556)(179)(1,459) 893(4,309)(600)(4,016)
FHLB advances and other borrowings---- (218)--(218)
Subordinated debentures1(6)-(5) 245(4)(6)235
Total interest expense277(1,562)(179)(1,464) 920(4,313)(606)(3,999)
Net interest income$  2,688(1,004)(149)1,535 $  2,437927(6)3,358
    
  Three Months Ended 
  June 30, 2022 vs. 2021  June 30, 2021 vs. 2020 
  Increase (Decrease) Due to  Increase (Decrease) Due to 
(dollars in thousands) Volume  Rate  Rate/
Volume
  Total  Volume  Rate  Rate/
Volume
  Total 
Interest income                        
Loans $5,417   (979)  (237)  4,201  $980   (2,040)  (85)  (1,145)
Investment securities  33   130   16   179   110   (175)  (50)  (115)
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with banks  (17)  212   (68)  127   10   (9)  (1)  - 
Total interest income  5,433   (637)  (289)  4,507   1,100   (2,224)  (136)  (1,260)
Interest expense                                
Deposits  195   602   127   924   318   (2,781)  (244)  (2,707)
FHLB advances and other borrowings  2,415   (2)  (2,309)  104   (175)  3,501   (3,500)  (174)
Subordinated debentures  1   24   -   25   1   (36)  -   (35)
Total interest expense  2,611   624   (2,182)  1,053   144   684   (3,744)  (2,916)
Net interest income $2,822   (1,261)  1,893   3,454  $956   (2,908)  3,608   1,656 

 

Net interest income, the largest component of our income, was $22.2$24.9 million for the thirdsecond quarter of 2022 and $21.4 million for the second quarter of 2021, and $20.6 million for the third quarter of 2020, a $1.5$3.5 million, or 7.4%16.2%, increase. The increase during 20212022 was driven by a $1.5$4.5 million decreaseincrease in interest expenseincome primarily due to lower rates on our interest-bearing liabilities.higher volume of loans. In addition, interest income remained stable as theexpense increased by $1.1 million due to an increase in loan volume offset the impact of a decrease in yield across all interest earning assets.FHLB advances and other borrowings at decreased rates.

 

  
 Nine Months Ended
 September 30, 2021 vs. 2020 September 30, 2020 vs. 2019
 Increase (Decrease) Due to Increase (Decrease) Due to
(dollars in thousands)VolumeRateRate/
Volume
Total VolumeRateRate/
Volume
Total
Interest income         
Loans$  4,994(6,565)(454)(2,025) $  11,246(6,067)(1,020)4,159
Investment securities281(354)(91)(164) (100)(505)31(574)
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with banks3(53)(1)(51) 565(1,136)(499)(1,070)
Total interest income5,278(6,972)(546)(2,240) 11,711(7,708)(1,488)2,515
Interest expense         
Deposits966(8,425)(727)(8,186) 2,672(8,212)(1,224)(6,764)
FHLB advances and other borrowings(324)(220)212(332) 360(470)(245)(355)
Subordinated debentures3(93)-(90) 783(8)(12)763
Total interest expense645(8,738)(515)(8,608) 3,815(8,690)(1,481)(6,356)
Net interest income$  4,6331,766(31)6,368 $  7,896982(7)8,871
          

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  Six Months Ended 
  June 30, 2022 vs. 2021  June 30, 2021 vs. 2020 
  Increase (Decrease) Due to  Increase (Decrease) Due to 
(dollars in thousands) Volume  Rate  Rate/
Volume
  Total  Volume  Rate  Rate/
Volume
  Total 
Interest income                        
Loans $9,012   (2,786)  (560)  5,666  $3,557   (5,230)  (373)  (2,046)
Investment securities  120   191   41   352   254   (351)  (113)  (210)
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with banks  (18)  195   (37)  140   67   (86)  (37)  (56)
Total interest income  9,114   (2,400)  (556)  6,158   3,878   (5,667)  (523)  (2,312)
Interest expense                                
Deposits  400   232   45   677   1,016   (7,005)  (808)  (6,797)
FHLB advances and other borrowings  70   2   40   112   (327)  3,096   (3,025)  (256)
Subordinated debentures  2   22   -   24   3   (94)  (1)  (92)
Total interest expense  472   256   85   813   692   (4,003)  (3,834)  (7,145)
Net interest income $8,642   (2,656)  (641)  5,345  $3,186   (1,664)  3,311   4,833 
                                 

Net interest income for the first nine monthshalf of 20212022 was $64.9$48.0 million compared to $58.5$42.7 million for 2020,2021, a $6.4$5.3 million, or 10.9%12.5%, increase. The increase in net interest income during 20212022 was driven by an $8.6a $6.2 million decrease in interest expense related to reduced rates on our deposit balances. In contrast, the decreaseincrease in interest income, was driven by lower rates on ourrelated primarily to loan portfolio which was partially offset by growth in loan balances compared to the 2020 period.growth.

 

Provision for LoanCredit Losses

We have established an allowanceThe provision for loancredit losses, throughwhich includes a provision for losses on unfunded commitments, is a charge to earnings to maintain the allowance for credit losses at a level consistent with management’s assessment of expected losses in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. On January 1, 2022, we adopted the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) methodology for estimating credit losses, chargedwhich resulted in an increase of $1.5 million in our allowance for credit losses and an increase of $2.0 million in our reserve for unfunded commitments. The tax-effected impact of these two items amounted to $2.8 million and was recorded as an expense onadjustment to our consolidated statementsretained earnings as of income.January 1, 2022. We review our loan portfolio periodically to evaluate our outstanding loans and to measure both the performance of the portfolio and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.credit losses on a quarterly basis. Please see the discussion included in Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 4 – Loans and Allowance for LoanCredit Losses for a description of the factors we consider in determining the amount of the provision we expense each period to maintain this allowance.

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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, weWe recorded a reversal of$1.8 million provision for loancredit losses expensein the second quarter of $6.02022, compared to a $1.9 million and $8.2 million which resulted in an allowance for loan losses of $36.1 million, or 1.51% of gross loans. Comparatively, our provision for loan losses was $11.1 million and $27.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 which resulted in an allowance for loan losses of $42.2 million, or 2.03% of gross loans. The reversal of provision expense in the second quarter of 2021. We recorded a provision expense of $2.9 million and a provision reversal of $2.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021, periodsrespectively. The $1.8 million provision in 2022, which included a $250,000 provision for unfunded commitments, was driven by a reduction$184.5 million in qualitative adjustment factors related to the overall improvement in economic and business conditions such as unemployment and hotel occupancy rates as well as a reduction in the historical loss percentages of our various loan categories due to the low charge-off percentagegrowth during the year. In addition, we downgradedsecond quarter, combined with a significant portion of our hotel loan portfolio during$52.2 million increase in unfunded commitments. The $2.9 million provision expense for the first quarterhalf of 2021 as we believe the tourism and hospitality industry remains at risk2022 included a $330,000 provision for unfunded commitments.

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Noninterest Income

The following table sets forth information related to our noninterest income.

       
  Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
 
(dollars in thousands) 2022  2021  2022  2021 
Mortgage banking income $1,184   1,983   2,678   6,616 
Service fees on deposit accounts  209   173   400   358 
ATM and debit card income  563   521   1,092   991 
Income from bank owned life insurance  315   331   630   598 
Net lender and referral fees on PPP loans  -   268   -   268 
Loss on disposal of fixed assets  (394)  -   (394)  - 
Other income  388   346   788   695 
Total noninterest income $2,265   3,622   5,194   9,526 

 

    
 

Three months ended

September 30,

 

Nine months ended

September 30,

(dollars in thousands)20212020 20212020
Mortgage banking income$   2,8296,277 9,44514,721
Service fees on deposit accounts199211 557670
ATM and debit card income542465 1,5321,258
Income from bank owned life insurance321270 919810
Net lender and referral fees on PPP loans-- 2682,247
Other income348361 1,0431,002
Total noninterest income $  4,239 7,584  13,764 20,708

Noninterest income decreased $3.3$1.4 million, or 44.1%37.5%, for the thirdsecond quarter of 20212022 as compared to the same period in 2020.2021. The decrease in total noninterest income resulted primarily from the following:

 

·Mortgage banking income decreased by $3.4 million,$799,000, or 54.9%40.3%, driven by low inventory in the housing market, lower refinance volumes, and a decrease in margin on loan sales. We do not expect mortgage origination volume to continue at levels seen in the prior year which will reduce the amount of mortgage banking income recorded in future periods in comparison to prior periods.
Net lender and referral fees on PPP loans were $268,000 during the second quarter of 2021, while there were no fees received during the current period.
Loss on disposal of assets of $394,000 was recorded during the second quarter of 2022 as we completed construction and relocated our headquarters in Greenville, South Carolina.

 

Partially offsetting the above decrease was an increase in ATM and debit card income of $77,000, or 16.6%, due to an increase in debit card transactions. In addition, income from bank owned life insurance increased $51,000 as we purchased an additional $7.5 million in life insurance policies earlier in the year.

Noninterest income decreased $6.9$4.3 million, or 33.5%45.5%, during the first nine monthshalf of 20212022 as compared to the same period of 2020.2021. The decrease in total noninterest income resulted primarily from decreases in mortgage banking income service fees on deposit accounts, and net lender and referral fees on PPP loans which declined $2.0 million as we originated and soldthe disposal of fixed assets from our PPP loans to a third party during the second quarter of 2020. Partially offsetting the above decreases was a $274,000 increase in ATM and debit card income.prior headquarters building.

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Noninterest expenses

The following table sets forth information related to our noninterest expenses.

 

      
 

Three months ended

September 30,

 

Nine months ended

September 30,

(dollars in thousands)20212020 20212020
Compensation and benefits $  7,468 6,666   20,97419,450
Mortgage production costs1,9562,666 7,0866,841
Occupancy1,6841,601 4,8714,631
Real estate owned (income) expenses(3)673 385673
Outside service and data processing costs1,2291,046 3,6093,170
Insurance244377 807995
Professional fees561395 1,4791,270
Marketing240165 623481
Other660594 1,8611,687
  Total noninterest expense $14,039 14,183  41,69539,198
       
          
  Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
 
(dollars in thousands) 2022  2021  2022  2021 
Compensation and benefits $9,915   8,724   19,371   17,834 
Occupancy  2,219   1,552   3,997   3,190 
Real estate owned expenses  -   1   -   388 
Outside service and data processing costs  1,528   1,391   3,062   2,704 
Insurance  367   262   628   563 
Professional fees  693   615   1,292   1,210 
Marketing  329   208   596   398 
Other  737   742   1,528   1,370 
Total noninterest expense $15,788   13,495   30,474   27,657 

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Noninterest expense was $14.0$15.8 million for the thirdsecond quarter of 2021,2022, a $144,000,$2.3 million, or 10.2%17.0%, decreaseincrease from noninterest expense of $14.2$13.5 million for the thirdsecond quarter of 2020.2021. The decreaseincrease in noninterest expensesexpense was driven primarily by the following:

 

·Mortgage production costs decreased by $710,000, or 26.7%, due primarily to less mortgage volume in the third quarter of 2021.
·Real estate owned expenses decreased by $676,000, or 100.45%, due to a large write-down on one piece of property during the prior year.

Partially offsetting the above decreases were the following:

·Compensation and benefits expense increased $801,000,$1.2 million, or 12.0%13.7%, relating primarily to an increase in salariesannual salary increases and incentive compensation. We hired 24compensation and benefits expense related to the hiring of new team membersmembers.
Occupancy costs increased $667,000, or 43.0%, driven by increased rent expense and depreciation on our new office in Charlotte, North Carolina, as well as additional costs associated with the relocation of our headquarters.
Insurance costs increased $105,000, or 40.1%, during the last 12 months, eightsecond quarter of which were hired in conjunction with the opening of our new Charlotte office.2022 related to higher FDIC insurance premiums.
·Outside service and data processing costs increased $183,000,$137,000, or 17.5%9.8%, primarilyduring the second quarter of 2022 related to increased item processing and electronic banking costs due to increased software licensing costs and ATM/debit card related expenses.transactions.
·Professional feesMarketing expenses increased $166,000,$121,000, or 42.0%58.2%, driven by increasesdue to an increase in director fees, legal fees,community outreach and other professional fees.sponsorships.
·Other noninterest expense increased by $66,000, or 11.1%, driven by increased business meals and dues and subscriptions.

 

Noninterest expense was $41.7$30.5 million for the first nine monthshalf of 2021,2022, a $2.5$2.8 million, or 6.4%10.2%, increase from noninterest expense of $27.7 million for the prior year.first half of 2021. The increase in total noninterest expense resultedwas driven primarily fromby increases in compensation and benefits, mortgage production costs, occupancy, and outside serviceservices and data processing costs.costs and marketing expenses as discussed above. Partially offsetting these increases was a decrease in real estate owned expenses during the 2022 period.

 

Our efficiency ratio was 53.2%58.2% for the thirdsecond quarter of 2022, compared to 53.9% for the second quarter of 2021 compared to 50.3%and 57.2% for the third quarterfirst half of 2020 and2022 compared to 53.0% for the first nine monthshalf of 2021 compared to 49.5% for the same period in 2020.2021. The efficiency ratio represents the percentage of one dollar of expense required to be incurred to earn a full dollar of revenue and is computed by dividing noninterest expense by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income. The higher ratio during the thirdsecond quarter of 2021,2022, compared to the thirdsecond quarter of 2020,2021, relates primarily to the decrease in mortgage banking income, while the higher ratio for the first nine months of 2021, compared to the same period of 2020, relates to the decrease in mortgage banking income, combined with the increase in noninterest expenses.income.

 

We incurred income tax expense of $4.4$2.3 million and $721,000$3.1 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively, and $10.4$4.7 million and $3.0$6.1 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively. Our effective tax rate was 23.1%23.5% and 23.5%22.7% for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively. The lowerhigher tax rate forduring the 2021 periodfirst six months of 2022 relates to the favorable taxlesser impact of certain equity compensation transactions.transactions during the period.

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Balance Sheet Review

 

Investment Securities

At SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, the $116.6$104.1 million in our investment securities portfolio represented approximately 4.2%3.2% of our total assets. Our available for sale investment portfolio included U.S. treasury securities, U.S.corporate bonds, US treasuries, US government agency securities, SBA securities, state and political subdivisions, asset-backed securities and mortgage-backed securities with a fair value of $113.8$99.0 million and an amortized cost of $114.1$111.8 million, resulting in an unrealized loss of $314,000.$12.8 million. At December 31, 2020,2021, the $98.4$124.3 million in our investment securities portfolio represented approximately 4.0%4.2% of our total assets, including investment securities with a fair value of $94.7$120.3 million and an amortized cost of $93.4$121.2 million for an unrealized gainloss of $1.3 million.$937,000.

 

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Loans

Since loans typically provide higher interest yields than other types of interest earning assets, a substantial percentage of our earning assets are invested in our loan portfolio. Average loans, excluding mortgage loans held for sale, for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 were $2.23$2.67 billion and $2.08$2.21 billion, respectively. Before the allowance for loancredit losses, total loans outstanding at SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 were $2.35$2.85 billion and $2.04$2.49 billion, respectively.

 

The principal component of our loan portfolio is loans secured by real estate mortgages. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, our loan portfolio included $2.05$2.43 billion, or 85.7%85.3%, of real estate loans, compared to $1.81$2.13 billion, or 84.6%85.5%, at December 31, 2020.2021. Most of our real estate loans are secured by residential or commercial property. We obtain a security interest in real estate, in addition to any other available collateral, in order to increase the likelihood of the ultimate repayment of the loan. Generally, we limit the loan-to-value ratio on loans to coincide with the appropriate regulatory guidelines. We attempt to maintain a relatively diversified loan portfolio to help reduce the risk inherent in concentration in certain types of collateral and business types. Home equity lines of credit totaled $155.0$161.5 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, of which approximately 50% were in a first lien position, while the remaining balance was second liens. At December 31, 2020,2021, our home equity lines of credit totaled $157.0$154.8 million, of which approximately 45%49% were in first lien positions, while the remaining balance was in second liens. The average home equity loan had a balance of approximately $81,000$80,000 and a loan to value of 60%71% as of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, compared to an average loan balance of $83,000$81,000 and a loan to value of approximately 62% as of December 31, 2020.2021. Further, 1.0%0.87% and 0.2%1.0% of our total home equity lines of credit were over 30 days past due as of SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. The increase in the past due percentage is related primarily to one loan.

 

Following is a summary of our loan composition at SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021. During the first ninesix months of 2021,2022, our loan portfolio increased by $246.2$355.3 million, or 11.5%14.3%, with a 18.4%13.8% increase in consumercommercial loans while commercialconsumer loans increased by 7.7%15.1% during the period. The majority of the increase was in loans secured by real estate. Our consumer real estate portfolio grew by $117.7 million and includes high quality 1-4 family consumer real estate loans. Our average consumer real estate loan currently has a principal balance of $447,000,$468,000, a term of 22 years, and an average rate of 3.48% as of June 30, 2022, compared to a principal balance of $454,000, a term of 21 years, and an average rate of 3.51% as of September 30, 2021, compared to a principal balance of $429,000, a term of 19 years, and an average rate of 3.82%3.47% as of December 31, 2020.2021.

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  June 30, 2022  December 31, 2021 
(dollars in thousands) Amount  %  of Total  Amount  %  of Total 
Commercial            
Owner occupied RE $551,544   19.39% $488,965   19.6%
Non-owner occupied RE  741,263   26.05%  666,833   26.8%
Construction  84,612   2.97%  64,425   2.6%
Business  389,790   13.70%  333,049   13.4%
Total commercial loans  1,767,209   62.11%  1,553,272   62.4%
Consumer                
Real estate  812,130   28.54%  694,401   27.9%
Home equity  161,512   5.68%  154,839   6.2%
Construction  76,878   2.70%  59,846   2.4%
Other  27,476   0.97%  27,519   1.1%
Total consumer loans  1,077,996   37.89%  936,605   37.6%
Total gross loans, net of deferred fees  2,845,205   100.0%  2,489,877   100.0%
Less—allowance for credit losses  (34,192)      (30,408)    
Total loans, net $2,811,013      $2,459,469     

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 September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
(dollars in thousands)Amount%  of Total Amount%  of Total
Commercial     
Owner occupied RE$    470,61419.7% $   433,32020.2%
Non-owner occupied RE628,52126.3% 585,26927.3%
Construction87,8923.7% 61,4672.9%
Business307,96912.9% 307,59914.4%
Total commercial loans1,494,99662.6% 1,387,65564.8%

 

Consumer

     
Real estate648,27627.1% 536,31125.0%
Home equity155,0496.5% 156,9577.3%
Construction57,4192.4% 40,5251.9%
Other33,3071.4% 21,4191.0%
Total consumer loans894,05137.4% 755,21235.2%
Total gross loans, net of deferred fees    2,389,047100.0% 2,142,867100.0%
Less—allowance for loan losses(36,075)  (44,149) 
Total loans, net$ 2,352,972  $2,098,718 

Nonperforming assets

 

Nonperforming assets

Nonperforming assets include real estate acquired through foreclosure or deed taken in lieu of foreclosure and loans on nonaccrual status. Generally, a loan is placed on nonaccrual status when it becomes 90 days past due as to principal or interest, or when we believe, after considering economic and business conditions and collection efforts, that the borrower’s financial condition is such that collection of the contractual principal or interest on the loan is doubtful. A payment of interest on a loan that is classified as nonaccrual is recognized as a reduction in principal when received. Our policy with respect to nonperforming loans requires the borrower to make a minimum of six consecutive payments in accordance with the loan terms and to show capacity to continue performing into the future before that loan can be placed back on accrual status. As of SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, we had no loans 90 days past due and still accruing.

 

Following is a summary of our nonperforming assets, including nonaccruing TDRs.

 

     
(dollars in thousands) September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
Commercial $   8,869 1,477
Consumer 2,279 3,083
Nonaccruing troubled debt restructurings 2,730 3,509
Total nonaccrual loans 13,878 8,069
Other real estate owned - 1,169
Total nonperforming assets $ 13,878 9,238
       
(dollars in thousands) June 30,
2022
  December 31,
2021
 
Commercial $259   270 
Consumer  383   1,642 
Nonaccruing troubled debt restructurings  2,289   2,952 
Total nonaccrual loans  2,931   4,864 
Other real estate owned  -   - 
Total nonperforming assets $2,931   4,864 

 

At SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, nonperforming assets were $13.9$2.9 million, or 0.50%0.09% of total assets and 0.58%0.10% of gross loans. Comparatively, nonperforming assets were $9.2$4.9 million, or 0.37%0.17% of total assets and 0.43%0.20% of gross loans at December 31, 2020.2021. Nonaccrual loans increased $5.8decreased $1.9 million during the first ninesix months of 20212022 due primarily to $9.6 million in additions of loans on nonaccrual status, partially offset by $2.4 million$724,000 of loans paid or charged off and $366,000$1.1 million of loans movedreturning to other real estate owned. The increase during the current period relates primarily to one client relationship which includes two commercial and one consumer real estate properties. On October 29, 2021 we sold the two commercial notes related to this relationship to a third-party at a discounted purchase price of $7.8 million which resulted in a combined charge-off of $812,000 on the two loans.accruing status.

 

The amount of foregone interest income on the nonaccrual loans in the first ninesix months of 2022 and 2021 was immaterial, while foregone interest income for the same period in 2020 was approximately $204,000.not material. At SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, the allowance for loancredit losses represented 260.0%1,166.70% and 482.4%619.47% of the total amount of nonperforming loans, respectively. A significant portion, or approximately 95%92%, of nonperforming loans at SeptemberJune 30, 2021,

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2022, was secured by real estate. We have evaluated the underlying collateral on these loans and believe that the collateral on these loans is sufficient to minimize future losses.

 

As a general practice, most of our commercial loans and a portion of our consumer loans are originated with relatively short maturities of less than ten years. As a result, when a loan reaches its maturity we frequently renew the loan and thus extend its maturity using similar credit standards as those used when the loan was first originated. Due to these loan practices, we may, at times, renew loans which are classified as nonaccrual after evaluating the loan’s collateral value and financial strength of its guarantors. Nonaccrual loans are renewed at terms generally consistent with the ultimate source of repayment and rarely at reduced rates. In these cases, we will generally seek additional credit enhancements, such as additional collateral or additional guarantees to further protect the loan. When a loan is no longer performing in accordance with its stated terms, we will typically seek performance under the guarantee.

 

In addition, at SeptemberJune 30, 2021, 85.7%2022, 85.3% of our loans were collateralized by real estate and 95%92.2% of our impaired loans were secured by real estate. We utilize third party appraisers to determine the fair value of collateral dependent loans. Our current loan and appraisal policies require us to obtain updated appraisals on an annual basis, either through a new external appraisal or an appraisal evaluation. Impaired loans are individually reviewed on a quarterly basis to determine the level of impairment. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, we did not have any impaired real estate loans carried at a value in excess of the appraised value. We typically charge-off a portion or create a specific reserve for impaired loans when we do not expect repayment to occur as agreed upon under the original terms of the loan agreement.

 

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At SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, impaired loans totaled $17.9$5.0 million, for which $3.7$4.7 million of these loans had a reserve of approximately $1.2$1.0 million allocated in the allowance. During the first ninesix months of 2022, the average recorded investment in impaired loans was approximately $7.0 million. Comparatively, impaired loans totaled $8.2 million at December 31, 2021 for which $2.9 million of these loans had a reserve of approximately $836,000 allocated in the allowance. During 2021, the average recorded investment in impaired loans was approximately $13.6$12.5 million. Comparatively, impaired loans totaled $13.0 million at December 31, 2020 for which $5.1 million of these loans had a reserve of approximately $1.7 million allocated in the allowance. During 2020, the average recorded investment in impaired loans was approximately $14.6 million.

 

We consider a loan to be a TDR when the debtor experiences financial difficulties and we provide concessions such that we will not collect all principal and interest in accordance with the original terms of the loan agreement. Concessions can relate to the contractual interest rate, maturity date, or payment structure of the note. As part of our workout plan for individual loan relationships, we may restructure loan terms to assist borrowers facing challenges in the current economic environment. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, we determined that we had loans totaling $6.8$5.8 million that we considered TDRs compared to $8.4$6.3 million as of December 31, 2020. The decrease during the first nine months of 2021 was driven by eight client relationships with loans totaling $1.4 million that were paid off or removed from TDR status during the period.2021.

Allowance for LoanCredit Losses

On January 1, 2022, we adopted CECL for estimating credit losses, which resulted in an increase of $1.5 million in our allowance for credit losses and an increase of $2.0 million in our reserve for unfunded commitments, which is recorded within other liabilities. The tax-effected impact of those two items amounted to $2.8 million and was recorded as an adjustment to our retained earnings as of January 1, 2022. The allowance for loan loss accounting in effect at December 31, 2021 and all prior periods was based on our estimate of probable incurred loan losses as of the reporting date.

The allowance for credit losses was $34.2 million, representing 1.20% of outstanding loans and providing coverage of 1,166.7%, of nonperforming loans at June 30, 2022 compared to $30.4 million, or 1.22% of outstanding loans and 625.22% of nonperforming loans at December 31, 2021. At June 30, 2021, the allowance for loan losses was $36.1$41.9 million, and $42.2 million at September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, or 1.51%1.86% of outstanding loans at September 30, 2021 and 2.03%619.47% of outstanding loans at September 30, 2020. At December 31, 2020, our allowance for loan losses was $44.1 million, or 2.06%nonperforming loans. The adoption of outstanding loans.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we charged-off $658,000 of loans and recorded $784,000 of recoveriesCECL on loans previously charged-off, for net recoveries of $126,000. Comparatively, we charged-off $2.4 million of loans and recorded $690,000 of recoveries on loans previously charged-off, resulting in net charge-offs of $1.7 million for the first nine months of 2020. The $8.1 million decrease inJanuary 1, 2022 increased the allowance for loancredit losses by $1.5 million. In addition, we recorded a provision for credit losses of $1.5 million during the first nine monthssecond quarter of 2021 was2022 driven by a reduction in qualitative adjustment factors related to the improvement in economic conditions at both the national and regional levels at September 30, 2021 and lower historical loss percentages applied to the various loan categories driven by fewer charge-offs. Partially offsetting these decreases were downgradesgrowth in our hotel loan portfolio as we believe the tourism and hospitality industry remains at risk of credit losses due to the pandemic.portfolio.

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Following is a summary of the activity in the allowance for loancredit losses.

 

     
 

Nine months ended

September 30,

 Year ended
(dollars in thousands)20212020 December 31, 2020
Balance, beginning of period$ 44,14916,642 16,642
Provision for (reversal of) loan losses(8,200)27,300 29,600
Loan charge-offs(658)(2,413) (3,414)
Loan recoveries784690 1,321
Net loan (charge-offs) recoveries126(1,723) (2,093)
Balance, end of period$ 36,07542,219 44,149
          
  Six months ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
(dollars in thousands) 2022  2021  2021 
Balance, beginning of period $30,408   44,149   44,149 
Adjustment for adoption of CECL  1,500   -   - 
Provision for (reversal of) credit losses  2,550   (2,200)  (12,400)
Loan charge-offs  (485)  (414)  (2,166)
Loan recoveries  219   377   825 
Net loan (charge-offs)  (266)  (37)  (1,341)
Balance, end of period $34,192   41,912   30,408 

 

Deposits and Other Interest-Bearing Liabilities

Our primary source of funds for loans and investments is our deposits and advances from the FHLB. In the past, we have chosen to obtain a portion of our certificates of deposits from areas outside of our market in order to obtain longer term deposits than are readily available in our local market. Our internal guidelines regarding the use of brokered CDs limit our brokered CDs to 20% of total deposits. In addition, we do not obtain time deposits of $100,000 or more through the Internet. These guidelines allow us to take advantage of the attractive terms that wholesale funding can offer while mitigating the related inherent risk.

 

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Our retail deposits represented $2.43$2.68 billion, or 100%93.5% of total deposits, while our wholesale deposits represented $187.5 million, or 6.5%, of total deposits at SeptemberJune 30, 2021.2022. At December 31, 2020,2021, retail deposits represented $2.12$2.56 billion, or 99.0% of our total deposits, and brokered CDs were $22.0 million, representing 1.0%100%, of our total deposits. Our loan-to-deposit ratio was 98%99% at SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and 100%97% at December 31, 2020.2021.

 

The following is a detail of our deposit accounts:

 

    
 September 30, December 31,
(dollars in thousands)2021 2020
Non-interest bearing$    720,444 $  576,610
Interest bearing:   
   NOW accounts331,167 268,739
   Money market accounts1,188,666 1,042,745
   Savings34,018 27,254
   Time, less than $100,00028,469 36,454
   Time and out-of-market deposits, $100,000 and over130,254 190,956
     Total deposits$ 2,433,018 $2,142,758
       
  June 30,  December 31, 
(dollars in thousands) 2022  2021 
Non-interest bearing $799,169   768,650 
Interest bearing:        
NOW accounts  364,189   401,788 
Money market accounts  1,320,329   1,201,099 
Savings  41,944   39,696 
Time, less than $250,000  62,340   68,179 
Time and out-of-market deposits, $250,000 and over  282,187   84,414 
Total deposits $2,870,158   2,563,826 

 

During the past 12 months, we continued our focus on increasing core deposits, which exclude out-of-market deposits and time deposits of $250,000 or more, in order to provide a relatively stable funding source for our loan portfolio and other earning assets. Our core deposits were $2.37$2.59 billion and $2.01$2.48 billion at SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively.

 

The following table shows the average balance amounts and the average rates paid on deposits.

 

   
 

Nine months ended

September 30,

 2021 2020
(dollars in thousands)AmountRate AmountRate
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits$    648,930-% $    490,343-%
Interest-bearing demand deposits298,7850.06% 248,3730.17%
Money market accounts1,110,5790.22% 963,8851.92%
Savings accounts31,8300.05% 20,9090.05%
Time deposits less than $100,00039,1360.48% 42,6491.49%
Time deposits greater than $100,000144,1030.87% 272,0261.86%
   Total deposits$ 2,273,3630.18% $ 2,038,1850.73%
       

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  Six months ended
June 30,
 
  2022  2021 
(dollars in thousands) Amount  Rate  Amount  Rate 
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits $769,844   0.00% $621,934   0.00%
Interest-bearing demand deposits  397,763   0.13%  289,640   0.06%
Money market accounts  1,214,062   0.30%  1,077,309   0.22%
Savings accounts  40,707   0.05%  30,750   0.05%
Time deposits less than $100,000  23,406   0.30%  32,393   0.52%
Time deposits greater than $100,000  195,334   0.39%  161,997   0.91%
Total deposits $2,641,116   0.19% $2,214,023   0.19%

 

During the first ninesix months of 2021,2022, our average transaction account balances increased by $366.6$427.1 million, or 21.3%19.3%, from the prior year, while our average time deposit balances decreasedincreased by $131.4 million,$24,000, or 41.87%12.5%.

 

All of our time deposits are certificates of deposits. The maturity distribution of our time deposits of $100,000$250,000 or more at SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 was as follows:

 

(dollars in thousands)September 30, 2021
Three months or less$   38,735 
Over three through six months38,216 
Over six  through twelve months26,026 
Over twelve months27,277 
   Total$ 130,254 
    
(dollars in thousands) June 30, 2022 
Three months or less $125,510 
Over three through six months  69,975 
Over six  through twelve months  74,329 
Over twelve months  12,373 
   Total $282,187 

 

Time deposits that meet or exceed the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000 at SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 were $86.5$282.2 million and $130.9$84.4 million, respectively.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Liquidity represents the ability of a company to convert assets into cash or cash equivalents without significant loss, and the ability to raise additional funds by increasing liabilities. Liquidity management involves monitoring our sources and uses of funds in order to meet our day-to-day cash flow requirements while maximizing profits. Liquidity management is made more complicated because different balance sheet components are subject to varying degrees of management control. For example, the timing of maturities of our investment portfolio is fairly predictable and subject to a high degree of control at the time investment decisions are made. However, net deposit inflows and outflows are far less predictable and are not subject to the same degree of control. We have not experienced any unusual pressure on our deposit balances or our liquidity position as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

At SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 our cash and cash equivalents totaled $128.5$182.1 million and $100.7$167.2 million, respectively, or 4.6%5.5% and 4.1%5.7% of total assets, respectively. Our investment securities at SeptemberJune 30 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 amounted to $116.6$104.1 million and $98.4$124.3 million, respectively, or 4.2%3.2% and 4.0%4.2% of total assets, respectively. Investment securities traditionally provide a secondary source of liquidity since they can be converted into cash in a timely manner.

 

Our ability to maintain and expand our deposit base and borrowing capabilities serves as our primary source of liquidity. We plan to meet our future cash needs through the liquidation of temporary investments, the generation of deposits, loan payoffs, and from additional borrowings. In addition, we will receive cash upon the maturity and sale of loans and the maturity of investment securities. We maintain five federal funds purchased lines of credit with correspondent banks totaling $118.5 million for which there were no borrowings against the lines of credit at SeptemberJune 30, 2021.2022.

 

We are also a member of the FHLB, from which applications for borrowings can be made. The FHLB requires that securities, qualifying mortgage loans, and stock of the FHLB owned by the Bank be pledged to secure any advances from the FHLB. The unused borrowing capacity currently available from the FHLB at SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 was $552.1$556.6 million, based primarily on the Bank’s qualifying mortgages available to secure any future borrowings. However, we are able to pledge additional securities to the FHLB in order to increase our available borrowing capacity. In addition, at SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 we had $243.1$315.2 million and $206.2$254.5 million, respectively, of letters of credit outstanding with the FHLB to secure client deposits.

 

We also have a line of credit with another financial institution for $15.0 million, which was unused at SeptemberJune 30, 2021.2022. The line of credit haswas renewed on December 21, 2021 at an interest rate of LIBOROne Month CME Term SOFR plus 3.50%3.5% and a maturity date of December 31, 2021.20, 2023.

 

We believe that our existing stable base of core deposits, federal funds purchased lines of credit with correspondent banks, and borrowings from the FHLB will enable us to successfully meet our long-term liquidity needs. However, as short-term liquidity needs arise, we have the ability to sell a portion of our investment securities portfolio to meet those needs.

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Total shareholders’ equity was $265.6$282.6 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and $228.3$277.9 million at December 31, 2020.2021. The $37.3$4.7 million increase from December 31, 20202021 is primarily related to net income of $34.7$15.2 million during the first ninesix months of 2021,2022 and stock option exercises and equity compensation expenses of $3.9$1.7 million, partially offset by a $1.3$9.4 million decrease in other comprehensive loss.loss and the tax-effected impact of $2.8 million of expense related to the adoption of CECL recorded as an adjustment to retained earnings.

 

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The following table shows the return on average assets (net income divided by average total assets), return on average equity (net income divided by average equity), equity to assets ratio (average equity divided by average assets), and tangible common equity ratio (total equity less preferred stock divided by total assets) annualized for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and the year ended December 31, 2020.2021. Since our inception, we have not paid cash dividends.

 

    
 September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
Return on average assets1.78 % 0.76 %
Return on average equity19.02 % 8.49 %
Return on average common equity19.02 % 8.49 %
Average equity to average assets ratio9.37 % 9.01 %
Tangible common equity to assets ratio9.54 % 9.20 %
       
  June 30, 2022  December 31, 2021 
Return on average assets  1.01%  1.75%
Return on average equity  10.95%  18.64%
Return on average common equity  10.95%  18.64%
Average equity to average assets ratio  9.21%  9.39%
Tangible common equity to assets ratio  8.60%  9.50%

 

Under the capital adequacy guidelines, regulatory capital is classified into two tiers. These guidelines require an institution to maintain a certain level of Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital to risk-weighted assets. Tier 1 capital consists of common shareholders’ equity, excluding the unrealized gain or loss on securities available for sale, minus certain intangible assets. In determining the amount of risk-weighted assets, all assets, including certain off-balance sheet assets, are multiplied by a risk-weight factor of 0% to 100% based on the risks believed to be inherent in the type of asset. Tier 2 capital consists of Tier 1 capital plus the general reserve for loan losses, subject to certain limitations. We are also required to maintain capital at a minimum level based on total average assets, which is known as the Tier 1 leverage ratio.

 

Regulatory capital rules, adopted in July 2013 and fully-phased in as of January 1, 2019, which we refer to Basel III, impose minimum capital requirements for bank holding companies and banks. The Basel III rules apply to all national and state banks and savings associations regardless of size and bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies other than “small bank holding companies,” generally holding companies with consolidated assets of less than $3 billion (such as the Company). Although we had over $3 billion in assets at June 30, 2022, under Federal Reserve guidance, the Company will maintain its status as a “small bank holding company” until March 2023. In order to avoid restrictions on capital distributions or discretionary bonus payments to executives, a covered banking organization must maintain a “capital conservation buffer” on top of our minimum risk-based capital requirements. This buffer must consist solely of common equity Tier 1, but the buffer applies to all three measurements (common equity Tier 1, Tier 1 capital and total capital). The capital conservation buffer consists of an additional amount of CET1 equal to 2.5% of risk-weighted assets.

 

To be considered “well-capitalized” for purposes of certain rules and prompt corrective action requirements, the Bank must maintain a minimum total risked-based capital ratio of at least 10%, a total Tier 1 capital ratio of at least 8%, a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of at least 6.5%, and a leverage ratio of at least 5%. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, our capital ratios exceed these ratios and we remain “well capitalized.”

 

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The following table summarizes the capital amounts and ratios of the Bank and the regulatory minimum requirements.

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  June 30, 2022 
  Actual  For capital
adequacy purposes
minimum plus the
capital conservation
buffer
  To be well capitalized
under prompt
corrective
action provisions
minimum
 
(dollars in thousands) Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio 
Total Capital (to risk weighted assets) $347,708   13.45% $271,451   10.50% $258,525   10.00%
Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)  315,369   12.20%  219,746   8.50%  206,820   8.00%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)  315,369   12.20%  180,967   7.00%  168,041   6.50%
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)  315,369   10.01%  125,964   4.00%  157,455   5.00%
                         

  December 31, 2021 
  Actual  For capital
adequacy purposes
minimum plus the
capital conservation
buffer
  To be well capitalized
under prompt
corrective
action provisions
minimum
 
(dollars in thousands) Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio 
Total Capital (to risk weighted assets) $331,052   14.36% $242,048   10.50% $230,522   10.00%
Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)  302,217   13.11%  195,944   8.50%  184,418   8.00%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)  302,217   13.11%  161,365   7.00%  149,839   6.50%
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)  302,217   10.55%  114,537   4.00%  143,172   5.00%

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  September 30, 2021
 ActualFor capital
adequacy purposes
minimum plus the capital conservation
buffer
To be well capitalized
under prompt
corrective
action provisions
minimum
(dollars in thousands)AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
Total Capital (to risk weighted assets)$ 317,65914.34%$ 232,56710.50%$ 221,49210.00%
Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)289,86913.09%188,2688.50%177,1948.00%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)289,86913.09%155,0447.00%143,9706.50%
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)289,86910.60%109,3604.00%136,7005.00%

  

December 31, 2020

 ActualFor capital
adequacy purposes
minimum plus the
capital conservation
buffer
To be well capitalized
under prompt
corrective
action provisions
minimum
(dollars in thousands)AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
Total Capital (to risk weighted assets)$ 279,41413.92%$ 160,5548.00%$ 200,69310.00%
Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)254,09212.66%120,4166.00%160,5548.00%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)254,09212.66%90,3124.50%130,4516.50%
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)254,09210.26%99,0944.00%123,8675.00%

The following table summarizes the capital amounts and ratios of the Company and the minimum regulatory requirements.

 

   
  

September 30, 2021

 ActualFor capital
adequacy purposes
minimum plus the
capital conservation
buffer (1)
To be well capitalized
under prompt
corrective
action provisions
minimum
(dollars in thousands)AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
Total Capital (to risk weighted assets)$ 329,66714.88%$ 232,55610.50%N/AN/A
Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)278,87712.59%188,5158.50%N/AN/A
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)265,87712.00%155,0377.00%N/AN/A
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)278,87710.20%109,3814.00%N/AN/A
       
  June 30, 2022 
  Actual  For capital
adequacy purposes
minimum plus the
capital conservation
buffer (1)
  To be well capitalized
under prompt
corrective
action provisions
minimum
 
(dollars in thousands) Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio 
Total Capital (to risk weighted assets) $361,119   13.97% $271,451   10.50%  N/A   N/A 
Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)  305,780   11.83%  219,746   8.50%  N/A   N/A 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)  292,780   11.33%  180,967   7.00%  N/A   N/A 
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)  305,780   9.71%  125,980   4.00%  N/A   N/A 
                         

 

  

December 31, 2020

 ActualFor capital
adequacy purposes
minimum plus the
capital conservation
buffer (1)
To be well capitalized
under prompt
corrective
action provisions
minimum
(dollars in thousands)AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
Total Capital (to risk weighted assets) $ 288,59314.38%$ 160,5548.00%N/AN/A
Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)240,27111.97%120,4166.00%N/AN/A
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)227,27111.32%90,3124.50%N/AN/A
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)240,2719.70%99,0944.00%N/AN/A
        
  December 31, 2021 
  Actual  For capital
adequacy purposes
minimum plus the
capital conservation
buffer (1)
  To be well capitalized
under prompt
corrective
action provisions
minimum
 
(dollars in thousands) Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio 
Total Capital (to risk weighted assets) $343,476   14.90% $242,048   10.50%  N/A   N/A 
Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)  291,641   12.65%  195,944   8.50%  N/A   N/A 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)  278,641   12.09%  161,365   7.00%  N/A   N/A 
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)  291,641   10.18%  114,555   4.00%  N/A   N/A 

(1)Under the Federal Reserve’s Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement, the Company is not subject to the minimum capital adequacy and capital conservation buffer capital requirements at the holding company level, unless otherwise advised by the Federal Reserve (such capital requirements are applicable only at the Bank level). Although the minimum regulatory capital requirements are not applicable to the Company, we calculate these ratios for our own planning and monitoring purposes.

The ability of the Company to pay cash dividends is dependent upon receiving cash in the form of dividends from the Bank. The dividends that may be paid by the Bank to the Company are subject to legal limitations and regulatory capital requirements. Since our inception, we have not paid cash dividends.

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Effect of Inflation and Changing Prices

 

The effect of relative purchasing power over time due to inflation has not been taken into account in our consolidated financial statements. Rather, our financial statements have been prepared on an historical cost basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Unlike most industrial companies, our assets and liabilities are primarily monetary in nature. Therefore, the effect of changes in interest rates will have a more significant impact on our performance than will the effect of changing prices and inflation in general. In addition, interest rates may generally increase as the rate of inflation increases, although not necessarily in the same magnitude. As discussed previously, we seek to manage the relationships between interest sensitive assets and liabilities in order to protect against wide rate fluctuations, including those resulting from inflation.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Risk

 

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend money to a client as long as the client has not violated any material condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require the payment of a fee. At SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, unfunded commitments to extend credit were $574.7$738.6 million, of which $182.8$273.8 million were at fixed rates and $391.9$465.0 million were at variable rates. At December 31, 2020,2021, unfunded commitments to extend credit were $480.1$618.7 million, of which approximately $114.6$205.4 million were at fixed rates and $365.5$413.3 million were at variable rates. A significant portion of the unfunded commitments related to commercial business loans and consumer home equity lines of credit. We evaluate each client’s credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by us upon extension of credit, is based on our credit evaluation of the borrower. The type of collateral varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and commercial and residential real estate. Following the adoption of CECL on January 1, 2022, we recorded a reserve for unfunded commitments of $2.0 million, or 0.31% of total unfunded commitments. As of June 30, 2022, the reserve for unfunded commitments was $2.3 million or 0.32% of total unfunded commitments.

 

At SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, there were commitments under letters of credit for $10.1$12.3 million and $8.7$10.2 million, respectively. The credit risk and collateral involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. Since most of the letters of credit are expected to expire without being drawn upon, they do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

 

At September 30, 2021, there were commitments of $35.4 million related to the construction of a new headquarters building of which $18.4 million had been paid through the end of the third quarter of 2021.

Except as disclosed in this report, we are not involved in off-balance sheet contractual relationships, unconsolidated related entities that have off-balance sheet arrangements or transactions that could result in liquidity needs or other commitments that significantly impact earnings.

 

Market Risk and Interest Rate SensitivityCritical Accounting Estimates

 

Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and rates, which principally arises from interest rate risk inherent in our lending, investing, deposit gathering, and borrowing activities. Other types of market risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk and commodity price risk, do not generally arise in the normal course of our business.

We actively monitor and manage our interest rate risk exposure in order to control the mix and maturities of our assets and liabilities utilizing a process we call asset/liability management. The essential purposes of asset/liability management are to seek to ensure adequate liquidity and to maintain an appropriate balance between interest sensitive assets and liabilities in order to minimize potentially adverse impacts on earnings from changes in market interest rates. Our asset/liability management committee (“ALCO”) monitors and considers methods of managing exposure to interest rate risk. We have both an internal ALCO consisting of senior management that meets at various times during each month and a board ALCO that meets monthly. The ALCOs are responsible for maintaining the level of interest rate sensitivity of our interest sensitive assets and liabilities within board-approved limits.

As of September 30, 2021, the following table summarizes the forecasted impact on net interest income using a base case scenario given upward and downward movements in interest rates of 100, 200, and 300 basis points

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based on forecasted assumptions of prepayment speeds, nominal interest rates and loan and deposit repricing rates. Estimates are based on current economic conditions, historical interest rate cycles and other factors deemed to be relevant. However, underlying assumptions may be impacted in future periods which were not known to management at the time of the issuance of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Therefore, management’s assumptions may or may not prove valid. No assurance can be given that changing economic conditions and other relevant factors impacting our net interest income will not cause actual occurrences to differ from underlying assumptions. In addition, this analysis does not consider any strategic changes to our balance sheet which management may consider as a result of changes in market conditions.

Interest rate scenarioChange in net interest
income from base
Up 300 basis points17.55%
Up 200 basis points11.88%
Up 100 basis points6.01%
Base-
Down 100 basis points(2.09)%
Down 200 basis points(3.18)%
Down 300 basis points(3.84)%

Critical Accounting Policies

We have adopted various accounting policies that govern the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and with general practices within the banking industry in the preparation of our financial statements. Our significant accounting policies are described in the footnotes to our audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2020, as filed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Certain accounting policies inherently involve significanta greater reliance on the use of estimates, assumptions and judgments and, assumptions by us thatas such, have a material impact on the carrying valuegreater possibility of certain assets and liabilities. We consider these accounting policies toproducing results that could be critical accounting policies. The judgment and assumptions we use are based on historical experience and other factors,materially different than originally reported, which we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Our Critical Accounting Policies are the allowance for loan losses, fair value of financial instruments and income taxes. Because of the nature of the judgment and assumptions we make, actual results could differ from these judgments and estimates that could have a material impact on the carrying values of our assets and liabilities and our results of operations. A brief discussionOf the significant accounting policies used in the preparation of eachour consolidated financial statements, we have identified certain items as critical accounting policies based on the associated estimates, assumptions, judgments and complexity. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of these areas appearsFinancial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Estimates” in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K. During10-K for the first three monthsyear ended December 31, 2021, for a description our significant accounting policies that use critical accounting estimates.

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We have historically identified the determination of the allowance for loan losses as a significant accounting policy that uses critical accounting estimates. On January 1, 2022, we did notadopted the new CECL accounting methodology that requires entities to estimate and recognize an allowance for lifetime expected credit losses for loans and other financial assets measured at amortized cost. In prior periods, our allowance was based on the incurred loss methodology where we recognized an allowance for loan losses based on probable incurred losses. We believe that the accounting estimates relating to the allowance for credit losses is also a “critical accounting policy” as:

changes in the provision for credit losses can materially affect our financial results;
estimates relating to the allowance for credit losses require us to project future borrower performance, including cash flows, delinquencies and charge-offs, along with, when applicable, collateral values, based on a reasonable and supportable forecast period utilizing forward-looking economic scenarios in order to estimate lifetime probability of default and loss given default;
the allowance for credit losses is influenced by factors outside of our control such as changes in projected economic conditions, real estate markets or particular industry conditions which may materially impact asset quality and the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses; and
considerable judgment is required to determine whether the models used to generate the allowance for credit losses produce an estimate that is sufficient to encompass the current view of lifetime expected credit losses.

Because our estimates of the allowance for credit losses involve judgment and are influenced by factors outside our control, there is uncertainty inherent in these estimates. Our estimate of lifetime expected credit losses is inherently uncertain because it is highly sensitive to changes in economic conditions and other factors outside of our control. Changes in such estimates could significantly alter the manner in which we appliedimpact our Criticalallowance and provision for credit losses. See Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies or developed related assumptions and estimates.in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report for a discussion of our Allowance for Credit Losses.

Accounting, Reporting, and Regulatory Matters

 

See Note 1 – NatureSummary of Business and Basis of PresentationSignificant Accounting Policies in the accompanying condensed notes to consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report for details of recently issued accounting pronouncements and their expected impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and rates, which principally arises from interest rate risk inherent in our lending, investing, deposit gathering, and borrowing activities. Other types of market risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk and commodity price risk, do not generally arise in the normal course of our business.

We actively monitor and manage our interest rate risk exposure in order to control the mix and maturities of our assets and liabilities utilizing a process we call asset/liability management. The essential purposes of asset/liability management are to seek to ensure adequate liquidity and to maintain an appropriate balance between interest sensitive assets and liabilities in order to minimize potentially adverse impacts on earnings from changes in market interest rates. Our asset/liability management committee (“ALCO”) monitors and considers methods of managing exposure to interest rate risk. We have both an internal ALCO consisting of senior management that meets at various times during each month and a board ALCO that meets monthly. The ALCOs are responsible for maintaining the level of interest rate sensitivity of our interest sensitive assets and liabilities within board-approved limits.

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As of June 30, 2022, the following table summarizes the forecasted impact on net interest income using a "smaller reporting company"base case scenario given upward and downward movements in interest rates of 100, 200, and 300 basis points based on forecasted assumptions of prepayment speeds, nominal interest rates and loan and deposit repricing rates. Estimates are based on current economic conditions, historical interest rate cycles and other factors deemed to be relevant. However, underlying assumptions may be impacted in future periods which were not known to management at the time of the issuance of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Therefore, management’s assumptions may or may not prove valid. No assurance can be given that changing economic conditions and other relevant factors impacting our net interest income will not cause actual occurrences to differ from underlying assumptions. In addition, this analysis does not consider any strategic changes to our balance sheet which management may consider as defined by Item 10a result of Regulation S-K, the Company is not required to provide information required by this Item.changes in market conditions.

Interest rate scenarioChange in net interest
income from base
Up 300 basis points(0.25)%
Up 200 basis points0.17%
Up 100 basis points0.49%
Base-
Down 100 basis points(4.85)%
Down 200 basis points(7.09)%
Down 300 basis points(8.01)%

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Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file and submit under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the threesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

We are a party to claims and lawsuits arising in the course of normal business activities. Management is not aware of any material pending legal proceedings against the Company which, if determined adversely, would have a material adverse impact on the company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS.

Investing in shares of our common stock involves certain risks, including those identified and described in Item 1A. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020,2021, as well as cautionary statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including those under the caption “Cautionary Warning Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” set forth in Part I, Item 2 of this Form 10-Q, risks and matters described elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, and in our other filings with the SEC.

 

There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A. of Part I in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.

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

(a)Not applicable.
(b)Not applicable.
(c)Issuer Purchases of Registered Equity Securities

 

The following table reflects share repurchase activity during the thirdsecond quarter of 2021:2022:

 

        (d) Maximum
       (c) Total Number (or
       Number of Approximate
       Shares (or Dollar Value) of
       Units) Shares (or
  (a) Total    Purchased as Units) that May
  Number of    Part of Publicly Yet Be
  Shares (or (b) Average Announced Purchased
  Units) Price Paid per Plans or Under the Plans
Period Purchased Share (or Unit) Programs or Programs
July 1 – July 31-$ --388,612
AugustApril 1, 2022 August 31April 30, 2022      - ---388,612--
SeptemberMay 1, 2022 September 30May 31, 2022 -- -- 388,612--
TotalJune 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022      - -- - 388,612*-399,026*
Total---399,026*

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*On March 9, 2021,June 21, 2022, the Company announced a share repurchase plan allowing us to repurchase up to 388,612399,026 shares of our common stock (the “Repurchase Plan”). As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, we have not repurchased any of the shares authorized for repurchase under the Repurchase Plan. The Company is not obligated to purchase any such shares under the Repurchase Plan, and the Repurchase Plan may be discontinued, suspended or restarted at any time; however, repurchases under the Repurchase Plan after December 31, 20212022 would require additional approval of our Board of Directors and the Federal Reserve.

Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

None.

Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

Not applicable.

Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION.

None.

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Item 6. EXHIBITS.

The exhibits required to be filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are listed in the Index to Exhibits attached hereto and are incorporated herein by reference.

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit
Number
 Description
   
31.1 Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the Principal Executive Officer.
   
31.2 Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the Principal Financial Officer.
   
32 Section 1350 Certifications.
   
101 The following materials from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Southern First Bancshares, Inc. for the quarter ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
   
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
______ ________________________________________________

 

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SIGNATURES

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

 

 SOUTHERN FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.
 Registrant
  
Date: NovemberAugust 2, 20212022/s/ R. Arthur Seaver, Jr.
 R. Arthur Seaver, Jr.
 Chief Executive Officer (Principal
(Principal
Executive Officer)
  
Date: NovemberAugust 2, 20212022/s/ Michael D. Dowling
 Michael D. Dowling
 Chief Financial Officer (Principal
(Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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