UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021
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  001-33572
Bank of Marin Bancorp
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
California 20-8859754
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)
504 Redwood Blvd. Suite 100NovatoCA 94947
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (415) 763-4520

Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and formal fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, no par value and attached Share Purchase RightsBMRCThe Nasdaq Stock 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 Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes                   No  
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Yes                   No 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.   
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

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

As of October 31, 2020,April 30, 2021, there were 13,615,56313,210,129 shares of common stock outstanding.



TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
   
PART I
   
ITEM 1.
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
ITEM 2.
   
ITEM 3.
   
ITEM 4.
   
PART II
   
ITEM 1.
   
ITEM 1A.
   
ITEM 2.
   
ITEM 3.
   
ITEM 4.
   
ITEM 5.
   
ITEM 6.
   



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PART I       FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.  Financial Statements 
BANK OF MARIN BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION 
September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 20192020
(in thousands, except share data; unaudited)September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Assets  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$213,584 $183,388 
Investment securities 
Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost117,350 137,413 
Available-for-sale, at fair value413,464 432,260 
Total investment securities530,814 569,673 
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $22,113 and $16,677 at
September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively
2,085,878 1,826,609 
Bank premises and equipment, net5,266 6,070 
Goodwill30,140 30,140 
Core deposit intangible4,045 4,684 
Operating lease right-of-use assets26,041 11,002 
Interest receivable and other assets79,457 75,714 
Total assets$2,975,225 $2,707,280 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity  
Liabilities  
Deposits  
Non-interest bearing$1,383,719 $1,128,823 
Interest bearing 
Transaction accounts156,061 142,329 
Savings accounts192,764 162,817 
Money market accounts738,661 804,710 
Time accounts98,084 97,810 
Total deposits2,569,289 2,336,489 
Borrowings and other obligations99 212 
Subordinated debenture2,760 2,708 
Operating lease liabilities27,527 12,615 
Interest payable and other liabilities17,980 18,468 
Total liabilities2,617,655 2,370,492 
Stockholders' Equity  
Preferred stock, no par value,
    Authorized - 5,000,000 shares, NaN issued
Common stock, no par value,
    Authorized - 30,000,000 shares;
    Issued and outstanding - 13,605,363 and 13,577,008 at
    September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively
129,284 129,058 
Retained earnings215,976 203,227 
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes12,310 4,503 
Total stockholders' equity357,570 336,788 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$2,975,225 $2,707,280 

(in thousands, except share data; unaudited)March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Assets  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$142,819 $200,320 
Investment securities: 
Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (net of 0 allowance for credit losses at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 )
151,970 109,036 
Available-for-sale, at fair value (net of 0 allowance for credit losses at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 )
518,568 392,351 
Total investment securities670,538 501,387 
Loans, at amortized cost2,121,772 2,088,556 
Allowance for credit losses(19,958)(22,874)
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses
2,101,814 2,065,682 
Bank premises and equipment, net4,604 4,919 
Goodwill30,140 30,140 
Core deposit intangible3,627 3,831 
Operating lease right-of-use assets24,559 25,612 
Interest receivable and other assets80,032 80,035 
Total assets$3,058,133 $2,911,926 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity  
Liabilities  
Deposits  
Non-interest bearing$1,445,282 $1,354,650 
Interest bearing 
Transaction accounts176,390 183,552 
Savings accounts224,748 201,507 
Money market accounts714,824 667,107 
Time accounts94,955 97,433 
Total deposits2,656,199 2,504,249 
Borrowings and other obligations30 58 
Subordinated debenture2,777 
Operating lease liabilities25,993 27,062 
Interest payable and other liabilities25,619 19,527 
Total liabilities2,707,841 2,553,673 
Stockholders' Equity  
Preferred stock, no par value,
    Authorized - 5,000,000 shares, NaN issued
Common stock, no par value,
Authorized - 30,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding - 13,326,509 and 13,500,453 at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
118,386 125,905 
Retained earnings225,600 219,747 
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes6,306 12,601 
Total stockholders' equity350,292 358,253 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$3,058,133 $2,911,926 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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BANK OF MARIN BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Three months endedNine months endedThree months ended
(in thousands, except per share amounts; unaudited)(in thousands, except per share amounts; unaudited)September 30, 2020September 30, 2019September 30, 2020September 30, 2019(in thousands, except per share amounts; unaudited)March 31, 2021March 31, 2020
Interest incomeInterest income   Interest income  
Interest and fees on loansInterest and fees on loans$21,776 $21,525 $63,880 $63,208 Interest and fees on loans$20,661 $20,887 
Interest on investment securitiesInterest on investment securities3,343 3,382 11,249 11,242 Interest on investment securities3,129 4,165 
Interest on federal funds sold and due from banksInterest on federal funds sold and due from banks50 425 421 754 Interest on federal funds sold and due from banks42 332 
Total interest incomeTotal interest income25,169 25,332 75,550 75,204 Total interest income23,832 25,384 
Interest expenseInterest expense  Interest expense 
Interest on interest-bearing transaction accountsInterest on interest-bearing transaction accounts41 101 146 269 Interest on interest-bearing transaction accounts39 66 
Interest on savings accountsInterest on savings accounts17 17 50 52 Interest on savings accounts19 16 
Interest on money market accountsInterest on money market accounts377 855 1,731 2,406 Interest on money market accounts286 971 
Interest on time accountsInterest on time accounts133 147 436 441 Interest on time accounts96 161 
Interest on borrowings and other obligationsInterest on borrowings and other obligations75 Interest on borrowings and other obligations
Interest on subordinated debentureInterest on subordinated debenture35 57 124 175 Interest on subordinated debenture1,361 49 
Total interest expenseTotal interest expense603 1,181 2,490 3,418 Total interest expense1,801 1,265 
Net interest incomeNet interest income24,566 24,151 73,060 71,786 Net interest income22,031 24,119 
Provision for loan losses1,250 400 5,450 400 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses23,316 23,751 67,610 71,386 
(Reversal of) provision for credit losses on loans(Reversal of) provision for credit losses on loans(2,929)2,200 
Net interest income after (reversal of) provision for credit lossesNet interest income after (reversal of) provision for credit losses24,960 21,919 
Non-interest incomeNon-interest income  Non-interest income 
Wealth Management and Trust ServicesWealth Management and Trust Services488 504 
Debit card interchange feesDebit card interchange fees366 360 
Service charges on deposit accountsService charges on deposit accounts284 439 1,028 1,403 Service charges on deposit accounts281 451 
Wealth Management and Trust Services450 495 1,375 1,406 
Debit card interchange fees, net383 406 1,051 1,200 
Merchant interchange fees, net63 79 183 253 
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance232 795 741 970 
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance, netEarnings on bank-owned life insurance, net257 275 
Dividends on Federal Home Loan Bank stockDividends on Federal Home Loan Bank stock149 202 503 591 Dividends on Federal Home Loan Bank stock149 208 
Merchant interchange feesMerchant interchange fees57 73 
Gains on sale of investment securities, netGains on sale of investment securities, net915 55 Gains on sale of investment securities, net800 
Other incomeOther income229 305 927 888 Other income228 449 
Total non-interest incomeTotal non-interest income1,790 2,721 6,723 6,766 Total non-interest income1,826 3,120 
Non-interest expenseNon-interest expense  Non-interest expense 
Salaries and related benefitsSalaries and related benefits8,638 8,412 25,979 26,426 Salaries and related benefits9,208 9,477 
Occupancy and equipmentOccupancy and equipment1,776 1,507 5,100 4,616 Occupancy and equipment1,751 1,663 
Professional servicesProfessional services863 544 
Data processingData processing819 786 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization539 573 1,591 1,701 Depreciation and amortization459 526 
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance181 299 354 
Data processing822 923 2,437 2,942 
Professional services655 580 1,749 1,701 
Directors' expense184 189 533 555 
Information technologyInformation technology256 279 758 822 Information technology313 250 
Amortization of core deposit intangibleAmortization of core deposit intangible213 222 639 665 Amortization of core deposit intangible204 213 
Provision for losses on off-balance sheet commitments248 610 129 
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insuranceFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance179 
Directors' expenseDirectors' expense175 174 
Charitable contributionsCharitable contributions481 111 921 377 Charitable contributions31 167 
(Reversal of) provision for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments(Reversal of) provision for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments(590)102 
Other expenseOther expense1,245 1,403 4,232 4,356 Other expense1,410 1,565 
Total non-interest expenseTotal non-interest expense15,238 14,200 44,848 44,644 Total non-interest expense14,822 15,469 
Income before provision for income taxesIncome before provision for income taxes9,868 12,272 29,485 33,508 Income before provision for income taxes11,964 9,570 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes2,377 2,824 7,360 8,346 Provision for income taxes3,017 2,342 
Net incomeNet income$7,491 $9,448 $22,125 $25,162 Net income$8,947 $7,228 
Net income per common share:Net income per common share:  Net income per common share: 
BasicBasic$0.55 $0.70 $1.64 $1.84 Basic$0.67 $0.53 
DilutedDiluted$0.55 $0.69 $1.62 $1.82 Diluted$0.66 $0.53 
Weighted average shares:Weighted average shares:  Weighted average shares: 
BasicBasic13,539 13,571 13,526 13,654 Basic13,363 13,525 
DilutedDiluted13,610 13,735 13,617 13,825 Diluted13,469 13,656 
Comprehensive income:
Comprehensive income (loss):Comprehensive income (loss):
Net incomeNet income$7,491 $9,448 $22,125 $25,162 Net income$8,947 $7,228 
Other comprehensive income
Change in net unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities299 936 11,605 13,857 
Reclassification adjustment for gains on available-for-sale securities included in net income(915)(55)
Other comprehensive (loss) incomeOther comprehensive (loss) income
Change in net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securitiesChange in net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities(9,082)9,812 
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) on available-for-sale securities included in net incomeReclassification adjustment for (gains) on available-for-sale securities included in net income(800)
Amortization of net unrealized losses on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturityAmortization of net unrealized losses on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity149 123 394 328 Amortization of net unrealized losses on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity143 110 
Other comprehensive income, before tax448 1,059 11,084 14,130 
Deferred tax expense132 313 3,277 4,182 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax316 746 7,807 9,948 
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before taxOther comprehensive (loss) income, before tax(8,939)9,122 
Deferred tax (benefit) expenseDeferred tax (benefit) expense(2,644)2,697 
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxOther comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(6,295)6,425 
Total comprehensive incomeTotal comprehensive income$7,807 $10,194 $29,932 $35,110 Total comprehensive income$2,652 $13,653 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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BANK OF MARIN BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019
(in thousands, except share data; unaudited)(in thousands, except share data; unaudited)Common StockRetained
Earnings
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income (Loss),
Net of Taxes
 Total(in thousands, except share data; unaudited)Common StockRetained
Earnings
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income,
Net of Taxes
 Total
SharesAmountSharesAmount
Three months ended September 30, 2020Three months ended March 31, 2021
Balance at July 1, 202013,591,835 $128,633 $211,613 $11,994 $352,240 
Balance at January 1, 2021Balance at January 1, 202113,500,453 $125,905 $219,747 $12,601 $358,253 
Net incomeNet income— — 7,491 — 7,491 Net income— — 8,947 — 8,947 
Other comprehensive income— — — 316 316 
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss— — — (6,295)(6,295)
Stock options exercised, net of shares surrendered for cashless exercises and tax withholdingsStock options exercised, net of shares surrendered for cashless exercises and tax withholdings207 — — Stock options exercised, net of shares surrendered for cashless exercises and tax withholdings17,180 38 — — 38 
Stock issued under employee stock purchase planStock issued under employee stock purchase plan728 20 — — 20 Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan778 28 — — 28 
Stock issued under employee stock ownership planStock issued under employee stock ownership plan10,200 319 — — 319 Stock issued under employee stock ownership plan9,000 332 — — 332 
Restricted stock grantedRestricted stock granted27,054 — — — 
Restricted stock surrendered for tax withholdings upon vestingRestricted stock surrendered for tax withholdings upon vesting(3,961)(156)— — (156)
Restricted stock forfeited / cancelledRestricted stock forfeited / cancelled(1,466)— — — — Restricted stock forfeited / cancelled(3,848)— — — — 
Stock-based compensation - stock optionsStock-based compensation - stock options— 88 — — 88 Stock-based compensation - stock options— 172 — — 172 
Stock-based compensation - restricted stockStock-based compensation - restricted stock— 99 — — 99 Stock-based compensation - restricted stock— 443 — — 443 
Cash dividends paid on common stock ($0.23 per share)Cash dividends paid on common stock ($0.23 per share)— — (3,128)— (3,128)Cash dividends paid on common stock ($0.23 per share)— — (3,094)— (3,094)
Stock purchased by directors under director stock planStock purchased by directors under director stock plan746 25 — — 25 Stock purchased by directors under director stock plan519 18 — — 18 
Stock issued in payment of director feesStock issued in payment of director fees3,113 100 — — 100 Stock issued in payment of director fees3,347 117 — — 117 
Stock repurchased, net of commissionsStock repurchased, net of commissions(224,013)(8,511)— — (8,511)
Balance at March 31, 2021Balance at March 31, 202113,326,509 $118,386 $225,600 $6,306 $350,292 
Three months ended March 31, 2020
Balance at September 30, 202013,605,363 $129,284 $215,976 $12,310 $357,570 
Three months ended September 30, 2019
Balance at July 1, 201913,659,143 $132,151 $190,416 $5,100 $327,667 
Balance at January 1, 2020Balance at January 1, 202013,577,008 $129,058 $203,227 $4,503 $336,788 
Net incomeNet income— — 9,448 — 9,448 Net income— — 7,228 — 7,228 
Other comprehensive incomeOther comprehensive income— — — 746 746 Other comprehensive income— — — 6,425 6,425 
Stock options exercised, net of shares surrendered for cashless exercises and tax withholdingsStock options exercised, net of shares surrendered for cashless exercises and tax withholdings3,452 101 — — 101 Stock options exercised, net of shares surrendered for cashless exercises and tax withholdings49,055 824 — — 824 
Stock issued under employee stock purchase planStock issued under employee stock purchase plan265 10 — — 10 Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan547 16 — — 16 
Stock issued under employee stock ownership planStock issued under employee stock ownership plan7,600 311 — — 311 Stock issued under employee stock ownership plan7,900 324 — — 324 
Restricted stock grantedRestricted stock granted29,100 — — 
Restricted stock surrendered for tax withholdings upon vestingRestricted stock surrendered for tax withholdings upon vesting(2,200)(73)— — (73)
Restricted stock forfeited / cancelledRestricted stock forfeited / cancelled(5,787)— — — — 
Stock-based compensation - stock optionsStock-based compensation - stock options— 98 — — 98 Stock-based compensation - stock options— 169 — — 169 
Stock-based compensation - restricted stockStock-based compensation - restricted stock— 142 — — 142 Stock-based compensation - restricted stock— 461 — — 461 
Cash dividends paid on common stock ($0.21 per share)— — (2,865)— (2,865)
Cash dividends paid on common stock ($0.23 per share)Cash dividends paid on common stock ($0.23 per share)— — (3,127)— (3,127)
Stock purchased by directors under director stock planStock purchased by directors under director stock plan392 16 — — 16 Stock purchased by directors under director stock plan400 18 — — 18 
Stock issued in payment of director feesStock issued in payment of director fees2,800 117 — — 117 Stock issued in payment of director fees2,610 117 — — 117 
Stock repurchased, net of commissionsStock repurchased, net of commissions(65,127)(2,726)— — (2,726)Stock repurchased, net of commissions(92,664)(3,230)— — (3,230)
Balance at September 30, 201913,608,525 $130,220 $196,999 $5,846 $333,065 
Balance at March 31, 2020Balance at March 31, 202013,565,969 $127,684 $207,328 $10,928 $345,940 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements (unaudited).















BANK OF MARIN BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
(in thousands, except share data; unaudited)Common StockRetained
Earnings
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income (Loss),
Net of Taxes
 Total
SharesAmount
Nine months ended September 30, 2020
Balance at January 1, 202013,577,008 $129,058 $203,227 $4,503 $336,788 
Net income— — 22,125 — 22,125 
Other comprehensive income— — — 7,807 7,807 
Stock options exercised, net of shares surrendered for cashless exercises and tax withholdings64,022 1,277 — — 1,277 
Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan1,812 53 — — 53 
Stock issued under employee stock ownership plan29,600 967 — — 967 
Restricted stock granted29,100 — — — 
Restricted stock surrendered for tax withholdings upon vesting(2,200)(73)— — (73)
Restricted stock forfeited / cancelled(8,184)— — — — 
Stock-based compensation - stock options— 299 — — 299 
Stock-based compensation - restricted stock— 673 — — 673 
Cash dividends paid on common stock ($0.69 per share)— — (9,376)— (9,376)
Stock purchased by directors under director stock plan1,146 43 — — 43 
Stock issued in payment of director fees5,723 217 — — 217 
Stock repurchased, net of commissions(92,664)(3,230)— — (3,230)
Balance at September 30, 202013,605,363 $129,284 $215,976 $12,310 $357,570 
Nine months ended September 30, 2019
Balance at January 1, 201913,844,353 $140,565 $179,944 $(4,102)$316,407 
Net income— — 25,162 — 25,162 
Other comprehensive income— — — 9,948 9,948 
Stock options exercised, net of shares surrendered for cashless exercises and tax withholdings40,927 572 — — 572 
Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan1,016 40 — — 40 
Stock issued under employee stock ownership plan23,200 935 — — 935 
Restricted stock granted29,110 — — — 
Restricted stock surrendered for tax withholdings upon vesting(5,240)(220)— — (220)
Restricted stock forfeited / cancelled(17,325)— — — — 
Stock-based compensation - stock options— 437 — — 437 
Stock-based compensation - restricted stock— 806 — — 806 
Cash dividends paid on common stock ($0.59 per share)— — (8,107)— (8,107)
Stock purchased by directors under director stock plan591 24 — — 24 
Stock issued in payment of director fees5,544 231 — — 231 
Stock repurchased, net of commissions(313,651)(13,170)— — (13,170)
Balance at September 30, 201913,608,525 $130,220 $196,999 $5,846 $333,065 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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BANK OF MARIN BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019
(in thousands; unaudited)(in thousands; unaudited)September 30, 2020September 30, 2019(in thousands; unaudited)March 31, 2021March 31, 2020
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:Cash Flows from Operating Activities:  Cash Flows from Operating Activities:  
Net incomeNet income$22,125 $25,162 Net income$8,947 $7,228 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:  
Provision for loan losses5,450 400 
Provision for losses on off-balance sheet commitments610 129 
(Reversal of) provision for credit losses on loans(Reversal of) provision for credit losses on loans(2,929)2,200 
(Reversal of) provision for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments(Reversal of) provision for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments(590)102 
Noncash contribution expense to employee stock ownership planNoncash contribution expense to employee stock ownership plan967 935 Noncash contribution expense to employee stock ownership plan332 324 
Noncash director compensation expenseNoncash director compensation expense226 226 Noncash director compensation expense162 75 
Stock-based compensation expenseStock-based compensation expense972 1,243 Stock-based compensation expense615 630 
Amortization of core deposit intangibleAmortization of core deposit intangible639 665 Amortization of core deposit intangible204 213 
Amortization of investment security premiums (discounts), net864 1,282 
Amortization of acquired loan (discounts) premiums, net(101)(208)
Amortization of investment security premiums, net of accretion of discountsAmortization of investment security premiums, net of accretion of discounts685 (93)
Accretion of (discounts) premiums on acquired loansAccretion of (discounts) premiums on acquired loans(33)11 
Accretion of discount on subordinated debentureAccretion of discount on subordinated debenture52 51 Accretion of discount on subordinated debenture1,347 17 
Net change in deferred loan origination costs/feesNet change in deferred loan origination costs/fees6,132 (345)Net change in deferred loan origination costs/fees2,658 (225)
Gain on sale of investment securitiesGain on sale of investment securities(915)(55)Gain on sale of investment securities(800)
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization1,591 1,701 Depreciation and amortization459 526 
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance policiesEarnings on bank-owned life insurance policies(741)(970)Earnings on bank-owned life insurance policies(257)(275)
Net change in operating assets and liabilities:
Net changes in:Net changes in:
Interest receivable and other assetsInterest receivable and other assets(5,347)2,287 Interest receivable and other assets2,901 293 
Interest payable and other liabilitiesInterest payable and other liabilities(1,207)(1,302)Interest payable and other liabilities(2,065)(701)
Total adjustmentsTotal adjustments9,192 6,039 Total adjustments3,489 2,297 
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities31,317 31,201 Net cash provided by operating activities12,436 9,525 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:Cash Flows from Investing Activities:  Cash Flows from Investing Activities:  
Purchase of held-to-maturity securitiesPurchase of held-to-maturity securities(41,607)
Purchase of available-for-sale securitiesPurchase of available-for-sale securities(71,744)(18,892)Purchase of available-for-sale securities(151,828)(54,902)
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securitiesProceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities33,756 66,081 Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities27,442 
Proceeds from paydowns/maturities of held-to-maturity securitiesProceeds from paydowns/maturities of held-to-maturity securities19,880 14,736 Proceeds from paydowns/maturities of held-to-maturity securities8,600 6,217 
Proceeds from paydowns/maturities of available-for-sale securitiesProceeds from paydowns/maturities of available-for-sale securities68,102 69,711 Proceeds from paydowns/maturities of available-for-sale securities16,060 20,924 
Loans originated and principal collected, netLoans originated and principal collected, net(269,376)(32,895)Loans originated and principal collected, net(36,543)1,117 
Purchase of bank-owned life insurance policiesPurchase of bank-owned life insurance policies(941)(1,892)Purchase of bank-owned life insurance policies(941)
Purchase of premises and equipmentPurchase of premises and equipment(769)(419)Purchase of premises and equipment(144)(146)
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock(616)
Cash paid for low income housing tax credit investmentCash paid for low income housing tax credit investment(1,289)(339)Cash paid for low income housing tax credit investment(313)(1,251)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(222,381)95,475 
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(205,775)(1,540)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:Cash Flows from Financing Activities:  Cash Flows from Financing Activities:  
Net increase in deposits232,800 49,684 
Net increase (decrease) in depositsNet increase (decrease) in deposits151,950 (29,379)
Proceeds from stock options exercisedProceeds from stock options exercised1,277 572 Proceeds from stock options exercised38 824 
Payment of tax withholdings for stock options exercised and vesting of restricted stock(73)(220)
Payment of tax withholdings for vesting of restricted stockPayment of tax withholdings for vesting of restricted stock(156)(73)
Proceeds from stock issued under employee and director stock purchase plansProceeds from stock issued under employee and director stock purchase plans96 64 Proceeds from stock issued under employee and director stock purchase plans46 34 
Stock repurchased, net of commissionsStock repurchased, net of commissions(3,333)(13,279)Stock repurchased, net of commissions(8,792)(3,333)
Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings(7,000)
Repayment of subordinated debenture including execution costsRepayment of subordinated debenture including execution costs(4,126)
Repayment of finance lease obligationsRepayment of finance lease obligations(131)(125)Repayment of finance lease obligations(28)(45)
Cash dividends paid on common stockCash dividends paid on common stock(9,376)(8,107)Cash dividends paid on common stock(3,094)(3,127)
Net cash provided by financing activities221,260 21,589 
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash30,196 148,265 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) financing activities135,838 (35,099)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cashNet decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(57,501)(27,114)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of periodCash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period183,388 34,221 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period200,320 183,388 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of periodCash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$213,584 $182,486 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$142,819 $156,274 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid in interestCash paid in interest$2,450 $3,351 Cash paid in interest$492 $1,260 
Cash paid in income taxesCash paid in income taxes$9,765 $9,025 Cash paid in income taxes$$
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:  Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:  
Change in net unrealized gain or loss on available-for-sale securitiesChange in net unrealized gain or loss on available-for-sale securities$11,605 $13,857 Change in net unrealized gain or loss on available-for-sale securities$(9,082)$9,812 
Amortization of net unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities transferred to held-to-maturityAmortization of net unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities transferred to held-to-maturity$394 $328 Amortization of net unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities transferred to held-to-maturity$143 $110 
Purchase of investment security not yet settledPurchase of investment security not yet settled$10,000 $
Stock issued to employee stock ownership planStock issued to employee stock ownership plan$967 $935 Stock issued to employee stock ownership plan$332 $324 
Stock issued in payment of director feesStock issued in payment of director fees$217 $231 Stock issued in payment of director fees$117 $117 
Repurchase of stock not yet settledRepurchase of stock not yet settled$$34 Repurchase of stock not yet settled$132 $
Restricted cash1
Restricted cash1
$$10,015 
Restricted cash1
$$
1 Restricted cash includes reserve requirements held with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve reduced the reserve requirement ratios to zero percent effective March 26, 2020.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
 
Note 1:  Basis of Presentation
 
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Bank of Marin Bancorp (“Bancorp”), a bank holding company, and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Bank of Marin (the “Bank”), a California state-chartered commercial bank. References to “we,” “our,” “us” mean Bancorp and the Bank that are consolidated for financial reporting purposes. The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations. Certain items in prior financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. Although we believe that the disclosures are adequate and the information presented is not misleading, we suggest that these interim financial statements be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements and the notes thereto included in our 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  In the opinion of Management,management, the unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position, the results of operations, changes in comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the periods presented. All material intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The results of these interim periods may not be indicative of the results for the full year or for any other period.

The NorCal Community Bancorp Trust II (the "Trust") was formed for the sole purpose of issuing trust preferred securities. Bancorp is not considered the primary beneficiary of the Trust (a variable interest entity), therefore the Trust is not consolidated in our consolidated financial statements, but rather the subordinated debenture is shown as a liability on our consolidated statements of condition. Bancorp's investment in the securities of the Trust is accounted for under the equity method and is included in interest receivable and other assets on the consolidated statements of condition. Refer to Note 6, Borrowings, for additional information on the subordinated debenture due to NorCal Community Bancorp Trust II.II and the early redemption that occurred on March 15, 2021.
 
The following table shows: 1) weighted average basic shares, 2) potentially dilutive weighted average common shares related to stock options and unvested restricted stock awards, and 3) weighted average diluted shares. Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) are calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period, excluding unvested restricted stock awards. Diluted EPS are calculated using the weighted average number of potentially dilutive common shares. The number of potentially dilutive common shares included in the quarterly diluted EPS is computed using the average market prices during the three months included in the reporting period under the treasury stock method. The number of potentially dilutive common shares included in year-to-date diluted EPS is a year-to-date weighted average of potentially dilutive common shares included in each quarterly diluted EPS computation. In computing diluted EPS, we exclude anti-dilutive shares such as options whose exercise prices exceed the current common stock price, as they would not reduce EPS under the treasury method. We have two forms of outstanding common stock: common stock and unvested restricted stock awards. Holders of unvested restricted stock awards receive non-forfeitable dividends at the same rate as common shareholders and they both share equally in undistributed earnings. Under the two-class method, the difference in EPS is nominal for these participating securities.
Three months endedNine months endedThree months ended
(in thousands, except per share data)(in thousands, except per share data)September 30, 2020September 30, 2019September 30, 2020September 30, 2019(in thousands, except per share data)March 31, 2021March 31, 2020
Weighted average basic shares outstanding13,539 13,571 13,526 13,654 
Weighted average basic common shares outstandingWeighted average basic common shares outstanding13,363 13,525 
Potentially dilutive common shares related to:Potentially dilutive common shares related to:Potentially dilutive common shares related to:
Stock optionsStock options53 141 71 146 Stock options81 106 
Unvested restricted stock awardsUnvested restricted stock awards18 23 20 25 Unvested restricted stock awards25 25 
Weighted average diluted shares outstandingWeighted average diluted shares outstanding13,610 13,735 13,617 13,825 Weighted average diluted shares outstanding13,469 13,656 
Net incomeNet income$7,491 $9,448 $22,125 $25,162 Net income$8,947 $7,228 
Basic EPSBasic EPS$0.55 $0.70 $1.64 $1.84 Basic EPS$0.67 $0.53 
Diluted EPSDiluted EPS$0.55 $0.69 $1.62 $1.82 Diluted EPS$0.66 $0.53 
Weighted average anti-dilutive shares not included in the calculation of diluted EPS202 39 152 34 
Weighted average anti-dilutive common shares not included in the calculation of diluted EPSWeighted average anti-dilutive common shares not included in the calculation of diluted EPS80 70 

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Note 2: Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Standards

Accounting Standards Adopted in 20202021

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The amendments in this ASU remove, modify, and add disclosure requirements for the fair value reporting of assets and liabilities. The modifications and additions relate to Level 3 fair value measurements at the end of the reporting period. ASU 2018-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Entities should disclose and describe the range and weighted-average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. We adopted this ASU prospectively effective January 1, 2020. As the ASU’s requirements only relate to disclosures, the amendments did not impact our financial condition or results of operations. Refer to Note 3, Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities, for additional disclosures.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract. This standard aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software regardless of whether they convey a license to the hosted software. The accounting for the service element of a hosting arrangement that is a service contract is not affected by this ASU. The amendments are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. An entity has the option to apply amendments in the ASU either retrospectively or prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. We adopted this ASU prospectively on January 1, 2020, which did not impact our financial condition and results of operations.

Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The standard replaces the "incurred loss" model with a "current expected credit loss" ("CECL") model. The CECL model applies to estimated credit losses on loans receivable, held-to-maturity debt securities, unfunded loan commitments, and certain other financial assets measured at amortized cost. The CECL model is based on lifetime expected losses, rather than incurred losses, and requires the recognition of credit loss expense in the consolidated statement of income and a related allowance for credit losses on the consolidated statement of condition at the time of origination or purchase of a loan receivable or held-to-maturity debt security. In addition, the CECL standard modifies the accounting for purchased loans and requires that an allowance for credit losses be established at the date of acquisition. However, for purchased financial assets with a more-than-insignificant amount of credit deterioration since origination (“PCD assets”) that are measured at amortized cost, the initial allowance for credit losses is added to the purchase price rather than being reported as a credit loss expense. Subsequent changes in the allowance for credit losses on PCD assets are recognized through credit loss expense.

Under ASU 2016-13, available-for-sale debt securities are evaluated for impairment if fair value is less than amortized cost. Estimated credit losses are recorded through a credit loss expense and an allowance, rather than a write-down of the investment. Changes in fair value that are not credit-related will continue to be recorded in other comprehensive income. The ASU also expands the disclosure requirements regarding assumptions, models, and methods for estimating the allowance for credit losses. In addition, entities will disclose the amortized cost balance for each class of financial asset by credit quality indicator, disaggregated by the year of origination. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. However, in accordance with the accounting relief provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security ("CARES") Act passed in March 2020, we postponed the adoption of the CECL standard. Implementation is delayed until the end of the national emergency or December 31, 2020, whichever occurs first.

Early CECL implementation activities focused on, among other things, capturing and validating data, segmenting the loan portfolio, evaluating various credit loss estimation methodologies, sourcing tools to forecast future economic conditions, running multiple loan loss driver analyses that correlate our credit loss experience with one or more economic factors, and evaluating the qualitative factor framework and assumptions. Based on these activities, we determined that our primary credit loss methodology will utilize a discounted cash flow approach that considers the probability of default and loss given default. Ongoing implementation activities included refining forecast methodologies, running parallel calculations, evaluating and validating results, and documenting internal controls.
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The Bank has continued to run the CECL model in parallel with the incurred loss model and will adopt the CECL standard as of December 31, 2020. Upon adoption of the CECL standard, we will record a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings in our financial statements, net of taxes, based on economic forecasts and other assumptions as of January 1, 2020. That adjustment will result in an increase to our allowance for credit losses of approximately $1.6 million and an increase to the allowance for off-balance sheet commitments of approximately $122 thousand. These adjustments do not include the subsequent COVID-19 pandemic-related impact. Upon adoption on December 31, 2020, we will recognize the difference between the allowance for credit losses calculated under the CECL model as of December 31, 2020 and the allowance for credit losses calculated under the incurred loss model as of September 30, 2020 as a provision for credit losses and a provision for credit losses on off-balance sheet commitments, as applicable. Based on information available at this time, we do not expect the fourth quarter provision for credit losses to exceed 10% of the September 30, 2020 allowance for credit losses. However, the exact amount will depend on certain forecasts, such as the California unemployment rate, and other assumptions available as of December 31, 2020, which could differ significantly from present levels.

In April 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-04, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments that clarifies and improves areas of guidance related to recently issued standards. The provisions of this ASU under Topic 326 will be evaluated in conjunction with the adoption of ASU 2016-13, however, we do not expect it to have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations. All other provisions under this ASU were adopted as of January 1, 2020 and did not impact our financial condition and results of operations.

In May 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-05, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Targeted Transition Relief. This ASU allows an option for entities to irrevocably elect the fair value option on an instrument-by-instrument basis for eligible financial assets measured at amortized cost basis upon adoption of the credit loss standards. This amendment provides relief for those entities electing the fair value option on newly originated or purchased financial assets, while maintaining existing similar financial assets at amortized cost, avoiding the requirement to maintain dual measurement methods for similar assets. The fair value option does not apply to held-to-maturity debt securities. The effective date for this ASU is the same as for ASU 2016-13, as discussed above. We will evaluate this ASU in conjunction with the adoption of ASU 2016-13 to determine its impact on our financial condition and results of operations. However, at this time we do not expect to elect the fair value option for our financial assets.

In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-11, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. This ASU, among other narrow-scope improvements, clarifies guidance around how to report expected recoveries. “Expected recoveries” describes a situation in which an organization recognizes a full or partial write-off of the amortized cost basis of a financial asset, but then later determines that the amount written off, or a portion of that amount, will in fact be recovered. This ASU permits organizations to record expected recoveries on PCD assets. Additionally, this ASU reinforces existing guidance that prohibits organizations from recording negative allowances for available-for-sale debt securities. ASU 2019-11 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The amendments should be applied on a modified retrospective basis by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening retained earnings balance in the statement of financial position as of the date of adoption. The effective date for this ASU is the same as for ASU 2016-13, as discussed above. We will evaluate this ASU in conjunction with the adoption of ASU 2016-13 to determine its impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

Accounting Standards Not Yet Effective
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic(ASC Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. This ASU is intended to reduce the cost and complexity related to accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the guidance in TopicASC 740 related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period and simplifying aspects of the accounting for franchise taxes and enacted changes in tax laws or rates. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. AsWe adopted this ASU is narrow in scope and applicability to us will likely be minimal, we doprospectively on January 1, 2021, which did not expect that the ASU will have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-01, Investments - Equity Securities (Topic(ASC Topic 321), Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic(ASC Topic 323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic(ASC Topic 815) - Clarifying the
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Interactions between TopicASC 321, TopicASC 323, and TopicASC 815. Among other things, this ASU clarifies that a company should consider observable transactions that require a company to either apply or discontinue the equity method of accounting under TopicASC 323, for the purposes of applying the measurement alternative in accordance with TopicASC 321. ThisWe adopted this ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. ASU No. 2020-01 should be applied prospectively at the beginning of the interim period that includes adoption. We doon January 1, 2021, which did not expect that the ASU will have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

In October 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-08, Codification Improvements to Subtopic 310-20, Receivables—Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs. This ASU was issued as part of the Board's ongoing project to improve codification or correct unintended application. This ASU adds clarification to ASU 2017-08, which the Bank early-adopted in 2017, and delineates whether an entity with callable debt securities that have multiple call dates should amortize the amount above that which is repayable, to the next call date. We adopted this ASU prospectively on January 1, 2021. Because this ASU was narrow in scope and for clarification purposes, it did not have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

Accounting Standards Not Yet Effective
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848). The amendments in this ASU are elective and provide optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden inof accounting for, (oror recognizing the effects of)of reference rate reform. The amendments in this ASU provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The amendments in this ASU may be elected as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. An entity may choose to elect the amendments in this update at an interim period subsequent to March 12, 2020 with adoption methods varying based on transaction type. We have not elected to apply these amendments at this time, however, we will assess the applicability of thethis ASU to us andas we continue to monitor guidance for reference rate reform from FASB and its impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

In October 2020,January 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-08,2021-01, Codification Improvements to Subtopic 310-20, Receivables—Nonrefundable Fees and Other CostsReference Rate Reform (Topic 848). . This ASU was issued as part of the Board's ongoing project to improve codification or correct unintended application. This ASU adds clarification to ASU 2017-08, which the Bank early adoptedThe main amendments in 2017, and delineates whether an entity with callable debt securities that have multiple call dates should amortize the amount above that which is repayable, to the next call date. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years, on a prospective basis. Early adoption is not permitted. As this ASU is narrow inare intended to clarify certain optional expedients and scope of derivative instruments. The amendments are elective and for clarification purposes, we doeffective immediately upon issuance of this ASU. Amendments may be elected through December 31, 2022. We have not expectelected to apply amendments at this time, however, will assess the applicability of this ASU will have a materialto us as we continue to monitor guidance for reference rate reform from FASB and its impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

Note 3:  Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
 
Fair Value Hierarchy and Fair Value Measurement
 
We group our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value in three levels within the fair value hierarchy, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:
 
Level 1: Valuations are based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
 
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Level 2: Valuations are based on quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-based valuations for which all significant assumptions are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
 
Level 3: Valuations are based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Values are determined using pricing models and discounted cash flow models and may include significant Managementmanagement judgment and estimation.

The following table summarizes our assets and liabilities that were required to be recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.
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(in thousands)
Description of Financial Instruments
(in thousands)
Description of Financial Instruments
Carrying ValueQuoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs 
(Level 3)
Measurement Categories: Changes in Fair Value Recorded In1
(in thousands)
Description of Financial Instruments
Carrying ValueQuoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs 
(Level 3)
Measurement Categories: Changes in Fair Value Recorded In1
September 30, 2020   
March 31, 2021March 31, 2021   
Securities available-for-sale:Securities available-for-sale:   
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations issued by U.S. government-sponsored agenciesMortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations issued by U.S. government-sponsored agencies$287,323 $$287,323 $OCI
SBA-backed securitiesSBA-backed securities29,218 29,218 OCI
Debentures of government sponsored agenciesDebentures of government sponsored agencies74,473 74,473 OCI
Obligations of state and political subdivisionsObligations of state and political subdivisions121,765 121,765 OCI
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds5,789 5,789 OCI
Derivative financial liabilities (interest rate contracts)Derivative financial liabilities (interest rate contracts)1,193 1,193 NI
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020   
Securities available-for-sale:Securities available-for-sale:   Securities available-for-sale:  
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations issued by U.S. government-sponsored agenciesMortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations issued by U.S. government-sponsored agencies$241,189 $$241,189 $OCIMortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations issued by U.S. government-sponsored agencies$228,651 $$228,651 $OCI
SBA-backed securitiesSBA-backed securities32,844 32,844 OCISBA-backed securities32,862 36,286 OCI
Debentures of government sponsored agenciesDebentures of government sponsored agencies45,688 45,688 OCIDebentures of government sponsored agencies20,186 20,186 OCI
Obligations of state and political subdivisionsObligations of state and political subdivisions93,743 93,743 OCIObligations of state and political subdivisions110,652 110,652 OCI
Derivative financial liabilities (interest rate contracts)Derivative financial liabilities (interest rate contracts)2,529 2,529 NIDerivative financial liabilities (interest rate contracts)1,912 1,912 NI
December 31, 2019   
Securities available-for-sale:  
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations issued by U.S. government-sponsored agencies$278,144 $$278,144 $OCI
SBA-backed securities36,286 36,286 OCI
Debentures of government sponsored agencies49,046 49,046 OCI
Obligations of state and political subdivisions67,282 67,282 OCI
Corporate bonds1,502 1,502 OCI
Derivative financial liabilities (interest rate contracts)1,178 1,178 NI
 1 Other comprehensive income ("OCI") or net income ("NI").

Available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. When available, quoted market prices (Level 1) are used to determine the fair value of available-for-sale securities. If quoted market prices are not available, we obtain pricing information from a reputable third-party service provider, who may utilize valuation techniques that use current market-based or independently sourced parameters, such as bid/ask prices, dealer-quoted prices, interest rates, benchmark yield curves, prepayment speeds, probability of default, loss severity and credit spreads (Level 2).   Level 2 securities include obligations of state and political subdivisions, U.S. agencies or government-sponsored agencies' debt securities, mortgage-backed securities, government agency-issued, privately-issued collateralized mortgage obligations, and corporate bonds. As of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, there were 0 Level 1 or Level 3 securities.

Held-to-maturity securities may be written down to fair value as a result of other-than-temporary impairment and wethrough a provision for credit losses in investments securities. We did 0t record any write-downs during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 or September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. Fair value of held-to-maturity securities is determined using the same techniques discussed above for available-for-sale securities.
 
On a recurring basis, derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value, which is based on the income approach using observable Level 2 market inputs, reflecting market expectations of future interest rates as of the measurement date.  Standard valuation techniques are used to calculate the present value of the future expected cash flows assuming an orderly transaction.  Valuation adjustments may be made to reflect both our own credit risk and the counterparties’ credit risk in determining the fair value of the derivatives. Level 2 inputs for the valuations are limited to observable market prices for London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") and Overnight Index Swap
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("OIS") rates (for the very short term), quoted prices for LIBOR futures contracts, observable market prices for LIBOR and OIS swap rates, and one-month and three-month LIBOR basis spreads at commonly quoted intervals.  Mid-market pricing of the inputs is used as a practical expedient in the fair value measurements.  We project spot rates at reset days specified by each swap contract to determine future cash flows, then discount to present value using OIS curves as of the measurement date.  When the value of any collateral placed with counterparties is less than the interest rate derivative liability, a credit valuation adjustment ("CVA") is applied to reflect the credit risk we pose to counterparties.  We have used the spread between the Standard & Poor's BBB rated U.S. Bank Composite rate and LIBOR for the closest maturity term corresponding to the duration of the swaps to derive the CVA. A similar credit risk adjustment, correlated to the credit standing of the counterparty, is made
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when collateral posted by the counterparty does not fully cover their liability to us. For further discussion on our methodology in valuing our derivative financial instruments, refer to Note 9, Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities.

Certain financial assets may be measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets are subject to fair value adjustments that result from the application of the lower of cost or fair value accounting or write-downs of individual assets, such as impaired loans that are collateral dependent and other real estate owned ("OREO"). As of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, we did 0t carry any assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
The table below is a summary of fair value estimates for financial instruments as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, excluding financial instruments recorded at fair value on a recurring basis (summarized in the first table in this note). The carrying amounts in the following table are recorded in the consolidated statements of condition under the indicated captions. Further, we have not disclosed the fair value of financial instruments specifically excluded from disclosure requirements such as bank-owned life insurance policies ("BOLI") and non-maturity deposit liabilities. Additionally, we held shares of Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") of San Francisco stock and Visa Inc. Class B common stock, both recorded at cost, as there was no impairment or changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 or December 31, 2019.2020. The values are discussed in Note 4, Investment Securities.
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019 March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(in thousands)(in thousands)Carrying AmountsFair ValueFair Value HierarchyCarrying AmountsFair ValueFair Value Hierarchy(in thousands)Carrying AmountsFair ValueFair Value HierarchyCarrying AmountsFair ValueFair Value Hierarchy
Financial assets (recorded at amortized cost)Financial assets (recorded at amortized cost)  Financial assets (recorded at amortized cost)  
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$213,584 $213,584 Level 1$183,388 $183,388 Level 1Cash and cash equivalents$142,819 $142,819 Level 1$200,320 $200,320 Level 1
Investment securities held-to-maturityInvestment securities held-to-maturity117,350 123,983 Level 2137,413 139,642 Level 2Investment securities held-to-maturity151,970 156,756 Level 2109,036 115,185 Level 2
Loans, netLoans, net2,085,877 2,106,790 Level 31,826,609 1,839,666 Level 3Loans, net2,101,814 2,114,691 Level 32,065,682 2,089,192 Level 3
Interest receivableInterest receivable11,014 11,014 Level 27,732 7,732 Level 2Interest receivable10,589 10,589 Level 210,922 10,922 Level 2
Financial liabilities (recorded at amortized cost)Financial liabilities (recorded at amortized cost)  Financial liabilities (recorded at amortized cost)  
Time depositsTime deposits98,084 98,495 Level 297,810 97,859 Level 2Time deposits94,955 95,241 Level 297,433 97,769 Level 2
Subordinated debentureSubordinated debenture2,760 2,994 Level 32,708 3,182 Level 3Subordinated debentureLevel 32,777 3,115 Level 3
Interest payableInterest payable122 122 Level 2134 134 Level 2Interest payable59 59 Level 297 97 Level 2

Fair value of loans is based on exit price techniques and obtained from an independent third-party that uses its proprietary valuation model and methodology and may not reflect actual or prospective market valuations. The discounted cash flow valuation approach reflects key inputs and assumptions such as loan probability of default, loss given default, prepayment speed, and market discount rates.
Fair value of fixed-rate time deposits is estimated by discounting future contractual cash flows using discount rates that reflect the current market rates offered for time deposits of similar remaining maturities.
Fair value of the subordinated debenture is estimated using a discounted cash flow approach based on current interest rates for similar financial instruments adjusted for credit and liquidity spreads.

The value of unrecognized financial instruments is estimated based on the fee income associated with the commitments which, in the absence of credit exposure, is considered to approximate their settlement value. The fair value of commitment fees was not material as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 or December 31, 2019.2020.

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Note 4:  Investment Securities
 
Our investment securities portfolio consists of obligations of state and political subdivisions, U.S. Corporations, U.S. federal government agencies such as Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA") and Small Business Administration ("SBA"), U.S. government-sponsored enterprises ("GSEs"), such as Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA"), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"), Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation and FHLB. We also invest in residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”/"CMBS")
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and collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”) issued or guaranteed by the GSEs, as reflected in the following table:table.
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
AmortizedFairGross UnrealizedAmortizedFairGross Unrealized
(in thousands)CostValueGains(Losses)CostValueGains(Losses)
Held-to-maturity:
Securities of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
MBS pass-through securities issued by FHLMC and FNMA$69,797 $73,884 $4,087 $$80,451 $81,325 $1,018 $(144)
SBA-backed securities6,5496,979430 7,999 8,264 265 
CMOs issued by FNMA8,4408,834394 10,210 10,492 282 
CMOs issued by FHLMC29,65731,3311,674 31,477 32,157 685 (5)
CMOs issued by GNMA1,2301,2353,763 3,816 53 
Obligations of state and
political subdivisions
1,6771,72043 3,513 3,588 75 
Total held-to-maturity117,350123,9836,633137,413 139,642 2,378 (149)
Available-for-sale:
Securities of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
MBS pass-through securities issued by FHLMC and FNMA56,67959,4822,80398,502 100,071 1,617 (48)
SBA-backed securities31,05732,8441,844 (57)35,674 36,286 688 (76)
CMOs issued by FNMA18,28518,96167622,702 23,092 390 
CMOs issued by FHLMC144,600153,2558,656(1)139,398 143,226 3,892 (64)
CMOs issued by GNMA9,0649,491427 11,719 11,755 42 (6)
Debentures of government- sponsored agencies45,23945,688449 48,389 49,046 727 (70)
Obligations of state and
political subdivisions
89,51393,7434,23066,042 67,282 1,386 (146)
Corporate bonds0001,497 1,502 (1)
Total available-for-sale394,437413,46419,085(58)423,923 432,260 8,748 (411)
Total investment securities$511,787 $537,447 $25,718 $(58)$561,336 $571,902 $11,126 $(560)

A summary of the amortized cost, fair value and allowance for credit losses related to securities held-to-maturity as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 is presented below.

Held-to-maturity:
Amortized Cost 1
Allowance for Credit LossesNet Carrying AmountGross UnrealizedFair Value
(in thousands)Gains(Losses)
March 31, 2021
Securities of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
MBS pass-through securities issued by FHLMC and FNMA$78,227 $$78,227 $3,283 $$81,510 
CMOs issued by FHLMC30,207 30,207 1,105 (189)31,123 
CMOs issued by FNMA7,305 7,305 347 7,652 
SBA-backed securities5,699 5,699 227 5,926 
Debentures of government-sponsored agencies29,950 29,950 29,950 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions582 582 13 595 
Total held-to-maturity$151,970 $$151,970 $4,975 $(189)$156,756 
December 31, 2020
Securities of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
MBS pass-through securities issued by FHLMC and FNMA$65,579 $$65,579 $3,924 $$69,503 
CMOs issued by FHLMC27,201 27,201 1,441 28,642 
  CMOs issued by FNMA8,042 8,042 363 8,405 
  SBA-backed securities6,547 6,547 400 6,947 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions1,667 1,667 21 1,688 
Total held-to-maturity$109,036 $$109,036 $6,149 $$115,185 
1 Amortized cost and fair values exclude accrued interest receivable of $295 thousand and $366 thousand at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, which is included in interest receivable and other assets in the consolidated statements of condition.
Management measures expected credit losses on held-to-maturity securities on a collective basis by major security type with each type sharing similar risk characteristics, and considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. With regard to MBSs and CMOs issued or guaranteed by the GSEs, and SBA-backed securities, we expect to receive all the contractual principal and interest on these securities as such securities are backed by the full faith and credit of and/or guaranteed by the U.S. government. Accordingly, no allowance for credit losses has been recorded for these securities. With regard to securities issued by states and political subdivisions, management considers (i) issuer and/or guarantor credit ratings, (ii) historical probability of default and loss given default rates for given bond ratings and remaining maturity,(iii) whether issuers continue to make timely principal and interest payments under the contractual terms of the securities, (iv) internal credit review of the financial information, and (v) whether or not such securities have credit enhancements such as guarantees, contain a defeasance clause, or are pre-refunded by the issuers. Based on the comprehensive analysis, no credit losses are expected.


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The following table summarizes the amortized cost of our portfolio of held-to-maturity securities issued by states and political subdivisions by Moody's and/or Standard & Poor's bond ratings as of March 31, 2021.

(in thousands)Obligations of state and political subdivisions
AA$377 
A205 
Total$582 

A summary of the amortized cost, fair value and allowance for credit losses related to securities available-for-sale as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 is presented below.

Available-for-sale:
Amortized Cost 1
Gross UnrealizedAllowance for Credit LossesFair Value
(in thousands)Gains(Losses)
March 31, 2021
Securities of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
MBS pass-through securities issued by FHLMC and FNMA$65,871 $2,199 $(56)$$68,014 
CMOs issued by FHLMC168,589 5,525 (948)173,166 
CMOs issued by FNMA21,663 537 (31)22,169 
CMOs issued by GNMA23,738 236 23,974 
SBA-backed securities28,059 1,212 (53)29,218 
Debentures of government- sponsored agencies76,313 201 (2,041)74,473 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions118,118 3,842 (195)121,765 
Corporate bonds5,986 (197)5,789 
Total available-for-sale$508,337 $13,752 $(3,521)$$518,568 
December 31, 2020
Securities of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:
MBS pass-through securities issued by FHLMC and FNMA$50,686 $2,530 $$$53,216 
CMOs issued by FHLMC143,267 7,925 (1)151,191 
CMOs issued by FNMA16,450 580 17,030 
CMOs issued by GNMA6,863 351 7,214 
SBA-backed securities30,941 1,976 (55)32,862 
Debentures of government- sponsored agencies19,944 266 (24)20,186 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions104,887 5,765 110,652 
Total available-for-sale$373,038 $19,393 $(80)$$392,351 
1 Amortized cost and fair value exclude accrued interest receivable of $1.9 million at both March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, which is included in interest receivable and other assets in the consolidated statements of condition.

The amortized cost and fair value of investment debt securities by contractual maturity at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 20192020 are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities if the issuers of the securities have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019 March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Held-to-MaturityAvailable-for-SaleHeld-to-MaturityAvailable-for-Sale Held-to-MaturityAvailable-for-SaleHeld-to-MaturityAvailable-for-Sale
(in thousands)(in thousands)Amortized CostFair ValueAmortized CostFair ValueAmortized CostFair ValueAmortized CostFair Value(in thousands)Amortized CostFair ValueAmortized CostFair ValueAmortized CostFair ValueAmortized CostFair Value
Within one yearWithin one year$247 $252 $14,235 $14,452 $1,807 $1,811 $6,699 $6,706 Within one year$246 $248 $15,013 $15,219 $246 $250 $11,530 $11,687 
After one but within five yearsAfter one but within five years8,974 9,539 60,958 64,559 2,256 2,296 48,706 49,619 After one but within five years8,847 9,284 55,101 57,955 7,550 7,961 59,028 62,397 
After five years through ten yearsAfter five years through ten years52,373 56,139 164,815 174,439 56,221 57,544 208,806 214,277 After five years through ten years62,415 65,241 193,424 198,301 52,113 55,872 144,908 154,089 
After ten yearsAfter ten years55,756 58,053 154,429 160,014 77,129 77,991 159,712 161,658 After ten years80,462 81,983 244,799 247,093 49,127 51,102 157,572 164,178 
TotalTotal$117,350 $123,983 $394,437 $413,464 $137,413 $139,642 $423,923 $432,260 Total$151,970 $156,756 $508,337 $518,568 $109,036 $115,185 $373,038 $392,351 


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Sales of investment securities and gross gains and losses are shown in the following table:
Three months endedNine months ended Three months ended
(in thousands)(in thousands)September 30, 2020September 30, 2019September 30, 2020September 30, 2019(in thousands)March 31, 2021March 31, 2020
Available-for-sale:Available-for-sale:Available-for-sale:
Sales proceedsSales proceeds$$$33,756 $66,081 Sales proceeds$$27,442 
Gross realized gainsGross realized gains916 214 Gross realized gains800 
Gross realized losses(1)(159)

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Pledged investment securities are shown in the following table:
(in thousands)September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Pledged to the State of California:
Secure public deposits in compliance with the Local Agency Security Program$102,396 $126,598 
Collateral for trust deposits752 742 
Total investment securities pledged to the State of California103,148 127,340 
Collateral for Wealth Management and Trust Services checking account629 622 
Total pledged investment securities$103,777 $127,962 

Other-Than-Temporarily Impaired ("OTTI") Debt Securities
(in thousands)March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Pledged to the State of California:
Secure public deposits in compliance with the Local Agency Security Program$123,085 $131,051 
Collateral for trust deposits735 751 
Total investment securities pledged to the State of California123,820 131,802 
Collateral for Wealth Management and Trust Services checking account614 629 
Total pledged investment securities$124,434 $132,431 
 
There were 829 and 4010 securities in unrealized loss positions at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. Those securities are summarized and classified according to the duration of the loss period in the tables below:
September 30, 2020< 12 continuous months≥ 12 continuous monthsTotal securities
in a loss position
March 31, 2021March 31, 2021< 12 continuous months≥ 12 continuous monthsTotal securities
 in a loss position
(in thousands)(in thousands)Fair valueUnrealized lossFair valueUnrealized lossFair valueUnrealized loss(in thousands)Fair valueUnrealized lossFair valueUnrealized lossFair valueUnrealized loss
Held-to-maturity:Held-to-maturity:
Available-for-sale:
SBA-backed securities$$$1,900 $(57)$1,900 $(57)
CMOs issued by FHLMCCMOs issued by FHLMC2,014 (1)2,014 (1)CMOs issued by FHLMC$4,235 $(189)$$$4,235 $(189)
Total held-to-maturityTotal held-to-maturity4,235 (189)4,235 (189)
Available-for-sale:Available-for-sale:
MBS pass-through securities issued by FHLMC and FNMAMBS pass-through securities issued by FHLMC and FNMA10,013 (56)10,013 (56)
SBA-backed securitiesSBA-backed securities1,699 (53)1,699 (53)
CMOs issued by FNMACMOs issued by FNMA7,304 (31)7,304 (31)
CMOs issued by FHLMCCMOs issued by FHLMC32,658 (948)32,658 (948)
Debentures of government- sponsored agenciesDebentures of government- sponsored agencies53,289 (2,041)53,289 (2,041)
Obligations of state and political subdivisionsObligations of state and political subdivisions28,529 (195)28,529 (195)
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds5,789 (197)5,789 (197)
Total available-for-saleTotal available-for-sale2,014 (1)1,900 (57)3,914 (58)Total available-for-sale137,582 (3,468)1,699 (53)139,281 (3,521)
Total temporarily impaired securitiesTotal temporarily impaired securities$2,014 $(1)$1,900 $(57)$3,914 $(58)Total temporarily impaired securities$141,817 $(3,657)$1,699 $(53)$143,516 $(3,710)
December 31, 2019< 12 continuous months≥ 12 continuous monthsTotal securities
in a loss position
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020< 12 continuous months≥ 12 continuous monthsTotal securities
 in a loss position
(in thousands)(in thousands)Fair valueUnrealized lossFair valueUnrealized lossFair valueUnrealized loss(in thousands)Fair valueUnrealized lossFair valueUnrealized lossFair valueUnrealized loss
Held-to-maturity:
MBS pass-through securities issued by FHLMC and FNMA$14,203 $(60)$6,073 $(84)$20,276 $(144)
Available-for-sale:Available-for-sale:
SBA-backed securitiesSBA-backed securities$$$1,790 $(55)$1,790 $(55)
CMOs issued by FHLMCCMOs issued by FHLMC1,725 (5)1,725 (5)CMOs issued by FHLMC5,975 (1)5,975 (1)
Total held-to-maturity14,203 (60)7,798 (89)22,001 (149)
Available-for-sale:
MBS pass-through securities issued by FHLMC and FNMA4,367 (34)4,464 (14)8,831 (48)
SBA-backed securities9,227 (14)2,448 (62)11,675 (76)
Debentures of government- sponsored agenciesDebentures of government- sponsored agencies3,943 (24)3,943 (24)
CMOs issued by FHLMC14,918 (58)2,981 (6)17,899 (64)
CMOs issued by GNMA7,139 (6)7,139 (6)
Debentures of government- sponsored agencies25,228 (70)25,228 (70)
Obligations of state and political subdivisions20,579 (145)659 (1)21,238 (146)
Corporate Bonds500 (1)500 (1)
Total available-for-saleTotal available-for-sale81,958 (328)10,552 (83)92,510 (411)Total available-for-sale9,918 (25)1,790 (55)11,708 (80)
Total temporarily impaired securitiesTotal temporarily impaired securities$96,161 $(388)$18,350 $(172)$114,511 $(560)Total temporarily impaired securities$9,918 $(25)$1,790 $(55)$11,708 $(80)

As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the investment portfolio included 5 investment securities that had been in a continuous loss position for twelve months or more and 324 investment securities that had been in a loss position for less than twelve months.
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Securities issued by government-sponsored agencies, such as FNMA and FHLMC, usually have implicit credit support by the U.S. federal government. However, since 2008, FNMA and FHLMC have been under government conservatorship and, therefore, contractual cash flows for these investments carry explicit guarantees by the U.S. federal government. Securities issued by the SBA and GNMA have explicit credit guarantees by the U.S. federal government, which protects us from credit losses on the contractual cash flows of the securities.
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We routinely perform internal analyses of latest financial information of the issuers ofOur investment in obligations of state and political subdivisions theirbonds are deemed credit worthy after our comprehensive analysis of the issuers' latest financial information, credit ratings by major credit agencies, and/or credit enhancements. Based on our comprehensive analyses, we determined that the decline in the fair values of obligations of state and political subdivisions and corporate bonds as of December
At March 31, 2019 were primarily driven by factors other than credit, such as changes in market interest rates and liquidity spreads subsequent to purchase. At September 30, 2020, Management2021, management determined that it did not intend to sell any investment securities with unrealized losses, and it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell securities with unrealized losses before recovery of their amortized cost. Therefore, we dono allowances for credit losses has been recognized on available for sale securities in an unrealized loss position as management does not consider these investmentbelieve any of the securities are impaired due to be other-than-temporarily impairedreasons of credit quality at September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.

Non-Marketable Securities Included in Other Assets

FHLB Capital Stock

As a member of the FHLB, we are required to maintain a minimum investment in FHLB capital stock determined by the Board of Directors of the FHLB. The minimum investment requirements can increase in the event we increase our total asset size or borrowings with the FHLB. Shares cannot be purchased or sold except between the FHLB and its members at the $100 per share par value. We held $11.9 million and $11.7 million of FHLB stock included in other assets on the consolidated statements of condition at September 30, 2020both March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019, respectively.2020. The carrying amounts of these investments are reasonable estimates of fair value because the securities are restricted to member banks and they do not have a readily determinable market value. Based on our analysis of FHLB's financial condition and certain qualitative factors, we determined that the FHLB stock was not impaired at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019.2020. On OctoberApril 29, 2020,2021, FHLB announced a cash dividend for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 at an annualized dividend rate of 5.00%6.00% to be distributed in mid-November 2020.mid-May 2021. Cash dividends paid on FHLB capital stock are recorded as non-interest income.

VISA Inc. Class B Common Stock

As a member bank of Visa U.S.A., we held 10,439 shares of Visa Inc. Class B common stock at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019.2020. These shares have a carrying value of 0 and are restricted from resale to non-member banks of Visa U.S.A. until their conversion into Class A (voting) shares upon the termination of Visa Inc.'s Covered Litigation escrow account. Because of the restriction and the uncertainty on the conversion rate to Class A shares, these shares lack a readily determinable fair value. When converting this Class B common stock to Class A common stock based on the estimated conversion rate of 1.6228 both at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, and the closing stock price of Class A shares at those respective dates, the converted value of our shares of Class B common stock would have been $3.4$3.6 million and $3.2$3.7 million at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. The conversion rate is subject to further adjustment upon the final settlement of the covered litigation against Visa Inc. and its member banks. As such, the fair value of these Class B shares can differ significantly from their converted values. For further information, refer to Note 8, Commitments and Contingencies.

Low Income Housing Tax Credits

We invest in low-income housing tax credit funds as a limited partner, which totaled $3.7$3.4 million and $4.1$3.5 million recorded in other assets as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. In the first ninethree months of 2020,2021, we recognized $490$160 thousand of low-income housing tax credits and other tax benefits, offset by $412$135 thousand of amortization expense of low-income housing tax credit investment, as a component of income tax expense. As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, our unfunded commitments for these low-income housing tax credit funds totaled $886$508 thousand. We did 0t recognize any impairment losses on these low-income housing tax credit investments during the first ninethree months of 20202021 or 2019,2020, as the value of the future tax benefits exceeds the carrying value of the investments.


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Note 5:  Loans and Allowance for LoanCredit Losses

Credit QualityUnder the accounting relief provisions of Loansthe Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security ("CARES") Act passed in March 2020, we postponed the adoption of the CECL standard form January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020. Upon adoption we used a modified retrospective method effective October 1, 2020 (the beginning of the first reporting period in which the standard was effective due to the postponement of CECL) through a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings. The cumulative adjustment to retained earnings was recorded, net of taxes, based on economic forecasts and other assumptions as of December 31, 2019. Results for reporting periods beginning after September 30, 2020 have been presented under the new standard while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP. Certain prior period credit quality disclosures related to impaired loans and individually and collectively evaluated loans were superseded with the CECL accounting standards and have not been included below. Refer to Notes 1 and 3 under Part II, Item 8, of our 2020 Form 10-K for for additional information regarding the adoption of CECL. In addition, refer to Note 5 under Part I, Item 1, of our March 31, 2020 Form 10-Q for prior period information.

The following table shows outstandingpresents the amortized cost of loans by class and payment aging as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019.2020.
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Loan Aging Analysis by Class
(in thousands)Commercial and industrialCommercial real estate, owner-occupiedCommercial real estate, investor-ownedConstructionHome equityOther residentialInstallment and other consumerTotal
September 30, 2020        
 30-59 days past due$198 $$$$217 $$$415 
 60-89 days past due276 — 283 
 90 days or more past due
Total past due198 493 698 
Current512,775 299,754 966,517 66,663 106,871 130,915 23,798 2,107,293 
Total loans 1
$512,973 $299,754 $966,517 $66,663 $107,364 $130,915 $23,805 $2,107,991 
Non-accrual loans 2
$$$886 $$532 $$24 $1,442 
December 31, 2019        
 30-59 days past due$$$1,001 $$279 $$$1,288 
 60-89 days past due98 95 193 
 90 days or more past due167 167 
Total past due1,001 544 102 1,648 
Current246,686 308,824 945,316 61,095 115,480 136,657 27,580 1,841,638 
Total loans 1
$246,687 $308,824 $946,317 $61,095 $116,024 $136,657 $27,682 $1,843,286 
Non-accrual loans 2
$$$$$168 $$58 $226 
(in thousands)March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Commercial and industrial$545,069 $498,408 
Real estate:
  Commercial owner-occupied308,266 304,963 
  Commercial investor-owned955,021 961,208 
  Construction71,066 73,046 
  Home equity96,575 104,813 
  Other residential124,383 123,395 
Installment and other consumer loans21,392 22,723 
Total loans, at amortized cost 1
2,121,772 2,088,556 
Allowance for credit losses on loans(19,958)(22,874)
Total loans, net$2,101,814 $2,065,682 
1 Amounts includeAmortized cost includes net deferred loan origination (fees) costsfees of $(5.1)$(6.7) million (including $6.5and $(4.9) million in deferred SBA PPP loan fees, net of costs) and $983 thousand at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. Amounts are also net of unaccretedunrecognized purchase discounts on non-PCI loans of $878$782 thousand and $815 thousand at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and $983 thousand at December 31, 2019.
2 There were 0 loans past due more than ninety days accruing2020, respectively. Amortized cost excludes accrued interest, which totaled $8.5 million and $8.8 million at September 30, 2020 orMarch 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019.2020, respectively, and is included in interest receivable and other assets in the consolidated statements of condition.

WeLending Risks

Commercial and Industrial Loans - Commercial loans are generally make commercial loansmade to established small and mid-sized businesses to provide financing for their growth and working capital needs, equipment purchases and acquisitions.  Management examines historical, current, and projected cash flows to determine the ability of the borrower to repay obligations as agreed. Commercial loans are made based primarily on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral and guarantor support. The cash flows of borrowers, however, may not occur as expected, and the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value. Most commercial and industrial loans are secured by the assets being financed, such as accounts receivable and inventory, and typically include personal guarantees. We target stable businesses with guarantors who provide additional sources of repayment and have proven to be resilient in periods of economic stress.

  A weakened economy, and resultant decreased consumer and/or business spending, may have an effect on the credit quality of commercial loans.
Pursuant to the CARES Act,
In April 2020, the Bank funded over 1,800 loans to eligible small businesses and non-profit organizations who participatedbegan participating in the Small Business Administration's ("SBA") Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”("PPP") administered by. As of March 31, 2021, there were 2,513 PPP loans outstanding. PPP loans totaling $365.0 million (net of $8.0 million in unrecognized fees and costs) and $291.6 million (net of $5.4 million in unrecognized fees and costs) as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, were included in commercial and industrial loan balances. Of the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”).PPP loans outstanding as of March 31, 2021, 841 loans totaling $119.5 million funded during the first quarter of 2021 under the second round of the PPP stimulus plan. PPP loans have terms of two to five years and earn interest at 1%. In addition, the SBA paid the Bank received a fee of 1%-5% from the SBA depending on the loan amount, which was netted with loan origination costs and accreted/amortized into interest income underusing the effective yield method over the contractual life of theeach loan. The recognition of fees and costs is accelerated when the SBA forgives the loan and/or the loan is forgiven by the SBA and/or paid off prior to maturity. PPP loans are fully
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guaranteed by the SBA and are expectedhave virtually no risk of loss. We expect the vast majority of the PPP loans to be fully forgiven by the SBA if they meet the requirements of the program. PPP loans totaling $301.7 million at September 30, 2020 are included in commercial and industrial loan balances. The Bank ended its origination of new PPP loans on June 30, 2020. On June 5, 2020, the PPP Flexibility Act was signed into law that modified, among other things, rules governing the PPP payment deferral period. In October 2020, due to the continued delay in the PPP forgiveness process, the Bank modified the first payment due dates for PPP loans that originated prior to June 5, 2020 and extended the payment deferral period from six to sixteen months. The extended payment deferral period will affect the timing over which the accretion of PPP net loan origination fees are recognized.SBA.

Commercial Real Estate Loans - Commercial real estate loans, which include income producing investment properties and owner-occupied real estate used for business purposes, are subject to underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial loans discussed above. We underwrite these loans to be repaid from cash flow and to be supported by real property collateral. Underwriting standards for commercial real estate loans include, but are not limited to, debt coverage and loan-to-value ratios. Furthermore, a large majority of our loans are guaranteed by the owners of the properties. Conditions in the real estate markets or downturn in the general economy may adversely affect our commercial real estate loans. In the event of a vacancy, we expect guarantors to carry the loans until they find a replacement tenant.  The owner's substantial equity investment provides a strong economic incentive to continue to support the commercial real estate projects. As such, we have generally experienced a relatively low level of loss and delinquencies in this portfolio.
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Construction Loans - Construction loans are generally made to developers and builders to finance construction, renovation and occasionally land acquisitions in anticipation of near-term development. Construction loans include interest reserves that are used for the payment of interest during the development and marketing periods and are capitalized as part of the loan balance. When a construction loan is placed on nonaccrual status before the depletion of the interest reserve, we apply the interest funded by the interest reserve against the loan's principal balance. These loans are underwritten after evaluation of the borrower's financial strength, reputation, prior track record, and independent appraisals. We monitor all construction projects to determine whether they are on schedule, completed as planned and in accordance with the approved construction budgets. Significant events can affect the construction industry, including: the inherent volatility of real estate markets and vulnerability to delays due to weather, change orders, inability to obtain construction permits, labor or material shortages, and price changes. Estimates of construction costs and value associated with the completed project may be inaccurate. Repayment of construction loans is largely dependent on the ultimate success of the project.

Consumer Loans - Consumer loans primarily consist of home equity lines of credit, other residential loans and floating homes along with a small number of installment loans. Our other residential loans include tenancy-in-common fractional interest loans ("TIC") located almost entirely in San Francisco County. We originate consumer loans utilizing credit score information, debt-to-income ratio and loan-to-value ratio analysis. Diversification among consumer loan types, coupled with relatively small loan amounts that are spread across many individual borrowers, mitigates risk. We do not originate sub-prime residential mortgage loans, nor is it our practice to underwrite loans commonly referred to as "Alt-A mortgages," the characteristics of which are reduced documentation, borrowers with low FICO scores or collateral with high loan-to-value ratios.

Credit Quality Indicators
We use a risk rating system to evaluate asset quality, and to identify and monitor credit risk in individual loans, and in the loan portfolio. Our definitions of “Special Mention” risk graded loans, or worse, are consistent with those used by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC").  Our internally assigned grades are as follows:
 
Pass and Watch: - Loans to borrowers of acceptable or better credit quality. Borrowers in this category demonstrate fundamentally sound financial positions, repayment capacity, credit history and management expertise.  Loans in this category must have an identifiable and stable source of repayment and meet the Bank’s policy regarding debt-service-coverage ratios.  These borrowers are capable of sustaining normal economic, market or operational setbacks without significant financial consequences.  Negative external industry factors are generally not present.  The loan may be secured, unsecured or supported by non-real estate collateral for which the value is more difficult to determine and/or marketability is more uncertain. This category also includes “Watch” loans, where the primary source of repayment has been delayed. “Watch” is intended to be a transitional grade, with either an upgrade or downgrade within a reasonable period.
 
Special Mention: - Potential weaknesses that deserve close attention. If left uncorrected, those potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the payment prospects for the asset. Special Mention assets do not present sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.
 
Substandard:- Inadequately protected by either the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or the collateral pledged, if any. A Substandard asset has a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize(s) the liquidation of the debt. Substandard assets are characterized by the distinct possibility that we will sustain some
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loss if such weaknesses or deficiencies are not corrected. Well-defined weaknesses include adverse trends or developments of the borrower’s financial condition, managerial weaknesses and/or significant collateral deficiencies.
 
Doubtful: - Critical weaknesses that make collection or liquidation in full improbable. There may be specific pending events that work to strengthen the asset; however, the amount or timing of the loss may not be determinable. Pending events generally occur within one year of the asset being classified as Doubtful. Examples include: merger, acquisition, or liquidation; capital injection; guarantee; perfecting liens on additional collateral; and refinancing. Such loans are placed on non-accrual status and usually are collateral-dependent.

We regularly review our credits for accuracy of risk grades whenever we receive new information. Borrowers are generally required to submit financial information at regular intervals. Typically, commercial borrowers with lines of credit are required to submit financial information with reporting intervals ranging from monthly to annually depending on credit size, risk and complexity. In addition, investor commercial real estate borrowers with loans exceeding a certain dollar threshold are usually required to submit rent rolls or property income statements annually.
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We monitor construction loans monthly. We review home equity and other consumer loans based on delinquency. We also review loans graded “Watch” or worse, regardless of loan type, no less than quarterly.

The following table represents an analysistables present the loan portfolio by loan class, origination year and internal risk rating as of the carrying amount in loans, net of deferred fees and costs and purchase premiums or discounts, by internally assigned risk grades, at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019.2020. Generally, existing term loans that were re-underwritten are reflected in the table in the year of renewal. Lines of credit that have a conversion feature at the time of origination, such as construction to perm loans, are presented by year of origination.
Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Risk Grade
(in thousands)(in thousands)Commercial and industrialCommercial real estate, owner-occupiedCommercial real estate, investor-ownedConstructionHome equityOther residentialInstallment and other consumerTotal(in thousands)Term Loans - Amortized Cost by Origination YearRevolving Loans Amortized Cost
September 30, 2020  
March 31, 2021March 31, 202120212020201920182017PriorRevolving Loans Amortized CostTotal
Commercial and industrial:Commercial and industrial:
PassPass$484,305 $251,741 $946,166 $66,663 $105,824 $130,915 $23,665 $2,009,279 Pass$116,598 $264,838 $21,201 $11,692 $4,111 $36,865 $76,742 $532,047 
Special MentionSpecial Mention28,544 41,010 17,359 800 87,713 Special Mention812 598 115 8,954 10,487 
SubstandardSubstandard124 7,003 2,992 740 140 10,999 Substandard1,649 390 496 2,535 
Total loans$512,973 $299,754 $966,517 $66,663 $107,364 $130,915 $23,805 $2,107,991 
December 31, 2019  
Total commercial and industrialTotal commercial and industrial$116,598 $266,487 $22,403 $12,290 $4,226 $36,873 $86,192 $545,069 
Commercial real estate, owner-occupied:Commercial real estate, owner-occupied:
PassPass$209,213 $264,766 $945,757 $61,095 $114,935 $136,657 $27,538 $1,759,961 Pass$10,035 $30,459 $27,147 $41,816 $41,962 $110,896 $$262,315 
Special MentionSpecial Mention37,065 35,016 560 750 73,391 Special Mention2,363 17,076 12,863 32,302 
SubstandardSubstandard409 9,042 339 144 9,934 Substandard7,147 297 6,205 13,649 
Total loans$246,687 $308,824 $946,317 $61,095 $116,024 $136,657 $27,682 $1,843,286 
Total commercial real estate, owner-occupiedTotal commercial real estate, owner-occupied$10,035 $37,606 $27,444 $44,179 $59,038 $129,964 $$308,266 
Commercial real estate, investor-owned:Commercial real estate, investor-owned:
PassPass$29,585 $161,213 $146,537 $170,153 $87,813 $336,840 $110 $932,251 
Special MentionSpecial Mention6,808 1,811 4,581 13,200 
SubstandardSubstandard2,715 4,428 2,427 9,570 
Total commercial real estate, investor-ownedTotal commercial real estate, investor-owned$29,585 $161,213 $156,060 $174,581 $89,624 $343,848 $110 $955,021 
Construction:Construction:
PassPass$6,533 $29,510 $26,108 $8,915 $$$$71,066 
Special MentionSpecial Mention
SubstandardSubstandard
Total constructionTotal construction$6,533 $29,510 $26,108 $8,915 $$$$71,066 
Home equity:Home equity:
PassPass$$$$$$793 $95,115 $95,908 
Special MentionSpecial Mention
SubstandardSubstandard388 279 667 
Total home equityTotal home equity$$$$$$1,181 $95,394 $96,575 
Other residential:Other residential:
PassPass$5,524 $33,498 $29,371 $23,363 $10,520 $22,107 $$124,383 
Special MentionSpecial Mention
SubstandardSubstandard
Total other residentialTotal other residential$5,524 $33,498 $29,371 $23,363 $10,520 $22,107 $$124,383 
Installment and other consumer:Installment and other consumer:
PassPass$1,757 $2,169 $3,334 $3,076 $1,260 $8,111 $1,685 $21,392 
Special MentionSpecial Mention
SubstandardSubstandard
Total installment and other consumerTotal installment and other consumer$1,757 $2,169 $3,334 $3,076 $1,260 $8,111 $1,685 $21,392 
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(in thousands)Term Loans - Amortized Cost by Origination YearRevolving Loans Amortized Cost
March 31, 202120212020201920182017PriorTotal
Total loans:
Pass$170,032 $521,687 $253,698 $259,015 $145,666 $515,612 $173,652 $2,039,362 
Total Special Mention$$$7,620 $2,961 $19,002 $17,452 $8,954 $55,989 
Total Substandard$$8,796 $3,402 $4,428 $$9,020 $775 $26,421 
Totals$170,032 $530,483 $264,720 $266,404 $164,668 $542,084 $183,381 $2,121,772 

(in thousands)Term Loans - Amortized Cost by Origination YearRevolving Loans Amortized Cost
December 31, 202020202019201820172016PriorTotal
Commercial and industrial:
Pass$308,237 $22,589 $12,596 $4,508 $5,915 $34,282 $85,889 $474,016 
Special Mention2,034 1,318 141 11 49 19,092 22,645 
Substandard1,747 1,747 
Total commercial and industrial$309,984 $24,623 $13,914 $4,649 $5,926 $34,331 $104,981 $498,408 
Commercial real estate, owner-occupied:
Pass$31,029 $27,581 $32,603 $43,843 $12,768 $101,014 $$248,838 
Special Mention11,764 17,062 7,343 6,601 42,770 
Substandard7,147 6,208 13,355 
Total commercial real estate, owner-occupied$38,176 $27,581 $44,367 $60,905 $26,319 $107,615 $$304,963 
Commercial real estate, investor-owned:
Pass$162,300 $144,751 $173,955 $100,842 $94,862 $253,611 $117 $930,438 
Special Mention10,695 1,819 8,124 20,638 
Substandard2,716 4,435 1,553 1,428 10,132 
Total commercial real estate, investor-owned$162,300 $158,162 $178,390 $102,661 $96,415 $263,163 $117 $961,208 
Construction:
Pass$31,654 $30,150 $11,242 $$$$$73,046 
Special Mention
Substandard
Total construction$31,654 $30,150 $11,242 $$$$$73,046 
Home equity:
Pass$$$$$128 $694 $102,614 $103,436 
Special Mention799 799 
Substandard391 187 578 
Total home equity$$$$$128 $1,085 $103,600 $104,813 
Other residential:
Pass$34,447 $31,079 $23,673 $10,574 $6,035 $17,587 $$123,395 
Special Mention
Substandard
Total other residential$34,447 $31,079 $23,673 $10,574 $6,035 $17,587 $$123,395 
Installment and other consumer:
Pass$2,361 $4,382 $3,483 $1,543 $3,423 $4,921 $2,593 $22,706 
Special Mention
Substandard17 17 
Total installment and other consumer$2,361 $4,382 $3,483 $1,560 $3,423 $4,921 $2,593 $22,723 
Total loans:
Pass$570,028 $260,532 $257,552 $161,310 $123,131 $412,109 $191,213 $1,975,875 
Total Special Mention$$12,729 $13,082 $19,022 $7,354 $14,774 $19,891 $86,852 
Total Substandard$8,894 $2,716 $4,435 $17 $7,761 $1,819 $187 $25,829 
Totals$578,922 $275,977 $275,069 $180,349 $138,246 $428,702 $211,291 $2,088,556 


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The following table shows the amortized cost of loans by class, payment aging and non-accrual status as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

Loan Aging Analysis by Class
(in thousands)Commercial and industrialCommercial real estate, owner-occupiedCommercial real estate, investor-ownedConstructionHome equityOther residentialInstallment and other consumerTotal
March 31, 2021        
 30-59 days past due$$$791 $$120 $$136 $1,047 
 60-89 days past due96 96 
 90 days or more past due878 878 
Total past due1,669 216 136 2,021 
Current545,069 308,266 953,352 71,066 96,359 124,383 21,256 2,119,751 
Total loans 1
$545,069 $308,266 $955,021 $71,066 $96,575 $124,383 $21,392 $2,121,772 
Non-accrual loans 2
$$7,147 $1,603 $$455 $$$9,205 
Non-accrual loans with no allowance$$7,147 $1,603 $$455 $$$9,205 
December 31, 2020        
 30-59 days past due$$$1,673 $$274 $$136 $2,083 
 60-89 days past due622 622 
 90 days or more past due
Total past due1,673 274 758 2,705 
Current498,408 304,963 959,535 73,046 104,539 123,395 21,965 2,085,851 
Total loans 1
$498,408 $304,963 $961,208 $73,046 $104,813 $123,395 $22,723 $2,088,556 
Non-accrual loans 2
$$7,147 $1,610 $$459 $$17 $9,233 
Non-accrual loans with no allowance$$7,147 $1,610 $$459 $$17 $9,233 
1 There were 0 loans past due more than ninety days accruing interest at March 31, 2021 or December 31, 2020.
2 NaN of the non-accrual loans as of March 31, 2021 or December 31, 2020 were earning interest on a cash basis. We recognized 0 interest income on non-accrual loans for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. There were 0 new loans placed on non accrual status during the three months ended March 31, 2021. Accrued interest of $13 thousand was reversed from interest income for loans that were placed on non-accrual status during the three months ended March 31, 2020.

Collateral Dependent Loans

The following table presents the amortized cost basis of individually analyzed collateral-dependent non-accrual loans by class at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
Amortized Cost by Collateral Type
(in thousands)Commercial Real EstateResidential Real EstateOtherTotalAllowance for Credit Losses
March 31, 2021
Commercial real estate, owner-occupied$7,147 $$$7,147 $
Commercial real estate, investor-owned1,603 1,603 
Home equity454 454 
Total$8,750 $454 $$9,204 $
December 31, 2020
Commercial real estate, owner-occupied$7,147 $$$7,147 $
Commercial real estate, investor-owned1,610 1,610 
Home equity459 459 
Installment and other consumer17 17 
Total$8,757 $459 $17 $9,233 $

NaN collateral-dependent loans were in process of foreclosure at March 31, 2021 or December 31, 2020. In addition, the weighted average loan-to-value of collateral dependent loans was approximately 59.2% at both March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

Troubled Debt Restructuring
 
Our loan portfolio includes certain loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”), where we have granted economic concessions to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. These concessions typically result from our loss mitigation activities and could include reductions in the interest rate, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions. TDRs on non-accrual status at the time of restructure may be returned to
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accruing status after Managementmanagement considers the borrower’s sustained repayment performance for a reasonable period, generally nine months, and obtains reasonable assurance of repayment and performance.
 
We may remove a loan from TDR designation if it meets all of the following conditions:
The loan is subsequently refinanced or restructured at current market interest rates and the new terms are consistent with the treatment of creditworthy borrowers under regular underwriting standards;
The borrower is no longer considered to be in financial difficulty;
Performance on the loan is reasonably assured; and
Existing loan did not have any forgiveness of principal or interest.

The same Management level that approved the loan classification upgrade must approve the removal of TDR status. There were 0 loans removed from TDR designation during the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020. There was 1 commercial loan with a recorded investment of $3 thousand removed from TDR designation during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 after meeting all of the conditions above.

SectionIn accordance with section 4013 of the CARES Act, provided optional, temporary relief from evaluating loans that may have been considered TDRs under GAAP. This relief applies to loan modifications executed between March 1, 2020 andsubsequently amended by section 541 of the earlier of 60 days after the national emergency is terminated or December 31, 2020. The BankEconomic Aid Act, we elected to apply thesethe temporary accounting relief provisions for loan modifications that met certain criteria, which would otherwise be designated TDRs under existing GAAP. As of March 31, 2021, 13 borrowing relationships with 20 loans totaling $65.4 million were continuing to benefit from payment relief. Subsequent to quarter end and prior to the filing of this report, 2 relationships with 3 loans totaling $6.2 million transitioned out of the payment relief program and began making normal contractual payments. The weighted average loan-to-value ratio of the remaining payment relief loans beginning in March 2020. The Bank approved 264 loan modifications for full payment deferral or interest-only payments for up to 120 days on loan balances exceeding $388.5 million. As of October 19, 2020, 20 loans totaling $47.2 million had either requested additional payment relief or the relief period had not expired.was 40%. We accrue and recognize interest income on loans under payment relief based on the original contractual interest rates. When payments resume at the end of the relief period, the payments will generally be applied to accrued interest due until accrued interest is fully paid.

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The following table summarizes the carrying amount of TDR loans by loan class as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019.2020.
(in thousands)(in thousands)(in thousands)
Recorded Investment in Troubled Debt Restructurings 1
Recorded Investment in Troubled Debt Restructurings 1
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Recorded Investment in Troubled Debt Restructurings 1
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial$1,017 $1,223 Commercial and industrial$854 $1,021 
Commercial real estate, owner-occupiedCommercial real estate, owner-occupied7,003 6,998 Commercial real estate, owner-occupied7,147 7,147 
Commercial real estate, investor-ownedCommercial real estate, investor-owned3,309 1,770 Commercial real estate, investor-owned1,741 3,305 
Home equityHome equity527 251 Home equity277 281 
Other residential452 
Installment and other consumerInstallment and other consumer769 639 Installment and other consumer756 752 
TotalTotal$12,625 $11,333 Total$10,775 $12,506 
1There was 1 acquired home equity TDR loan with a recorded investment of $276 thousand as of September 30, 2020. There were 0 acquired TDR loans as of December 31, 2019. TDR loans on non-accrual status totaled $300 thousand and $58 thousand$7.4 million at September 30, 2020both March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019, respectively.2020. Unfunded commitments for TDR loans totaled $845 thousand as of March 31, 2021

The following table presents information for loans modified in a TDR during the presented periods, including the number of modified contracts, the recorded investment in the loans prior to modification, and the recorded investment in the loans at period end after being restructured. The table excludes fully charged-off TDR loans and loans modified in a TDR and subsequently paid-off during the years presented, if applicable.
(dollars in thousands)Number of Contracts ModifiedPre-Modification Outstanding Recorded InvestmentPost-Modification Outstanding Recorded InvestmentPost-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment at Period End
TDRs during the three months ended September 30, 2020:   
Commercial real estate, investor-owned1$1,553 $1,553 $1,553 
TDRs during the three months ended September 30, 2019:   
None0$$$
TDRs during the nine months ended September 30, 2020:
Commercial and industrial1$170 $162 $125 
Commercial real estate, investor-owned11,553 1,553 1,553 
Home equity1276 276 276 
Installment and other consumer3211 211 209 
6$2,210 $2,202 $2,163 
TDRs during the nine months ended September 30, 2019:
Commercial and industrial1$298 $298 $173 
(dollars in thousands)Number of Contracts ModifiedPre-Modification Outstanding Recorded InvestmentPost-Modification Outstanding Recorded InvestmentPost-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment at Period End
TDRs during the three months ended March 31, 2021:   
None0$$$
TDRs during the three months ended March 31, 2020:   
Commercial and industrial1$170 $162 $144 
Installment and other consumer2103 103 103 
Total3$273 $265 $247 
The loans modified in 2020 reflected debt consolidation, interest rate concessions, and/or other loan term and payment modifications. The loan modified during the first nine months of 2019 reflected a maturity extension and interest rate concession. During the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, there were 0 defaults on loans that had been modified in a TDR within the prior twelve-month period. We report defaulted TDRs based on a payment default definition of more than ninety days past due.

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Impaired Loans

The following tables summarize information by class on impaired loans and their related allowances. Total impaired loans include non-accrual loans and accruing TDR loans.
(in thousands)Commercial and industrialCommercial real estate, owner-occupiedCommercial real estate, investor-ownedConstructionHome equityOther residentialInstallment and other consumerTotal
September 30, 2020       
Recorded investment in impaired loans:      
With no specific allowance recorded$291 $$885 $$532 $$89 $1,797 
With a specific allowance recorded726 7,003 3,310 251 680 11,970 
Total recorded investment in impaired loans$1,017 $7,003 $4,195 $$783 $$769 $13,767 
Unpaid principal balance of impaired loans$1,012 $6,993 $4,187 $$801 $$767 $13,760 
Specific allowance19 225 697 161 1,106 
Average recorded investment in impaired loans during the quarter ended
September 30, 2020
798 7,002 3,430 829 774 12,833 
Interest income recognized on impaired loans during the quarter ended
September 30, 20201
11 64 30 115 
Average recorded investment in impaired loans during the nine months ended
September 30, 2020
948 7,000 2,832 740 225 730 12,475 
Interest income recognized on impaired loans during the nine months ended
September 30, 20201
32 197 68 10 22 333 
Average recorded investment in impaired loans during the quarter ended
September 30, 2019
1,324 7,000 1,791 684 413 456 659 12,327 
Interest income recognized on impaired loans during the quarter ended
September 30, 2019
1
16 67 20 400 522 
Average recorded investment in impaired loans during the nine months ended
September 30, 2019
1,495 6,998 1,804 1,687 497 458 670 13,609 
Interest income recognized on impaired loans during the nine months ended September 30, 20191
56 199 59 456 42 14 18 844 
1 NaN interest income was recognized on a cash basis during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. Interest income recognized on a cash basis of $393 thousand and $416 thousand during the respective three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was related to a principal payment applied to interest collected but unrecognized on a former non-accrual land development loan and the pay-off of three non-accrual loans.
(in thousands)Commercial and industrialCommercial real estate, owner-occupiedCommercial real estate, investor-ownedConstructionHome equityOther residentialInstallment and other consumerTotal
December 31, 2019       
Recorded investment in impaired loans:      
With no specific allowance recorded$349 $$$$167 $452 $98 $1,066 
With a specific allowance recorded874 6,998 1,770 251 541 10,434 
Total recorded investment in impaired loans$1,223 $6,998 $1,770 $$418 $452 $639 $11,500 
Unpaid principal balance of impaired loans$1,209 $6,992 $1,764 $$417 $451 $638 $11,471 
Specific allowance$103 $195 $41 $$$$53 $397 

Management monitors delinquent loans continuously and identifies problem loans (loans on non-accrual status and loans modified in a TDR) to evaluate individually for impairment. Generally, the recorded investment in impaired loans is net of any charge-offs from estimated losses related to specifically-identified impaired loans when they are deemed uncollectible. There were 0 charged-off amounts on impaired loans at September 30, 2020 or December 31, 2019. In addition, the recorded investment in impaired loans is net of purchase discounts or premiums on acquired loans and deferred fees and costs. At September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, unused commitments to extend credit on impaired loans, including performing loans to borrowers whose terms have been modified in TDRs, totaled $500 thousand and $534 thousand, respectively.

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The following tables disclosetable discloses activity in the allowance for loancredit losses ("ALLL") andfor the recorded investmentperiods presented.
Allowance for Credit Losses Rollforward
(in thousands)Commercial and industrialCommercial real estate, owner-occupiedCommercial real estate, investor-ownedConstructionHome equityOther residentialInstallment and other consumerUnallocatedTotal
Three months ended March 31, 2021
Beginning balance$2,530 $2,778 $12,682 $1,557 $738 $998 $291 $1,300 $22,874 
Provision (reversal) - CECL(880)(474)(1,826)(254)(218)(241)(36)1,000 (2,929)
Charge-offs
Recoveries13 
Ending balance$1,654 $2,304 $10,856 $1,312 $520 $757 $255 $2,300 $19,958 
Three months ended March 31, 2020
Beginning balance$2,334 $2,462 $8,483 $638 $850 $973 $284 $653 $16,677 
Provision - incurred loss446 335 742 86 132 125 79 255 2,200 
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Ending balance$2,784 $2,797 $9,225 $727 $982 $1,098 $363 $908 $18,884 
We adopted the CECL accounting standard on December 31, 2020, which we had previously postponed under the optional accounting relief provisions of the CARES Act passed in loans by class, as well asMarch 2020 to the related ALLL disaggregated by impairment evaluation method.
Allowance for Loan Losses Rollforward for the Period
(in thousands)Commercial and industrialCommercial real estate, owner-occupiedCommercial real estate, investor-ownedConstructionHome equityOther residentialInstallment and other consumerUnallocatedTotal
Three months ended September 30, 2020
Beginning balance$2,609 $2,910 $10,403 $836 $1,044 $1,266 $426 $1,374 $20,868 
Provision (reversal)(79)225 1,221 24 (6)(6)(20)(109)1,250 
Charge-offs(10)(10)
Recoveries
Ending balance$2,525 $3,135 $11,624 $860 $1,038 $1,260 $406 $1,265 $22,113 
Three months ended September 30, 2019
Beginning balance$2,368 $2,321 $7,721 $619 $907 $849 $323 $727 $15,835 
Provision (reversal)326 21 211 (117)(28)56 (28)(41)400 
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Ending balance$2,699 $2,342 $7,932 $502 $879 $905 $295 $686 $16,240 
Allowance for Loan Losses Rollforward for the Period
(in thousands)Commercial and industrialCommercial real estate, owner-occupiedCommercial real estate, investorConstructionHome equityOther residentialInstallment and other consumerUnallocatedTotal
Nine months ended September 30, 2020
Beginning balance$2,334 $2,462 $8,483 $638 $850 $973 $284 $653 $16,677 
Provision (reversal)208 673 3,141 219 188 287 122 612 5,450 
Charge-offs(30)(30)
Recoveries13 16 
Ending balance$2,525 $3,135 $11,624 $860 $1,038 $1,260 $406 $1,265 $22,113 
Nine months ended September 30, 2019
Beginning balance$2,436 $2,407 $7,703 $756 $915 $800 $310 $494 $15,821 
Provision (reversal)256 (65)217 (254)(36)105 (15)192 400 
Charge-offs(9)(9)
Recoveries16 12 28 
Ending balance$2,699 $2,342 $7,932 $502 $879 $905 $295 $686 $16,240 
Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans
(dollars in thousands)Commercial and industrialCommercial real estate, owner-occupiedCommercial real estate, investor-ownedConstructionHome equityOther residentialInstallment and other consumerUnallocatedTotal
September 30, 2020
Ending ALLL related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment$2,506 $2,910 $10,927 $860 $1,034 $1,260 $245 $1,265 $21,007 
Ending ALLL related to loans individually evaluated for impairment19 225 697 161 1,106 
Ending balance$2,525 $3,135 $11,624 $860 $1,038 $1,260 $406 $1,265 $22,113 
Recorded Investment:      
Collectively evaluated for impairment$511,956 $292,751 $962,322 $66,663 $106,581 $130,915 $23,036 $$2,094,224 
Individually evaluated for impairment1,017 7,003 4,195 783 769 13,767 
Total$512,973 $299,754 $966,517 $66,663 $107,364 $130,915 $23,805 $$2,107,991 
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans0.49 %1.05 %1.20 %1.29 %0.97 %0.96 %1.71 %NM1.05 %
Allowance for loan losses to non-accrual loansNMNM1,312 %NM195 %NM1,692 %NM1,533 %
NM - Not Meaningful
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Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans
(dollars in thousands)Commercial and industrialCommercial real estate, owner-occupiedCommercial real estate, investor-ownedConstructionHome equityOther residentialInstallment and other consumerUnallocatedTotal
December 31, 2019
Ending ALLL related to loans collectively evaluated for impairment$2,231 $2,267 $8,442 $638 $845 $973 $231 $653 $16,280 
Ending ALLL related to loans individually evaluated for impairment103 195 41 53 397 
Ending balance$2,334 $2,462 $8,483 $638 $850 $973 $284 $653 $16,677 
Recorded Investment:       
Collectively evaluated for impairment$245,464 $301,826 $944,547 $61,095 $115,606 $136,205 $27,043 $$1,831,786 
Individually evaluated for impairment1,223 6,998 1,770 418 452 639 11,500 
Total$246,687 $308,824 $946,317 $61,095 $116,024 $136,657 $27,682 $$1,843,286 
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans0.95 %0.80 %0.90 %1.04 %0.73 %0.71 %1.03 %NM0.90 %
Allowance for loan losses to non-accrual loansNMNMNMNM506 %NM490 %NM7,379 %
NM - Not Meaningfulearlier of the end of the national emergency or December 31, 2020. During the first three months of 2020, we applied the incurred loss method under previous GAAP in determining the allowance for credit losses on loans.

Pledged Loans

Our FHLB line of credit is secured under terms of a blanket collateral agreement by a pledge of certain qualifying loans with unpaid principal balances of $1,149.5 million$1.103 billion and $1,133.4 million$1.165 billion at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. In addition, we pledge eligible TIC loans, which totaled $120.4$112.4 million and $115.7$113.6 million at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively, to secure our borrowing capacity with the Federal Reserve Bank ("FRB"). Also, see Note 6, Borrowings.

Related Party Loans
 
The Bank has, and expects to have in the future, banking transactions in the ordinary course of its business with directors, officers, principal shareholders and their businesses or associates. These loans are granted on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral on loans, as those prevailing at the same time for comparable transactions with persons not related to us. Likewise, these transactions do not involve more than the normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable features. Related party loans totaled $7.2$5.9 million at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and $8.3$6.4 million at December 31, 2019.2020. In addition, undisbursed commitments to related parties totaled $8.7$9.1 million at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and $9.2 million at December 31, 2019.2020.

Note 6: Borrowings and Other Obligations
 
Federal Funds Purchased – The Bank had unsecured lines of credit with correspondent banks for overnight borrowings totaling $135.0 million at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and $92.0 million at December 31, 2019.2020.  In general, interest rates on these lines approximate the federal funds target rate. We had 0 overnight borrowings under these credit facilities at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 or December 31, 20192020.
 
Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings – As of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Bank had lines of credit with the FHLB totaling $696.2$634.2 million and $648.0$642.5 million, respectively, based on eligible collateral of certain loans. There were 0 FHLB overnight borrowings at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 or December 31, 2019.2020.

Federal Reserve Line of Credit – The Bank has a line of credit with the FRBSF secured by certain residential loans.  At September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Bank had borrowing capacity under this line totaling $83.1$77.5 million and $80.3$78.7 million, respectively, and had 0 outstanding borrowings with the FRBSF.

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Subordinated Debenture – As part of an acquisition in 2013, Bancorp assumed a subordinated debenture with a contractual balance of $4.1 million due to NorCal Community Bancorp Trust II (the "Trust"), established for the sole purpose of issuing trust preferred securities. The trust preferred securities were sold and issuedOn March 15, 2021, Bancorp redeemed in private transactions pursuant to an exemption from registration underfull the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The subordinated debenture was recorded at fair
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value totaling $2.14$2.8 million at the acquisition date with a contractual balance of $4.12 million. The difference between the contractual balance and the fair value at the acquisition date is accreted into interest expense over the life of the debenture. Accretion on the subordinated debenture totaled $52 thousand and $51 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Bancorp has the option to defer payment of the interest on the subordinated debenture for a period of up to five years, as long as there is no event of default. In the event of interest deferral, dividends to Bancorp common stockholders are prohibited. Bancorp has guaranteed, on a subordinated basis, distributions and other payments due on trust preferred securities totaling $4.0 million issued by the Trust, which have identical maturity, repricing and payment terms as the subordinated debenture. The(book value) subordinated debenture due to NorCal Community Bancorpthe Trust, II onwhich had an effective interest rate of 5.7% in 2020. The higher effective rate in the first quarter of 2021 included accelerated accretion of the $1.3 million remaining purchase discount due to the early redemption. Accretion was $17 thousand for the three months ended March 15, 2036 with interest payable quarterly (repricing quarterly, based on 3-month LIBOR plus 1.40%, or 1.65% as of September 30, 2020) is redeemable in whole or in part on any interest payment date.31, 2020.

Other Obligations – The Bank leases certain equipment under finance leases, which are included in borrowings and other obligations in the consolidated statements of condition. See Note 8, Commitments and Contingencies, for additional information.

Note 7:  Stockholders' Equity
Dividends

On April 16, 2021, Bancorp declared a $0.23 per share cash dividend, payable on May 7, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 30, 2021.

Share-Based Payments
The fair value of stock options as of the grant date is recorded as stock-based compensation expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period, with a corresponding increase in common stock. Stock-based compensation also includes compensation expense related to the issuance of restricted stock awards. The grant-date fair value of the restricted stock awards, which equals the grant date price, is recorded as compensation expense over the requisite service period with a corresponding increase in common stock as the shares vest. Beginning in 2018, stock option and restricted stock awards issued include a retirement eligibility clause whereby the requisite service period is satisfied at the retirement eligibility date. For those awards, we accelerate the recording of stock-based compensation when the award holder is eligible to retire. However, retirement eligibility does not affect the vesting of restricted stock or the exercisability of the stock options, which are based on the scheduled vesting period.

Performance-based stock awards (restricted stock) are issued to a selected group of employees. Stock award vesting is contingent upon the achievement of pre-established long-term performance goals set by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Performance is measured over a three-year period and cliff vested. These performance-based stock awards were granted at a maximum opportunity level, and based on the achievement of the pre-established goals, the actual payouts can range from 0% to 200% of the target award. For performance-based stock awards, an estimate is made of the number of shares expected to vest based on the probability that the performance criteria will be achieved to determine the amount of compensation expense to be recognized. The estimate is re-evaluated quarterly and total compensation expense is adjusted for any change in the current period.

We record excess tax benefits (deficiencies) resulting from the exercise of non-qualified stock options, the disqualifying disposition of incentive stock options and vesting of restricted stock awards as income tax benefits (expense) in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income with a corresponding decrease (increase) to current taxes payable.
The holders of unvested restricted stock awards are entitled to dividends on the same per-share ratio as holders of common stock. Tax benefits for dividends paid on unvested restricted stock awards are recorded as tax benefits in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income with a corresponding decrease to current taxes payable. Dividends on forfeited awards are included in stock-based compensation expense.

Stock options and restricted stock may be net settled in a cashless exercise by a reduction in the number of shares otherwise deliverable upon exercise or vesting in satisfaction of the exercise payment and/or applicable tax withholding requirements. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, we withheld 27,547 shares totaling $1.1 million at a weighted-average price of $38.87 for cashless exercises. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we withheld 8,409 shares totaling $346 thousand at a weighted-average price of $41.17 for cashless exercises. Shares withheld under net settlement arrangements are available for future grants.


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Share Repurchase Program

On April 23, 2018, Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors approved a Share Repurchase Program under which Bancorp may repurchase up to $25.0 million of its outstanding common stock through May 1, 2019. Bancorp's Board of Directors subsequently extended the Share Repurchase Program through February 28, 2020. After expiration of this Share Repurchase Program, our new Share Repurchase Program began on March 1, 2020. The new program was approved on January 24, 2020 by Bancorp Board of Directors, allowing Bancorp to repurchase up to $25.0 million of its outstanding common stock through February 28, 2022. The new share repurchase program, which began on March 1, 2020, was suspended by the Board of Directors on March 20, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was reactivated by the Board of Directors on October 23, 2020.

Under the Share Repurchase Program, Bancorp may purchase shares of its common stock through various means such as open market transactions, including block purchases, and privately negotiated transactions. The number of shares repurchased and the timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be determined at Bancorp's discretion. Factors include, but are not limited to, stock price, trading volume and general market conditions, along with Bancorp’s general business conditions. The program may be suspended or discontinued at any time and does not obligate Bancorp to acquire any specific number of shares of its common stock.

As part of the Share Repurchase Program, Bancorp entered into a trading plan adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The 10b5-1 trading plan permits common stock to be repurchased at times that might otherwise be prohibited under insider trading laws or self-imposed trading restrictions. The 10b5-1 trading plan is administered by an independent broker and is subject to price, market volume and timing restrictions.

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, Bancorp repurchased 224,013 shares totaling $8.5 million for a cumulative 393,594 shares amounting to $14.3 million under the $25.0 million share repurchase program that was approved by the Board of Directors on January 24, 2020.

Note 8:  Commitments and Contingencies
 
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk
 
We make commitments to extend credit in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit in the form of loans or through standby letters of credit. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Because various commitments will expire without being fully drawn, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash requirements.
 
Our credit loss exposure is equal to the contractual amount of the commitment in the event of nonperformance by the borrower. We use the same credit underwriting criteria for all credit exposure. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by us, is based on Management'smanagement's credit evaluation of the borrower. Collateral types pledged may include accounts receivable, inventory, other personal property and real property.
 
The contractual amount of undrawnunfunded loan commitments and standby letters of credit not reflected in the consolidated statements of condition are as follows:
(in thousands)(in thousands)September 30, 2020December 31, 2019(in thousands)March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Commercial lines of creditCommercial lines of credit$301,107 $287,533 Commercial lines of credit$309,469 $287,533 
Revolving home equity linesRevolving home equity lines193,364 189,035 Revolving home equity lines199,332 189,035 
Undisbursed construction loansUndisbursed construction loans59,548 41,033 Undisbursed construction loans89,605 41,033 
Personal and other lines of creditPersonal and other lines of credit10,923 9,567 Personal and other lines of credit10,431 9,567 
Standby letters of creditStandby letters of credit2,572 1,964 Standby letters of credit1,917 1,964 
Total commitments and standby letters of credit Total commitments and standby letters of credit$567,514 $529,132  Total commitments and standby letters of credit$610,754 $529,132 

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We record an allowance for credit losses on these off-balanceunfunded loan commitments at the balance sheet commitmentsdate based on an estimate of probabilitiesestimates of the utilization ofprobability that these commitments will be drawn upon according to our historical utilization experience onof the different types of commitments and expected loss.loss rates determined for pooled funded loans. The allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheetunfunded commitments totaled $1.7$2.2 million and $1.1$2.8 million as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively, which is recorded in interest payable and other liabilities in the consolidated statements of condition. We adopted the CECL accounting standard on December 31, 2020. We applied the incurred loss method under previous GAAP in determining the allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments for the three month period ended March 31, 2020. We recorded a $590 thousand reversal of the allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to a $102 thousand provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments for the three month period ended March 31, 2020.

Leases

We lease premises under long-term non-cancelable operating leases with remaining terms of 1 year to 12 years, most of which include escalation clauses and one or more options to extend the lease term, and some of which contain lease termination clauses. Lease terms may include certain renewal options that were considered reasonably certain to be exercised.

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We lease certain equipment under finance leases with initial terms of 3 years to 5 years. The equipment finance leases do not contain renewal options, bargain purchase options or residual value guarantees.

The following table shows the balances of operating and finance lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities as of September 30, 2020.liabilities.
(in thousands)(in thousands)September 30, 2020December 31, 2019(in thousands)March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Operating leases:Operating leases:Operating leases:
Operating lease right-of-use assetsOperating lease right-of-use assets$26,041 $11,002 Operating lease right-of-use assets$24,559 $25,612 
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities$27,527 $12,615 Operating lease liabilities$25,993 $27,062 
Finance leases:Finance leases:Finance leases:
Finance lease right-of-use assetsFinance lease right-of-use assets$365 $379 Finance lease right-of-use assets$62 $365 
Accumulated amortizationAccumulated amortization(267)(170)Accumulated amortization(31)(307)
Finance lease right-of-use assets, net1
Finance lease right-of-use assets, net1
$98 $209 
Finance lease right-of-use assets, net1
$31 $58 
Finance lease liabilities2
Finance lease liabilities2
$99 $212 
Finance lease liabilities2
$30 $58 
1 Included in premises and equipment in the consolidated statements of condition.
1 Included in premises and equipment in the consolidated statements of condition.
1 Included in premises and equipment in the consolidated statements of condition.
2 Included in borrowings and other obligations in the consolidated statements of condition.
2 Included in borrowings and other obligations in the consolidated statements of condition.
2 Included in borrowings and other obligations in the consolidated statements of condition.

The following table shows supplemental disclosures of noncash investing and financing activities for the period presented.
Nine months ended
(in thousands)September 30, 2020September 30, 2019
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities$18,021 $1,661 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilities$18 $31 
Reclassification of deferred rent and unamortized lease incentives from other liabilities to operating lease right-of-use assets upon adoption of ASC 842$$1,967 

Three months ended
(in thousands)March 31, 2021March 31, 2020
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities$$12,178 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilities$$18 

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The following table shows components of operating and finance lease cost.
Three months endedNine months ended
(in thousands)September 30, 2020September 30, 2019September 30, 2020September 30, 2019
Operating lease cost$1,165 $1,051 $3,334 $3,123 
Variable lease cost
Total operating lease cost1
$1,166 $1,051 $3,338 $3,123 
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets2
$41 $43 $129 $128 
Interest on finance lease liabilities3
$
Total finance lease cost42 45 $132 $135 
Total lease cost$1,208 $1,096 $3,470 $3,258 
1 Included in occupancy and equipment expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
2 Included in depreciation and amortization in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
3 Included in interest on borrowings and other obligations in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

Three months ended
(in thousands)March 31, 2021March 31, 2020
Operating lease cost$1,164 $1,055 
Variable lease cost
Total operating lease cost1
$1,164 $1,057 
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets2
$27 $44 
Interest on finance lease liabilities3
Total finance lease cost27 45 
Total lease cost$1,191 $1,102 
1 Included in occupancy and equipment expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
2 Included in depreciation and amortization in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
3 Included in interest on borrowings and other obligations in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
The following table shows the future minimum lease payments, weighted average remaining lease terms, and weighted average discount rates under operating and finance lease arrangements as of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. The discount rates used to calculate the present value of lease liabilities were based on the collateralized FHLB borrowing rates that were commensurate with lease terms and minimum payments on the later of the date we adopted the new lease accounting standards or lease commencement date.
(in thousands)September 30, 2020
YearOperating LeasesFinance Leases
2020$1,199 $41 
20214,592 42 
20224,318 13 
20233,893 
20243,187 
Thereafter12,475 
Total minimum lease payments29,664 100 
Amounts representing interest (present value discount)(2,137)(1)
Present value of net minimum lease payments (lease liability)$27,527 $99 
Weighted average remaining term (in years)8.01.2
Weighted average discount rate1.84 %2.55 %

(in thousands)March 31, 2021
YearOperating LeasesFinance Leases
2021$3,431 $13 
20224,424 14 
20234,004 
20243,300 
20252,876 
Thereafter9,867 
Total minimum lease payments27,902 31 
Amounts representing interest (present value discount)(1,909)(1)
Present value of net minimum lease payments (lease liability)$25,993 $30 
Weighted average remaining term (in years)7.62.0
Weighted average discount rate1.79 %1.93 %
Litigation Matters

Bancorp may be party to legal actions that arise from time to time in the normal course of business. Bancorp's Managementmanagement is not aware of any pending legal proceedings to which either it or the Bank may be a party or has recently been a party that will have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of Bancorp or the Bank.

The Bank is responsible for a proportionate share of certain litigation indemnifications provided to Visa U.S.A. ("Visa") by its member banks in connection with Visa's lawsuits related to anti-trust charges and interchange fees ("Covered Litigation"). Our proportionate share of the litigation indemnification liability does not change or transfer upon the sale of our Class B Visa shares to member banks. Visa established an escrow account to pay for settlements or judgments in the Covered Litigation. Under the terms of the U.S. retrospective responsibility plan, when Visa funds the litigation escrow account, it triggers a conversion rate reduction of the Class B common stock to shares of Class A common stock, effectively reducing the aggregate value of the Class B common stock held by Visa's member banks like us.

In 2012, Visa had reached a $4.0 billion interchange multidistrict litigation class settlement agreement with plaintiffs representing a class of U.S. retailers. On September 17, 2018, Visa signed an amended settlement agreement with
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the putative class action plaintiffs of the U.S. interchange multidistrict litigation that superseded the 2012 settlement agreement. Visa's share of the settlement amount under the amended class settlement agreement increased to $4.1 billion. On September 27, 2019, Visa deposited an additional $300 million into the litigation escrow account. Certain merchants chose to opt out of the class settlement agreement and on December 13, 2019, the court entered the final judgment order approving the amended settlement agreement. On December 27, 2019, Visa received a takedown payment of approximately $467 million, which was deposited into the litigation escrow account with a corresponding increase in accrued litigation to address opt-out claims. The escrow balance of $1.1 billion$894 thousand as of June 30, 2020 (most recent information available),March 31, 2021, combined with funds previously deposited with the court, are expected to cover the settlement payment obligations.

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The outcome of the Covered Litigation affects the conversion rate of Visa Class B common stock held by us to Visa Class A common stock, as discussed above and in Note 4, Investment Securities. The final conversion rate mightis subject to change depending on the final settlement payments, and the full effect on member banks is still uncertain. Litigation is ongoing and until the court approval process is complete, there is no assurance that Visa will resolve the claims as contemplated by the amended class settlement agreement, and additional lawsuits may arise from individual merchants who opted out of the class settlement. However, until the escrow account is fully depleted and the conversion rate of Class B to Class A common stock is reduced to zero, no future cash settlement payments are required by the member banks, such as us, on the Covered Litigation. Therefore, we are not required to record any contingent liabilities for the indemnification related to the Covered Litigation, as we consider the probability of losses to be remote.

Note 7:  Stockholders' Equity
Dividends

On October 23, 2020, Bancorp declared a $0.23 per share cash dividend, payable on November 13, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 6, 2020.

Share-Based Payments
The fair value of stock options as of the grant date is recorded as stock-based compensation expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period, with a corresponding increase in common stock. Stock-based compensation also includes compensation expense related to the issuance of restricted stock awards. The grant-date fair value of the restricted stock awards, which equals the grant date price, is recorded as compensation expense over the requisite service period with a corresponding increase in common stock as the shares vest. Beginning in 2018, stock option and restricted stock awards issued include a retirement eligibility clause whereby the requisite service period is satisfied at the retirement eligibility date. For those awards, we accelerate the recording of stock-based compensation when the award holder is eligible to retire. However, retirement eligibility does not affect the vesting of restricted stock or the exercisability of the stock options, which are based on the scheduled vesting period.

Performance-based stock awards (restricted stock) are issued to a selected group of employees. Stock award vesting is contingent upon the achievement of pre-established long-term performance goals set by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Performance is measured over a three-year period and cliff vested. These performance-based stock awards were granted at a maximum opportunity level, and based on the achievement of the pre-established goals, the actual payouts can range from 0% to 200% of the target award. For performance-based stock awards, an estimate is made of the number of shares expected to vest based on the probability that the performance criteria will be achieved to determine the amount of compensation expense to be recognized. The estimate is re-evaluated quarterly and total compensation expense is adjusted for any change in the current period.

We record excess tax benefits (deficiencies) resulting from the exercise of non-qualified stock options, the disqualifying disposition of incentive stock options and vesting of restricted stock awards as income tax benefits (expense) in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income with a corresponding decrease (increase) to current taxes payable.
The holders of unvested restricted stock awards are entitled to dividends on the same per-share ratio as holders of common stock. Tax benefits for dividends paid on unvested restricted stock awards are recorded as tax benefits in
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the consolidated statements of comprehensive income with a corresponding decrease to current taxes payable. Dividends on forfeited awards are included in stock-based compensation expense.

Stock options and restricted stock may be net settled in a cashless exercise by a reduction in the number of shares otherwise deliverable upon exercise or vesting in satisfaction of the exercise payment and/or applicable tax withholding requirements. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we withheld 9,214 shares totaling $369 thousand at a weighted-average price of $40.01 for cashless exercises. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we withheld 7,795 shares totaling $326 thousand at a weighted-average price of $41.84 for cashless exercises. Shares withheld under net settlement arrangements are available for future grants.

Share Repurchase Program

On April 23, 2018, Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors approved a Share Repurchase Program under which Bancorp may repurchase up to $25.0 million of its outstanding common stock through May 1, 2019. Bancorp's Board of Directors subsequently extended the Share Repurchase Program through February 28, 2020. On January 24, 2020, Bancorp Board of Directors approved a new Share Repurchase Program under which Bancorp may repurchase up to $25.0 million of its outstanding common stock through February 28, 2022. The new share repurchase program which began on March 1, 2020 was suspended by the Board of Directors on March 20, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was reactivated by the Board of Directors on October 23, 2020.

Under the Share Repurchase Program, Bancorp may purchase shares of its common stock through various means such as open market transactions, including block purchases, and privately negotiated transactions. The number of shares repurchased and the timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be determined at Bancorp's discretion. Factors include, but are not limited to, stock price, trading volume and general market conditions, along with Bancorp’s general business conditions. The program may be suspended or discontinued at any time and does not obligate Bancorp to acquire any specific number of shares of its common stock.

As part of the Share Repurchase Program, Bancorp entered into a trading plan adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The 10b5-1 trading plan permits common stock to be repurchased at times that might otherwise be prohibited under insider trading laws or self-imposed trading restrictions. The 10b5-1 trading plan is administered by an independent broker and is subject to price, market volume and timing restrictions.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, Bancorp repurchased 92,664 shares totaling $3.2 million for a cumulative 619,881 shares totaling $25.2 million repurchased from May 1, 2018 through September 30, 2020. Due to the suspension of the program in March 2020, there were 0 shares repurchased during the second or third quarters of 2020.

Note 9: Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

We entered into interest rate swap agreements, primarily as an asset/liability management strategy, in order to mitigate the changes in the fair value of specified long-term fixed-rate loans (or firm commitments to enter into long-term fixed-rate loans) caused by changes in interest rates. These hedges allow us to offer long-term fixed-rate loans to customers without assuming the interest rate risk of a long-term asset. Converting our fixed-rate interest payments to floating-rate interest payments, generally benchmarked to the one-month U.S. dollar LIBOR index, protects us against changes in the fair value of our loans associated with fluctuating interest rates.

Our credit exposure, if any, on interest rate swap asset positions is limited to the fair value (net of any collateral pledged to us) and interest payments of all swaps by each counterparty. Conversely, when an interest rate swap is in a liability position exceeding a certain threshold, we may be required to post collateral to the counterparty in an amount determined by the agreements. Collateral levels are monitored and adjusted on a regular basis for changes in interest rate swap values.

As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, we had 54 interest rate swap agreements, which are scheduled to mature in June 2031, October 2031, July 2032, August 2037 and October 2037. All of our derivatives are accounted for as fair value hedges. The notional amounts of the interest rate contracts are equal to the notional amounts of the hedged loans. Our interest rate swap payments are settled monthly with counterparties. Accrued interest on the swaps
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totaled $13$11 thousand at September 30, 2020both March 31, 2021 and $6 thousand at December 31, 2019.2020. Information on our derivatives follows:
Asset DerivativesLiability DerivativesAsset DerivativesLiability Derivatives
(in thousands)(in thousands)September 30,
2020
December 31, 2019September 30,
2020
December 31, 2019(in thousands)March 31,
2021
December 31, 2020March 31,
2021
December 31, 2020
Fair value hedges:Fair value hedges:Fair value hedges:
Interest rate contracts notional amountInterest rate contracts notional amount$$$16,218 $16,956 Interest rate contracts notional amount$$$13,754 $13,991 
Interest rate contracts fair value1
Interest rate contracts fair value1
$$$2,529 $1,178 
Interest rate contracts fair value1
$$$1,193 $1,912 
1 See Note 3, Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities, for valuation methodology.

The following table presents the carrying amount and associated cumulative basis adjustment related to the application of fair value hedge accounting that is included in the carrying amount of hedged assets as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019.2020.
Carrying Amounts of Hedged AssetsCumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Included in the Carrying Amount of the Hedged LoansCarrying Amounts of Hedged AssetsCumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Included in the Carrying Amount of the Hedged Loans
(in thousands)
(in thousands)
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019September 30, 2020December 31, 2019(in thousands)March 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
LoansLoans$18,535 $17,900 $2,318 $944 Loans$14,793 $15,745 $1,039 $1,753 


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The following table presents the net losses recognized in interest income on loans on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income related to our derivatives designated as fair value hedges.
Three months endedNine months endedThree months ended
(in thousands)(in thousands)September 30, 2020September 30, 2019September 30, 2020September 30, 2019(in thousands)March 31, 2021March 31, 2020
Interest and fees on loans 1
Interest and fees on loans 1
$21,776 $21,525 $63,880 $63,208 
Interest and fees on loans 1
$20,661 $20,887 
Increase (decrease) in fair value of designated interest rate swaps due to LIBOR interest rate movementsIncrease (decrease) in fair value of designated interest rate swaps due to LIBOR interest rate movements$152 $(485)$(1,351)$(1,389)Increase (decrease) in fair value of designated interest rate swaps due to LIBOR interest rate movements$719 $(1,440)
Payment on interest rate swapsPayment on interest rate swaps(108)(23)(255)(49)Payment on interest rate swaps(93)(67)
(Decrease) increase in value of hedged loans(Decrease) increase in value of hedged loans(155)424 1,374 1,359 (Decrease) increase in value of hedged loans(714)1,470 
Decrease in value of yield maintenance agreementDecrease in value of yield maintenance agreement(3)(3)(9)(10)Decrease in value of yield maintenance agreement(3)(3)
Net losses on fair value hedging relationships recognized in interest incomeNet losses on fair value hedging relationships recognized in interest income$(114)$(87)$(241)$(89)Net losses on fair value hedging relationships recognized in interest income$(91)$(40)
1 Represents the income line item in the statement of comprehensive income in which the effects of fair value hedges are recorded.

Our derivative transactions with counterparties are under International Swaps and Derivative Association (“ISDA”) master agreements that include “right of set-off” provisions. “Right of set-off” provisions are legally enforceable rights to offset recognized amounts and there may be an intention to settle such amounts on a net basis. We do not offset such financial instruments for financial reporting purposes.

Information on financial instruments that are eligible for offset in the consolidated statements of condition follows:
Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative AssetsOffsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative AssetsOffsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets
Gross AmountsNet Amounts ofGross Amounts Not Offset inGross AmountsNet Amounts ofGross Amounts Not Offset in
Gross AmountsOffset in theAssets Presentedthe Statements of ConditionGross AmountsOffset in theAssets Presentedthe Statements of Condition
of RecognizedStatements ofin the StatementsFinancialCash Collateralof RecognizedStatements ofin the StatementsFinancialCash Collateral
(in thousands)
(in thousands)
AssetsConditionof ConditionInstrumentsReceivedNet Amount
(in thousands)
AssetsConditionof ConditionInstrumentsReceivedNet Amount
September 30, 2020
March 31, 2021March 31, 2021
Derivatives by Counterparty:Derivatives by Counterparty:Derivatives by Counterparty:
Counterparty ACounterparty A$$$$— $$Counterparty A$$$$$$
December 31, 2019
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020
Derivatives by Counterparty:Derivatives by Counterparty:Derivatives by Counterparty:
Counterparty ACounterparty A$$$$$$Counterparty A$$$$$$
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Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative LiabilitiesOffsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative LiabilitiesOffsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities
Gross AmountsNet Amounts ofGross Amounts Not Offset inGross AmountsNet Amounts ofGross Amounts Not Offset in
Gross AmountsOffset in theLiabilities Presentedthe Statements of ConditionGross AmountsOffset in theLiabilities Presentedthe Statements of Condition
of RecognizedStatements ofin the StatementsFinancialCash Collateralof RecognizedStatements ofin the StatementsFinancialCash Collateral
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Liabilities1
Condition
of Condition1
InstrumentsPledgedNet Amount(in thousands)
Liabilities1
Condition
of Condition1
InstrumentsPledgedNet Amount
September 30, 2020
March 31, 2021March 31, 2021
Derivatives by Counterparty:Derivatives by Counterparty:Derivatives by Counterparty:
Counterparty ACounterparty A$2,529 $$2,529 $$(2,529)$Counterparty A$1,193 $$1,193 $$(1,193)$
December 31, 2019
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020
Derivatives by Counterparty:Derivatives by Counterparty:Derivatives by Counterparty:
Counterparty ACounterparty A$1,178 $$1,178 $$(1,178)$Counterparty A$1,912 $$1,912 $$(1,912)$
1 Amounts exclude accrued interest on swaps.

For more information on how we account for our interest rate swaps, refer to Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 20192020 Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 13, 2020.2021.

Note 10: Merger Agreement

On April 16, 2021, Bancorp entered into a definitive agreement to acquire American River Bankshares ("AMRB"), parent company of American River Bank ("ARB"), whereby AMRB will merge with and into Bancorp and immediately thereafter ARB will merge with and into Bank of Marin (collectively, the "Merger"). The acquisition will expand Bank of Marin's presence throughout the Greater Sacramento, Amador and Sonoma County Regions where ARB has 10 branches. Under the terms of the merger agreement, AMRB shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 0.575 shares of Bancorp's common stock for each share of AMRB's common stock outstanding upon consummation of the Merger. AMRB had total assets of $916.1 million, total deposits of $788.6 million, and total loans of $475.4 million as of March 31, 2021. These amounts are subject to fair value adjustments upon the close of the Merger. The Merger is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2021, subject to approval by shareholders of Bancorp and AMRB, receipt of required regulatory and other approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
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ITEM 2.     Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Management's discussion of the financial condition and results of operations, which is unaudited, should be read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q and with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Average balances, including balances used in calculating certain financial ratios, are generally comprised of average daily balances.
 
Forward-Looking Statements

This discussion of financial results includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "1933 Act") and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the "1934 Act"). Those sections of the 1933 Act and 1934 Act provide a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their financial performance so long as they provide meaningful, cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ significantly from projected results.
 
Our forward-looking statements include descriptions of plans or objectives of Managementmanagement for future operations, products or services, and forecasts of revenues, earnings or other measures of economic performance. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate" or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs preceded by "will," "would," "should," "could" or "may."
 
Forward-looking statements are based on Management'smanagement's current expectations regarding economic, legislative, and regulatory issues that may affect our earnings in future periods. A number of factors, many of which are beyond Management’smanagement’s control, could cause future results to vary materially from current Managementmanagement expectations. Such factors include, but are not limited to, natural disasters (suchgeneral economic conditions and the economic uncertainty in the United States and abroad, including changes in interest rates, deposit flows, real estate values, and expected future cash flows on loans and securities; costs or effects of acquisitions; competition; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; changes in legislation or regulation (including the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act of 2020, as wildfiresamended, and earthquakes),the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act of 2020); our borrowers’ actual payment performance as loan deferrals related to the COVID-19 pandemic expire, changes to statutes, regulations, or regulatory policies or practices as a result of, or in response to COVID-19, including the potential adverse impact of loan modifications and payment deferrals implemented consistent with recent regulatory guidance, general economic conditions, economic uncertaintyguidance; natural disasters (such as wildfires and earthquakes in the United States and abroad, changes in interest rates, deposit flows, real estate values, costs or effects of acquisitions, competition, changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines, legislation or regulation (including the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act of 2020, as amended),our area); adverse weather conditions; interruptions of utility service in our markets for sustained periods,periods; and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technological factors (including external fraud and cybersecurity threats) affecting Bancorp'sour operations, pricing, products and services.

In addition, events or factors that could cause results or performance to materially differ from those expressed in the forward-looking statements concerning the AMRB acquisition include, but are not limited to:
the businesses of Bancorp and AMRB may not be integrated successfully or such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected;
expected cost savings from the acquisition may not be fully realized or realized within the expected time frame;
revenues following the merger may be lower than expected;
customer and employee relationships and business operations may be disrupted by the acquisition; and
the ability to obtain required regulatory and shareholder approvals, and the ability to complete the acquisition within the expected timeframe may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected.

Important factors that could cause results or performance to materially differ from those expressed in our prior forward-looking statements are detailed in the Risk Factors section of this Form 10-Q and in Item 1A. Risk Factors section of our 20192020 Form 10-K as filed with the SEC, copies of which are available from us at no charge. These and other important factors are detailed in various securities law filings made periodically by Bancorp, copies of which are available from Bancorp without charge. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Bancorp undertakes no obligationWe do not undertake to release publicly the result of any revisions to theseupdate forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect circumstances or events or circumstancesthat occur after the date of this Form 10-Qthe forward-looking statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.


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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

CriticalThe SEC requires us to disclose "critical accounting policies arepolicies" defined as those that are both most important to the portrayalpresentation of our financial condition and results of operations and require Management'smanagement's most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often as a resultbecause of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and imprecise. We consider accounting estimates to be critical to our financial results if (i) the accounting estimate requires management to make assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain, (ii) management could have applied different assumptions during the reported period, and (iii) changes in the accounting estimate are reasonably likely to occur in the future and could have a material impact on our financial statements. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies, which include: Allowance for LoanCredit Losses Other-than-temporary Impairment of Investmenton Loans and Unfunded Commitments, Allowance for Credit Losses on Investments Securities, Accounting for Income Taxes, and Fair Value Measurements. For a detailed discussion of these accounting policies, refer to Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 20192020 Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 13, 2020 and Note 2, Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Standards, to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q. Under the accounting relief provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security ("CARES") Act, which was signed into law on March 27, 2020, the Bank postponed the adoption of the current expected credit losses (“CECL”) accounting standard until the earlier of the end of the national emergency or December 31, 2020 to focus on customers' needs during the COVID-1915, 2021.
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pandemic. Additionally, the lack of clarity around the extent and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic hindered the development of reasonable and supportable economic forecasts early in the pandemic.

Executive Summary
 
Net incomeOn April 16, 2021, Bancorp entered into a definitive agreement to acquire American River Bankshares ("AMRB"), parent company of American River Bank ("ARB"), whereby AMRB will merge with and into Bancorp and immediately thereafter ARB will merge with and into Bank of Marin. We expect the transaction to be accretive to Bancorp's earnings, adding to shareholder value. AMRB shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 0.575 shares of Bancorp common stock for each share of AMRB common stock outstanding. Based on Bancorp's closing stock price of $39.06 on April 16, 2021, the third quartertransaction is valued at $134.5 million (with approximately 3.4 million of 2020 totaled $7.5 million, comparedadditional shares of Bancorp common stock to $9.4 millionbe issued), or $22.46 per share of AMRB common stock, which includes the value of AMRB options being paid in cash. Such value will fluctuate with changes in Bancorp's stock price. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2019.2021, and based on information currently available, Bank of Marin will have approximately $4.0 billion in assets and operate 31 branches in ten counties (Alameda, Amador, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Placer, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Sonoma) upon closing. For other important factors regarding the AMRB acquisition, please see Note 10, Merger Agreement, and the Forward-Looking Statements section of this Form 10-Q.

Net income for the first quarter of 2021 totaled $8.9 million, compared to $7.2 million in the first quarter of 2020. Diluted earnings per share were $0.55$0.66 in the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, compared to $0.69$0.53 in the same quarter a year ago. Earnings for the first nine months of 2020 totaled $22.1 million compared to $25.2 million in the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share were $1.62 and $1.82 in the first nine months of 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Our net income for the first nine months of 2020 was $3.1First quarter 2021 earnings included a $2.9 million lower than 2019, primarily due to the economic impactreversal of the pandemic, resultingallowance for credit losses on loans and $590 thousand reversal of allowance for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments. Additionally, the early redemption of our last subordinated debenture generated $1.3 million accelerated discount accretion in a $5.1 million year-over-year increase in the provision for loan losses and an historic low interest rate environment. Our credit quality remained strong with non-accrual loans representing only 0.07% of total loans. We continue to focus on increasing efficiencies and controlling expenses to offset the impacts of net interest margin compression. Non-interest expenses remained relatively flat during 2020 resulting in an efficiency ratio of 56.21%.

The Bank has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in a number of ways, including third quarter charitable contributions to non-profit organizations of $360 thousand to ensure equitable access to remote learning resources for underserved students in Marin, Napa and Sonoma counties and the City of Alameda. In addition, to assist our employees during the pandemic, we paid $1,200 to each employee totaling $360 thousand in the third quarter, with executive management directing their payments to non-profit organizations of their choice. Since the onset of the pandemic, Bank of Marin has made Small Business Administration ("SBA") Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans to over 1,800 small businesses, reaching nearly 28,000 employees in our markets. We also accommodated loan payment relief requests for borrowers, lowered interest rate floors on commercial Prime Rate loans, waived ATM and overdraft fees, and cancelled early withdrawal penalties for certificates of deposit when allowed by law.expense.

The following are highlights of our operating and financial performance for the periods presented:
Loans totaled $2,108.0 million$2.122 billion at September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to $1,843.3 million$2.089 billion at December 31, 2019,2020, an increase of $264.7$33.2 million, primarily dueor 1.6%. The increase was attributed to SBAa $73.4 million net increase in PPP loans, which totaled $301.7partially offset by a $40.2 million or 14% of loan balances at September 30, 2020. During the first nine months of 2020, new non-PPP-relateddecrease in non-PPP loans. Non-PPP-related loan originations of $122.4$25.3 million were offset by $124.7 million in loan payoffs of $34.6 million and a $24.5$27.9 million decrease in line utilization.
BankAs of Marin is awaiting further guidance fromMarch 31, 2021, there were 2,513 PPP loans outstanding totaling $365.0 million (net of $8.0 million in unrecognized fees and costs), which included 841 loans totaling $119.5 million funded during the SBA andfirst quarter of 2021 under the Departmentsecond round of Treasury regarding the PPP loan forgiveness process. We are prepared to open our secure portal for customers to submit forgiveness applications online in the fourth quarter of 2020. Of the total PPPstimulus plan. Approximately 1,940 loans 48% (870 loans)(or 77%) totaling $18.4$89.6 million had principal balances ofwere less than or equal to $50,000 as$150 thousand and had access to streamlined forgiveness processing. As of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021, 142 of the first round PPP loans amounting to $55.6 million had been forgiven and paid off by the SBA. As of May 4, 2021, an additional 866 loans totaling $61.7 million had been forgiven by the SBA and no applications were denied. We expect the forgiveness of the first round of PPP loans to continue to accelerate during the second quarter of 2021.
While California’s wildfire season has once again been challenging for many communities in Northern California, fortunately, BankAs of Marin and our clients have been minimally impacted. The fires had a negligible impact on our third quarter results.
Since granting $388.5 million in payment relief for 264 loans at the onset of the pandemic, 236May 4, 2021, 10 borrowing relationships with 16 loans totaling $336.3$56.1 million have resumed or are scheduled to resume normal payments and eight loans totaling $5.0 million paid off. As of October 19, 2020, twenty loans totaling $47.2 million (balances as of September 30, 2020) had either requested additionalwere benefiting from payment relief orrelief. We monitor the relief period had not expired. We know eachfinancial situation of these clients very wellclosely and presently expect the majority will navigate throughto resume payments as the pandemic and resume normal payments.economy reopens. The following table summarizes these loans by industry:industry or collateral type.
Payment Relief by Type
Industry/Collateral Type (dollars in thousands)
Outstanding Loan BalanceWeighted Average LTV
Education$17,076 26 %
Health Clubs13,35249 %
Office and Mixed Use13,79442 %
Hospitality7,13548 %
Retail Related CRE4,76058 %
Payment Relief Totals$56,117 41 %
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Payment Relief by Type
IndustryOutstanding Loan Balance
(in thousands)
Weighted Average LTV
Education$17,48126%
Hospitality10,43149%
Retail Related CRE6,29548%
Health Clubs6,20160%
Office and Mixed Use5,37155%
Non-CRE Related1,459N/A
Payment Relief Totals$47,23842%

Credit quality remains a cornerstone of the Bank's consistent performance. Non-accrualstrong, with non-accrual loans totaled $1.4representing $9.2 million, or 0.07%0.43% of total loans at September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to $226 thousand,$9.2 million, or 0.01%0.44% at December 31, 2019. Despite2020. The ratio of allowance for credit losses to total loans was 0.94% at March 31, 2021 and 1.10% at December 31, 2020. Excluding SBA-guaranteed PPP loans, the low non-accrual totals,allowance for credit losses represented 1.14% of total loans as of March 31, 2021, compared to 1.27% as of December 31, 2020 (see Results of Operations for a definition of this non-GAAP financial measure).
Return on average assets ("ROA") and return on average equity ("ROE") were 1.21% and 10.22%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. These reflect meaningful increases as ROA was 1.09% and ROE was 8.54% in the first quarter of 2020.
Our strong capital and liquidity position afforded us the opportunity to eliminate a high cost funding source. On March 15, 2021 we consideredredeemed a $2.8 million subordinated debenture, which carried an effective rate of approximately 5.7%.
The tax-equivalent net interest margin was 3.19% and 3.88% in the potential impactfirst quarters of 2021 and 2020, respectively. The decrease from the same quarter a year ago was primarily attributed to the lower interest rate environment and redemption of the COVID-19 pandemic onsubordinated debenture. While the economyredemption decreased our net interest margin by 18 basis points in general and recorded a provision for loan lossesthe first quarter of $5.45 million2021, it will serve to improve net interest margin in the future.
The efficiency ratio was 62.13% for the first ninethree months ended March 31, 2021, up from 56.79% in the comparative period a year ago. Without the $1.3 million accelerated discount accretion from the early redemption of 2020, compared to a $400 thousand provision for the same period in 2019. Provision for losses on off-balance sheet commitments for the first nine months of 2020 was $610 thousand compared to $129 thousand for the same period in 2019. SBA PPP loans are fully guaranteed by the SBA and did not contribute to the provisions.subordinated debenture our efficiency ratio would have been 58.92%.
Total deposits increased $232.8$152.0 million in the first ninethree months of 20202021 to $2,569.3 million$2.656 billion at September 30, 2020.
March 31, 2021. The increase was primarily due to increases in PPP borrower-related balances and normal fluctuations in some of our large business accounts. Non-interest bearing deposits represented 54% of total deposits as of September 30, 2020,the end of the first quarter of 2021, compared to 48% at December 31, 2019.49% as of the end of the first quarter of 2020. The cost of average deposits decreased 7was 0.07% in the first quarter of 2021, a decrease of 14 basis points to 0.13% duringfrom the first nine months of 2020.
Return on assets was 1.03% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to 1.33% for the first nine months of 2019. Return on equity was 8.47% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to 10.40% for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.same quarter a year ago.
All capital ratios were above well capitalized regulatory requirements. The total risk-based capital ratio for Bancorp was 15.7% at March 31, 2021, compared to 16.0% at December 31, 2020. Tangible common equity to tangible assets was 10.5% at March 31, 2021, compared to 11.3% at December 31, 2020 (see Results of Operations for a definition of this non-GAAP financial measure). The subordinated debt redemption contributed to the decline in total risk-based capital, and share repurchases were the primary driver of the declines in both total risk-based capital and tangible common equity. The total risk-based capital ratio for the Bank was 15.5%14.8% at September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to 14.6%15.8% at December 31, 2019.
On October 23, 2020, the Board of Directors approved the reactivation of the share repurchase program that was suspended on March 20, 2020 as part of the early pandemic response, of which $23.2 million remains available for future repurchases.2020.
The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.23 per share on October 23, 2020.April 16, 2021. This represents the 62nd64th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Bank of Marin Bancorp. The dividend is payable on November 13, 2020,May 7, 2021, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 6, 2020.April 30, 2021.

Bank of Marin's strong balance sheet is built from our core values - relationship banking, disciplined fundamentals and commitment to the communities that we serve. For the remainder of 2020 and looking forward into 2021, we believe that our robust liquidity and capital positions, high credit quality loan portfolio, excellent credit metrics, and low-cost deposit base as well as our acquisition of AMRB should help us navigate the pandemic and low interest rate environment.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Highlights of the financial results are presented in the following tables:
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)September 30, 2020December 31, 2019(dollars in thousands)March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Selected financial condition data:Selected financial condition data:Selected financial condition data:
Total assetsTotal assets$2,975,225 $2,707,280 Total assets$3,058,133 $2,911,926 
Loans, netLoans, net2,085,878 1,826,609 Loans, net2,101,814 2,065,682 
DepositsDeposits2,569,289 2,336,489 Deposits2,656,199 2,504,249 
Borrowings and other obligationsBorrowings and other obligations2,859 2,920 Borrowings and other obligations30 58 
Subordinated debentureSubordinated debenture— 2,777 
Stockholders' equityStockholders' equity357,570 336,788 Stockholders' equity350,292 358,253 
Asset quality ratios:Asset quality ratios:Asset quality ratios:
Allowance for loan losses to total loans1.05 %0.90 %
Allowance for loan losses to total loans, excluding non-PCI and SBA PPP loans 1
1.29 %0.96 %
Allowance for loan losses to non-accrual loans15.34x73.86x
Allowance for credit losses to total loansAllowance for credit losses to total loans0.94 %1.10 %
Allowance for credit losses to total loans, excluding SBA PPP loans 1
Allowance for credit losses to total loans, excluding SBA PPP loans 1
1.14 %1.27 %
Allowance for credit losses to non-accrual loansAllowance for credit losses to non-accrual loans2.17x2.48x
Non-accrual loans to total loansNon-accrual loans to total loans0.07 %0.01 %Non-accrual loans to total loans0.43 %0.44 %
Capital ratios:Capital ratios:Capital ratios:
Equity to total assets ratioEquity to total assets ratio12.02 %12.44 %Equity to total assets ratio11.45 %12.30 %
Tangible common equity to tangible assets 2
Tangible common equity to tangible assets 2
11.00 %11.30 %
Tangible common equity to tangible assets 2
10.47 %11.27 %
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)16.05 %15.07 %Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)15.68 %16.03 %
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)14.92 %14.24 %Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)14.63 %14.82 %
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)Tier 1 capital (to average assets)10.58 %11.66 %Tier 1 capital (to average assets)10.51 %10.80 %
Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)14.79 %14.11 %Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)14.63 %14.69 %
Three months endedNine months endedThree months ended
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)(dollars in thousands, except per share data)September 30, 2020September 30, 2019September 30, 2020September 30, 2019(dollars in thousands, except per share data)March 31, 2021March 31, 2020
Selected operating data:Selected operating data:Selected operating data:
Net interest incomeNet interest income$24,566 $24,151 $73,060 $71,786 Net interest income$22,031 $24,119 
Provision for loan losses1,250 400 5,450 400 
(Reversal of) provision for credit losses on loans(Reversal of) provision for credit losses on loans(2,929)2,200 
Non-interest incomeNon-interest income1,790 2,721 6,723 6,766 Non-interest income1,826 3,120 
Non-interest expenseNon-interest expense15,238 14,200 44,848 44,644 Non-interest expense14,822 15,469 
Net incomeNet income7,491 9,448 22,125 25,162 Net income8,947 7,228 
Net income per common share:Net income per common share:Net income per common share:
BasicBasic$0.55 $0.70 $1.64 $1.84 Basic$0.67 $0.53 
DilutedDiluted$0.55 $0.69 $1.62 $1.82 Diluted$0.66 $0.53 
Performance and other financial ratios:Performance and other financial ratios:Performance and other financial ratios:
Return on average assetsReturn on average assets0.98 %1.49 %1.03 %1.33 %Return on average assets1.21 %1.09 %
Return on average equityReturn on average equity8.37 %11.34 %8.47 %10.40 %Return on average equity10.22 %8.54 %
Tax-equivalent net interest margin 3
Tax-equivalent net interest margin 3
3.44 %4.04 %3.61 %4.03 %
Tax-equivalent net interest margin 3
3.19 %3.88 %
Cost of depositsCost of deposits0.09 %0.21 %0.13 %0.20 %Cost of deposits0.07 %0.21 %
Efficiency ratioEfficiency ratio57.82 %52.84 %56.21 %56.83 %Efficiency ratio62.13 %56.79 %
Cash dividend payout ratio on common stock 4
Cash dividend payout ratio on common stock 4
41.82 %30.00 %28.05 %32.07 %
Cash dividend payout ratio on common stock 4
34.33 %43.40 %
1 The allowance for loancredit losses to total loans, excluding non-impaired non-PCI and guaranteed SBASBA-guaranteed PPP loans, is considered a meaningful non-GAAP financial measure, as it represents only those loans that were considered in the calculation of the allowance for loancredit losses. Non-PCISBA PPP loans that were not impaired at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 20192020 totaled $90.4$365.0 million and $106.8$291.6 million, respectively. SBA PPP loans totaled $301.7 million at September 30, 2020. There were no SBA PPP loans as of December 31, 2019.
2 Tangible common equity to tangible assets is considered to be a meaningful non-GAAP financial measure of capital adequacy and is useful for investors to assess Bancorp's ability to absorb potential losses. Tangible common equity of $323$317 million and $302$324 million at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively, includes common stock, retained earnings and unrealized gains (losses) on available-for sale securities, net of tax, less goodwill and intangible assets. Tangible assets exclude goodwill and intangible assets of $34.2$33.8 million and $34.8$34.0 million at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively.
3 Tax-equivalent net interest margin is computed by dividing taxable equivalent net interest income, which is adjusted for taxable equivalent income on tax-exempt loans and securities based on Federal statutory rate of 21 percent, by total average interest-earning assets.
4 Calculated as dividends on common shares divided by basic net income per common share.
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Net Interest Income
 
Net interest income is the difference between the interest earned on loans, investmentsinvestment and other interest-earning assets andminus the interest expense incurred on deposits and other interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income is impacted by changes in general market interest rates and by changes in the composition of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Interest rate changes can create fluctuations in the net interest income and/or margin due to an imbalance in the timing of repricing and maturity of assets and liabilities. We manage interest rate risk exposure with the goal of minimizing the impact of interest rate volatility on net interest income. For more information, refer to Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk in this Form 10-Q.
 
Net interest margin is expressed as net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. Net interest rate spread is the difference between the average rate earned on total interest-earning assets and the average rate incurred on total interest-bearing liabilities. Both of these measures are reported on a taxable-equivalent basis. Net interest margin is the higher of the two because it reflects interest income earned on assets funded with non-interest-bearing sources of funds, which include demand deposits and stockholders’ equity.

Average Statements of Condition and Analysis of Net Interest Income

The following table compares interest income, average interest-earning assets, interest expense, and average interest-bearing liabilities for the periods presented. The table also presents net interest income, net interest margin and net interest rate spread for each period reported.
Three months endedThree months endedThree months endedThree months ended
September 30, 2020September 30, 2019March 31, 2021March 31, 2020
InterestInterestInterestInterest
AverageIncome/Yield/AverageIncome/Yield/AverageIncome/Yield/AverageIncome/Yield/
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)BalanceExpenseRateBalanceExpenseRate(dollars in thousands)BalanceExpenseRateBalanceExpenseRate
AssetsAssetsAssets
Interest-earning deposits with banks 1
$184,883 $50 0.11 %$77,467 $425 2.15 %
Interest-earning deposits with banks 1
$165,788 $42 0.10 %$99,362 $332 1.32 %
Investment securities 2, 3
527,077 3,481 2.64 %506,023 3,443 2.72 %
Investment securities 2, 3
540,970 3,282 2.43 %556,897 4,266 3.06 %
Loans 1, 3, 4
2,117,679 21,957 4.06 %1,780,325 21,719 4.77 %
Loans 1, 3, 4
2,099,847 20,836 3.97 %1,833,180 21,066 4.55 %
   Total interest-earning assets 1
2,829,639 25,488 3.52 %2,363,815 25,587 4.24 %
   Total interest-earning assets 1
2,806,605 24,160 3.44 %2,489,439 25,664 4.08 %
Cash and non-interest-bearing due from banks55,353 38,434 Cash and non-interest-bearing due from banks50,931 40,844 
Bank premises and equipment, net5,412 6,713 Bank premises and equipment, net4,777 5,939 
Interest receivable and other assets, net138,938 114,537 Interest receivable and other assets, net133,693 118,909 
Total assetsTotal assets$3,029,342 $2,523,499 Total assets$2,996,006 $2,655,131 
Liabilities and Stockholders' EquityLiabilities and Stockholders' EquityLiabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Interest-bearing transaction accounts$153,089 $41 0.11 %$137,861 $101 0.29 %Interest-bearing transaction accounts$174,135 $39 0.09 %$138,395 $66 0.19 %
Savings accounts191,915 17 0.04 %170,166 17 0.04 %Savings accounts214,049 19 0.04 %163,439 16 0.04 %
Money market accounts802,585 377 0.19 %661,131 855 0.51 %Money market accounts703,577 286 0.16 %760,616 971 0.51 %
Time accounts including CDARS97,465 133 0.54 %101,404 147 0.57 %Time accounts including CDARS96,349 96 0.40 %96,157 161 0.67 %
Borrowings and other obligations 1
113 — 2.51 %599 2.69 %
Borrowings and other obligations 1
36 — 1.99 %358 1.81 %
Subordinated debenture 1
2,751 35 4.97 %

2,682 57 8.27 %
Subordinated debenture 1, 5
2,164 1,361 251.54 %

2,715 49 7.19 %
   Total interest-bearing liabilities1,247,918 603 0.19 %1,073,843 1,181 0.44 %   Total interest-bearing liabilities1,190,310 1,801 0.61 %1,161,680 1,265 0.44 %
Demand accounts1,380,708 1,088,903 Demand accounts1,406,123 1,119,975 
Interest payable and other liabilities44,486 30,268 Interest payable and other liabilities44,551 33,045 
Stockholders' equity356,230 330,485 Stockholders' equity355,022 340,431 
Total liabilities & stockholders' equityTotal liabilities & stockholders' equity$3,029,342 $2,523,499 Total liabilities & stockholders' equity$2,996,006 $2,655,131 
Tax-equivalent net interest income/margin 1
Tax-equivalent net interest income/margin 1
$24,885 3.44 %$24,406 4.04 %
Tax-equivalent net interest income/margin 1
$22,359 3.19 %$24,399 3.88 %
Reported net interest income/margin 1
Reported net interest income/margin 1
$24,566 3.40 %$24,151 4.00 %
Reported net interest income/margin 1
$22,031 3.14 %$24,119 3.83 %
Tax-equivalent net interest rate spreadTax-equivalent net interest rate spread3.33 %3.80 %Tax-equivalent net interest rate spread2.83 %3.64 %
1 Interest income/expense is divided by actual number of days in the period times 360 days to correspond to stated interest rate terms, where applicable.
2 Yields on available-for-sale securities are calculated based on amortized cost balances rather than fair value, as changes in fair value are reflected as a component of stockholders' equity. Investment security interest is earned on 30/360 day basis monthly.
3 Yields and interest income on tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a taxable-equivalent basis using the Federal statutory rate of 21%.
4 Average balances on loans outstanding include non-performing loans. The amortized portion of net loan origination fees is included in interest income on loans, representing an adjustment to the yield.
5 First quarter 2021 interest expense includes $1.3 million accelerated discount accretion from the early redemption of our last subordinated debenture on March 15, 2021.
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Nine months endedNine months ended
September 30, 2020September 30, 2019
InterestInterest
AverageIncome/Yield/AverageIncome/Yield/
(in thousands; unaudited)BalanceExpenseRateBalanceExpenseRate
Assets
Interest-earning deposits with banks 1
$152,587 $421 0.36 %$43,896 $754 2.27 %
Investment securities 2, 3
544,754 11,632 2.85 %564,050 11,477 2.71 %
Loans 1, 3, 4
1,998,456 64,423 4.24 %1,765,260 63,786 4.76 %
   Total interest-earning assets 1
2,695,797 76,476 3.73 %2,373,206 76,017 4.22 %
Cash and non-interest-bearing due from banks44,665 34,634 
Bank premises and equipment, net5,631 7,108 
Interest receivable and other assets, net130,525 108,806 
Total assets$2,876,618 $2,523,754 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Interest-bearing transaction accounts$144,784 $146 0.13 %$130,109 $269 0.28 %
Savings accounts179,288 50 0.04 %174,837 52 0.04 %
Money market accounts786,012 1,731 0.29 %665,167 2,406 0.48 %
Time accounts including CDARS96,237 436 0.61 %109,978 441 0.54 %
Borrowings and other obligations 1
208 2.14 %3,848 75 2.57 %
Subordinated debenture 1
2,733 124 5.96 %2,664 175 8.66 %
   Total interest-bearing liabilities1,209,262 2,490 0.27 %1,086,603 3,418 0.42 %
Demand accounts1,278,265 1,083,260 
Interest payable and other liabilities40,279 30,344 
Stockholders' equity348,812 323,547 
Total liabilities & stockholders' equity$2,876,618 $2,523,754 
Tax-equivalent net interest income/margin 1
$73,986 3.61 %$72,599 4.03 %
Reported net interest income/margin 1
$73,060 3.56 %$71,786 3.99 %
Tax-equivalent net interest rate spread3.45 %3.80 %
1 Interest income/expense is divided by actual number of days in the period times 360 days to correspond to stated interest rate terms, where applicable.
2 Yields on available-for-sale securities are calculated based on amortized cost balances rather than fair value, as changes in fair value are reflected as a component of stockholders' equity. Investment security interest is earned on 30/360 day basis monthly.
3 Yields and interest income on tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a taxable-equivalent basis using the Federal statutory rate of 21%.
4 Average balances on loans outstanding include non-performing loans. The amortized portion of net loan origination fees is included in interest income on loans, representing an adjustment to the yield.

Analysis of Changes in Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income

The following table presents the effects of changes in average balances (volume) or changes in average rates on tax-equivalent net interest income for the yearsperiods indicated. Volume variances are equal to the increase or decrease in average balances multiplied by prior period rates. Rate variances are equal to the increase or decrease in rates multiplied by prior period average balances. Mix variances are attributable to the change in yields or rates multiplied by the change in average balances, including one more day in the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2020.
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2019Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Compared to Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2019
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
(in thousands)(in thousands)VolumeYield/RateMixTotalVolumeYield/RateMixTotal(in thousands)VolumeYield/RateMixTotal
Interest-earning deposits with banksInterest-earning deposits with banks$589 $(404)$(560)$(375)$1,867 $(633)$(1,567)$(333)Interest-earning deposits with banks$222 $(307)$(205)$(290)
Investment securities 1
Investment securities 1
143 (101)(4)38 (393)567 (19)155 
Investment securities 1
(122)(887)25 (984)
Loans 1
Loans 1
4,116 (3,260)(618)238 8,426 (7,088)(701)637 
Loans 1
3,064 (2,674)(620)(230)
Total interest-earning assetsTotal interest-earning assets4,848 (3,765)(1,182)(99)9,900 (7,154)(2,287)459 Total interest-earning assets3,164 (3,868)(800)(1,504)
Interest-bearing transaction accountsInterest-bearing transaction accounts11 (64)(7)(60)30 (138)(15)(123)Interest-bearing transaction accounts17 (35)(9)(27)
Savings accountsSavings accounts(1)— — (3)— (2)Savings accounts(2)— 
Money market accountsMoney market accounts183 (544)(117)(478)437 (946)(166)(675)Money market accounts(73)(658)46 (685)
Time accounts, including CDARSTime accounts, including CDARS(6)(8)— (14)(55)56 (6)(5)Time accounts, including CDARS— (64)(1)(65)
Borrowings and other obligationsBorrowings and other obligations(3)(6)(4)(71)(13)12 (72)Borrowings and other obligations(2)— — (2)
Subordinated debentureSubordinated debenture(23)— (22)(55)(1)(51)Subordinated debenture(10)1,677 (355)1,312 
Total interest-bearing liabilitiesTotal interest-bearing liabilities187 (646)(119)(578)347 (1,099)(176)(928)Total interest-bearing liabilities(63)918 (319)536 
Changes in tax-equivalent net interest incomeChanges in tax-equivalent net interest income$4,661 $(3,119)$(1,063)$479 $9,553 $(6,055)$(2,111)$1,387 Changes in tax-equivalent net interest income$3,227 $(4,786)$(481)$(2,040)
1 Yields and interest income on tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a taxable-equivalent basis using the federal statutory rate of 21%.
1 Yields and interest income on tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a taxable-equivalent basis using the federal statutory rate of 21%.
1 Yields and interest income on tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a taxable-equivalent basis using the federal statutory rate of 21%.
ThirdFirst Quarter of 2021 Compared to First Quarter of 2020 Compared to Third Quarter of 2019

Net interest income totaled $24.6$22.0 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 2020,2021, compared to $24.2$24.1 million in the same quarter a year ago. The $415 thousand increase$2.1 million decrease from the comparativefirst quarter a year agoof 2020 was primarily attributed to $2.4caused by lower yields across all interest earning assets stemming from the low interest rate environment, $1.3 million in accelerated discount accretion from SBA PPP loans, higher non-PPP loan balancesthe early redemption of our last subordinated debenture, and lower interest expense on deposits.average commercial and home equity loan balances. These positivenegative variances were partially offset by the impact ofinterest and fees on PPP loans and lower interest rates on non-PPP loans, cash and investments.interest-bearing liabilities.

The tax-equivalent net interest margin was 3.44%3.19% in the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 compared to 4.04%3.88% in the same quarter of the previous year.  The decrease in tax-equivalent net interest margin was attributableprimarily attributed to both the lower interest rate environment and SBA PPP loans. environment. Additionally, the early redemption of our last subordinated debenture reduced the first quarter of 2021 tax-equivalent net interest margin by approximately 18 basis points, but will improve the net interest margin going forward.

SBA PPP loans lowered the thirdfirst quarter 20202021 net interest margin by 41 basis points.

In Octoberpoint compared to 13 basis points in the fourth quarter 2020 due to the continued delayhigher fee income accretion in the PPP forgiveness process, the Bank extended the payment deferral period from six to sixteen months forfirst quarter of 2021 as more PPP loans that originated prior to June 5, 2020were forgiven and paid off by the SBA. There were no PPP loans in accordance with the PPP Flexibility Act. The extension of the first payment due date decreasedquarter of 2020. We expect the effective rate used to accrete net loan origination fees and costs, which will affect the timing of when the accretion of PPP net loan origination fees will be recognized. We estimate this change will decrease fourth quarter 2020 net interest income by approximately $850 thousand. The decrease may be partially or fully offset by the accelerated fee accretion relatedmargin to improve in second quarter of 2021 as more PPP loans that are forgiven and paid off duringby the fourth quarter, which cannot be estimated at this time.

First Nine Months of 2020 Compared to First Nine Months of 2019

Net interest income totaled $73.1 million in the nine months ended September, 30 2020, compared to $71.8 million in the same period a year ago. The $1.3 million increase was primarily due to SBA PPP loan income, higher commercial loan balances, higher yields on investments and lower rates on deposits partially offset by lower yields on loans.

The tax-equivalent net interest margin was 3.61% in the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to 4.03% in the same period a year ago.  The decrease in tax-equivalent net interest margin was attributable to both the lower interest rate environment and SBA PPP loans. SBA PPP loans lowered the 2020 net interest margin by 3 basis points. To offset the impacts of margin compression, we continue to focus on increasing efficiencies and controlling expenses including evaluating the cost of our facilities.SBA.

Market Interest Rates

Market interest rates are, in part, based on the target federal funds interest rate (the interest rate banks charge each
other for short-term borrowings) implemented by the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee ("FOMC").

In response to the evolving risks to economic activity posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee ("FOMC") made two emergency cuts totaling 150 basis points to the federal funds rate in March 2020. ThisThe federal funds target rate range has resided between 0.0% and 0.25% since March 15, 2020, putting downward pressure on our asset yields and net interest margin. A low interest rate environment will continue to
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put downward pressure on our asset yields and net interest margin. See ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk for further information.
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Provision for LoanCredit Losses on Loans
 
Management assesses the adequacy of the allowance for loancredit losses on loans quarterly based on several factors including growth of the loan portfolio, analysispast events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts to estimate expected losses over the contractual terms of probableour loans. The allowance for credit losses is increased by provisions charged to expense and loss recoveries and decreased by loans charged off.
We recorded a $2.9 million reversal of the provision for credit losses in the portfolio, historicalfirst quarter of 2021, compared to a $2.5 million provision for credit losses for the same period in 2020. The reversal of the provision in the first quarter of 2021 was primarily due to improvements in the forecasted California unemployment rates over the next four quarters and a $40.2 million decrease in non-PPP loan balances. Our allowance model is particularly sensitive to current and forecasted California unemployment rates, which decreased to 8.2% at March 31, 2021 from 9.1% at December 31, 2020. The provision for credit losses for the first quarter of 2020, which was determined under the incurred loss experience andmethod (prior to the current economic climate, includingadoption of the economic uncertaintiesexcepted credit loss method on December 31, 2020), was largely due to the uncertainty about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. While loss recoveriespandemic on the local and provisions for loan losses chargedregional economies and our customers at that time.

Loans designated special mention, which is not considered adversely classified, decreased by $30.9 million to expense increase the allowance, actual losses on loans reduce the allowance.
Impaired loans totaled $13.8$56.0 million at September 30, 2020 and $11.5March 31, 2021 from $86.9 million at December 31, 2019, with specific valuation allowances of $1,106 thousand and $397 thousand at the same respective dates. Loans graded special mention totaled $87.7 million at September 30, 2020 and $73.4 million at December 31, 2019. While special mention graded loans are not considered adversely classified, the $14.4 million increase2020. The decrease was largely due to a small numberthe upgrading of commercial real estate borrowers who, after further analysis, were granted additional payment relief beyond the initial relief periodseveral borrowing relationships totaling approximately $23.7 million because of their improved financial condition and a few commercial real estate loans that were considered temporarily affected by the pandemic. All of these loans have low loan-to-value ratiosloan reductions and will be monitored at least quarterly as part of the Bank's credit management process.payoffs totaling approximately $6.7 million. Classified assets (loans with substandard or doubtful risk grades) totaled $11.0$26.4 million at September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to $9.9$25.8 million at December 31, 2019.2020. There were no loans with doubtful risk grades at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 or December 31, 2019.

In accordance with the accounting relief provisions of the CARES Act, the Bank has postponed the adoption of the CECL accounting standard to focus on our customers' needs during the COVID-19 pandemic and due to the lack of clarity around the extent and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, which hindered development of reasonable and supportable forecasts in the early days of the pandemic. Under the existing incurred loss model we adjusted certain qualitative factors, primarily to account for the significant increase in the unemployment rate and recorded a $5.45 million loan loss provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $400 thousand for the same period in the prior year. Net charge-offs were $14 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to net recoveries of $19 thousand same period in the prior year.2020.

The ratio of allowance for loancredit losses to total loans including acquired loans and SBA-guaranteed PPP loans, was 1.05%0.94% at September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to 0.90%1.10% at December 31, 2019.2020. Excluding guaranteed SBASBA-guaranteed PPP loans and non-PCI acquired loans, the ratio of the allowance for loancredit losses to total loans would have been 1.29%was 1.14% and 0.96%1.27% at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively (Refer to footnote 1 on page 3332 for a definition and reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure). Non-accrual loans totaled $1.4$9.2 million, or 0.07%0.43% of total loans at September 30, 2020, compared to $226 thousand,March 31, 2021, and remained largely unchanged from $9.2 million, or 0.01%0.44% of total loans at December 31, 2019. The $1.4 million increase in non-accrual loans was primarily attributable to one loan secured by a triplex property with a low loan-to-value ratio as well as one home equity loan.2020.

For more information, refer to Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q.

Non-interest Income
 
The following tables detailtable details the components of non-interest income.
 Three months endedAmountPercent
(dollars in thousands)September 30, 2020September 30, 2019Increase (Decrease)Increase (Decrease)
Service charges on deposit accounts$284 $439 $(155)(35.3)%
Wealth Management and Trust Services450 495 (45)(9.1)%
Debit card interchange fees, net383 406 (23)(5.7)%
Merchant interchange fees, net63 79 (16)(20.3)%
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance232 795 (563)(70.8)%
Dividends on FHLB stock149 202 (53)(26.2)%
Gains on sale of investment securities, net— — — N/A
Other income229 305 (76)(24.9)%
Total non-interest income$1,790 $2,721 $(931)(34.2)%
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Nine months endedAmountPercent Three months endedAmountPercent
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)September 30, 2020September 30, 2019Increase (Decrease)Increase (Decrease)(dollars in thousands)March 31, 2021March 31, 2020Increase (Decrease)Increase (Decrease)
Wealth Management and Trust ServicesWealth Management and Trust Services$488 $504 $(16)(3.2)%
Debit card interchange feesDebit card interchange fees366 360 1.7 %
Service charges on deposit accountsService charges on deposit accounts$1,028 $1,403 $(375)(26.7)%Service charges on deposit accounts281 451 (170)(37.7)%
Wealth Management and Trust Services1,375 1,406 (31)(2.2)%
Debit card interchange fees, net1,051 1,200 (149)(12.4)%
Merchant interchange fees, net183 253 (70)(27.7)%
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance, netEarnings on bank-owned life insurance, net741 970 (229)(23.6)%Earnings on bank-owned life insurance, net257 275 (18)(6.5)%
Dividends on FHLB stockDividends on FHLB stock503 591 (88)(14.9)%Dividends on FHLB stock149 208 (59)(28.4)%
Merchant interchange feesMerchant interchange fees57 73 (16)(21.9)%
Gains on sale of investment securities, netGains on sale of investment securities, net915 55 860 1,563.6 %Gains on sale of investment securities, net— 800 (800)(100.0)%
Other incomeOther income927 888 39 4.4 %Other income228 449 (221)(49.2)%
Total non-interest incomeTotal non-interest income$6,723 $6,766 $(43)(0.6)%Total non-interest income$1,826 $3,120 $(1,294)(41.5)%

ThirdFirst Quarter of 20202021 Compared to ThirdFirst Quarter of 20192020

Non-interest income decreased by $931 thousand$1.3 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 to $1.8 million, compared to $2.7$3.1 million in the same quarter a year ago. The decrease was primarily duemostly attributed to a $562 thousand benefit collectedthe absence of gains on BOLI policies in the third quartersales of 2019. Additionally fewer ATM fees andinvestment securities, lower service charges on deposit accounts, lower dividends on FHLB stock, and lower fee income from one-way deposit sales to third-party deposit networks in the thirdfirst quarter of 2020 all contributed to2021.
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Non-interest Expense
The following table details the decrease.components of non-interest expense.
 Three months endedAmountPercent
(dollars in thousands)March 31, 2021March 31, 2020Increase (Decrease)Increase (Decrease)
Salaries and related benefits$9,208 $9,477 $(269)(2.8)%
Occupancy and equipment1,751 1,663 88 5.3 %
Professional services863 544 319 58.6 %
Data processing819 786 33 4.2 %
Depreciation and amortization459 526 (67)(12.7)%
Information technology313 250 63 25.2 %
Amortization of core deposit intangible204 213 (9)(4.2)%
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance179 177 8,850.0 %
Directors' expense175 174 0.6 %
Charitable contributions31 167 (136)(81.4)%
(Reversal of) provision for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments(590)102 (692)(678.4)%
Other non-interest expense
Advertising239 251 (12)(4.8)%
Other expense1,171 1,314 (143)(10.9)%
Total other non-interest expense1,410 1,565 (155)(9.9)%
Total non-interest expense$14,822 $15,469 $(647)(4.2)%

First Nine MonthsQuarter of 20202021 Compared to First Nine MonthsQuarter of 20192020

Non-interest incomeexpense decreased by $43$647 thousand in the first nine months of 2020 to $6.7$14.8 million, compared to $6.8$15.5 million in the same period a year ago. The decrease was primarily attributed to a $590 thousand reversal of allowance for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments versus a $102 thousand provision for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments in the first quarter a year ago. In addition, salaries and related benefits decreased $269 thousand (mostly attributed to $421 thousand additional deferred loan origination costs from funding the second round of SBA PPP loans), charitable contributions decreased $136 thousand, and other expense included several small decline was driven by decreases across most non-interest income categories,declines. These positive variances were partially offset by higher gains on sales of investment securitiesan increase in the first nine months of 2020.

Non-interest Expense
The following tables detail the components of non-interest expense.
 Three months endedAmountPercent
(dollars in thousands)September 30, 2020September 30, 2019Increase (Decrease)Increase (Decrease)
Salaries and related benefits$8,638 $8,412 $226 2.7 %
Occupancy and equipment1,776 1,507 269 17.9 %
Depreciation and amortization539 573 (34)(5.9)%
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance181 180 18,000.0 %
Data processing822 923 (101)(10.9)%
Professional services655 580 75 12.9 %
Directors' expense184 189 (5)(2.6)%
Information technology256 279 (23)(8.2)%
Amortization of core deposit intangible213 222 (9)(4.1)%
Provision for losses on off-balance sheet commitments248 — 248 100.0 %
Charitable contributions481 111 370 333.3 %
Other non-interest expense
Advertising163 183 (20)(10.9)%
Other expense1,082 1,220 (138)(11.3)%
Total other non-interest expense1,245 1,403 (158)(11.3)%
Total non-interest expense$15,238 $14,200 $1,038 7.3 %
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Nine months endedAmountPercent
(dollars in thousands)September 30, 2020September 30, 2019Increase (Decrease)Increase (Decrease)
Salaries and related benefits$25,979 $26,426 $(447)(1.7)%
Occupancy and equipment5,100 4,616 484 10.5 %
Depreciation and amortization1,591 1,701 (110)(6.5)%
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance299 354 (55)(15.5)%
Data processing2,437 2,942 (505)(17.2)%
Professional services1,749 1,701 48 2.8 %
Directors' expense533 555 (22)(4.0)%
Information technology758 822 (64)(7.8)%
Amortization of core deposit intangible639 665 (26)(3.9)%
Provision for losses on off-balance sheet commitments610 129 481 372.9 %
Charitable contributions921 377 544 144.3 %
Other non-interest expense 
Advertising572588(16)(2.7)%
Other expense3,660 3,768 (108)(2.9)%
Total other non-interest expense4,232 4,356 (124)(2.8)%
Total non-interest expense$44,848 $44,644 $204 0.5 %

Third Quarter of 2020 Compared to Third Quarter of 2019

Non-interest expense increased by $1.0 million to $15.2 million, compared to $14.2 million in the same period a year ago. The increase was primarilyprofessional service expenses due to $370 thousandsome pandemic related delays in 2020 activities, and the discontinuation of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance credits received in 2020. Bank of Marin has been committed to donating at least 1% of net income before tax to nonprofits in our communities each year. In recent years, this has typically been around $500 thousand. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we more inthan doubled our charitable contributions to non-profit organizations $248in our community to over $1.0 million in 2020. In 2021, we are returning to our typical giving levels of at least $500 thousand provision for losses on off-balance sheet commitments, and higher salaries and benefits driven by annual merit increases. Additionally,with the thirdmajority being disbursed in the second quarter of 2020 included higher FDIC insurance expense due to fewer FDIC assessment credits, and higher occupancy expense associated with the renewal of leases for our existing headquarters offices and a new lease for a loan production office in San Mateo.

First Nine Months of 2020 Compared to First Nine Months of 2019

Non-interest expense increased by $204 thousand to $44.8 million in the first nine months of 2020, compared to $44.6 million in the same period a year ago. The increase was primarily due to $544 thousand higher charitable contributions to non-profit organizations, $484 thousand higher occupancy expense associated with new and renewed leases mentioned above, and $481 thousand higher provision for losses on off-balance sheet commitments. These increases were partially offset by decreases in salaries and related benefits primarily due to $915 thousand SBA PPP-related deferred loan origination costs and fewer data processing costs from our digital platform conversion.2021.

Provision for Income Taxes

Income tax provisions reflect accruals for taxes at the applicable rates for federal income tax and California franchise tax based upon reported pre-tax income. Provisions also reflect permanent differences between income for tax and financial reporting purposes (such as earnings on tax exempt loans and municipal securities, BOLI, low-income housing tax credits, and stock-based compensation from the exercise of stock options, disqualifying dispositions of incentive stock options and vesting of restricted stock awards).

The provision for income taxes for the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021 totaled $2.4$3.0 million at an effective tax rate of 24.1%25.2%, compared to $2.8$2.3 million at an effective tax rate of 23.0%24.5% in the same quarter last year. The decreaseincrease in the provision reflected a lower level of pre-tax income in 2020, partially offset by a favorable deferred tax liability true-up adjustment recognized in the thirdfirst quarter of 2019. The increase in2021 as compared to the effective tax ratesame quarter a year ago was primarily due to the true-up adjustment recognized in third quarter of 2019.

The provision for income taxes for the first nine months of 2020 totaled $7.4 million at an effective tax rate of 25.0%, compared to $8.3 million at an effective tax rate of 24.9% for the first nine months of 2019. The decrease in the provision reflected a lower level ofhigher pre-tax income and higher tax exempt earnings on investment securities in 2020. The slight increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to the 2019 favorable deferred tax liability true-up
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adjustment as described above and a lower tax benefit from BOLI income in 2020. These increases were substantially offset by a higher level of discrete tax benefits in 2020 from the exercise of non-qualified stock options and disqualifying dispositions of incentive stock options compared to 2019.the first quarter of 2020. The 70 bps increase in effective tax rate in the first quarter of 2021 as compared to the same quarter last year was primarily due to a lower level of tax benefits from the exercise of non-qualified stock options and disqualifying dispositions of incentive stock options.

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We file a consolidated return in the U.S. Federal tax jurisdiction and a combined return in the State of California tax jurisdiction. There were no ongoing federal or state income tax examinations at the issuance of this report. At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, neither the Bank nor Bancorp had accruals for interest nor penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits.

FINANCIAL CONDITION SUMMARY

At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, assets totaled $2,975.2$3,058.1 million, an increase of $267.9$146.2 million, from $2,707.3$2,911.9 million at December 31, 2019,2020, mainly due to an increaseincreases in cashinvestment securities and loans related toas we redeploy our participation in the PPP in response to the COVID-19 pandemicexcess liquidity from deposit inflows as explained below, partially offset by a $38.9 million decrease in investment securities.discussed below.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $213.6$142.8 million at September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to $183.4$200.3 million at December 31, 2019.2020. The $30.2 million increasereduction was largelymainly due to temporary increases in SBAinvestment securities and loans as we redeploy our excess liquidity from deposit inflows, some related to new PPP borrowers' deposit accounts.loan funding. Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2020 do not include $146.6$180.8 million and $173.4 million in temporary one-way sale transfers of deposits to third-party deposit networks as part of our liquidity management. Effectivemanagement at March 26, 2020, the Federal Reserve reduced the reserve requirement ratios to zero percent in response to the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in no restricted cash requirements as of September 30, 2020. Restricted cash held at the Federal Reserve as of31, 2021 and December 31, 2019 totaled $4.8 million.2020, respectively.

Investment Securities

The investment securities portfolio totaled $530.8$670.5 million at September 30, 2020, a decreaseMarch 31, 2021, an increase of $38.9$169.2 million from December 31, 2019.2020. The decrease reflectsincrease was primarily due to purchases of $203.4 million to deploy excess cash into interest earning assets in a more favorable interest rate environment, partially offset by paydowns, calls and maturities totaling $88.0 million and sales totaling $32.8 million during the first nine months of 2020, partially offset by purchases of $71.7 million high credit quality longer duration securities and increase in$24.7 million. Additionally, the fair value of available-for-sale securities decreased $9.1 million as a result of the higher interest rate environment in 2020. During the first and second quartersquarter of 2020, respectively, we sold $26.6 million of short duration agency residential mortgage-backed securities subject to increasing prepayment speeds and $6.2 million of obligations of state and political subdivisions that were sensitive to the credit exposure posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.2021. There were no security sales in the third quarter.first quarter of 2021.

The following table summarizes our investment in obligations of state and political subdivisions at September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019.2020.
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(dollars in thousands)(dollars in thousands)Amortized CostFair Value% of Total State and Political SubdivisionsAmortized CostFair Value% of Total State and Political Subdivisions(dollars in thousands)Amortized CostFair Value% of Total State and Political SubdivisionsAmortized CostFair Value% of Total State and Political Subdivisions
Within California:Within California:Within California:
General obligation bonds$3,333 $3,570 3.6 %$4,597 $4,813 6.6 %General obligation bonds$3,321 $3,503 2.8 %$3,327 $3,565 3.1 %
Revenue bonds2,569 2,675 2.8 2,928 2,977 4.2 Revenue bonds2,296 2,377 1.9 2,352 2,448 2.2 
Tax allocation bonds3,343 3,416 3.7 3,376 3,456 4.9 Tax allocation bonds1,748 1,779 1.5 2,832 2,876 2.7 
Total within CaliforniaTotal within California9,245 9,661 10.1 10,901 11,246 15.7 Total within California7,365 7,659 6.2 8,511 8,889 8.0 
Outside California:Outside California:Outside California:
General obligation bonds62,182 64,836 68.2 45,974 46,976 66.1 General obligation bonds91,611 93,957 77.2 78,299 82,100 73.5 
Revenue bonds19,763 20,966 21.7 12,680 12,648 18.2 Revenue bonds19,724 20,744 16.6 19,744 21,351 18.5 
Total outside CaliforniaTotal outside California81,945 85,802 89.9 58,654 59,624 84.3 Total outside California111,335 114,701 93.8 98,043 103,451 92.0 
Total obligations of state and political subdivisionsTotal obligations of state and political subdivisions$91,190 $95,463 100.0 %$69,555 $70,870 100.0 %Total obligations of state and political subdivisions$118,700 $122,360 100.0 %$106,554 $112,340 100.0 %

The portion of the portfolio outside the state of California is distributed among eleven states. Of the total investment in obligations of state and political subdivisions, the largest concentrations outside of California are in Texas (47.6%(50.9%), Washington (9.7%(16.1%) and Maryland (7.5%(5.7%). During March 2020, we strategically increased our credit
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exposure toOur investment in obligations issued by high credit quality municipal issuers in Texas that are either guaranteed by the AAA-rated Texas Permanent School Fund ("PSF") or backed by revenue sources from essential services (such as utilities and transportation). We have $6.0 million in obligations of Texas school district issuers having high concentrations in oil and gas industry taxpayers and all of them have credit guarantees from PSF. We have little or no exposure to municipal sectors such as higher education or health care that are most vulnerable to credit risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Investments in states, municipalities and political subdivisions are subject to an initial pre-purchase credit assessment and ongoing monitoring. Key considerations include:

The soundness of a municipality’s budgetary position and stability of its tax revenues
Debt profile and level of unfunded liabilities, diversity of revenue sources, taxing authority of the issuer
Local demographics/economics including unemployment data, largest taxpayers and local employers, income indices and home values
For revenue bonds, the source and strength of revenue for municipal authorities including the obligor’s financial condition and reserve levels, annual debt service and debt coverage ratio, and credit enhancement (such as insurer’s strength and collateral in escrow accounts)
Credit ratings by major credit rating agencies

Loans

During the first ninethree months of 2020,2021, loans increased by $264.7$33.2 million and totaled $2,108.0$2,121.8 million at September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, primarily due to SBA PPP loans which totaled $308.2 million. We ended the origination of new PPP loans on June 30, 2020$365.0 million at March 31, 2021, compared to focus our efforts on helping our customers through the loan forgiveness process.$291.6 million at December 31, 2020. New non-PPP related loan originations totaled $122.4$25.3 million in the first ninethree months of 2020.2021. Payoffs totaled $124.7$34.6 million and credit line utilization decreased $24.5$27.9 million during the first ninethree months of 2020. While we have had success originating new loans this year, we have found that the pandemic has extended traditional timelines as loans move through the origination process. During these unprecedented times, we are focused on maintaining relationships with our customers and bringing in new client relationships where prudent and possible.2021.

Liabilities

During the first ninethree months of 2020,2021, total liabilities increased by $247.2$154.2 million to $2,617.7$2,707.8 million. Deposits increased $232.8$152.0 million in the first ninethree months of 2020,2021, primarily driven by a combination of PPP loan proceeds and increased liquidity throughout the banking system as a resultnormal fluctuations in some of depositors' higher level of savings during these uncertain economic times.our larger commercial accounts. Non-interest bearing deposits increased $254.9$90.6 million in the first ninethree months of 20202021 to $1,383.7$1,445.3 million, and represented 53.9%54.4% of total deposits at September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to 48.3%54.1% at December 31, 2019.2020. Liabilities as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 included operating lease liabilities totaling $27.5$26.0 million, which increased $14.9a decrease of 1.1 million in the first nine months of 2020 due to the extension of lease terms for our existing headquarters office and seven retail branches and a new lease agreement for one of our retail branches.from December 31,2020.

Capital Adequacy
 
We are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements as set forth in the following tables can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, we must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of our assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and the Bank’s prompt corrective action classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components of capital, risk weightings and other factors.
 
Management reviews capital ratios on a regular basis to ensure that capital exceeds the prescribed regulatory minimums and is adequate to meet our anticipated future needs.  For all periods presented, the Bank’s ratios exceed the regulatory definition of “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action and Bancorp’s ratios exceed the required minimum ratios to be considered a well-capitalized bank holding company. In addition, the most recent notification from the FDIC categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action as of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. There are no conditions or events since that
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notification that Managementmanagement believes have changed the Bank’s categories and we expect the Bank to remain well capitalized for prompt corrective action purposes.

In August 2018, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System changed the definition of a "Small Bank Holding Company" by increasing the asset threshold from $1.0 billion to $3.0 billion. As a result, Bancorp was not subject to separate minimum capital requirements as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.2020. However, we disclosed comparative capital ratios for Bancorp, which would have exceeded well-capitalized levels had Bancorp been subject to the same minimum capital requirements in 2020 and 2019.2020.

The Bancorp’s and Bank’s capital adequacy ratios as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 20192020 are presented in the following tables. As of December 31, 2020, Bancorp's Tier 1 capital includes theincluded a subordinated debenture, which arewas not included at the Bank level. On March 15, 2021, Bancorp redeemed in full our last subordinated debenture
Capital Ratios for Bancorp
(dollars in thousands)
Actual RatioAdequately Capitalized ThresholdRatio to be a Well Capitalized Bank Holding Company
September 30, 2020AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)$338,841 16.05 %≥ $221,701 ≥ 10.50 %≥ $211,144 ≥ 10.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)$315,031 14.92 %≥ $179,472 ≥   8.50 %≥ $168,915 ≥   8.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)$315,031 10.58 %≥ $119,063 ≥   4.00 %≥ $148,829 ≥   5.00 %
Common Equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)$312,271 14.79 %≥ $147,801 ≥   7.00 %≥ $137,243 ≥   6.50 %
December 31, 2019   
Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)$319,317 15.07 %≥ $222,430 ≥ 10.50 %≥ $211,838 ≥ 10.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)$301,553 14.24 %≥ $180,063 ≥   8.50 %≥ $169,471 ≥   8.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)$301,553 11.66 %≥ $103,489 ≥   4.00 %≥ $129,361 ≥   5.00 %
Common Equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)$298,845 14.11 %≥ $148,287 ≥   7.00 %≥ $137,695 ≥   6.50 %
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Capital Ratios for the Bank
(dollars in thousands)
Actual RatioAdequately Capitalized ThresholdRatio to be Well Capitalized under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
September 30, 2020AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)$326,658 15.47 %≥ $221,693 ≥ 10.50 %≥ $211,136 ≥ 10.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)$302,848 14.34 %≥ $179,466 ≥   8.50 %≥ $168,909 ≥   8.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)$302,848 10.17 %≥ $119,062 ≥   4.00 %≥ $148,827 ≥   5.00 %
Common Equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)$302,848 14.34 %≥ $147,795 ≥   7.00 %≥ $137,239 ≥   6.50 %
December 31, 2019      
Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)$309,875 14.63 %≥ $222,437 ≥ 10.50 %≥ $211,844 ≥ 10.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)$292,111 13.79 %≥ $180,068 ≥   8.50 %≥ $169,476 ≥   8.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)$292,111 11.29 %≥ $103,488 ≥   4.00 %≥ $129,360 ≥   5.00 %
Common Equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)$292,111 13.79 %≥ $148,291 ≥   7.00 %≥ $137,699 ≥   6.50 %
due to NorCal Community Bancorp Trust II. The redemption reduced Bancorp's total risk-based capital ratio by approximately 18 basis points.
Capital Ratios for Bancorp
(dollars in thousands)
Actual RatioAdequately Capitalized ThresholdRatio to be a Well Capitalized Bank Holding Company
March 31, 2021AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)$331,739 15.68 %≥ $222,195 ≥ 10.50 %≥ $211,614 ≥ 10.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)$309,592 14.63 %≥ $179,872 ≥   8.50 %≥ $169,291 ≥   8.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)$309,592 10.51 %≥ $117,794 ≥   4.00 %≥ $147,242 ≥   5.00 %
Common Equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)$309,592 14.63 %≥ $148,130 ≥   7.00 %≥ $137,549 ≥   6.50 %
December 31, 2020   
Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)$339,544 16.03 %≥ $222,393 ≥ 10.50 %≥ $211,802 ≥ 10.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)$313,891 14.82 %≥ $180,032 ≥   8.50 %≥ $169,442 ≥   8.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)$313,891 10.80 %≥ $116,224 ≥   4.00 %≥ $145,280 ≥   5.00 %
Common Equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)$311,114 14.69 %≥ $148,262 ≥   7.00 %≥ $137,672 ≥   6.50 %
Capital Ratios for the Bank
(dollars in thousands)
Actual RatioAdequately Capitalized ThresholdRatio to be Well Capitalized under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
March 31, 2021AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)$312,649 14.78 %≥ $222,160 ≥ 10.50 %≥ $211,581 ≥ 10.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)$290,502 13.73 %≥ $179,844 ≥   8.50 %≥ $169,265 ≥   8.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)$290,502 9.87 %≥ $117,789 ≥   4.00 %≥ $147,236 ≥   5.00 %
Common Equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)$290,502 13.73 %≥ $148,107 ≥   7.00 %≥ $137,528 ≥   6.50 %
December 31, 2020      
Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets)$334,686 15.80 %≥ $222,391 ≥ 10.50 %≥ $211,801 ≥ 10.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets)$309,033 14.59 %≥ $180,031 ≥   8.50 %≥ $169,441 ≥   8.00 %
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)$309,033 10.64 %≥ $116,224 ≥   4.00 %≥ $145,280 ≥   5.00 %
Common Equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets)$309,033 14.59 %≥ $148,261 ≥   7.00 %≥ $137,671 ≥   6.50 %

Liquidity

The goal of liquidity management is to provide adequate funds to meet loan demand and to fund operating activities and deposit withdrawals. We accomplish this goal by maintaining an appropriate level of liquid assets and formal lines of credit with the FHLB, FRBSF and correspondent banks that enable us to borrow funds as discussed in Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in ITEM 1 of this report. Our Asset Liability Management Committee ("ALCO"), which is comprised of independent Bank directors and the President andBank's Chief Executive Officer, is responsible for approving and monitoring our liquidity targets and strategies. ALCO has adopted a contingency funding plan that provides early detection of potential liquidity issues in the market or the Bank and institutes prompt responses that may prevent or alleviate a potential liquidity crisis. Management monitors liquidity daily and regularly adjusts our position based on current and future liquidity needs. We also have relationships with third partythird-party deposit networks and can adjust the placement of our deposits via reciprocal or one-way sales as part of our cash management strategy.
 
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We obtain funds from the collectionrepayment and maturity of loan payments,loans, deposit inflows, investment security maturities paydowns and sales,paydowns, federal funds purchases, FHLB advances, other borrowings, and cash flow from operations.  Our primary uses of funds are the origination of loans, the purchase of investment securities, withdrawals of deposits, maturity of certificates of deposit, repayment of borrowings, and dividends to common stockholders.
 
The most significant factor incomponent of our daily liquidity position has been the level ofis customer deposits. The attraction and retention of new deposits depends upon the variety and effectiveness of our customer account products, service and convenience, and rates paid to customers, and our financial strength. The cash cycles and unique business activities of some of our large commercial depositors may cause short-term fluctuations in their deposit balances held with us.
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Since 2020, the banking industry experienced abundant liquidity driven by pandemic-related government programs such as PPP and stimulus checks as well as our financial strength. Deposit balances increased by $232.8 million in the first nine months of 2020 due to the increased level of liquidity in the financial markets. In addition, there has been an influx of deposits throughout the banking system as a result of depositors' higher level ofelevated savings during the uncertain economic times.rate system-wide.

Since March 2020, we have granted $388.5 in payment relief for 264 loans by allowing certain borrowers with hardship requests either full payment deferrals or interest-only payments. AsThe most significant source of October 19, 2020, 236 loans totaling $336.3 million have resumed or are scheduled to resume normal payments and eight loans totaling $5.0 million have paid off. The Bank has substantial contingent and on-balance-sheet liquidity to support the loan payment relief programs, including unencumbered available-for-sale securities and cash. At September 30, 2020, our cash and cash equivalents increased $30.2 million from December 31, 2019, primarily due toduring 2021 was an increase in deposits of $232.8$152.0 million. The increase was primarily due to increases in PPP borrower-related accounts and normal fluctuations in some of our large business accounts. Proceeds from paydowns and maturities of securities totaled $24.7 million, as explained above. Other significant sourcesand $12.4 million in net cash was provided by operating activities.

Significant uses of liquidity during the first nine months of 2020 included $121.72021 were $193.4 million in paydowns, maturities and sales of investment securities and $31.3 million net cash provided by operating activities (including $10.7 million in processing fees received from the SBA for the origination of PPP loans as of September 30, 2020). Uses of liquidity during the first nine months of 2020 included $269.4purchased, $36.5 million in loan originations and advances, net of principal collected, $71.7$8.8 million in investment securities purchases,common stock repurchases, $4.1 million in repayment of a subordinated debenture, and $9.4$3.1 million in cash dividends paid on common stock to our shareholders. Refer to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows in this Form 10-Q for additional information on our sources and uses of liquidity. Management anticipates that our current strong liquidity position and core deposit base will provideare adequate liquidity to fund our operations.

Undrawn credit commitments, as discussed in Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q, totaled $567.5$610.8 million at September 30, 2020. TheseMarch 31, 2021. We expect to fund these commitments to the extent used, are expected to be fundedutilized primarily through the repayment of existing loans, deposit growth and liquid assets. Over the next twelve months, $70.7$69.9 million of time deposits will mature. In addition, we waived the early withdrawal penalties for certificates of deposit when allowed by law in responseWe expect to the pandemic, which might cause more depositors to withdraw time deposits during the uncertain economic environment.replace these funds with new deposits. Our emphasis on local deposits, combined with our equity position is expected to provideliquid investment portfolio, provides a strongvery stable funding base.
 
Since Bancorp is a holding company and does not conduct regular banking operations, its primary sources of liquidity are dividends from the Bank. Under the California Financial Code, payment of a dividend from the Bank to Bancorp without advance regulatory approval is restricted to the lesser of the Bank’s retained earnings or the amount of the Bank’s net profits from the previous three fiscal years less the amount of dividends paid during that period. The primary uses of funds for Bancorp are shareholder dividends and ordinary operating expenses.  Bancorp held $12.2$18.9 million of cash at September 30, 2020. The cash level at BancorpMarch 31, 2021 which is deemed sufficient to cover Bancorp's operational needs, share repurchases, and cash dividends to shareholders through mid-2021.the end of 2021. Management anticipates that there will be sufficient earnings at the Bank will continue to have sufficient earnings to provide dividends to Bancorp to meet its funding requirements going forward.for the foreseeable future.

ITEM 3.     Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk

Market risk is defined as the risk of loss arising from an adverse change in the market value (or prices) of financial instruments. A significant form of market risk is interest rate risk, which is inherent in our investment, borrowing, lending and deposit gathering activities. The Bank manages interest rate sensitivity to minimize the exposure of our net interest margin, earnings, and capital to changes in interest rates. Interest rate changes can create fluctuations in the net interest margin due to an imbalance in the timing of repricing or maturity of assets or liabilities.

To mitigate interest rate risk, the structure of our assets and liabilities is managed with the objective of correlating the effects of interest rate changes on loans and investments with those of deposits and borrowings. The asset liability management policy sets limits on the acceptable amount of change to net interest income and economic value of equity in different interest rate environments.

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From time to time, we enter into interest rate swap contracts to mitigate the changes in the fair value of specified long-term fixed-rate loans and firm commitments to enter into long-term fixed-rate loans caused by changes in interest rates. See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.

ALCO and the Board of Directors review our exposure to interest rate risk at least quarterly. We use simulation models to measure interest rate risk and to evaluate strategies to improve profitability. A simplified static statement of condition is prepared on a quarterly basis as a starting point, using instrument level data of our actual loans, investments, borrowings and deposits as inputs. If potential changes to net equity value and net interest income resulting from hypothetical interest rate changes are not within the limits established by the Board of Directors, Managementmanagement may adjust the asset and liability mix to bring the risk position within approved limits or take other actions. At September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, interest rate risk was within policy guidelines established by ALCO and the Board. One set of interest rates modeled and evaluated against flat interest rates is a series of immediate parallel shifts in the yield curve. These are provided in the following table as an example rather than an expectation of likely interest rate movements.
Immediate Changes in Interest Rates (in basis points)Estimated Change in Net Interest Income in Year 1, as percent of Net Interest IncomeEstimated Change in Net Interest Income in Year 2, as percent of Net Interest Income
up 400(3.4)%4.2 %
up 300(2.4)%3.4 %
up 200(1.7)%1.8 %
up 100(1.2)%(0.3)%
down 100(0.5)%(0.9)%
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Immediate Changes in Interest Rates (in basis points)Estimated Change in Net Interest Income in Year 1, as percent of Net Interest IncomeEstimated Change in Net Interest Income in Year 2, as percent of Net Interest Income
up 4008.9 %23.3 %
up 3006.7 %17.6 %
up 2004.4 %11.3 %
up 1001.8 %4.6 %
down 100(1.2)%(2.3)%

Interest rate sensitivity is a function of the repricing characteristics of our assets and liabilities. The Bank runs a combination of scenarios and sensitivities in its attempt to capture the range of interest rate risk including the simulations mentioned above. As with any simulation model or other method of measuring interest rate risk, limitations are inherent in the process and dependent on assumptions. For example, if we choose to pay interest on certain business deposits that are currently non-interest bearing, causing those deposits to become rate sensitive in the future, we would become less asset sensitive than the model currently indicates. Assets and liabilities may react differently to changes in market interest rates in terms of both timing and responsiveness to market rate movements. Important deposit modeling assumptions are the speed of deposit run-off and the amount by which interest-bearing deposit rates increase or decrease when market interest rates change. Further, the actual rates and timing of prepayments on loans and investment securities could vary significantly from the assumptions applied in the various scenarios. Lastly, changes in U.S. Treasury rates accompanied by a change in the shape of the yield curve could produce different results from those presented in the table. Accordingly, the results presented should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results in the event of changing market interest rates.

ITEM 4.       Controls and Procedures
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Bank of Marin Bancorp and its subsidiary (the "Company") conducted an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our Management,management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. The term disclosure controls and procedures means controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information we are required to disclose in the reports that we file or submit under the Act (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information we are required to disclose in the reports that we file or submit under the Act is accumulated and communicated to our Management,management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
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While many employees have been working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we continually monitor our internal controls over financial reporting to minimize any related impact of the pandemic.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, there were no significant changes that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to affect, our internal control over financial reporting. The term internal control over financial reporting, as defined by Rule 15d-15(f) of the Act, is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the issuer's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the issuer's board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

PART II       OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1         Legal Proceedings

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Refer to Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of our 20192020 Form 10-K and Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.

ITEM 1A      Risk Factors
 
The followingThere have been no material changes from the risk factors arepreviously disclosed in additionour 2020 Form 10-K. Refer to the risks described"Risk Factors" in the Company’sItem 1A of our 2020 Form 10-K, under Item 1A, “Risk Factors” for its year ended December 31, 2019 and in its subsequent periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The effects of the events and circumstances described in the following risk factors may have heightened several of the risks contained in our Form 10-K.
Our Business, Results of Operations, and Financial Condition Have Been, and Will Likely Continue to be, Adversely Affected by the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, which has spread globally including in the United States. On March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared the COVID-19 pandemic a national emergency. The pandemic has caused significant economic disruption and many states and local governments have continued to order non-essential businesses to close or scale back services. The extent to which the pandemic impacts our business, results of operations and financial condition will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and are difficult to predict, including, but not limited to, the duration and spread of the outbreak, its severity, actions to contain the virus including the timing and deployment of a successful vaccine, and how quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume, particularly in California. As a result, we are subject to the following risks, which could have a material effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, capital position and liquidity:
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global economy, disrupted global supply chains, created significant volatility and disruption in financial markets and equity market valuations, and increased unemployment levels. This may lead to an increase in loan delinquencies, problem assets and foreclosures, which may increase loan losses, particularly if businesses remain closed, the impact on the global economy worsens, or more customers draw on their lines of credit or seek additional loans to help finance their businesses. Additionally, the expiration of the payment relief provided under Section 4013 of the CARES Act may result in loan delinquencies and impairments that could increase the provision for loan losses.
Collateral securing our loans may decline in value, which could increase credit losses in our loan portfolio and necessitate increases in the allowance for loan losses.
The commercial real estate ("CRE") loan market and CRE loan demand could be adversely affected longer-term by the pandemic due to structural changes relating to remote work trends or migration outside of metropolitan areas. These trends could increase vacancy rates and reduce commercial real estate values. As of September 30, 2020, using regulatory definitions in the CRE Concentration Guidance, our concentration in investor-owned commercial real estate loans as a percentage of capital was 323%, compared to 330% at December 31, 2019.
Demand for our products and services may decline, and deposit balances may decrease making it difficult to grow assets and income.
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The decline in the target federal funds rate has decreased yields on our assets that exceed the decline in our cost of interest-bearing liabilities. A prolonged low interest rate environment could continue to compress our net interest margin.
Net interest margin in future periods may be significantly impacted by the accretion of the remaining $6.5 million in net deferred PPP loan origination fees and costs, which is influenced by, among other things, the timing of SBA loan forgiveness.
The future adoption of the CECL standard, which is highly dependent on unemployment rate forecasts over the life of our loans, could significantly increase the allowance for credit losses and decrease net income.
The continued market turmoil could reduce our wealth management and trust services revenue.
Our business operations may be disrupted if significant portions of our workforce are unable to work effectively because of illness, quarantines, government actions, and other restrictions in connection with the pandemic.
Our borrowers' actual payment performance may be worse than anticipated as the payment deferrals related to the COVID-19 pandemic expire, and we may experience potential adverse impact from loan modifications and payment deferrals despite their implementation consistent with recent regulatory guidance. While over 90% of the payment relief loans have resumed or are scheduled to resume normal payments, we have no assurance that these borrowers will not require additional payment relief in the future due to the continued impact of the pandemic.
Recent government actions to provide substantial financial support to businesses (e.g., Paycheck Protection Program) could partially mitigate the financial impact to us and our borrowers. However, the success of these measures is unknown and they may not be sufficient to mitigate fully the negative impact of the ongoing pandemic. In addition, the stalled Congressional support for an additional relief package and results of the presidential election could exacerbate the negative effects of the pandemic, the impact of which cannot be quantified at this time.
Our Traditional Service Delivery Channels may be Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
In light of the external COVID-19 threat, the Board of Directors and senior management are continuously monitoring the situation, providing frequent communications, and making adjustments and accommodations for both external clients and our employees. All branches remain open to serve our customers and local communities, with modified hours and strict social distancing protocols in place as well as limits on the number of customers allowed in a branch at one time. Our customers have been encouraged to utilize alternative banking options including ATM, digital and telephone banking. Further, many employees are working remotely, and travel as well as face-to-face meeting restrictions are in effect. In addition, given the increasing risk of cybersecurity incidents during the pandemic, we have enhanced our cybersecurity protocols. If the pandemic worsens or lasts for an extended period of time, to protect the health of the Bank’s workforce and our customers, we may need to enact further precautionary measures to help minimize the risks to our employees and customers, thus potentially altering our service delivery channels and operations over a prolonged period. These changes to our traditional service delivery channels may negatively impact our customers' experience of banking with us, and therefore negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations.pages 12 through 21.

ITEM 2       Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

On April 23, 2018, Bancorp announced that its BoardThere were no unregistered sales of Directors approved a Share Repurchase Program under which Bancorp may repurchase up to $25.0 millionequity securities during the period covered by this report.
Issuer Purchases of its outstanding common stock through May 1, 2019. The Board subsequently extended the Share Repurchase Program, which expired on February 28, 2020, with cumulative purchases of 561,355 shares totaling $23.5 million. Approximately $1.5 million in authorized share repurchases expired unutilized.Equity Securities

On January 24, 2020, Bancorp Board of Directors approved a new Share Repurchase Program under which Bancorp may repurchase up to $25.0 million of its outstanding common stock through February 28, 2022. The new share repurchase program began in March 2020 and was suspended by the Board of Directors on March 20, 2020 as part of the early pandemic response. Prior to suspension, repurchases under this program were 58,526Bancorp repurchased 224,013 shares totaling $1.8 million, with approximately $23.2 million available for future repurchases. In light of continued capital strength, on October 23, 2020, the Board of Directors reactivated this program.

There were 92,664 shares repurchased totaling $3.2$8.5 million in the first nine months of 2020, none of which took place in the third quarter of 2020. For additional information, refer2021 for a cumulative total of 393,584 shares amounting to Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.$14.3 million.
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The following table reflects repurchases under the Share Repurchase Program for the period presented.
(in thousands, except per share data)Total Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced ProgramsApproximate Dollar Value That May yet Be Purchased Under the Program
Period
January 1-31, 202154,815 $37.64 54,815 $17,198 
February 1-28, 2021109,964 37.35 109,964 13,085 
March 1-31, 202159,234 39.32 59,234 10,753 
Total224,013 37.94 224,013 

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 following exhibits are filed as part of this report or hereby incorporated by references to filings previously made with the SEC.
 Incorporated by Reference 
Exhibit NumberExhibit DescriptionFormFile No.ExhibitFiling DateHerewith
3.0110-Q001-335723.01November 7, 2007 
3.0210-Q001-335723.02May 9, 2011
3.02a8-K001-335723.03July 6, 2015
4.018-A12B001-335724.1July 7, 2017
4.0210-K001-335724.02March 13, 2020
10.01S-8333-2182744.1May 26, 2017 
10.02S-8333-2212194.1October 30, 2017
10.03S-8333-2278404.1October 15, 2018 
10.04S-8333-2395554.1June 30, 2020 
10.0510-Q001-3357210.06November 7, 2007 
10.068-K001-3357210.1January 26, 2009 
10.078-K001-3357299.1October 21, 2010 
10.088-K001-3357210.1January 6, 2011 
10.098-K001-3357210.2November 4, 2014
10.108-K001-3357210.3November 4, 2014 
10.118-K001-3357210.1October 31, 2007 
10.12Filed to correct previously incorrect hyperlink
31.01    Filed
31.02    Filed
32.01    Filed
101.INSInline XBRL Instance DocumentFiled
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema DocumentFiled
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase DocumentFiled
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document    Filed
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase DocumentFiled
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase DocumentFiled
 Incorporated by Reference 
Exhibit NumberExhibit DescriptionFormFile No.ExhibitFiling DateHerewith
2.018-K001-335722.1April 19, 2021
3.0110-Q001-335723.01November 7, 2007 
3.0210-Q001-335723.02May 9, 2011
3.02a8-K001-335723.03July 6, 2015
4.018-A12B001-335724.1July 7, 2017
4.0210-K001-335724.02March 13, 2020
10.01S-8333-2182744.1May 26, 2017 
10.02S-8333-2212194.1October 30, 2017
10.03S-8333-2278404.1October 15, 2018 
10.04S-8333-2395554.1June 30, 2020 
10.0510-Q001-3357210.06November 7, 2007 
10.068-K001-3357210.1January 26, 2009 
10.0710-K001-3357210.07March 15, 2021 
10.088-K001-3357210.1January 6, 2011 
10.098-K001-3357210.2November 4, 2014
10.108-K001-3357210.3November 4, 2014 
10.118-K001-3357210.1October 31, 2007 
10.1210-Q001-3357210.12November 6, 2020
10.1310-K001-3357210.13March 15, 2021
31.01    Filed
31.02    Filed
32.01    Filed
101.INSInline XBRL Instance DocumentFiled
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema DocumentFiled
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase DocumentFiled
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document    Filed
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase DocumentFiled
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase DocumentFiled
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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.
Bank of Marin Bancorp
(registrant)
November 6, 2020May 7, 2021 /s/ Russell A. Colombo
Date Russell A. Colombo
  President &
  Chief Executive Officer
  (Principal Executive Officer)
November 6, 2020May 7, 2021 /s/ Tani Girton
Date Tani Girton
  Executive Vice President &
  Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
November 6, 2020May 7, 2021 /s/ David A. Merck
 Date David A. Merck
Vice President &
Financial Reporting Manager
   (Principal Accounting Officer)

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