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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 SeptemberJune 30, 20172021

 

☐ 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 0-25135

 

Bank of Commerce Holdings

 

California

94-2823865

(State or jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

  

555 Capitol Mall, Suite 1255, Sacramento, California

9581495814

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

  

 

Registrant’sRegistrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 421-2575

 

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

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

BOCH

NASDAQ

 

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 and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

 

Yes☒ No ☒No

 

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

 

Large accelerated

filer ☐

Accelerated

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 ☒

 

Outstanding shares of Common Stock, no par value, as of October July 26, 2017: 16,271,5632021: 16,894,391

 

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Index to Form 10-Q

 

Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 
 

Item 1. Financial Statements

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

3839

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

6673

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

6673

 

  

Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

 
 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

6774

 

Item 1a.1A. Risk Factors

6774

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

6774

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

6774

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

6774

 

Item 5. Other Information

6774

 

Item 6. Exhibits

6774

   

SIGNATURES

6875

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ItemItem 1. Financial Statements

 

ConsolidatedConsolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016

 

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands, except share information)

 

2017

  

2016

 

Assets:

        

Cash and due from banks

 $19,929  $16,419 

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

  65,702   51,988 

Total cash and cash equivalents

  85,631   68,407 
         

Securities available-for-sale, at fair value

  232,494   175,174 

Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost

  30,724   31,187 
         

Loans, net of deferred fees and costs

  826,644   805,535 

Allowance for loan and lease losses

  (11,692)  (11,544)

Net loans

  814,952   793,991 
         

Premises and equipment, net

  15,039   16,226 

Other real estate owned

  699   759 

Life insurance

  21,764   23,098 

Deferred tax asset, net

  8,751   9,542 

Goodwill and core deposit intangible, net

  2,086   2,252 

Other assets

  19,741   20,356 

Total assets

 $1,231,881  $1,140,992 
         

Liabilities and shareholders' equity:

        

Liabilities:

        

Demand - noninterest-bearing

 $316,814  $270,398 

Demand - interest-bearing

  433,466   405,569 

Savings

  111,962   113,309 

Certificates of deposit

  200,543   215,390 

Total deposits

  1,062,785   1,004,666 
         

Term debt:

        

Principal

  17,700   18,917 

Less unamortized debt issuance costs

  (150)  (184)

Net term debt

  17,550   18,733 
         

Junior subordinated debentures

  10,310   10,310 

Other liabilities

  12,831   13,177 

Total liabilities

  1,103,476   1,046,886 
         

Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)

        

Shareholders' equity:

        

Common stock, no par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized: issued and outstanding - 16,264,561 as of September 30, 2017 and 13,440,422 as of December 31, 2016

  51,755   24,547 

Retained earnings

  76,179   70,218 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

  471   (659)

Total shareholders' equity

  128,405   94,106 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

 $1,231,881  $1,140,992 

  

June 30,

  

December 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands, except share information)

 

2021

  

2020

 

Assets:

        

Cash and due from banks

 $21,011  $19,875 

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

  156,107   87,111 

Total cash and cash equivalents

  177,118   106,986 
         

Securities available-for-sale, at fair value

  579,664   446,880 
         

Loans, net of deferred fees and costs

  1,091,296   1,139,961 

Allowance for loan and lease losses

  (17,194)  (16,910)

Net loans

  1,074,102   1,123,051 
         

Premises and equipment, net

  14,514   14,999 

Life insurance

  24,462   24,206 

Deferred tax asset, net

  5,234   3,954 

Goodwill

  11,671   11,671 

Other intangible assets, net

  3,661   4,044 

Other assets

  26,727   28,163 

Total assets

 $1,917,153  $1,763,954 
         

Liabilities and shareholders' equity:

        

Liabilities:

        

Demand - noninterest-bearing

 $627,911  $541,033 

Demand - interest-bearing

  306,565   290,251 

Money market

  463,639   425,121 

Savings

  162,325   150,695 

Certificates of deposit

  136,898   135,679 

Total deposits

  1,697,338   1,542,779 
         

Term debt:

        

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco ("FHLB") borrowings

  0   5,000 

Other borrowings

  10,000   10,000 

Net term debt

  10,000   15,000 
         

Junior subordinated debentures

  10,310   10,310 

Other liabilities

  17,368   18,163 

Total liabilities

  1,735,016   1,586,252 
         

Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)

          

Shareholders' equity:

        

Common stock, no par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized: issued and outstanding -16,895,783 as of June 30, 2021 and 16,800,662 as of December 31, 2020

  59,422   58,988 

Retained earnings

  118,276   111,226 

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax

  4,439   7,488 

Total shareholders' equity

  182,137   177,702 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

 $1,917,153  $1,763,954 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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ConsolidatedConsolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

 

  

For the Three Months Ended

  

For the Nine Months Ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 

(Amounts in thousands, except per share information)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Interest income:

                

Interest and fees on loans

 $9,887  $9,007  $29,029  $26,254 

Interest on taxable securities

  1,049   689   2,710   2,281 

Interest on tax-exempt securities

  551   552   1,615   1,734 

Interest on interest-bearing deposits in other banks

  278   82   548   222 

Total interest income

  11,765   10,330   33,902   30,491 

Interest expense:

                

Interest on demand deposits

  196   136   528   388 

Interest on savings deposits

  52   43   146   129 

Interest on certificates of deposit

  567   524   1,641   1,636 

Interest on term debt

  292   292   883   1,369 

Interest on junior subordinated debentures

  74   59   211   172 

Total interest expense

  1,181   1,054   3,409   3,694 

Net interest income

  10,584   9,276   30,493   26,797 

Provision for loan and lease losses

        500    

Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses

  10,584   9,276   29,993   26,797 

Noninterest income:

                

Service charges on deposit accounts

  132   133   401   293 

ATM and point of sale fees

  273   287   827   714 

Fees on payroll and benefit processing

  147   133   485   432 

Life insurance

  134   152   915   461 

Gain on sale of investment securities, net

  38   70   139   192 

Impairment losses on investment securities

           (546)

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco dividends

  80   102   237   291 

Other income

  191   82   516   508 

Total noninterest income

  995   959   3,520   2,345 

Noninterest expense:

                

Salaries and related benefits

  4,291   3,873   13,296   12,188 

Premises and equipment

  1,067   1,071   3,169   2,847 

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance premium

  78   176   230   513 

Data processing fees

  437   464   1,294   1,142 

Professional service fees

  276   303   1,119   1,209 

Telecommunications

  219   199   653   545 

Branch acquisition costs

           580 

Loss on cancellation of interest rate swap

           2,325 

Other expenses

  908   1,039   3,290   3,445 

Total noninterest expense

  7,276   7,125   23,051   24,794 

Income before provision for income taxes

  4,303   3,110   10,462   4,348 

Provision for income taxes

  1,427   744   3,125   1,386 

Net income

 $2,876  $2,366  $7,337  $2,962 
                 

Earnings per share - basic

 $0.18  $0.18  $0.49  $0.22 

Weighted average shares - basic

  16,191   13,369   14,884   13,366 

Earnings per share - diluted

 $0.18  $0.18  $0.49  $0.22 

Weighted average shares - diluted

  16,288   13,439   14,984   13,412 

  

For the Three Months Ended

  

For the Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 

(Amounts in thousands, except per share information)

 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Interest income:

                

Interest and fees on loans

 $12,429  $13,224  $25,644  $25,562 

Interest on taxable securities

  1,697   1,329   3,182   2,911 

Interest on tax-exempt securities

  575   423   1,086   694 

Interest on interest-bearing deposits in other banks

  27   21   56   175 

Total interest income

  14,728   14,997   29,968   29,342 

Interest expense:

                

Interest on demand - interest-bearing

  55   85   113   185 

Interest on money market

  180   317   375   720 

Interest on savings

  41   95   89   213 

Interest on certificates of deposit

  303   467   641   931 

Interest on FHLB

  0   5   0   5 

Interest on other borrowings

  138   184   275   368 

Interest on junior subordinated debentures

  47   61   93   151 

Total interest expense

  764   1,214   1,586   2,573 

Net interest income

  13,964   13,783   28,382   26,769 

Provision for loan and lease losses

  0   1,300   0   4,150 

Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses

  13,964   12,483   28,382   22,619 

Noninterest income:

                

Service charges on deposit accounts

  160   152   308   321 

ATM and point of sale fees

  401   263   719   531 

Payroll and benefit processing fees

  160   143   329   313 

Life insurance

  123   148   244   271 

Gain on sale of investment securities, net

  64   140   71   224 

FHLB dividends

  126   36   219   166 

Legal settlement

  0   0   221   0 

Other income

  97   73   183   21 

Total noninterest income

  1,131   955   2,294   1,847 

Noninterest expense:

                

Salaries and related benefits

  5,205   4,965   10,844   10,852 

Premises and equipment

  973   826   1,932   1,680 

FDIC insurance premium

  124   90   234   126 

Data processing

  546   585   1,094   1,116 

Professional services

  278   469   579   803 

Telecommunications

  145   156   315   327 

Merger costs

  817   0   817   0 

Other expenses

  1,191   1,179   2,361   3,149 

Total noninterest expense

  9,279   8,270   18,176   18,053 

Income before provision for income taxes

  5,816   5,168   12,500   6,413 

Provision for income taxes

  1,677   1,321   3,441   1,650 

Net income

 $4,139  $3,847  $9,059  $4,763 
                 

Earnings per share - basic

 $0.25  $0.23  $0.54  $0.28 

Weighted average shares - basic

  16,736   16,660   16,721   17,178 

Earnings per share - diluted

 $0.25  $0.23  $0.54  $0.28 

Weighted average shares - diluted

  16,823   16,689   16,803   17,217 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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ConsolidatedConsolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

 

  

For the Three Months Ended

  

For the Nine Months Ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Net income

 $2,876  $2,366  $7,337  $2,962 
                 

Available-for-sale securities:

                

Unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period

  (13)  (306)  2,114   294 

Income taxes

  5   126   (870)  (121)

Change in unrealized gains, net of tax

  (8)  (180)  1,244   173 
                 

Reclassification adjustment for realized gains included in net income

  (40)  (48)  (141)  (171)

Income taxes

  16   19   58   70 

Realized gains, net of tax

  (24)  (29)  (83)  (101)
                 

Reclassification adjustment for other than temporary impairment included in net income

           546 

Income taxes

           (225)

Realized impairment, net of tax

           321 

Net (decrease) increase in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities

  (32)  (209)  1,161   393 
                 

Held-to-maturity securities:

                

Amortization of held-to-maturity fair value adjustment

  (16)  (22)  (52)  (79)

Income taxes

  7   9   21   33 

Net change in fair value adjustment on held-to-maturity securities

  (9)  (13)  (31)  (46)
                 

Derivatives:

                

Unrealized losses arising during the period

           (348)

Income taxes

           143 

Change in unrealized losses, net of tax

           (205)
                 

Reclassification adjustments for net losses on derivatives included in net income

           2,721 

Income taxes

           (1,120)

Reclassification adjustments for net losses included in net income, net of tax

           1,601 

Net change in unrealized losses on derivatives

           1,396 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

  (41)  (222)  1,130   1,743 

Comprehensive income – Bank of Commerce Holdings

 $2,835  $2,144  $8,467  $4,705 

  

For the Three Months Ended

  

For the Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Net income

 $4,139  $3,847  $9,059  $4,763 
                 

Available-for-sale securities:

                

Changes in unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period

  2,415   1,845   (4,258)  6,678 

Income taxes

  (714)  (544)  1,259   (1,973)

Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of tax

  1,701   1,301   (2,999)  4,705 
                 

Reclassification adjustment for realized gains included in net income

  (64)  (140)  (71)  (224)

Income taxes

  19   40   21   66 

Realized gains, net of tax

  (45)  (100)  (50)  (158)
                 

Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities

  1,656   1,201   (3,049)  4,547 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

  1,656   1,201   (3,049)  4,547 

Comprehensive income

 $5,795  $5,048  $6,010  $9,310 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’Shareholders Equity (Unaudited)

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 and nine months ended September 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

              

Accumulated

     
              Other     
      

Common

      

Comprehensive

     
  

Common

  

Stock

  

Retained

  

(Loss)

     

(Amounts in thousands except per share information)

 

Shares

  

Amount

  

Earnings

  

Net of Tax

  

Total

 

Balance at January 1, 2016

  13,342  $24,214  $66,562  $(254) $90,522 

Net income

        5,259      5,259 

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

           (405)  (405)

Comprehensive income

              4,854 

Dividend on common stock ($0.12 per share)

        (1,603)     (1,603)

Common stock issued under employee plans

  29   84         84 

Stock options exercised

  2   10         10 

Compensation expense associated with stock options

     24         24 

Compensation expense associated with restricted stock

     215         215 

Balance at December 31, 2016 (1)

  13,373  $24,547  $70,218  $(659) $94,106 

(1) Excludes 67 unvested restricted shares

              

Accumulated Other

     
      

Common

      

Comprehensive

     
  

Common

  

Stock

  

Retained

  

Income

     

(Amounts in thousands except per share information)

 

Shares

  

Amount

  

Earnings

  

Net of Tax

  

Total

 

Balance at December 31, 2019

  18,137  $71,311  $100,566  $2,601  $174,478 

Net income

     0   916   0   916 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

     0   0   3,346   3,346 

Dividend declared on common stock ($0.05 per share)

     0   (838)  0   (838)

Repurchase of common stock

  (1,352)  (12,230)  0   0   (12,230)

Restricted stock granted, net of forfeitures

  22   0   0   0   0 

Shares surrendered for tax-withholding purposes

  (11)  (120)  0   0   (120)

Compensation expense associated with restricted stock

     106   0   0   106 

Balance at March 31, 2020

  16,796  $59,067  $100,644  $5,947  $165,658 

Net income

     0   3,847   0   3,847 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

     0   0   1,201   1,201 

Dividend declared on common stock ($0.05 per share)

     0   (833)  0   (833)

Repurchase of common stock

  (57)  (423)  0   0   (423)

Compensation expense associated with restricted stock

     105   0   0   105 

Balance at June 30, 2020

  16,739  $58,749  $103,658  $7,148  $169,555 

Net income

     0   4,329   0   4,329 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

     0   0   176   176 

Dividend declared on common stock ($0.05 per share)

     0   (833)  0   (833)

Restricted stock granted, net of forfeitures

  53   0   0   0   0 

Compensation expense associated with restricted stock

     123   0   0   123 

Balance at September 30, 2020

  16,792  $58,872  $107,154  $7,324  $173,350 

Net income

     0   5,072   0   5,072 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

     0   0   164   164 

Dividend declared on common stock ($0.06 per share)

     0   (1,000)  0   (1,000)

Restricted stock granted, net of forfeitures

  10   0   0   0   0 

Shares surrendered for tax-withholding purposes

  (1)  (9)  0   0   (9)

Compensation expense associated with restricted stock

     125   0   0   125 

Balance at December 31, 2020

  16,801  $58,988  $111,226  $7,488  $177,702 

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

              

Accumulated

     
              Other     
      

Common

      

Comprehensive

     
  

Common

  

Stock

  

Retained

  

(Loss) Income

     

(Amounts in thousands except per share information)

 

Shares

  

Amount

  

Earnings

  

Net of Tax

  

Total

 

Balance at January 1, 2017

  13,373  $24,547  $70,218  $(659) $94,106 

Net income

        7,337      7,337 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

           1,130   1,130 

Comprehensive income

              8,467 

Dividend on common stock ($0.09 per share)

        (1,376)     (1,376)

Stock issued pursuant to public offering, net of underwriting discounts and expenses of $1.7 million

  2,738   26,778         26,778 

Common stock issued under employee plans

  31   41         41 

Stock options exercised

  52   247         247 

Compensation expense associated with stock options

     18         18 

Compensation expense associated with restricted stock

     124         124 

Balance at September 30, 2017 (1)

  16,194  $51,755  $76,179  $471  $128,405 

(1) Excludes 71 unvested restricted shares

              

Accumulated Other

     
      

Common

      

Comprehensive

     
  

Common

  

Stock

  

Retained

  

Income (Loss)

     

(Amounts in thousands except per share information)

 

Shares

  

Amount

  

Earnings

  

Net of Tax

  

Total

 

Balance at December 31, 2020

  16,801  $58,988  $111,226  $7,488  $177,702 

Net income

     0   4,920   0   4,920 

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

     0   0   (4,705)  (4,705)

Dividend declared on common stock ($0.06 per share)

     0   (1,004)  0   (1,004)

Restricted stock granted, net of forfeitures

  43   0   0   0   0 

Stock options exercised

  41   197   0   0   197 

Shares surrendered for tax-withholding purposes

  (9)  (97)  0   0   (97)

Compensation expense associated with restricted stock

     127   0   0   127 

Balance at March 31, 2021

  16,876  $59,215  $115,142  $2,783  $177,140 

Net income

     0   4,139   0   4,139 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

     0   0   1,656   1,656 

Dividend declared on common stock ($0.06 per share)

     0   (1,005)  0   (1,005)

Stock options exercised

  20   81   0   0   81 

Shares surrendered for tax-withholding purposes

  0   (6)  0   0   (6)

Compensation expense associated with restricted stock

     132   0   0   132 

Balance at June 30, 2021

  16,896  $59,422  $118,276  $4,439  $182,137 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016(Unaudited)

 

  

For the Nine Months Ended

 
  

September 30,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2017

  

2016

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

        

Net income

 $7,337  $2,962 

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

        

Provision for loan and lease losses

  500    

Provision for depreciation and amortization

  1,555   1,397 

Amortization of core deposit intangible

  166   130 

Amortization of debt issuance costs

  34   30 

Compensation expense associated with stock options

  18   18 

Compensation expense associated with restricted stock

  124   163 

Tax benefits from vesting of restricted stock

  (47)   

Net gain on sale or call of securities

  (139)  (192)

Other than temporary impairment on investment securities

     546 

Amortization of investment premiums and accretion of discounts, net

  1,502   1,256 

Amortization of held-to-maturity fair value adjustments

  (52)  (79)

Loss on cancellation of interest rate swap

     2,325 

Loss on disposal of fixed assets

  1   2 

Write-down of other real estate owned

  52   76 

(Gain) loss on sale of other real estate owned

  (22)  119 

Decrease in deferred income taxes

     363 

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance

  (413)  (461)

Life insurance death benefit

  (502)   

Increase (decrease) in deferred compensation and salary continuation plans

  38   (26)

Increase in deferred loan fees and costs

  (446)  (285)

Decrease (increase) in other assets

  887   (796)

Decrease in other liabilities

  (330)  (1,059)

Net cash provided by operating activities

  10,263   6,489 
         

Cash flows from investing activities:

        

Proceeds from maturities and payments of available-for-sale securities

  16,560   25,660 

Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities

  47,892   46,699 

Purchases of available-for-sale securities

  (121,616)  (70,892)

Proceeds from maturities and payments of held-to-maturity securities

  679   4,310 

Investment in qualified affordable housing partnerships

  (18)  (688)

Net purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco stock

  (72)   

Loan originations, net of principal repayments

  (27,189)  (74,008)

Net repayment on loan pools

  5,228   12,316 

Purchase of premises and equipment

  (369)  (2,067)

Proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned

  1,067   545 

Proceeds from life insurance policy

  2,249    

Payments to derivative counterparties for the termination of interest rate swaps

     (2,578)

Acquisition of branches, net of cash paid

     142,411 

Net cash (used) provided by investing activities

  (75,589)  81,708 

  

For the Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2021

  

2020

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

        

Net income

 $9,059  $4,763 

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

        

Provision for loan and lease losses

  0   4,150 

Provision for unfunded commitments

  0   105 

Provision for depreciation and amortization

  741   598 

Amortization of core deposit intangible

  383   383 

Amortization of debt issuance costs

  0   24 

Compensation expense associated with restricted stock

  259   211 

Net gain on sale or call of securities

  (71)  (224)

Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on investment securities, net

  1,417   636 

Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on acquired loans, net

  (425)  (711)

Loss on disposal of fixed assets

  0   132 

Write-down of other real estate owned

  8   0 

Loss on sale of OREO

  0   23 

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance

  (244)  (271)

Deferred compensation and salary continuation plan payments

  (410)  (439)

Increase in deferred compensation and salary continuation plans

  389   426 

(Decrease) increase in deferred loan fees and costs

  (322)  3,765 

Decrease (increase) in other assets

  1,768   (1,923)

(Decrease) increase in other liabilities

  (405)  1,022 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  12,147   12,670 
         

Cash flows from investing activities:

        

Proceeds from maturities of and payments on available-for-sale investment securities

  49,862   37,121 

Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale investment securities

  39,066   49,761 

Purchases of available-for-sale investment securities

  (227,577)  (73,692)

Investment in low income housing tax credit partnerships

  (374)  (7)

Net purchase of FHLB stock

  (84)  0 

Loan principal repayments, net of (originations)

  38,962   (182,677)

Net repayment on loan pools

  10,734   9,651 

Purchase of premises and equipment

  (334)  (303)

Proceeds from the sale of OREO

  0   12 

Net cash used in investing activities

  (89,745)  (160,134)

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

  

For the Six Months Ended

 
 

September 30,

  

June 30,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2021

  

2020

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

            

Net increase in demand deposits and savings accounts

 $72,966  $54,607 

Net decrease in certificates of deposit

  (14,847)  (31,896)

Net increase in demand, money market and savings deposits

 $153,340  $241,275 

Net increase (decrease) in certificates of deposit

 1,219  (14,139)

Advances on term debt

  30,259   55,000  0  50,000 

Repayment of term debt

  (31,476)  (130,772) (5,000) (40,000)

Proceeds from stock options exercised

  245   4  278  0 

Net proceeds from issuance of common stock

  26,778    

Cash paid when directly withholding shares for tax-withholding purposes

  (85)   

Repurchase of common stock

 0  (12,653)

Cash paid for restricted shares surrendered for tax-withholding purposes

 (103) (120)

Cash dividends paid on common stock

  (1,290)  (1,202)  (2,004)  (1,741)

Net cash provided by (used) in financing activities

  82,550   (54,259)

Net cash provided by financing activities

  147,730   222,622 
       

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

  17,224   33,938  70,132  75,158 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

  68,407   51,192   106,986   80,604 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $85,631  $85,130  $177,118  $155,762 

 

  

For the Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2021

  

2020

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow activity:

        

Cash paid during the period for:

        

Income taxes

 $3,330  $1,008 

Interest

 $1,592  $2,593 

Operating leases

 $488  $480 
         

Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing activities:

        

Transfer of loans to other real estate owned

 $0  $8 

Investment in low income housing tax credit partnerships

 $0  $1,000 
         

Unrealized (loss) gain on investment securities available-for-sale, net of gains included in net income

 $(4,329) $6,454 

Changes in net deferred tax asset related to changes in net unrealized gain on investment securities available-for-sale

  1,280   (1,907)

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income due to net unrealized (loss) gain on investment securities available-for-sale

 $(3,049) $4,547 
         

Supplemental disclosures of non-cash financing activities:

        

Cash dividend declared on common shares and payable after period-end

 $1,005  $833 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Continued)

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016

  

For the Nine Months Ended

 
  

September 30,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2017

  

2016

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow activity:

        

Cash paid during the period for:

        

Income taxes

 $2,521  $3,444 

Interest

 $3,233  $3,884 

Supplemental disclosures of non cash investing activities:

        

Transfer of loans to other real estate owned

 $946  $110 
         

Unrealized gain on investment securities available-for-sale

 $1,973  $669 

Changes in net deferred tax asset related to changes in unrealized gain on investment securities available-for-sale

  (812)  (276)

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income due to changes in unrealized gain on investment securities available-for-sale

 $1,161  $393 
         

Accretion of held-to-maturity investment securities from other comprehensive income to interest income

 $(52) $(79)

Changes in deferred tax related to accretion of held-to-maturity investment securities

  21   33 

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income due to accretion of held-to-maturity investment securities

 $(31) $(46)
         

Changes in unrealized loss on derivatives

 $  $(348)

Changes in net deferred tax asset related to changes in unrealized loss on derivatives

     143 

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income due to changes in unrealized loss on derivatives

 $  $(205)
         

Reclassification of losses on derivatives

 $  $2,721 

Changes in net deferred tax asset related to reclassification of losses on derivatives

     (1,120)

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income due to reclassification of losses on derivatives

 $  $1,601 

Supplemental disclosures of non cash financing activities:

        

Vested restricted stock issued under employee plans

 $41  $84 

Cash dividend declared on common shares and payable after period-end

 $486  $401 

Transactions Related to Acquisition:

        

Assets acquired - fair value

 $  $155,230 

Goodwill

 $  $665 

Liabilities assumed - fair value

 $  $149,239 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Bank of Commerce Holdings (“Company,” “Holding Company,” “we,” or “us”), is a corporation organized under the laws of California and a bank holding company (“BHC”) registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (“BHC Act”) with its principal offices in Sacramento, California. The Holding Company’s principal business is to serve as a holding company for ReddingMerchants Bank of Commerce (the “Bank” and together with the Holding Company, the “Company”) which operates under two separate names (Redding Bank of Commerce and Sacramento Bank of Commerce, a division of Redding Bank of Commerce) and for Bank of Commerce Mortgage (inactive). The Company hasBank, which previously operated under three separate names, changed its name for all operations to Merchants Bank of Commerce effective May 20, 2019. As previously announced, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Columbia Banking System, Inc. with Columbia as the surviving entity. The transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2021. See Note 11Merger in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this document. We have an unconsolidated subsidiary in Bank of Commerce Holdings Trust II. The consolidatedConsolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are derived from the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements andas of June 30, 2021 or the audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2020, and 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 consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations. The Company believes that all adjustments (all of which are normal and recurring in nature) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included and the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading.

 

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and with prevailing practices within the banking and securities industries. In preparing such consolidated financial statements, management is required to make certain estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the dates of the Consolidated Balance Sheets and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the reporting periods. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the valuation and impairment of investments and impairments ofinvestment securities, the determination of the allowance for loan and lease losses (“ALLL”), income taxes, the valuation of goodwill and Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”), and fair value measurements. Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current financial statement presentation. The results of reclassifications are not considered material and have no effect on previously reported net income or shareholders' equity. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in Bank of Commerce Holdings 20162020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.10-K. The consolidated results of operations and cash flows for the 20172021 interim periodsperiod shown in this report are not necessarily indicative of the results for any future interim period or the entire fiscal year.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Holding Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2021 and December 31, 2016, 2020, the Company had one wholly-owned trust (“Trust”) formed in 2005 to issue trust-preferredtrust preferred securities and related common securities. The Company has We have not consolidated the accounts of the Trust in its Consolidated Financial Statementsour consolidated financial statements in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“FASB”) ASC 810,, Consolidation (“ASC 810”). We are not considered the primary beneficiary of the Trust (variable interest entity). As a result, the junior subordinated debentures issued by the Holding Company to the Trust are reflected on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Allowance for Credit Losses

In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13,Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The ASU introduces a new impairment model based on current expected credit losses (“CECL”) in substitution for our current “incurred loss” methodology. Amendments to ASU 2016-13 permit us to delay implementation of CECL until January 1, 2023. As discussed in Note 11Merger in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Columbia Banking System, Inc. with Columbia as the surviving entity. The transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2021; therefore, we do not anticipate adopting ASU No.2016-13.

Leases

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in Other Assets and Other Liabilitiesin our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. As most of our leases do not provide an incremental borrowing rate, we use borrowing rates available under our existing line of credit with the FHLB for periods similar to the lease terms as our incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of future lease payments. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease which we recognize when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Lease expense for minimum lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

In January of 2017, the Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board's (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") No. 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. ASU 2016-09, seeks to simplify several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the consolidated statement of cash flows. By applying this ASU, the Company no longer adjusts common stock for the tax impact of shares released, instead the tax impact is recognized as tax expense in the period the shares are released. This simplifies the tracking of the tax benefits and deficiencies, but could cause volatility in tax expense for the periods presented. The consolidated statement of cash flows has been adjusted to reflect the provisions of this ASU. The application of this ASU did not have a material impact on the financial statements.

NOTE 2. COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

On May 10, 2017, the Company announced the closing of its underwritten public offering, at the public offering price of $10.50 per share. The total number of shares of common stock sold by the Company was 2,738,096 shares. Net proceeds raised in the offering, after underwriting discounts and expenses of the offering, were $26.8 million.

 

Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income by the weighted averageweighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period, excluding unvested restricted stock awards which do not have voting rights or share in dividends. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that couldwould occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that subsequentlythen shared in the earnings of the Holding Company. The computation of diluted earnings per share does not assume conversion, exercise, or contingent issuance of securities that would have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The following is a computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2021 and 2016.2020.

 

  

For the Three Months Ended

  

For the Nine Months Ended

 

(Amounts in thousands, except per share information)

 

September 30,

  

September 30,

 

Earnings Per Share

 

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Numerators:

                

Net income

 $2,876  $2,366  $7,337  $2,962 

Denominators:

                

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic

  16,191   13,369   14,884   13,366 

Effect of potentially dilutive common shares (1)

  97   70   100   46 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted

  16,288   13,439   14,984   13,412 

Earnings per common share:

                

Basic

 $0.18  $0.18  $0.49  $0.22 

Diluted

 $0.18  $0.18  $0.49  $0.22 

Anti-dilutive options not included in diluted earnings per share calculation

  70   74   74   111 

Anti-dilutive restricted shares not included in diluted earnings per share calculation

  42      43   41 

  

For the Three Months Ended

  

For the Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 

(Amounts in thousands, except per share information)

 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Earnings Per Share:

                

Numerators:

                

Net income

 $4,139  $3,847  $9,059  $4,763 

Denominators:

                

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic (1)

  16,736   16,660   16,721   17,178 

Effect of potentially dilutive common shares (2)

  87   29   82   39 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted

  16,823   16,689   16,803   17,217 

Earnings per common share:

                

Basic

 $0.25  $0.23  $0.54  $0.28 

Diluted

 $0.25  $0.23  $0.54  $0.28 

Anti-dilutive options not included in diluted earnings per share calculation

  0   76   0   60 

(1)(1) Excludes unvested restricted shares because they do not have dividend or voting rights

(2) Represents the effects of the assumed exercise of stock options and vesting of non-participating restricted shares.

 

In late 2020, we announced a new share repurchase program to repurchase up to 1.0 million shares of common stock over a period ending December 31, 2021. As of June 30, 2021, 0 shares have been repurchased under this program. Given the recent announcement of the merger with Columbia, management will not be purchasing shares under the program.

In late 2019, we announced a program to repurchase 1.0 million shares of common stock, which was later increased to 1.5 million shares of common stock. Between October of 2019 and April of 2020, all 1.5 million shares were repurchased at a total cost of $13.6 million including commissions, or an average of $9.11 per share.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 3. SECURITIES

 

The following table presentstables present the amortized costs, unrealized gains, unrealized losses and estimated fair values of our investment securities as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017, 2021, and December 31, 2016.2020.

 

  

As of September 30, 2017

 
      

Gross

  

Gross

     
  

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Estimated

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Cost

  

Gain

  

Loss

  

Fair Value

 

Available-for-sale securities:

                

U.S. government & agencies

 $36,437  $122  $(85) $36,474 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  52,609   1,343   (102)  53,850 

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  105,755   165   (696)  105,224 

Corporate securities

  6,945   97   (74)  6,968 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  26,272   29   (153)  26,148 

Other asset-backed securities

  3,846   6   (22)  3,830 

Total

 $231,864  $1,762  $(1,132) $232,494 
                 

Held-to-maturity securities:

                

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

 $30,724  $1,238  $(80) $31,882 

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Gross

  

Gross

     
  

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Estimated

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Costs

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Fair Values

 

Available-for-sale securities:

                

U.S. government & agencies

 $28,903  $822  $(34) $29,691 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  132,675   4,366   (574)  136,467 

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  317,157   2,697   (2,012)  317,842 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  52,484   532   (298)  52,718 

Other asset-backed securities

  42,143   804   (1)  42,946 

Total

 $573,362  $9,221  $(2,919) $579,664 

 

BANK OF COMMERCE HOLDINGS & SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

  

As of December 31, 2016

 
      

Gross

  

Gross

     
  

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Estimated

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Cost

  

Gain

  

Loss

  

Fair Value

 

Available-for-sale securities:

                

U.S. government & agencies

 $10,427  $10  $(83) $10,354 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  58,847   1,001   (420)  59,428 

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  71,068   33   (1,497)  69,604 

Corporate securities

  16,153   103   (140)  16,116 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  15,786   9   (281)  15,514 

Other asset-backed securities

  4,237   8   (87)  4,158 

Total

 $176,518  $1,164  $(2,508) $175,174 
                 

Held-to-maturity securities:

                

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

 $31,187  $710  $(523) $31,374 

  

As of December 31, 2020

 
      

Gross

  

Gross

     
  

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Estimated

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Costs

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Fair Values

 

Available-for-sale securities:

                

U.S. government & agencies

 $32,164  $838  $(8) $32,994 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  103,424   4,971   (29)  108,366 

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  236,829   3,895   (246)  240,478 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  27,455   637   (18)  28,074 

Other asset-backed securities

  36,377   592   (1)  36,968 

Total

 $436,249  $10,933  $(302) $446,880 

 

The following table presents the expectedcontractual maturities of investment securities at SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2021. Actual 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.

 

 

Available-For-Sale

  

Held-To-Maturity

  

Available-For-Sale

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Amortized Cost

  

Fair Value

  

Amortized Cost

  

Fair Value

  

Amortized Costs

  

Estimated
Fair Values

 

Amounts maturing in:

                    

One year or less

 $1,379  $1,382  $95  $98  $12,527  $12,780 

After one year through five years

  75,268   75,183   9,834   10,354  109,467  111,792 

After five years through ten years

  72,459   72,951   7,656   7,838  222,288  222,274 

After ten years

  82,758   82,978   13,139   13,592   229,080   232,818 

Total

 $231,864  $232,494  $30,724  $31,882  $573,362  $579,664 

 

The amortized costcosts and fair valuevalues of residential mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and commercial mortgage securities are presented by their expected average life, rather than contractual maturity, because the underlying loans may be repaid without prepayment penalties.

 

At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 securities with a fair value of $65.6 million and $39.2 million, respectively, were pledged as collateral to secure public fund deposits, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco borrowings and for other purposes as required by law.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The following table presents the cash proceeds from sales of investment securities and the associated gross realized gains and gross realized losses that have been included in earnings for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2021 and 2016.2020.

 

  

Three Months Ended September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Proceeds from sales of securities

 $20,640  $12,310  $47,892  $46,699 
                 

Gross realized gains on sales of securities:

                

U.S. government & agencies

 $  $9  $  $17 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  31   25   112   136 

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  16   12   53   14 

Corporate securities

  20   29   30   105 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  3      3   4 

Other asset-backed securities

     1      14 

Total gross realized gains on sales of securities

  70   76   198   290 

Gross realized losses on sales of securities:

                

U.S. government & agencies

           (4)

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  (10)  (3)  (10)  (3)

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  (22)     (46)  (64)

Corporate securities

     (2)  (3)  (27)

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     (1)      

Other asset-backed securities

            

Total gross realized losses on sales of securities

  (32)  (6)  (59)  (98)

Gain on investment securities, net

 $38  $70  $139  $192 

  

For the Three Months Ended

  

For the Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Investment Securities:

                

Proceeds from sales of investment securities

 $27,176  $20,422  $39,066  $49,761 
                 

Gross realized gains on sales of investment securities:

                

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

 $227  $43  $227  $91 

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  81   143   135   226 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  0   1   0   38 

Other asset-backed securities

  7   0   7   0 

Total gross realized gains on sales of investment securities

  315   187   369   355 
                 

Gross realized losses on sales of investment securities:

                

U.S. government & agencies

  0   (14)  0   (14)

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  0   (1)  0   (5)

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  (231)  (32)  (278)  (112)

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  (20)  0   (20)  0 

Total gross realized losses on sales of investment securities

  (251)  (47)  (298)  (131)

Gain on sale of investment securities, net

 $64  $140  $71  $224 

 

Investment securities that were in an unrealized loss position as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2021 and December 31, 2016 2020 are presented in the following tables, based on the length of time individual securities have been in an unrealized loss position.

 

 

As of June 30, 2021

 
 

As of September 30, 2017

  

Less Than 12 Months

  

12 Months or More

  

Total

 
 

Less Than 12 Months

  

12 Months or More

  

Total

  

Estimated

     

Estimated

     

Estimated

    
 

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Values

  

Losses

  

Values

  

Losses

  

Values

  

Losses

 

Available-for-sale securities:

                                                

U.S. government & agencies

 $15,565  $(85) $  $  $15,565  $(85) $2,920  $(32) $286  $(2) $3,206  $(34)

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

  7,535   (39)  4,644   (63)  12,179   (102)

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

 36,685  (574) 0  0  36,685  (574)

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  57,273   (293)  23,194   (403)  80,467   (696) 185,745  (2,007) 283  (5) 186,028  (2,012)

Corporate securities

  2,029   (14)  940   (60)  2,969   (74)

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  10,481   (48)  9,672   (105)  20,153   (153) 25,891  (298) 0  0  25,891  (298)

Other asset-backed securities

  2,163   (20)  1,268   (2)  3,431   (22)  1,787   (1)  0   0   1,787   (1)

Total temporarily impaired securities

 $95,046  $(499) $39,718  $(633) $134,764  $(1,132) $253,028  $(2,912) $569  $(7) $253,597  $(2,919)
             

Held-to-maturity securities:

                        

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 $1,019  $(3) $1,965  $(77) $2,984  $(80)

 

  

As of December 31, 2020

 
  

Less Than 12 Months

  

12 Months or More

  

Total

 
  

Estimated

      

Estimated

      

Estimated

     
  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Values

  

Losses

  

Values

  

Losses

  

Values

  

Losses

 

Available-for-sale securities:

                        

U.S. government & agencies

 $0  $0  $1,615  $(8) $1,615  $(8)

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  7,291   (29)  0   0   7,291   (29)

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  68,512   (241)  249   (5)  68,761   (246)

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  5,400   (18)  0   0   5,400   (18)

Other asset-backed securities

  2,106   0   930   (1)  3,036   (1)

Total temporarily impaired securities

 $83,309  $(288) $2,794  $(14) $86,103  $(302)

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

  

As of December 31, 2016

 
  

Less Than 12 Months

  

12 Months or More

  

Total

 
  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

  

Unrealized

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Value

  

Loss

  

Value

  

Loss

  

Value

  

Loss

 

Available-for-sale securities:

                        

U.S. government & agencies

 $9,139  $(83) $  $  $9,139  $(83)

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

  20,329   (420)        20,329   (420)

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  52,345   (1,396)  4,108   (101)  56,453   (1,497)

Corporate securities

  8,908   (140)        8,908   (140)

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  12,041   (191)  2,849   (90)  14,890   (281)

Other asset-backed securities

  2,280   (28)  1,346   (59)  3,626   (87)

Total temporarily impaired securities

 $105,042  $(2,258) $8,303  $(250) $113,345  $(2,508)
                         

Held-to-maturity securities:

                        

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 $11,639  $(425) $933  $(98) $12,572  $(523)

 

At SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2021 and December 31, 2016, 2020, the number of securities were in an unrealized loss position was 99113 and 119,47, respectively. In the opinion of management, these securities are considered only temporarily impaired due to changes in market interest rates or widening of market spreads subsequent to the initial purchase of the securities, and not due to concerns regarding the underlying credit of the issuers or the underlying collateral. Our investment policy requires securities at the time of purchase to be rated A3/A- or higher by Moody’s, S&P and Fitch rating agencies. Management monitors the published credit ratings of our available-for-sale investment securities portfolio for material rating or outlook changes. For all private-label securities collateralized by mortgages, management also monitors the credit characteristics of the underlying mortgages to identify potential credit losses, if any, in the portfolio. Because the decline in fair value is not due to credit quality concerns, and because we have no plans to sell the securities before the recovery of their amortized cost, and we believebecause the bankBank has the ability to hold the securities to maturity, these investments are not considered other-than-temporarily impaired.

Our Investment Policy requires that at the time of purchase,  securities purchased to be rated A3/A- or higher by Moody’s, S&P and Fitch rating agencies.

 

The following table presents the characteristics of our securities that arewere in unrealized loss positions at SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2021 and December 31, 2016.2020.

 

   
   
  

Characteristics of securities in unrealized loss positions atat

Available-for-sale securities:securities:

 

SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2021 and December 31, 20120206

U.S. government & agenciesagencies

 

Direct obligations of the U.S. Governmentgovernment or obligations guaranteed by U.S. Governmentgovernment agencies. such as the SBA.

Obligations of Statesstate and political subdivisionssubdivisions

 

General obligation issuances or revenue securities secured by revenues from specific sources issued by municipalities and political subdivisions located within the U.S. secured by revenues from specific sources.

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligationsobligations

 

Obligations ofissued by U.S. government sponsored entities or non-governmental entities collateralized by high quality mortgages on residential properties. Issuances by non-governmental entities usually include with good credit enhancements. Of the residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations that we owned at SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2021 and December 31, 2016, 54%2020, 88% and 49%86%, respectively, were issued or guaranteed by U.S. government sponsored entities, respectively.

Corporate securities

Debt obligations generally issued or guaranteed by large U.S. corporate institutions.entities.

Commercial mortgage-backed securitiessecurities

 

Obligations ofissued by U.S. government sponsored entities or non-governmental entities collateralized by high quality mortgages on commercial properties. Issuances by non-governmental entities usually include good credit enhancements. Of the commercial mortgage-backed securities that we owned at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, 100% were issued or guaranteed by U.S. government sponsored entities.

Other asset-backed securitiessecurities

 

Obligations issued by non-governmental issuers secured by high quality loans with good credit enhancements issued by non-governmental issuers.enhancements.

 

Pledged Securities

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment

For the nine months ended SeptemberAt June 30, 2017, we did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairment losses. We recognized one impairment loss of $546 thousand during the second quarter of 2016 related to our investment in AgriBank 2021 and there were no other impairment losses recognized during the year ended December 31, 2016.2020, securities with a fair value of $95.7 million and $67.8 million, respectively, were pledged as collateral to secure public fund deposits, FHLB borrowings and for other purposes as required by law.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 4. LOANS

 

Outstanding loan balances consistedconsisted of the following at SeptemberJune 30, 2017, 2021, and December 31, 2016.2020.

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

September 30,

  

December 31,

  

2021

  

2020

 

Loan Portfolio

 

2017

  

2016

 

Loan Portfolio:

    

Commercial

 $147,212  $153,844  $93,650  $115,559 

Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP")

 59,058  130,814 

Commercial real estate:

         

Real estate - construction and land development

  14,700   36,792 

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  333,766   292,615 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  183,424   167,335 

Construction and land development

 30,494  44,549 

Non-owner occupied

 626,819  550,020 

Owner occupied

 168,296  172,967 

Residential real estate:

         

Real estate - residential - Individual Tax Identification Number (“ITIN”)

  42,063   45,566 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  21,119   20,425 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  31,158   35,953 

Individual Tax Identification Number (“ITIN”)

 26,912  29,035 

1-4 family mortgage

 50,259  55,925 

Equity lines

 17,827  18,894 

Consumer and other

  51,432   51,681   17,430   21,969 

Gross loans

  824,874   804,211  1,090,745  1,139,732 

Deferred fees and costs

  1,770   1,324   551   229 

Loans, net of deferred fees and costs

  826,644   805,535  1,091,296  1,139,961 

Allowance for loan and lease losses

  (11,692)  (11,544)  (17,194)  (16,910)

Net loans

 $814,952  $793,991  $1,074,102  $1,123,051 

 

Gross loan balances in the table above include discounts on purchased loans and fair value adjustments made to acquired loans using the acquisition method of accounting.

 

Discounts on purchased loans - Gross loan balances include net purchase discounts of $680 thousand and $879 thousand as of June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively. When we purchase loans, they are typically purchased at a discount to enhance yield and compensate for credit risk. We have no purchased credit impaired loans as of June 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020.

Fair value adjustment -Gross loan balances in the table above include a net purchase discountsfair value discount of $2.9 million as of September$694 thousand and $920 thousand at June 30, 2017, 2021 and December 31, 2016.2020, respectively, for loans acquired in conjunction with our acquisition of Merchants National Bank of Sacramento during the first quarter of 2019. We recorded $115 thousand and $216 thousand in accretion of the discount for these loans during the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. We recorded $225 thousand and $379 thousand in accretion of the discount for these loans during the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

 

An age analysisPledged Loans

Certain loans are pledged as collateral for lines of credit with the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank. Pledged loans totaled $616.8 million and $523.5 million at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

Short-Term Loan Modifications

At June 30, 2021, payment deferrals were extant for 16 loans totaling $4.1 million compared to 82 loans totaling $9.5 million at December 31, 2020. In accordance with the CARES Act and regulatory guidance, these modified loans are not troubled debt restructurings and are not considered to be past due or non-performing. We have granted payment deferrals ranging from one to six months determined on a case-by-case basis considering the nature of the business and the impact of COVID-19. For some borrowers who were initially granted a payment deferral of less than six months, we have granted an additional payment deferral period on a case-by-case basis. Without these deferrals, past due loan totals might have been higher at June 30, 2021.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Past Due Loans

Past due loans (gross), segregated by class,loan portfolio were as follows, as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017, 2021, and December 31, 2016, was as follows.2020.

 

          

Greater

              

Recorded

 

(Amounts in thousands)

  30-59   60-89  

Than 90

              

Investment >

 

Past Due Loans at

 

Days Past

  

Days Past

  

Days Past

  

Total Past

          

90 Days and

 

September 30, 2017

 

Due

  

Due

  

Due

  

Due

  

Current

  

Total

  

Accruing

 

Commercial

 $  $  $  $  $147,212  $147,212  $ 

Commercial real estate:

                            

Real estate - construction and land development

              14,700   14,700    

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

              333,766   333,766    

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  142         142   183,282   183,424    

Residential real estate:

                            

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  458   77   672   1,207   40,856   42,063    

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  125   196      321   20,798   21,119    

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  113   46      159   30,999   31,158    

Consumer and other

  202   80      282   51,150   51,432    

Total

 $1,040  $399  $672  $2,111  $822,763  $824,874  $ 
                          

Recorded

 
  

30-59

  

60-89

  

90 or Greater

              

Investment >

 
  

Days Past

  

Days Past

  

Days Past

  

Total Past

          

90 Days and

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Due

  

Due

  

Due

  

Due

  

Current

  

Total

  

Accruing

 

Past Due Loans at June 30, 2021

                            

Commercial

 $89  $0  $1,413  $1,502  $92,148  $93,650  $0 

PPP

  0   0   0   0   59,058   59,058   0 

Commercial real estate:

                            

Construction and land development

  0   0   0   0   30,494   30,494   0 

Non-owner occupied

  0   0   0   0   626,819   626,819   0 

Owner occupied

  0   0   0   0   168,296   168,296   0 

Residential real estate:

                            

ITIN

  171   0   122   293   26,619   26,912   0 

1-4 family mortgage

  0   0   0   0   50,259   50,259   0 

Equity lines

  0   0   0   0   17,827   17,827   0 

Consumer and other

  62   17   0   79   17,351   17,430   0 

Total

 $322  $17  $1,535  $1,874  $1,088,871  $1,090,745  $0 

 

                          

Recorded

 
   30-59   60-89  

90 or Greater

              

Investment >

 
  

Days Past

  

Days Past

  

Days Past

  

Total Past

          

90 Days and

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Due

  

Due

  

Due

  

Due

  

Current

  

Total

  

Accruing

 

Past Due Loans at December 31, 2020

                            

Commercial

 $0  $0  $1,413  $1,413  $114,146  $115,559  $0 

PPP

  0   0   0   0   130,814   130,814   0 

Commercial real estate:

                            

Construction and land development

  0   0   0   0   44,549   44,549   0 

Non-owner occupied

  640   0   0   640   549,380   550,020   0 

Owner occupied

  0   0   2,993   2,993   169,974   172,967   0 

Residential real estate:

                            

ITIN

  40   0   169   209   28,826   29,035   0 

1-4 family mortgage

  0   0   0   0   55,925   55,925   0 

Equity lines

  60   0   0   60   18,834   18,894   0 

Consumer and other

  82   17   0   99   21,870   21,969   0 

Total

 $822  $17  $4,575  $5,414  $1,134,318  $1,139,732  $0 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

          

Greater

              

Recorded

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

30-59

  

60-89

  

Than 90

              

Investment >

 

Past Due Loans at

 

Days Past

  

Days Past

  

Days Past

  

Total Past

          

90 Days and

 

December 31, 2016

 

Due

  

Due

  

Due

  

Due

  

Current

  

Total

  

Accruing

 

Commercial

 $51  $  $  $51  $153,793  $153,844  $ 

Commercial real estate:

                            

Real estate - construction and land development

              36,792   36,792    

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

        1,196   1,196   291,419   292,615    

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

        114   114   167,221   167,335    

Residential real estate:

                            

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  567   80   1,149   1,796   43,770   45,566    

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  147      856   1,003   19,422   20,425    

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  68   36   48   152   35,801   35,953    

Consumer and other

  166   70   11   247   51,434   51,681    

Total

 $999  $186  $3,374  $4,559  $799,652  $804,211  $ 

Nonaccrual Loans

 

Nonaccrual loans, segregated by loan class,portfolio, were as follows as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2021 and December 31, 2016.2020.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

September 30,

  

December 31,

 

Nonaccrual Loans

 

2017

  

2016

 
 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2021

  

2020

 

Nonaccrual Loans:

    

Commercial

 $2,309  $2,749  $1,506  $1,535 

Commercial real estate:

        

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

     1,196 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  617   784 

Residential real estate:

        

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  3,201   3,576 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  626   1,914 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  815   917 

Consumer and other

  37   250 

Total

 $7,605  $11,386 

Commercial real estate:

 

Non-owner occupied

 606  640 

Owner occupied

 89  3,094 

Residential real estate:

 

ITIN

 1,463  1,585 

1-4 family mortgage

 133  141 

Consumer and other

  16   18 

Total

 $3,813  $7,013 

 

Had nonaccrual loans performed in accordance with their contractual terms, we would have recognized additional interest income, net of tax, as shown in the following table.

  

For the Three Months Ended

  

For the Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Nonaccrual Loans:

                

Interest income, net of tax

 $46  $84  $89  $140 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Impaired Loans

 

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, we determine it is probable that we will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the loan contract, including scheduled interest payments. The following tables summarize impaired loans by loan classportfolio as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017, 2021 and December 31, 2016.2020.

 

 

As of June 30, 2021

 
 

As of September 30, 2017

      

Unpaid

    
     

Unpaid

      

Recorded

 

Principal

 

Related

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Recorded

  

Principal

  

Related

  

Investment

  

Balance

  

Allowance

 

Impaired Loans

 

Investment

  

Balance

  

Allowance

 

Impaired Loans:

      

With no related allowance recorded:

             

Commercial

 $1,322  $2,170  $  $1,541  $1,899  $ 

Commercial real estate:

             

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

         

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  617   671    

Non-owner occupied

 606  652   

Owner occupied

 89  93   

Residential real estate:

             

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  6,347   8,111    

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  626   1,130    

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  815   1,316    

ITIN

 4,836  6,206   

1-4 family mortgage

  134   197    

Total with no related allowance recorded

 $9,727  $13,398  $  $7,206  $9,047  $ 
             

With an allowance recorded:

             

Commercial

 $1,658  $1,701  $453  $395  $395  $99 

Commercial real estate:

            

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  805   805   79 

Residential real estate:

             

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  1,509   1,549   154 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  441   441   220 

Equity lines

 112  112  56 

Consumer and other

  37   37   12   16   16   4 

Total with an allowance recorded

 $4,450  $4,533  $918  $523  $523  $159 
             

By loan class:

            

By loan portfolio:

 

Commercial

 $2,980  $3,871  $453  $1,936  $2,294  $99 

Commercial real estate

  1,422   1,476   79  695  745  0 

Residential real estate

  9,738   12,547   374  5,082  6,515  56 

Consumer and other

  37   37   12   16   16   4 

Total impaired loans

 $14,177  $17,931  $918  $7,729  $9,570  $159 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

  

As of December 31, 2016

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Recorded

  

Principal

  

Related

 

Impaired Loans

 

Investment

  

Balance

  

Allowance

 

With no related allowance recorded:

            

Commercial

 $1,573  $2,438  $ 

Commercial real estate:

            

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  1,196   1,196    

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  784   841    

Residential real estate:

            

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  6,047   7,685    

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  1,914   2,722    

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  917   1,342    

Consumer and other

  210   216    

Total with no related allowance recorded

 $12,641  $16,440  $ 
             

With an allowance recorded:

            

Commercial

 $1,952  $1,957  $641 

Commercial real estate:

            

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  808   808   21 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  337   337   64 

Residential real estate:

            

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  2,562   2,617   494 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  454   454   227 

Consumer and other

  40   40   14 

Total with an allowance recorded

 $6,153  $6,213  $1,461 
             

By loan class:

            

Commercial

 $3,525  $4,395  $641 

Commercial real estate

  3,125   3,182   85 

Residential real estate

  11,894   14,820   721 

Consumer and other

  250   256   14 

Total impaired loans

 $18,794  $22,653  $1,461 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 
  

As of December 31, 2020

 
      

Unpaid

     
  

Recorded

  

Principal

  

Related

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Investment

  

Balance

  

Allowance

 

Impaired Loans:

            

With no related allowance recorded:

            

Commercial

 $1,577  $1,932  $ 

Commercial real estate:

            

Non-owner occupied

  640   654    

Owner occupied

  3,094   3,206    

Residential real estate:

            

ITIN

  4,876   6,500    

1-4 family mortgage

  141   202    

Total with no related allowance recorded

 $10,328  $12,494  $ 
             

With an allowance recorded:

            

Commercial

 $456  $456  $114 

Residential real estate:

            

ITIN

  175   175   11 

Equity lines

  126   126   63 

Consumer and other

  18   18   4 

Total with an allowance recorded

 $775  $775  $192 
             

By loan portfolio:

            

Commercial

 $2,033  $2,388  $114 

Commercial real estate

  3,734   3,860   0 

Residential real estate

  5,318   7,003   74 

Consumer and other

  18   18   4 

Total impaired loans

 $11,103  $13,269  $192 

 

The following tabletables summarizes our average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans by loan classportfolio for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2021 and 2016.2020.

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 
 

Three Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

  

June 30, 2021

  

June 30, 2020

 
 

September 30, 2017

  

September 30, 2016

  

Average

 

Interest

 

Average

 

Interest

 
 

Average

  

Interest

  

Average

  

Interest

  

Recorded

 

Income

 

Recorded

 

Income

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Recorded

  

Income

  

Recorded

  

Income

  

Investment

  

Recognized

  

Investment

  

Recognized

 

Average Recorded Investment and Interest Income

 

Investment

  

Recognized

  

Investment

  

Recognized

 

Average Recorded Investment and Interest Income:

        

Commercial

 $3,140  $9  $2,601  $10  $1,972  $7  $613  $9 

Commercial real estate:

                 

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  1,381   12   2,010   12 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  624      1,147   6 

Non-owner occupied

 613  0  926  0 

Owner occupied

 91  0  3,066  0 

Residential real estate:

                 

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  7,907   40   8,831   42 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  634      1,808    

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  1,291   5   1,661   7 

ITIN

 4,869  32  5,440  34 

1-4 family mortgage

 135  0  181  0 

Equity lines

 115  2  222  4 

Consumer and other

  38      257      16   0   38   0 

Total

 $15,015  $66  $18,315  $77  $7,811  $41  $10,486  $47 

 

  

Nine Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

September 30, 2017

  

September 30, 2016

 
  

Average

  

Interest

  

Average

  

Interest

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Recorded

  

Income

  

Recorded

  

Income

 

Average Recorded Investment and Interest Income

 

Investment

  

Recognized

  

Investment

  

Recognized

 

Commercial

 $3,249  $29  $2,551  $14 

Commercial real estate:

                

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  1,796   35   2,015   35 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  692   2   1,333   19 

Residential real estate:

                

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  8,080   120   9,037   124 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  1,155      1,774    

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  1,330   14   1,558   20 

Consumer and other

  83      133    

Total

 $16,385  $200  $18,401  $212 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
  

For the Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30, 2021

  

June 30, 2020

 
  

Average

  

Interest

  

Average

  

Interest

 
  

Recorded

  

Income

  

Recorded

  

Income

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Investment

  

Recognized

  

Investment

  

Recognized

 

Average Recorded Investment and Interest Income:

                

Commercial

 $1,996  $14  $626  $17 

Commercial real estate:

                

Non-owner occupied

  622   0   463   0 

Owner occupied

  1,091   0   3,084   0 

Residential real estate:

                

ITIN

  4,926   64   5,698   72 

1-4 family mortgage

  137   0   184   0 

Equity lines

  119   4   225   7 

Consumer and other

  17   0   39   0 

Total

 $8,908  $82  $10,319  $96 

 

The impaired loans on which these interest income amounts were recognized are primarily accruing troubled debt restructured loans. Loans are reported as troubled debt restructurings when we grant a concession(s) to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties that we would not otherwise consider. Examples of such concessions include a reduction in the loan rate, forgiveness of principal or accrued interest, extending the maturity date(s) significantly,, or providing a lower interest rate than would be normally available for a transaction of similar risk. As a result of these concessions, restructured loans are impaired as we will not collect all amounts due, either principal or interest, in accordance with the terms of the original loan agreement.

 

At SeptemberThe recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure was $106 thousand and $80 thousand at June 30, 2017 2021 and December 31, 2016, 2020, respectively.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

As of June 30, 2021, we had $5.8 million in troubled debt restructurings compared to $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020. Troubled debt restructurings represented 0.53% of gross loans as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. As of June 30, 2021, 89 loans were classified as troubled debt restructurings, of which 88 were performing according to their restructured terms. Of the 89 troubled debt restructurings, 81 were ITIN loans totaling $4.6 million which are serviced by a third party. At June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, impaired loans of $6.6$3.9 million and $7.1$4.1 million, respectively, were classified as performing troubled debt restructured loans.

 

For a troubled debt restructured loan to be on accrual status, the loan’sloan’s collateral coverage must generally be greater than or equal to 100% of the loan balance, the loan payments must be current, and the borrower must demonstrate the ability to make payments from a verified source of cash flow. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017, 2021andDecember 31, 2020, we had one restructured commercial line of credit in nonaccrual status that had $261 thousand in available credit. We had no obligations to lend additional funds on any troubled debt restructured loans as of December 31, 2016.

As of September 30, 2017, we had $11.0 million inloans. We do not have any new troubled debt restructurings compared to $12.1 million as of December 31, 2016. As of Septemberfor the six months ended June 30, 2017, we had 118 loans that qualified as2021. There was one new troubled debt restructurings, of which 111 loans were performing accordingrestructuring on one $654 thousand commercial real estate loan during the six months ended June 30, 2020. The borrower was impacted by COVID-19 but the loan did not qualify to their restructured terms. Troubled debt restructurings represented 1.33% of gross loans as of September 30, 2017, compared to 1.50% at December 31, 2016.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)be exempt from TDR status under the new TDR guidance issued by the financial institution regulators or under the CARES Act.

 

The types of modifications offered can generally be described in the following categories:

 

Rate – A modification in which the interest rate is changed.

 

Maturity – A modification in which the maturity date is changed.

 

Payment deferral – A modification in which a portion of the principal is deferred.

 

Principal reduction – A modification in which a portion of the owing principal is decreased.

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The following tables present the period end balances of newly restructured loans and the types of modifications that occurred during the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 and 2016.2020.

  

Modification Types For the

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020

  

Modification Types For the

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Maturity

  

Payment Deferral

  

Total

  

Maturity

  

Payment Deferral

  

Total

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings:

                        

Commercial real estate:

                        

Non-owner occupied

 $0  $654  $654  $0  $654  $654 

Total

 $0  $654  $654  $0  $654  $654 

 

 

  

For the Three Months Ended
September 30, 2017

  

For the Three Months Ended
September 30, 2016

 

(Amounts in thousands)

     

Rate &

                             

Troubled Debt Restructuring
Modification Types

 

Rate &

Maturity

  

Payment

Deferral

  

Payment

Deferral

  

Total

  

Maturity

  

Rate &

Maturity

  

Principal

Reduction

  

Payment

Deferral

  

Total

 

Commercial

 $  $  $  $  $139  $  $  $  $139 

Residential real estate:

                                    

Real estate - residential - ITIN

                    82      82 

Total

 $  $  $  $  $139  $  $82  $  $221 

  

For the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017

  

For the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2016

 

(Amounts in thousands)

     

Rate &

                             

Troubled Debt Restructuring
Modification Types

 

Rate &

Maturity

  

Payment

Deferral

  

Payment

Deferral

  

Total

  

Maturity

  

Rate &

Maturity

  

Principal

Reduction

  

Payment

Deferral

  

Total

 

Commercial

 $  $  $  $  $139  $951  $  $  $1,090 

Residential real estate:

                                    

Real estate - residential - ITIN

     61      61         82   118   200 

Total

 $  $61  $  $61  $139  $951  $82  $118  $1,290 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the tables below provide information regarding the number of loans where the contractual terms have been restructured.

  

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017

  

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

 
      

Pre-

  

Post-

      

Pre-

  

Post-

 
      

Modification

  

Modification

      

Modification

  

Modification

 
      

Outstanding

  

Outstanding

      

Outstanding

  

Outstanding

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Number of

  

Recorded

  

Recorded

  

Number of

  

Recorded

  

Recorded

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings

 

Contracts

  

Investment

  

Investment

  

Contracts

  

Investment

  

Investment

 

Commercial

    $  $   1  $135  $147 

Residential real estate:

                        

Real estate - residential - ITIN

           1   97   82 

Total

    $  $   2  $232  $229 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

  

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

  

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

 
      

Pre-

  

Post-

      

Pre-

  

Post-

 
      

Modification

  

Modification

      

Modification

  

Modification

 
      

Outstanding

  

Outstanding

      

Outstanding

  

Outstanding

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Number of

  

Recorded

  

Recorded

  

Number of

  

Recorded

  

Recorded

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings

 

Contracts

  

Investment

  

Investment

  

Contracts

  

Investment

  

Investment

 

Commercial

    $  $   2  $1,262  $1,273 

Residential real estate:

                        

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  1   81   61   2   267   252 

Total

  1  $81  $61   4  $1,529  $1,525 

  

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2020

  

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

 
      

Pre-

  

Post-

      

Pre-

  

Post-

 
      

Modification

  

Modification

      

Modification

  

Modification

 
      

Outstanding

  

Outstanding

      

Outstanding

  

Outstanding

 
  

Number of

  

Recorded

  

Recorded

  

Number of

  

Recorded

  

Recorded

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Contracts

  

Investment

  

Investment

  

Contracts

  

Investment

  

Investment

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings:

                        

Commercial real estate:

                        

Non-owner occupied

  1  $654  $654   1  $654  $654 

Total

  1  $654  $654   1  $654  $654 

 

There were no0 loans modified as a troubled debt restructuring duringwithin the 12previous twelve months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, for which there was a subsequent payment default (after restructuring) during the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 and 2016.2021 or 2020.

 

The recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure was $374 thousand at September 30, 2017.Performing and Nonperforming Loans

 

We define a performing loan as a loan where any installment of principal or interest is not90 days or more past due, and management believes the ultimate collection of original contractual principal and interest is likely. We define a nonperforming loan as an impaired loan, which may be on nonaccrual, or is 90 days past due and still accruing, or has been restructured and does not comply with its modified terms, and our ultimate collection of original contractual principal and interest is uncertain.

 

Performing and nonperforming loans, segregated by class of loans,loan portfolio, were as follows at SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2021 and December 31, 2016.2020.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

September 30, 2017

 

Performing and Nonperforming Loans

 

Performing

  

Nonperforming

  

Total

 

Commercial

 $144,903  $2,309  $147,212 

Commercial real estate:

            

Real estate - construction and land development

  14,700      14,700 

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  333,766      333,766 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  182,807   617   183,424 

Residential real estate:

            

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  38,862   3,201   42,063 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  20,493   626   21,119 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  30,343   815   31,158 

Consumer and other

  51,395   37   51,432 

Total

 $817,269  $7,605  $824,874 
  

June 30, 2021

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Performing

  

Nonperforming

  

Total

 

Performing and Nonperforming Loans:

            

Commercial

 $92,144  $1,506  $93,650 

PPP

  59,058   0   59,058 

Commercial real estate:

            

Construction and land development

  30,494   0   30,494 

Non-owner occupied

  626,213   606   626,819 

Owner occupied

  168,207   89   168,296 

Residential real estate:

            

ITIN

  25,449   1,463   26,912 

1-4 family mortgage

  50,126   133   50,259 

Equity lines

  17,827   0   17,827 

Consumer and other

  17,414   16   17,430 

Total

 $1,086,932  $3,813  $1,090,745 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
  

December 31, 2020

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Performing

  

Nonperforming

  

Total

 

Performing and Nonperforming Loans:

            

Commercial

 $114,024  $1,535  $115,559 

PPP

  130,814   0   130,814 

Commercial real estate:

            

Construction and land development

  44,549   0   44,549 

Non-owner occupied

  549,380   640   550,020 

Owner occupied

  169,873   3,094   172,967 

Residential real estate:

            

ITIN

  27,450   1,585   29,035 

1-4 family mortgage

  55,784   141   55,925 

Equity lines

  18,894   0   18,894 

Consumer and other

  21,951   18   21,969 

Total

 $1,132,719  $7,013  $1,139,732 

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

December 31, 2016

 

Performing and Nonperforming Loans

 

Performing

  

Nonperforming

  

Total

 

Commercial

 $151,095  $2,749  $153,844 

Commercial real estate:

            

Real estate - construction and land development

  36,792      36,792 

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  291,419   1,196   292,615 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  166,551   784   167,335 

Residential real estate:

            

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  41,990   3,576   45,566 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  18,511   1,914   20,425 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  35,036   917   35,953 

Consumer and other

  51,431   250   51,681 

Total

 $792,825  $11,386  $804,211 

Credit Quality Ratings

 

Management assigns a credit quality rating (risk grade) to each loan. The foundation or primary factor in determining the appropriate credit quality rating is the degree of a debtor’sdebtor’s willingness and ability to perform as agreed. In conjunction with evaluating the performing versus nonperforming nature of our loan portfolio, management evaluates the following credit risk and other relevant factors in determining the appropriate credit quality indicator (rating) for each loan class:

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)portfolio:

 

Pass Grade: A Pass loan is a strong credit with no existing or known weaknesses that may require management’s close attention. Some pass loans require short-term enhanced monitoring to determine when the credit relationship would merit either an upgrade or a downgrade. Loans classified as Pass Grade specifically demonstrate:

 

Strong Cash Flows – borrower’s cash flows must meet or exceed our minimum debt service coverage ratio.

Collateral Margin – generally, the borrower must have pledged an acceptable collateral class with an adequate collateral margin.

Qualitative Factors – in addition to meeting our minimum cash flow and collateral requirements, a number of other qualitative factors are also factored into assigning a Pass Grade including the borrower’s level of leverage (debt to equity), prospects, history and experience in their industry, credit history, and any other relevant factors including a borrower’s character.

 

Those borrowers who qualify for unsecured loans must fully demonstrate above average cash flows and strong secondary sources of repayment to mitigate the lack of unpledged collateral.

 

Watch Grade: The credit is acceptable but the borrower has experienced a temporary setback or adverse information has been received, and may exhibit one or more of the characteristics shown in the list below. This risk grade could apply to credits on a temporary basis pending a full review. Credits with this risk grade will require more handling time and increased management. The list below contains characteristics of this risk grade, but individually do not automatically cause the loan to be assigned a Watch Grade.

 

The primary source of repayment may be weakening causing greater reliance on the secondary source of repayment or

The primary source of repayment is adequate, but the secondary source of repayment oris insufficient

The primary source of repayment is adequate, but the secondary source of repayment is insufficient

In-depth financial analysis would compare to the lower quartile in two or more of the major components of the major components of the Risk Management Association Annual Statement Studies

Volatile or deteriorating collateral

Volatile or deteriorating collateral

Management decisions may be called into question

Delinquencies in bank credits or other financial/trade creditors

Delinquencies in bank credits or other financial/trade creditorsFrequent overdrafts

Frequent overdrafts

Significant change in management/ownership

 

Special Mention Grade: Credits in this grade are potentially weak and deserve management's close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects of the credit. Special Mention credits are not adversely classified and do not expose the Bank to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification. The list below exhibits the characteristics of this grade, but individually do not automatically cause the borrower to be assigned a grade of Special Mention:

 

Inadequate or incomplete loan documentation or perfection of collateral, or any other deviation from prudent lending practices

Inadequate or incomplete loan documentation or perfection of collateral, or any other deviation from prudent lending practices

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Credit is structured in a manner in which the timing of the repayment source does not match the payment schedule or maturity, materially jeopardizing repayment

Current economic or market conditions exist which mayaffect the borrower's ability to perform or affect the borrower's ability to perform or affect the Bank's collateral position

Adverse trends in the borrower's operations or continued deterioration in the borrower’sborrower’s financial condition that has not yet reached a point where the retirement of debt is jeopardized. A credit in this grade should have favorable prospects of the deteriorating financial trends reversing within a reasonable timeframe.

The borrower is less than cooperative or unable to produce current and adequate financial information

 

Substandard Grade: A Substandard credit is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any. Substandard credits have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation or timely collection of the debt. Substandard credits are characterized by the distinct possibility that we will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. However, a potential loss does not have to be recognizable in an individual credit for it to be considered a substandard credit. As such, substandard credits may or may not be graded as impaired.

 

The following represents, but is not limited to, the potential characteristics of a Substandard Grade and do not necessarily generate automatic reclassification into this loan grade:

 

Sustained or substantial deteriorating financial trends,

Sustained or substantial deteriorating financial trends,Unresolved management problems,

Unresolved management problems,

Collateral is insufficient to repay debt; collateral is not sufficiently supported by independent sources, such as asset-based financial audits, appraisals, or equipment evaluations,

Improper perfection of lien position, which is not readily correctable,

Unanticipated and severe decline in market values,

Unanticipated and severe decline in market values,High reliance on secondary source of repayment,

High reliance on secondary source of repayment,

Legal proceedings, such as bankruptcy or a divorce, which has substantially decreased the borrower’sborrower’s capacity to repay the debt,

Fraud committed by the borrower,

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Fraud committed by the borrower,IRS liens that take precedence,

IRS liens that take precedence,Forfeiture statutes for assets involved in criminal activities,

Forfeiture statutesProtracted repayment terms outside of policy that are for assets involvedlonger than the same type of credit in criminal activities,our portfolio,

Protracted repayment terms outside of policy that are for longer than the same type of credit in our portfolio,

Any other relevant quantitative or qualitative factor that negatively affects the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any.

 

Doubtful Grade: A Doubtful loan has all the weaknesses inherent in one classified Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, based on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. The possibility of loss is extremely high, but because of certain pending factors that may work to the advantage and strengthening of the credit, its classification as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact status may be determined. Pending factors may include, but are not limited to:

 

Proposed merger(s),

Proposed merger(s),Acquisition or liquidation procedures,

Acquisition or liquidation procedures,Capital injection,

Capital injection,Perfecting liens on additional collateral,

Perfecting liens on additional collateral,

Refinancing plans.

 

Generally, a Doubtful Grade does not remain outstanding for a period greater than six months. Within six months, the pending events should have been resolved. Based on resolution of the pending events, the credit grade should have improved or the principalprincipal balance charged against the ALLL.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The following table summarizestables summarize loans by internal risk grades and by loan classportfolio as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2021 and December 31, 2016. 2020.

 

 

As of September 30, 2017

  

As of June 30, 2021

 
         

Special

                      

Special

            

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Pass

  

Watch

  

Mention

  

Substandard

  

Doubtful

  

Total

  

Pass

  

Watch

  

Mention

  

Substandard

  

Doubtful

  

Total

 

Loan Portfolio:

            

Commercial

 $112,623  $27,420  $2,633  $4,536  $  $147,212  $82,919  $8,667  $0  $2,064  $0  $93,650 

PPP

 59,058  0  0  0  0  59,058 

Commercial real estate:

                         

Real estate - construction and land development

  14,700               14,700 

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  322,650   9,332   395   1,389      333,766 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  171,315   10,027   142   1,940      183,424 

Construction and land development

 30,183  114  0  197  0  30,494 

Non-owner occupied

 538,752  48,037  33,285  6,745  0  626,819 

Owner occupied

 150,116  11,372  0  6,808  0  168,296 

Residential real estate:

                         

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  35,480         6,583      42,063 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  19,696   797      626      21,119 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  27,922   2,015   65   1,156      31,158 

ITIN

 23,605  0  0  3,307  0  26,912 

1-4 family mortgage

 49,017  0  0  1,242  0  50,259 

Equity lines

 17,827  0  0  0  0  17,827 

Consumer and other

  51,369      3   60      51,432   17,414   0   0   16   0   17,430 

Total

 $755,755  $49,591  $3,238  $16,290  $  $824,874  $968,891  $68,190  $33,285  $20,379  $0  $1,090,745 

 

  

As of December 31, 2020

 
          

Special

             

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Pass

  

Watch

  

Mention

  

Substandard

  

Doubtful

  

Total

 

Loan Portfolio:

                        

Commercial

 $102,067  $8,549  $540  $4,403  $0  $115,559 

PPP

  130,814   0   0   0   0   130,814 

Commercial real estate:

                        

Construction and land development

  41,767   2,782   0   0   0   44,549 

Non-owner occupied

  456,725   79,845   12,810   640   0   550,020 

Owner occupied

  152,623   13,945   414   5,985   0   172,967 

Residential real estate:

                        

ITIN

  25,558   0   0   3,477   0   29,035 

1-4 family mortgage

  54,288   195   0   1,442   0   55,925 

Equity lines

  18,894   0   0   0   0   18,894 

Consumer and other

  21,952   0   0   17   0   21,969 

Total

 $1,004,688  $105,316  $13,764  $15,964  $0  $1,139,732 

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As of December 31, 2016

 
          

Special

             

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Pass

  

Watch

  

Mention

  

Substandard

  

Doubtful

  

Total

 

Commercial

 $124,089  $21,684  $4,570  $3,501  $  $153,844 

Commercial real estate:

                        

Real estate - construction and land development

  36,782   10            36,792 

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  284,099   5,398   1,321   1,797      292,615 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  157,064   7,301   496   2,474      167,335 

Residential real estate:

                        

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  38,279         7,287      45,566 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  17,696   815      1,914      20,425 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  33,828   858      1,267      35,953 

Consumer and other

  51,398   2      281      51,681 

Total

 $743,235  $36,068  $6,387  $18,521  $  $804,211 

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses

 

The following tables summarize the ALLL by portfolio for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2021 and 2016.2020.

 

 

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

 
     

Paycheck

                    
 

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017

      

Protection

 

Commercial

 

Residential

            

(Amounts in thousands)

     

Commercial

  

Residential

              

Commercial

  

Program (1)

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Consumer

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

ALLL by Loan Class

 

Commercial

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Consumer

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

ALLL by Loan Portfolio:

              

Beginning balance

 $2,850  $6,072  $1,197  $1,137  $432  $11,688  $2,366  $0  $12,253  $1,221  $557  $630  $17,027 

Charge-offs

        (86)  (159)     (245) 0  0  0  (18) (54) 0  (72)

Recoveries

  148      13   88      249  (5) 0  0  158  86  0  239 

Provision

  (354)  232   60   134   (72)     (522)  0   659   (201)  (120)  184   0 

Ending balance

 $2,644  $6,304  $1,184  $1,200  $360  $11,692  $1,839  $0  $12,912  $1,160  $469  $814  $17,194 

(1) PPP loans are fully guaranteed by SBA and no allowance is provided for them.

 

 

  

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2020

 
      

Paycheck

                     
      

Protection

  

Commercial

  

Residential

             

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Commercial

  

Program (1)

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Consumer

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

ALLL by Loan Portfolio:

                            

Beginning balance

 $2,483  $0  $9,899  $1,281  $972  $432  $15,067 

Charge-offs

  0   0   (145)  (29)  (182)  0   (356)

Recoveries

  14   0   0   18   46   0   78 

Provision

  (97)  0   1,182   36   34   145   1,300 

Ending balance

 $2,400  $0  $10,936  $1,306  $870  $577  $16,089 

 

  

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

 

(Amounts in thousands)

     

Commercial

  

Residential

             

ALLL by Loan Class

 

Commercial

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Consumer

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

Beginning balance

 $2,591  $6,029  $1,871  $763  $610  $11,864 

Charge-offs

        (130)  (227)     (357)

Recoveries

  305      18   19      342 

Provision

  (491)  512   45   171   (237)   

Ending balance

 $2,405  $6,541  $1,804  $726  $373  $11,849 

(1) PPP loans are fully guaranteed by SBA and no allowance is provided for them.

 

 

 

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

 
     

Paycheck

                    
 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

      

Protection

 

Commercial

 

Residential

            

(Amounts in thousands)

     

Commercial

  

Residential

              

Commercial

  

Program (1)

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Consumer

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

ALLL by Loan Class

 

Commercial

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Consumer

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

ALLL by Loan Portfolio:

              

Beginning balance

 $2,849  $5,578  $1,716  $955  $446  $11,544  $2,402  $0  $11,895  $1,324  $683  $606  $16,910 

Charge-offs

  (50)     (370)  (631)     (1,051) 0  0  0  (40) (122) 0  (162)

Recoveries

  383   27   107   182      699  5  0  110  183  148  0  446 

Provision

  (538)  699   (269)  694   (86)  500   (568)  0   907   (307)  (240)  208   0 

Ending balance

 $2,644  $6,304  $1,184  $1,200  $360  $11,692  $1,839  $0  $12,912  $1,160  $469  $814  $17,194 

 

(1) PPP loans are fully guaranteed by SBA and no allowance is provided for them.

  

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

 
      

Paycheck

                     
      

Protection

  

Commercial

  

Residential

             

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Commercial

  

Program (1)

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Consumer

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

ALLL by Loan Portfolio:

                            

Beginning balance

 $1,822  $0  $8,096  $1,032  $933  $348  $12,231 

Charge-offs

  0   0   (145)  (35)  (345)  0   (525)

Recoveries

  22   0   0   62   149   0   233 

Provision

  556   0   2,985   247   133   229   4,150 

Ending balance

 $2,400  $0  $10,936  $1,306  $870  $577  $16,089 

(1) PPP loans are fully guaranteed by SBA and no allowance is provided for them.

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For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

 

(Amounts in thousands)

     

Commercial

  

Residential

             

ALLL by Loan Class

 

Commercial

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Consumer

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

Beginning balance

 $2,493  $5,784  $1,577  $770  $556  $11,180 

Charge-offs

  (1,106)  (37)  (680)  (575)     (2,398)

Recoveries

  383   2,481   104   99      3,067 

Provision

  635   (1,687)  803   432   (183)   

Ending balance

 $2,405  $6,541  $1,804  $726  $373  $11,849 

While the ALLL composition is an indication of specific amounts or loan categories in which future charge-offs may occur, actual amounts may differ. The unallocated portion of the ALLL provides for coverage of credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio but not captured in the credit loss factors that are utilized in the risk rating-based component, or in the specific impairment reserve component of the ALLL, and acknowledges the inherent imprecision of all loss prediction models. As of June 30, 2021, the unallocated allowance amount represented 5% of the ALLL compared to 4% at December 31, 2020. The following tables summarize the ALLL and the recorded investment in loans and leases as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2021 and December 31, 2016.2020.

 

 

As of June 30, 2021

 
 

As of September 30, 2017

      

Paycheck

                    
     

Commercial

  

Residential

                  

Protection

 

Commercial

 

Residential

            

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Commercial

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Consumer

  

Unallocated

  

Total

  

Commercial

  

Program (1)

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Consumer

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

ALLL:

                                      

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $453  $79  $374  $12  $  $918  $99  $0  $0  $56  $4  $0  $159 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  2,191   6,225   810   1,188   360   10,774   1,740   0   12,912   1,104   465   814   17,035 

Total

 $2,644  $6,304  $1,184  $1,200  $360  $11,692  $1,839  $0  $12,912  $1,160  $469  $814  $17,194 

Gross loans:

                                      

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $2,980  $1,422  $9,738  $37  $  $14,177  $1,936  $0  $695  $5,082  $16  $0  $7,729 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  144,232   530,468   84,602   51,395      810,697   91,714   59,058   824,914   89,916   17,414   0   1,083,016 

Total gross loans

 $147,212  $531,890  $94,340  $51,432  $  $824,874  $93,650  $59,058  $825,609  $94,998  $17,430  $0  $1,090,745 

(1) PPP loans are fully guaranteed by SBA and no allowance is provided for them.

 

 

  

As of December 31, 2020

 
      

Paycheck

                     
      

Protection

  

Commercial

  

Residential

             

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Commercial

  

Program (1)

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Consumer

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

ALLL:

                            

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $114  $0  $0  $74  $4  $0  $192 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  2,288   0   11,895   1,250   679   606   16,718 

Total

 $2,402  $0  $11,895  $1,324  $683  $606  $16,910 

Gross loans:

                            

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $2,033  $0  $3,734  $5,318  $18  $0  $11,103 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  113,526   130,814   763,802   98,536   21,951   0   1,128,629 

Total gross loans

 $115,559  $130,814  $767,536  $103,854  $21,969  $0  $1,139,732 

 

  

As of December 31, 2016

 
      

Commercial

  

Residential

             

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Commercial

  

Real Estate

  

Real Estate

  

Consumer

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 

ALLL:

                        

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $641  $85  $721  $14  $  $1,461 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  2,208   5,493   995   941   446   10,083 

Total

 $2,849  $5,578  $1,716  $955  $446  $11,544 

Gross loans:

                        

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $3,525  $3,125  $11,894  $250  $  $18,794 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  150,319   493,617   90,050   51,431      785,417 

Total gross loans

 $153,844  $496,742  $101,944  $51,681  $  $804,211 

(1) PPP loans are fully guaranteed by SBA and no allowance is provided for them.

 

The ALLL totaled $11.7$17.2 million or 1.42%1.58% of total gross loans at SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2021 and $11.5$16.9 million or 1.44%1.48% of total gross loans at December 31, 2016. 2020. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2021 and December 31, 2016, 2020, we had commitments to extend credit of $231.0$301.8 million and $229.4$267.8 million, respectively. The reserve for unfunded commitments recorded in Other Liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2021 and December 31, 2016 2020 was $695$800 thousand.

 

We believe that the ALLL was adequate as of June 30, 2021. There is, however, no assurance that future loan and lease losses will not exceed the levels provided for in the ALLL and could possibly result in future charges to the provision for loan and lease losses. In addition, bank regulatory authorities, as part of their periodic examination of the Company, may require additional charges to the provision for loan and lease losses in future periods if warranted as a result of their review.

ALLL Methodology

We have lending policies and procedures in place with the objective of optimizing loan income within an accepted risk tolerance level. We review and approve these policies and procedures annually. Monitoring and reporting systems supplement the review process with regular frequency as related to loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit, potential problem loans, loan delinquencies, and nonperforming loans.

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We formally assess the adequacy of the ALLL on a quarterly basis. The ALLL is based upon estimates of future loan and lease losses and is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in the outstanding loan and lease portfolio. Our ALLL methodology incorporates management’smanagement’s current judgments, and reflects management’smanagement’s estimate of future loan and lease losses and risks inherent in the loan portfolio in accordance with ASC Topic 450 Contingencies(“ASC 450”)and ASC Topic 310 Receivables.Receivables (“ASC 310”).

Management’s assessment of the ALLL is based on our continuing evaluation of all known relevant quantitative and qualitative internal and external risk factors provides the foundation for the four major components of the ALLL:

(1)

Historical valuation allowances established in accordance with ASC 450, for groups of similarly situated loan pools.

(2)

General valuation allowances established in accordance with ASC 450, that are based on qualitative credit risk factors (e.g., portfolio trends, concentration of credit, growth, economic factors). Loss estimation factors are based on analysis of local economic factors. Allowances for changing environmental factors are management’s best estimate of the probable impact these changes have had on the loan portfolio as a whole.

(3)

Specific valuation allowances established in accordance with ASC 310, that are based on estimated probable losses on specific impaired loans.

(4)

Unallocated valuation allowances established in accordance with ASC 310 and ASC 450, that are based on credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio but not contemplated in the credit loss factors.

All four components are aggregated and constitute the ALLL; while portions of the allowance may be allocated to specific credits, the allowance net of specific reserves is available for the remaining credits that management deems as “loss.” It is our policy to classify a credit as loss with a concurrent charge-off when management considers the credit uncollectible and of such little value that its continuance as a bankable asset is not warranted. A loss classification does not mean that the loan has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer recognizing the likely credit loss of a valueless asset even though partial recovery may occur in the future.

 

The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and reduced by net charge-offs. In periodic evaluations of the adequacy of the allowance balance, management considers past loan and lease loss experience by type of credit, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect a borrower’sborrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, current economic conditions and other factors. We formally assess

Our assessment of the adequacy of the ALLL on a monthly basis. These assessments includeincludes the periodic re-grading of classified loans based on changes in their individual credit characteristics including delinquency, seasoning, recent financial performance of the borrower, economic factors, changes in the interest rate environment and other factors as warranted. Loans are initially rated when originated. They are reviewed as they are renewed, when there is a new loan to the same borrower and/or when identified facts demonstrate heightened risk of default. Confirmation

Our loan portfolio is evaluated by general loan class including commercial, commercial real estate (which includes construction and other real estate), residential real estate (which includes 1-4 family and home equity loans), consumer and other loans. In accordance with ASC 450, historical valuation allowances are established for loan pools with similar risk characteristics common to each loan grouping. These loan pools are similarly risk-graded and each portfolio is evaluated by identifying all relevant risk characteristics that are common to these segmented groups of loans. These characteristics include a significant emphasis on historical losses within each loan group, inherent risks for each, and specific loan class characteristics such as trends related to nonaccrual loans, past due loans, criticized loans, net charge-offs or recoveries, among other relevant credit risk factors. We periodically review and update our historical loss ratios based on net charge-off experience for each loan and lease class. Other credit risk factors are also reviewed periodically and adjusted as necessary to account for any changes in potential loss exposure.

General valuation allowances, as prescribed by ASC 450, are based on qualitative factors such as changes in asset quality trends, concentrations of credit or changes in concentrations of credit, changes in underwriting standards, changes in experience or depth of lending staff or management, the effectiveness of loan grading and the internal loan review function, changes in economic conditions, and any other relevant factors. Management evaluates each qualitative component quarterly to determine the associated risks to the quality of our grading process is obtained by independent reviews conducted by outside consultants specifically hired for this purpose and by periodic examination by various bank regulatory agencies.loan portfolio.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)Impaired loans

 

Management monitors delinquent loans continuously and identifies problem loans to be evaluated individually for impairment testing. For loans that are determined impaired, a formal impairment measurement is performed at least quarterly on a loan-by-loan basis.

Our method for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance includes specific allowances for identified problem loans, an allowance factor for categories of credits and allowances for changing environmental factors (e.g., portfolio trends, concentration of credit, growth, economic factors). Allowances for identified problem loans are based on specific analysis of individual credits. Loss estimation factors for loan categories are based on analysis of local economic factors applicable to each loan category. Allowances for changing environmental factors are management’s best estimate of the probable impact these changes have had on the loan portfolio as a whole.

We believe that the ALLL was adequate as of September 30, 2017. There is, however, no assurance that future loan and lease losses will not exceed the levels provided for in the ALLL and could possibly result in additional charges to the provision for loan and lease losses. In addition, bank regulatory authorities, as part of their periodic examination of the Company, may require additional charges to the provision for loan and lease losses in future periods if warranted as a result of their review.

As of September 30, 2017, approximately 76% of our gross loan portfolio is secured by real estate, and a significant decline in real estate market values may require an increase in the ALLL. Deterioration in our markets may adversely affect our loan portfolio and may lead to additional charges to the provision for loan and lease losses.

All impaired loans are individually evaluated for impairment. If the measurement of each impaired loansloans’ value is less than the recorded investment in the loan, we recognize this impairment and adjust the carrying value of the loan to fair value through the ALLL. For collateral dependent loans, this can be accomplished by charging off the impaired portion of the loan based on the underlying value of the collateral. For non-collateral dependent loans, we establish a specific component within the ALLL based on the present value of the future cash flows. If we determine the sources of repayment will not result in a reasonable probability that the carrying value of a loan can be recovered, the amount of a loan’s specific impairment is charged offcharged-off against the ALLL. Impairment reserves on non-collateral dependent restructured loans are measured by comparing the present value of expected future cash flows on the restructured loans discounted at the interest rate of the original loan agreement to the loan’s carrying value. These impairment reserves are recognized as a specific component to be provided for in the ALLL.

 

The unallocated portion

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We have lending policiesRisk Characteristics and procedures in place with the objective of optimizing loan income within an accepted risk tolerance level. We review and approve these policies and procedures annually. Monitoring and reporting systems supplement the review process with regular frequency as related to loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit, potential problem loans, loan delinquencies, and nonperforming loans.Underwriting

 

The following is a brief summary, by loan type, of management’smanagement’s evaluation of the general risk characteristics and underwriting standards:

 

Commercial Loans – Commercial loans are underwritten after evaluating the borrower’s financial ability to maintain profitability including future expansion objectives. In addition, the borrower’s qualitative qualities are evaluated, such as management skills and experience, ethical traits, and overall business acumen. Commercial loans are primarily extended based on the cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. The borrower’s cash flow may deviate from initial projections, and the value of collateral securing these loans may vary.change.

 

Most commercial loans are generally secured by the assets being financed and other business assets such as accounts receivable or inventory. Management may also incorporate a personal guarantee; however, some short-term loans may be extended on an unsecured basis. Repayment of commercial loans secured by accounts receivable may be substantially dependent on the ability of the borrower to collect amounts due from its customers.

 

PPP Loans - The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) was launched in April of 2020 to provide small businesses assistance in the form of forgivable 100% guaranteed U.S. SBA loans. We have actively participated in the PPP and at June 30, 2021, we have 281 loans totaling $59.1 million. This financial support of our customers’ businesses may help moderate other Commercial and Commercial Real Estate (“CRE”loan losses. The loans are underwritten following the guidelines and approval process from the SBA and pose essentially no credit risk to the loan portfolio.

Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Loans – CRE loans are subject to similar underwriting standards and processes as commercial loans. CRE loans are viewed predominantly as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans collateralized by real estate. Generally, CRE lending involves larger principal amounts with repayment largely dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loan or the business conducted on the collateralized property. CRE loans tend to be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or by general economic conditions.

 

The properties securing the CRE portfolio are diverse in terms of type and primary source of repayment. This diversity helps reduce our exposure to adverse economic events that affect any single industry. We monitor and evaluate CRE loans based on occupancy status (investor versus owner occupied), collateral, geography, and risk grade criteria.

 

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Generally, CRE loans are made to developers and builders that are secured by non-owner occupied properties require the borrower to have had an existing relationship with the Company and a proven record of success. Construction loans are underwritten utilizing feasibility studies, sensitivity analysis of absorption and lease rates, and financial analysis of the developers and property owners. Construction loans are generally based upon estimates of cost and value associated with the complete project (as-is value). These estimates may be inaccurate. Construction loans often involve the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment largely dependent on the success of the ultimate project. Sources of repayment for these types of loans may be pre-committed permanent loans from approved long-term lenders, sales of developed property, or an interim loan commitment from the Company until permanent financing is secured. These loans are closely monitored by on-site inspections, and are considered to have higher inherent risks than other CRE loans due to their ultimate repayment sensitivity to interest rate changes, governmental regulation of real property, general economic conditions, and the availability of long-term financing.

 

Residential Real Estate Loans – We do not originate consumer real estate mortgage loans. The majority of our loans secured by non owner occupied residential real estate are made either as part of a commercial relationship and subject to similar underwriting standards and processes as the CRE portfolio, or loans that were purchased in a prior year as part of a pool of loans. Purchased loan pools are evaluated based on risk characteristics established for each segmented group of loans. These characteristics include a significant emphasis on historical losses within each loan group, inherent risks for each, and specific loan class characteristics such as trends related to nonaccrual loans, past due loans, criticized loans, net charge-offs or recoveries, among other relevant credit risk factors. Residential equity lines of credit are included in the discussion of consumer loans below.

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We originate some single-family residence construction loans. The loan amounts are no greater than $1 million and are short-term real estate secured financing for the construction of a single-family residence to be occupied by the owner. The loans have a draw down feature with interest only payments, and a balloon payment at the 12-month maturity. All of these loans are refinanced and paid-off by the borrower’s permanent mortgage lender who provided the initial pre-approved mortgage financing. These loans are underwritten utilizing financial analysis of the borrower and are generally based upon estimates of cost and value associated with the complete project (as-is value). These estimates may be inaccurate. The loan disbursement and monitoring process is controlled utilizing similar processes as our CRE construction loans.

Consumer Loans– Our consumer loan originations are generally limited to home equity loans with nominal originations in unsecured personal loans. The portfolio also includes unsecured consumer home improvement loans and residential solar panel loans secured by UCC filings. We are highly dependent on third party credit scoring analysis to supplement the internal underwriting process. To monitor and manage consumer loan risk, policies and procedures are developed and modified, as needed, jointly by management and staff personnel. This activity, coupled with relatively small loan amounts that are spread across many individual borrowers, minimizes risk. Additionally, trend and outlook reports are reviewed by management on a regular basis. Underwriting standards for home equity loans are heavily influenced by statutory requirements, which include, but are not limited to, a maximum loan-to-value percentage of 80%, collection remedies, the number of such loans a borrower can have at one time, and documentation requirements.

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk

As of June 30, 2021, approximately 84% of our gross loan portfolio (89% excluding PPP loans) is secured by real estate, and a significant decline in real estate market values may require an increase in the ALLL. Deterioration in economic conditions particularly in our markets may adversely affect our loan portfolio and may lead to additional charges to the provision for loan and lease losses.

Credit review

Confirmation of the quality of our loan grading process is obtained by independent reviews conducted by outside consultants specifically hired for this purpose and by periodic examination by various bank regulatory agencies. We maintain an independent loan review program that reviews and validates the credit risk program on a periodic basis. Results of these reviews are presented to the Board of Directors, Loan Committee and Audit Committee. The loan review process complements and reinforces the risk identification and assessment decisions made by lenders and credit personnel, as well as our policies and procedures.

 

Management’s continuing evaluation of all known relevant quantitative and qualitative internal and external risk factors provides the foundation for the three major components of the ALLL: (1) historical valuation allowances established in accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies (“ASC 450”) for groups of similarly situated loan pools; (2) general valuation allowances established in accordance with ASC 450 and based on qualitative credit risk factors; and (3) specific valuation allowances established in accordance with ASC 310, Receivables (“ASC 310”) and based on estimated probable losses on specific impaired loans. All three components are aggregated and constitute the ALLL; while portions of the allowance may be allocated to specific credits, the allowance net of specific reserves is available for the remaining credits that management deems as “loss.” It is our policy to classify a credit as loss with a concurrent charge-off when management considers the credit uncollectible and of such little value that its continuance as a bankable asset is not warranted. A loss classification does not mean that the loan has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer recognizing the likely credit loss of a valueless asset even though partial recovery may occur in the future.

Our loan portfolio is evaluated by general loan class including commercial, commercial real estate (which includes construction and other real estate), residential real estate (which includes 1-4 family and home equity loans), consumer and other loans. In accordance with ASC 450, historical valuation allowances are established for loan pools with similar risk characteristics common to each loan grouping. These loan pools are similarly risk-graded and each portfolio is evaluated by identifying all relevant risk characteristics that are common to these segmented groups of loans. These characteristics include a significant emphasis on historical losses within each loan group, inherent risks for each, and specific loan class characteristics such as trends related to nonaccrual loans, past due loans, criticized loans, net charge-offs or recoveries, among other relevant credit risk factors. We periodically review and update our historical loss ratios based on net charge-off experience for each loan and lease class. Other credit risk factors are also reviewed periodically and adjusted as necessary to account for any changes in potential loss exposure.

General valuation allowances, as prescribed by ASC 450, are based on qualitative factors such as changes in asset quality trends, concentrations of credit or changes in concentrations of credit, changes in underwriting standards, changes in experience or depth of lending staff or management, the effectiveness of loan grading and the internal loan review function, and any other relevant factors. Management evaluates each qualitative component quarterly to determine the associated risks to the quality of our loan portfolio.

NOTE 5. QUALIFIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENTS

Our investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Partnerships that generate Low Income Housing Tax Credits (“LIHTC”) and deductible operating losses totaled $3.7 million at September 30, 2017. These investments are recorded in Other Assets with a corresponding funding obligation of $467 thousand recorded in Other Liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We have invested in four separate LIHTC partnerships, which provide the Company with CRA credit. Additionally, the investments in LIHTC partnerships provide us with tax credits and with operating loss tax benefits over an approximately 18-year period. None of the original investments will be repaid. The tax credits and the operating loss tax benefits that are generated by each of the properties are expected to exceed the total value of the investments we made and provide returns on the investments of between 5% and 8% over the life of the investment. The investments in LIHTC partnerships are being accounted for using the proportional amortization method, under which we amortize the initial cost of an investment in proportion to the amount of the tax credits and other tax benefits received, and recognize the net investment performance in the Consolidated Statements of Income as a component of income tax expense.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The following table presents our original investment in LIHTC partnerships, the current recorded investment balance, and the unfunded liability balance of each investment at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. In addition, the table reflects the tax credits and tax benefits, amortization of the investment and the net impact to our income tax provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2016.

  

At September 30, 2017

  

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

 
  

Original

  

Current

  

Unfunded

  

Tax Credits

  

Amortization

  

Net

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Investment

  

Recorded

  

Liability

  

and

  

of

  

Income Tax

 

Qualified Affordable Housing Partnerships

 

Value

  

Investment

  

Obligation

  

Benefits

  

Investments

  

Benefit

 

Raymond James California Housing Opportunities Fund II

 $2,000  $1,222  $45  $168  $140  $28 

WNC Institutional Tax Credit Fund 38, L.P.

  1,000   618   55   105   79   26 

Merritt Community Capital Corporation Fund XV, L.P.

  2,500   1,547   367   203   166   37 

California Affordable Housing Fund

  2,454   318      132   127   5 

Total

 $7,954  $3,705  $467  $608  $512  $96 

  

At December 31, 2016

  

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

 
  

Original

  

Current

  

Unfunded

  

Tax Credits

  

Amortization

  

Net

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Investment

  

Recorded

  

Liability

  

and

  

of

  

Income Tax

 

Qualified Affordable Housing Partnerships

 

Value

  

Investment

  

Obligation

  

Benefits

  

Investments

  

Benefit

 

Raymond James California Housing Opportunities Fund II

 $2,000  $1,361  $45  $178  $136  $42 

WNC Institutional Tax Credit Fund 38, L.P.

  1,000   698   73   107   78   29 

Merritt Community Capital Corporation Fund XV, L.P.

  2,500   1,713   367   199   171   28 

California Affordable Housing Fund

  2,454   445      154   155   (1) 

Total

 $7,954  $4,217  $485  $638  $540  $98 

The following table presents our generated tax credits and tax benefits from investments in qualified affordable housing partnerships for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

  

For the Three Months Ended

 
  

September 30, 2017

  

September 30, 2016

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Generated

  

Tax Benefits From

  

Generated

  

Tax Benefits from

 

Qualified Affordable Housing Partnerships

 

Tax Credits

  

Taxable Losses

  

Tax Credits

  

Taxable Losses

 

Raymond James California Housing Opportunities Fund II

 $44  $12  $46  $13 

WNC Institutional Tax Credit Fund 38, L.P.

  28   7   27   9 

Merritt Community Capital Corporation Fund XV, L.P.

  54   14   51   15 

California Affordable Housing Fund

  31   13   40   12 

Total

 $157  $46  $164  $49 

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For the Nine Months Ended

 
  

September 30, 2017

  

September 30, 2016

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Generated

  

Tax Benefits From

  

Generated

  

Tax Benefits from

 

Qualified Affordable Housing Partnerships

 

Tax Credits

  

Taxable Losses

  

Tax Credits

  

Taxable Losses

 

Raymond James California Housing Opportunities Fund II

 $132  $36  $138  $40 

WNC Institutional Tax Credit Fund 38, L.P.

  85   20   80   27 

Merritt Community Capital Corporation Fund XV, L.P.

  162   41   154   45 

California Affordable Housing Fund

  94   38   119   35 

Total

 $473  $135  $491  $147 

The tax credits and benefits were partially offset by the amortization of the principal investment balances of $177 thousand and $512 thousand for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 respectively, compared to $180 thousand and $540 thousand for the comparable periods of 2016.

The following table reflects the anticipated net income tax benefit at September 30, 2017 that is expected to be recognized over the remaining life of the investments.

(Amounts in thousands)

 Raymond James California  

WNC

  Merritt Community  California    

Qualified Affordable Housing Partnerships:

Anticipated income tax benefit, net less

amortization of investments

 Housing Opportunities Fund II  

Institutional

Tax Credit

Fund 38, L.P.

  

Capital Corporation

Fund XV, L.P

  

Affordable Housing

Fund

  

Total

Income Tax Benefit, Net

 

2017

 $10  $9  $9  $3  $31 

2018

  45   35   39   1   120 

2019

  45   30   38   1   114 

2020

  45   29   37   1   112 

2021 and thereafter

  204   102   143   3   452 

Total

 $349  $205  $266  $9  $829 

NOTE 6. FEDERAL FUNDS PURCHASED AND LINES OF CREDIT

At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had no outstanding federal funds purchased balances and no outstanding advances on any of the Bank’s lines of credit.

The Bank had the following lines of credit:

Federal Funds

We have entered into nonbinding federal funds line of credit agreements with three financial institutions to support short-term liquidity needs. The lines totaled $35.0 million at September 30, 2017 and had interest rates ranging from 1.39% to 2.04%. Advances under the lines are subject to funds availability, continued borrower eligibility, and may have consecutive day usage restrictions. The credit arrangements are reviewed and renewed annually.

Federal Reserve Bank

We have an available line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank of $15.3 million subject to collateral requirements, namely the amount of pledged loans.

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco

We have an available line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco of $333.6 million subject to certain collateral requirements, namely the amount of pledged loans and investment securities. The line of credit is secured by an investment in Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco stock, certain real estate mortgage loans that have been specifically pledged to the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco pursuant to collateral requirements, and pledged securities held in the Bank’s investment securities portfolio.

As of September 30, 2017, the Bank was required to hold an investment in Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco stock of $4.5 million recorded in Other Assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our investments in Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco stock are restricted investment securities, carried at cost, evaluated for impairment, and excluded from securities accounted for under ASC Topic 320 and ASC Topic 321.

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We have pledged $383.3 million of our commercial and real estate mortgage loans as collateral for the line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco. As of September 30, 2017, we also pledged $30.4 million in securities to the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco. All of the securities and loans pledged with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco were unused as collateral as of September 30, 2017.

NOTE 7. TERM DEBT

Term debt at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 consisted of the following.

(Amounts in thousands)

 

September 30, 2017

  

December 31, 2016

 

Senior debt

 $7,700  $8,917 

Unamortized debt issuance costs

  (8)  (12)

Subordinated debt

  10,000   10,000 

Unamortized debt issuance costs

  (142)  (172)

Net term debt

 $17,550  $18,733 

Future contractual maturities of term debt at September 30, 2017 are as follows.

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2017

  

2018

  

2019

  

2020

  

2021

  

Thereafter

  

Total

 

Senior debt

 $167  $1,000  $1,000  $5,533  $  $  $7,700 

Subordinated debt

                 10,000   10,000 

Total future maturities

 $167  $1,000  $1,000  $5,533  $  $10,000  $17,700 

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Borrowings

The average balance outstanding on Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco term advances during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2016 was $403 thousand and $18.0 million, respectively. The maximum amount outstanding from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco under term advances at any month end during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2016 was $10.0 million and $80.0 million, respectively. There were no outstanding Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco advances at September 30, 2017 or December 31, 2016.

Senior Debt

In December of 2015, the Holding Company, entered into a senior debt loan agreement to borrow $10.0 million from another financial institution. The loan is payable in monthly installments of $83 thousand principal, plus accrued and unpaid interest, commencing on January 1, 2016, continuing to, and including December 10, 2020. A final scheduled payment of $4.5 million is due on the maturity date of December 10, 2020. The loan may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time without any prepayment penalty. The principal amount of the loan bears interest at a variable rate, resetting monthly that is equal to the sum of the current three-month LIBOR plus 400 basis points. In December of 2015, the Holding Company incurred senior debt issuance costs of $15 thousand, which are being amortized over the life of the loan as additional interest expense. The loan is secured by a pledge from the Holding Company of all of the outstanding stock of Redding Bank of Commerce.

Subordinated Debt

In December of 2015, the Holding Company issued $10.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed to floating rate subordinated notes due in 2025. The subordinated debt initially bears interest at 6.88% per annum for a five-year term, payable semi-annually. Thereafter, interest on the subordinated debt will be paid at a variable rate equal to three month LIBOR plus 526 basis points, payable quarterly until the maturity date. In December of 2015, the Holding Company incurred subordinated debt issuance costs of $210 thousand, which are being amortized over the initial five-year-term as additional interest expense.

The subordinated debt is subordinate and junior in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all existing and future claims of creditors and depositors of the Holding Company and its subsidiaries, whether now outstanding or subsequently created. The subordinated debt ranks equally with all other unsecured subordinated debt, except any which by its terms is expressly stated to be subordinated to the subordinated debt. The subordinated debt ranks senior to all future junior subordinated debt obligations, preferred stock and common stock of the Holding Company. The subordinated debt is recorded as term debt on the Holding Company’s balance sheet; however, for regulatory purposes, it is treated as Tier 2 capital by the Holding Company.

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The subordinated debt will mature on December 10, 2025 but may be prepaid at the Holding Company’s option and with regulatory approval at any time on or after five years after the Closing Date or at any time upon certain events, such as a change in the regulatory capital treatment of the subordinated debt or the interest on the subordinated debt is no longer deductible by the Holding Company for United States federal income tax purposes.

NOTE 8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Lease Commitments

We lease nine sites under non-cancelable operating leases. The leases contain various provisions for increases in rental rates, based on predetermined escalation schedules. Substantially all of the leases include the option to extend the lease term one or more times following expiration of the initial term.

The following table sets forth rent expense and rent income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

  

Three Months Ended September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Rent income (1)

 $9  $32  $40  $52 

Rent expense

  218   221   612   516 

Net rent expense

 $209  $189  $572  $464 

(1) Rental income is derived from OREO properties

The following table sets forth, as of September 30, 2017, the future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases.

(Amounts in thousands)

    

Amounts due in:

    

2017

 $196 

2018

  845 

2019

  866 

2020

  884 

2021

  899 

Thereafter

  2,297 

Total

 $5,987 

Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk

Our consolidated financial statements do not reflect various commitments and contingent liabilities that arise in the normal course of our business and involve elements of credit, liquidity, and interest rate risk. In the normal course of business, we are party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet credit risk to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and financial guarantees. These instruments involve elements of credit and interest rate risk similar to the amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The contract or notional amounts of these instruments reflect the extent of our involvement in particular classes of financial instruments.

The following table presents a summary of our commitments and contingent liabilities at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

(Amounts in thousands)

 

September 30, 2017

  

December 31, 2016

 

Commitments to extend credit

 $220,688  $224,082 

Standby letters of credit

  7,000   1,967 

Affordable housing grants

  3,338   3,338 

Total commitments and contingent liabilities

 $231,026  $229,387 

We were not required to perform on any financial guarantees during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, or during the year ended December 31, 2016. At September 30, 2017, approximately $6.6 million of standby letters of credit expire within one year, and $357 thousand expire thereafter.

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Affordable Housing Grants

In fulfilling our CRA responsibilities, we are a sponsor for various nonprofit organizations that receive cash grants from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco. Those grants require the nonprofit organization to comply with stipulated conditions of the grant over specified periods of time which typically vary from 10 to 15 years. If the nonprofit organization fails to comply, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco can require us to refund the amount of the grant to Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco. To mitigate this contingent credit risk, Credit Administration underwrites the financial strength of the nonprofit organization and reviews their systems of internal control to determine, as best as is possible, that they will not fail to comply with the conditions of the grant.

Reserve For Unfunded Commitments

 

The reserve for unfunded commitments, which is included in Other Liabilities onin the Consolidated Balance Sheets, was $695$800 thousand at SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2021 and December 31, 2016. 2020. The adequacy of the reserve for unfunded commitments is reviewed on a quarterly basis, based upon changes in the amount of commitments, loss experience, and economic conditions. When necessary, the provision expense is recorded in other noninterest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

NOTE 5. LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PARTNERSHIPS

We have invested in five separate Low Income Housing Tax Credit (“LIHTC”) partnerships, which provide the Company with CRA credit. Additionally, the investments in LIHTC partnerships provide us with income tax credits and with operating loss tax benefits over an approximately 23-year period. The income tax credits and the operating loss tax benefits that are generated by each of the properties are expected to exceed the total value of the investments we made and provide returns on the investments of between 2% and 6% over the life of the investment.

Our investments in LIHTC partnerships totaled $2.6 million at June 30, 2021. These investments are recorded in Other Assets with a corresponding funding obligation of $945 thousand recorded in Other Liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. None of the original investments will be repaid. The investments in LIHTC partnerships are being accounted for using the proportional amortization method, under which we amortize the initial cost of an investment in proportion to the amount of the income tax credits and other tax benefits received, and recognize the net investment performance in the Consolidated Statements of Income as a component of income tax expense.

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The following tables present our original investment in LIHTC partnerships, the current recorded investment balance, and the unfunded liability balance of each investment at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. In addition, the tables reflect the income tax credits and operating loss tax benefits, amortization of the investment and the net impact to our income tax provision for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.

  

At June 30, 2021

  

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

 
  

Original

  

Current

  

Unfunded

  

Tax Credits

  

Amortization

  

Net

 
  

Investment

  

Recorded

  

Liability

  

and

  

of

  

Income Tax

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Commitment

  

Investment

  

Obligation

  

Benefits

  

Investments

  

Benefit

 

LIHTC Partnerships:

                        

Raymond James California Housing Opportunities Fund II

 $2,000  $588  $16  $95  $88  $7 

WNC Institutional Tax Credit Fund 38, L.P.

  1,000   269   0   47   42   5 

Merritt Community Capital Corporation Fund XV, L.P.

  2,500   728   306   107   113   (6)

California Affordable Housing Fund

  2,454   140   0   7   12   (5)

Boston Capital

  1,000   902   623   56   45   11 

Total

 $8,954  $2,627  $945  $312  $300  $12 

  

At December 31, 2020

  

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

 
  

Original

  

Current

  

Unfunded

  

Tax Credits

  

Amortization

  

Net

 
  

Investment

  

Recorded

  

Liability

  

and

  

of

  

Income Tax

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Commitment

  

Investment

  

Obligation

  

Benefits

  

Investments

  

Benefit

 

LIHTC Partnerships:

                        

Raymond James California Housing Opportunities Fund II

 $2,000  $676  $16  $99  $90  $9 

WNC Institutional Tax Credit Fund 38, L.P.

  1,000   311   0   52   43   9 

Merritt Community Capital Corporation Fund XV, L.P.

  2,500   841   316   112   109   3 

California Affordable Housing Fund

  2,454   152   0   12   19   (7)

Boston Capital

  1,000   947   987   33   24   9 

Total

 $8,954  $2,927  $1,319  $308  $285  $23 

The following tables present our generated income tax credits and operating loss tax benefits from investments in LIHTC partnerships for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.

  

For the Three Months Ended

 
  

June 30, 2021

  

June 30, 2020

 
  

Generated

  

Tax Benefits From

  

Generated

  

Tax Benefits From

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Tax Credits

  

Taxable Losses

  

Tax Credits

  

Taxable Losses

 

LIHTC Partnerships:

                

Raymond James California Housing Opportunities Fund II

 $43  $5  $43  $7 

WNC Institutional Tax Credit Fund 38, L.P.

  21   3   22   4 

Merritt Community Capital Corporation Fund XV, L.P.

  47   6   48   8 

California Affordable Housing Fund

  0   3   1   6 

Boston Capital

  22   6   11   5 

Total

 $133  $23  $125  $30 

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For the Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30, 2021

  

June 30, 2020

 
  

Generated

  

Tax Benefits From

  

Generated

  

Tax Benefits From

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Tax Credits

  

Taxable Losses

  

Tax Credits

  

Taxable Losses

 

LIHTC Partnerships:

                

Raymond James California Housing Opportunities Fund II

 $85  $10  $85  $14 

WNC Institutional Tax Credit Fund 38, L.P.

  42   5   44   8 

Merritt Community Capital Corporation Fund XV, L.P.

  95   12   96   16 

California Affordable Housing Fund

  0   7   1   11 

Boston Capital

  44   12   22   11 

Total

 $266  $46  $248  $60 

The following table reflects as of June 30, 2021, the anticipated net income tax benefit and (expense) that is expected to be recognized over the remaining lives of the investments.

(Amounts in thousands)

                        

LIHTC Partnerships:

                 

2025

     

Anticipated income tax benefit, net less

                 

and

     

amortization of investments

 

2021

  

2022

  

2023

  

2024

  

thereafter

  

Total

 

Raymond James California Housing Opportunities Fund II

 $7  $14  $11  $6  $10  $48 

WNC Institutional Tax Credit Fund 38, L.P.

  5   9   8   5   6   33 

Merritt Community Capital Corporation Fund XV, L.P.

  (6)  (13)  (9)  (2)  (12)  (42)

California Affordable Housing Fund

  (5)  (58)  0   0   0   (63)

Boston Capital

  11   24   23   23   148   229 

Total income tax benefit, net

 $12  $(24) $33  $32  $152  $205 

NOTE 6. TERM DEBT

Term debt at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 consisted of the following.

  

June 30,

  

December 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2021

  

2020

 

Term Debt:

        

FHLB borrowings

 $0  $5,000 

Subordinated Debt

  10,000   10,000 

Net term debt

 $10,000  $15,000 

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Borrowings

We have an available line of credit with the FHLB of $456.9 million subject to certain collateral requirements, namely the amount of pledged loans and investment securities. The line of credit is secured by an investment in FHLB stock, certain real estate secured loans that have been specifically pledged to the FHLB pursuant to collateral requirements, and certain pledged securities held in the Bank’s investment securities portfolio.

There were 0 borrowings outstanding from the FHLB at June 30, 2021. The Bank had $5.0 million in borrowings from the FHLB at December 31, 2020 that bore no interest and were fully repaid during the first quarter of 2021. The average balance outstanding on FHLB term advances during the six months ended June 30, 2021 and year ended December 31, 2020 was $1.9 million and $8.3 million, respectively. The maximum amount outstanding from the FHLB at any month end during the six months ended June 30, 2021 and year ended December 31, 2020 was $5.0 million and $40.0 million, respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

As of June 30, 2021, the Bank was required to hold an investment in FHLB stock of $7.5 million recorded in Other Assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our investments in FHLB stock are restricted investment securities, carried at cost, evaluated for impairment, and excluded from securities accounted for under ASC Topic 320 and ASC Topic 321.

As of June 30, 2021, we have pledged $568.6 million of our commercial real estate and residential real estate loans and $52.6 million in securities as collateral for the line of credit with the FHLB.

Subordinated Debt

In December of 2015, the Holding Company issued $10.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed to floating rate Subordinated Notes due in 2025. The Subordinated Debt initially bore interest at a fixed rate of 6.88% per annum through December 19, 2020, payable semi-annually. The Subordinated Debt now bears interest at a variable rate equal to three month LIBOR plus 526 basis points, payable quarterly until the maturity date. In December of 2015, the Holding Company incurred subordinated debt issuance costs of $210 thousand, which were amortized over the initial five-year-term as additional interest expense.

The Subordinated Debt is subordinate and junior in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all existing and future claims of creditors and depositors of the Holding Company and its subsidiaries, whether now outstanding or subsequently created. The Subordinated Debt ranks equally with all other unsecured subordinated debt, except any which by its terms is expressly stated to be subordinated to the Subordinated Debt. The Subordinated Debt ranks senior to all preferred stock and common stock of the Holding Company and all future junior subordinated debt obligations. The Subordinated Debt is recorded as term debt on the Holding Company’s balance sheet; however, for regulatory purposes, it is treated as Tier 2 capital by the Holding Company.

The Subordinated Debt will mature on December 10, 2025 but may be repaid at the Holding Company’s option and with regulatory approval at any time.

Federal Funds

We have entered into nonbinding unsecured federal funds line of credit agreements with three financial institutions to support short-term liquidity needs. The lines totaled $75.0 million at June 30, 2021 and had interest rates ranging from 0.17% to 0.35%. Advances under the lines are subject to funds availability, continued borrower eligibility, and may have consecutive day usage restrictions. The credit arrangements are reviewed and renewed annually. At June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had 0 outstanding advances on any of the Bank’s federal funds lines of credit.

Federal Reserve Bank

We have an available line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank totaling $26.8 million at June 30, 2021, subject to collateral requirements, namely the amount of certain pledged loans. At June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had 0 outstanding advances on our line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank. As of June 30, 2021, we have pledged $48.2 million of our commercial loans as collateral for the credit line with the Federal Reserve Bank.

NOTE 7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk

Our consolidated financial statements do not reflect various commitments and contingent liabilities that arise in the normal course of our business and involve elements of credit, liquidity, and interest rate risk. In the normal course of business, we are party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet credit risk to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and financial guarantees. These instruments involve elements of credit and interest rate risk similar to the amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The contract or notional amounts of these instruments reflect the extent of our involvement in particular classes of financial instruments.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The following table presents a summary of our commitments and contingent liabilities at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

(Amounts in thousands)

 

June 30, 2021

  

December 31, 2020

 

Commitments:

        

Commitments to extend credit

 $287,492  $259,980 

Standby letters of credit

  10,863   4,423 

Affordable housing grant sponsorships

  3,338   3,338 

Access to housing and economic assistance for development grant sponsorships

  90   90 

Total commitments and contingent liabilities

 $301,783  $267,831 

We were not required to perform on any financial guarantees during the six months ended June 30, 2021 or during the year ended December 31, 2020. At June 30, 2021, approximately $10.7 million of standby letters of credit will expire within one year, and $158 thousand will expire thereafter.

Affordable Housing Grants and Access to Housing and Economic Assistance for Development Grant Sponsorships

In fulfilling our CRA responsibilities, we are a sponsor for various nonprofit organizations that receive cash grants from the FHLB. Those grants require the nonprofit organization to comply with stipulated conditions of the grant over specified periods of time which typically vary from 10 to 15 years. If the nonprofit organization fails to comply, FHLB can require us to refund the amount of the grant to FHLB. To mitigate this contingent credit risk, our Credit Administration underwrites the financial strength of the nonprofit organization and reviews their systems of internal control to determine, as best as possible, that they will comply with the conditions of the grant.

 

Death Benefit Agreement

 

The Company has entered into contractsagreements with certain employees to pay a cash benefit to designated beneficiaries following the death of the employee. The payment will be made only if, at the time of death, the deceased employee was employed by the Bank and the Bank owned a life insurance policy on the employee’semployee’s life. Depending on specific facts and circumstances, the payment amount can vary up to a maximum of $225,000$225 thousand per employee.employee and may be taxable to the beneficiary. Neither the employeesemployee nor the designated beneficiaries have a claim against the Bank’s life insurance policy on the employee’s life.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

We are involved in various pending and threatened legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. Webusiness and if necessary, we maintain reserves for losses from legal actions, which are both probable and estimable. In our opinion, the disposition of claims currently pending will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

We grant many loans collateralized by real estate construction, commercial, and installment loans to customers throughout northern California.estate. In our judgment, a concentration exists in real estate related loans, which represented approximately 76% and 75% 84% of our gross loan portfolio (89% excluding PPP loans) and 77% of our gross loan portfolio (86% excluding PPP loans) at SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2021 and December 31, 2016, 2020, respectively. We underwrite real estate loans in accordance with loan policies that set underwriting criteria, including property types, loan-to-value limits and minimum debt service coverage ratios. We employ a variety of real estate concentration risk management tools including monitoring of limits on concentration levels, limits by property type and geography, annual property reviews including site visits and portfolio stress testing.

 

Commercial real estate concentrations are managed to assure wide geographic and business diversity. Although management believeswe believe such concentrations have no more than the normal risk of collectability, a substantial decline in the economy in general, material increases in interest rates, changes in tax policies, tightening credit or refinancing markets, or a decline in real estate values in our principal market areas in particular, could have an adverse impact on the repayment of these loans. PersonalBusiness and businesspersonal incomes, cash flows from rental operations, proceeds from the sale of real property, or proceeds from refinancing, represent the primary sources of repayment for a majority of these loans.

 

We recognize the credit risks inherent in dealing with other depository institutions. Accordingly, to prevent excessive exposure to other depository institutions in aggregate or to any single correspondent,individually, we have established general standards for selecting correspondent banks as well as internal limits for allowable exposure to other depository institutions in aggregate or to any single correspondent.individually. In addition, we have an investment policy that sets forth limitations that apply to all investments with respect to credit rating and concentrations with an issuer.

 

NOTE 9. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The following table presents activity in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

  

Unrealized

  

Accumulated Other

 
  

(Losses) Gains on

  

Comprehensive

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Securities

  

(Loss) Income

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2016

 $(659) $(659)

Comprehensive income three months ended March 31, 2017

  256   256 

Comprehensive income three months ended June 30, 2017

  915   915 

Comprehensive loss three months ended September 30, 2017

  (41)  (41)

Accumulated other comprehensive income as of September 30, 2017

 $471  $471 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 8. LEASES

We lease nine locations under non-cancelable operating leases. The leases contain various provisions for increases in rental rates based on predetermined escalation schedules. Substantially all of the leases include the option to extend or terminate the lease term one or more times following expiration of the initial term at a rental rate established in the lease. For leases where we are reasonably certain that we will exercise the option to renew the lease, we have recognized those options in our right-of-use lease asset and liability. We had no other (financing, short-term or variable) lease arrangements during the current period or the prior year.

We have recorded a liability in Other Liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets representing the present value of the remaining minimum lease payments and we have recorded an offsetting right-of-use asset in Other Assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The present value calculation uses a discount rate, which is based on our incremental borrowing rate. The right-of-use asset was also reduced for amounts recognized under the previous accounting requirements. The following table presents information regarding our leases as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

  

June 30,

  

December 31,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2021

  

2020

 

Leases:

        

Right-of-use lease asset

 $2,149  $2,547 

Lease liability

 $2,399  $2,848 

Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (in years)

  4.05   4.29 

Weighted Average Discount Rate

  2.96

%

  2.93

%

Lease expenses are recorded on a straight-line basis over the life of each lease. Lease expense and cash paid on leases are presented in the following table for the periods indicated.

  

For the Three Months Ended

  

For the Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Leases:

                

Operating lease expense

 $218  $212  $437  $429 

Cash paid for operating leases

 $245  $234  $488  $480 

 

The following table presents activity in accumulated other comprehensive incomesets forth, as of June 30, 2021, the future minimum lease cash payments under non-cancelable operating leases and a reconciliation of the undiscounted cash flows to the operating lease liability.

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Amount

 

Due in:

    

2021

 $490 

2022

  885 

2023

  327 

2024

  280 

2025

  218 

2026

  218 

Thereafter

  140 

Total undiscounted future minimum lease cash payments

  2,558 

Present value adjustment

  (159)

Lease liability

 $2,399 

There were no lease-related non-cash financing activities for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Accumulated Other

 
  

Gains on

  

Losses on

  

Comprehensive

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Securities

  

Derivatives

  

(Loss) Income

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 31, 2015

 $1,142  $(1,396) $(254)

Comprehensive income three months ended March 31, 2016

  50   1,396   1,446 

Comprehensive income three months ended June 30, 2016

  519      519 

Comprehensive loss three months ended September 30, 2016

  (222)     (222)

Accumulated other comprehensive income as of September 30, 2016

 $1,489  $  $1,489 

2021 or 2020.

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income is reported net of tax. Detailed information on the tax effects of the individual components of comprehensive income are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

NOTE 10. DERIVATIVES

During March of 2016, we paid off the $75.0 million Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco borrowing (the “hedged instrument”) and terminated all of our interest rate swaps (active and forward starting). Prior to the time of termination, a $2.3 million unrealized pretax loss on swaps was carried in OtherLiabilities in ourConsolidated Balance Sheets. At termination, we immediately reclassified the loss to noninterest expense.

For derivative financial instruments accounted for as hedging instruments, we formally designate and document, at inception, the financial instrument as a hedge of a specific underlying exposure, the risk management objective, and the manner in which the effectiveness of the hedge will be assessed. We formally assess both at inception and at each reporting period thereafter, whether the derivative financial instruments used in hedging transactions are effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of the related underlying exposures. Any ineffective portion of the changes in cash flow of the instruments is recognized immediately into earnings.

ASC 815-10, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”) requires companies to recognize all derivative instruments as assets or liabilities at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. In accordance with ASC 815, we designated our interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges of certain active and forecasted variable rate Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco advances. Changes in the fair value of the hedging instrument, except any ineffective portion, are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income until earnings are impacted by the hedged instrument. No components of our hedging instruments are excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness in hedging exposure to variability in cash flows.

Classification of the gain or loss in the Consolidated Statements of Income upon release from accumulated other comprehensive income is the same as that of the underlying exposure. We discontinue the use of hedge accounting prospectively when (1) the derivative instrument is no longer effective in offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows of the underlying hedged item; (2) the derivative instrument expires, is sold, terminated, or exercised; or (3) designating the derivative instrument as a hedge is no longer appropriate. When we discontinue hedge accounting because it is no longer probable that an anticipated transaction will occur in the originally expected period, or within an additional two-month period thereafter, changes to fair value that were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income are recognized immediately in earnings.

The following table summarizes the losses recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, and their locations within the Consolidated Statements of Income.

(Amounts in thousands)

      

Description

 

Consolidated Statement of Income Location

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

 

Interest rate swap (1)

 

Interest on term debt

 $396 

Forward starting interest rate swap - terminated(2)

 

Other noninterest expense

  2,325 

Total

 $2,721 

(1) Losses represent tax effected amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income pertaining to net settlements recorded during the period on active interest rate swaps.

(2) Losses represent tax effected amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income pertaining to the terminated active and forward starting interest rate swaps.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, $1.6 million in losses on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income were reclassified into earnings.

Derivative financial instruments contain an element of credit risk if counterparties are unable to meet the terms of the contract. Credit risk associated with derivative financial instruments is measured as the net replacement cost should the counterparties fail to perform under the terms of those contracts. Assuming no recoveries of underlying collateral, credit risk is measured by the market value of the derivative financial instrument.

The contracts with the derivative counterparties contain a provision where if we fail to maintain our status as a well/adequately capitalized institution, then the counterparty could terminate the derivative positions and we would be required to settle our obligations under the agreements. Similarly, we could be required to settle our obligations under certain of our agreements if specific regulatory events occur, such as if we were issued a prompt corrective action directive or a cease and desist order, or if certain regulatory ratios fall below specified levels.

NOTE 11.9. FAIR VALUES

 

The following table presentstables present estimated fair values of our financial instruments as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2021 and December 31, 2016, 2020, whether or not recognized or recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The table indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques we utilized to determine such fair value.

Non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities defined by the FASB ASC 820,Fair Value Measurement,, such as Bank premises and equipment, deferred taxes and other liabilities are excluded from the table. In addition, we have not disclosed the fair value of financial instruments specifically excluded from disclosure requirements of FASB ASC 825,Financial Instruments,, such as bank-owned life insurance policies.

 

 

Carrying

  

Fair Value Measurements Using

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Carrying

  

Fair Value Measurements Using

  

Amounts

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

September 30, 2017

 

Amounts

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

June 30, 2021

        

Financial assets

                 

Cash and cash equivalents

 $85,631  $85,631  $  $  $177,118  $177,118  $0  $0 

Securities available-for-sale

 $232,494  $  $232,494  $  $579,664  $0  $579,664  $0 

Securities held-to-maturity

 $30,724  $  $31,882  $ 

Net loans

 $814,952  $  $  $815,987  $1,074,102  $0  $0  $1,090,134 

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco stock

 $4,537  $4,537  $  $ 

FHLB stock

 $7,463  $7,463  $0  $0 

Financial liabilities

                 

Deposits

 $1,062,785  $  $1,062,432  $  $1,697,338  $0  $1,697,887  $0 

Term debt

 $17,550  $  $17,761  $  $10,000  $0  $10,043  $0 

Junior subordinated debenture

 $10,310  $  $9,468  $  $10,310  $0  $10,152  $0 

 

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Carrying

  

Fair Value Measurements Using

 

December 31, 2016

 

Amounts

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Financial assets

                

Cash and cash equivalents

 $68,407  $68,407  $  $ 

Securities available-for-sale

 $175,174  $  $175,174  $ 

Securities held-to-maturity

 $31,187  $  $31,374  $ 

Net loans

 $793,991  $  $  $797,114 

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco stock

 $4,465  $4,465  $  $ 

Financial liabilities

                

Deposits

 $1,004,666  $  $1,004,729  $ 

Term debt

 $18,733  $  $18,726  $ 

Junior subordinated debenture

 $10,310  $  $9,077  $ 

  

Carrying

  

Fair Value Measurements Using

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Amounts

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

December 31, 2020

                

Financial assets

                

Cash and cash equivalents

 $106,986  $106,986  $0  $0 

Securities available-for-sale

 $446,880  $0  $446,880  $0 

Net loans

 $1,123,051  $0  $0  $1,138,095 

FHLB stock

 $7,380  $7,380  $0  $0 

Financial liabilities

                

Deposits

 $1,542,779  $0  $1,544,009  $0 

Term debt

 $15,000  $0  $15,536  $0 

Junior subordinated debenture

 $10,310  $0  $10,552  $0 

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

 

Level 1 valuations utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access.

 

Level 2 valuations utilize inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 valuations include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Level 3 valuations are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include the use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

 

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

We maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument for which it is practical to estimate that value:

Cash and Cash Equivalents – The carrying amounts reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash and cash equivalents are a reasonable estimate of fair value. The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the relatively short term between the origination of the instrument and its expected realization. Therefore, we believe the measurement of fair value of cash and cash equivalents is derived from Level 1 inputs.

Securities – Investment securities fair values are based on quoted market prices, where available, and are classified as Level 1. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are estimated using quoted market prices or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique, used widely by the industry that relies on the securities relationship to other benchmark securities, and are classified as Level 2.

Net Loans – For variable rate loans that re-price frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. For fixed rate loans, projected cash flows are discounted back to their present value based on specific risk adjusted spreads to the U.S. Treasury Yield Curve, with the rate determined based on the timing of the cash flows. The ALLL is considered a reasonable estimate of loan discount for credit quality concerns. Given that there are commercial loans with specific terms that are not readily available; we believe the fair value of loans is derived from Level 3 inputs.

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco stock The carrying value of Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco stock approximates fair value as the shares can only be redeemed by the issuing institution at par. We measure the fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco stock using Level 1 inputs.

Deposits – We measure fair value of maturing deposits using Level 2 inputs. The fair values of deposits were derived by discounting their expected future cash flows based on the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco yield curves, and maturities. We obtained Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco yield curve rates as of the measurement date, and believe these inputs fall under Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Deposits with no defined maturities, the fair values are the amounts payable on demand at the respective reporting date.

Term Debt For variable rate term debt, the carrying value approximates fair value. The fair value of fixed rate term debt is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using market rates at the reporting date, of which similar debt would be issued with similar credit ratings as ours and similar remaining maturities. We measure the fair value of term debt using Level 2 inputs.

Junior subordinated debenture – The fair value of the subordinated debenture is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using market rates at the reporting date, of which similar debentures would be issued with similar credit ratings as ours and similar remaining maturities. At September 30, 2017, future cash flows were discounted at 3.17%. We measure the fair value of subordinated debentures using Level 2 inputs.

Commitments – Loan commitments and standby letters of credit generate ongoing fees, which are recognized over the term of the commitment period. In situations where the borrower’s credit quality has declined, we record a reserve for these unfunded commitments. Given the uncertainty in the likelihood and timing of a commitment being drawn upon, a reasonable estimate of the fair value of these commitments is the carrying value of the related unamortized loan fees plus the reserve, which is not material. As such, no disclosures are made on the fair value of commitments.

We use fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. Available-for-sale securities and derivatives are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. From time to time, we may be required to record at fair value other assets on a nonrecurring basis, such as collateral dependent impaired loans and certain other assets including OREO or goodwill. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments involve the application of lower of cost or fair value accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The following table presents the quantitative information about our assets and liabilities measured atused to fair value on a recurring basis, and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques we utilized to determine such fair value, as of Septemberour net loans at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.2021.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Fair Value at September 30, 2017

 

Recurring Basis

 

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Available-for-sale securities

                

U.S. government and agencies

 $36,474  $  $36,474  $ 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

  53,850      53,850    

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  105,224      105,224    

Corporate securities

  6,968      6,968    

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  26,148      26,148    

Other investment securities (1)

  3,830      3,830    

Total assets measured at fair value

 $232,494  $  $232,494  $ 

(1) Principally consists of residential mortgage-backed securities issued by both by governmental and nongovernmental agencies securities.

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

Unobservable Inputs

 

Range (Weighted Average)

Probability of Default (PD)

 0%-100%-(2.46%)

Loss Given Default (LGD)

 0%-75.53%-(12.45%)

Prepayment Rate

 0%-27.77%-(11.14%)

Discount Rate

 1%-8.57%-(4.01%)

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Fair Value at December 31, 2016

 

Recurring Basis

 

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Available-for-sale securities

                

U.S. government and agencies

 $10,354  $  $10,354  $ 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

  59,428  $   59,428    

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  69,604      69,604    

Corporate securities

  16,116      16,116    

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  15,514      15,514    

Other investment securities (1)

  4,158      4,158    

Total assets measured at fair value

 $175,174  $  $175,174  $ 

(1) Principally consists of residential mortgage-backed securities issued by both by governmental and nongovernmental agencies securities.

RecurringRecurring Items

 

Debt Securities The available-for-sale securities amount in the recurring fair value table above represents securities that have been adjusted to their fair values. For these securities, we obtain fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions among other things. We have determined that the source of these fair values falls within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

The following tables present information about our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques we utilized to determine such fair value, as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Fair Value at June 30, 2021

 

Recurring Basis

 

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Available-for-sale securities:

                

U.S. government and agencies

 $29,691  $0  $29,691  $0 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  136,467   0   136,467   0 

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  317,842   0   317,842   0 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  52,718   0   52,718   0 

Other asset-backed securities

  42,946   0   42,946   0 

Total assets measured at fair value

 $579,664  $0  $579,664  $0 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Fair Value at December 31, 2020

 

Recurring Basis

 

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Available-for-sale securities:

                

U.S. government and agencies

 $32,994  $0  $32,994  $0 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  108,366   0   108,366   0 

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  240,478   0   240,478   0 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  28,074   0   28,074   0 

Other asset-backed securities

  36,968   0   36,968   0 

Total assets measured at fair value

 $446,880  $0  $446,880  $0 

Transfers Between Fair Value Hierarchy Levels

 

Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized on the actual date of the event or circumstance that caused the transfer. There were no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy during the ninethree and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 2021 or the year ended December 31, 2016.2020.

 

Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basisitems

 

We may be required, from time to time, to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These adjustments to fair value generally result from the application of lower of cost or fair value accounting or write-downs of individual assets due to impairment. The following three tables present information about our assets and liabilities at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis for which a nonrecurring change in fair value has been recorded during the reporting period.

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The amounts disclosed below present the fair values at the time the nonrecurring fair value measurements were made, and not necessarily the fair values as of the date reported upon.

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Fair Value at September 30, 2017

 

Nonrecurring basis

 

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Collateral dependent impaired loans

 $830  $  $  $830 

Other real estate owned

  22         22 

Total assets measured at fair value

 $852  $  $  $852 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Fair Value at December 31, 2016

 

Nonrecurring basis

 

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Collateral dependent impaired loans

 $1,587  $  $  $1,587 

Other real estate owned

  219         219 

Total assets measured at fair value

 $1,806  $  $  $1,806 

The following table presents the losses resulting from nonrecurring fair value adjustments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 related to assets outstanding at September 30, 2017 and 2016.

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

Fair value adjustments

 

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Collateral dependent impaired loans

 $43  $15  $63  $1,068 

Other real estate owned

  35      35   71 

Total

 $78  $15  $98  $1,139 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, collateral dependent impaired loans with a carrying amount of $893 thousand were written down to their fair value of $830 thousand resulting in a $63 thousand adjustment to the ALLL.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, one OREO property with an aggregate carrying value of $57 thousand outstanding at period end was written down to its fair value of $22 thousand, resulting in a $35 thousand adjustment to the ALLL.

Collateral Dependent Loans - The loan amounts abovebelow represent impaired, collateral dependent loans that have been adjusted to fair value during the respective reporting period. When we identify a collateral dependent loan as impaired, we measure the impairment using the current fair value of the collateral, less selling costs. Depending on the characteristics of a loan, the fair value of collateral is generally estimated by obtaining external appraisals. If we determine that the value of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, we recognize this impairment and adjust the carrying value of the loan to fair value through the ALLL.

The loss represents charge-offs or impairments on collateral dependent loans for fair value adjustments based on the fair value of collateral less estimated selling costs. The carrying value of loans fully charged off is zero. When the fair value of the collateral is based on a current appraised value,an appraisal or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised valueother estimate and there is no observable market price, we record the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3.3 fair value. Impaired loan valuations are adjusted for estimated selling costs ranging from 8% to 10% based off the adjusted fair value of the property.

 

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OREO - The OREO amount above representsamounts below represent impaired real estate that has been adjusted to fair value during the respective reporting period. The loss represents impairments on OREO for fair value adjustments based on the fair value of the real estate. The determination of fair value is based on recent appraisals of the foreclosed properties, which take into account recent sales prices adjusted for unobservable inputs, such as opinions provided by local real estate brokers and other real estate experts. OREO fair values are adjusted for estimated selling costs between 8% and 34%.of 25% based off the adjusted fair value of the property. We record OREO as a nonrecurring Level 3.3 fair value.

 

The following tables present information about our assets and liabilities at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 for which a nonrecurring change in fair value has been recorded during the reporting period. In addition, the tables reflect the losses resulting from nonrecurring fair value adjustments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 related to assets outstanding at June 30, 2021 and 2020.

      

For the Three Months

Ended

  

For the Six Months

Ended

 
  

At June 30, 2021

  

June 30, 2021

  

June 30, 2021

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Fair Value (1)

  

Fair Value Adjustments

 

Other real estate owned

 $0  $0  $8 

Total assets measured at fair value

 $0  $0  $8 

(1) Fair value is presented on a nonrecurring basis - Level 3.

      

For the Three Months

Ended

  

For the Six Months

Ended

 
  

At December 31, 2020

  

June 30, 2020

  

June 30, 2020

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Fair Value (1)

  

Fair Value Adjustments

 

Collateral dependent impaired loans

 $2,755  $145  $145 

Other real estate owned

  8   0   6 

Total assets measured at fair value

 $2,763  $145  $151 

(1) Fair value is presented on a nonrecurring basis - Level 3.

During the six months ended June 30, 2020, collateral dependent impaired loans with a carrying value of $2.5 million were written down to their fair value of $2.4 million resulting in a $145 thousand adjustment to the ALLL.

During the six months ended June 30, 2020, one loan with an aggregate carrying value of $14 thousand was written down to its fair value of $8 thousand, resulting in a $6 thousand adjustment to the ALLL when the underlying property was transferred to OREO. The property was reevaluated during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and sold in April 2021, resulting in an $8 thousand write-down of OREO.

Limitations

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and other information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time, our entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of our financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment, and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

 

Fair value estimates are based only on current on and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate theinstruments. Our fair value ofestimates do not include any adjustment for anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments.business. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in any of the estimates.

 

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NOTE 12. PURCHASE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS10. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

 

WeGoodwill and other intangibles, net consisted of the following at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

  

June 30,

  

December 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2021

  

2020

 

Goodwill and Other Intangibles:

  ��     

Goodwill

 $11,671  $11,671 

Core deposit intangibles

  6,125   6,125 

Domain name

  32   32 

Accumulated amortization

  (2,496)  (2,113)

Goodwill and other intangibles, net

 $15,332  $15,715 

Goodwill

Goodwill results from a business combination, and is calculated as the amount of consideration paid in excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired in a transaction. Goodwill is considered to have an ongoing agreement to purchaseindefinite life and is therefore not amortized. It is reviewed annually for impairment, or more frequently if required by circumstances known as triggering events. At June 30, 2021, goodwill totaled $11.7 million.

Core Deposit Intangibles

Acquired core deposits provide value as a maximum par valuesource of $50.0 million in unsecured consumer home improvement loansbelow market rate funds and the realization of interest cost savings is a fundamental rationale for assuming these deposit liabilities. The cost savings is defined as the difference between the cost of funds on our new deposits (i.e., interest and net maintenance costs) and the cost of an equal amount of funds from an alternative source having a third party originator. The loans are purchased without recourse or servicing rights. As we receive principal payments on these purchased loans,similar term as the new loans are purchased and the outstanding par value remains at approximately $50.0 million. For the period from May 12, 2014 through September 30, 2017, we have paid aggregate cash totaling $114.6 million, and received aggregate cash repayments of $66.8 million for $47.8 million in net loans outstanding. We record the acquired loansdeposit base. Our core deposit intangibles were recorded at fair value atwhich was derived using the timeincome approach and represent the present value of the purchase.cost savings over the projected term of our new deposit base. The core deposit intangible is being amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated eight-year life, and is evaluated annually for impairment.

 

The following table sets forth, as of June 30, 2021, the total estimated future amortization of intangible assets:

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Amount

 

Amortization:

    

2021

 $383 

2022

  766 

2023

  766 

2024

  581 

2025

  544 

2026 and thereafter

  589 

Total

 $3,629 

NOTE 13. BRANCH ACQUISITION11. MERGER

 

On March 11, 2016, we completedPending Merger with Columbia Banking System, Inc.

As announced by the purchaseCompany on June 23, 2021 and reported in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 24, 2021 (the “Current Report”), the Company has entered into an Agreement and Plan of fiveMerger dated June 23, 2021 (the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, the Company will merge with and into Columbia (the “Merger”), with Columbia as the surviving entity.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, at the date and time when the Merger becomes effective (the “Effective Time”), the Bank of America branchesCommerce shareholders will have the right to receive, in northern California.respect of each share of common stock of Bank of Commerce (“Bank of Commerce Common Stock”), a number of common shares of Columbia (“Columbia Common Stock”) equal to the Exchange Ratio (as defined below), subject to adjustments as set forth in the Merger Agreement (the “Merger Consideration”). “Exchange Ratio” means 0.40 of a share of Columbia Common Stock per each share of Bank of Commerce Common Stock subject to certain potential adjustments. Based on Columbia’s closing stock price on June 23, 2021, the aggregate merger consideration is valued at $266.0 million, which includes $265.6 million of Columbia common stock to be issued to Bank of Commerce shareholders and $400 thousand of cash to be paid to option holders. The acquired branches are located in Colusa, Willows, Orland, Corning, and Yreka. The Bank also acquired three offsite ATM locations in Williams, Orland and Corning. The Bank paid cashvalue of the merger consideration will fluctuate until closing based on the value of $6.7 million and acquired $155.2 million in assets, primarily cash and premises. The Bank assumed $149.2 million in liabilities, primarily deposits.Columbia’s stock.

 

The transaction provided a new sourceis expected to close in the fourth quarter of low cost core deposits2021, and allowed us to execute our plan to reconfigure our balance sheet. On March 14, 2016, we utilized a portionits completion is contingent upon approval from BOCH’s shareholders, the receipt of that new liquidity to reduce our reliance on wholesale funding sources repaying $75.0 million of Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco hedged term debtother customary regulatory approvals, and redeeming $17.5 million of brokered time deposits.other customary closing conditions.

 

The transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and consideration exchanged were recorded at estimated fair values on the acquisition date. The Bank engaged third party specialists to assist in valuing certain assets, including the real estate and the core deposit intangible that resulted from the acquisition.

The contribution of the acquired operations of the five former Bank of America offices was immaterial. Therefore, disclosure of supplemental pro forma financial information and prior period comparisons were deemed neither practical nor meaningful. Additionally, the acquired operation was not considered a “significant business combination” as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Branch acquisition costs recorded during the year ended December 31, 2016 were $580 thousand. The following table provides an assessment of the consideration transferred, assets purchased, and the liabilities assumed.

      

Fair Value and

     
  

As Recorded by

  

Other Merger

     
  

Bank of

  

Related

  

As Recorded by

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

America

  

Adjustments

  

the Company

 

Consideration paid:

            

Cash paid

         $6,656 

Total consideration

         $6,656 
             

Assets acquired:

            

Cash and cash equivalents

 $149,067  $  $149,067 
             

Premises and equipment, net

  1,835   2,355   4,190 
             

Other assets

  201      201 

Core deposit intangible

     1,772   1,772 

Total assets acquired

 $151,103  $4,127  $155,230 
             

Liabilities assumed:

            

Deposits

 $149,047  $  $149,047 
             

Other liabilities

  20   172   192 

Total liabilities assumed

 $149,067  $172  $149,239 

Net identifiable assets acquired over liabilities assumed

 $2,036  $3,955  $5,991 

Goodwill

         $665 

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ItemItem 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Forward Looking Statements and Risk Factors

 

This report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’smanagement’s current beliefs and assumptions, and on information available to management as of the date of this document. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of the Company set forth under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

 

Forward-looking statements may also include statements in which words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “considers” or similar expressions or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would” and “could” and other comparable words or phrases of a future- or forward-looking nature, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The Company’s actual future results and shareholder values may differ materially from those anticipated and expressed in these forward-looking statements. Many of the factors that will determine these results and values are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict. Except as specifically noted herein all references to the “Company” refer to Bank of Commerce Holdings, a California corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries.

 

The following factors, among others, could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements:

 

Merger Related Risks

The possibility that the announced merger with Columbia does not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, shareholder or other approvals, financial tests or other conditions to closing are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all;

Due to the fluctuation in market price of Columbia Banking System, Inc. common stock, the BOCH shareholders' cannot be sure of the exact value of consideration they will receive in the Merger;

Negative reaction to the merger transaction by the Company’s customers, employees and counterparties;

Customer and employee relationships and business operations may be disrupted by the pending merger.

All Others

The strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in California in which we conduct operations;

Our inability to successfully manage our growth or implement our growth strategy;

The effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, or the Federal Reserve Board;

Continued volatility in the capital or credit markets;

The value of deferred tax assets could be significantly reduced if corporate tax rates in the U.S. decline resulting in decreased net income in the period in which the change is enacted and a reduction of regulatory capital;

Changes in the financial performance and/or condition of our borrowers;

Our concentration in real estate lending;

Developments and changes in laws and regulations, including increasedIncreased regulation of the banking industry through legislative action and revised rules and standards applied by the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the California Department of Business Oversight;Financial Protection and Innovation;

Developments and changes in Federal, state or local laws and regulations addressing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic;

The economic effects of COVID-19 or similar pandemic diseases could adversely affect our future results of operations or the market price of our stock;

Changes affecting the Small Business Administration (“SBA”), including how such changes may impact the status of our outstanding Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans;

Our inability to successfully manage our growth or implement our growth strategy;

Volatility in the capital or credit markets;

Our inability to transition from LIBOR to a substitute index;

Changes in the financial performance and/or condition of our borrowers;

Our concentration in real estate lending;

Changes in the cost and scope of insurance from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and other third parties;

Changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;

TheDeterioration in the reputation of banks and the financial services industry could deteriorate, which could adversely affect the Company's ability to obtain and maintainretain customers;

Changes in the level of our nonperforming assets and loan charge-offs;

Deterioration in values of real estate in California and the United States generally, both residential and commercial;

Possible other-than-temporary impairment of securities held by us;

ThePossible impairment of goodwill or core deposit intangibles;

Our inability to timely development ofdevelop competitive new products and services andand/or resistance to the acceptance of these products and services by new and existing customers;

The willingness of customers to substitute competitorscompetitors’ products and services for our products and services;

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Technological changes could expose us to new risks, including potential systems failures or fraud;

The effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted from time-to-time by bank regulatory agencies, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) or other accounting standards setters;

The risks presented by continued public stock market volatility, which could adversely affect the market price of the Company's common stock and the ability to grow the Company through acquisitions or raise additional capital;capital in the future;

InabilityOur inability to attract deposits and other sources of liquidity at acceptable costs;

Changes in the competitive environment among financial and bank holding companies and other financial service providers;providers, including Fintech companies;

Consolidation in the financial services industry in the Company's markets resulting in the creation of larger financial institutions that may havewith greater resources could change the competitive landscape;and decreasing opportunities to pursue acquisitions;

The loss of critical personnel and the challenge of hiring qualified personnel at reasonable compensation levels;

A natural disaster,Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunami, wildfires, droughts, floods, mudslides, hurricanes, tornados and other geologic processes;processes;

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A natural disaster outside California, could negatively impact our purchased loan portfolio or our third party loan servicers;servicers;

Unauthorized computer access, computer hacking, cyber-attacks, electronic fraudulent activity, attempted theft of financial assets, computer viruses, phishing schemes and other security problems;

Geopolitical conditions, including acts or threats of war or terrorism, actions taken by the United States or other governments in response to acts or threats of war or terrorism and/or military conflicts, which could impact business and economic conditions in the United States and abroad;

Our inability to manage the risks involved in the foregoing; and

The effects of any reputational damage to the Company resulting from any of the foregoing.

 

If our assumptions regarding one or more of the factors affecting our forward-looking information and statements proves incorrect, then our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking information and statements contained in this document and in the information incorporated by reference in this document. Therefore, we caution you not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking information and statements. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly correct, revise, or update any forward-looking statement if we later become aware that actual results are likely to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statement, except as required under federal securities laws.

Forward-looking statements should not be viewed as predictions, and should not be the primary basis upon which investors evaluate us. Any investor in our common stock should consider all risks and uncertainties discussed in “RISK FACTORS”RISK FACTORS and in “MANAGEMENT’SMANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS”OPERATIONS.

 

For additional information concerning risks and uncertainties related to the Company and its operations please refer to the Company’ss Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20162020 under the heading “Risk factors”Risk Factors. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

 

The following sections discuss significantsignificant changes and trends in the financial condition, capital resources and liquidity of the Company from December 31, 20162020 to SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2021. Also discussed are significant trends and changes in the Company’s results of operations for the ninethree and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, compared to the same periodperiods in 2016.2020. The consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this report are unaudited. The following discussion and analysis is intended to provide greater detail of the Company's financial condition and results.

 

GENERAL

 

Bank of Commerce Holdings (“HoldingCompany,” “Holding Company,” “we,” or “us”) is a corporation organized under the laws of California and a bank holding company (“BHC”) registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (“BHC Act”). with its principal offices in Sacramento, California. The Holding Company’sCompany’s principal business is to serve as a holding company for ReddingMerchants Bank of Commerce (the “Bank” and together with the Holding Company, the “Company”) which operates under two separate names (Redding Bank of Commerce and Sacramento Bank of Commerce, a division of Redding Bank of Commerce) and for Bank of Commerce Mortgage (inactive). The Bank changed its name for all operations to Merchants Bank of Commerce effective May 20, 2019. We have an unconsolidated subsidiary in Bank of Commerce Holdings Trust II, which was organized in 2005 connection with our prior issuance of trust-preferred securities. Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “BOCH.”

 

We commenced banking operations in 1982 and with the completion of the purchase ofgrew organically to four branches before purchasing five Bank of America branches during the first quarter ofin 2016 and acquiring Merchants Holding Company in 2019; we now operate nineten full service facilities, one limited service facility and one loan production office in northern California. We also operate a full service “cyber office” as identified in our summary of deposits reporting filed with the FDIC. We provide a wide range of financial services and products for business and retail customers which are competitive with those traditionally offered by banks of similar size in California. As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we operated under one primary business segment: Community Banking.

On June 23, 2021, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Columbia Banking System, Inc. that we expect to close in the fourth quarter of 2021, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including regulatory and shareholder approvals. See Note 11 Merger in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and our press release filed on form 8-K on June 24, 2021 announcing the signing of the definitive merger agreement for additional information.

 

Our principal executive office is located at 555 Capitol Mall Suite 1255, Sacramento, California 95814 and the telephone number is (800) 421-2575.

 

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EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

Financial highlights

Significant Items for the third quarterFirst Six Months of 20172021:

On June 23, 2021, we entered into a Merger Agreement with Columbia Banking System, Inc. with Columbia as the surviving entity; which was previously announced. The closing of the merger transaction is expected to occur during the fourth quarter of 2021.

The Bank continued to experience significant growth in deposits, which increased $155 million during the first six months of 2021.

Loans, exclusive of PPP loans increased $23 million during the first six months of 2021; a reversal of the decline that occurred throughout 2020.

During the first six months of 2021, we received $119.1 million in repayments on PPP loans.

During the first quarter of 2021, our largest nonaccrual borrowing relationship totaling $3.0 million (43% of nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2020) was repaid. The repayment included all principal (including $110 thousand recovery for an amount previously charged-off), $251 thousand of previously unrecorded interest and $80 thousand of reimbursed legal, appraisal and title fees.

The Company’s net interest margin declined to 3.30% for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to 3.74% for the same period a year ago.

Financial Highlights for the Second Quarter of 2021 Compared to the same quarterSame Quarter a year ago:Year Ago:

 

Performance

Net income of $2.9$4.1 million or $0.18was an increase of $292 thousand (8%) from $3.8 million earned during the same period in the prior year. Earnings of $0.25 per share – diluted for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was an increase of $510 thousand (22%$0.02 (9%) from $2.4 million or $0.18$0.23 per share – diluted earned during the same period in the prior year. Earnings per share (EPS)year and Return on Average Equity (ROAE) calculationsreflects the impact of the following:

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$817 thousand in costs for 2017 reflect the Company’s issuancesecond quarter of 2,738,096 shares ($26.8 million) in its May 2017 public offering.2021 associated with the merger with Columbia Banking System, Inc., most of which are not tax deductible.

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$1.3 million provision for loan and leases losses for the second quarter of 2020.

Return on average assets improveddecreased to 0.93%0.89% compared to 0.95% for the third quarter of 2017 compared to 0.86% forsame period in the same period in the prior year.

Return on average equity declined to 9.01% for the third quarter of 2017was unchanged at 9.26% compared to 10.10% for the same period in the prior year.

The Company’s efficiency ratio was 62.8% for the third quarter of 2017 compared to 69.6% during the same period in 2016.the prior year.

Net interest income increased $1.3 million (14%$181 thousand (1%) to $10.6$14.0 million compared to $13.8 million for the third quarter of 2017same period in the prior year.

Net interest margin declined to 3.16% compared to $9.33.64% for the same period in the prior year.

Average loans totaled $1.136 billion, a decrease of $45 million (4%) compared to average loans for the same period in the same period inprior year.

Average earning assets totaled $1.775 billion, an increase of $252 million (17%) compared to average earning assets for the same period in the prior year.

Average deposits for the three months ended September 30, 2017 totaled $1.1$1.653 billion, an increase of $94.7$247 million (10%(18%) compared to the average deposits for the same period in the prior year.

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Average loans for the three months ended September 30, 2017non-maturing deposits totaled $805.1 million,$1.514 billion, an increase of $35.8$251 million (5%(20%) compared to the average loans for the same period in the prior year.

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Average earning assets for the three months ended September 30, 2017certificates of deposit totaled $1.1 billion, an increase$139.4 million, a decrease of $126.9$3.6 million (12%(2%) compared to the average earning assets for the same period in the prior year.

The Company’s efficiency ratio was 61.5% compared to 56.1% during the same period in the prior year.

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The Company’s efficiency ratio of 61.5% for the second quarter of 2021 included $817 thousand of merger related costs, which increased the efficiency ratio by 5.4%.

Book value per common share was $10.78 at June 30, 2021 compared to $10.13 at June 30, 2020.

Tangible book value per common share was $7.77$9.87 at SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 compared to $6.84$9.17 at SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2020.

 

Credit Quality

Nonperforming assets at SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 totaled $8.3$3.8 million or 0.67%0.20% of total assets, a decrease of $2.6$2.9 million (24%(43%) since June 30, 2020. The decrease in nonperforming assets resulted from $10.9repayment of a $3.0 million or 0.98%nonaccrual borrowing relationship during the first quarter of total assets at September 30, 2016.2021.

Net loan recoveries were $4$167 thousand in the thirdsecond quarter of 20172021 compared with net loan charge-offs of $15$278 thousand for the same quarter a year ago.

There was no provision for loan and lease losses during the second quarter of 2021 compared to $1.3 million provision for loan and lease losses for the same period in 2016.a year ago. This is a result of improved asset quality metrics, net loan loss recoveries and moderation of many of our COVID-19 related credit concerns.

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Financial highlightsHighlights for the first nine monthsFirst Six Months of 2017 compared2021 Compared to the same periodSame Period a year ago:Year Ago:

 

Performance

Net income of $7.3$9.1 million or $0.49was an increase of $4.3 million (90%) from $4.8 million earned during the same period in the prior year. Earnings of $0.54 per share – diluted for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was an increase of $4.4 million (148%$0.26 (93%) per share from $3.0 million or $0.22$0.28 per share – diluted earned during the same period in the prior year. Net incomeyear and reflects the impact of the following:

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$817 thousand in costs during the first six months of 2021 associated with the merger with Columbia Banking System, Inc., most of which was not tax deductible.

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$4.2 million provision for 2016 was negatively impacted by $3.0loan and lease losses during the six months ended June 30, 2020.

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$1.1 million in non-recurring costs during the first quarter of branch acquisition and balance sheet restructuring costs, a $546 thousand other-than-temporary-impairment of an investment security and2020 associated with the write-offtermination of a $363 thousand deferred tax asset.technology management services contract and a severance agreement; both previously announced.

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1.0 million shares of common stock repurchased during the six months ended June 30, 2020.

Return on average assets improvedincreased to 0.83%1.00% compared to 0.62% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 0.37% forsame period in the same period in the prior year.

Return on average equity improvedincreased to 8.80% for the nine months ended September 30, 201710.22% compared to 4.30%5.65% for the same period in the prior year.

The Company’s efficiency ratio was 67.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to 85.1% during the same period in the prior year.

Net interest income increased $3.7$1.6 million (14%(6%) to $30.5$28.4 million compared to $26.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $26.8 million forsame period in the same period in the prior year.

Average depositsNet interest margin declined to 3.30% compared to 3.74% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 totaled $1.0 billion, an increase of $122.3 million (14%) compared to average deposits forsame period in the same period in the prior year.

Average loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 totaled $811.1 million,$1.138 billion, an increase of $66.7$31 million (9%(3%) compared to average loans for the same period in the same period in the prior year.

Average earning assets totaled $1.1$1.734 billion, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, an increase of $113.4$296 million (11%(21%) compared to average earning assets for the same period in the prior year.

Average deposits totaled $1.613 billion, an increase of $287 million (22%) compared to average earning assetsdeposits for the same period in the prior year.

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Average non-maturing deposits totaled $1.476 billion, an increase of $295 million (25%) compared to the same period in the prior year.

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Average certificates of deposit totaled $137.0 million, a decrease of $8.1 million (6%) compared to the same period in the prior year.

The Company’s efficiency ratio was 59.3% compared to 63.1% for the same period in the prior year.

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The Company’s efficiency ratio of 59.3% for the same period infirst six months of 2021 included $817 thousand of merger related costs, which increased the prior year.efficiency ratio by 2.7%.

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The Company’s efficiency ratio of 63.1% for the first six months of 2020 included $1.1 million of non-recurring costs, which increased the efficiency ratio by 3.9%.

Book value per common share was $10.78 at June 30, 2021 compared to $10.58 at December 31, 2020.

Tangible book value per common share was $7.77 at September 30, 2017 compared to $67.61$9.87 at June 30, 2017.2021 compared to $9.64 at December 31, 2020.

 

Credit Quality

Nonperforming assets at SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 totaled $8.3$3.8 million or 0.67%0.20% of total assets, a decrease of $3.8$3.2 million (42%(92% annualized) compared tosince December 31, 2016.2020. The decrease in nonperforming assets resulted from repayment of a $3.0 million nonaccrual borrowing relationship during the first quarter of 2021.

Net loan recoveries were $284 thousand during the first six months of 2021 compared with net loan charge-offs were $352of $292 thousand for the same period a year ago. Net loan recoveries during the first ninesix months of 20172021 were primarily related to the collection of previously charged-off principal from our largest nonaccrual borrower.

There was no provision for loan and lease losses during the first six months of 2021 compared with net recoveries of $669 thousand duringto $4.2 million provision for loan and lease losses for the same period in the prior year.a year ago. This is a result of improved asset quality metrics, net loan loss recoveries and moderation of many of our COVID-19 related credit concerns.

Impacts of COVID-19:

During 2020, we funded 606 loans totaling $163.5 million under the first Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). We continue to process loan forgiveness applications and, at June 30, 2021, we have 47 loans totaling $12.3 million remaining to be forgiven compared to 487 loans totaling $130.8 million at December 31, 2020.

During 2021, we funded an additional 247 loans totaling $47.3 million under the second PPP. The application period for the second PPP loan program ended on May 31, 2021. We began to process loan forgiveness applications during June, and at June 30, 2021, we have 234 loans totaling $46.7 million remaining to be forgiven.

We have experienced significant increases in deposit balances during the past year. All PPP loan funds were deposited into customer accounts at our bank and customer behavior has emphasized savings during the economic slowdown.

During the first quarter of 2021, the SBA extended their debt relief program and resumed making principal and interest payments on all of our SBA 7(a) loans, which totaled $29.0 million at June 30, 2021. Payment assistance varies by borrower, will continue for no more than eight months and is limited to a maximum $9 thousand per borrower per month.

At June 30, 2021, approximately 30% of our workforce is working remotely.

As of April 12, 2021, all of our offices have returned to pre-pandemic operating hours.

 

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SUMMARY OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES & ESTIMATES

 

Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20162020 filed with the SEC on March 15, 2017.5, 2021. Some of these significant accounting policies are considered critical and require management to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments or estimates. Critical accounting estimates are subject to risks and uncertainties and are susceptible to significant change that could have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets or on income under different assumptions and conditions. Management believes that the following policies would be considered critical under the SEC’s definition.

 

Valuation of Investments and Impairment of Securities

 

At the time of purchase, we designate a security as held-to-maturity or available-for-sale, based on our investment objectives, operational needs and intent to hold. We do not engage in trading activity. Securities designated as held-to-maturity are carried at amortized cost. We have the ability and intent to hold these securities to maturity. Securities designated as available-for-sale may be sold to implement our asset/liability management strategies and in response to changes in interest rates, prepayment rates and similar factors. Securities designated as available-for-sale are recorded at fair value and unrealized gains or losses, net of income taxes, are reported as part of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of shareholdersshareholders’ equity. Gains or losses on sale of securities are based on the specific identification method. The market value and underlyingcredit rating of theeach security is monitored forto identify changes in asset quality.

 

SecuritiesSecurity values may be adjusted to reflect changes in valuation as a result of other-than-temporary declines in value. Investments with fair values that are less than amortized costcosts are considered impaired. Impairment may result from either a decline in the financial condition of the issuing entity or in the case of fixed rate investments, from changes in interest rates. At each financial statement date, management assesses each investment to determine if impaired investments are temporarily impaired or if the impairment is other-than-temporary based upon the positive and negative evidence available. Evidence evaluated includes, but is not limited to, industry analyst reports, credit market conditions, and interest rate trends.

 

When an investment is other-than-temporarily impaired, we assess whether we intend to sell the security, or it is more likely than notmore-likely-than-not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period credit losses. If we intend to sell the security or if it is more likely than notmore-likely-than-not that we will be required to sell security before recovery of the amortized cost basis, the entire amount of other-than-temporary impairment is recognized in earnings.

 

For debt securities that are considered other-than-temporarily impaired and that we do not intend to sell and will not be required to sell prior to recovery of our amortized cost basis, we separate the amount of the impairment into the amount that is credit related (credit loss component) and the amount due to all other factors. The credit loss component is recognized in earnings and is calculated as the difference between the investment’sinvestment’s amortized cost basis and the present value of its expected future cash flows.

 

The remaining differences between the investment’sinvestment’s fair value and the present value of future expected cash flows is deemed to be due to factors that are not credit related and is recognized in other comprehensive income. Significant judgment is required in the determination of whether other-than-temporary impairment has occurred for an investment. We follow a consistent and systematic process for determining other-than-temporary impairment loss. We have designated the ALCO responsible for the other-than-temporary evaluation process.

 

The ALCO’sALCO’s assessment of whether an other-than-temporary impairment loss should be recognized incorporates both quantitative and qualitative information including, but not limited to: (1) the length of time and the extent of which the fair value has been less than amortized cost, (2) the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, (3) our intent and ability to retain the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for an anticipated recovery in value, (4) whether the debtor is current on interest and principal payments, and (5) general market conditions and industry or sector specific outlook. See Note 3 Securities in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this document for further detail on other-than-temporary impairment and the securities portfolio.

 

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses

 

The ALLL is based upon estimates of loan and lease losses and is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in the outstanding loan and lease portfolio. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and reduced by net charge-offs. In periodic evaluations of the adequacy of the allowance balance, management considers our past loan and lease loss experience by type of credit, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect thea borrower's ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, current economic conditions and other factors.

 

Management reviews the ALLL on a monthly basis and conducts a formal assessment of the adequacy of the ALLL on a quarterly basis. These assessments include the periodic re-grading of classified loans based on changes in their individual credit characteristics including delinquency, seasoning, recent financial performance of the borrower, economic factors, changes in the interest rate environment and other factors as warranted. Loans are initially graded when originated. TheyLoans are reviewed as they are renewed, when there is a new loan to the same borrower and/or when identified facts demonstrate heightened risk of default. Confirmation of the quality of our grading process is obtained by independent reviews conducted by outside consultants specifically hired for this purpose and by periodic examination by various bank regulatory agencies. Management monitors delinquent loans continuously and identifies problem loans to be evaluated individually for impairment testing. For loans that are determined impaired, formal impairment measurement is performed at least quarterly on a loan-by-loan basis.

 

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Our method for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance includes specific allowances for identified problem loans, an allowance factor for categories of credits and allowances for changing environmental factors (e.g., portfolio trends, concentration of credit, growth, economic factors). Allowances for identified problem loans are based on specific analysis of individual credits. Loss estimation factors for unimpaired loan categories are based on analysis of historical losses adjusted for changing environmental factors applicable to each loan category. Allowances for changing environmental factors are management's best estimate of the probable impact these changes would have on the loan portfolio as a whole. See Note 4 Loans in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this document for further detail on the ALLL and the loan portfolio.

Valuation of Goodwill

Goodwill results from a business combination, and is calculated as the amount of consideration paid in excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired in a transaction. Goodwill is considered to have an indefinite life and is therefore not amortized. It is reviewed annually for impairment, or more frequently if required by circumstances known as triggering events. The impairment analysis requires management to make subjective judgments. Events and factors that may significantly affect the estimates include, among others, significant adverse change in the business climate, slower growth rates or a significant and sustained decline in the price of our common stock.

We perform our analysis of goodwill at the reporting unit level analyzing factors that would impact the estimated fair value of the reporting unit compared to its carrying value. We first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired. If the qualitative assessment results indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of any reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the quantitative impairment test is performed. Various valuation methodologies are considered when completing the quantitative impairment test to determine the estimated fair value of the reporting unit which is then compared to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of the our Company (our only reporting unit) is less than its carrying amount, an impairment charge would be taken for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit.

 

Income Taxes

 

Income taxes reported in the consolidated financial statements are computed based on an asset and liability approach. We recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year, and deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences that have been recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the consolidated financial statements and the tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. We record net deferred tax assets to the extent it is more likely than notmore-likely-than-not that they will be realized. In evaluating our ability to recover the deferred tax assets, management considers all available positive and negative evidence, including projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations.

 

In projecting future taxable income, management develops assumptions including the amount of future state and federal pre-tax operating income, the reversal of temporary differences and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income and are consistent with the plans and estimates being used to manage the underlying business. We file consolidated federal and combined state income tax returns.

 

ASC 740-10-55 Income Taxes requires a two-step process that separates recognition from measurement of tax positions. We recognize the financial statement effect of a tax position when it is more likely than not,more-likely-than-not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority. The measurement process is applied only after satisfying the recognition requirement and determines what amount of a tax position will be sustainable upon a potential examination or settlement. If upon measuring, the tax position produces a range of potential tax benefits, we may claim the highest tax benefit from that range as long as it is over 50% likely to be realized using a probability analysis.

 

We believe that all of the tax positions we have taken, meet the more likely than notmore-likely-than-not recognition threshold. To the extent tax authorities disagree with these tax positions, our effective tax rates could be materially affected in the period of settlement with the taxing authorities.

 

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Fair Value Measurements

 

We use fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities, and to determine fair value disclosures. We base our fair values on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Securities available-for-sale and derivatives are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, we may be required to record certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, such as certain impaired loans held for investment, (“OREO”), core deposit intangible and goodwill. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve write-downs of individual assets due to application of lower of cost or market accounting.

 

We have established and documented a process for determining fair value. We maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements. Whenever there is no readily available market data, we use our best estimate and assumptions in determining fair value, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’smanagement’s judgment. As a result, if other assumptions had been used, our recorded earnings or disclosures could have been materially different from those reflected in these consolidated financial statements. Additional information on our use of fair value measurements and our related valuation methodologies is provided in Note 119 Fair Values in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements incorporated in this document.

 

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

ASU No. 2016-13

 

Description - In June of 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The amendments are intended to improve financial reporting by requiring timelier recording of credit losses on loans and other financial instruments held by financial institutions and other organizations. The ASU requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Financial institutions and other organizations will now use forward-looking information to better inform their credit loss estimates.

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Many of the loss estimation techniques applied today will still be permitted, although the inputs to those techniques will change to reflect the full amount of expected credit losses. Organizations will continue to use judgment to determine which loss estimation method is appropriate for their circumstances.

The ASU requires enhanced disclosures to help investors and other financial statement users to better understand significant estimates and judgments used in estimating credit losses, as well as the credit quality and underwriting standards of an organization’sorganization’s portfolio. These disclosures include qualitative and quantitative requirements that provide additional information about the amounts recorded in the financial statements. In addition, the ASU amends the accounting guidance for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration.

 

Methods and timing of adoption – The amendment is effectiveFASB has voted to delay until January 2023 the implementation of the ASU No. 2016-13 for fiscal years,smaller reporting companies as defined by the SEC. We qualify as a smaller reporting company and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early application will be permitted for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018.

Expected financial statement impact – We are currently evaluatingin light of this delay, we have postponed the provisionsimplementation of the ASU and have formed a committee for the purpose of developing a model that is compliant with the requirements under the ASU. The committee is also gathering pertinent data, consulting with outside professionals and evaluating our IT systems. Management expectsnot determined if we will implement prior to recognize a one–time cumulative effect adjustment to the allowance for loan and lease losses as of the first reporting period in which the new standard is effective. An estimate of the magnitude of the one-time adjustmentJanuary 2023 or the overall impactfinancial impact. As discussed in Note 11 Merger in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company has entered into an Agreement and Plan of this standard hasMerger with Columbia Banking System, Inc. with Columbia as the surviving entity. The transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2021; therefore, we will not yet been determined.adopt ASU No. 2016-13.

 

ASU No. 2016-022020-04

 

Description - In FebruaryMarch of 2016,2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, 2020-04Leases (Topic 812), Reference Rate Reform (topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. This Update was issuedThe amendments provide temporary optional guidance to increase transparencyease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. The guidance provides optional expedients and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assetsexceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contract modifications and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The core principle of Topic 842 ishedging relationships, subject to meeting certain criteria, that a lessee should recognize the assets and liabilities that arise from leases. All leases create an asset and a liability for the lessee in accordance with FASB Concepts Statement No. 6, Elements of Financial Statements, and, therefore, recognition of those lease assets and lease liabilities represents an improvement over previous GAAP, which did not require lease assets and lease liabilitiesreference London Inter-Bank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") or another reference rate expected to be recognized for most leases.

Methods and timing of adoption – For public companies, the amendmentsdiscontinued. The last expedient is a one-time election to sell or transfer debt securities classified as held-to-maturity. The expedients are in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning aftereffect from March 12, 2020, through December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years.

Expected financial statement impact – Although an estimate of31, 2022. We have formed a committee to evaluate the impact of the new leasing standard has not yet been determined, the Company expects a significant new lease assetLIBOR transition and related lease liability on the balance sheet due to the number of leased properties the Company currently has that are accounted for under current operating lease guidance.

ASU No. 2016-01

Description - In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The new guidance is intended to improve the recognition and measurement of financial instruments. This ASU requires equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting, or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. In addition, the amendment requires public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes and requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset (i.e., securities or loans and receivables) on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements. This ASU also eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet. The amendment also requires a reporting organization to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument specific credit risk (also referred to as "own credit") when the organization has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments.

Methods and timing of adoption – ASU No. 2016-01 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for certain provisions.

Expected financial statement impact – The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

ASU No. 2014-09

Description - In May of 2014,statements and to facilitate the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which creates Topic 606 and supersedes Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. The core principle of Topic 606 is that an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In general, the new guidance requires companies to use more judgment and make more estimates than under current guidance, including identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation.transition.

 

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Methods and timing of adoption – The standard is effective for public entities for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 as deferred by ASU No. 2015-14; early adoption is not permitted. For financial reporting purposes, the standard allows for either full retrospective adoption, , or modified retrospective adoption. As a bank, key revenue sources, such as interest income have been identified as out of scope of this new guidance. The Company plans to adopt ASU No. 2014-09 on January 1, 2018 utilizing the modified retrospective approach.

Expected financial statement impact – Since the guidance does not apply to revenue associated with financial instruments, including loans and securities that are accounted for under other GAAP, we do not expect the new guidance to have a material impact on interest income. We are continuing our overall assessment of noninterest income revenue streams and reviewing contracts potentially affected by the ASU including fees on payroll and benefit processing, deposit related fees, interchange fees, and merchant income, to determine the potential impact the new guidance is expected to have on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

SOURCES OF INCOME

Interest Income

 

We derive our income primarily from net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income we receive on interest-earning assets and the interest expense we pay on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income is impacted by many factors that are beyond our control, including general economic conditions inflation, recession, and the policies of various governmental and regulatory agencies, the Federal Reserve Board in particular. In recent years, we originated higher volumes of longer term fixed rate loans. These loans, combined withAside from changes in market interest rates, the structure of our investment portfolio,current net interest margin will be affected by the use of floors in the pricing of our variable rate loans and funding mix caused the Company to become slightly liability sensitive, which could negatively impact earnings in a rising interest rate environment.following:

The majority of our loans are fixed rate loans or variable rate loans that are already at their floor rate. This has mitigated the impact of declining interest rates on loan yields. The yield on loans, exclusive of PPP loans, has declined 27 basis points from 4.78% for the six months ended June 30, 2020 to 4.51% for the six months June 30, 2021.

At June 30, 2021, we have 281 PPP loans totaling $59.1 million, which bear an interest rate of 1.00%. The yield on PPP loans is highly dependent on fees earned over the life of the loans. When PPP loans are forgiven and repaid before the end of the loan term, we accelerate recognition of the unamortized loan fee, which increases the average yield on PPP loans for the quarter of forgiveness. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the average yield for PPP loans was 4.85%, including $2.2 million, in fees ($1.6 million of which was accelerated). At June 30, 2021, net loan fees totaling $142 thousand remain to be earned from loans in the first PPP loan program. We anticipate that most of these fees will be recognized during the third quarter of 2021. At June 30, 2021, net loan fees totaling $1.5 million remain to be earned from loans in the second PPP loan program, which have a five-year term.

The impact of declining interest rates has been more immediate on our investment securities portfolio and our interest-bearing deposits in other banks. Much of our investment securities portfolio is collateralized by residential and commercial real estate mortgages. The rapid decline in interest rates during 2020 prompted the refinance of many of these mortgages, which accelerated bond repayments and accelerated amortization of bond premiums, lowering yields. Additionally, the cash flows from the investment securities portfolio were reinvested at substantially lower yields. Yield on taxable securities declined from 2.61% for the six months ended June 30, 2020 to 1.61% for the six months ended June 30, 2021.

During 2020, in response to the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates by 150 to 175 basis points and has provided guidance that it expects interest rates to remain low for an extended period of time. Our average yield on interest bearing deposits in other banks decreased 49 basis points for the six months ended June 2021 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020. We have also experienced significant increased deposit balances due to PPP loan program disbursements and changes in customer behavior, which continues to place greater emphasis on savings during the current uncertain times. During the first six months of 2021, we continued to invest our increased liquidity into our investment securities portfolio, which should enhance our net interest margin and net interest income.

Cash flows from our loan and investment securities portfolio are being reinvested in the current market at significantly lower rates. Recent bond purchases have centered on longer duration investments such as longer maturity municipal bonds and lower coupon and moderate-term mortgage backed securities.

 

Net interest income reflects both the amount of earning assets we hold and our net interest margin, which is the difference between the yieldyields we receive on our earning assets and the interest raterates we pay to fund those assets. As a result, changes in either our net interest margin or the amount of earning assets we hold will affect our net interest income and earnings.

 

Increases or decreases in interest rates could adversely affect our net interest margin. Although our asset yields and funding costs tend to move in the same direction in response to changes in interest rates, one can rise or fall faster than the other, and cause our net interest margin to expand or contract. Many of our assets are tied to prime rate, so they mayindexes, which adjust faster in response to changes in interest rates. As a result, when

When market interest rates fall,begin to increase in the yieldfuture, we earn onanticipate that our interest rate risk position will be neutral to moderately liability sensitive which will remain true until sufficient rate rise allows variable rate loans to move higher off their floors.

The low interest rate environment combined with excess liquidity from increased deposits being invested in lower yielding assets may fall faster thanhas contributed to our ability to reprice a large portionlower net interest margin. Because many of our liabilities causing our net interest margin to contract.

Changes in the slope of the yield curve, the spread between short-term and long-termare already priced near historic lows with little room for further reductions, if interest rates could also reduce our net interest margin. Normally, the yield curve is upward sloping, which means that short-term rates are lower than long-term rates. Because our liabilities tend to be shorter in duration than our assets, when the yield curve flattens or even inverts,decline, we could experience pressure on our net interest margin as our cost of funds increases relative to the yield we can earn on our assets.

We assess our interest rate risk by estimating the effect of interest rate changes on our earnings under various simulated scenarios. The scenarios that differ based on assumptions including the direction, magnitude and speed of interest rate changes, and the slope of the yield curve.

 

There is always the risk that changes in interest rates could reduce our net interest income and earnings in material amounts, especially if actual conditions turn out to be materially different than simulated scenarios. For example, if interest rates rise or fall faster than we assumed or the slope of the yield curve changes, we may incur significant losses on debt securities we hold as investments. To reduce our interest rate risk, we may rebalance our investment and loan portfolios, refinance our debt andor take other strategic actions, which may result in losses or expenses.

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The following table summarizes as of June 30, 2021 when loans are projected to reprice by year and by rate index.

                      

Years 6

         
                      

Through

  

Beyond

     

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Year 1

  

Year 2

  

Year 3

  

Year 4

  

Year 5

  

Year 10

  

Year 10

  

Total

 

Rate Index:

                                

Fixed

 $59,225  $67,622  $46,869  $44,062  $39,279  $217,043  $39,971  $514,071 

Variable:

                                

Prime

  61,925   4,939   6,593   5,116   8,584   329      87,486 

5 Year Treasury

  51,583   70,562   54,639   95,601   100,033   50,097      422,515 

7 Year Treasury

  2,901   4,465   5,315               12,681 

1 Year LIBOR

  16,772                     16,772 

Other Indexes

  3,432   2,206   2,063   10,427   2,183   12,284   1,363   33,958 

Total accruing variable rate loans

  136,613   82,172   68,610   111,144   110,800   62,710   1,363   573,412 
                                 

Nonaccrual

  796   770   721   434   234   747   111   3,813 

Total

 $196,634  $150,564  $116,200  $155,640  $150,313  $280,500  $41,445  $1,091,296 

For variable rate loans, the following table summarizes those that were at or above their floor rate, and those that do not possess a contractual floor rate.

  

At June 30, 2021

 
  

With Floors

  

Without

     

(Amounts in thousands)

 

At Floor Rate

  

Above Floor Rate

  

Total

  

Floors

  

Total

 

Variable rate loans:

                    

Prime

 $43,035  $6,055  $49,090  $38,396  $87,486 

5 year Treasury

  356,362   43,826   400,188   22,327   422,515 

7 Year Treasury

  12,681      12,681      12,681 

1 Year LIBOR

     701   701   16,071   16,772 

Other Indexes

  16,639   815   17,454   16,504   33,958 

Total accruing variable rate loans

 $428,717  $51,397  $480,114  $93,298   573,412 
                     

Nonaccrual

                  3,813 

Total variable rate loans

                 $577,225 

Non Interest Income

 

We also earn noninterest income. Sources of noninterest income include fees earned on deposit related services, ATM and point of sale fees, payroll and benefit processing fees, gain on sale of available-for-sale securities, earnings on bank-owned life insurance, gains on sale of available-for-sale investment securities, and dividends on Federal Home Loan BankFHLB stock. Most of San Francisco stock.these sources of income do not vary significantly from quarter to quarter. Possible exceptions include gains on sale of available-for-sale investment securities and death proceeds from bank-owned life insurance.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

OVERVIEW

 

ThirdSecond Quarter of 20172021 Compared With ThirdSecond Quarter of 20162020

 

Net income for the thirdsecond quarter of 20172021 increased $510$292 thousand compared to the thirdsecond quarter of 2016.2020. In the current quarter, net interest income was $181 thousand higher, provision for loan and lease losses was $1.3 million higherlower and noninterest income was $36$176 thousand higher. These positive changes were partially offset by noninterest expense that was $151$1.0 million higher and a provision for income taxes that was $356 thousand higher.

First Six Months of 2021 Compared With First Six Months of 2020

Net income for the first six months of 2021 increased $4.3 million compared to the first six months of 2020. In the current year, net interest income was $1.6 million higher, provision for loan and lease losses was $4.2 million lower and noninterest income was $447 thousand higher. These positive changes were partially offset by noninterest expense that was $123 thousand higher and a provision for income taxes that was $683 thousand$1.8 million higher.

 

First Nine Months of 2017 Compared With FirstNine Months of 2016

Net income for the first nine months of 2017 increased $4.4 million compared to the same period a year ago. Net income for the current year included life insurance death benefit proceeds of $502 thousand that were not subject to income tax. Net income for 2016 was negatively impacted by $3.0 million of branch acquisition and balance sheet restructuring costs, a $546 thousand other-than-temporary-impairment of an investment security and the write-off of a $363 thousand deferred tax asset. In the current year, net interest income was $3.7 million higher, noninterest income was $1.2 million higher and noninterest expenses were $1.7 million lower. These positive changes were offset by an increase in the provision for loan and lease losses of $500 thousand, and a provision for income taxes that was $1.7 million higher.

We continued payment of our quarterly cash dividends of $0.03 per share during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. In determining the amount of dividend to be paid, management considers capital preservation objectives, expected asset growth, projected earnings, the overall dividend pay-out ratio, and the dividend yield.

Return on Average Assets and Return on Average Total Equity and Common Shareholders' Equity

 

The following table presents the returnsreturn on average assets and return on average total equity for the ninethree and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and 2016.2020. For each of the periods presented, the table includes the calculated ratios based on reported net income as shown in the Consolidated Statements of Income incorporated in this document.

 

  

For the Three Months Ended

  

For the Nine Months Ended

 
  

September 30, 2017

  

September 30, 2016

  

September 30, 2017

  

September 30, 2016

 

Return on average assets

  0.93

%

  0.86

%

  0.83

%

  0.37

%

Return on average total equity

  9.01

%

  10.10

%

  8.80

%

  4.30

%

  

For the Three Months Ended

  

For the Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30, 2021

  

June 30, 2020

  

June 30, 2021

  

June 30, 2020

 

Return on average assets

  0.89

%

  0.95

%

  1.00

%

  0.62

%

Return on average equity

  9.26

%

  9.26

%

  10.22

%

  5.65

%

 

NET INTEREST INCOME AND NET INTEREST MARGIN

 

ForDuring 2020, in response to the three months ended September 30, 2017economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates by 150 to 175 basis points and has provided guidance that it expects interest rates to remain low for an extended period of time.

Our net interest margin for the second quarter of 2021 was 3.16%, a decrease of 48 basis points compared to the same period a year ago:

Netago. Our net interest income increased $1.3 million.

Interest incomemargin for the threefirst six months ended September 30, 2017 increased $1.4 million or 14% to $11.8 million. Interest and fees on loans increased $880 thousand due to increased average loan balances and increased yield on the loan portfolio. Interest on securities increased $359 thousand and interest on interest-bearing deposits due from banks increased $196 thousand.

Interest expense for the third quarter of 2017 increased $127 thousand or 12% to $1.2 million. The increase2021 was primarily caused by an increase in the average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits.

For the nine months ended September 30, 20173.30%, a decrease of 44 basis points compared to the same period a year ago:ago.

 

NetMaintaining our net interest margin in the future will be challenging as current market pressures are anticipated to cause our yield on interest-earning assets to continue to decline and the current margin is temporarily enhanced by accelerated PPP fees.

For the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period a year ago, net interest income increased $3.7 million.$181 thousand.

 

Interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 increased $3.4 millionsecond quarter of 2021 decreased $269 thousand or 11%2% to $33.9$14.7 million. Interest and fees on loans increased $2.8 million due to increased average loan balances. Interest on securities increased $310 thousand due to increased average balances. Interest on interest bearing deposits due from banks increased $326 thousand due to increased average balances and increases in the rate we receive on interest bearing deposits.

 

Interest expense for the first nine months of 2017 decreased $285 thousand or 8% to $3.4 million. The net decrease was primarily caused by a $482 thousand decrease in interest on FHLB term debt. Late in the first quarter of 2016 all FHLB term debt was repaid and an interest rate hedge associated with $75.0 million of that debt was terminated. The decrease was partially offset by greater interest expense due to increased average balances in interest-bearing deposits.

During the second quarter of 2021, we recognized $588 thousand in accelerated net fee income on PPP loans forgiven and repaid during the quarter. These accelerated loan fees increased the average yield on loans for the second quarter of 2021 by 21 basis points and increased the net interest margin for the second quarter of 2021 by 13 basis points. There was no accelerated net fee income on PPP loans for the second quarter of 2020.

PPP loans had an average balance of $104.0 million and yield of 4.10% (1.83% excluding accelerated fee income) for the second quarter of 2021 compared to an average balance of $132.8 million and yield of 2.46% for the same period a year ago.

Excluding PPP loans, interest and fees on loans decreased $1.0 million due to a $16.7 million decrease in average loan balances and a 34 basis point decrease in average yield.

Interest on investment securities increased $520 thousand due to a $265.6 million increase in average investment securities balances partially offset by a 91 basis point decrease in average yield.

Interest on interest-bearing deposits due from banks increased $6 thousand due to a $31.6 million increase in average interest-bearing deposit balances partially offset by 1 basis point decrease in average yield.

 

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Interest expense for the second quarter of 2021 decreased $450 thousand or 37% to $764 thousand.

Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits decreased $385 thousand. Average interest-bearing demand and savings deposit balances increased $141.6 million, while average certificate of deposit balances decreased $3.6 million. The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits decreased 21 basis points from 0.43% to 0.22%.

Interest expense on FHLB borrowings decreased $5 thousand. There were no FHLB borrowings during the current quarter. Average FHLB borrowings were $16.0 million during the same period a year ago. During the second quarter of 2020, we took advantage of a program offered by the FHLB that bore no interest. The average rate paid on FHLB borrowings was 0.13% during the second quarter of 2020.

Interest expense on other term debt decreased $46 thousand. The average debt balance was essentially unchanged, while the average rate paid decreased 188 basis points.

Interest expense on junior subordinated debentures decreased $14 thousand. The average debt balance was unchanged, while the average rate paid decreased 55 basis points.

For the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period a year ago, net interest income increased $1.6 million.

 

Interest income for the first six months of 2021 increased $626 thousand or 2% to $30.0 million.

During the first six months of 2021, we recognized $1.6 million in accelerated net fee income on PPP loans forgiven and repaid during the six months ended June 30, 2021. These accelerated loan fees increased the average yield on loans for the first six months of 2021 by 28 basis points and increased the net interest margin for the first six months of 2021 by 19 basis points.

PPP loans had an average balance of $113.6 million and yield of 4.85% (2.00% excluding accelerated fee income) for the first six months of 2021 compared to an average balance of $66.4 million and yield of 2.46% for the same period a year ago.

Excluding PPP loans, interest and fees on loans decreased $1.8 million due to a $16.6 million decrease in average loan balances and a 27 basis point decrease in average yield.

During the first quarter of 2021, we recognized $251 thousand in interest income from repayment of a nonaccrual loan. The interest income recognized from that repayment increased the average yield on loans for the first quarter of 2021 by 9 basis points.

Interest on investment securities increased $663 thousand due to a $217.2 million increase in average investment securities balances partially offset by a 92 basis point decrease in average yield.

Interest on interest-bearing deposits due from banks decreased $119 thousand due to a 49 basis point decrease in average yield that was partially offset by a $47.9 million increase in average interest-bearing deposit balances.

Interest expense for the first six months of 2021 decreased $987 thousand or 38% to $1.6 million.

Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits decreased $831 thousand. Average interest-bearing demand and savings deposit balances increased $170.0 million, while average certificate of deposit balances decreased $8.1 million. The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits decreased 24 basis points from 0.48% to 0.24%.

Interest expense on FHLB borrowings decreased $5 thousand due to a $6.2 million decrease in average FHLB borrowings balance and a 12 basis point decrease in average yield. During the second quarter of 2020, we took advantage of a program offered by the FHLB that bore no interest and were fully repaid during the first quarter of 2021.

Interest expense on other term debt decreased $93 thousand. The average debt balance was essentially unchanged, while the average rate paid decreased 187 basis points.

Interest expense on junior subordinated debentures decreased $58 thousand. The average debt balance was unchanged, while the average rate paid decreased 113 basis points.

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Average Balances, Interest Income/Expense and Yields/Rates Earned/Paid

 

The following tables present condensed average balance sheet information, together with interest income and yields earned on average interest-earning assets, and interest expense and rates paid on average interest-bearing liabilities for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and 2016.2020.

 

  

For the Three Months Ended

 
  

June 30, 2021

  

June 30, 2020

 
  

Average

          

Average

         

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Balance

  

Interest (1)

  

Yield/ Rate (5)

  

Balance

  

Interest (1)

  

Yield/ Rate (5)

 

Interest-earning assets:

                        

Loans, net of PPP (2)

 $1,031,484  $11,366   4.42

%

 $1,048,139  $12,411   4.76

%

PPP loans

  104,037   1,063   4.10

%

  132,776   813   2.46

%

Taxable securities

  437,710   1,697   1.56

%

  211,195   1,329   2.53

%

Tax-exempt securities (3)

  97,637   575   2.36

%

  58,540   423   2.91

%

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

  104,152   27   0.10

%

  72,507   21   0.12

%

Average interest-earning assets

  1,775,020   14,728   3.33

%

  1,523,157   14,997   3.96

%

Cash and due from banks

  21,819           21,564         

Premises and equipment, net

  14,715           15,428         

Goodwill

  11,671           11,671         

Other intangibles, net

  3,743           4,508         

Other assets

  42,326           50,499         

Average total assets

 $1,869,294          $1,626,827         
                         

Interest-bearing liabilities:

                        

Demand - interest-bearing

 $301,052   55   0.07

%

 $261,907   85   0.13

%

Money market

  443,067   180   0.16

%

  365,368   317   0.35

%

Savings

  163,227   41   0.10

%

  138,500   95   0.28

%

Certificates of deposit

  139,391   303   0.87

%

  142,955   467   1.31

%

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco ("FHLB") borrowings

        

%

  16,044   5   0.13

%

Other borrowings

  10,000   138   5.54

%

  9,976   184   7.42

%

Junior subordinated debentures

  10,310   47   1.83

%

  10,310   61   2.38

%

Average interest-bearing liabilities

  1,067,047   764   0.29

%

  945,060   1,214   0.52

%

Noninterest-bearing demand

  606,625           497,636         

Other liabilities

  16,293           17,095         

Shareholders’ equity

  179,329           167,036         

Average liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 $1,869,294          $1,626,827         

Net interest income and net interest margin (4)

     $13,964   3.16

%

     $13,783   3.64

%

 

  

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017

  

Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

 
  

Average

          

Average

         

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Balance

  

Interest(1)

  

Yield/ Rate(5)

  

Balance

  

Interest(1)

  

Yield/ Rate(5)

 

Interest-earning assets:

                        

Net loans (2)

 $805,144  $9,887   4.87

%

 $769,354  $9,007   4.66

%

Taxable securities

  179,362   1,049   2.32

%

  114,578   689   2.39

%

Tax-exempt securities

  77,303   551   2.83

%

  73,952   552   2.97

%

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

  84,323   278   1.31

%

  61,346   82   0.53

%

Average interest-earning assets

  1,146,132   11,765   4.07

%

  1,019,230   10,330   4.03

%

Cash and due from banks

  19,143           17,018         

Premises and equipment, net

  15,362           15,941         

Other assets

  40,263           41,729         

Average total assets

 $1,220,900          $1,093,918         
                         

Interest-bearing liabilities:

                        

Interest-bearing demand

 $436,614   196   0.18

%

 $390,895   136   0.14

%

Savings deposits

  110,305   52   0.19

%

  107,210   43   0.16

%

Certificates of deposit

  204,044   567   1.10

%

  221,078   524   0.94

%

Net term debt

  17,804   292   6.51

%

  19,610   292   5.92

%

Junior subordinated debentures

  10,310   74   2.85

%

  10,310   59   2.28

%

Average interest-bearing liabilities

  779,077   1,181   0.60

%

  749,103   1,054   0.56

%

Noninterest-bearing demand

  303,314           240,418         

Other liabilities

  11,935           11,159         

Shareholders’ equity

  126,574           93,238         

Average liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 $1,220,900          $1,093,918         

Net interest income and net interest margin (4)

     $10,584   3.66

%

     $9,276   3.62

%

Tax equivalent net interest margin (3)

          3.76

%

          3.73

%

(1)Interest income on loans, is net of deferredPPP includes net fees and costs of approximately $95$249 thousand and $289$138 thousand for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and 2016,2020, respectively. Interest income on PPP loans includes $806 million and $476 thousand of net fees and costs for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

(2)Net loans Loans, net of PPP includes average nonaccrual loans of $8.6$3.9 million and $10.5$5.6 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and 2016,2020, respectively.

(3) Tax-exemptInterest income has been adjusted toand yields on tax-exempt securities are presented on a nominal basis, not on a tax equivalent basis at a 34% tax rate. The amount of such adjustments was an addition to recorded income of approximately $284 thousand for both the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.basis.

(4) Net interest margin is net interest income expressed as a percentage of average interest-earning assets. Net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 included $115 thousand and $216 thousand, respectively, in accretion of the discount on the loans acquired from Merchants Holding Company, which improved the net interest margin by 4 and 7 basis points, respectively.

(5) Yields and rates are calculated by dividing the income or expense by the average balance of the assets or liabilities, respectively, and annualizing the result.respectively.

 

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

  

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

  

For the Six Months Ended

 
 

Average

          

Average

          

June 30, 2021

  

June 30, 2020

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Balance

  

Interest(1)

  

Yield/ Rate(5)

  

Balance

  

Interest(1)

  

Yield/ Rate(5)

 
 

Average

         

Average

        

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Balance

  

Interest (1)

  

Yield/ Rate (5)

  

Balance

  

Interest (1)

  

Yield/ Rate (5)

 

Interest-earning assets:

                                    

Net loans (2)

 $811,080  $29,029   4.79

%

 $744,370  $26,254   4.71

%

Loans, net of PPP (2)

 $1,024,343  $22,913  4.51

%

 $1,040,914  $24,749  4.78

%

PPP loans

 113,562  2,731  4.85

%

 66,388  813  2.46

%

Taxable securities

  153,702   2,710   2.36

%

  119,541   2,281   2.55

%

 398,220  3,182  1.61

%

 224,300  2,911  2.61

%

Tax-exempt securities

  74,932   1,615   2.88

%

  76,315   1,734   3.04

%

Tax-exempt securities (3)

 90,038  1,086  2.43

%

 46,705  694  2.99

%

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

  66,818   548   1.10

%

  52,930   222   0.56

%

  107,716   56  0.10

%

  59,820   175  0.59

%

Average interest-earning assets

  1,106,532   33,902   4.10

%

  993,156   30,491   4.10

%

 1,733,879   29,968  3.49

%

 1,438,127   29,342  4.10

%

Cash and due from banks

  17,802           15,455          21,781       21,775      

Premises and equipment, net

  15,776           14,657          14,858       15,591      

Goodwill

 11,671       11,671      

Other intangibles, net

 3,838       4,604      

Other assets

  40,040           40,942           44,062        48,655      

Average total assets

 $1,180,150          $1,064,210          $1,830,089       $1,540,423      
                         

Interest-bearing liabilities:

                                    

Interest-bearing demand

 $426,365   528   0.17

%

 $365,917   388   0.14

%

Savings deposits

  111,258   146   0.18

%

  102,427   129   0.17

%

Demand - interest-bearing

 $298,236  113  0.08

%

 $247,641  185  0.15

%

Money market

 434,140  375  0.17

%

 336,477  720  0.43

%

Savings

 158,738  89  0.11

%

 137,002  213  0.31

%

Certificates of deposit

  209,275   1,641   1.05

%

  222,286   1,636   0.98

%

 136,969  641  0.94

%

 145,098  931  1.29

%

Net term debt

  18,644   883   6.33

%

  43,435   1,369   4.21

%

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco ("FHLB") borrowings

 1,934    

%

 8,132  5  0.12

%

Other borrowings

 10,000  275  5.55

%

 9,970  368  7.42

%

Junior subordinated debentures

  10,310   211   2.74

%

  10,310   172   2.23

%

  10,310   93  1.82

%

  10,310   151  2.95

%

Average interest-bearing liabilities

  775,852   3,409   0.59

%

  744,375   3,694   0.66

%

 1,050,327  1,586  0.30

%

 894,630  2,573  0.58

%

Noninterest-bearing demand

  280,559           214,540          584,513       459,241      

Other liabilities

  12,206           13,336          16,501       16,974      

Shareholders’ equity

  111,533           91,959         

Average liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 $1,180,150          $1,064,210         

Shareholders’ equity

  178,748        169,578      

Average liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 $1,830,089         $1,540,423        

Net interest income and net interest margin (4)

     $30,493   3.68

%

     $26,797   3.60

%

    $28,382  3.30

%

    $26,769  3.74

%

Tax equivalent net interest margin (3)

          3.78

%

          3.72

%

 

(1) Interest income on loans, is net of deferredPPP includes net fees and costs of approximately $423$453 thousand and $956$395 thousand for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and 2016,2020, respectively. Interest income on PPP loans includes $2.2 million and $476 thousand of net fees and costs for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

(2) Net loansLoans, net of PPP includes average nonaccrual loans of $9.7$5.0 million and $10.7$5.5 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and 2016,2020, respectively.

(3) Tax-exemptInterest income has been adjusted toand yields on tax-exempt securities are presented on a nominal basis, not on a tax equivalent basis at a 34% tax rate. The amount of such adjustments was an addition to recorded income of approximately $832 thousand and $893 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.basis.

(4)Net interest margin is net interest income expressed as a percentage of average interest-earning assets. Net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 included $225 thousand and $379 thousand, respectively, in accretion of the discount on the loans acquired from Merchants Holding Company, which improved the net interest margin by 4 and 7 basis points, respectively.

(5) Yields and rates are calculated by dividing the income or expense by the average balance of the assets or liabilities, respectively, and annualizing the result.respectively.

 

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Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income

 

The following table setstables set forth a summary of the changes in tax equivalent net interest income due to changes in average asset and liability balances (volume variance) and changes in average rates (rate variance) for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and 2016.2020. Changes in tax equivalent interest income and expense, which are not specifically attributable specifically to either volume or rate, are allocated proportionately between both variances. Interest income and yields on tax-exempt securities are presented on a nominal basis; not on a tax equivalent basis.

 

  

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Over
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Volume

  

Rate

  

Total

 

Increase in interest income:

            

Net loans

 $430  $450  $880 

Taxable securities

  378   (18)  360 

Tax-exempt securities (1)

  (180)  179   (1)

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

  40   156   196 

Total increase

  668   767   1,435 
             

Increase (decrease) in interest expense:

            

Interest-bearing demand

  17   43   60 

Savings deposits

  1   8   9 

Certificates of deposit

  (35)  78   43 

Net term debt

  (26)  26    

Junior subordinated debentures

     15   15 

Total (decrease) increase

  (43)  170   127 

Net increase (decrease)

 $711  $597  $1,308 
  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 Over
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Volume

  

Rate

  

Net Change

 

Increase (decrease) in interest income:

            

Loans, net of PPP

 $(195) $(849) $(1,044)

PPP loans

  (120)  369   249 

Taxable securities

  881   (513)  368 

Tax-exempt securities (1)

  211   (59)  152 

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

  8   (2)  6 

Total increase (decrease)

  785   (1,054)  (269)
             

Increase (decrease) in interest expense:

            

Demand - interest-bearing

  16   (46)  (30)

Money market

  92   (229)  (137)

Savings

  21   (75)  (54)

Certificates of deposit

  (11)  (153)  (164)

FHLB borrowings

  (2)  (3)  (5)

Other borrowings

     (46)  (46)

Junior subordinated debentures

     (14)  (14)

Total increase (decrease)

  116   (566)  (450)

Net increase

 $669  $(488) $181 

(1) Tax-exempt Interest income has been adjusted toon tax-exempt securities is not presented on a tax equivalent basis at a 34% tax rate.basis.

 

 

  

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 Over
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Volume

  

Rate

  

Net Change

 

Increase (decrease) in interest income:

            

Loans, net of PPP

 $(388) $(1,446) $(1,834)

PPP loans

  812   1,104   1,916 

Taxable securities

  1,384   (1,113)  271 

Tax-exempt securities (1)

  490   (98)  392 

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

  3,999   (4,118)  (119)

Total increase (decrease)

  6,297   (5,671)  626 
             

Increase (decrease) in interest expense:

            

Demand - interest-bearing

  51   (123)  (72)

Money market

  326   (671)  (345)

Savings

  41   (165)  (124)

Certificates of deposit

  (50)  (240)  (290)

FHLB borrowings

  (2)  (3)  (5)

Other borrowings

  1   (94)  (93)

Junior subordinated debentures

     (58)  (58)

Total increase (decrease)

  367   (1,354)  (987)

Net increase

 $5,930  $(4,317) $1,613 

 

  

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Over
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Volume

  

Rate

  

Total

 

Increase (decrease) in interest income:

            

Net loans

 $2,383  $392  $2,775 

Taxable securities

  584   (155)  429 

Tax-exempt securities (1)

  (47)  (133)  (180)

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

  70   256   326 

Total increase (decrease)

  2,990   360   3,350 
             

Increase (decrease) in interest expense:

            

Interest-bearing demand

  69   71   140 

Savings deposits

  11   6   17 

Certificates of deposit

  (43)  48   5 

Net term debt

  (783)  297   (486)

Junior subordinated debentures

     39   39 

Total (decrease) increase

  (746)  461   (285)

Net increase (decrease)

 $3,736  $(101) $3,635 

(1) Tax-exempt Interest income has been adjusted toon tax-exempt securities is not presented on a tax equivalent basis at a 34% tax rate.basis.

 

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PROVISION FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2017 and the same period a year ago, the Company did not record a provision for loan and lease losses.

Due to a combination of net loan losses and loan portfolio growth, we recorded a $500 thousand provision for loan and lease losses during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. We madeThere was no provision for loan and lease losses duringfor the yearthree months ended December 31, 2016. SeeJune 30, 2021 compared to $1.3 million for the same period in the prior year. There was no provision for loan and lease losses for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $4.2 million for the same period in the prior year. A detailed discussion of our provision is provided later in this filing under the heading “Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses”. Also, see Note 4 - Loans in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.information.

 

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NONINTEREST INCOME

 

The following table presents the key components of noninterest income for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and 2016.2020.

 

  

Three Months Ended September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
          

Change

  

Change

          

Change

  

Change

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2017

  

2016

  

Amount

  

Percent

  

2017

  

2016

  

Amount

  

Percent

 

Noninterest income:

                                

Service charges on deposit accounts

 $132  $133  $(1)  (1

%)

 $401  $293  $108   37

%

ATM and point of sale

  273   287   (14)  (5

%)

  827   714   113   16

%

Payroll and benefit processing fees

  147   133   14   11

%

  485   432   53   12

%

Life insurance

  134   152   (18)  (12

%)

  915   461   454   98

%

Gain on investment securities, net

  38   70   (32)  (46

%)

  139   192   (53)  (28

%)

Other than temporary impairment on investment securities

           

%

     (546)  546   100

%

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco dividends

  80   102   (22)  (22

%)

  237   291   (54)  (19

%)

Insured cash sweep fees

  87      87   100

%

  192      192   100

%

Other

  104   82   22   27

%

  324   508   (184)  (36

%)

Total noninterest income

 $995  $959  $36   4

%

 $3,520  $2,345  $1,175   50

%

  

For the Three Months Ended

          

For the Six Months Ended

         
  

June 30,

  

Change

  

June 30,

  

Change

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2021

  

2020

  

Amount

  

Percent

  

2021

  

2020

  

Amount

  

Percent

 

Noninterest income:

                                

Service charges on deposit accounts

 $160  $152  $8   5

%

 $308  $321  $(13)  (4

)%

ATM and point of sale fees

  401   263   138   52

%

  719   531   188   35

%

Payroll and benefit processing fees

  160   143   17   12

%

  329   313   16   5

%

Life insurance

  123   148   (25)  (17

)%

  244   271   (27)  (10

)%

Gain on sale of investment securities, net

  64   140   (76)  (54

)%

  71   224   (153)  (68

)%

FHLB dividends

  126   36   90   250

%

  219   166   53   32

%

Legal settlement

           

%

  221      221   100

%

Loss on disposal of equipment

           

%

     (132)  132   100

%

Other income

  97   73   24   33

%

  183   153   30   20

%

Total noninterest income

 $1,131  $955  $176   18

%

 $2,294  $1,847  $447   24

%

 

ForNoninterest income for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 increased compared to the same period a year ago:periods in the prior year. Changes in noninterest income included the following items:

 

DuringATM and point of sales fees increased during 2021 compared to the currentprior year we received life insurance death benefit proceeds of $502 thousand.due to increased spending activity as COVID-19 restrictions eased and from customers receiving and spending stimulus checks.

Our branch and offsite ATM acquisition completed lateFHLB dividend income increased due to changes in the first quarter of 2016, enhanced 2017 point of sale and ATM feesdividend rate paid by $113 thousand and enhanced service charges on deposit accountsthe FHLB. During 2020, the FHLB dividend rate decreased 200 basis points. During 2021, the dividend rate increased by $108 thousand.100 basis points. 

DuringThe six months ended June 30, 2021 also included $221 thousand legal settlement, which was partial recovery of an investment security impairment loss recorded during the second quarter of 2016, we recorded a $546 thousand other-than-temporary impairment on an investment security. See Note 4 Securities of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 filed with the SEC on March 15, 2017 for further detail on the other-than-temporary impairment.

2016.

During the first quarter of 2016 we recorded a $176 thousand gain on payoff of an impaired loan in other noninterest income.

During the second and third quarters of 2017 we received fees totaling $192 thousand from ICS one-way sales, which are not anticipated to continue in the future.

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NONINTEREST EXPENSE

 

The following table presents the key elementscomponents of noninterest expense for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and 2016.2020.

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

  

For the Three Months Ended

         

For the Six Months Ended

        
         

Change

  

Change

          

Change

  

Change

  

June 30,

  

Change

  

June 30,

  

Change

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2017

  

2016

  

Amount

  

Percent

  

2017

  

2016

  

Amount

  

Percent

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2021

  

2020

  

Amount

  

Percent

  

2021

  

2020

  

Amount

  

Percent

 

Noninterest expense:

                                                

Salaries & related benefits

 $4,291  $3,873  $418   11

%

 $13,296  $12,188  $1,108   9

%

 $5,728  $6,163  $(435) (7

)%

 $11,914  $12,087  $(173) (1

)%

Loan origination costs

 (523) (1,198) 675  56

%

 (1,070) (1,649) 579  35

%

Premises & equipment

  1,067   1,071   (4)  (0

%)

  3,169   2,847   322   11

%

 973  826  147  18

%

 1,932  1,680  252  15

%

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance premium

  78   176   (98)  (56

%)

  230   513   (283)  (55

%)

FDIC insurance premium

 124  90  34  38

%

 234  126  108  86

%

Data processing fees

  437   464   (27)  (6

%)

  1,294   1,142   152   13

%

 546  585  (39) (7

)%

 1,094  1,116  (22) (2

)%

Professional service fees

  276   303   (27)  (9

%)

  1,119   1,209   (90)  (7

%)

Professional services

 278  469  (191) (41

)%

 579  803  (224) (28

)%

Telecommunications

  219   199   20   10

%

  653   545   108   20

%

 145  156  (11) (7

)%

 315  327  (12) (4

)%

Branch acquisition costs

           

%

     580   (580)  (100

%)

Loss on cancellation of interest rate swap

           

%

     2,325   (2,325)  (100

%)

Non-recurring costs

       

%

   1,114  (1,114) (100

)%

Merger costs

 817    817  100

%

 817    817  100

%

Other

  908   1,039   (131)  (13

%)

  3,290   3,445   (155)  (4

%)

  1,191   1,179   12  1

%

  2,361   2,449   (88) (4

)%

Total noninterest expense

 $7,276  $7,125  $151   2

%

 $23,051  $24,794  $(1,743)  (7

%)

 $9,279  $8,270  $1,009  12

%

 $18,176  $18,053  $123  1

%

 

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ForSalaries and related benefits for the three and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 were reduced compared to the same periodperiods in the prior year as a result of decreases in the overall number of staff and decreased vacation benefit costs. During the current year, ago,employees used more of their previously accrued vacation benefits as travel restrictions imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic were reduced.

Loan origination costs in 2020 were higher as a result of loans originated under the PPP. In 2020, we originated 606 PPP loans compared to 247 PPP loans originated in 2021.

The first six months of 2020 included $1.1 million in non-recurring costs that consisted of $700 thousand associated with the termination of a technology management services contract and $414 thousand related to a severance agreement. Excluding the non-recurring costs, noninterest expense in 2021 increased $151 thousand. Investment$1.2 million mostly resulting from $817 thousand of merger related costs and the previously discussed change in the Company’s Sacramento business development group and in risk/compliance support caused compensation expense to increase $418 thousand while savings in recruiting, regulatory and professional fees offset much of this cost.loan origination costs.

 

ForThe Company’s efficiency ratio was 61.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared tosecond quarter of 2021. The ratio during the same period a year ago:

Noninterest expense decreased $1.7 million.in 2020 was 56.1%. The decrease was primarily due toCompany’s efficiency ratio of 61.5% for the following:second quarter of 2021 included $817 thousand of merger related costs, which increased the efficiency ratio by 5.4%.

Branch acquisition and balance sheet restructuring costs of $3.0 million recorded in the prior year that did not recur.

FDIC insurance premiums decreased $283 thousand

 

The decreaseCompany’s efficiency ratio was 59.3% for the six months of 2021. The ratio during the same period in 2020 was 63.1%. The Company’s efficiency ratio of 59.3% for the expenses listed above was partially offsetfirst six months of 2021 included $817 thousand of merger related costs, which increased the efficiency ratio by 2.7%. The Company’s efficiency ratio of 63.1% for the following increases:first six months of 2020 included $1.1 million of non-recurring costs, which increased the efficiency ratio by 3.9%.

Salaries and occupancy costs of $448 thousand directly related to the branch and offsite ATM locations acquired late in the first quarter of 2016.

Salaries and occupancy costs for all other locations of $982 thousand.

Termination and write-off of a $176 thousand software development project during 2017.

 

INCOME TAXES

 

Our provision for income taxes includes both federal and state income taxes and reflects the application of federal and state statutory rates to our income before taxes. The following table reflects our tax provision and the related effective tax rate for the periods indicated.

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

  

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

  

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Six Months Ended

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 
 

June 30,

  

June 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Income Taxes:

        

Income before provision for income taxes

 $4,303  $3,110  $10,462  $4,348  $5,816  $5,168  $12,500  $6,413 

Provision for income taxes

 $1,427  $744  $3,125  $1,386  $1,677  $1,321  $3,441  $1,650 

Effective tax rate

  33.16

%

  23.92

%

  29.87

%

  31.88

%

 28.8

%

 25.6

%

 27.5

%

 25.7

%

 

The income tax calculation for the second quarter of 2021 included the impact of $772 thousand of non-deductible merger costs, which increased the effective tax rate by 2.4%.

 

The income tax calculation for the six months ended June 30, 2021 included the impact of $772 thousand of non-deductible merger costs, which increased the effective tax rates listed in the table above and a comparison of those tax rates are impactedrate by the following items:

Life insurance death benefit of $502 thousand recorded during the first quarter of 2017 is not subject to income tax.

During the first quarter of 2016, we wrote-off a $363 thousand deferred tax asset.

Management believes that the following table, which is a non-GAAP presentation, provides a helpful disclosure and comparison of our effective tax rates for the periods presented.1.1%.

 

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For the Three Months Ended September 30,

  

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Income before provision for income taxes - GAAP

 $4,303  $3,110  $10,462  $4,348 

Life insurance death benefit - not taxable

        (502)   

Income before provision for income taxes and life insurance death benefit

 $4,303  $3,110  $9,960  $4,348 
                 

Provision for income taxes - GAAP

 $1,427  $744  $3,125  $1,386 

Deferred tax asset write-off

           (363)

Provision for income taxes - excluding DTA write-off

 $1,429  $744  $3,172  $1,023 

Effective tax rate - excluding life insurance death benefit and DTA write-off

  33.21

%

  23.92

%

  31.85

%

  23.53

%

As shown in the non-GAAP table above, the Company’s effective tax rate on taxable income is approximately 31.50% for 2017 and 23.50% for 2016. The increase has occurred as the items which lower the Company’s effective tax rate (muni income, tax credits and permanent deductions arising from investments in low income housing partnerships) remain essentially unchanged in amount from year to year, but comprise a significantly smaller percentage of pre-tax income.

Amended Tax Returns

In September of 2016, we filed amended federal and state tax returns for tax years 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. The IRS rejected the 2011 amended tax return citing the statute for assessment had expired. Accordingly, the $988 thousand of taxes due pursuant to the 2011 amended tax return was returned to us and has been recorded in other liabilities. Management believes the full amount due will ultimately be sustained.

 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

CONSOLIDATEDCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, we had total consolidated assets of $1.2$1.917 billion, gross loans of $824.9 million,$1.091 billion, allowance for loan and lease losses (“ALLL”) of $11.7$17 million, total deposits of $1.1$1.697 billion, and shareholdersshareholders’ equity of $128.4$182 million.

 

We continued to maintain a strong liquidity position during the reporting period. As of September 30, 2017, we maintained noninterest-bearing cash positions at the Federal Reserve Bank and correspondent banks in the amount of $20.0 million. We$21.0 million and we also held interest-bearing deposits in the amount of $65.7$156.1 million. During the first six months of 2021, we continued to invest our increased liquidity into our investment securities portfolio.

 

Available-for-sale investment securities totaled $232.5$579.7 million at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, compared to $175.2$446.9 million at December 31, 2016. Our2020. Changes in our available-for-sale investmentsecurities portfolio provides a secondary source of liquidity to fund other higher yielding asset opportunities, suchwere as loan originations.follows:

 

During the first nine months of 2017, we purchased 80 securities with a par value of $116.7 million and weighted average yield of 2.55% and sold 41 securities with a par value of $45.9 million and weighted average yield of 2.02%. The sales activity on available-for-sale securities resulted in $139 thousand in net realized gains for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we also received $16.6 million in proceeds from principal payments, calls and maturities within the available-for-sale securities portfolio.

Purchased securities with a par value of $221.1 million.

Sold securities with a par value of $37.7 million resulting in $71 thousand in net realized gains.

Received $49.9 million in proceeds from principal payments, calls and maturities.

 

At SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, our net unrealized gains on available-for-sale investment securities were $630 thousand$6.3 million compared to net unrealized lossesgains of $1.3$10.6 million at December 31, 2016.2020. The fluctuation in net unrealized gains arising during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 were primarily driven by a narrowing of market spreads and significant2021 was due to changes in market interest rates.

 

We recorded gross loan balances of $824.9$1.091 billion at June 30, 2021, compared to $1.140 billion at December 31, 2020, a decrease of $49 million. Loans, exclusive of PPP increased $23 million, while PPP loans decreased $72 million during the first six months of 2021.

Nonperforming loans, which include nonaccrual loans and accruing loans past due over 90 days, decreased by $3.2 million to $3.8 million, or 0.35% of gross loans as of June 30, 2021, compared to $7.0 million, or 0.62% of gross loans as of December 31, 2020. The decrease resulted from repayment of a $3.0 million nonaccrual borrowing relationship during the first quarter of 2021.

Past due loans as of June 30, 2021 decreased $3.5 million to $1.9 million, compared to $5.4 million as of December 31, 2020. The decrease resulted from collection of the previously discussed $3.0 million nonaccrual loans. We believe that risk grading for past due and nonperforming loans appropriately reflects the risk associated with those loans.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we granted loan payment deferrals to help many of our borrowers during 2020. At June 30, 2021, payment deferrals were extant for 16 loans totaling $4.1 million compared to 82 loans totaling $9.5 million at September 30, 2017, compared to $804.2 million at December 31, 2016; an increase2020. A detailed discussion of $20.7 million. The increasethe loan payment deferrals is provided later in gross loans occurred primarilythis document under the heading “COVID-19Troubled Debt Restructuring Guidance”.

During the first quarter of 2021, the SBA extended its debt relief program and resumed making principal and interest payments on all SBA 7(a) loans. Without these payments, past due loan totals might have been higher at June 30, 2021. A detailed discussion of program is provided later in this document under the Bank’s Sacramento marketplace and is the result of investments in our heading “SBA division and in our expanded Sacramento commercial banking group.Loan Payments”.

 

The ALLL at SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 increased $147$284 thousand to $11.7$17.2 million compared to $11.5$16.9 million at December 31, 2016. A combination of net loan losses and loan portfolio growth supported management’s decision to record a $500 thousand provision for loan and lease losses during the nine months ended September2020. At June 30, 2017. During the year ended December 31, 2016, there were no provisions for loan and lease losses. Net loan charge-offs were $352 thousand during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to net loan loss recoveries of $669 thousand during the same period a year previous. At September 30, 2017,2021, relying on our ALLL methodology, which uses criteria such as risk weighting andcredit grading, historical loss rates, and given the ongoing improvements in asset quality,qualitative factors, we believe the ALLL is adequate. There is, however, no assurance that future loan and lease losses will not exceed the levels provided for in the ALLL and could possibly result in additionalfuture charges to the provision for loan and lease losses.

Nonperforming loans, which include nonaccrual loans A detailed discussion of the ALLL is provided later in this document under the heading “Allowance for Loan and accruing loans past due over 90 days, decreased by $3.8 million to $7.6 million, or 0.92% of gross loans, as of September 30, 2017, compared to $11.4 million, or 1.42% of gross loans as of December 31, 2016. Past due loans as of September 30, 2017 decreased $2.4 million to $2.1 million, compared to $4.6 million as of December 31, 2016. The decrease in nonperforming loans and past due loans was primarily due to the repayment of a nonaccrual commercial real estate loan for $1.2 million and the transfer of a nonaccrual residential real estate loan to OREO for $803 thousand. We believe that risk grading for past due loans appropriately reflects the risk associated with the past due loans. SeeLease Losses”. Also, see Note 4 Loans in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this document for further detailinformation on the ALLL and the loan portfolio.

 

Premises and equipment totaled $15.0$14.5 million at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, a decrease of $1.2 million$485 thousand compared to $16.2$15.0 million at December 31, 2016.2020.

 

OurAt June 30, 2021, we had no OREO balance at September 30, 2017 was $699 thousandproperties compared to $759$8 thousand at December 31, 2016. For2020. During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, we transferred six foreclosed properties in the amount of $946 thousand to OREO and capitalized $90 thousand in costs for properties already in OREO. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we sold eight properties with balances of $1.1 million for a net gain of $22 thousand and recognized a write-down of $52for $8 thousand on one OREOand sold the property.

 

Bank-owned life insurance decreased $1.3 million increased $256 thousand during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 to $21.8$24.5 million compared to $23.1$24.2 million at December 31, 2016. During the first quarter of 2017, we received $2.2 million from life insurance death benefit proceeds, of which $502 thousand was recorded in income. Our2020.

Goodwill and other intangible assets, net deferred tax assets were $8.7totaled $15.3 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20172021, a decrease of $383 thousand compared to $9.5$15.7 million at December 31, 2016.2020, resulting from amortization of core deposit intangibles.

 

Other assets, which include the Bank’sBank’s investment in low incomequalified zone academy bonds, FHLB stock, right-of-use lease asset and low-income housing tax credit partnerships and investment in Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco stock totaled $19.7$26.8 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 compared to $20.4$28.2 million at December 31, 2016.2020.

 

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Total deposits at SeptemberJune 30, 20172021, increased $87.3$155 million or 9%20% annualized to $1.1$1.697 billion compared to the same date a year ago and increased $58.1 million or 8% annualized compared to$1.543 at December 31, 2016.2020.

 

 

Total non-maturing deposits increased $103.1$153.3 million or 14% compared to the same date a year ago and increased $73.0 million or 12%22% annualized compared to December 31, 2016.2020. The increase in non-maturing deposits was due disbursements from the second PPP program and changes in customer behavior, which continues to place greater emphasis on savings during the current uncertain times. Management assumes that depositor behavior will change at a later date, but is unable to predict the timing of that change.

 

Certificates of deposit decreased $16.0increased $1.2 million or 7% compared to the same date a year ago and decreased $14.8 million or 9%2% annualized compared to December 31, 2016.2020.

 

Other liabilities, which include the Bank’s income tax liabilities, supplemental executive retirement planBank’s liability for Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”), deferred director compensation, operating leases and the funding obligation for investments in qualified affordable housing partnershipsLIHTC, decreased $346$795 thousand to $12.8$17.4 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 compared to $13.2$18.2 million at December 31, 2016.2020.

 

Investment Securities

 

The composition of our investment securities portfolio reflects management’s investment strategymanagement’s objective of maintaining an appropriate level of liquidity while providingpursuing yield and a relatively stable source of interest income.income while maintaining an appropriate level of liquidity.

 

The investment securities portfolio also:

 

 

MitigatesPartially mitigates interest rate risk;

 

MitigatesDiversifies the credit risk inherent in the loan portfolio;

Provides a portionvehicle for the investment of credit risk inherent in the loan portfolio;excess liquidity;

Provides a vehicle for the investment of excess liquidity;

 

Provides a source of liquidity when pledged as collateral for lines of credit;

Can be used as collateral forcredit or certain public funds.

 

OurThe carrying value of our available-for-sale investment securities totaled $232.5$579.7 million at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, compared to $175.2$446.9 million at December 31, 2016.2020. Unprecedented deposit growth during the last year as a result of PPP programs and changes in customer behavior has led to a significant increase in the size of our investment securities portfolio. During the first ninesix months of 2017,ended June 30, 2021, we deployed liquidity provided by strong organic deposit growth and the sale of common stock into loan originations, interest bearing deposits at other banks and available for sale securities.

Our held-to-maturity investment portfolio is generally utilized to hold longer-term securities that may have greater price risk, many of which are pledged as collateral for our local agency deposit program. This portfolio includespurchased securities with longer durationsa par value of $221.1 million and higher coupons thanweighted average yield of 1.54% (1.59% tax equivalent) and sold securities held in the available-for-sale securities portfolio. Held-to-maturity investment securities had amortized costswith a par value of $30.7$37.7 million at September 30, 2017, compared to $31.2 million at December 31, 2016. There were no held-to-maturity securities purchased during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.and weighted average yield of negative 0.16% and tax equivalent yield of negative 0.08%.

 

The following tabletable presents the carrying value of theavailable-for-sale investment securities portfolio by classification and major typeat fair value as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and December 31, 2016.2020.

 

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2017

  

2016

 

Available-for-sale securities: (1)

        

U.S. government & agencies

 $36,474  $10,354 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  53,850   59,428 

mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  105,224   69,604 

Corporate securities

  6,968   16,116 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  26,148   15,514 

Other asset-backed securities

  3,830   4,158 

Total

 $232,494  $175,174 
         

Held-to-maturity securities: (1)

        

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

 $30,724  $31,187 

(1) Available-for-sale securities are reported at fair value, and held-to-maturity securities are reported at amortized cost.

  

June 30,

  

December 31,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2021

  

2020

 

Available-for-sale securities:

        

U.S. government & agencies

 $29,691  $32,994 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  136,467   108,366 

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  317,842   240,478 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

  52,718   28,074 

Other asset-backed securities

  42,946   36,968 

Total

 $579,664  $446,880 

 

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The following table presents information regarding the amortized cost, and maturity structure and average yield of the investment securities portfolio at SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2021.

 

         

Over One Through

  

Over Five Through

                          

Maturities

 

Maturities

                
 

Within One Year

  

Five Years

  

Ten Years

  

Over Ten Years

  

Total

  

Maturities

 

Over One Through

 

Over Five Through

 

Maturities

        

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

 
 

Within One Year

  

Five Years

  

Ten Years

  

Over Ten Years

  

Total

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

  

Amount

  

Yield

 

Available-for-sale securities: (1)

Available-for-sale securities: (1)

 

Available-for-sale securities: (1)

 

U.S. government & agencies

 $   

%

 $   

%

 $2,898   2.43

%

 $33,539   2.54

%

 $36,437   2.53

%

 $  

%

 $857  2.51

%

 $13,944  2.53

%

 $14,102  2.08

%

 $28,903  2.31

%

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

  200   1.15

%

  6,739   3.00

%

  22,919   2.94

%

  22,751   2.39

%

  52,609   2.70

%

 844  3.25

%

 7,933  3.69

%

 18,321  2.35

%

 105,577  2.27

%

 132,675  2.37

%

Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

  166   3.54

%

  62,752   2.44

%

  40,778   2.75

%

  2,059   2.56

%

  105,755   2.56

%

Corporate securities

  1,013   1.74

%

  4,932   3.27

%

  1,000   2.00

%

     

%

  6,945   2.86

%

Residential mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations

 11,683  2.33

%

 99,167  1.83

%

 167,257  1.40

%

 39,050  1.75

%

 317,157  1.61

%

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

     

%

  845   1.29

%

  4,864   2.20

%

  20,563   2.37

%

  26,272   2.30

%

   

%

 1,510  2.48

%

 22,766  1.66

%

 28,208  1.61

%

 52,484  1.66

%

Other asset-backed securities

     

%

     

%

     

%

  3,846   2.39

%

  3,846   2.39

%

    

%

    

%

    

%

  42,143  1.25

%

  42,143  1.25

%

Total

 $1,379   1.89

%

 $75,268   2.53

%

 $72,459   2.75

%

 $82,758   2.45

%

 $231,864   2.57

%

 $12,527  2.39

%

 $109,467  1.98

%

 $222,288  1.58

%

 $229,080  1.90

%

 $573,362  1.80

%

 

Held-to-maturity securities: (1)

 

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

 $95   5.60

%

 $9,834   3.28

%

 $7,656   2.71

%

 $13,139   3.46

%

 $30,724   3.22

%

(1) The maturities for the collateralized mortgage obligations and mortgage-backed securities are presented by expected average life, rather than contractual maturity. The yield on tax-exempt securities has not been adjusted to a tax-equivalent yield basis.

 

Loan Portfolio

Loan Concentrations

 

Historically, we have concentrated our loan origination activities primarily within the California counties of El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Shasta counties in California.Shasta. In recent years, our loan origination activity has expanded to include other portions of California and northern Nevada. We manage our credit risk through various diversifications (borrower industry, geography, collateral type) of our loan portfolio, the application of sound underwriting policies and procedures, and ongoing credit monitoring practices. Generally, theour loans are secured by real estate or other assets located in California. Repayment is expected from the borrower’s cash flows or cash flows from real estate investments.

 

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The following table presents the composition of the loan portfolio as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and December 31, 2016.2020.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

September 30,

      

December 31,

     

Loan Portfolio

 

2017

  

%

  

2016

  

%

 

Commercial

 $147,212   18

%

 $153,844   19

%

Commercial real estate:

                

Real estate - construction and land development

  14,700   2   36,792   5 

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  333,766   40   292,615   36 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  183,424   22   167,335   21 

Residential real estate:

                

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  42,063   5   45,566   6 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  21,119   3   20,425   3 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  31,158   4   35,953   4 

Consumer and other

  51,432   6   51,681   6 

Gross loans

  824,874   100

%

  804,211   100

%

Deferred loan fees and costs

  1,770       1,324     

Loans, net of deferred fees and costs

  826,644       805,535     

Allowance for loan and lease losses

  (11,692)      (11,544)    

Net loans

 $814,952      $793,991     

  

June 30, 2021

  

December 31, 2020

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Amount

  

%

  

Amount

  

%

 

Loan Portfolio:

                

Commercial

 $93,650   9

%

 $115,559   10

%

PPP

  59,058   5   130,814   11 

Commercial real estate:

                

Construction and land development

  30,494   3   44,549   4 

Non-owner occupied

  626,819   57   550,020   48 

Owner occupied

  168,296   15   172,967   15 

Residential real estate:

                

ITIN

  26,912   2   29,035   3 

1-4 family mortgage

  50,259   5   55,925   5 

Equity lines

  17,827   2   18,894   2 

Consumer and other

  17,430   2   21,969   2 

Gross loans

  1,090,745   100

%

  1,139,732   100

%

Deferred fees and costs

  551       229     

Loans, net of deferred fees and costs

  1,091,296       1,139,961     

Allowance for loan and lease losses

  (17,194)      (16,910)    

Net loans

 $1,074,102      $1,123,051     

 

The following table sets forth the contractual maturity and re-pricing distribution of our gross loans outstandingloan portfolio as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017, which, based on remaining scheduled repayments2021, although contractual maturities of principal, are due withinloans do not necessarily reflect the periods indicated.actual lives of the loans.

 

     

After One

              

After One

 

After Five

 

After

    
 

Within One

  

Through

  

After Five

      

Within One

 

Through

 

Through

 

Fifteen

    

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Year

  

Five Years

  

Years

  

Total

  

Year

  

Five Years

  

Fifteen Years

  

Years

  

Total

 

Loan Portfolio:

          

Commercial

 $42,130  $49,565  $55,517  $147,212  $38,007  $52,592  $3,051  $  $93,650 

PPP

 59,058        59,058 

Commercial real estate:

                 

Real estate - construction and land development

  5,846   4,711   4,143   14,700 

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  7,910   52,823   273,033   333,766 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  8,693   17,805   156,926   183,424 

Construction and land development

 8,359  2,931  1,675  17,529  30,494 

Non-owner occupied

 48,294  229,491  316,010  33,024  626,819 

Owner occupied

 17,751  65,397  84,516  632  168,296 

Residential real estate:

                 

Real estate - residential - ITIN

        42,063   42,063 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  104   3,102   17,913   21,119 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  48   3,847   27,263   31,158 

ITIN

 3,316  13,085  10,178  333  26,912 

1-4 family mortgage

 3,984  16,720  26,999  2,556  50,259 

Equity lines

 318  927  935  15,647  17,827 

Consumer and other

  873   48,377   2,182   51,432   1,077   1,494   2   14,857   17,430 

Gross loans

 $65,504  $180,230  $579,040  $824,874   180,164   382,637   443,366   84,578   1,090,745 

Loans due after one year with:

                

Deferred fees and costs

              551 

Loans, net of deferred fees and costs

 $180,164  $382,637  $443,366  $84,578  $1,091,296 
 

Loans with:

 

Fixed rates

     $106,136  $191,645  $297,781  $59,224  $197,833  $255,965  $1,049  $514,071 

Variable rates

      74,094   387,395   461,489  120,940  184,804  187,401  83,529  576,674 

Deferred fees and costs

              551 

Total

     $180,230  $579,040  $759,270  $180,164  $382,637  $443,366  $84,578  $1,091,296 

 

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The following table presents our fixed and variable interest rate loans at June 30, 2021.

  

At June 30, 2021

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Fixed

  

Variable

  

Total

 

Loan Portfolio:

            

Commercial

 $56,410  $37,240  $93,650 

PPP

  59,058      59,058 

Commercial real estate:

            

Construction and land development

  15,567   14,927   30,494 

Non-owner occupied

  284,631   342,188   626,819 

Owner occupied

  35,963   132,333   168,296 

Residential real estate:

            

ITIN

  8,155   18,757   26,912 

1-4 family mortgage

  36,729   13,530   50,259 

Equity lines

  416   17,411   17,827 

Consumer and other

  17,142   288   17,430 

Gross loans

  514,071   576,674   1,090,745 

Deferred fees and costs

     551   551 

Loans, net of deferred fees and costs

 $514,071  $577,225  $1,091,296 

 

Loans with unique credit characteristicsUnique Credit Characteristics

 

In April of 2009, we completed a loan ‘swap’ transaction, which included our receipt ofITIN Loans

We own a pool of Individual Tax Identification Number (“ITIN”) residential mortgage loans. The ITIN loans, which are geographically disbursed throughout the United States and are made to legal United States residents who do not possess a social security number. The ITIN loan portfolio is serviced by a third party. The majority of the ITIN loans are variable rate loans and may have an increased default risk in a rising rate environment. WorseningAs with all loans, worsening economic conditions in the United States maycould cause us to suffer higher default rates on our ITIN loans and reduce the value of the assets that we hold as collateral. In addition, ifIf in the future, we become responsible for servicing of these ITIN loans, then we may realize additional monitoring, servicing and appraisal costs due to the geographic disbursement of the portfolio, which willwould adversely affect our noninterest expense. At June 30, 2021, there were 14 ITIN loans totaling $827 thousand with a COVID-19 related payment deferral. Payment deferrals are limited to no more than six months.

SFC Loans

Between May of 2014 and December of 2018, we purchased unsecured retail installment home improvement consumer loans that were originated by Service Finance Company, LLC (“SFC”). The loans were made through a network of over 8,000 approved home improvement dealers throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Loans within the portfolio have a wide range of terms, interest rates and purchase discounts or premiums and at origination were made to borrowers with FICO scores of 750 or higher. Principal repayments on these loans totaled $3.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2021. The loans are serviced by a third party. If in the future, we become responsible for servicing these loans, we may realize additional monitoring and servicing costs due to the geographic disbursement of the portfolio, which would adversely affect our noninterest expense. At June 30, 2021, there were no SFC loans with a COVID-19 related payment deferral.

 

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans

We have funded 853 loans totaling $210.8 million under the two PPP loan programs through June 30, 2021.

First PPP Loan Program - 2020

During 2020, we originated 606 loans totaling $163.5 million in the first PPP loan program. Most of the loans have subsequently been forgiven and repaid. At June 30, 2021, 47 loans totaling $12.3 million remain outstanding in the program. The majority of the first program loans have a two-year term over which the loan fee income (net of loan origination costs) is being earned. When a PPP loan is repaid prior to maturity, all unamortized fees and costs associated with the loan are accelerated into income. During the first six months of 2021, 440 loans totaling $118.5 million were repaid and we recognized $1.6 million in accelerated net fee income compared to 119 loans repaid totaling $32.7 million and $664 thousand in accelerated net fee income in the fourth quarter of 2020. At June 30, 2021, net loan fees totaling $142 thousand remain to be earned and we anticipate that most of it will be recognized during the third quarter of 2021.

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Second PPP Loan Program - 2021

During the first quarter of 2021, the SBA announced a second PPP loan program. The SBA’s second PPP loan program provided first draw PPP loans to borrowers who were ineligible under the first PPP loan program (sole proprietors, ITIN business owners, small business owners with non-fraud felony convictions and small business owners who have struggled with student loan debt) and allowed second draw PPP loans to qualifying businesses that received a first draw under SBA’s first PPP loan program. The loans were available until May 31, 2021, were limited to $2 million, had a five-year term and SBA increased the lender fees for loans under $50 thousand to incentivize lenders to work with smaller borrowers.

During 2021, we have originated 247 loans totaling $47.3 million in the second PPP loan program. During the second quarter of 2021, we began to process loan forgiveness applications. At June 30, 2021, we have 234 loans totaling $46.7 million in the program. We anticipate that the loans in the second PPP loan program will have a lower yield than the first PPP loan program as net loan fee income will be recognized over a five-year term instead of the two-year term of the first program. Borrowers may submit a loan forgiveness application after using the loan proceeds and submitting an application for forgiveness of their first PPP loan. When a PPP loan is repaid prior to maturity, all unamortized fees and cost associated with the loan are accelerated into income. During the first six months of 2021, 13 loans totaling $629 thousand were repaid and we recognized $28 thousand in accelerated net fee income. At June 30, 2021, net loan fees totaling $1.5 million remain to be earned.

The following tables provide additional information on PPP loans by industry and by loan balance at June 30, 2021 for loans in both PPP loan programs.

  

At June 30, 2021

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Number

  

Balance

 

Industry:

        

Construction

  39  $15,634 

Healthcare and Social Assistance

  42   4,326 

Professional, Scientific and Tech Services

  37   5,711 

Accommodation and Food Services

  39   9,185 

Admin, Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services

  9   2,064 

Primary Metal Manufacturing

  7   558 

Retail Trade

  19   3,340 

Other

  89   18,240 

Total

  281  $59,058 

  

At June 30, 2021

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Balance

  

Number

  

Average

Loan Size

 

Loan Size:

            

$50,000 or less

 $2,232   101  $22 

$50,001 to $150,000

  7,047   83  $85 

$150,001 to $350,000

  10,723   51  $210 

$350,001 to $1,999,999

  31,884   43  $741 

$2,000,000 or greater

  7,172   3  $2,391 

Total

 $59,058   281  $210 

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The following table presents the status of our loans in the forgiveness process.

  

At June 30, 2021

  

At December 31, 2020

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Balance

  

Number

  

Average
Loan Size

  

Balance

  

Number

  

Average
Loan Size

 

First PPP loan program - 2020

                        

Borrower has not started application

 $314   7  $45  $33,459   185  $181 

Borrower is working on application

  3,348   15  $223   31,277   136  $230 

Borrower has completed application and bank is reviewing it

  2,744   16  $172   43,872   105  $418 

Bank has approved application and submitted it to SBA

  5,804   6  $967   22,087   44  $502 

Loans partially repaid (1)

  137   3  $46   119   17  $7 

PPP loans not fully repaid

  12,347   47  $263   130,814   487  $269 
                         

Repayments

  151,146   559  $270   32,679   119  $275 

Total first PPP loan program - 2020

  163,493   606  $270   163,493   606  $270 
                         

Second PPP loan program - 2021

                        

Borrower has not started application

  42,506   221  $192        $ 

Borrower is working on application

  2,224   6  $371        $ 

Borrower has completed application and bank is reviewing it

  1,911   6  $319        $ 

Bank has approved application and submitted it to SBA

  70   1  $70        $ 

PPP loans not fully repaid

  46,711   234  $200        $ 
                         

Repayments

  629   13  $48        $ 

Total second PPP loan program - 2021

  47,340   247  $192        $ 
                         

Total PPP loans originated by bank

 $210,833   853  $247  $163,493   606  $270 

(1) Borrowers who participated in the Economic Injury Disaster Loan ("EIDL") program had their forgiveness payment reduced by their EIDL advance. This reduction has subsequently been repealed and the SBA has remitted a reconciliation payment for previously-deducted EIDL advance amounts, plus interest.

Purchased Loans

 

In addition to loans we have originated or loans we acquired in conjunction with our acquisition of Merchants National Bank of Sacramento, the loan portfolio includes purchased loan pools and purchased participations. Purchased loansloan pools and participations are recorded at their fair value at the acquisition date. Credit discounts are included

The following table presents the recorded investment in the determination of fair value; therefore, an ALLL is not recorded at the acquisition date. Additional information regarding the individual purchased loan pools can be found in Note 12 Purchase of Financial Assetsand purchased participations at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. The purchased loans presented in the table include the ITIN and SFC loans discussed under the heading “LNotes to Consolidated Financial Statementsoans with Unique Credit Characteristics in this document.”.

  

June 30, 2021

  

December 31, 2020

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Balance

  

% of Gross

Loan Portfolio

  

Balance

  

% of Gross

Loan Portfolio

 

Loan Type:

                

Commercial real estate

 $10,183   1

%

 $14,027   1

%

Residential real estate

  37,302   3   40,242   3 

Consumer and other

  14,419   1   18,369   2 

Total purchased loans

 $61,904   5

%

 $72,638   6

%

 

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The following table presents the recorded investment in loans at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 that were not originated by us.

(Amounts in thousands)

 

September 30, 2017

  

December 31, 2016

 

Loans Type

 

Balance

  

% of Gross Loan Portfolio

  

Balance

  

% of Gross Loan Portfolio

 

Commercial

 $109   

%

 $109   

%

Commercial real estate

  30,490   4   31,662   4 

Residential real estate

  48,603   6   52,888   7 

Consumer and other

  49,316   6   49,057   6 

Total purchased loans

 $128,518   16

%

 $133,716   17

%

Many of the loans that we have acquired from third party originators are made to borrowers who are located throughout the United States, other than in California. Some of those borrowers were undoubtedly impacted by the hurricanes which caused destruction in Texas, Florida, Georgia and Puerto Rico during the third quarter. As part of our discussion of the ALLL elsewhere in this document, we have provided the preliminary information we have about these loans.

AssetAsset Quality

Nonperforming Assets

 

Our loan portfolio is heavily concentrated in real estate and the ability for a significant portion of our borrowers’ ability to repay their loans is dependent upon the professional services, commercial real estate market and the residential real estate development industry sectors. Loans secured by real estate or other assets primarily located in California are expected to be repaid from cash flows of the borrower or proceeds from the sale of collateral. As such, our dependence on real estate secured loans could increaseincreases the risk of loss in our loan portfolio inwhen a market ofexperiences declining real estate values. Furthermore, declining real estate values would negatively impact any holdings of OREO.

 

We manage asset quality and mitigate credit risk through the application of policies designed to promote sound underwriting and loan monitoring practices. Our Loan Committee is charged with monitoring asset quality, establishing credit policies and procedures and enforcing the consistent application of these policies and procedures across the Bank. The provision for loan and lease losses charged to earnings is based upon management’smanagement’s judgment of the amount necessary to maintain the allowance at a level adequate to absorbprovide for probable incurred losses.losses inherent in the outstanding loan and lease portfolio. The amount of provision charge is dependent upon many factors, including loan growth, net charge-offs, changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, delinquencies, management’s assessment of loan portfolio quality, general economic conditions that can impact the value of collateral, and other trends. The evaluation of these factors is performed through an analysis of the adequacy of the ALLL. Reviews of nonperforming loans, past due loans and larger credits, designed to identify potential charges to the ALLL, and to determine the adequacy of the allowance, are conducted on a monthlyquarterly basis. These reviews consider such factors as the financial strength of borrowers, the value of the applicable collateral, loan and lease loss experience, estimated loan and lease losses, growth in the loan portfolio, prevailing economic conditions and other factors.

 

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, we determine it is probable that we will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the loan contract, including scheduled interest payments. Generally, when we identify a loan as impaired, we measure the loan for potential impairment using discount cash flows, except when the sole remaining source of the repayment for the loan is the liquidation of the collateral. In these cases, we use the current fair value of collateral, less selling costs. The starting point for determining the fair value of collateral is through obtaining externalindependent appraisals. Generally, externalthese appraisals are updated every twelve months. We obtain appraisals from a pre-approved list of independent, third party, local appraisal firms. Approval and addition to the list is based on experience, reputation, character, consistency and knowledge of the respective real estate market. At a minimum, it is ascertained that the appraiser is: (1) currently licensed in the state in which the property is located, (2) is experienced in the appraisal of properties similar to the property being appraised, (3) is actively engaged in the appraisal work, (4) has knowledge of current real estate market conditions and financing trends, (5) is reputable, and (6) is not on Freddie Mac’sMac’s nor our Exclusionary List of appraisers and brokers. In most cases, appraisals will be reviewed by another independent third party to ensure the quality of the appraisal and the expertise and independence of the appraiser. Upon receipt and review, anthe external appraisal is utilized to measure a loan for potential impairment.

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Our impairment analysis documents the date of the appraisal used in the analysis, whether the officer preparing the report deems it current, and, if not, allows for internal valuation adjustments with justification. Typical justified adjustments might include discounts for continued market deterioration subsequent to appraisal date, adjustments for the release of collateral contemplated in the appraisal, or the value of other collateral or consideration not contemplated in the appraisal. An appraisal over one year old in most cases will be considered stale dated and an updated or new appraisal will be required. Any adjustments from appraised value to net realizable value are detailed and justified in the impairment analysis, which is reviewed and approved by our Chief Credit Officer. Although an external appraisal is the primary source to value collateral dependent loans, we may also utilize values obtained through purchase and sale agreements, negotiated short sales, broker price opinions, or the sales price of the note. These alternative sources of value are used only if deemed to be more representative of value based on updated information regarding collateral resolution. Impairment analyses are updated, reviewed and approved on a quarterly basis at or near the end of each reporting period. Based on these processes, we do not believe there are significant time lapses for the recognition of additional provision for loan and lease losslosses or charge-offs from the date they become known.

 

Loans are classified as nonaccrual when collection of principal or interest is doubtful; generally these are loans that are past due as to maturity or payment of principal or interest by 90 days or more, unless such loans are well-secured and in the process of collection. Additionally, all loans that are impaired are considered for nonaccrual status. Loans placed on nonaccrual will typically remain onin nonaccrual status until all principal and interest payments are brought current and the prospects for future payments in accordance with the loan agreement appear certain.

 

Upon acquisition of real estate collateral, typically through the foreclosure process, we promptly begin to market the property for sale. If we do not receive offers or indications of interest within a reasonable timeframe, we will review market conditionsconditions to assess the pricing level that would enable us to sell the property. At the time of foreclosure, OREO is recorded at fair value less costs to sell (“cost”), which becomes the property’s new basis. Unless a current appraisal is available, an appraisal will be ordered prior to a loan migrating to OREO. Any write-downs based on the asset’s fair value at the date of acquisition are charged to the ALLL. After foreclosure, management periodically performs valuations and the property is carried at the lower of the cost or fair value less expected selling costs. We obtain updated appraisals on OREO property every six to twelve months. Valuation adjustments recorded in a period are primarily based on (1) updated appraisals received during the period, or (2) management’s authorization to reduce the selling price of the property during the period.

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The followingfollowing table summarizes our nonperforming assets as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and December 31, 2016.2020.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

September 30,

  

December 31,

 

Nonperforming Assets

 

2017

  

2016

 
 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2021

  

2020

 

Nonperforming Assets:

    

Commercial

 $2,309  $2,749  $1,506  $1,535 

Commercial real estate:

         

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

     1,196 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  617   784 

Non-owner occupied

 606  640 

Owner occupied

  89   3,094 

Total commercial real estate

  617   1,980   695   3,734 

Residential real estate:

         

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  3,201   3,576 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  626   1,914 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  815   917 

ITIN

 1,463  1,585 

1-4 family mortgage

  133   141 

Total residential real estate

  4,642   6,407  1,596  1,726 

Consumer and other

  37   250   16   18 

Total nonaccrual loans

  7,605   11,386   3,813   7,013 

90 days past due and still accruing

            

Total nonperforming loans

  7,605   11,386   3,813   7,013 

Other real estate owned

  699   759      8 

Total nonperforming assets

 $8,304  $12,145  $3,813  $7,021 
 

Gross loans

 $1,090,745  $1,139,732 

PPP loans (1)

  59,058   130,814 

Total gross loans, net of PPP loans

 $1,031,687  $1,008,918 
 

Nonperforming loans to gross loans

  0.92

%

  1.42

%

 0.35

%

 0.62

%

Nonperforming loans to gross loans (excluding PPP) (2)

 0.37

%

 0.70

%

Nonperforming assets to total assets

  0.67

%

  1.06

%

 0.20

%

 0.40

%

(1) PPP loans are fully guaranteed by SBA and no allowance is provided for them.

(2) Nonperforming loans to gross loans (excluding PPP) is computed by dividing nonperforming loans by total gross loans excluding gross PPP loans. Management believes that the ratio excluding PPP loans is meaningful when comparing to periods that do not include PPP loans, which are guaranteed by the SBA, and are expected to be forgiven and repaid by the SBA.

 

We continuallyregularly perform thorough reviews of the commercial real estate portfolio, including semi-annual stress testing. These reviews are performed on both our non-owner and owner occupied credits. These reviews are completed to verify leasing status, to ensure the accuracy of risk ratings, and to develop proactive action plans with borrowers on projects. Stress testing is performed to determine the effect of rising cap rates, interest rates, and vacancy rates on the portfolio. Based on our analysis, we believe we are effectively managing the risks in this portfolio. There can be no assurance that declines in economic conditions, such as potential increases in retail or office vacancy rates, will not exceed the projected assumptions utilized in stress testing resultingand result in additional nonperforming loans in the future.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

 

Loans are reported as troubled debt restructurings when we grant a concession(s) to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties that we would not otherwise consider. Examples of such concessions include a reduction in the loan rate, forgiveness of principal or accrued interest, extending the maturity date(s) significantly, or providing a lower interest rate than would be normally available for a transaction of similar risk. As a result of these concessions, troubled debt restructured loans are impaired as we will not collect all amounts due, either principal or interest, in accordance with the terms of the original loan agreement. Impairment reserves on non-collateral dependent troubled debt restructured loans are measured by comparing the present value of expected future cash flows of the restructured loans, discounted at the effective interest rate of the original loan agreement to the loans carrying value. These impairment reserves are recognized as a specific component to be provided for in the ALLL.

 

As of June 30, 2021, we had $5.8 million in troubled debt restructurings compared to $6.1 million as of December 31, 2020. As of June 30, 2021, 89 loans were classified as troubled debt restructurings, of which 88 loans were performing according to their restructured terms. Of the 89 troubled debt restructurings, 81 were ITIN loans totaling $4.6 million which are serviced by a third party. Troubled debt restructurings represented 0.53% of gross loans as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

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As of September 30, 2017, we had $11.0 million in troubled debt restructurings compared to $12.1 million as of December 31, 2016. As of September 30, 2017, we had 118 restructured loans that qualified as troubled debt restructurings, of which 111 loans were performing according to their restructured terms. Troubled debt restructurings represented 1.33% of gross loans as of September 30, 2017, compared to 1.50% at December 31, 2016.

 

Impaired loans of $6.6$3.9 million and $7.1$4.1 million were classified as accruing troubled debt restructurings at SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and December 31, 2016,2020, respectively. For a restructured loan to be on accrual status, the loan’sloan’s collateral coverage must generally be greater than or equal to 100% of the loan balance, the loan payments must be current, and the borrower must demonstrate the ability to make payments from a verified source of cash flow. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021 and December 31, 2020, we had one restructured commercial line of credit in nonaccrual status that had $261 thousand in available credit. We had no obligationobligations to lend additional funds on any troubled debt restructured loans as of December 31, 2016.loans.

 

The following table sets forth a summary of our restructured loans that qualify as troubled debt restructurings as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and December 31, 2016.2020.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

September 30,

  

December 31,

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings

 

2017

  

2016

 
 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2021

  

2020

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings:

    

Accruing troubled debt restructurings

         

Commercial

 $671  $776  $430  $498 

Commercial real estate:

        

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  805   808 

Residential real estate:

         

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  4,655   5,033 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  441   454 

ITIN

 3,374  3,466 

Equity lines

  112   126 

Total accruing troubled debt restructurings

 $6,572  $7,071  $3,916  $4,090 
         

Nonaccruing troubled debt restructurings

         

Commercial

 $1,609  $1,940 

Commercial real estate:

 

Non-owner occupied

 $606  $640 

Residential real estate:

         

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  2,461   2,691 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  306   335 

ITIN

 1,247  1,349 

Consumer and other

  27   29   16   18 

Total nonaccruing troubled debt restructurings

 $4,403  $4,995  $1,869  $2,007 
 

Total troubled debt restructurings

         
        

Commercial

 $2,280  $2,716  $430  $498 

Commercial real estate:

         

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  805   808 

Non-owner occupied

 606  640 

Residential real estate:

         

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  7,116   7,724 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  306   335 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  441   454 

ITIN

 4,621  4,815 

Equity lines

 112  126 

Consumer and other

  27   29   16   18 

Total troubled debt restructurings

 $10,975  $12,066  $5,785  $6,097 
         

Total troubled debt restructurings to gross loans outstanding at period end

  1.33

%

  1.50

%

 0.53

%

 0.53

%

Total troubled debt restructurings to gross loans outstanding at period end (excluding PPP) (1)

 0.56

%

 0.60

%

 

(1) Troubled debt restructuring to gross loans (excluding PPP) is computed by dividing troubled debt restructurings by total gross loans excluding gross PPP loans. Management believes that the ratio excluding PPP loans is meaningful when comparing to periods that do not include PPP loans, which are guaranteed by the SBA, and are expected to be forgiven and repaid by the SBA.

COVID-19 Troubled Debt Restructuring Guidance

 

AllowanceFinancial institution regulators and the CARES Act have changed the treatment of short-term loan modifications for Loan and Lease Losses and Reserve for Unfunded Commitmentsborrowers impacted by COVID-19. The change provides that modifications made in response to COVID-19, to borrowers under certain circumstances, should not be considered a troubled debt restructuring.

 

The ALLL at September 30, 2017 increased $147 thousandWe have responded to $11.7 million comparedthe needs of our borrowers in accordance with the CARES Act and regulatory guidance to $11.5 million at December 31, 2016. A combinationgrant short-term COVID-19 related loan modifications. These modified loans are not troubled debt restructurings and are not considered to be past due or non-performing. We have granted payment deferrals ranging from one to six months determined on a case-by-case basis considering the nature of net loan lossesthe business and loan portfolio growth supported management’s decision to recordthe impact of COVID-19. For some borrowers who where initially granted a $500 thousand provision for loan and lease losses during the ninepayment deferral of less than six months, ended September 30, 2017. During the year ended December 31, 2016 there were no provisions for loan and lease losses.we have granted an additional payment deferral period on a case-by-case basis.

 

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We maintain close contact with our borrowers to update our understanding of the impact of the pandemic on them, their businesses and the underlying collateral for our loans. For borrowers who continue to have been granted a loan payment deferral, we have evaluated their credit quality position and the potential for loss of principal.

Most loan payment deferrals have ended and borrowers have resumed making payments. At June 30, 2021, payment deferrals were extant for 16 loans totaling $4.1 million compared to 82 loans totaling $9.5 million at December 31, 2020. Loans with a payment deferral at June 30, 2021 consisted of two SBA 504 commercial real estate loans totaling $3.2 million and 14 first trust deed residential mortgage loans totaling $827 thousand.

Past Due Loans

Past due loans as of June 30, 2021 decreased $3.5 million to $1.9 million compared to $5.4 million as of December 31, 2020. The decreases in past due loans resulted from repayment of a $3.0 million nonaccrual borrowing relationship during the first quarter of 2021.

SBA Loan Payments

During the first quarter of 2021, the SBA extended its debt relief program and resumed making principal and interest payments on all of our SBA 7(a) loans, which totaled $29.0 million at June 30, 2021. Payment assistance varies by borrower, will continue for no more than eight months and is limited to a maximum $9 thousand per borrower per month.

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses

 

We recorded net monitor credit quality and the general economic environment to ensure that the ALLL is maintained at a level that is adequate to cover estimated credit losses in the loan charge-offsand lease portfolio. Our review of $352 thousandALLL adequacy utilizes both quantitative and qualitative factors. The quantitative analysis relies on historical loss rates which, unfortunately, may not be indicative of future losses. In response to quantitative data deficiencies, we have placed greater reliance on qualitative factors (Q-Factors).

Many of our COVID-19 related credit concerns have moderated and no provision for loan and lease losses was required during the first six months of 2021 compared to a provision of $4.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to netsame period a year ago. Net loan loss recoveries were $284 thousand during the first six months of $364 thousand2021 and most of our borrowers who received a COVID-19 related loan payment deferral have resumed making their payments. This compares with the first six months of 2020 when concerns over COVID-19 necessitated a provision for the year endedloan and lease losses of $4.2 million. Our ALLL methodology supported an ALLL of $17.2 million at June 30, 2021, an increase of 2% compared to our ALLL of $16.9 million at December 31, 2016. Charge-offs during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 occurred primary from purchased consumer loans and were partially offset by recoveries from two commercial loan relationships.2020. Our ALLL as a percentage of gross loans was 1.42%1.58% as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 and 1.44%2021 compared to 1.48% as of December 31, 2016.2020.

Management believes the Company’s ALLL is adequate at June 30, 2021. There is, however, no assurance that future loan and lease losses will not exceed the levels provided for in the ALLL and could possibly result in future charges to the provision for loan and lease losses.

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The following table summarizes the ALLL roll forward for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, twelve months ended December 31, 20162020 and the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2020. This table also includes impaired loan information at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, December 31, 20162020 and SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2020.

 

  

For The Nine Months

Ended

  

For The Twelve Months

Ended

  

For The Nine Months

Ended

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

September 30, 2017

  

December 31, 2016

  

September 30, 2016

 

Beginning balance ALLL

 $11,544  $11,180  $11,180 

Provision for loan and lease loss charged to expense

  500       

Loans charged off

  (1,051)  (2,784)  (2,398)

Loan and lease loss recoveries

  699   3,148   3,067 

Ending balance ALLL

 $11,692  $11,544  $11,849 
  

For The Six Months Ended

  

For The Twelve Months Ended

  

For The Six Months Ended

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

June 30, 2021

  

December 31, 2020

  

June 30, 2020

 

ALLL:

            

ALLL beginning balance

 $16,910  $12,231  $12,231 

Provision for loan and lease losses

     5,250   4,150 

Loans charged-off

  (162)  (1,113)  (525)

Loan and lease loss recoveries

  446   542   233 

ALLL ending balance

 $17,194  $16,910  $16,089 
             
  

At June 30, 2021

  

At December 31, 2020

  

At June 30, 2020

 

Nonaccrual loans:

            

Commercial

 $1,506  $1,535  $7 

Commercial real estate:

            

Non-owner occupied

  606   640   1,717 

Owner occupied

  89   3,094   2,992 

Residential real estate:

            

ITIN

  1,463   1,585   1,738 

1-4 family mortgage

  133   141   180 

Consumer and other

  16   18   37 

Total nonaccrual loans

  3,813   7,013   6,671 

Accruing troubled debt restructured loans:

            

Commercial

  430   498   592 

Residential real estate:

            

ITIN

  3,374   3,466   3,642 

Equity lines

  112   126   221 

Total accruing troubled debt restructured loans

  3,916   4,090   4,455 

Total impaired loans

 $7,729  $11,103  $11,126 
             

Gross loans outstanding

 $1,090,745  $1,139,732  $1,206,340 
             

Ratio of ALLL to gross loans outstanding

  1.58

%

  1.48

%

  1.33

%

Ratio of ALLL to gross loans outstanding (excluding PPP) (1)

  1.67

%

  1.68

%

  1.54

%

Nonaccrual loans to gross loans outstanding

  0.35

%

  0.62

%

  0.55

%

Nonaccrual loans to gross loans outstanding (excluding PPP) (2)

  0.37

%

  0.70

%

  0.64

%

 

  

At September 30, 2017

  

At December 31, 2016

  

At September 30, 2016

 

Nonaccrual loans:

            

Commercial

 $2,309  $2,749  $1,710 

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

     1,196   1,196 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  617   784   800 

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  3,201   3,576   3,392 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  626   1,914   1,798 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  815   917   942 

Consumer and other

  37   250   252 

Total nonaccrual loans

  7,605   11,386   10,090 

Accruing troubled-debt restructured loans:

            

Commercial

  671   776   726 

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  805   808   811 

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  4,655   5,033   5,280 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  441   454   543 

Total accruing restructured loans

  6,572   7,071   7,360 
             

All other accruing impaired loans

     337   483 

Total impaired loans

 $14,177  $18,794  $17,933 
             

Gross loans outstanding

 $824,874  $804,211  $779,019 
             

Ratio of ALLL to gross loans outstanding

  1.42

%

  1.44

%

  1.52

%

Nonaccrual loans to gross loans outstanding

  0.92

%

  1.42

%

  1.30

%

(1) ALLL to gross loans outstanding (excluding PPP) is computed by dividing the ALLL by total gross loans excluding gross PPP loans. Management believes that the ratio excluding PPP loans is meaningful when comparing to periods that do not include PPP loans, which are guaranteed by the SBA, and are expected to be forgiven and repaid by the SBA.

(2) Nonaccrual loans to gross loans outstanding (excluding PPP) is computed by dividing the nonaccrual loans by total gross loans excluding gross PPP loans. Management believes that the ratio excluding PPP loans is meaningful when comparing to periods that do not include PPP loans, which are guaranteed by the SBA, and are expected to be forgiven and repaid by the SBA.

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The following table sets forth the ratio of net charge-offs (recoveries) for the six months ended June 30, 2021 (annualized) and the year ended December 31, 2020 to average loans outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2020, respectively.

 

 

As of September 30, 2017, impaired loans totaled $14.2 million, of which $7.6 million were in nonaccrual status. Of the total impaired loans, $7.9 million or 115 were ITIN loans with an average balance of approximately $68 thousand. The remaining impaired loans consist of nine commercial loans, two commercial real estate loans, four residential mortgages, ten home equity loans and two consumer loans.

  

For the Six Months

Ended

  

For the Year

Ended

 
  

June 30, 2021

  

December 31, 2020

 

Loan Portfolio:

        

Commercial

  (0.01

)%

  0.25

%

Commercial real estate:

        

Owner occupied

  (0.12

)%

  0.05

%

Residential real estate:

        

ITIN

  (0.69

)%

  (0.20

)%

1-4 family mortgage

  (0.03

)%

  (0.03

)%

Equity lines

  (0.45

)%

  (0.04

)%

Consumer and other

  (0.27

)%

  0.80

%

Total

  (0.05

)%

  0.05

%

 

At SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, impaired loans had a corresponding specific allowance of $918 thousand.$159 thousand. The specific allowance on impaired loans represents the impairment reserves on performing restructured loans, other accruing loans, and nonaccrual loans.

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The following table sets forth the allocation of the ALLL as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and December 31, 2016.2020.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

September 30, 2017

  

December 31, 2016

 

ALLL

 

Amount

  

Percent

  

Amount

  

Percent

 

Commercial

 $2,644   22

%

 $2,849   25

%

Commercial real estate:

                

Real estate - construction and land development

  67   1   177   2 

Real estate - commercial non-owner occupied

  4,415   37   3,637   32 

Real estate - commercial owner occupied

  1,822   16   1,764   15 

Residential real estate:

                

Real estate - residential - ITIN

  552   5   973   8 

Real estate - residential - 1-4 family mortgage

  103   1   106   1 

Real estate - residential - equity lines

  529   5   637   5 

Consumer and other

  1,200   10   955   8 

Unallocated

  360   3   446   4 

Total ALLL

 $11,692   100

%

 $11,544   100

%

  

June 30, 2021

  

December 31, 2020

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Amount

  

% Loan

Category

  

Amount

  

% Loan

Category

 

ALLL:

                

Commercial

 $1,839   9

%

 $2,402   10

%

PPP (1)

     5      11 

Commercial real estate:

                

Construction and land development

  317   3   449   4 

Non-owner occupied

  10,396   57   9,195   48 

Owner occupied

  2,199   15   2,251   15 

Residential real estate:

                

ITIN

  539   2   617   3 

1-4 family mortgage

  337   5   386   5 

Equity lines

  284   2   321   2 

Consumer and other

  469   2   683   2 

Unallocated

  814   n/a   606   n/a 

Total ALLL

 $17,194   100

%

 $16,910   100

%

 

(1) PPP loans are fully guaranteed by SBA and no allowance is provided for them.

 

The unallocated portion of ALLL provides for coverage of credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio but not captured in the credit loss factors that are utilized in the risk grading-based component, or in the specific reserve component of the ALLL, and acknowledges the inherent imprecision of all loss prediction models. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, the unallocated allowance amount represents 3%represented 5% of the ALLL compared to 4% at December 31, 2016.2020. While the ALLL composition is an indication of specific amounts or loan categories in which future charge-offs may occur, actual amounts may differ.

 

Natural DisasterReserve for Unfunded Commitmentss

 

Wildfires

We have extended credit to borrowersThe reserve for unfunded commitments, which is included in California's NapaOther Liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, was $800 thousand at June 30, 2021 and Sonoma counties where devastating fires recently caused widespread destruction. In those two counties we have made ten commercial real estate loans totaling $12.8 million. We believe that none December 31, 2020. The adequacy of the real estate collateralizing our loans was burned. Itreserve for unfunded commitments is however too soon to approximatereviewed on a quarterly basis, based upon changes in the amount of commitments, loss experience, and economic impactconditions. When necessary, the provision expense is recorded in other noninterest expense in the Consolidated Statements of the fires on the general economyIncome.

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

 

Hurricanes

ManyGoodwill and other intangible assets, net totaled $15.3 million at June 30, 2021 and primarily consisted of goodwill and core deposit intangibles recorded as part of previous acquisitions. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment annually and any such impairment is recognized in the period identified. A more frequent assessment of possible goodwill impairment is performed whenever we identify certain triggering events or circumstances that would more likely than not indicate that the fair value of the loans that we have acquired from third party originators were madeBank is less than the carrying amount of the Bank’s equity. The triggering events to borrowers who are located throughoutbe considered include a deterioration in general economic conditions, decreased overall financial performance of the United States, other than in California. Some of those borrowers reside in portions of Texas, Florida, GeorgiaCompany, and Puerto Rico where hurricanes caused severe damage during the third quarter of 2017. The loans that could be affected are primarily ITIN loans which are secured by 1st deeds of trust and consumer home improvement loans which are unsecured. These loans are not serviced by us and we are dependent on third party servicers for collection efforts, processing payment deferral requests and obtaining loss information. Based on preliminary information, we believe thata sustained decrease in the affected areas, our exposure for loans secured by 1st and 2nd residential deeds of trust is 21 loans totaling $1.2 million (none in Puerto Rico), and for unsecured consumer loans is 361 loans totaling $3.5 million (of which 78 loans totaling $1.2 million are in Puerto Rico). We do not currently know the extent of damage to our loan collateral, the amounts of available insurance coverage, the availability of government assistance for our borrowers or whether our borrower's ability to repay their loans has been diminished.Company’s stock price.

 

Deposits

Total deposits as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 were $1.1$1.697 billion compared to $1.0$1.543 billion at December 31, 2016,2020, an increase of $58.1 million or 8% annualized.$155 million. The following table presents the deposit balances by major category as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, and December 31, 2016.2020. The increase in non-maturing deposits from December 31, 2020 to June 30, 2021 was due to PPP loan program disbursements and changes in customer behavior, which continues to place greater emphasis on savings during the current uncertain times. Management assumes that depositor behavior will change at a later date, but is unable to predict the timing of that change.

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

September 30, 2017

  

December 31, 2016

 

Deposits

 

Amount

  

Percentage

  

Amount

  

Percentage

 

Noninterest-bearing demand

 $316,814   30

%

 $270,398   27

%

Interest-bearing demand

  206,045   19   198,328   20 

Money market accounts

  227,421   21   207,241   20 

Savings

  111,962   11   113,309   11 

Certificates of deposit, $100,000 or greater

  156,743   15   167,962   17 

Certificates of deposit, less than $100,000

  43,800   4   47,428   5 

Total

 $1,062,785   100

%

 $1,004,666   100

%

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June 30, 2021

  

December 31, 2020

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Amount

  

%

  

Amount

  

%

 

Deposits:

                

Noninterest-bearing demand

 $627,911   37

%

 $541,033   34

%

Interest-bearing demand

  306,565   18   290,251   19 

Money market

  463,639   27   425,121   28 

Savings

  162,325   10   150,695   10 

Certificates of deposit, $250,000 or less

  74,605   4   78,217   5 

Certificates of deposit, greater than $250,000

  62,293   4   57,462   4 

Total

 $1,697,338   100

%

 $1,542,779   100

%

 

The following table sets forth the distribution of our year-to-date average daily balancesdeposits and their respective average rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and the year ended December 31, 2016.periods indicated.

 

  

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

  

For the Year Ended December 31, 2016

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Average

Balance

  

Average

Rate

  

Average

Balance

  

Average

Rate

 

Interest-bearing demand

 $204,808   0.13

%

 $172,011   0.12

%

Money market accounts

  221,557   0.20

%

  202,159   0.16

%

Savings

  111,258   0.18

%

  104,771   0.17

%

Certificates of deposit

  209,275   1.05

%

  221,074   0.99

%

Interest-bearing deposits

  746,898   0.41

%

  700,015   0.41

%

Noninterest-bearing demand

  280,559       226,368     

Average total deposits

 $1,027,457   0.30% $926,383   0.31%
                 

Term debt

 $18,644   6.33

%

 $37,286   4.47

%

Junior subordinated debentures

  10,310   2.74

%

  10,310   2.28

%

Average total borrowings

 $28,954   5.05

%

 $47,596   4.00

%

Deposit Maturity Schedule

The following table sets forth the maturities of certificates of deposit in amounts of $100,000 or more as of September 30, 2017.

(Amounts in thousands)

 

September 30,

 

Maturing in:

 

2017

 

Three months or less

 $25,453 

Three through six months

  26,545 

Six through twelve months

  32,907 

Over twelve months

  71,838 

Total

 $156,743 

  

For the Six Months Ended

  

For the Year Ended

 
  

June 30, 2021

  

December 31, 2020

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Average Balance

  

Average Rate

  

Average Balance

  

Average Rate

 

Deposits:

                

Interest-bearing demand

 $298,236   0.08

%

 $264,652   0.12

%

Money market

  434,140   0.17

%

  372,939   0.33

%

Savings

  158,738   0.11

%

  142,857   0.24

%

Certificates of deposit

  136,969   0.94

%

  142,067   1.23

%

Interest-bearing deposits

  1,028,083   0.24

%

  922,515   0.39

%

Noninterest-bearing demand

  584,513       500,862     

Total deposits

 $1,612,596   0.15

%

 $1,423,377   0.26

%

 

We have an agreement with IntraFi Network (“IntraFi”), formerly known as Promontory Interfinancial Network LLC (“Promontory”) allowingwhich facilitates provision of FDIC deposit insurance to balances in excess of current FDIC deposit insurance limits. Promontory’sIntraFi’s Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (“CDARS”) and Insured Cash Sweep (“ICS”) products use a deposit-matching program to exchange Bank deposits in excess of the current deposit insurance limits for excess balances at other participating banks, on a dollar-for-dollar basis that would be fully insured at the Bank.(reciprocal arrangement). These products are designed to enhance our ability to attract and retain customers and increase deposits, by providing additional FDIC coverage to customers. CDARS and ICS deposits can also be reciprocal or one-wayarranged on a non-reciprocal basis. CDARS and are considered brokeredICS deposits by the FDIC.totaled $77.4 million and $85.6 million at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

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Deposit Maturity Schedule

 

In accordance with regulatory Call Report instructions, we filed quarterly Call Reports,The following table sets forth the maturities of uninsured certificates of deposit greater than $250,000 as of June 30, 2021.

  

June 30,

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

2021

 

Maturing in:

    

Three months or less

 $15,263 

Three through six months

  6,040 

Six through twelve months

  18,658 

Over twelve months

  22,332 

Total

 $62,293 

Our uninsured deposits, which listed brokered depositsare the portion of $56.2deposit accounts that exceed the FDIC insurance limit (currently $250,000), approximated $934 million and $65.2$795 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and December 31, 2016,2020, respectively. These amounts were obtained throughestimated based on the CDARSsame methodologies and ICS programs.assumptions used for regulatory reporting purposes.

 

Borrowings

The following table sets forth our year-to-date average balances for borrowings and their respective average rates for the periods indicated.

  

For the Six Months Ended

  

For the Year Ended

 
  

June 30, 2021

  

December 31, 2020

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Average Balance

  

Average Rate

  

Average Balance

  

Average Rate

 

Borrowings:

                

FHLB borrowings

 $1,934   

%

 $8,347   0.06

%

Subordinated debt, net

  10,000   5.55

%

  9,981   7.32

%

Junior subordinated debentures

  10,310   1.82

%

  10,310   2.41

%

Total borrowings

 $22,244   3.34

%

 $28,638   3.45

%

Term Debt

 

At SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, we had term debt outstanding with a carrying value of $17.6$10.0 million compared to $18.7$15.0 million at December 31, 2016.2020. Term debt consisted of the following:

 

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Borrowings

 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2021, the Bank had no Federal Home Loan Bank of San FranciscoFHLB advances outstanding. The average balance outstanding on Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco term advances during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the year endedcompared to $5.0 million at December 31, 2016 was $403 thousand and $18.0 million, respectively.2020. See Note 6 Federal Funds Purchased and Lines of CreditTerm Debt in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information on our Federal Home Loan Bank of San FranciscoFHLB borrowings.

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SeniorSubordinated Debt

 

In December of 2015, we entered into a senior debt loan agreement to borrow $10.0 million. The debt is secured by a pledge from the Holding Company of all of the outstanding stock of Redding Bank of Commerce, matures in 2020, and at September 30, 2017, had a balance of $7.7 million net of unamortized debt issuance costs. Interest on the senior debt is paid at a variable rate equal to three month LIBOR plus 400 basis points resetting monthly. The effective interest rate at September 30, 2017, was 5.32%

Subordinated Debt

In December of 2015, we issued $10.0 million of fixed to floating rate subordinated notes.Subordinated Notes. The subordinated debtSubordinated Debt initially bearsbore interest at a fixed rate of 6.88% per annum for a five-year term. Thereafter, interestthrough December 19, 2020. Interest on the subordinated debt will be paidSubordinated Debt currently bears interest at a variable rate equal to three month LIBOR plus 526 basis points resetting quarterly. At September 30, 2017, the Subordinated Debt had a balance of $9.9 million net of unamortized debt issuance costs. The notes are due in 2025.

 

Junior Subordinated DebentureDebenturess

Bank of Commerce Holdings Trust IIII

 

During July of 2005, we participated in a $10.0 million private placement of fixed rate trust-preferred securities (the "Trust-Preferred Securities") through a wholly owned Delaware trust affiliate, Bank of Commerce Holdings Trust II (the "Trust II"). TrustTrust II simultaneously issued $310 thousand common securities to the Holding Company. Rates paid on the Trust-Preferred Securities have transitioned from fixed to floating and are now paid on a quarterly basis at a rate equal to three month LIBOR plus 158 basis points (2.90%(1.19% at SeptemberJune 30, 2017)2021).

The Trust-Preferred Securities mature on September 15, 2035, and the covenants allow for redemption of the securities at our option during any quarter prior to maturity.

 

The proceeds from the salesale of the Trust-Preferred Securities were used by the Trust II to purchase from the Holding Company the aggregate principal amount of $10.3 million of the Holding Company’s junior subordinate debentures (the "Notes"). The net proceeds to the Holding Company from the sale of the Notes to the Trust II were partially distributed to the Bank for general corporate purposes, including funding the growth of the Bank’s various financial services.Bank. The proceeds from the Notes qualify as Tier 1 capital under Federal Reserve Board guidelines.

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LIQUIDITY AND CASH FLOW

 

ReddingMerchants Bank of Commerce

On March 11, 2016, we completed the purchase of five Bank of America branches located in northern California. The transaction was attractive to us because it provided a new source of low cost core deposits and allowed us to execute our plan to reconfigure our Balance Sheet. The acquisition provided approximately $142.3 million of new liquidity ($149.0 million of new deposits less payments of $6.7 million made to Bank of America). We utilized a portion of that new liquidity to reduce our reliance on wholesale funding sources, repaying $75.0 million of Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco hedged term debt and redeeming $17.5 million of brokered time deposits. We utilized the remaining liquidity to fund loan growth.

 

The principal objective of our liquidity management program is to maintain our ability to meet the day-to-day cash flow requirements of our customers who wish either wish to withdraw funds on deposit or to draw upon their credit facilities.

We monitor the sources and uses of funds on a daily basis to maintain an acceptable liquidity position. One source of funds includes public deposits. We may be required to collateralize a portion of public deposits that exceed FDIC insurance limitations based on the state of California’s risk assessment of the Bank. Public deposits represent 2% of our total deposits at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

 

In addition to liquidity fromprovided by core deposits, loan repayments and cash flows from securities, the Bank can utilize established uncommitted federal funds lines of credit, sell securities, borrow on a secured basis from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco,FHLB, borrow on a secured basis from the Federal Reserve Bank, borrow on established conditional federal funds lines of credit, sell securities, or issue subscription / brokered certificates of deposit.

We have experienced significant increased deposit balances due to PPP loan program disbursements and customer behavior, which continues to place greater emphasis on savings during the current uncertain times. Through June 30, 2021, we have not experienced any unusual pressure on our deposit balances or on our liquidity position as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

At SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, the Bank hadhas the following credit arrangements:

 

 

We have an available lineLine of credit with the Federal Home Loan BankFHLB of San Francisco of $332.4 million; credit availability$456.9 million is subject to certain collateral requirements, namely the amount of pledged loans and investment securities.

We have an available line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank of $15.3 million subject to collateral requirements, namely the amount of pledged loans.loans and investment securities.

 

We have entered into nonbindingLine of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank of $26.8 million is subject to collateral requirements, namely the amount of pledged loans.

Nonbinding unsecured federal funds line of credit agreements with three financial institutions. The available credit on these lines totaled $35.0$75.0 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and had interest rates ranging from 1.39%0.17% to 2.04%0.35%. Advances under the lines are subject to funds availability, continued borrower eligibility, and may have consecutive day usage restrictions.

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Bank of Commerce Holdings

 

The Holding Company is a separate entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity. Substantially all ofAt June 30, 2021, the Holding Company'sCompany had cash flows are obtainedbalances of $3.1 million. Our principal source of cash is dividends received from dividends declared and paid by the Bank. During the first six months of 2021, the Bank paid dividends totaling $2.5 million to the Holding Company. There are statutory and regulatory provisions thatthat could limit the ability of the Bank to pay dividends to the Holding Company. As describedCompany in the paragraph below, the Holding Company received $26.8 million in proceeds from the sale of common stock and given its cash position, there are currently no plans to pay dividends from the Bank to the Holding Company.future.

 

On May 10, 2017, we completed the sale of 2,738,096 shares of our common stock at a public offering price of $10.50 and received net proceeds of $26.8 million. These proceeds will support lending and investment activities, support or fund acquisitions of other institutions or branches if opportunities for such transactions become available, or repay certain borrowings. We deployed liquidity provided by the sale of common stock into available-for-sale securities and interest-bearing deposits at other banks.

Consolidated Statements of Cash FlowsFlows

 

As disclosed in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows,, net cash of $10.3 million was provided by operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The primary difference between net income and cash provided by operating activities isare non-cash items including depreciation and amortization totaling $3.2 million and a provision for loan and lease losses of $500 thousand.items.

 

Net cash of $75.6$12.1 million usedwas provided by investingoperating activities during the six months ended June 30, 2021 consisted principally of $121.6 million in purchases of available-for-sale investment securities and $22.0 million in net loan purchases and originations partially offset by $47.9 million in proceeds from sale of available-for-sale investment securities, $16.6 million in proceeds from maturities and payments of available-for-sale securities and $2.2 million of life insurance proceeds.of:

$9.1 million in net income.

$1.1 million in depreciation and amortization.

$1.4 million in amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on investment securities.

 

Net cash of $82.6$89.7 million used in investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2021 consisted principally of:

$227.6 million in purchases of investment securities.

These uses of cash were partially offset by:

$39.1 million in proceeds from sale of investment securities.

$49.9 million in proceeds from maturities and payments of investment securities.

$39.0 million in net loan principal repayments.

$10.7 million in repayments on purchased loan pools.

Net cash of $147.7 million provided by financing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2021 consisted principally of a $73.0 million increase in demand and savings deposits and $26.8 million in proceeds from issuance of common stockof:

$153.3 million increase in non-maturing deposits.

$1.2 million increase in certificates of deposit.

These sources were partially offset by a decrease in certificatesby:

$5.0 million repayment of term debt.

$2.0 million dividends paid on common stock.

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CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

We useEquity capital is available to support organic and strategic growth, pay dividends and pay dividends.repurchase shares. The objective of effective capital management is to produce above marketcompetitive long-term returns by usingfor our shareholders while ensuring that adequate capital when investment returns are perceivedis maintained relative to be high and issuing capital when costs are perceived to be low.the Company’s risk profile. Our sources of capital include retained earnings, common and preferred stock issuance, and issuance of subordinated debt or trust notes.debt.

 

REGULATORY CAPITAL GUIDELINES

 

Federal bank regulatory agencies use capital adequacy guidelines in the examination and regulation of bank holding companies and banks. The guidelines are “risk-based,” meaning that they are designed to make capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profiles among banks and bank holding companies. On July 2, 2013, the federal banking agencies approved the finalThe current rules (the “Final Rules”) implementing the Basel Committee's December 2010 final capital framework (commonly known as Basel III). The Final Rules substantially amended the regulatory risk-based capital rules applicable to the Holding Company and the Bank. The phase-in period for the Final Rules began for the Company on January 1, 2015 with full compliance with the Final Rules phased in by January 1, 2019.

Generally speaking, effective January 1, 2015, the Final Rules did the following:

Created “Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio,” which is a measure of regulatory capital closer to pure tangible common equity than the previous Tier 1 definition;

Establisheda required minimum risk-based capital ratio for “Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio” 4.5%;

Increasedthe required minimum risk-based “Tier 1 Capital Ratio” to 6.0%:

Increased the required minimum risk-based “Total Capital Ratio” to 8.0%;

Increased the required minimum “Tier 1 Leverage Ratio” to 4.0%;

Added a 2.50% capital conversation buffer to the minimum “Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio”, “Tier 1 Capital Ratio” and “Total Capital Ratio”; and

Allowed for permanent grandfathering of non-qualifying instruments, such as our trust-preferred securities, subject to a limit of 25% of Tier 1 capital.

The Final Rules require the Bank and the Company to meet thea capital conservation buffer requirement in order to avoid constraints on capital distributions, such as dividends and equity repurchases, and certain bonus compensation for executive officers. TheThe capital conservation buffer of 2.50% is added to the minimum capital ratios and is being phased in between 2016 and 2019. For 2017, the partially phased in buffer is 1.25%.ratios.

 

When the new capital rule is fully phased in, theThe Basel III minimum capital requirements plus the conservation buffer will exceed the well-capitalizedprior regulatory “well-capitalized” capital thresholds by 0.5 percentage points. This 0.5-percentage-point0.5 percentage-point cushion will allowallows institutions to dip into a portion of their capital conservation buffer before reaching a status that is considered less than well capitalized for prompt corrective action purposes.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

These capital rules also changeAs of January 1, 2020 for certain qualifying institutions, the risk-weights of certain assets for purposesFDIC accepts compliance with a Community Bank Leverage Ratio in lieu of the risk-basedBasel III capital ratios and phase out certain instruments asrequirements. We are a qualifying capital. The Final Rules also contain revisionsinstitution; however, we have opted to continue reporting under the prompt corrective action framework, which is designedBasel III requirements. We can opt-in to place restrictions on insured depository institutions, if their capital levels begin to show signs of weakness.

Underuse the prompt corrective action requirements, which are designed to complementCommunity Bank Leverage Ratio at any time in the capital conservation buffer, insured depository institutions are required to meet the following increased capital level requirements in order to qualify as “well-capitalized:”

a “Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio” of at least 6.5%;

a “Tier 1 Capital Ratio” of at least 8%;

a “Total Capital Ratio” of at least 10%;

a “Tier 1 Leverage Ratio” of at least 5%; and

not be subject to any order or written directive requiring a specific capital level.

The FDIC's rules (as amended by the Final Rules) also contain other capital classification categories, such as "adequately capitalized," "undercapitalized," "significantly undercapitalized," and "critically undercapitalized," which are based on an institution's specific capital ratios.future.

 

CAPITAL ADEQUACY

 

Overall capital adequacy is monitored on a day-to-day basis by management and reported to our Board of Directors on a monthly basis. Our regulators measure capital adequacy by using a risk-based capital framework and by monitoring compliance with minimum leverage ratio guidelines. Based on management’s review and analysis of Basel III, management believes that the Holding Company and the Bank will exceed the standards under these new rules.

 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, the most recent notification from the FDIC categorized the Bank as “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.Prompt Corrective Action (“FDIC PCA”). There are no conditions or events since the notification that management believes have changed the Bank’sBank’s risk category. The Holding Company and the Bank’s capital amounts and ratios as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, are presented in the following table.

 

  

September 30, 2017

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Capital

  

Actual
 Ratio

  

Well

 Capitalized

 Requirement

  

Minimum

Capital

 Requirement

  

Applicable

2017 Capital

Conservation Buffer

  

Minimum Capital

 Ratio plus Capital

Conservation Buffer

 

Holding Company:

                        

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio

 $125,592   12.66

%

  n/a   4.50

%

  1.25

%

  5.750

%

Tier 1 Capital Ratio

 $135,462   13.65

%

  n/a   6.00

%

  1.25

%

  7.250

%

Total Capital Ratio

 $157,848   15.91

%

  n/a   8.00

%

  1.25

%

  9.250

%

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

 $135,462   11.12

%

  n/a   4.00

%

  n/a   n/a 
                         

Bank:

                        

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio

 $127,819   12.87

%

  6.50

%

  4.50

%

  1.25

%

  5.750

%

Tier 1 Capital Ratio

 $127,819   12.87

%

  8.00

%

  6.00

%

  1.25

%

  7.250

%

Total Capital Ratio

 $140,206   14.12

%

  10.00

%

  8.00

%

  1.25

%

  9.250

%

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

 $127,819   10.50

%

  5.00

%

  4.00

%

  n/a   n/a 

  

June 30, 2021

 
          

FDIC PCA

  

BASEL III

 
          

Well

  

Minimum

  

Capital

  

Minimum Capital

 
      

Actual

  

Capitalized

  

Capital

  

Conservation

  

Ratio plus Capital

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Capital

  

Ratio

  

Requirement

  

Requirement

  

Buffer

  

Conservation Buffer

 

Holding Company:

                        

Common equity tier 1 capital ratio

 $163,336   13.04

%

  n/a   4.50

%

  2.50

%

  7.00

%

Tier 1 capital ratio

 $173,336   13.84

%

  n/a   6.00

%

  2.50

%

  8.50

%

Total capital ratio

 $199,025   15.89

%

  n/a   8.00

%

  2.50

%

  10.50

%

Tier 1 leverage ratio

 $173,336   9.37

%

  n/a   4.00

%

  n/a   4.00

%

                         

Bank:

                        

Common equity tier 1 capital ratio

 $181,361   14.48

%

  6.50

%

  4.50

%

  2.50

%

  7.00

%

Tier 1 capital ratio

 $181,361   14.48

%

  8.00

%

  6.00

%

  2.50

%

  8.50

%

Total capital ratio

 $197,042   15.74

%

  10.00

%

  8.00

%

  2.50

%

  10.50

%

Tier 1 leverage ratio

 $181,361   9.80

%

  5.00

%

  4.00

%

  n/a   4.00

%

 

On December 10, 2015, the Holding Company issued $10.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Subordinated Notes to certain institutional investors. The Subordinated Notes qualify as Tier 2 Capital under the Final Rules. See Item 1a1A - Risk Factors, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20162020 for further detail on potential risks relating to the Subordinated Notes.

 

AsGoodwill and other intangible assets, net totaled $15.3 million at June 30, 2021 and primarily consisted of goodwill and core deposit intangibles recorded as part of previous acquisitions. See Note 10, Goodwill and Other Intangibles in the branch acquisition, we recorded a core depositNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this document for additional detail goodwill and other intangible of $1.8 million and goodwill of $665 thousand.assets. When calculating capital ratios, goodwill and a portion of the core deposit intangiblesother intangible assets, net are subtracteddeducted from Tier 1 capital. The deduction for core deposit intangibles is subject to a phase in period under the Basel III risk based capital rules. During 2016, 60% of the core deposit intangible was deducted from Tier 1 capital, 80% for 2017 and 100% thereafter. Both of these intangible assets are subtracted from tangible equity as part of the calculation of tangible book value per share.

Capital ratios for the Holding Company include the benefit of $26.8 million net proceeds from the sale of 2,738,096 shares of common stock in the second quarter of 2017.

 

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

In late 2020, we announced a new share repurchase program to repurchase up to 1.0 million shares of common stock over a period ending December 31, 2021. As of June 30, 2021, no shares have been repurchased under this program. Given the recent announcement of the merger with Columbia, management will not be purchasing shares under the program.

 

Cash Dividends and Payout Ratios per Common Share

 

DuringThe following table presents cash dividends declared and dividend pay-out ratios (dividends declared per common share divided by basic earnings per common share) for the ninethree and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and the year ended December 31, 2016, we declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.03 per common share.

2020. These dividends were made pursuant to our existing dividend policy and in consideration of, among other things, earnings, regulatory capital levels, our risk profile, capital preservation and expected growth. The dividend rate will beis reassessed periodically by the Board of Directors in accordance with the dividend policy. There is no assurance that future cash dividends on common shares will be declared or increased.

 

  

For the Three Months Ended

  

For the Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Dividends declared per common share

 $0.06  $0.05  $0.12  $0.10 

Dividend payout ratio

  24

%

  22

%

  22

%

  36

%

Tangible Book Value Per Share and Tangible Common Equity Ratio

We believe the tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per share are meaningful measures that the Company and investors commonly use to assess the value and capital levels of the Company.

The following table presents cash dividends declaredprovides a reconciliation of shareholders' equity (GAAP) to tangible common equity (non-GAAP), and dividend payout ratios (dividends declared per common share divided by basic earnings per common share) for the threetotal assets (GAAP) to tangible assets (non-GAAP) as of June 30, 2021 and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.December 31, 2020.

 

  

Three Months Ended September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Dividends declared per common share

 $0.03  $0.03  $0.09  $0.09 

Dividend payout ratio

  17

%

  17

%

  18

%

  41

%

  

June 30,

  

December 31,

 

(Dollars in thousands except ratio and per share data)

 

2021

  

2020

 

Tangible common shareholders' equity:

        

Total shareholders' equity (GAAP)

 $182,137  $177,702 

Subtract:

        

Goodwill (GAAP)

  11,671   11,671 

Other intangible assets, net (GAAP)

  3,661   4,044 

Tangible common shareholders' equity (non-GAAP)

 $166,805  $161,987 
         

Total assets (GAAP)

 $1,917,153  $1,763,954 

Subtract:

        

Goodwill (GAAP)

  11,671   11,671 

Other intangible assets, net (GAAP)

  3,661   4,044 

Tangible assets (non-GAAP)

 $1,901,821  $1,748,239 
         

Common equity ratio (GAAP)

  9.50

%

  10.07

%

Tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP)

  8.77

%

  9.27

%

Book value per share (GAAP)

 $10.78  $10.58 

Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)

 $9.87  $9.64 

 

The Tangible common equity, the tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value are non-GAAP financial measures, are not audited, and should be viewed in conjunction with the total shareholders' equity, total shareholders' equity ratio and book value per share. Although we believe these non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by stakeholders in the evaluation of a company, they have limitations as analytical tools, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analyses of results as reported under GAAP.

 

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

 

Information regarding Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements is included in Note 8, 7, Commitments and Contingencies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements incorporated in this document.

 

CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

 

Information regarding Concentration of Credit Risk is included in Note 8, 7, CommitmentsCommitments and Contingencies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements incorporated in this document.

 

 

ItemItem 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Our assessment of market risk as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 indicates there are no material changes in the quantitative and qualitative disclosures from those in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2020.

 

ItemItem 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’sCompany’s management, including its President and Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based on that evaluation, the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

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

 

Report on Internal Control over Financial ReportingReporting

 

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company’sCompany’s Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer and implemented by the Company’s Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.

 

The Company’sCompany’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

On a quarterly basis, we carry out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer (whom is also our Principal Accounting Officer) of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, and Principal Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to us that is required to be included in our periodic SEC filings.

 

Although we change and improve our internal controls over financial reporting on an ongoing basis, we do not believe that any such changes occurred in the first ninesix months of 20172021 that materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

We are subject to various pending and threatened legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business and maintainsmaintain reserves for losses from legal actions that are both probable and estimable. There are no legal proceedings adverse to the Company that will have a material effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

Item 1a.Item 1A. Risk Factors

We have only fragmented information about the impact of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria on our purchased loan portfolios. We are in the preliminary stage of assessing how these storms will impact our portfolio or  our earnings. Until more is known, we are unable to quantify that impact.

 

The risks described below, as well as the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’sCompany’s Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2016,2020, filed with the SEC on March 15, 20175, 2021 should be carefully considered. The risks described may not be the only risks facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that are currently considered to not be material also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. Our risk factors regarding natural disasters have been expanded to specifically address additional types of natural disasters and risks to our purchased loan portfolio and loan servicers.

 

A natural disaster outside California, could negatively impact our purchased loan portfolio or our third party loan servicer.Due to the fluctuation in market price of Columbia Banking System, Inc. common stock, the BOCH shareholders cannot be sure of the exact value of consideration they will receive in the Merger.

 

Our purchased loan portfolio includes a significant amount of loans made to borrowers outside California and which are serviced by third parties outside of California. A significant portionUpon the effective time of the purchased loansMerger described Note 11 Merger in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, each share of Bank of Commerce common stock will be cancelled and third party loan servicers are in areas that are vulnerableconverted into the right to natural disasters. Therefore, we are susceptiblereceive the Merger Consideration, consisting of shares of Columbia common stock pursuant to the risksterms of natural disasters outside California. Natural disastersthe Merger Agreement. The value of the Merger Consideration to be received by Company shareholders will be based on an Exchange Ratio, which is 0.40 shares of Columbia common stock for each share of Bank of Commerce common stock. Because the price of Columbia common stock could impactfluctuate during the operationsperiod of our loan servicers directly through interference with communications, includingtime between the interruptiondate of this filing and the time the Company's shareholders actually receive their shares of Columbia common stock as merger consideration, the Company's shareholders will be subject to the risk of a decline in the price of Columbia common stock during this period.

The Merger is subject to approval from BOCHs shareholders, customary regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Prior to completion of the Merger, approvals must be obtained from various parties. Although the Company does not currently expect that any such conditions or changes will be imposed, there can be no assurance that they will not be, and such conditions or changes could have the effect of delaying completion of the merger, imposing additional costs on, or limiting the revenues of Columbia Banking System, Inc. following the Merger or causing the Merger Agreement to terminate.

Termination of the Merger Agreement could negatively affect us.

If, for any reason, the Merger Agreement is terminated, the Company may be adversely affected as a result of not pursuing other beneficial opportunities prior to such termination and the loss of websites, destruction of facilities, operational, financial and management information systems which could prevent them from servicing our portfolio. Natural disasters outside California could also impactcritical personnel. The Company will be required to pay the underlying collateral and borrower’s ability to repay the loans for our purchased loan portfoliosColumbia Banking System, Inc. a termination fee totaling $12 million.

 

ItemItem 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

a)

Not Applicable

 

a)b)

Not Applicable

b)Not Applicable

Not Applicable

 

c)

Not Applicable

 

ItemItem 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

Not Applicable

 

ItemItem 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not Applicable

 

ItemItem 5. Other Information

 

Not Applicable

 

ItemItem 6. Exhibits

 

2.1

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 23, 2021, by and between Columbia Banking System, Inc. and Bank of Commerce Holdings

10.1

Form of Voting Support Agreement

31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.0

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

Inline XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

104

XBRL Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

 

 

SIGNATURESSIGNATURES

 

FollowingPursuant 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 COMMERCE HOLDINGS

 

(Registrant)

 

Date: November 3, 2017August 6, 2021

/s/ James A. Sundquist

 

James A. Sundquist

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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