UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
þQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020

or

oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________to________

Commission File Number: 001-36448
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Connecticut 20-8251355
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
220 Elm Street
New Canaan, Connecticut 06840
(203) 652-0166
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)

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

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of Each Exchange on Which
Registered

Common Stock, no par value per
share

BWFG
NASDAQ Global Market


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the 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. þ Yes ¨ No

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

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



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. þ¨

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

As of July 31, 2019,April 30, 2020, there were 7,841,1037,871,419 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.
 


Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.
Form 10-Q

Table of Contents
 
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Certifications 


PART 1 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets - (unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data)
June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
ASSETS      
Cash and due from banks$75,647
 $75,411
$203,569
 $78,051
Federal funds sold3,237
 2,701
6,427
 
Cash and cash equivalents78,884
 78,112
209,996
 78,051
      
Investment securities      
Marketable equity securities, at fair value2,090
 2,009
2,289
 2,118
Available for sale investment securities, at fair value93,017
 93,154
82,342
 82,439
Held to maturity investment securities, at amortized cost (fair values of $23,111 and $21,988 at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)21,318
 21,421
Held to maturity investment securities, at amortized cost (fair values of $18,771 and $18,307 at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively)16,252
 16,308
Total investment securities116,425
 116,584
100,883
 100,865
      
Loans receivable (net of allowance for loan losses of $13,890 at June 30, 2019 and $15,462 at December 31, 2018)1,551,620
 1,586,775
Other real estate owned1,217
 
Loans receivable (net of allowance for loan losses of $16,686 at March 31, 2020 and $13,509 at December 31, 2019)1,602,146
 1,588,840
Accrued interest receivable6,165
 6,375
5,867
 5,959
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost7,475
 8,110
6,507
 7,475
Premises and equipment, net29,060
 19,771
27,835
 28,522
Bank-owned life insurance41,178
 40,675
41,926
 41,683
Goodwill2,589
 2,589
2,589
 2,589
Other intangible assets251
 290
196
 214
Deferred income taxes, net5,596
 4,347
10,009
 5,788
Other assets19,205
 10,037
45,671
 22,196
Total assets$1,859,665
 $1,873,665
$2,053,625
 $1,882,182
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY      
Liabilities      
Deposits      
Noninterest bearing deposits$161,704
 $173,198
$168,448
 $191,518
Interest bearing deposits1,316,027
 1,329,046
1,512,684
 1,300,385
Total deposits1,477,731
 1,502,244
1,681,132
 1,491,903
      
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank150,000
 160,000
125,000
 150,000
Subordinated debentures ($25,500 face, less unamortized debt issuance costs of $319 and $345 at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)25,181
 25,155
Subordinated debentures ($25,500 face, less unamortized debt issuance costs of $280 and $293 at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively)25,220
 25,207
Accrued expenses and other liabilities29,813
 12,070
52,059
 32,675
Total liabilities1,682,725
 1,699,469
1,883,411
 1,699,785
Commitments and contingencies

 



 

Shareholders' equity      
Common stock, no par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, 7,841,103 and 7,842,271 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively120,064
 120,527
Common stock, no par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, 7,871,419 and 7,868,803 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively119,953
 120,589
Retained earnings63,801
 54,706
69,595
 69,324
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(6,925) (1,037)(19,334) (7,516)
Total shareholders' equity176,940
 174,196
170,214
 182,397
      
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$1,859,665
 $1,873,665
$2,053,625
 $1,882,182

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)


Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income – (unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)data)
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2019 2018 2019 20182020 2019
Interest and dividend income          
Interest and fees on loans$19,540
 $18,114
 $39,636
 $35,532
$18,985
 $20,096
Interest and dividends on securities992
 975
 1,989
 1,910
825
 997
Interest on cash and cash equivalents514
 325
 897
 579
286
 383
Total interest and dividend income21,046
 19,414
 42,522
 38,021
20,096
 21,476
          
Interest expense          
Interest expense on deposits6,319
 4,309
 12,419
 7,965
5,709
 6,100
Interest expense on borrowings1,132
 1,197
 2,235
 2,443
1,101
 1,103
Total interest expense7,451
 5,506
 14,654
 10,408
6,810
 7,203
          
Net interest income13,595
 13,908
 27,868
 27,613
13,286
 14,273
          
(Credit) provision for loan losses(841) 310
 (646) 323
Provision for loan losses3,185
 195
          
Net interest income after (credit) provision for loan losses14,436
 13,598
 28,514
 27,290
Net interest income after provision for loan losses10,101
 14,078
          
Noninterest income          
Bank owned life insurance243
 249
Service charges and fees217
 249
Gains and fees from sales of loans617
 315
 706
 685

 89
Service charges and fees263
 265
 512
 521
Bank owned life insurance254
 265
 503
 528
Net gain on sale of available for sale securities76
 
 76
 222
Other126
 262
 847
 484
612
 721
Total noninterest income1,336
 1,107
 2,644
 2,440
1,072
 1,308
          
Noninterest expense          
Salaries and employee benefits4,555
 4,539
 9,391
 9,567
5,380
 4,836
Occupancy and equipment1,833
 1,731
 3,720
 3,348
1,909
 1,887
Professional services711
 590
Data processing551
 509
 1,063
 1,034
536
 512
Professional services519
 424
 1,109
 1,199
Director fees295
 189
Marketing348
 479
 541
 776
162
 193
Director fees215
 274
 404
 489
FDIC insurance76
 203
 199
 417
70
 123
Amortization of intangibles19
 24
 38
 48
18
 19
Other639
 581
 1,265
 1,089
578
 626
Total noninterest expense8,755
 8,764
 17,730
 17,967
9,659
 8,975
Income before income tax expense7,017
 5,941
 13,428
 11,763
1,514
 6,411
Income tax expense1,441
 1,226
 2,772
 2,448
151
 1,331
Net income$5,576
 $4,715
 $10,656
 $9,315
$1,363
 $5,080
          
Earnings Per Common Share:          
Basic$0.71
 $0.60
 $1.36
 $1.19
$0.17
 $0.65
Diluted$0.71
 $0.60
 $1.35
 $1.19
$0.17
 $0.65
          
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:          
Basic7,773,466
 7,722,892
 7,766,999
 7,699,977
7,750,135
 7,760,460
Diluted7,790,760
 7,761,560
 7,791,975
 7,747,068
7,778,762
 7,776,378
Dividends per common share$0.13
 $0.12
 $0.26
 $0.24
$0.14
 $0.13

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)


Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income – (unaudited)
(In thousands)
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Net income$5,576
 $4,715
 $10,656
 $9,315
Other comprehensive income:       
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:       
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available for sale securities1,279
 (584) 2,670
 (2,119)
Reclassification adjustment for gain realized in net income(76) 
 (76) (222)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses)1,203
 (584) 2,594
 (2,341)
Income tax (expense) benefit(252) 122
 (545) 492
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities, net of tax951
 (462) 2,049
 (1,849)
Unrealized (losses) gains on interest rate swaps:       
Unrealized (losses) gains on interest rate swaps(5,974) (187) (10,046) 1,815
Income tax benefit (expense)1,254
 39
 2,109
 (381)
Unrealized (losses) gains on interest rate swaps, net of tax(4,720) (148) (7,937) 1,434
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax(3,769) (610) (5,888) (415)
Comprehensive income$1,807
 $4,105
 $4,768
 $8,900
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
Net income$1,363
 $5,080
Other comprehensive (loss) income:   
Unrealized gains on securities:   
Unrealized holding gains on available for sale securities2,224
 1,392
Net change in unrealized gains2,224
 1,392
Income tax expense(494) (294)
Unrealized gains on securities, net of tax1,730
 1,098
Unrealized losses on interest rate swaps:   
Unrealized losses on interest rate swaps(17,426) (4,072)
Income tax benefit3,878
 855
Unrealized losses on interest rate swaps, net of tax(13,548) (3,217)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax(11,818) (2,119)
Comprehensive (loss) income$(10,455) $2,961

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)


Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity – (unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data)

Number of Outstanding Shares Common Stock Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss TotalNumber of Outstanding Shares Common Stock Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Total
Balance at March 31, 20197,873,471
 $120,750
 $59,247
 $(3,156) $176,841
Balance at December 31, 20197,868,803
 $120,589
 $69,324
 $(7,516) $182,397
Net income
 
 5,576
 
 5,576

 
 1,363
 
 1,363
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
 
 
 (3,769) (3,769)
 
 
 (11,818) (11,818)
Cash dividends declared ($0.13 per share)
 
 (1,022) 
 (1,022)
Cash dividends declared ($0.14 per share)
 
 (1,092) 
 (1,092)
Stock-based compensation expense
 279
 
 
 279

 385
 
 
 385
Forfeitures of restricted stock(50) 
 
 
 
(1,425) 
 
 
 
Warrants exercised
 
 
 
 
Issuance of restricted stock
 
 
 
 
61,040
 
 
 
 
Stock options exercised1,850
 23
 
 
 23
1,500
 16
 
 
 16
Repurchase of common stock(34,168) (988) 
 
 (988)(58,499) (1,037) 
 
 (1,037)
Balance at June 30, 20197,841,103
 $120,064
 $63,801
 $(6,925) $176,940
Balance at March 31, 20207,871,419
 $119,953
 $69,595
 $(19,334) $170,214

Number of Outstanding Shares Common Stock Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income TotalNumber of Outstanding Shares Common Stock Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Total
Balance at March 31, 20187,831,804
 $119,363
 $44,695
 $1,889
 $165,947
Balance at December 31, 20187,842,271
 $120,527
 $54,706
 $(1,037) $174,196
Net income
 
 4,715
 
 4,715

 
 5,080
 
 5,080
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
 
 
 (610) (610)
 
 
 (2,119) (2,119)
Cash dividends declared ($0.12 per share)
 
 (940) 
 (940)
Cash dividends declared ($0.13 per share)
 
 (1,020) 
 (1,020)
Stock-based compensation expense
 353
 
 
 353

 216
 
 
 216
ASU 2016-02 transition adjustment, net of tax
 
 481
 
 481
Forfeitures of restricted stock(274) 
 
 
 
(3,750) 
 
 
 
Issuance of restricted stock4,000
 
 
 
 
34,450
 
 
 
 
Stock options exercised6,190
 108
 
 
 108
500
 7
 
 
 7
Balance at June 30, 20187,841,720
 $119,824
 $48,470
 $1,279
 $169,573
Balance at March 31, 20197,873,471
 $120,750
 $59,247
 $(3,156) $176,841

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

















Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity – (Continued)
(In thousands, except share data)
 Number of Outstanding Shares Common Stock Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Total
Balance at December 31, 20187,842,271
 $120,527
 $54,706
 $(1,037) $174,196
Net income
 
 10,656
 
 10,656
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
 
 
 (5,888) (5,888)
Cash dividends declared ($0.26 per share)
 
 (2,042) 
 (2,042)
Stock-based compensation expense
 495
 
 
 495
ASU 2016-02 transition adjustment, net of tax
 
 481
 
 481
Forfeitures of restricted stock(3,800) 
 
 
 
Issuance of restricted stock34,450
 
 
 
 
Stock options exercised2,350
 30
 
 
 30
Repurchase of common stock(34,168) (988) 
 
 (988)
Balance at June 30, 20197,841,103
 $120,064
 $63,801
 $(6,925) $176,940

 Number of Outstanding Shares Common Stock Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Total
Balance at December 31, 20177,751,424
 $118,301
 $41,032
 $1,694
 $161,027
Net income
 
 9,315
 
 9,315
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
 
 
 (415) (415)
Cash dividends declared ($0.24 per share)
 
 (1,877) 
 (1,877)
Stock-based compensation expense
 633
 
 
 633
Forfeitures of restricted stock(674) 
 
 
 
Issuance of restricted stock43,550
 
 
 
 
Warrants exercised22,400
 400
 
 
 400
Stock options exercised25,020
 490
 
 
 490
Balance at June 30, 20187,841,720
 $119,824
 $48,470
 $1,279
 $169,573

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)


Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – (unaudited)
(In thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2019 20182020 2019
Cash flows from operating activities      
Net income$10,656
 $9,315
$1,363
 $5,080
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Net accretion of premiums and discounts on investment securities(364) (21)
(Credit) provision for loan losses(646) 323
Provision for deferred income taxes189
 332
Net gain on sales of available for sale securities(76) (222)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:   
Net amortization (accretion) of premiums and discounts on investment securities7
 (17)
Provision for loan losses3,185
 195
Credit for deferred income taxes(866) (52)
Change in fair value of marketable equity securities(59) 
(39) (29)
Depreciation and amortization1,688
 782
830
 842
Amortization of debt issuance costs26
 26
13
 13
Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance(503) (528)(243) (249)
Net gain on sales of loans(706) (685)
Gains and fees from sales of loans
 (89)
Stock-based compensation495
 633
385
 216
Net (accretion) amortization of purchase accounting adjustments(39) 332
Loss on sale of premises and equipment2
 44
Net accretion of purchase accounting adjustments(18) (19)
Net change in:      
Deferred loan fees(195) (418)4
 (109)
Accrued interest receivable210
 388
92
 (159)
Other assets(19,136) 452
(19,964) (7,461)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities7,767
 (1,610)(1,591) 2,338
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(691) 9,143
(16,842) 500
      
Cash flows from investing activities      
Proceeds from principal repayments on available for sale securities4,475
 4,725
2,312
 2,093
Proceeds from principal repayments on held to maturity securities113
 85
58
 62
Net proceeds from sales and calls of available for sale securities10,955
 12,057
Purchases of marketable equity securities(22) 
(132) (11)
Purchases of available for sale securities(12,270) (19,311)
 (3,961)
Net decrease (increase) in loans34,779
 (51,950)
Net (increase) decrease in loans(16,495) 8,080
Loan principal sold from loans not originated for sale(15,964) (6,009)
 (9,858)
Proceeds from sales of loans not originated for sale16,670
 6,694

 9,947
Purchases of premises and equipment(395) (2,943)
Reduction (purchase) of Federal Home Loan Bank stock635
 (150)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities38,976
 (56,802)
Purchases of premises and equipment, net(40) (116)
Reduction of Federal Home Loan Bank stock968
 635
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(13,329) 6,871

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)


Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - (Continued)
(In thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2019 20182020 2019
Cash flows from financing activities      
Net change in time certificates of deposit$24,808
 $(11,382)$195,674
 $35,025
Net change in other deposits(49,321) 78,616
(6,445) (15,904)
Net change in FHLB advances(10,000) 
(25,000) (10,000)
Proceeds from exercise of warrants
 400
Proceeds from exercise of options30
 490
16
 7
Dividends paid on common stock(2,042) (1,877)(1,092) (1,020)
Repurchase of common stock(988) 
(1,037) 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(37,513) 66,247
Net cash provided by financing activities162,116
 8,108
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents772
 18,588
131,945
 15,479
Cash and cash equivalents:      
Beginning of year78,112
 70,731
78,051
 78,112
End of period$78,884
 $89,319
$209,996
 $93,591
Supplemental disclosures of cash flows information:      
Cash paid for:      
Interest$14,140
 $10,605
$6,503
 $6,721
Income taxes828
 1,515
63
 75
Noncash investing and financing activities:      
Loans transferred to other real estate owned$1,217
 $
Net change in unrealized gains or losses on available for sale securities2,594
 (2,341)2,224
 1,392
Net change in unrealized gains or losses on interest rate swaps(10,046) 1,815
(17,426) (4,072)
Establishment of right-of-use asset and lease liability10,584
 
103
 10,584
ASU 2016-02 transition adjustment, net of tax
 481


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)



1. Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (the “Company” or “Bankwell”) is a bank holding company headquartered in New Canaan, Connecticut. The Company offers a broad range of financial services through its banking subsidiary, Bankwell Bank (the “Bank”)(collectively the Company or the Bank). In November 2013, the Bank acquired The Wilton Bank and in October 2014, the Bank acquired Quinnipiac Bank and Trust Company.

The Bank is a Connecticut state chartered commercial bank, founded in 2002, whose deposits are insured under the Deposit Insurance Fund administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). The Bank provides a full range of banking services to commercial and consumer customers, primarily concentrated in the New York metropolitan area and throughout Connecticut, with the majority of the Company's loans in Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Connecticut, with branch locations in New Canaan, Stamford, Fairfield, Wilton, Westport, Darien, Norwalk, Hamden and North Haven Connecticut.

Principles of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and the Bank, including its wholly owned passive investment company subsidiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of estimates

The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and general practices within the banking industry. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated balance sheet, and revenue and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of derivative instruments, investment securities and deferred income taxes, and thevaluation, evaluation of investment securities for other than temporary impairment and deferred income taxes valuation.
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared novel coronavirus disease 2019 ("COVID-19") as a global pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global and U.S. economies. Many businesses in the U.S., including those in the markets we serve, were required to close, causing a significant increase in unemployment and loss of revenue for businesses that were required to close.
The consolidated financial statements reflect estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, including the amount of the allowance for loan losses. The assumptions and estimates used in the financial statements were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic did have an adverse impact on our earnings and resulted in an increase to the provision for loan losses when compared to the same period in 2019.
We are unable to estimate the full impact of COVID-19 on our business and operations at this time. The extent of such impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain, including when COVID-19 can be controlled and abated and when and how the economy may be reopened. The pandemic could cause us to experience higher credit losses in our loan portfolio, impairment of our goodwill, reduced demand for our products and services, or other negative impacts on our financial position, results of operations, and prospects.

Goodwill

As a result of the economic impact and uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company evaluated goodwill for impairment as of March 31, 2020 and determined there was no impairment.

Basis of consolidated financial statement presentation

The unaudited consolidated financial statements presented herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and Rule 10-110-01 of Regulation S-X and do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by GAAP. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) and disclosures considered necessary for the fair presentation of the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been included. Interim results are not necessarily reflective of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2019.2020. The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should


be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019.

Significant concentrations of credit risk

MostMany of the Company’sCompany's activities are with customers located in the New York metropolitanMetropolitan area and throughout Fairfield and New Haven Counties and the surrounding region of Connecticut. DeclinesConnecticut, and declines in property values in these areas could significantly impact the Company. The Company has a significant concentrationconcentrations in commercial real estate loans. Management does not believe this presentsthey present any special risk as loans are subject to an appropriate credit risk monitoring process.risk. The Company does not have any significant concentrations in any one industry or customer.

Common Share Repurchases

The Company is incorporated in the state of Connecticut. Connecticut law does not provide for treasury shares, rather shares repurchased by the Company constitute authorized, but unissued shares. GAAP states that accounting for treasury stock shall conform to state law. Therefore, the cost of shares repurchased by the Company has been allocated to common stock balances.

Reclassification

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 20192020 financial statement presentation. These reclassifications only changed the reporting categories and did not affect the consolidated results of operations or consolidated financial position of the Company.



Recent accounting pronouncements

The following section includes changes in accounting principles and potential effects of new accounting guidance and pronouncements.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted
ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” This ASU changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments. For trade and other receivables, held to maturityheld-to-maturity debt securities, loans and other instruments, entities will be required to use a new forward-looking “expected loss” model that will replace today’s “incurred loss” model and can result in the earlier recognition of credit losses. For available for saleavailable-for-sale debt securities with unrealized losses, entities will measure credit losses in a manner similar to current practice, except that the losses will be recognized as an allowance. This update will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2020, including interim periods within that fiscal year. Early adoption is permitted as of the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is currently working with third-party consultants and continues to evaluate the impact of its pending adoption of this guidance on the Company's financial statements. On July 17, 2019, the FASB proposed deferring the effective date of ASC 326 for smaller reporting companies as defined by the SEC. Subject to any additional guidance or clarification from the FASB or the SEC, management believes the Company will qualify for this proposed deferral. The FASB has proposed a three-year deferral for smaller reporting companies, with an effective date of January 1, 2023. On October 16, 2019, the FASB voted in favor of finalizing its proposal to defer the effective date of this standard. The deferral period may be reduced ifFASB issued ASU No. 2019-10, which officially delayed the Company no longer meets the definitionadoption of athis standard for smaller reporting company.companies until fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company will continuedoes qualify to monitordefer the progressadoption of this proposal.standard and has not yet adopted this standard. Management is currently working with third party consultants and continues to evaluate the impact of its future adoption of this guidance on the Company’s financial statements.

ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): “Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment.” This ASU simplifies the test for goodwill impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. In computing the implied fair value of goodwill under Step 2, an entity was required to perform procedures to determine the fair value at the impairment testing date of its assets and liabilities (including unrecognized assets and liabilities) following the procedure that would be required in determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Instead, under the amendments in this update, an entity should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. In addition, this ASU also eliminated the requirements for any reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount to perform a qualitative assessment and, if it fails that qualitative test, to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. Therefore, the same impairment assessment applies to all reporting units. An entity is required to disclose the amount of goodwill allocated to each reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount of net assets. An entity still has the option to perform the qualitative assessment for a reporting unit to determine if the quantitative impairment test is necessary. The amendments will beOn October 16, 2019, the FASB voted in favor of a proposal to defer the effective fordate of this standard in the Company for its annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoptionsame manner it is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017.deferring the effective date of ASC 326. The Company does not expect the application of this guidance to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.



Recently adopted accounting pronouncements
ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): “Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement.”The amendments in this update modify the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements in Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement. The following disclosure requirements were removed from topic 820 for public entities:entities; (1) theThe amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy (2) theThe policy for timing of transfers between levels and (3) theThe valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. This update also modified and added disclosure requirements to Topic 820, including adding (1) theThe changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period and (2) theThe range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. For certain unobservable inputs, an entity may disclose other quantitative information (such as the median or arithmetic average) in lieu of the weighted average if the entity determines that other quantitative information would be a more reasonable and rational method to reflect the distribution of unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 will be effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods in the year of adoption. Early adoption is permitted for any interim or annual period. The Company does not expect the application of this guidance to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.



Recently adopted accounting pronouncements

ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842): The amendments in this ASU require lessees to recognize, on the balance sheet, assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by operating leases. Accounting by lessors will remain largely unchanged. In July 2018, the FASB issued a subsequent update which introduced a new transition method, under which, an entity initially applies the new leases standard at the adoption date and recognizes a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. The guidance was effective for the Company on January 1, 2019.2020. The Company recognized $0.5 million, netapplication of tax, asthis guidance did not have a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings at the time of adoption on January 1, 2019. In addition, the Company recorded a right of use asset totaling $10.6 million and a lease liability totaling $10.6 millionmaterial impact on the balance sheet for the Company's outstanding lease obligations on January 1, 2019. The Company utilized a 6% discount rate to calculate the present value of the right of use asset and lease liability on January 1, 2019. The right of use asset is disclosed within premises and equipment, net on the balance sheet and the lease liability is disclosed within accrued expenses and other liabilities on the balance sheet.financial statements.

2. Investment Securities

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and fair value of available for sale and held to maturity securities at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 were as follows:
June 30, 2019March 31, 2020
Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Fair ValueAmortized Cost Gross Unrealized Fair Value
 Gains Losses  Gains Losses 
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Available for sale securities:              
U.S. Government and agency obligations              
Less than one year$4,980
 $3
 $(4) $4,979
$2,100
 $7
 $
 $2,107
Due from one through five years12,037
 66
 (10) 12,093
9,957
 301
 
 10,258
Due from five through ten years8,395
 195
 
 8,590
8,268
 763
 
 9,031
Due after ten years66,256
 608
 (10) 66,854
58,617
 2,329
 
 60,946
91,668
 872
 (24) 92,516
       
       
State agency and municipal obligations       
Due from five through ten years500
 1
 
 501
       
Total available for sale securities$92,168
 $873
 $(24) $93,017
$78,942
 $3,400
 $
 $82,342
              
Held to maturity securities:              
State agency and municipal obligations              
Less than one year$3,900
 $
 $
 $3,900
Due after ten years16,334
 1,792
 
 18,126
$16,178
 $2,511
 $
 $18,689
20,234
 1,792
 
 22,026
       
Corporate bonds       
Less than one year1,000
 
 (6) 994
              
Government-sponsored mortgage backed securities              
No contractual maturity84
 7
 
 91
74
 8
 
 82
Total held to maturity securities$21,318
 $1,799
 $(6) $23,111
$16,252
 $2,519
 $
 $18,771



The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and fair value of available for sale and held to maturity securities at December 31, 20182019 were as follows:
December 31, 2018December 31, 2019
Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Fair ValueAmortized Cost Gross Unrealized Fair Value
 Gains Losses  Gains Losses 
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Available for sale securities:              
U.S. Government and agency obligations              
Less than one year$1,000
 $
 $(11) $989
$2,100
 $
 $(1) $2,099
Due from one through five years12,025
 
 (161) 11,864
9,950
 81
 
 10,031
Due from five through ten years100
 
 (5) 95
8,311
 218
 (1) 8,528
Due after ten years70,690
 7
 (1,509) 69,188
60,902
 879
 
 61,781
83,815
 7
 (1,686) 82,136
       
State agency and municipal obligations       
Due from one through five years2,234
 18
 
 2,252
Due from five through ten years1,261
 18
 
 1,279
Due after ten years528
 
 (52) 476
4,023
 36
 (52) 4,007
       
Corporate bonds       
Due from one through five years7,061
 
 (50) 7,011
Total available for sale securities$94,899
 $43
 $(1,788) $93,154
$81,263
 $1,178
 $(2) $82,439
              
Held to maturity securities:              
State agency and municipal obligations              
Less than one year$3,894
 $6
 $
 $3,900
Due after ten years16,434
 669
 (113) 16,990
$16,231
 $1,991
 $
 $18,222
20,328
 675
 (113) 20,890
       
Corporate bonds       
Less than one year1,000
 
 
 1,000
              
Government-sponsored mortgage backed securities              
No contractual maturity93
 5
 
 98
77
 8
 
 85
Total held to maturity securities$21,421
 $680
 $(113) $21,988
$16,308
 $1,999
 $
 $18,307

The gross realized gains on the sale of investment securities totaled $0.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019. The gross realized losses on the sale of investment securities totaled $17.0 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019. Total sales proceeds and calls of investment securities were $11.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019. The gross realized gains on the sale of investment securities totaled $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The gross realized losses on the sale of investment securities totaled $2.0 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2018. Total sales proceeds and calls of investment securities were $12.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. There were no sales of investment securities during the three months ended June 30, 2018.March 31, 2020 or 2019.

At June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, none of the Company's securities were pledged as collateral with the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") or any other institution.

As of June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, the actual duration of the Company's available for sale securities were significantly shorter than the notionalstated maturities.



As of March 31, 2020, the Company held marketable equity securities with a fair value of $2.3 million and an amortized cost of $2.2 million. At June 30,December 31, 2019, the Company held marketable equity securities with a fair value of $2.1 million and an amortized cost of $2.0 million. At December 31, 2018, the Company held marketable equityThese securities with a fair value and amortized cost of $2.0 million. These securitiesprimarily represent an investment in mutual funds that have a primaryan objective to make investments for CRA purposes.

There were no and two investment securities as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, in which the fair value of the security was less than the amortized cost of the security.

The following table provides information regarding investment securities with unrealized losses, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:2019:
 Length of Time in Continuous Unrealized Loss Position      
 Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
 Fair Value 
Unrealized
Loss
 
Percent
Decline from
Amortized Cost
 Fair Value 
Unrealized
Loss
 
Percent
Decline from
Amortized Cost
 Fair Value 
Unrealized
Loss
 
Percent
Decline from
Amortized Cost
 (Dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2019                 
U.S. Government and agency obligations$
 $
 % $4,291
 $(24) 0.56% $4,291
 $(24) 0.56%
Corporate bonds994
 (6) 0.63% 
 
 % 994
 (6) 0.63%
Total investment securities$994
 $(6) 0.63% $4,291
 $(24) 0.56% $5,285
 $(30) 0.57%
                  
December 31, 2018                 
U.S. Government and agency obligations$4,990
 $(38) 0.75% $72,676
 $(1,648) 2.22% $77,666
 $(1,686) 2.12%
State agency and municipal obligations8,212
 (113) 1.36% 476
 (52) 9.87% 8,688
 (165) 1.87%
Corporate bonds2,033
 (11) 0.51% 4,978
 (39) 0.78% 7,011
 (50) 0.70%
Total investment securities$15,235
 $(162) 1.05% $78,130
 $(1,739) 2.18% $93,365
 $(1,901) 2.00%
 Length of Time in Continuous Unrealized Loss Position      
 Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
 Fair Value 
Unrealized
Loss
 
Percent
Decline from
Amortized Cost
 Fair Value 
Unrealized
Loss
 
Percent
Decline from
Amortized Cost
 Fair Value 
Unrealized
Loss
 
Percent
Decline from
Amortized Cost
 (Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2019                 
U.S. Government and agency obligations$99
 $(1) 1.01% $998
 $(1) 0.13% $1,097
 $(2) 0.21%
Total investment securities$99
 $(1) 1.01% $998
 $(1) 0.13% $1,097
 $(2) 0.21%

There were six and twenty-five investment securities as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, in which the fair value of the security was less than the amortized cost of the security.

The U.S. Government and agency obligations owned are either direct obligations of the U.S. Government or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, therefore the contractual cash flows are guaranteed and as a result the unrealized losses in this portfolio are not considered other than temporarily impaired.

The Company continually monitors its corporate bond portfolio and at this time this portfolio has minimal default risk because the corporate bond in this portfolio is rated investment grade.

At June 30, 2019, the Company has the intent and ability to retain its investment securities in an unrealized loss position until the decline in value has recovered or the security has matured.



3. Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses

The following table sets forth a summary of the loan portfolio at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018:2019:
(In thousands)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Real estate loans:      
Residential$164,066
 $178,079
$139,353
 $147,109
Commercial1,080,846
 1,094,066
1,131,206
 1,128,614
Construction89,236
 73,191
107,594
 98,583
1,334,148
 1,345,336
1,378,153
 1,374,306
      
Commercial business233,364
 258,978
242,705
 230,028
      
Consumer297
 412
113
 150
Total loans1,567,809
 1,604,726
1,620,971
 1,604,484
      
Allowance for loan losses(13,890) (15,462)(16,686) (13,509)
Deferred loan origination fees, net(2,302) (2,497)(2,141) (2,137)
Unamortized loan premiums3
 8
2
 2
Loans receivable, net$1,551,620
 $1,586,775
$1,602,146
 $1,588,840

Lending activities are conducted principally in the New York metropolitan area and throughout Connecticut, with the majority in Fairfield and New Haven Counties of Connecticut, and consist of commercial real estate loans, commercial business loans and, to a lesser degree, a variety of consumer loans. Loans may also be granted for the construction of commercial properties. The majority of commercial mortgage loans are collateralized by first or second mortgages on real estate.

Risk management

The Company has established credit policies applicable to each type of lending activity in which it engages. The Company evaluates the creditworthiness of each customer and extends credit of up to 80% of the market value of the collateral, depending on the borrower's creditworthiness and the type of collateral. The borrower’s ability to service the debt is monitored on an ongoing basis. Real estate is the primary form of collateral. Other important forms of collateral are business assets, time deposits and marketable securities. While collateral provides assurance as a secondary source of repayment, the Company ordinarily requires the primary source of repayment for commercial loans to be based on the borrower’s ability to generate continuing cash flows. In the fourth quarter of 2017, management made the strategic decision to cease the origination of residential mortgage loans. At the beginning of the third quarter 2019, the Company no longer offered home equity loans or lines of credit. The Company’s policy for residential lending generally required that the amount of the loan may not exceed 80% of the original appraised value of the property. In certain situations, the amount may have exceeded 80% LTV either with private mortgage insurance being required for that portion of the residential loan in excess of 80% of the appraised value of the property or where secondary financing is provided by a housing authority program second mortgage, a community’s low/moderate income housing program, or a religious or civic organization.

Credit quality of loans and the allowance for loan losses

Management segregates the loan portfolio into defined segments, which are used to develop and document a systematic method for determining the Company's allowance for loan losses. The portfolio segments are segregated based on loan types and the underlying risk factors present in each loan type. Such risk factors are periodically reviewed by management and revised as deemed appropriate.



The Company's loan portfolio is segregated into the following portfolio segments:

Residential Real Estate: This portfolio segment consists of first mortgage loans secured by one-to-four family owner occupied residential properties for personal use located in the Company's market area. This segment also includes home equity loans and home equity lines of credit secured by owner occupied one-to-four family residential properties. Loans of this type were written at a combined maximum of 80% of the appraised value of the property and the Company requires a first or second lien position on the property. These loans can be affected by economic conditions and the values of the underlying properties.

Commercial Real Estate: This portfolio segment includes loans secured by commercial real estate, multi-family dwellings and investor-owned one-to-four family dwellings. Loans secured by commercial real estate generally have larger loan balances and more credit risk than owner occupied one-to-four family mortgage loans.

Construction: This portfolio segment includes commercial construction loans for commercial development projects, including condominiums, apartment buildings and single family subdivisionscondominiums, as well as office buildings, retail and other income producing properties and land loans, which are loans made with land as collateral. Construction and land development financing generally involves greater credit risk than long-term financing on improved, owner-occupied or leased real estate. Risk of loss on a construction loan depends largely upon the accuracy of the initial estimate of the value of the property at completion of construction compared to the estimated cost (including interest) of construction and other assumptions. If the estimate of construction cost proves to be inaccurate, the Company may be required to advance additional funds beyond the amount originally committed in order to protect the value of the property. Moreover, if the estimated value of the completed project proves to be inaccurate, the borrower may hold a property with a value that is insufficient to assure full repayment through sale or refinance. Construction loans also expose the Company to the risks that improvements will not be completed on time in accordance with specifications and projected costs and that repayment will depend on the successful operation or sale of the properties, which may cause some borrowers to be unable to continue paying debt service, which exposes the Company to greater risk of non-payment and loss.

Commercial Business: This portfolio segment includes commercial business loans secured by assignments of corporate assets and personal guarantees of the business owners. Commercial business loans generally have higher interest rates and shorter terms than other loans, but they also have increased difficulty of loan monitoring and a higher risk of default since their repayment generally depends on the successful operation of the borrower’s business.

Consumer: This portfolio segment includes loans secured by savings or certificate accounts, automobiles, as well as unsecured personal loans and overdraft lines of credit. This type of loan entails greater risk than residential mortgage loans, particularly in the case of loans that are unsecured or secured by assets that depreciate rapidly.



Allowance for loan losses

The following tables set forth the activity in the Company’s allowance for loan losses for the three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, by portfolio segment:
Residential Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Construction Commercial Business Consumer TotalResidential Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Construction Commercial Business Consumer Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019         �� 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020           
Beginning balance$719
 $11,646
 $213
 $2,851
 $1
 $15,430
$730
 $10,551
 $324
 $1,903
 $1
 $13,509
Charge-offs(565) 
 
 (130) (13) (708)
 
 
 (8) (2) (10)
Recoveries
 
 
 6
 3
 9

 
 
 1
 1
 2
Provisions (Credits)769
 (1,736) 46
 70
 10
 (841)
Provisions55
 2,583
 142
 405
 
 3,185
Ending balance$923
 $9,910
 $259
 $2,797
 $1
 $13,890
$785
 $13,134
 $466
 $2,301
 $
 $16,686

 Residential Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Construction Commercial Business Consumer Total
 (In thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018           
Beginning balance$1,695
 $12,645
 $767
 $3,692
 $2
 $18,801
Charge-offs(56) 
 
 
 (57) (113)
Recoveries
 
 
 4
 4
 8
(Credits) Provisions(889) 1,540
 (286) (107) 52
 310
Ending balance$750
 $14,185
 $481
 $3,589
 $1
 $19,006
The allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2020 totaled $16.7 million. The allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2020 included $3.0 million in incremental loan loss reserves recognized in the first quarter of 2020. This increase in loan loss reserves is a result of management’s assessment of increased credit risk relating to economic disruption and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic applied to the loan population that is being collectively evaluated for impairment, as opposed to the population of loans that is being individually evaluated for impairment.
 Residential Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Construction Commercial Business Consumer Total
 (In thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019           
Beginning balance$857
 $11,562
 $140
 $2,902
 $1
 $15,462
Charge-offs(797) 
 
 (136) (13) (946)
Recoveries
 
 
 16
 4
 20
Provisions (Credits)863
 (1,652) 119
 15
 9
 (646)
Ending balance$923
 $9,910
 $259
 $2,797
 $1
 $13,890
 Residential Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Construction Commercial Business Consumer Total
 (In thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018           
Beginning balance$1,721
 $12,777
 $907
 $3,498
 $1
 $18,904
Charge-offs(56) (18) 
 (96) (60) (230)
Recoveries
 
 
 4
 5
 9
(Credits) Provisions(915) 1,426
 (426) 183
 55
 323
Ending balance$750
 $14,185
 $481
 $3,589
 $1
 $19,006

 Residential Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Construction Commercial Business Consumer Total
 (In thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019           
Beginning balance$857
 $11,562
 $140
 $2,902
 $1
 $15,462
Charge-offs(233) 
 
 (3) (2) (238)
Recoveries
 
 
 10
 1
 11
Provisions (Credits)95
 84
 73
 (58) 1
 195
Ending balance$719
 $11,646
 $213
 $2,851
 $1
 $15,430

Loans evaluated for impairment and the related allowance for loan losses as of June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 20182019 were as follows:
Portfolio AllowancePortfolio Allowance
(In thousands)(In thousands)
June 30, 2019   
March 31, 2020   
Loans individually evaluated for impairment:      
Residential real estate$4,202
 $107
$3,980
 $
Commercial real estate4,986
 97
14,277
 464
Commercial business6,663
 801
4,264
 70
Consumer1
 
Subtotal15,852
 1,005
22,521
 534
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment:      
Residential real estate159,864
 816
135,373
 785
Commercial real estate1,075,860
 9,813
1,116,929
 12,670
Construction89,236
 259
107,594
 466
Commercial business226,701
 1,996
238,441
 2,231
Consumer296
 1
113
 
Subtotal1,551,957
 12,885
1,598,450
 16,152
      
Total$1,567,809
 $13,890
$1,620,971
 $16,686


Portfolio AllowancePortfolio Allowance
(In thousands)(In thousands)
December 31, 2018   
December 31, 2019   
Loans individually evaluated for impairment:      
Residential real estate$6,534
 $233
$4,020
 $
Commercial real estate6,383
 
14,203
 372
Commercial business6,155
 133
4,330
 134
Consumer3
 
Subtotal19,075
 366
22,553
 506
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment:      
Residential real estate171,545
 624
143,089
 730
Commercial real estate1,087,683
 11,562
1,114,411
 10,179
Construction73,191
 140
98,583
 324
Commercial business252,823
 2,769
225,698
 1,769
Consumer409
 1
150
 1
Subtotal1,585,651
 15,096
1,581,931
 13,003
      
Total$1,604,726
 $15,462
$1,604,484
 $13,509

Credit quality indicators

To measure credit risk for the loan portfolios, the Company employs a credit risk rating system. This risk rating represents an assessed level of a loan’s risk based on the character and creditworthiness of the borrower/guarantor, the capacity of the borrower to adequately service the debt, any credit enhancements or additional sources of repayment, and the quality, value and coverage of the collateral, if any.

The objectives of the Company’s risk rating system are to provide the Board of Directors and senior management with an objective assessment of the overall quality of the loan portfolio, to promptly and accurately identify loans with well-defined credit weaknesses so that timely action can be taken to minimize a potential credit loss, to identify relevant trends affecting the collectability of the loan portfolio, to isolate potential problem areas and to provide essential information for determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. The Company’s credit risk rating system has nine grades, with each grade corresponding to a progressively greater risk of default. Risk ratings of (1) through (5) are "pass" categories and risk ratings of (6) through (9) are criticized asset categories as defined by the regulatory agencies.

A “special mention” (6) credit has a potential weakness which, if uncorrected, may result in a deterioration of the repayment prospects or inadequately protect the Company’s credit position at some time in the future. “Substandard” (7) loans are credits that have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the full repayment of the debt. An asset rated “doubtful” (8) has all the weaknesses inherent in a substandard asset and which, in addition, make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable when considering existing facts, conditions, and values. Loans classified as “loss” (9) are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the loan has absolutely no recovery or salvage value; rather, it is not practical or desirable to defer writing-off this asset even though partial recovery may be made in the future.

Risk ratings are assigned as necessary to differentiate risk within the portfolio. They are reviewed on an ongoing basis through the annual loan review process performed by Company personnel, normal renewal activity and the quarterly watchlist and watched asset report process. They are revised to reflect changes in the borrower's financial condition and outlook, debt service coverage capability, repayment performance, collateral value and coverage, as well as other considerations. In addition to internal review at multiple points, outsourced loan review opines on risk ratings with regard to the sample of loans their review covers.



The following tables present credit risk ratings by loan segment as of June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018:2019:
Commercial Credit Quality IndicatorsCommercial Credit Quality Indicators
June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Commercial Real Estate Construction Commercial Business Total Commercial Real Estate Construction Commercial Business TotalCommercial Real Estate Construction Commercial Business Total Commercial Real Estate Construction Commercial Business Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Pass$1,071,360
 $89,236
 $213,497
 $1,374,093
 $1,084,695
 $73,191
 $237,933
 $1,395,819
$1,106,734
 $98,597
 $222,035
 $1,427,366
 $1,104,164
 $98,583
 $208,932
 $1,411,679
Special Mention4,500
 
 13,204
 17,704
 2,988
 
 14,890
 17,878
10,195
 8,997
 16,407
 35,599
 10,247
 
 16,766
 27,013
Substandard2,497
 
 4,023
 6,520
 2,516
 
 2,592
 5,108
14,277
 
 795
 15,072
 14,203
 
 854
 15,057
Doubtful2,489
 
 2,640
 5,129
 3,867
 
 3,563
 7,430

 
 3,468
 3,468
 
 
 3,476
 3,476
Loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total loans$1,080,846
 $89,236
 $233,364
 $1,403,446
 $1,094,066
 $73,191
 $258,978
 $1,426,235
$1,131,206
 $107,594
 $242,705
 $1,481,505
 $1,128,614
 $98,583
 $230,028
 $1,457,225

Residential and Consumer Credit Quality IndicatorsResidential and Consumer Credit Quality Indicators
June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Residential Real Estate Consumer Total Residential Real Estate Consumer TotalResidential Real Estate Consumer Total Residential Real Estate Consumer Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Pass$159,734
 $296
 $160,030
 $171,415
 $409
 $171,824
$135,372
 $113
 $135,485
 $143,089
 $150
 $143,239
Special Mention130
 
 130
 130
 
 130

 
 
 
 
 
Substandard4,202
 1
 4,203
 6,534
 3
 6,537
3,797
 
 3,797
 3,832
 
 3,832
Doubtful
 
 
 
 
 
184
 
 184
 188
 
 188
Loss
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Total loans$164,066
 $297
 $164,363
 $178,079
 $412
 $178,491
$139,353
 $113
 $139,466
 $147,109
 $150
 $147,259

Loan portfolio aging analysis

When a loan is 15 days past due, the Company sends the borrower a late notice. The Company also attempts to contact the borrower by phone if the delinquency is not corrected promptly after the notice has been sent. When the loan is 30 days past due, the Company mails the borrower a letter reminding the borrower of the delinquency, and attempts to contact the borrower personally to determine the reason for the delinquency and ensure the borrower understands the terms of the loan. If necessary, onafter the subsequent 90th day of delinquency, the Company may take other appropriate legal action. A summary report of all loans 30 days or more past due is provided to the Board of Directors of the Company periodically. Loans greater than 90 days past due are generally put on nonaccrual status. A nonaccrual loan is restored to accrual status when it is no longer delinquent and collectability of interest and principal is no longer in doubt. A loan is considered to be no longer delinquent when timely payments are made for a period of at least six months (one year for loans providing for quarterly or semi-annual payments) by the borrower in accordance with the contractual terms.



The following tables set forth certain information with respect to the Company's loan portfolio delinquencies by portfolio segment as of June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018:2019:
June 30, 2019March 31, 2020
30-59 Days Past Due 60-89 Days Past Due 90 Days or Greater Past Due Total Past Due Current Total Loans30-59 Days Past Due 60-89 Days Past Due 90 Days or Greater Past Due Total Past Due Current Total Loans
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Real estate loans:                      
Residential real estate$1,389
 $
 $394
 $1,783
 $162,283
 $164,066
$112
 $929
 $93
 $1,134
 $138,219
 $139,353
Commercial real estate551
 3,439
 3,083
 7,073
 1,073,773
 1,080,846
252
 143
 2,872
 3,267
 1,127,939
 1,131,206
Construction
 
 
 
 89,236
 89,236
6,240
 
 
 6,240
 101,354
 107,594
Commercial business657
 273
 4,215
 5,145
 228,219
 233,364
185
 325
 3,440
 3,950
 238,755
 242,705
Consumer
 
 
 
 297
 297

 
 
 
 113
 113
Total loans$2,597
 $3,712
 $7,692
 $14,001
 $1,553,808
 $1,567,809
$6,789
 $1,397
 $6,405
 $14,591
 $1,606,380
 $1,620,971

December 31, 2018December 31, 2019
30-59 Days Past Due 60-89 Days Past Due 90 Days or Greater Past Due Total Past Due Current Total Loans30-59 Days Past Due 60-89 Days Past Due 90 Days or Greater Past Due Total Past Due Current Total Loans
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Real estate loans:                      
Residential real estate$994
 $
 $2,203
 $3,197
 $174,882
 $178,079
$
 $943
 $281
 $1,224
 $145,885
 $147,109
Commercial real estate668
 133
 4,386
 5,187
 1,088,879
 1,094,066
355
 
 5,935
 6,290
 1,122,324
 1,128,614
Construction
 
 
 
 73,191
 73,191
1,357
 
 
 1,357
 97,226
 98,583
Commercial business
 1
 4,076
 4,077
 254,901
 258,978

 
 3,455
 3,455
 226,573
 230,028
Consumer
 
 
 
 412
 412

 
 
 
 150
 150
Total loans$1,662
 $134
 $10,665
 $12,461
 $1,592,265
 $1,604,726
$1,712
 $943
 $9,671
 $12,326
 $1,592,158
 $1,604,484

There were no loans delinquent greater than 90 days and still accruing interest as of June 30, 2019March 31, 2020. There was one loan, totaling$3.4 million, delinquent greater than 90 days and still accruing interest as of December 31, 2018.2019. The delinquency for that particular loan was a result of an administrative delay, as the loan had matured in 2019, as opposed to delinquent payments.

Loans on nonaccrual status

The following is a summary of nonaccrual loans by portfolio segment as of June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018:2019:
June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Residential real estate$1,716
 $3,812
$1,532
 $1,560
Commercial real estate4,535
 5,950
5,339
 5,222
Commercial business5,437
 4,320
3,783
 3,806
Total$11,688
 $14,082
$10,654
 $10,588

Nonaccrual loans totaled $10.7 million at March 31, 2020, of which $4.6 million is guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Interest income on loans that would have been recognized if loans on nonaccrual status had been current in accordance with their original terms for the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019 and 2018 was $0.6$0.2 million and $0.4$0.3 million, respectively. There was $43 thousandno interest income recognized on these loans for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and $71 thousand of interest income was recognized on these loans for the six months ended June 30, 2018.March 31, 2019.



At June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, there were no commitments to lend additional funds to any borrower on nonaccrual status. Nonaccrual loans with no specific reserve totaled $4.4$9.7 million and $11.5$9.6 million at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively.



Impaired loans

An impaired loan is generally one for which it is probable, based on current information, that the Company will not collect all the amounts due in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. Impaired loans are individually evaluated for impairment. When the Company classifies a problem loan as impaired, it evaluates whether a specific valuation allowance is required for that portion of the asset that is estimated to be impaired.

The following table summarizes impaired loans by portfolio segment as of June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018:2019:
Carrying Amount Unpaid Principal Balance Associated AllowanceCarrying Amount Unpaid Principal Balance Associated Allowance
June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance:                      
Residential real estate$4,094
 $4,520
 $4,192
 $4,613
 $
 $
$3,980
 $4,020
 $4,123
 $4,144
 $
 $
Commercial real estate2,376
 6,383
 2,615
 12,191
 
 
8,650
 8,571
 8,982
 8,859
 
 
Commercial business1,980
 5,212
 2,263
 6,051
 
 
3,685
 3,915
 4,900
 5,126
 
 
Consumer1
 3
 1
 3
 
 
Total impaired loans without a valuation allowance8,451
 16,118
 9,071
 22,858
 
 
16,315
 16,506
 18,005
 18,129
 
 
                      
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance:                      
Residential real estate$108
 $2,014
 $108
 $2,054
 $107
 $233
Commercial real estate2,610
 
 8,236
 
 97
 
$5,627
 $5,632
 $5,641
 $5,647
 $464
 $372
Commercial business4,683
 943
 5,333
 945
 801
 133
579
 415
 581
 417
 70
 134
Total impaired loans with a valuation allowance7,401
 2,957
 13,677
 2,999
 1,005
 366
6,206
 6,047
 6,222
 6,064
 534
 506
Total impaired loans$15,852
 $19,075
 $22,748
 $25,857
 $1,005
 $366
$22,521
 $22,553
 $24,227
 $24,193
 $534
 $506



The following table summarizes the average carrying amount of impaired loans and interest income recognized on impaired loans by portfolio segment as of June 30, 2019for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2018:2019:
 Average Carrying Amount Interest Income Recognized
 Three Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended June 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
 (In thousands)
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance:       
Residential real estate$4,112
 $7,334
 $31
 $29
Commercial real estate2,411
 8,827
 4
 4
Commercial business2,117
 2,060
 48
 76
Consumer2
 6
 
 
Total impaired loans without a valuation allowance8,642
 18,227
 83
 109
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance:       
Residential real estate$108
 $
 $
 $
Commercial real estate3,301
 15,168
 1
 
Commercial business4,078
 3,222
 8
 3
Total impaired loans with a valuation allowance7,487
 18,390
 9
 3
Total impaired loans$16,129
 $36,617
 $92
 $112

Average Carrying Amount Interest Income RecognizedAverage Carrying Amount Interest Income Recognized
Six Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended March 31,
2019 2018 2019 20182020 2019 2020 2019
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance:              
Residential real estate$4,129
 $7,347
 $60
 $77
$3,999
 $6,058
 $31
 $30
Commercial real estate2,440
 8,878
 9
 80
8,736
 6,012
 70
 4
Commercial business2,157
 2,086
 93
 154
3,691
 4,843
 3
 76
Consumer2
 6
 
 

 3
 
 
Total impaired loans without a valuation allowance8,728
 18,317
 162
 311
16,426
 16,916
 104
 110
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance:              
Residential real estate$108
 $
 $
 $
$
 $108
 $
 $
Commercial real estate3,593
 15,170
 2
 53
5,629
 323
 31
 1
Commercial business4,271
 2,347
 44
 25
591
 1,249
 3
 7
Total impaired loans with a valuation allowance7,972
 17,517
 46
 78
6,220
 1,680
 34
 8
Total impaired loans$16,700
 $35,834
 $208
 $389
$22,646
 $18,596
 $138
 $118

Troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs")

Modifications to a loan are considered to be a troubled debt restructuring when both of the following conditions are met: 1) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and 2) the modification constitutes a concession that is not in line with market rates and/or terms. Modified terms are dependent upon the financial position and needs of the individual borrower. Troubled debt restructurings are classified as impaired loans.



If a performing loan is restructured into a TDR, it remains in performing status. If a nonperforming loan is restructured into a TDR, it continues to be carried in nonaccrual status. Nonaccrual classification may be removed if the borrower demonstrates compliance with the modified terms for a minimum of six months.

Loans classified as TDRs totaled $5.0$9.5 million at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and $7.2$9.6 million at December 31, 2018. The following table provides information on2019. There were no loans that were modified as TDRs during the periods indicated.
     Outstanding Recorded Investment
 Number of Loans Pre-Modification Post-Modification
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018
Three Months Ended June 30,           
Residential real estate1
 
 $34
 $
 $34
 $
Commercial business2
 
 465
 
 465
 
Total3
 
 $499
 $
 $499
 $

     Outstanding Recorded Investment
 Number of Loans Pre-Modification Post-Modification
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018
Six Months Ended June 30,           
Residential real estate1
 2
 $34
 $2,826
 $34
 $2,822
Commercial business2
 1
 465
 37
 465
 29
Total3
 3
 $499
 $2,863
 $499
 $2,851
three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019.

At June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, there were three nonaccrual loans identified as TDRs totaling $1.7$1.6 million and sixthree nonaccrual loans identified as TDRs totaling $3.6$1.6 million, respectively.

The following table provides information on how loans were modified as TDRs during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018:

 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
 (In thousands)
Payment concession$
 $
 $
 $2,101
Maturity concession125
 
 125
 
Maturity and payment concession
 
 
 750
Rate and payment concession374
 
 374
 
Total$499
 $
 $499
 $2,851

There were twono loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring that re-defaulted during the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019. The total recorded investment in these loans was $1.3 million at June 30, 2019. There was one loan modified in

Section 4013 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act") permits a financial institution to elect to suspend troubled debt restructuring that re-defaulted duringaccounting, in certain circumstances, beginning March 1, 2020 and ending on the six months ended June 30, 2018. The total recorded investmentearlier of December 31, 2020, or sixty days after the national emergency concerning COVID-19 terminates. All short term loan modifications made on a good faith basis in this loan was $2.1 million at June 30, 2018.response to COVID-19 to borrowers who were current prior to any request for relief are not considered TDRs.

As of March 31, 2020, the Company received 190 requests for payment relief on loan balances totaling $235.5 million. The Company has thoroughly evaluated these deferral requests and if deemed appropriate, granted initial payment deferrals of no more than three months in duration, except for SBA loans which are mandated to receive an automatic six month deferral. These deferrals are not considered troubled debt restructurings based on Section 4013 of the CARES Act and interagency guidance issued in March of 2020.



4. Shareholders' Equity

Common Stock

The Company has 10,000,000 shares authorized and 7,841,1037,871,419 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and 10,000,000 shares authorized and 7,842,2717,868,803 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2018.2019. The Company's stock is traded on the NASDAQ stock market under the ticker symbol BWFG.



Warrants

On October 1,In connection with a 2014 acquisition and the associated merger agreement, the Company acquired Quinnipiac Bank and Trust Co. and, in connection therewith, the Companyhad issued 68,600 warrants convertible to former Quinnipiac warrant holders in accordance with the merger agreement. Each warrant was automatically converted into a warrant to purchase 0.56 shares of the Company’s common stock for an exerciseat a pre-determined price of $17.86. During the first quarter of 2018, all remaining warrants were exercised.and exchange ratio. The Company does not have any warrants outstanding as of June 30, 2019.March 31, 2020.

Dividends

The Company’s shareholders are entitled to dividends when and if declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available. The ability of the Company to pay dividends depends, in part, on the ability of the Bank to pay dividends to the Company. In accordance with Connecticut statutes, regulatory approval is required to pay dividends in excess of the Bank’s profits retained in the current year plus retained profits from the previous two years. The Bank is also prohibited from paying dividends that would reduce its capital ratios below minimum regulatory requirements.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

On December 19, 2018, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to 400,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The Company intends to accomplish the share repurchases through open market transactions, though the Company could accomplish repurchases through other means, such as privately negotiated transactions. The timing, price and volume of repurchases will be based on market conditions, relevant securities laws and other factors. The share repurchase plan does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of Common Stock, and it may be modified or suspended at any time at the Company's discretion. During the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2020, the Company purchased 58,499 shares of its Common Stock at a weighted average price of $17.69 per share. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company purchased 34,168 shares of its Common Stock at a weighted average price of $28.87 per share. The Company did not repurchase any of its Common Stock for the year ended December 31, 2018.

5. Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income represents the sum of net income and items of other comprehensive income or loss, including net unrealized gains or losses on securities available for sale and net unrealized gains or losses on derivatives. The Company's derivative instruments are utilized to manage economic risks, including interest rate risk. Changes in fair value of the Company's derivatives are primarily driven by changes in interest rates and recognized in other comprehensive income. The Company's current derivative positions will cause a decrease to other comprehensive income in a falling interest rate environment and an increase in a rising interest rate environment. The Company’s total comprehensive income or loss for the three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019 and 2018 is reported in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.



The following tables present the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and 2018:2019:

 Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Available for Sale Securities Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Swaps Total
 (In thousands)
Balance at March 31, 2019$(281) $(2,875) $(3,156)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax1,011
 (4,720) (3,709)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax(60) 
 (60)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)951
 (4,720) (3,769)
Balance at June 30, 2019$670
 $(7,595) $(6,925)
 Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Available for Sale Securities Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Swaps Total
 (In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2019$928
 $(8,444) $(7,516)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax1,730
 (13,548) (11,818)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)1,730
 (13,548) (11,818)
Balance at March 31, 2020$2,658
 $(21,992) $(19,334)

 Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Available for Sale Securities Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Swaps Total
 (In thousands)
Balance at March 31, 2018$(1,302) $3,191
 $1,889
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, net of tax(462) (148) (610)
Net other comprehensive loss(462) (148) (610)
Balance at June 30, 2018$(1,764) $3,043
 $1,279
 Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Available for Sale Securities Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Swaps Total
 (In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2018$(1,379) $342
 $(1,037)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax1,098
 (3,217) (2,119)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)1,098
 (3,217) (2,119)
Balance at March 31, 2019$(281) $(2,875) $(3,156)

 Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Available for Sale Securities Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Swaps Total
 (In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2018$(1,379) $342
 $(1,037)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax2,109
 (7,937) (5,828)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax(60) 
 (60)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)2,049
 (7,937) (5,888)
Balance at June 30, 2019$670
 $(7,595) $(6,925)

 Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Available for Sale Securities Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Swaps Total
 (In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2017$85
 $1,609
 $1,694
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax(1,674) 1,434
 (240)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax(175) 
 (175)
Net other comprehensive (loss) income(1,849) 1,434
 (415)
Balance at June 30, 2018$(1,764) $3,043
 $1,279



The following table provides information for theThere were no items reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss:

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Associated Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Income
 2019 2018 2019 2018 
  (In thousands)  
Available for sale securities:          
Unrealized gains on investments $76
 $
 $76
 $222
 Net gain on sale of available for sale securities
Tax expense (16) 
 (16) (47) Income tax expense
Net of tax $60
 $
 $60
 $175
  
loss for the three months ended March 31, 2020 or 2019.

6. Earnings per Share ("EPS")

Unvested restricted stock awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends are participating securities and are included in the computation of EPS pursuant to the two-class method. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that determines EPS for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. The Company’s unvested restricted stock awards qualify as participating securities.

Net income is allocated between the common stock and participating securities pursuant to the two-class method. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding participating unvested restricted stock awards.

Diluted EPS is computed in a similar manner, except that the denominator includes the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive common shares were issued using the treasury stock method.



The following table is a reconciliation of earnings available to common shareholders and basic weighted average common shares outstanding to diluted weighted average common shares outstanding, reflecting the application of the two-class method:
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2019 2018 2019 20182020 2019
(In thousands, except per share data)(In thousands, except per share data)
Net income$5,576
 $4,715
 $10,656
 $9,315
$1,363
 $5,080
Dividends to participating securities(1)
(13) (13) (23) (26)(17) (10)
Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities(1)
(56) (54) (99) (101)(4) (44)
Net income for earnings per share calculation$5,507
 $4,648
 $10,534
 $9,188
$1,342
 $5,026
          
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic7,773
 7,723
 7,767
 7,700
7,750
 7,760
Effect of dilutive equity-based awards(2)
18
 39
 25
 47
29
 16
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted7,791
 7,762
 7,792
 7,747
7,779
 7,776
Net earnings per common share:          
Basic earnings per common share$0.71
 $0.60
 $1.36
 $1.19
$0.17
 $0.65
Diluted earnings per common share$0.71
 $0.60
 $1.35
 $1.19
$0.17
 $0.65

(1)Represents dividends paid and undistributed earnings allocated to unvested stock-based awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends.
(2)Represents the effect of the assumed exercise of stock options and the vesting of restricted shares, as applicable, utilizing the treasury stock method.

7. Regulatory Matters

The Federal Reserve, the FDIC and the other federal and state bank regulatory agencies establish regulatory capital guidelines for U.S. banking organizations.



As of January 1, 2015, the Company and the Bank became subject to new capital rules set forth by the Federal Reserve, the FDIC and the other federal and state bank regulatory agencies. The capital rules revise the banking agencies’ leverage and risk-based capital requirements and the method for calculating risk weighted assets to make them consistent with agreements that were reached by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act (the Basel III Capital Rules).

The Basel III Capital Rules establish a minimum Common Equity Tier 1 capital requirement of 4.5% of risk-weighted assets; set the minimum leverage ratio at 4.0% of total assets; increased the minimum Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets requirement from 4.0% to 6.0%; and retained the minimum total capital to risk weighted assets requirement at 8.0%. A “well-capitalized” institution must generally maintain capital ratios 100-200 basis points higher than the minimum guidelines.

The Basel III Capital Rules also change the risk weights assigned to certain assets. The Basel III Capital Rules assigned a higher risk weight (150%) to loans that are more than 90 days past due or are on nonaccrual status and to certain commercial real estate facilities that finance the acquisition, development or construction of real property. The Basel III Capital Rules also alter the risk weighting for other assets, including marketable equity securities that are risk weighted generally at 300%. The Basel III Capital Rules require certain components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to be included for purposes of calculating regulatory capital requirements unless a one-time opt-out is exercised. The Bank did exercise its opt-out option and excludes the unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) from regulatory capital.

The Basel III Capital Rules limit a banking organization’s capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers if the banking organization does not hold a “capital conservation buffer” consisting of 2.5% of common equity to risk weighted assets, in addition to the amounts necessaryminimum risk based capital requirement. The “capital conservation buffer” was phased in from January 1, 2016 to meet the minimum risk-based capital requirements described above. As of January 1, 2019, when the “capitalfull capital conservation buffer” increased from 1.875% to 2.5%.buffer became effective.

Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.



As of June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, the Bank and Company met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject. There are no conditions or events since then that management believes have changed this conclusion.



The capital amounts and ratios for the Bank and the Company at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 20182019 were as follows:
    Minimum Regulatory Capital Required for Capital Adequacy plus Capital Conservation Buffer Minimum Regulatory Capital to be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions    Minimum Regulatory Capital Required for Capital Adequacy plus Capital Conservation Buffer Minimum Regulatory Capital to be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
Actual Capital Actual Capital 
(Dollars in thousands)Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount RatioAmount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
Bankwell Bank                      
June 30, 2019           
March 31, 2020           
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets$200,228
 12.40% $113,041
 7.00% $104,967
 6.50%$205,713
 12.14% $118,580
 7.00% $110,110
 6.50%
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets214,118
 13.26% 169,562
 10.50% 161,488
 10.00%222,399
 13.13% 177,870
 10.50% 169,400
 10.00%
Tier I Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets200,228
 12.40% 137,265
 8.50% 129,190
 8.00%205,713
 12.14% 143,990
 8.50% 135,520
 8.00%
Tier I Capital to Average Assets200,228
 10.75% 74,533
 4.00% 93,166
 5.00%205,713
 10.84% 75,943
 4.00% 94,929
 5.00%
                      
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.                      
June 30, 2019           
March 31, 2020           
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets$181,078
 11.19% $113,247
 7.00% N/A
 N/A
$186,804
 11.03% $118,580
 7.00% N/A
 N/A
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets220,149
 13.61% 169,871
 10.50% N/A
 N/A
228,709
 13.50% 177,870
 10.50% N/A
 N/A
Tier I Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets181,078
 11.19% 137,514
 8.50% N/A
 N/A
186,804
 11.03% 143,990
 8.50% N/A
 N/A
Tier I Capital to Average Assets181,078
 9.70% 74,656
 4.00% N/A
 N/A
186,804
 9.82% 76,058
 4.00% N/A
 N/A

    Minimum Regulatory Capital Required for Capital Adequacy plus Capital Conservation Buffer Minimum Regulatory Capital to be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions    Minimum Regulatory Capital Required for Capital Adequacy plus Capital Conservation Buffer Minimum Regulatory Capital to be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
Actual Capital Actual Capital 
(Dollars in thousands)Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount RatioAmount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
Bankwell Bank                      
December 31, 2018           
December 31, 2019           
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets$191,128
 11.56% $105,392
 6.38% $107,459
 6.50%$205,856
 12.53% $115,040
 7.00% $106,823
 6.50%
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets206,593
 12.50% 163,255
 9.88% 165,321
 10.00%219,365
 13.35% 172,560
 10.50% 164,343
 10.00%
Tier I Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets191,128
 11.56% 130,190
 7.88% 132,257
 8.00%205,856
 12.53% 139,691
 8.50% 131,474
 8.00%
Tier I Capital to Average Assets191,128
 10.14% 75,432
 4.00% 94,290
 5.00%205,856
 10.99% 74,951
 4.00% 93,689
 5.00%
                      
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.                      
December 31, 2018           
December 31, 2019           
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets$172,415
 10.41% $105,575
 6.38% N/A
 N/A
$187,155
 11.37% $115,253
 7.00% N/A
 N/A
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets213,035
 12.86% 163,537
 9.88% N/A
 N/A
225,871
 13.72% 172,880
 10.50% N/A
 N/A
Tier I Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets172,415
 10.41% 130,416
 7.88% N/A
 N/A
187,155
 11.37% 139,950
 8.50% N/A
 N/A
Tier I Capital to Average Assets172,415
 9.13% 75,567
 4.00% N/A
 N/A
187,155
 9.97% 75,067
 4.00% N/A
 N/A



Regulatory Restrictions on Dividends

The ability of the Company to pay dividends depends, in part, on the ability of the Bank to pay dividends to the Company. In accordance with Connecticut statutes, regulatory approval is required to pay dividends in excess of the Bank’s profits retained in the current year plus retained profits from the previous two years. The Bank is also prohibited from paying dividends that would reduce its capital ratios below minimum regulatory requirements.



Reserve Requirements on Cash

The Bank iswas not required to maintain a minimum reserve balance in the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) at March 31, 2020 as the FRB has waived this requirement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bank was required to maintain a minimum reserve balance of $11.4 million and $16.8$14.1 million in the Federal Reserve Bank at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The Bank2019. This balance is also required to maintain a minimum reserve balance of $4.5 million at Atlantic Community Bankers Bank (formerly Bankers’ Bank Northeast) at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. These balances are maintained for clearing purposes in the ordinary course of business and dodoes not represent restricted cash.

8. Deposits

At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, deposits consisted of the following:
 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
 (In thousands)
Noninterest bearing demand deposit accounts$168,448
 $191,518
Interest bearing accounts:   
NOW69,562
 70,020
Money market455,634
 419,495
Savings164,673
 183,729
Time certificates of deposit822,815
 627,141
Total interest bearing accounts1,512,684
 1,300,385
Total deposits$1,681,132
 $1,491,903
Maturities of time certificates of deposit as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are summarized below:
 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
 (In thousands)
2020$539,627
 $430,361
2021250,655
 167,933
202232,125
 28,515
2023284
 239
2024104
 93
202520
 
Total$822,815
 $627,141
The aggregate amount of individual certificate accounts, including brokered deposits with balances of $250,000 or more, was approximately $467.7 million at March 31, 2020 and $307.1 million at December 31, 2019.
Brokered certificates of deposits totaled $337.6 million at March 31, 2020 and $179.8 million at December 31, 2019. Certificates of deposits from national listing services totaled $53.3 million at March 31, 2020 and $21.3 million at December 31, 2019. Brokered money market accounts totaled $63.0 million at March 31, 2020 and $39.9 million at December 31, 2019.



The following table summarizes interest expense by account type for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
 (In thousands)
NOW$28
 $47
Money market1,492
 1,981
Savings672
 769
Time certificates of deposits3,517
 3,303
Total interest expense on deposits$5,709
 $6,100


9. Stock-Based Compensation

Equity award plans

The Company has stock options or unvested restricted stock outstanding under three equity award plans, which are collectively referred to as the “Plan”. The current plan under which any future issuances of equity awards will be made is the 2012 BNC Financial Group, Inc. Stock Plan, or the “2012 Plan,” last amended on June 26, 2013. All equity awards made under the 2012 Plan are made by means of an award agreement, which contains the specific terms and conditions of the grant. To date, all equity awards have been in the form of stock options or restricted stock. At June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, there were 593,597658,109 shares reserved for future issuance under the 2012 Plan.

Stock Options: The Company accounts for stock options based on the fair value at the date of grant and records an expense over the vesting period of such awards on a straight line basis.

There were no options granted during the sixthree months ended June 30, 2019.March 31, 2020.

A summary of the status of outstanding stock options for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 is presented below:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise PriceNumber of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding at beginning of period19,030
 $15.91
16,680
 $16.30
Exercised(2,350) 13.14
(1,500) 11.00
Options outstanding at end of period16,680
 16.30
15,180
 16.82
      
Options exercisable at end of period16,680
 16.30
15,180
 16.82

Intrinsic value is the amount by which the fair value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of an option on the exercise date. The total intrinsic value of share options exercised during the sixthree months ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 was $40.3$27 thousand.

The range of exercise prices for the 16,68015,180 options exercisable at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 was $11.00$15.00 to $17.86 per share. The weighted average remaining contractual life for these options was 3.02.5 years at June 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. At June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, as all awarded options have vested, all of the outstanding options are exercisable, and based on the March 31, 2020 closing market price of $15.26, the outstanding options in aggregate have no intrinsic value of these options was $0.2 million.value.

Restricted Stock: Restricted stock provides grantees with rights to shares of common stock upon completion of a service period. Shares of unvested restricted stock are considered participating securities. Restricted stock awards generally vest over one to five years.



The following table presents the activity for restricted stock for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2019:March 31, 2020:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueNumber of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested at beginning of period77,624
(1) 
$30.78
110,975
(1) 
$30.88
Granted34,450
(2) 
29.69
61,040
(2) 
28.72
Vested(13,676) 31.23
(16,578) 31.44
Forfeited(3,800) 22.82
(1,425) 31.58
Unvested at end of period94,598
 30.63
154,012
 29.96

(1)Includes 11,25021,750 shares of performance based restricted stock
(2)Includes 7,50016,000 shares of performance based restricted stock

The total fair value of restricted stock awards vested during the sixthree months ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 was $0.4$0.5 million.

The Company's restricted stock expense for the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019 and 2018 was $0.5$0.4 million and $0.6$0.2 million, respectively. At June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, there was $2.3$3.9 million of unrecognized stock compensation expense for restricted stock, expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.72.0 years.

Performance Based Restricted Stock: On February 20, 2018, theThe Company has issued 11,25037,750 shares of performance based restricted stock with performance and service conditions and on March 18, 2019, the Company issued 7,500 shares of restricted stock with performance and service conditions pursuant to the Company’s 2012 Stock Plan. The awards vest over a three-yearthree to four year service period, provided certain performance metrics are met. The share quantity whichthat ultimately vests can range between 0% and 200%, of for the grant21,750 shares granted prior to December 31, 2019, which is dependent on the degree to which the performance metrics are met. The Company records an expense over the vesting period based on (a) the probability that the performance metric will be met and (b) the fair market value of the Company’s stock at the date of the grant.


 
9.10. Derivative Instruments

The Company manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk, by managing the amount, sources, and duration of its funding along with the use of interest rate derivative financial instruments, namely interest rate swaps. The Company does not use derivatives for speculative purposes. As of June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, the Company was a party to sixseven interest rate swaps, designated as hedging instruments, to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. The notional amount for each swap is $25 million and in each case, the Company has entered into pay-fixed LIBOR interest rate swaps to convert rolling 90 days Federal Home Loan Bank advances.advances or brokered deposits. In addition, as of June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, the Company was a party to twoone forward-starting interest rate swapsswap on probable future FHLB advances or brokered deposits. As of June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, the Company entered into twofour interest rate swaps not designated as hedging instruments, to minimize interest rate risk exposure with loans to customers.

The Company accounts for all non-borrower related interest rate swaps as effective cash flow hedges. None of the interest rate swap agreements contain any credit risk related contingent features. A hedging instrument is expected at inception to be highly effective at offsetting changes in the hedged transactions attributable to the changes in the hedged risk.

Derivatives not designated as hedges are not speculative and result from a service the Company provides to certain loan customers. The Company executes interest rate swaps with commercial banking customers to facilitate their respective risk management strategies.  Those interest rate swaps are simultaneously hedged by offsetting derivatives that the Company executes with a third party, such that the Company minimizes its net risk exposure resulting from such transactions.  As the interest rate derivatives associated with this program do not meet the strict hedge accounting requirements, changes in the fair value of both the customer derivatives and the offsetting derivatives are recognized directly in earnings. 

Interest rate swaps with a positive fair value are recorded as other assets and interest rate swaps with a negative fair value are recorded as other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.



Information about derivative instruments at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 20182019 is as follows:
June 30, 2019:    
March 31, 2020:    
(Dollars in thousands) Notional Amount Original Maturity Received Paid Fair Value Asset (Liability) Notional Amount Original Maturity Maturity Date Received Paid Fair Value Asset (Liability)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:        
Interest rate swap $25,000
 5.0 years 3-month USD LIBOR 1.83% $41
 $25,000
 5.0 years August 26, 2020 3-month USD LIBOR 1.48% $(34)
Interest rate swap 25,000
 5.0 years 3-month USD LIBOR 1.48% 137
 25,000
 5.0 years July 1, 2021 3-month USD LIBOR 1.22% (207)
Interest rate swap 25,000
 5.0 years 3-month USD LIBOR 1.22% 272
 25,000
 7.0 years August 25, 2024 3-month USD LIBOR 2.04% (1,720)
Interest rate swap 25,000
 7.0 years 3-month USD LIBOR 2.04% (367) 25,000
 7.0 years August 25, 2024 3-month USD LIBOR 2.04% (1,725)
Interest rate swap 25,000
 7.0 years 3-month USD LIBOR 2.04% (373) 25,000
 15.0 years January 1, 2034 3-month USD LIBOR 3.01% (7,526)
Interest rate swap 25,000
 15.0 years 3-month USD LIBOR 3.01% (3,078) 25,000
 3.0 years December 23, 2022 3-month USD LIBOR 1.28% (572)
Forward-starting interest rate swap(1)
 25,000
 15.0 years 3-month USD LIBOR 3.03% (3,160)
Interest rate swap 25,000
 15.0 years January 1, 2035 3-month USD LIBOR 3.03% (8,081)
Forward-starting interest rate swap(1)
 25,000
 15.0 years 3-month USD LIBOR 3.05% (3,088) 25,000
 15.0 years August 26, 2035 3-month USD LIBOR 3.05% (8,252)
 $200,000
 $(9,616) $200,000
 $(28,117)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:(2)
        
Interest rate swap $20,000
 20.0 years 1-month USD LIBOR 5.00% $(1,537) $20,000
 20.0 years March 10, 2039 1-month USD LIBOR 5.00% $(4,865)
Interest rate swap 20,000
 20.0 years 1-month USD LIBOR 5.00% 1,537
 20,000
 20.0 years March 10, 2039 1-month USD LIBOR 5.00% 4,865
Interest rate swap 18,500
 10.0 years March 10, 2030 1-month USD LIBOR 3.15% (845)
Interest rate swap 18,500
 10.0 years March 10, 2030 1-month USD LIBOR 3.15% 845
 $40,000
 $
 $77,000
 $
        
Total derivatives $240,000
 $(9,616) $277,000
 $(28,117)

(1) The effective date of the forward-starting interest rate swap listed above is August 26, 2020.
(2) Represents interest rate swaps with commercial banking customers, which are offset by derivatives with a third party.

Accrued interest payable related to interest rate swaps as of March 31, 2020 totaled $0.1 million and is excluded from the fair value presented in the table above. The fair value of interest rate swaps in a net liability position, including accrued interest, totaled $28.2 million as of March 31, 2020.



December 31, 2019:            
(Dollars in thousands) Notional Amount Original Maturity Maturity Date Received Paid Fair Value Asset (Liability)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:            
Interest rate swap $25,000
 5.0 years January 1, 2020 3-month USD LIBOR 1.83% $
Interest rate swap 25,000
 5.0 years August 26, 2020 3-month USD LIBOR 1.48% 51
Interest rate swap 25,000
 5.0 years July 1, 2021 3-month USD LIBOR 1.22% 174
Interest rate swap 25,000
 7.0 years August 25, 2024 3-month USD LIBOR 2.04% (396)
Interest rate swap 25,000
 7.0 years August 25, 2024 3-month USD LIBOR 2.04% (402)
Interest rate swap 25,000
 15.0 years January 1, 2034 3-month USD LIBOR 3.01% (3,328)
Interest rate swap 25,000
 3.0 years December 23, 2022 3-month USD LIBOR 1.28% 279
Forward-starting interest rate swap(1)
 25,000
 15.0 years January 1, 2035 3-month USD LIBOR 3.03% (3,557)
Forward-starting interest rate swap(1)
 25,000
 15.0 years August 26, 2035 3-month USD LIBOR 3.05% (3,512)
  $225,000
         $(10,691)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:(2)
            
Interest rate swap $20,000
 20.0 years March 20, 2039 1-month USD LIBOR 5.00% $(1,762)
Interest rate swap 20,000
 20.0 years March 20, 2039 1-month USD LIBOR 5.00% 1,762
  $40,000
         $
             
Total derivatives $265,000
         $(10,691)

(1) The effective date of the forward-starting interest rate swaps listed above are January 2, 2020 and August 26, 2020, respectively.
(2) Represents an interest rate swap with a commercial banking customer, which is offset by a derivative with a third party.

Accrued interest receivable related to interest rate swaps as of June 30,December 31, 2019 totaled $0.2 million21.6 thousand and is excluded from the fair value presented in the table above. The fair value of interest rate swaps in a net liability position, including accrued interest, totaled $9.5 million as of June 30, 2019.



December 31, 2018:          
(Dollars in thousands) Notional Amount Original Maturity Received Paid Fair Value Asset (Liability)
Cash flow hedge:          
Interest rate swap $25,000
 4.7 years 3-month USD LIBOR 1.62% $1
Interest rate swap 25,000
 5.0 years 3-month USD LIBOR 1.83% 220
Interest rate swap 25,000
 5.0 years 3-month USD LIBOR 1.48% 475
Interest rate swap 25,000
 5.0 years 3-month USD LIBOR 1.22% 828
Interest rate swap 25,000
 7.0 years 3-month USD LIBOR 2.04% 675
Interest rate swap 25,000
 7.0 years 3-month USD LIBOR 2.04% 668
Forward-starting interest rate swap(1)
 25,000
 15.0 years 3-month USD LIBOR 3.01% (807)
Forward-starting interest rate swap(1)
 25,000
 15.0 years 3-month USD LIBOR 3.03% (819)
Forward-starting interest rate swap(1)
 25,000
 15.0 years 3-month USD LIBOR 3.05% (811)
  $225,000
       $430

(1) The effective date of the forward-starting interest rate swaps listed above are January 2, 2019, January 2, 2020 and August 26, 2020, respectively.

Accrued interest receivable related to interest rate swaps as of December 31, 2018 totaled $0.2 million and is excluded from the fair value presented in the table above. The fair value of interest rate swaps including accrued interest totaled $0.710.7 million as of December 31, 2018.2019.


The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the Company’s variable-rate debt. The Company expects to reclassify $0.1$2.6 million as an increase to interest expense during the next 12 months.
The Company assesses the effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing the changes in cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the changes in cash flows of the designated hedged item or transaction.
The interest rate swap assets are presented in other assets and the interest rate swap liabilities are presented in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities for financial statement presentation purposes.



The Company's cash flow hedge positions consist of interest rate swap transactions as detailed in the table below:below as of March 31, 2020:
Notional AmountNotional Amount Original Effective Date of Hedged Borrowing Duration of Borrowing CounterpartyNotional Amount Original Effective Date of Hedged Borrowing Duration of Borrowing Counterparty
(Dollars in Thousands)
$25,000
 January 2, 2015 5.0 years Bank of Montreal25,000
 August 26, 2015 5.0 years Bank of Montreal
25,00025,000
 August 26, 2015 5.0 years Bank of Montreal25,000
 July 1, 2016 5.0 years Bank of Montreal
25,00025,000
 July 1, 2016 5.0 years Bank of Montreal25,000
 August 25, 2017 7.0 years Bank of Montreal
25,00025,000
 August 25, 2017 7.0 years Bank of Montreal25,000
 August 25, 2017 7.0 years FHN Financial Capital Markets
25,00025,000
 August 25, 2017 7.0 years FTN Financial Capital Markets25,000
 January 2, 2019 15.0 years Bank of Montreal
25,00025,000
 January 2, 2019 15.0 years Bank of Montreal25,000
 December 27, 2019 3.0 years Bank of Montreal
25,00025,000
 January 2, 2020 15.0 years Bank of Montreal
$150,000
 175,000
 

This hedge strategy converts the rate of interest on short term rolling FHLB advances or brokered deposits to long term fixed interest rates, thereby protecting the Company from interest rate variability.

Changes in the consolidated statements of comprehensive (loss) income related to interest rate derivatives designated as hedges of cash flows were as follows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and 2018:2019:
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)2019 2018 2019 20182020 2019
Interest rate swap on FHLB advances and brokered deposits:

          
Unrealized (losses) gains recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income$(5,974) $(187) $(10,046) $1,815
Income tax benefit (expense) on items recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income1,254
 39
 2,109
 (381)
Other comprehensive (loss) income$(4,720) $(148) $(7,937) $1,434
Unrealized losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income$(17,426) $(4,072)
Income tax benefit on items recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income3,878
 855
Other comprehensive loss$(13,548) $(3,217)
          
Amount recognized in interest expense on hedged FHLB advances and brokered deposits

$734
 $646
 $1,460
 $1,285
$890
 $726

The above unrealized gains and losses are reflective of market interest rates as of the respective balance sheet dates. Generally, a lower interest rate environment will result in a negative impact to comprehensive income whereas a higher interest rate environment will result in a positive impact to comprehensive income.

The following tables summarize gross and net information about derivative instruments that are offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:



 March 31, 2020
 (In thousands)
       Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets(1) Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Net Amounts of Assets presented in the Statement of Financial Position Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Received Net Amount
Derivative Assets$5,729
 $
 $5,729
 $
 $
 $5,729

(1) Includes accrued interest receivable totaling $19.4 thousand.

 March 31, 2020
 (In thousands)
       Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities(1) Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Net Amounts of Liabilities presented in the Statement of Financial Position Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Posted(2) Net Amount
Derivative Liabilities$33,957
 $
 $33,957
 $
 $33,957
 $

(1) Includes accrued interest payable totaling $128.9 thousand.
(2) Actual cash collateral posted totaled $34.8 million, total cash collateral in the above table represents the total value to net the derivative liabilities to $0.

 December 31, 2019
 (In thousands)
       Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets(1) Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Net Amounts of Assets presented in the Statement of Financial Position Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Received Net Amount
Derivative Assets$2,363
 $
 $2,363
 $591
 $
 $1,772
(1) Includes accrued interest receivable totaling $97.1 thousand.


 December 31, 2019
 (In thousands)
       Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities(1) Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position Net Amounts of Liabilities presented in the Statement of Financial Position Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Posted(2) Net Amount
Derivative Liabilities$13,032
 $
 $13,032
 $591
 $12,441
 $
(1) Includes accrued interest payable totaling $75.5 thousand.
(2) Actual cash collateral posted totaled $13.5 million, total cash collateral posted in the above table represents the total value to net the derivative liabilities to $0.




10.11. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

GAAP requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rates and estimates of future cash flows. In that regard, the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparisons to independent markets and, in many cases, could not be realized in immediate settlement of the instrument.

Management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments; however, there are inherent limitations in any estimation technique. Therefore, for substantially all financial instruments, the fair value estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could have realized in a sales transaction. The estimated fair value amounts have been measured as of the respective period-ends, and have not been reevaluated or updated for purposes of these consolidated financial statements subsequent to those respective dates. As such, the estimated fair values of these financial instruments subsequent to the respective reporting dates may be different than the amounts reported at each period-end.

The Company assumes interest rate risk (the risk that general interest rate levels will change) as a result of its normal operations. As a result, the fair values of the Company’s financial instruments will change when interest rate levels change and that change may be either favorable or unfavorable to the Company. Management attempts to match maturities of assets and liabilities to the extent believed necessary to minimize interest rate risk. However, borrowers with fixed rate obligations are less likely to prepay in a rising rate environment and more likely to prepay in a falling rate environment. Conversely, depositors who are receiving fixed rates are more likely to withdraw funds before maturity in a rising rate environment and less likely to do so in a falling rate environment. Management monitors rates and maturities of assets and liabilities and attempts to minimize interest rate risk.



The carrying values, fair values and placement in the fair value hierarchy of the Company's financial instruments at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 20182019 were as follows:
June 30, 2019March 31, 2020
Carrying Value Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3Carrying Value Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Financial Assets:                  
Cash and due from banks$75,647
 $75,647
 $75,647
 $
 $
$203,569
 $203,569
 $203,569
 $
 $
Federal funds sold3,237
 3,237
 3,237
 
 
6,427
 6,427
 6,427
 
 
Marketable equity securities2,090
 2,090
 2,090
 
 
2,289
 2,289
 2,289
 
 
Available for sale securities93,017
 93,017
 13,986
 79,031
 
82,342
 82,342
 10,258
 72,084
 
Held to maturity securities21,318
 23,111
 
 1,085
 22,026
16,252
 18,771
 
 82
 18,689
Loans receivable, net1,551,620
 1,558,609
 
 
 1,558,609
1,602,146
 1,604,879
 
 
 1,604,879
Other real estate owned1,217
 1,217
 
 
 1,217
Accrued interest receivable6,165
 6,165
 
 6,165
 
5,867
 5,867
 
 5,867
 
FHLB stock7,475
 7,475
 
 7,475
 
6,507
 6,507
 
 6,507
 
Servicing asset, net of valuation allowance844
 844
 
 
 844
900
 900
 
 
 900
Derivative asset1,987
 1,987
 
 1,987
 
5,710
 5,710
 
 5,710
 
                  
Financial Liabilities:                  
Noninterest bearing deposits$161,704
 $161,704
 $
 $161,704
 $
$168,448
 $168,448
 $
 $168,448
 $
NOW and money market502,178
 502,178
 
 502,178
 
525,196
 525,196
 
 525,196
 
Savings174,319
 174,319
 
 174,319
 
164,673
 164,673
 
 164,673
 
Time deposits639,530
 643,354
 
 
 643,354
822,815
 831,409
 
 
 831,409
Accrued interest payable1,895
 1,895
 
 1,895
 
2,449
 2,449
 
 2,449
 
Advances from the FHLB150,000
 149,951
 
 
 149,951
125,000
 125,114
 
 
 125,114
Subordinated debentures25,181
 25,106
 
 
 25,106
25,220
 24,552
 
 
 24,552
Servicing liability68
 68
 
 
 68
60
 60
 
 
 60
Derivative liability11,603
 11,603
 
 11,603
 
33,827
 33,827
 
 33,827
 



December 31, 2018December 31, 2019
Carrying Value Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3Carrying Value Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Financial Assets:                  
Cash and due from banks$75,411
 $75,411
 $75,411
 $
 $
$78,051
 $78,051
 $78,051
 $
 $
Federal funds sold2,701
 2,701
 2,701
 
 
Marketable equity securities2,009
 2,009
 2,009
 
 
2,118
 2,118
 2,118
 
 
Available for sale securities93,154
 93,154
 9,798
 83,356
 
82,439
 82,439
 10,031
 72,408
 
Held to maturity securities21,421
 21,988
 
 1,098
 20,890
16,308
 18,307
 
 85
 18,222
Loans receivable, net1,586,775
 1,584,858
 
 
 1,584,858
1,588,840
 1,589,732
 
 
 1,589,732
Accrued interest receivable6,375
 6,375
 
 6,375
 
5,959
 5,959
 
 5,959
 
FHLB stock8,110
 8,110
 
 8,110
 
7,475
 7,475
 
 7,475
 
Servicing asset, net of valuation allowance870
 870
 
 
 870
978
 978
 
 
 978
Derivative asset2,867
 2,867
 
 2,867
 
2,266
 2,266
 
 2,266
 
                  
Financial Liabilities:                  
Noninterest bearing deposits$173,198
 $173,198
 $
 $173,198
 $
$191,518
 $191,518
 $
 $191,518
 $
NOW and money market533,837
 533,837
 
 533,837
 
489,515
 489,515
 
 489,515
 
Savings180,487
 180,487
 
 180,487
 
183,729
 183,729
 
 183,729
 
Time deposits614,722
 616,973
 
 
 616,973
627,141
 632,436
 
 
 632,436
Accrued interest payable1,381
 1,381
 
 1,381
 
2,142
 2,142
 
 2,142
 
Advances from the FHLB160,000
 159,753
 
 
 159,753
150,000
 150,006
 
 
 150,006
Subordinated debentures25,155
 24,211
 
 
 24,211
25,207
 25,530
 
 
 25,530
Servicing liability73
 73
 
 
 73
63
 63
 
 
 63
Derivative liability2,437
 2,437
 
 2,437
 
12,957
 12,957
 
 12,957
 

The following methods and assumptions were used by management in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments:

Cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable: The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Marketable equity securities, available for sale securities and held to maturity securities: Fair values are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes, if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities. The majority of the available for sale securities are considered to be Level 2 as other observable inputs are utilized, such as quoted prices for similar securities. Level 1 investment securities include investments in U.S. treasury notes and in marketable equity securities for which a quoted price is readily available.available in the market. Level 3 held to maturity securities represent private placement municipal housing authority bonds for which no quoted market price is available. The fair value for these securities is estimated using a discounted cash flow model, using discount rates ranging from 4.0%3.7% to 4.3%4.1% as of June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and 4.7%3.8% to 5.1%4.1% as of December 31, 2018.2019. These securities are CRA eligible investments.

FHLB stock: The carrying value of FHLB stock approximates fair value based on the most recent redemption provisions of the FHLB.

Loans receivable: For variable rate loans which reprice frequently and have no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. The fair value of fixed rate loans are estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. The fair value methodology includes prepayment, default and loss severity assumptions applied by the type of loan. The fair value estimate of the loans includes an expected credit loss.

Other real estate owned: Fair values are generally determined based on third party appraisals which may be adjusted based on age of appraisal or market conditions identified while preparing the property to be listed for sale through broker quotes or


otherwise. Appraisals are based on observable market data such as comparable sales, however, adjustments made to third party appraisals, for the age of the appraisal or market conditions identified while preparing the property to be listed for sale through broker quotes or otherwise are unobservable and therefore these assets are classified as Level 3 within the valuation hierarchy.

Derivative asset (liability): The valuation of the Company’s interest rate swaps is obtained from a third-party pricing service and is determined using a discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. The pricing analysis


is based on observable inputs for the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity and interest rate curves. The Company also considers the creditworthiness of each counterparty for assets and the creditworthiness of the Company for liabilities.

Servicing asset (liability): Servicing assets and liabilities do not trade in an active, open market with readily observable prices. The Company estimates the fair value of servicing assets and liabilities using discounted cash flow models, incorporating numerous assumptions from the perspective of a market participant, including market discount rates.

Deposits: The fair value of demand deposits, regular savings and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of certificates of deposit and other time deposits is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities to a schedule of aggregated expected maturities on such deposits.

Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures: The fair value of the Company’s borrowings and subordinated debentures is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies discount rates currently offered based on similar maturities. The Company also considers its own creditworthiness in determining the fair value of its borrowings and subordinated debt. Contractual cash flows for the subordinated debt are reduced based on the estimated rates of default, the severity of losses to be incurred on a default, and the rates at which the subordinated debt is expected to prepay after the call date.

Off-balance-sheet instruments: Loan commitments on which the committed interest rate is less than the current market rate are insignificant at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018.2019.

11.12. Fair Value Measurements

The Company is required to account for certain assets at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis. The Company determines fair value in accordance with GAAP, which defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

Level 1 —Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 2 —Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 —Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

Valuation techniques based on unobservable inputs are highly subjective and require judgments regarding significant matters such as the amount and timing of future cash flows and the selection of discount rates that may appropriately reflect market and credit risks. Changes in these judgments often have a material impact on the fair value estimates. In addition, since these estimates are as of a specific point in time they are susceptible to material near-term changes.



Financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis

The following table details the financial instruments carried at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine the fair value. The Company had no transfers into or out of Levels 1, 2 or 3 during the sixthree months ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019.
Fair ValueFair Value
(In thousands)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
June 30, 2019:     
March 31, 2020:     
Marketable equity securities$2,090
 $
 $
$2,289
 $
 $
Available for sale investment securities:          
U.S. Government and agency obligations13,986
 78,530
 
10,258
 72,084
 
State agency and municipal obligations
 501
 
Derivative asset
 1,987
 

 5,710
 
Derivative liability
 11,603
 

 33,827
 
          
December 31, 2018:     
December 31, 2019:     
Marketable equity securities$2,009
 $
 $
$2,118
 $
 $
Available for sale investment securities:          
U.S. Government and agency obligations9,798
 72,338
 
10,031
 72,408
 
State agency and municipal obligations
 4,007
 
Corporate bonds
 7,011
 
Derivative asset
 2,867
 

 2,266
 
Derivative liability
 2,437
 

 12,957
 

Marketable equity securities and available for sale investment securities: The fair value of the Company’s investment securities areis estimated by using pricing models or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics (i.e., matrix pricing) and areis classified within Level 1 or Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. The pricing is primarily sourced from third party pricing services overseen by management.

Derivative assets and liabilities: The Company’s derivative assets and liabilities consist of transactions as part of management’s strategy to manage interest rate risk. The valuation of the Company’s interest rate swaps is obtained from a third-party pricing service and is determined using a discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. The pricing analysis is based on observable inputs for the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity and interest rate curves. The Company has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its interest rate derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Financial instruments measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis in accordance with GAAP. These include assets that are measured at the lower-of-cost-or-market that were recognized at fair value below cost at the end of the period as well as assets that are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances, such as when there is evidence of impairment.



The following table details the financial instruments measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine the fair value:
Fair ValueFair Value
(In thousands)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
June 30, 2019:     
March 31, 2020:     
Impaired loans$
 $
 $14,847
$
 $
 $21,987
Other real estate owned
 
 1,217
Servicing asset, net
 
 776

 
 840
          
December 31, 2018:     
December 31, 2019:     
Impaired loans$
 $
 $18,709
$
 $
 $22,047
Servicing asset, net
 
 797

 
 915

The following table presents information about quantitative inputs and assumptions for Level 3 financial instruments carried at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018:2019:
Fair Value Valuation Methodology Unobservable Input RangeFair Value Valuation Methodology Unobservable Input Range
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2019:   
Impaired loans$7,779
 Appraisals Discount to appraised value 0.00 - 28.00%
7,068
 Discounted cash flows Discount rate 3.60 - 8.00%
$14,847
  
   
Other real estate owned$1,217
 Appraisals Discount to appraised value 38.00%
   
Servicing asset, net$776
 Discounted cash flows Discount rate 
10.00 - 11.50%(1)

  Prepayment rate 3.00 - 17.15%
December 31, 2018:   
March 31, 2020:  
Impaired loans$10,188
 Appraisals Discount to appraised value 5.00 - 8.00%
$12,172
 Appraisals Discount to appraised value 8.00 - 28.00%
8,521
 Discounted cash flows Discount rate 3.25 - 8.00%
9,815
 Discounted cash flows Discount rate 3.50 - 7.50%
$18,709
  $21,987
 
     
Servicing asset, net$797
 Discounted cash flows Discount rate 
10.00 - 12.00%(2)

$840
 Discounted cash flows Discount rate 
10.00 - 11.00%(1)
  Prepayment rate 3.00 - 15.00%
  Prepayment rate 3.00 - 17.00%
December 31, 2019:  
Impaired loans$12,300
 Appraisals Discount to appraised value 8.00 - 28.00%
9,747
 Discounted cash flows Discount rate 3.60 - 7.00%
$22,047
 
  
Servicing asset, net$915
 Discounted cash flows Discount rate 
10.00 - 11.00%(2)
  Prepayment rate 3.00 - 19.00%
(1) Servicing liabilities totaling $6860 thousand were valued using a discount rate of 1.9%0.9%.
(2) Servicing liabilities totaling $7363 thousand were valued using a discount rate of 2.8%1.6%.

Impaired loans: Loans are generally not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Periodically, the Company records nonrecurring adjustments to the carrying value of loans based on fair value measurements for partial charge-offs of the uncollectible portions of those loans. Nonrecurring adjustments also include certain impairment amounts for collateral-dependent loans calculated in accordance with ASC 310-10 when establishing the allowance for credit losses. Such amounts are generally based on the fair value of the underlying collateral supporting the loan. Collateral is typically valued using appraisals or other indications of value based on recent comparable sales of similar properties or other assumptions. Estimates of fair value based on collateral are generally based on assumptions not observable in the marketplace and therefore such valuations have been classified as Level 3. For those


loans where the primary source of repayment is cash flow from operations, adjustments include impairment amounts calculated based on the perceived collectability of interest payments on the basis of a discounted cash flow analysis utilizing a discount rate equivalent to the original note rate.

Other real estate owned: The Company classifies property acquired through foreclosure or acceptance of deed-in lieu of foreclosure as other real estate owned in its financial statements. Upon taking title, the property securing the loan is written down to fair value less expected selling costs. The write-down is based upon differences between the estimated fair value and the net investment in the loan. Appraisals are based on observable market data such as comparable sales, however, adjustments made to third party appraisals, for the age of the appraisal or market conditions identified while preparing the property to be listed for sale through broker quotes or otherwise are unobservable and therefore these assets are classified as Level 3 within the valuation hierarchy.

Servicing assets and liabilities: When loans are sold, on a servicing retained basis, servicing rights are initially recorded at fair value. All classes of servicing assets are subsequently measured using the amortization method, which requires servicing rights to be amortized. The fair value of servicing assets and liabilities are not measured on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments when and if the assets or liabilities are deemed to be impaired.

12.13. Subordinated debentures

On August 19, 2015, the Company completed a private placement of $25.5 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed rate subordinated notes (the “Notes”) to certain institutional investors. The Notes are non-callable for five years, have a stated maturity of August 15, 2025, and bear interest at a quarterly pay fixed rate of 5.75% per annum to the maturity date or the early redemption date.date, August 2020 and annually thereafter.

The Notes have been structured to qualify for the Company as Tier 2 capital under regulatory guidelines. We used theThe net proceeds were used for general corporate purposes, which included maintaining liquidity at the holding company, providing equity capital to the Bank to fund balance sheet growth and the Company's working capital needs. The Notes were assigned an investment grade rating of BBB by Kroll Bond Rating Agency, which was reaffirmed in the third quarter of 2018.

13. Leases

Effective January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). As of June 30, 2019, the Company leases real estate for ten branch offices under various operating lease agreements. The branch leases have maturities which range from 2019 to 2029, some of which include options to extend the lease term. The weighted average remaining life of the lease term for these leases was 6.8 years as of June 30, 2019. In addition, the Company’s headquarter building (included in premises and equipment) is on land that is leased from the local municipality. As of June 30, 2019 the land lease has a remaining life of 81.1 years.

The Company utilized a weighted average discount raterecognized $0.4 million in interest expense related to its subordinated debt for each of 6.0% in determining the lease liability as of June 30, 2019.

The total operating lease costs were $0.5 million and $1.0 million for the three month periods ended March 31, 2020 and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively. The right-of-use asset, included in premises and equipment, net was $9.9 million as of June 30, 2019 and the corresponding lease liability, included in accrued expenses and other liabilities was $9.9 million as of June 30, 2019.

Future minimum lease payments as of June 30, 2019 are as follows:    
 June 30, 2019
 (In thousands)
2019$995
20201,842
20211,739
20221,118
20231,134
Thereafter15,898
Total$22,726



A reconciliation of the undiscounted cash flows in the maturity table above and the lease liability recognized in the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2019, is shown below:
 June 30, 2019
 (In thousands)
Undiscounted cash flows

$22,726
Discount effect of cash flows

(12,791)
Lease liability$9,935

14. Subsequent Events

On July 30, 2019,April 29, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a $0.13$0.14 per share cash dividend, payable on August 26, 2019May 28, 2020 to shareholders of record on August 16, 2019.May 18, 2020.

The CARES Act provides for Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans to be made by banks to small businesses impacted by COVID-19, to cover payroll and other operating expenses. Subsequent to March 31, 2020, the Company has approved in excess of 350 PPP loans, totaling approximately $60 million. Loans extended under the PPP are fully guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The Company did not approve any PPP loans prior to March 31, 2020.

Section 4013 of the CARES Act also allows financial institutions to grant short term payment relief to borrowers impacted by COVID-19 and permits a financial institution to elect to suspend troubled debt restructuring accounting for relief granted under the Act. Subsequent to March 31, 2020 and through May 7, 2020, the Company received approximately 60 additional requests for payment relief on loan balances totaling approximately $115 million, predominately for commercial real estate loans. The Company continues to thoroughly evaluate incoming deferral requests and if appropriate, will generally grant initial payment deferrals of three months in duration. These deferrals are not considered troubled debt restructurings based on section 4013 of the CARES Act and interagency guidance issued in March of 2020.


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

This section presents management’s perspective on our financial condition and results of operations. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and related notes contained elsewhere in this report on Form 10-Q. To the extent that this discussion describes prior performance, the descriptions relate only to the periods listed, which may not be indicative of future financial outcomes. In addition to historical information, this discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause results to differ materially from management’s expectations. Factors that could cause such differences are discussed in the Company’s Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 20182019 in the sections titled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors.” Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect the Company, its customers, counterparties, employees, and third party service providers, and the ultimate extent of the impacts on its business, financial position, results of operations, liquidity, and prospects is uncertain. We assume no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements.

General

Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in New Canaan, Connecticut. Through our wholly owned subsidiary, Bankwell Bank, or the Bank, we serve small and medium-sized businesses and retail customers in the New York metropolitan area and throughout Connecticut with the majority of our loans in Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Connecticut. We have a history of building long-term customer relationships and attracting new customers through what we believe is our strong customer service and our ability to deliver a diverse product offering.

The following discussion and analysis presents our results of operations and financial condition on a consolidated basis. However, because we conduct all of our material business operations through the Bank, the discussion and analysis relates to activities primarily conducted at the Bank.

We generate most of our revenue from interest on loans and investments and fee-based revenues. Our primary source of funding for our loans is deposits. Our largest expenses are interest on these deposits and salaries and related employee benefits. We measure our performance primarily through our net interest margin, efficiency ratio, ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans, return on average assets and return on average equity, among other metrics, while maintaining appropriate regulatory leverage and risk-based capital ratios.

Executive Overview

We are focused on being the “Hometown” bank and the banking provider of choice in our highly attractive market area, and to serve as a locally based alternative to our larger competitors. We aim to do this through:

Responsive, customer-centric products and services and a community focus;

Strategic acquisitions;Organic growth and strategic acquisitions when market opportunities present themselves;

Utilization of efficient and scalable infrastructure; and

Disciplined focus on risk management.

On August 19, 2015, the Company completed a private placement of $25.5 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed rate subordinated notes (the “Notes”) to certain institutional investors. The Notes are non-callable for five years, have a stated maturity of August 15, 2025, and bear interest at a quarterly pay fixed rate of 5.75% per annum to the maturity date or the early redemption date.

On June 9, 2018, we opened three De Novo branches located in Darien, Westport, and Stamford, Connecticut, increasing our total number of branches to twelve.

On January 30, 2019,Impact of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in, and is likely to continue to result in, significant economic disruption affecting our business and the Company’s Boardclients we serve. A significant degree of Directors declareduncertainty still exists concerning the duration and magnitude of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even after the pandemic subsides, the U.S. economy may continue to experience a $0.13 per share cash dividend, payablerecession.

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the impact of COVID-19 had an adverse impact on February 25, 2019our earnings, resulting in an increase to shareholders of record on February 15, 2019. On April 24, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a $0.13 per share cash dividend, payable on May 24, 2019provision for loan losses when compared to shareholders of record on May 14,the same period in 2019.



Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The discussion and analysis of our results of operations and financial condition are based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make significant estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from our current estimates, as a result of changing conditions and future events.

We believe that accounting estimates related to the measurement of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of derivative instruments, investment securities and deferred income taxes, and the evaluation of investment securities for other than temporary impairment are particularly critical and susceptible to significant near-term change.

Earnings and Performance Overview

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, we had net interest income of $13.3 million, a decrease of $1.0 million, or 6.9%, over the three months ended March 31, 2019. The decrease in net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2020, when compared to the same period in 2019, was primarily due to the absence of approximately $1.0 million of elevated prepayment fees in the first quarter of 2019.

Noninterest income decreased $0.2 million to $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. The decrease in noninterest income for the three months ended March 31, 2020, when compared to the same period in 2019, was primarily a result of the absence of gains and fees from sales of loans and a decrease of $0.2 million in income recognized from interest rate swap fees for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.

Net income available to common shareholders was $5.6$1.4 million, or $0.71$0.17 per diluted share, and $4.7$5.1 million, or $0.60$0.65 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The decrease in net income and 2018, respectively. earnings per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2020, when compared to the same period in 2019, was largely driven by a $3.0 million, or $0.30 per share, increase in the provision for loan losses, due to management’s assessment of increased credit risk relating to economic disruption and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Returns on average stockholders' equity and average assets for the three months ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 were 12.48%3.03% and 1.20%0.29%, respectively, compared to 11.21%11.60% and 1.02%1.10%, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2018.

Net income available to common shareholders was $10.7 million, or $1.35 per diluted share, and $9.3 million, or $1.19 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.March 31, 2019. Returns on average stockholders' equity and average assets for the six months ended June 30, 2019 were 12.05% and 1.15%, respectively, compared to 11.28% and 1.03%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

For the three months ended June 30, 2019, we had net interest income of $13.6 million, a decrease of $0.3 million, or 2.3%, over the three months ended June 30, 2018. Our net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent basis)negatively impacted for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 was 3.07% and 3.14%, respectively. Non interest income increased $0.2 million to $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 comparedMarch 31, 2020 due to the same periodincrease in 2018.

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, we had net interest income of $27.9 million, an increase of $0.3 million, or 0.9%, over the six months ended June 30, 2018. Our net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent basis)provision for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 was 3.13% and 3.15%, respectively. Non interest income increased by $0.2 million to $2.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018.

loan losses.

Results of Operations

Net Interest Income

Net interest income is the difference between interest earned on loans and securities and interest paid on deposits and other borrowings, and is the primary source of our operating income. Net interest income is affected by the level of interest rates, changes in interest rates and changes in the amount and composition of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities. Included in interest income are certain loan fees, such as deferred origination fees and late charges. We convert tax-exempt income to a fully taxable equivalent ("FTE") basis using the statutory federal income tax rate adjusted for applicable state income taxes net of the related federal tax benefit. The average balances are principally daily averages. Interest income on loans includes the effect of deferred loan fees and costs accounted for as yield adjustments. Premium amortization and discount accretion are included in the respective interest income and interest expense amounts.

FTE net interest income for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019 and 2018 was $13.7$13.3 million and $14.0$14.3 million, respectively. FTE basis interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2019 increasedMarch 31, 2020 decreased by $1.6$1.4 million, or 8.4%6.5%, to $21.1$20.1 million, compared to FTE basis interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2018.March 31, 2019. The decrease in net interest income was primarily a result of increases in rates on interest bearing deposits. Net interest income and interest income were favorably impacted bythe absence of approximately $1.0 million of elevated prepayment fees recognized asin the first quarter of 2019, partially offset by a result of elevated loan pre-payments. Specifically,decrease in interest expense on deposits. The impact resulted in the Company recognized $1.0 million in pre-payment feesnet interest margin decreasing by 21 basis points to 2.98% for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $0.3 million for the same period in 2018. As a result, our net interest margin decreased by 7 basis points to 3.07% for the three months ended June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2018.

FTE net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 was $28.0 million and $27.8 million, respectively. FTE basis interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2019 increased by $4.5 million, or 11.8%, to $42.7 million, compared to FTE basis interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2018. Net interest income and interest income were favorably impacted by fees recognized as a result of elevated loan pre-payments. Specifically, the Company recognized $2.1 million in pre-payment


fees for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $0.3 million for the same period in 2018. The increase in net interest income was partially offset by increases in rates on interest bearing deposits. As a result, our net interest margin decreased by 2 basis points to 3.13% for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2018.March 31, 2019.

Average interest earning assets were $1.8 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2019, upMarch 31, 2020, down by $4.0$7.3 million, or 0.2%0.4%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2018.March 31, 2019. The average yield on interest earning assets increaseddecreased from 4.34%4.79% for the three months ended June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 to 4.69%4.45% for the three months ended June 30, 2019. Average interest earning assets were $1.8 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2019, up by $27.9 million, or 1.6%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2018.March 31, 2020. The average yield on interest earning assets increased from 4.31% for the six months ended June 30, 2018 to 4.74% for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The increasedecrease in yield on interest earning assets was mainly due to the aforementionedabove-mentioned absence of elevated loan pre-payment fees and a slight improvement in overall loan yields.prepayment fees.



Interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2019 increasedMarch 31, 2020 decreased by $1.9$0.4 million, or 35.3%5.5%, compared to interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2018. Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2019 increased by $4.2 million, or 40.8%, compared to interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2018.March 31, 2019. This increasedecrease is due to higher average balances in time deposit accountslower interest rates on money market and savings accounts and increased rates on certificates of deposits, savings, and money market accounts driven by our competitive marketplace.for the three months ended March 31, 2020 when compared to the same period in 2019.


Distribution of Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity; Interest Rates and Interest Differential

The following tables presenttable presents the average balances and yields earned on interest earning assets and average balances and weighted average rates paid on our funding liabilities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and 2018.2019.
Three Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2019 20182020 2019
                      
(Dollars in thousands)Average Balance Interest 
Yield / Rate (5)
 Average Balance Interest 
Yield / Rate (5)
Average Balance Interest 
Yield / Rate (5)
 Average Balance Interest 
Yield / Rate (5)
Assets:                      
Cash and Fed funds sold$92,493
 $514
 2.23% $81,879
 $325
 1.59%$73,497
 $286
 1.56% $73,128
 $383
 2.12%
Securities (1)
119,999
 945
 3.15
 119,893
 921
 3.07
98,566
 775
 3.15
 117,575
 932
 3.17
Loans:                      
Commercial real estate1,052,936
 13,201
 4.96
 996,269
 11,400
 4.53
1,108,709
 13,024
 4.65
 1,065,636
 12,426
 4.66
Residential real estate170,180
 1,630
 3.83
 193,336
 1,786
 3.69
143,826
 1,357
 3.77
 176,490
 1,703
 3.86
Construction (2)
85,933
 1,147
 5.28
 92,945
 1,180
 5.02
100,437
 1,215
 4.78
 81,136
 1,124
 5.54
Commercial business252,814
 3,558
 5.57
 283,865
 3,740
 5.21
258,848
 3,386
 5.18
 276,744
 4,838
 6.99
Consumer270
 4
 6.54
 536
 8
 5.97
156
 3
 8.37
 323
 5
 6.42
Total loans1,562,133
 19,540
 4.95
 1,566,951
 18,114
 4.57
1,611,976
 18,985
 4.66
 1,600,329
 20,096
 5.02
Federal Home Loan Bank stock7,474
 116
 6.23
 9,330
 125
 5.37
7,325
 103
 5.65
 7,587
 137
 7.30
Total earning assets1,782,099
 21,115
 4.69% 1,778,053
 19,485
 4.34%1,791,364
 20,149
 4.45% 1,798,619
 21,548
 4.79%
Other assets85,117
     68,334
    111,585
     78,903
    
Total assets$1,867,216
     $1,846,387
    $1,902,949
     $1,877,522
    
                      
Liabilities and shareholders' equity:                      
Interest bearing liabilities:                      
NOW$64,316
 $28
 0.17% $63,870
 $21
 0.13%$67,925
 $28
 0.17% $58,812
 $47
 0.33%
Money market444,848
 1,847
 1.67
 496,548
 1,518
 1.23
438,588
 1,492
 1.37
 473,084
 1,981
 1.70
Savings174,626
 743
 1.71
 100,893
 267
 1.06
185,478
 672
 1.46
 180,367
 769
 1.73
Time644,723
 3,701
 2.30
 619,262
 2,503
 1.62
640,580
 3,517
 2.21
 627,510
 3,303
 2.13
Total interest bearing deposits1,328,513
 6,319
 1.91
 1,280,573
 4,309
 1.35
1,332,571
 5,709
 1.72
 1,339,773
 6,100
 1.85
Borrowed money175,172
 1,132
 2.56
 224,120
 1,197
 2.11
172,464
 1,101
 2.53
 175,515
 1,103
 2.51
Total interest bearing liabilities1,503,685
 7,451
 1.99% 1,504,693
 5,506
 1.47%1,505,035
 6,810
 1.82% 1,515,288
 7,203
 1.93%
Noninterest bearing deposits159,021
     160,275
    179,066
     163,558
    
Other liabilities25,293
     12,735
    37,721
     21,144
    
Total Liabilities1,687,999
     1,677,703
    1,721,822
     1,699,990
    
Shareholders' equity179,217
     168,684
    181,127
     177,532
    
                      
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$1,867,216
     $1,846,387
    $1,902,949
     $1,877,522
    
Net interest income (3)
  $13,664
     $13,979
    $13,339
     $14,345
  
Interest rate spread    2.70%     2.87%

   2.63%     2.86%
Net interest margin (4)
    3.07%     3.14%    2.98%     3.19%
(1)Average balances and yields for securities are based on amortized cost.
(2)Includes commercial and residential real estate construction.
(3)The adjustment for securities and loans taxable equivalency amounted to $69$53 thousand and $71$72 thousand respectively, for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018.respectively.
(4)Annualized net interest income as a percentage of earning assets.
(5)Yields are calculated using the contractual day count convention for each respective product type.


 Six Months Ended June 30,
 2019 2018
            
(Dollars in thousands)Average Balance Interest 
Yield / Rate (5)
 Average Balance Interest 
Yield / Rate (5)
Assets:           
Cash and Fed funds sold$82,854
 $897
 2.18% $75,634
 $579
 1.54%
Securities (1)
118,792
 1,877
 3.16
 118,502
 1,809
 3.05
Loans:           
Commercial real estate1,059,247
 25,586
 4.80
 986,204
 22,269
 4.49
Residential real estate173,353
 3,333
 3.85
 195,628
 3,585
 3.67
Construction (2)
83,549
 2,271
 5.41
 94,161
 2,326
 4.91
Commercial business264,648
 8,436
 6.34
 282,324
 7,336
 5.17
Consumer296
 10
 6.48
 586
 16
 5.43
Total loans1,581,093
 39,636
 4.99
 1,558,903
 35,532
 4.53
Federal Home Loan Bank stock7,531
 253
 6.72
 9,318
 243
 5.21
Total earning assets1,790,270
 42,663
 4.74% 1,762,357
 38,163
 4.31%
Other assets82,023
     67,571
    
Total assets$1,872,293
     $1,829,928
    
            
Liabilities and shareholders' equity:           
Interest bearing liabilities:           
NOW$61,579
 $75
 0.25% $61,117
 $39
 0.13%
Money market458,884
 3,829
 1.68
 481,723
 2,680
 1.12
Savings177,482
 1,512
 1.72
 97,429
 463
 0.96
Time636,156
 7,003
 2.22
 622,508
 4,783
 1.55
Total interest bearing deposits1,334,101
 12,419
 1.88
 1,262,777
 7,965
 1.27
Borrowed money175,343
 2,235
 2.54
 224,114
 2,443
 2.17
Total interest bearing liabilities1,509,444
 14,654
 1.96% 1,486,891
 10,408
 1.41%
Noninterest bearing deposits161,239
     163,256
    
Other liabilities23,223
     13,241
    
Total Liabilities1,693,906
     1,663,388
    
Shareholders' equity178,387
     166,540
    
            
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$1,872,293
     $1,829,928
    
Net interest income (3)
  $28,009
     $27,755
  
Interest rate spread    2.78%     2.90%
Net interest margin (4)
    3.13%     3.15%
(1)Average balances and yields for securities are based on amortized cost.
(2)Includes commercial and residential real estate construction.
(3)The adjustment for securities and loans taxable equivalency amounted to $141 thousand and $142 thousand, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.
(4)Annualized net interest income as a percentage of earning assets.
(5)Yields are calculated using the contractual day count convention for each respective product type.



Effect of changes in interest rates and volume of average earning assets and average interest bearing liabilities

The following table shows the extent to which changes in interest rates and changes in the volume of average earning assets and average interest bearing liabilities have affected net interest income. For each category of earning assets and interest bearing liabilities, information is provided relating to: changes in volume (changes in average balances multiplied by the prior year’s average interest rates); changes in rates (changes in average interest rates multiplied by the prior year’s average balances); and the total change. Changes attributable to both volume and rate have been allocated proportionately based on the relationship of the absolute dollar amount of change in each.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 vs 2018
Increase (Decrease)
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 vs 2018
Increase (Decrease)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 vs 2019
Increase (Decrease)
(In thousands)Volume Rate Total Volume Rate TotalVolume Rate Total
Interest and dividend income:                
Cash and Fed funds sold$46
 $143
 $189
 $60
 $258
 $318
$2
 $(99) $(97)
Securities1
 23
 24
 5
 63
 68
(150) (7) (157)
Loans:          

     
Commercial real estate672
 1,129
 1,801
 1,708
 1,609
 3,317
501
 97
 598
Residential real estate(220) 64
 (156) (422) 170
 (252)(309) (37) (346)
Construction(91) 58
 (33) (276) 221
 (55)244
 (153) 91
Commercial business(426) 244
 (182) (482) 1,582
 1,100
(297) (1,155) (1,452)
Consumer(4) 
 (4) (9) 3
 (6)(3) 1
 (2)
Total loans(69) 1,495
 1,426
 519
 3,585
 4,104
136
 (1,247) (1,111)
Federal Home Loan Bank stock(27) 18
 (9) (52) 62
 10
(5) (29) (34)
Total change in interest and dividend income(49) 1,679
 1,630
 532
 3,968
 4,500
(17) (1,382) (1,399)
Interest expense:                
Deposits:                
NOW
 7
 7
 
 36
 36
6
 (25) (19)
Money market(170) 499
 329
 (132) 1,281
 1,149
(137) (352) (489)
Savings259
 217
 476
 534
 515
 1,049
21
 (118) (97)
Time106
 1,092
 1,198
 107
 2,113
 2,220
69
 145
 214
Total deposits195
 1,815
 2,010
 509
 3,945
 4,454
(41) (350) (391)
Borrowed money(289) 224
 (65) (581) 373
 (208)(19) 17
 (2)
Total change in interest expense(94) 2,039
 1,945
 (72) 4,318
 4,246
(60) (333) (393)
Change in net interest income$45
 $(360) $(315) $604
 $(350) $254
$43
 $(1,049) $(1,006)

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses is based on management’s periodic assessment of the adequacy of our allowance for loan losses which, in turn, is based on interrelated factors such as the composition of our loan portfolio and its inherent risk characteristics, the level of nonperforming loans and net charge-offs, both current and historic, local economic and credit conditions, the direction of real estate values, and regulatory guidelines. The provision for loan losses is charged against earnings in order to maintain our allowance for loan losses and reflects management’s best estimate of probable losses inherent in our loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date.

The creditprovision for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 was $0.8 million compared to a provision for loan losses of$0.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The credit for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was $0.6$3.2 million compared to a provision for loan losses of $0.3$0.2 million for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2018.March 31, 2019. The $3.0 million increase in the provision for loan losses was due to management’s assessment of increased credit risk relating to economic disruption and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. For further information, see sections titled Asset Quality and Allowance for Loan Losses.



Noninterest Income

Noninterest income is a component of our revenue and is comprised primarily of fees generated from loan and deposit relationships with our customers, fees generated from sales and referrals of loans, income earned on bank-owned life insurance and gains on sales of investment securities.

The following tables compare noninterest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and 2018:2019:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Change
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 $ %
Gains and fees from sales of loans$617
 $315
 $302
 95.9 %
Service charges and fees263
 265
 (2) (0.8)
Bank owned life insurance254
 265
 (11) (4.2)
Net gain on sale of available for sale securities76
 
 76
 100.0
Other126
 262
 (136) (51.9)
Total noninterest income$1,336
 $1,107
 $229
 20.7 %

Six Months Ended
June 30,
 Change
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 Change
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 $ %2020 2019 $ %
Bank owned life insurance$243
 $249
 $(6) (2.4)%
Service charges and fees217
 249
 (32) (12.9)
Gains and fees from sales of loans$706
 $685
 $21
 3.1 %
 89
 (89) (100.0)
Service charges and fees512
 521
 (9) (1.7)
Bank owned life insurance503
 528
 (25) (4.7)
Net gain on sale of available for sale securities76
 222
 (146) (65.8)
Other847
 484
 363
 75.0
612
 721
 (109) (15.1)
Total noninterest income$2,644
 $2,440
 $204
 8.4 %$1,072
 $1,308
 $(236) (18.0)%

Noninterest income increaseddecreased by $0.2 million, or 18%, to $1.3$1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 compared to June 30, 2018.the three months ended March 31, 2019. The increasedecrease in noninterest income was primarily a result of a $0.3 million increase inthe absence of gains and fees from the sales of loans and a $0.1 million gain recognized on the saledecrease of available for sale securities. The increase in noninterest income was partially offset by a decrease in other income totaling $0.1 million.

Noninterest income increased by $0.2 million to $2.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to June 30, 2018. The increase in noninterest income was primarily a result of a $0.4 million increase in other income primarily resultingrecognized from an interest rate swap fee recognizedfees for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the same period in the first quarter of 2019. The increase in noninterest income was partially offset by a decrease of $0.1 million in gains recognized on the sale of available for sale securities.



Noninterest Expense

The following tables compare noninterest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and 2018:2019:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Change
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 $ %
Salaries and employee benefits$4,555
 $4,539
 $16
 0.4 %
Occupancy and equipment1,833
 1,731
 102
 5.9
Data processing551
 509
 42
 8.3
Professional services519
 424
 95
 22.4
Marketing348
 479
 (131) (27.3)
Director fees215
 274
 (59) (21.5)
FDIC insurance76
 203
 (127) (62.6)
Amortization of intangibles19
 24
 (5) (20.8)
Other639
 581
 58
 10.0
Total noninterest expense$8,755
 $8,764
 $(9) (0.1)%

Six Months Ended
June 30,
 Change
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 Change
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 $ %2020 2019 $ %
Salaries and employee benefits$9,391
 $9,567
 $(176) (1.8)%$5,380
 $4,836
 $544
 11.2 %
Occupancy and equipment3,720
 3,348
 372
 11.1
1,909
 1,887
 22
 1.2
Professional services1,109
 1,199
 (90) (7.5)711
 590
 121
 20.5
Data processing1,063
 1,034
 29
 2.8
536
 512
 24
 4.7
Director fees295
 189
 106
 56.1
Marketing541
 776
 (235) (30.3)162
 193
 (31) (16.1)
Director fees404
 489
 (85) (17.4)
FDIC insurance199
 417
 (218) (52.3)70
 123
 (53) (43.1)
Amortization of intangibles38
 48
 (10) (20.8)18
 19
 (1) (5.3)
Other1,265
 1,089
 176
 16.2
578
 626
 (48) (7.7)
Total noninterest expense$17,730
 $17,967
 $(237) (1.3)%$9,659
 $8,975
 $684
 7.6 %

Noninterest expense remained flat, totaling $8.8increased by $0.7 million, or 8%, to $9.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018. Noninterest expense decreased $0.2 million, or 1.3%, for the six months ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 compared to the sixthree months ended June 30, 2018.March 31, 2019. The decreaseincrease in noninterest expense was primarily driven by a $0.2an increase in salaries and employee benefits and professional services. Salaries and employee benefits totaled $5.4 million decreasefor the three months ended March 31, 2020, an increase of $0.5 million when compared to the same period in marketing expense2019. The increase in salaries and a $0.2 million decrease in FDIC insurance expense. The decrease in noninterest expenseemployee benefits was partially offsetprimarily driven by an increase in occupancy and equipment expense relatedfull time equivalent employees. Full time equivalent employees totaled 154 at March 31, 2020 compared to 140 at March 31, 2019. Professional services totaled $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, an increase of $0.1 million when compared to the prior year's branch expansionsame period in 2019. The increase in professional services was due to one-time consulting and overall investment in technology.recruiting costs of $0.2 million associated with the transition from our Chief Lending Officer's retirement to the on-boarding of our Chief Banking Officer.


Income Taxes

Income tax expense for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019 and 2018 totaled $1.4$0.2 million and $1.2$1.3 million, respectively. The effective tax rates for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019 and 2018 were 20.5% and 20.6%, respectively. Income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 totaled $2.8 million and $2.4 million, respectively. The effective tax rates for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 were 20.6%10.0% and 20.8%, respectively. The decline in the effective tax rate was primarily attributable to a discrete benefit recognized in the first quarter of 2020, and to a lesser extent, other permanent differences. The impact of these items on the effective tax rate varies with changes in pre-tax income.



Financial Condition

Summary

At June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, total assets were $1.9$2.1 billion, a $14.0$171.4 million, or 0.7%9.1%, decrease overincrease compared to December 31, 2018. Total gross loans2019. The increase in assets is primarily driven by an increase in cash and deposits were $1.6cash equivalents in order to maintain a higher level of liquidity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Deposits totaled $1.7 billion andat March 31, 2020, compared to $1.5 billion respectively at June 30,December 31, 2019. The increase in deposits was a result of an increase in brokered deposits to expand on-balance sheet liquidity. Total shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 20182019 was $176.9$170.2 million and $174.2$182.4 million, respectively. The decrease in shareholders' equity was primarily driven by an $11.8 million unfavorable impact to accumulated other comprehensive income, driven by fair value marks related to hedge positions involving interest rate swaps, as well as dividends paid of $1.1 million and common stock repurchases of $1.0 million. The decrease was partially offset by net income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 of $1.4 million. The marks on the interest rate swaps are driven by lower long term market interest rates in 2020 when compared to 2019. The Company's interest rate swaps are primarily used to hedge interest rate risk. The Company's current interest rate swap positions will cause a decrease to other comprehensive income in a falling interest rate environment and an increase in a rising interest rate environment. Tangible book value was $22.47$21.69 per share outstanding at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 compared to $22.06$23.15 per share outstanding at December 31, 2018.2019.

Loan Portfolio

We originate commercial real estate loans, including construction loans, commercial business loans and other consumer loans. Lending activities are conducted principally in the New York metropolitan area and throughout Connecticut, with the majority in Fairfield and New Haven Counties of Connecticut. Our loan portfolio is the largest category of our earning assets.

Total loans before deferred loan fees and the allowance for loan losses were $1.6$1.62 billion at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and $1.60 billion at December 31, 2018.2019. Total gross loans decreased slightlyincreased $16.5 million as of June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 compared to the year ended December 31, 2018 as loan originations were offset by elevated loan pre-payments during the six months ended June 30, 2019.

The following table compares the composition of our loan portfolio for the dates indicated:
(In thousands)At June 30, 2019 At December 31, 2018 ChangeAt March 31, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Change
Real estate loans:          
Residential$164,066
 $178,079
 $(14,013)$139,353
 $147,109
 $(7,756)
Commercial1,080,846
 1,094,066
 (13,220)1,131,206
 1,128,614
 2,592
Construction89,236
 73,191
 16,045
107,594
 98,583
 9,011
1,334,148
 1,345,336
 (11,188)1,378,153
 1,374,306
 3,847
Commercial business233,364
 258,978
 (25,614)242,705
 230,028
 12,677
Consumer297
 412
 (115)113
 150
 (37)
Total loans$1,567,809
 $1,604,726
 $(36,917)$1,620,971
 $1,604,484
 $16,487



Asset Quality

We actively manage asset quality through our underwriting practices and collection operations. Our Board of Directors monitors credit risk management through two committees, the Directors Loan Committee ("DLC") and the Audit Committee. The DLC has primary oversight responsibility for the credit granting function including approval authority for credit granting policies, review of management’s credit granting activities and approval of large exposure credit requests. The Audit Committee oversees management’s systems and procedures to monitor the credit quality of our loan portfolio and the loan review program. These committees report the results of their respective oversight functions to our Board of Directors. In addition, our Board of Directors receives information concerning asset quality measurements and trends on a monthly basis. While we continue to adhere to prudent underwriting standards, our loan portfolio is not immune to potential negative consequences as a result of general economic weakness, such as a prolonged downturn in the housing market on a national scale. Decreases in real estate values could adversely affect the value of property used as collateral for loans. In addition, adverse changes in the economy could have a negative effect on the ability of borrowers to make scheduled loan payments, which would likely have an adverse impact on earnings.

The Company has established credit policies applicable to each type of lending activity in which it engages. The Company evaluates the creditworthiness of each customer and extends credit of up to 80% of the market value of the collateral, depending on the borrower's creditworthiness and the type of collateral. The borrower’s ability to service the debt is monitored on an ongoing basis. Real estate is the primary form of collateral. Other important forms of collateral are business assets, time deposits and marketable securities. While collateral provides assurance as a secondary source of repayment, the Company ordinarily requires the primary source of repayment for commercial loans, to be based on the borrower’s ability to generate continuing cash flows. In the fourth quarter of 2017 management made the strategic decision to cease the origination ofno longer originate residential mortgage loans. As of the beginning of the third quarter of 2019, the Company no longer offered home equity loans or lines of credit. The Company’s policy for residential lending allowedgenerally required that generally, the amount of the loan may not exceed 80% of the original appraised value of the property. In certain situations, the amount may have exceeded 80% LTV either with private mortgage insurance being required for that portion of the residential loan in excess of 80% of the appraised value of the property or where secondary financing


is provided by a housing authority program second mortgage, a community’s low/moderate income housing program, or a religious or civic organization.

Credit risk management involves a partnership between our relationship managers and our credit approval, portfolio management, credit administration and collections personnel. Disciplined underwriting, portfolio monitoring and early problem recognition are important aspects of maintaining our high credit quality standards and low levels of nonperforming assets since our inception in 2002.

Nonperforming assets totaled $12.9 million and represented 0.69% of total assets at June 30, 2019, compared to $14.1 million and 0.75% of total assets at December 31, 2018. Nonaccrual loans totaled $11.7 million at June 30, 2019, a decrease of $2.4 million compared to December 31, 2018. The allowance for loan losses was $13.9 million, representing 0.89% of total loans at June 30, 2019 and $15.5 million, representing 0.96% of total loans at December 31, 2018. Other real estate owned totaled $1.2 million at June 30. 2019. There was no other real estate owned at December 31, 2018.
Nonperforming assets. Nonperforming assets include nonaccrual loans and property acquired through foreclosures or repossession. The following table presents nonperforming assets and additional asset quality data for the dates indicated:
(In thousands)At June 30, 2019 At December 31, 2018At March 31, 2020 At December 31, 2019
Nonaccrual loans:      
Real estate loans:      
Residential$1,716
 $3,812
$1,532
 $1,560
Commercial4,535
 5,950
5,339
 5,222
Commercial business5,437
 4,320
3,783
 3,806
Total nonaccrual loans11,688
 14,082
10,654
 10,588
Property acquired through foreclosure or repossession, net1,217
 

 
Total nonperforming assets$12,905
 $14,082
$10,654
 $10,588


  

  
Nonperforming assets to total assets0.69% 0.75%0.52% 0.56%
Nonaccrual loans to total gross loans0.75% 0.88%0.66% 0.66%
Total past due loans to total gross loans0.89% 0.78%0.90% 0.77%

Nonperforming assets totaled $10.7 million and represented 0.52% of total assets at March 31, 2020, compared to $10.6 million and 0.56% of total assets at December 31, 2019. Nonaccrual loans totaled $10.7 million at March 31, 2020, of which $4.6 million is guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA), an increase of $0.1 million compared to December 31, 2019. The allowance for loan losses was $16.7 million, representing 1.03% of total gross loans at March 31, 2020 and $13.5 million, representing 0.84% of total gross loans at December 31, 2019. The $3.2 million increase in the allowance for loan losses at


March 31, 2020 when compared to December 31, 2019 was primarily due to incremental loan loss reserves recognized as a result of management’s assessment of increased credit risk relating to economic disruption and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. There was no other real estate owned at March 31, 2020 or December 31, 2019.
Allowance for Loan Losses

We evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses at least quarterly, and in determining our allowance for loan losses, we estimate losses on specific loans, or groups of loans, where the probable loss can be identified and reasonably determined. The balance of our allowance for loan losses is based on internally assigned risk classifications of loans, the Bank’s and peer banks’ historical loss experience, changes in the nature of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, industry concentrations, delinquency trends, current economic factors and the estimated impact of current economic conditions on certain historical loan loss rates.

Our general practice is to identify problem credits early and recognize full or partial charge-offs as promptly as practicable when it is determined that it is probable that the loan will not be repaid according to its original contractual terms, including principal and interest. Full or partial charge-offs on collateral dependent impaired loans are recognized when the collateral is deemed to be insufficient to support the carrying value of the loan. We do not recognize a recovery when an updated appraisal indicates a subsequent increase in value of the collateral.

Our charge-off policies, which comply with standards established by our banking regulators, are consistently applied from period to period. Charge-offs are recorded on a monthly basis, as incurred. Partially charged-off loans continue to be evaluated on a monthly basis and additional charge-offs or loan loss provisions may be recorded on the remaining loan balance based on the same criteria.



The following table presents the activity in our allowance for loan losses and related ratios for the dates indicated:
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2019 20182020 2019
Balance at beginning of period$15,430
 $18,801
 $15,462
 $18,904
$13,509
 $15,462
Charge-offs:          
Residential real estate(565) (56) (797) (56)
 (233)
Commercial real estate
 
 
 (18)
Commercial business(130) 
 (136) (96)(8) (3)
Consumer(13) (57) (13) (60)(2) (2)
Total charge-offs(708) (113) (946) (230)(10) (238)
Recoveries:          
Commercial business6
 4
 16
 4
1
 10
Consumer3
 4
 4
 5
1
 1
Total recoveries9
 8
 20
 9
2
 11
Net charge-offs(699) (105) (926) (221)(8) (227)
(Credit) provision charged to earnings(841) 310
 (646) 323
Provision charged to earnings3,185
 195
Balance at end of period$13,890
 $19,006
 $13,890
 $19,006
$16,686
 $15,430
Net charge-offs to average loans0.04% 0.01% 0.06% 0.01%% 0.01%
Allowance for loan losses to total loans0.89% 1.19% 0.89% 1.19%
Allowance for loan losses to total gross loans1.03% 0.97%

At June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, our allowance for loan losses was $13.9$16.7 million and represented 0.89%1.03% of total gross loans, compared to $15.5$13.5 million, or 0.96%0.84% of total gross loans, at December 31, 2018.2019. The net decrease$3.2 million increase in the allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2020 when compared to December 31, 2019 was primarily a result of a decreasedue to incremental loan loss reserves recognized in the general reserve driven by improving historical loss trends. The Company continues to work on the resolutionfirst quarter of its previously disclosed large nonperforming lending relationship and progress to date has been in line with the Company's estimates.2020.



The following table presents the allocation of the allowance for loan losses and the percentage of these loans to total loans for the dates indicated:
At June 30, 2019 At December 31, 2018At March 31, 2020 At December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)Amount Percent of Loan Portfolio Amount Percent of Loan PortfolioAmount Percent of Loan Portfolio Amount Percent of Loan Portfolio
Residential real estate$923
 10.47% $857
 11.10%$785
 8.60% $730
 9.17%
Commercial real estate9,910
 68.94
 11,562
 68.18
13,134
 69.78
 10,551
 70.34
Construction259
 5.69
 140
 4.56
466
 6.64
 324
 6.14
Commercial business2,797
 14.88
 2,902
 16.14
2,301
 14.97
 1,903
 14.34
Consumer1
 0.02
 1
 0.02

 0.01
 1
 0.01
Total allowance for loan losses$13,890
 100.00% $15,462
 100.00%$16,686
 100.00% $13,509
 100.00%

The allocation of the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 reflects our assessment of credit risk and probable loss within each portfolio. We believe that the level of the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 is appropriate to cover probable losses.

Section 4013 of the CARES Act allows financial institutions to grant short term payment relief to borrowers impacted by COVID-19 and permits a financial institution to elect to suspend troubled debt restructuring accounting for relief granted under the Act. As of March 31, 2020, the Company received 190 requests for payment relief on loan balances totaling $235.5 million. The Company has thoroughly evaluated these deferral requests and if deemed appropriate, granted initial payment deferrals of no more than three months in duration, except for SBA loans which are mandated to receive an automatic six month deferral. These deferrals are not considered troubled debt restructurings based on Section 4013 of the CARES Act and interagency guidance issued in March of 2020. The following table details these deferral requests by loan category and type as of March 31, 2020:
 At March 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)Amount Number
Residential real estate$4,390
 10
Commercial real estate205,822
 116
Construction9,466
 2
Commercial business15,795
 62
Consumer
 
Total$235,473
 190

Reserve for Unfunded Commitments

The reserve for unfunded commitments provides for probable losses inherent with funding the unused portion of legal commitments to lend. The unfunded reserve calculation is primarily based on our allowance for loan loss methodology for funded loans, adjusted for utilization expectations. The reserve for unfunded credit commitments is included within other liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the reserve are reported as a component of other noninterest expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income.



Investment Securities

At June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, the carrying value of our investment securities portfolio totaled $116.4$100.9 million and represented 6.3%4.9% of total assets, compared to $116.6$100.9 million or 6.2%5.4% of total assets, at December 31, 2018. The decrease of $0.2 million primarily reflects sales of state agency and municipal obligations and corporate bonds. We purchase investment grade securities with a focus on liquidity, earnings and duration exposure.2019.

The net unrealized gain position on our available for sale investment portfolio at June 30,March 31, 2020 was $5.9 million and included no gross unrealized losses. The net unrealized gain position on our investment portfolio at December 31, 2019 was $0.8$3.2 million and included gross unrealized losses of $24$2.0 thousand. The net unrealized loss position on our available for sale investment portfolio at December 31, 2018 was $1.7 million and included gross unrealized gains of $43 thousand. The gross unrealized losses were concentrated in U.S. Government and agency obligations. The U.S. Government and agency obligations owned are either direct obligations of the U.S. Government or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, therefore the contractual cash flows are guaranteed and as a result the unrealized losses in this portfolio are not considered other than temporarily impaired.



Deposit Activities and Other Sources of Funds
At June 30, 2019 At December 31, 2018At March 31, 2020 At December 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)Amount Percent Weighted Average Rate Amount Percent Weighted Average RateAmount Percent Weighted Average Rate Amount Percent Weighted Average Rate
Noninterest bearing demand$161,704
 10.94% % $173,198
 11.53% %$168,448
 10.02% % $191,518
 12.84% %
NOW67,793
 4.59
 0.25
 61,869
 4.12
 0.26
69,562
 4.14% 0.17
 70,020
 4.69% 0.21
Money market434,385
 29.39
 1.68
 471,968
 31.42
 1.33
455,634
 27.10% 1.37
 419,495
 28.12% 1.62
Savings174,319
 11.80
 1.72
 180,487
 12.01
 1.33
164,673
 9.80% 1.46
 183,729
 12.31% 1.67
Time639,530
 43.28
 2.22
 614,722
 40.92
 1.73
822,815
 48.94% 2.21
 627,141
 42.04% 2.27
Total deposits$1,477,731
 100.00% 1.88% $1,502,244
 100.00% 1.47%$1,681,132
 100.00% 1.72% $1,491,903
 100.00% 1.87%

Total deposits were $1.5$1.7 billion at June 30, 2019, a decreaseMarch 31, 2020, an increase of $24.5$189.2 million, from the balance at December 31, 2018, primarily reflecting decreases2019. The increase in noninterest bearing demand accounts and money market accounts.total deposits was a result of an increase in brokered deposits to expand on-balance sheet liquidity. Brokered certificates of deposits totaled $120.1$337.6 million and $91.8$179.8 million at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively. Brokered money market accounts totaled $63.0 million and $39.9 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Brokered deposits represent brokered certificates of deposit, brokered money market accounts and one way Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (CDARS) and reciprocal deposits for customers that desire FDIC protection.Insured Cash Sweep (ICS). Brokered deposits are utilized as an additional source of funding.

At June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, time deposits, including CDARS and brokered deposits, with a denomination of $100 thousand or more totaled $520.4$696.1 million and $493.8$502.8 million, respectively, maturing during the periods indicated in the table below:
(Dollars in thousands)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Maturing:      
Within 3 months$176,594
 $107,516
$240,428
 $114,636
After 3 but within 6 months78,488
 136,494
136,635
 139,852
After 6 months but within 1 year123,310
 102,722
188,810
 104,355
After 1 year142,046
 147,062
130,216
 143,907
Total$520,438
 $493,794
$696,089
 $502,750

We utilize advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, or FHLB, as part of our overall funding strategy and to meet short-term liquidity needs and to a lesser degree manage interest rate risk arising from the difference in asset and liability maturities. Total FHLB advances were $125.0 million and $150.0 million and $160.0 million at June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively.

The Bank has additional borrowing capacity at the FHLB up to a certain percentage of the value of qualified collateral. In accordance with agreements with the FHLB, the qualified collateral must be free and clear of liens, pledges and encumbrances. At June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, the Bank had pledged $963.6$940.1 million of eligible loans as collateral to support borrowing capacity at the FHLB of Boston. As of June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, the Bank had immediate availability to borrow an additional $443.8$467.4 million based on qualified collateral.



Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity Management

Liquidity is defined as the ability to generate sufficient cash flows to meet all present and future funding requirements at reasonable costs. Our primary source of liquidity is deposits. While our generally preferred funding strategy is to attract and retain low cost deposits, our ability to do so is affected by competitive interest rates and terms in the marketplace. Other sources of funding include discretionary use of purchased liabilities (e.g., FHLB term advances and other borrowings), cash flows from our investment securities portfolios, loan sales, loan repayments and earnings. Investment securities designated as available for sale may also be sold in response to short-term or long-term liquidity needs.

The Bank’s liquidity positions are monitored daily by management. The Asset Liability Committee or ALCO establishes guidelines to ensure maintenance of prudent levels of liquidity. ALCO reports to the Company’s Board of Directors.



The Bank has a detailed liquidity funding policy and a contingency funding plan that provide for the prompt and comprehensive response to unexpected demands for liquidity. We employ a stress testing methodology to estimate needs for contingent funding that could result from unexpected outflows of funds in excess of “business as usual” cash flows. The Bank has established unsecured borrowing capacity with the Atlantic Community Bankers Bank ("ACBB") (formerly Bankers’ Bank Northeast), Zion’s Bank and Texas Capital Bank and also maintains additional collateralized borrowing capacity with the FHLB in excess of levels used in the ordinary course of business. Our sources of liquidity include cash, unpledged investment securities, borrowings from the FHLB, lines of credit from ACBB, Zion’s Bank and Texas Capital Bank, the brokered deposit market and national CD listing services.

The Company anticipates that it will have sufficient funds available to meet its current loan and other commitments. As of June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $78.9$210.0 million and available-for-sale securities of $93.0$82.3 million. At June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, outstanding commitments to originate loans totaled $14.6$76.9 million and undisbursed funds from approved lines of credit, home equity lines of credit and secured commercial lines of credit totaled $183.8$147.7 million.

Capital Resources

Shareholders’ equity totaled $176.9$170.2 million as of June 30, 2019, an increaseMarch 31, 2020, a decrease of $2.7$12.2 million compared to December 31, 2018,2019, primarily a result of net income for the six months ended June 30, 2019 of $10.7an $11.8 million offset by dividends paid of $2.0 million, common stock repurchased of $1.0 million and a $5.9 millionunfavorable impact to accumulated other comprehensive income driven by fair value marks related to hedge positions involving interest rate swaps.swaps, as well as dividends paid of $1.1 million and common stock repurchases of $1.0 million. The decrease was partially offset by net income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 of $1.4 million. The marks on the interest rate swaps are driven by lower long term market interest rates in 2020 when compared to 2019. The Company's interest rate swaps are primarily used to hedge interest rate risk. The Company's current interest rate swap positions will cause a decrease to other comprehensive income in a falling interest rate environment and an increase in a rising interest rate environment. As of June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, the tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per share were 9.38%8.16% and $22.47,$21.69, respectively.

The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s financial statements. At June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which it was subject and exceeded the regulatory minimum capital levels to be considered well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. At June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, the Bank’s ratio of Common Equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets was 12.40%12.14%, total capital to risk-weighted assets was 13.26%13.13%, Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets was 12.40%12.14% and Tier 1 capital to average assets was 10.75%10.84%.

In July 2013, the Federal Reserve published Basel III rules establishing a new comprehensive capital framework of U.S. banking organizations. Under the rules, effective January 1, 2015 for the Company and Bank, the minimum capital ratios became a) 4.5% Common Equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets, b) 6.0% Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets and c) 8.0% total capital to risk-weighted assets. In addition, the new regulations imposed certain limitations on dividends, share buy-backs, discretionary payments on Tier 1 instruments and discretionary bonuses to executive officers if the banking organization does not hold a “capital conservation buffer” consisting of 2.5% of common equity to risk weighted assets, in addition to the amounts necessary to meet the minimum risk-based capital requirements described above. As of January 1, 2019, the “capital conservation buffer” increased from 1.875% to 2.5%.

On January 30, 2019, the Company's Board of Directors declared a $0.13 per share cash dividend, payable on February 25, 2019 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2019. On April 24, 2019, the Company's Board of Directors declared a $0.13 per share dividend, payable on May 24, 2019 to shareholders of record on May 14, 2019.



Asset/Liability Management and Interest Rate Risk

We measure interest rate risk using simulation analysis to calculate earnings and equity at risk. These risk measures are quantified using simulation software from one of the leading firms in the field of asset/liability modeling. Key assumptions relate to the behavior of interest rates and spreads, prepayment speeds and the run-off of deposits. From such simulations, interest rate risk, or IRR, is quantified and appropriate strategies are formulated and implemented. We model IRR by using two primary risk measurement techniques: simulation of net interest income and simulation of economic value of equity. These two measurements are complementary and provide both short-term and long-term risk profiles for the Company. Because both baseline simulations assume that our balance sheet will remain static over the simulation horizon, the results do not reflect adjustments in strategy that ALCO could implement in response to rate shifts. The simulation analyses are updated quarterly.

We use a net interest income at risk simulation to measure the sensitivity of net interest income to changes in market rates. This simulation captures underlying product behaviors, such as asset and liability repricing dates, balloon dates, interest rate indices and spreads, rate caps and floors, as well as other behavioral attributes. The simulation of net interest income also requires a number of key assumptions such as: (i) prepayment projections for loans and securities that are projected under each interest rate scenario using internal and external mortgage analytics; (ii) new business loan rates that are based on recent new business origination experience; and (iii) deposit pricing assumptions for non-maturity deposits reflecting the Bank’s limited history, management judgment and core deposit studies. Combined, these assumptions can be inherently uncertain, and as a result, actual results may differ from simulation forecasts due to the timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes, future business conditions, as well as unanticipated changes in management strategies.

We use two sets of standard scenarios to measure net interest income at risk. For the Parallel Ramp Scenarios, rate changes are ramped over a twelve-month horizon based upon a parallel yield curve shift and then maintained at those levels over the remainder of the simulation horizon. Parallel Shock Scenarios assume instantaneous parallel movements in the yield curve compared to a flat yield curve scenario. Simulation analysis involves projecting a future balance sheet structure and interest income and expense under the various rate scenarios. Internal policy regarding internal rate risk simulations currently specifies that for instantaneous parallel shifts of the yield curve, estimated net interest income at risk for the subsequent one-year period should not decline by more than: 6% for a 100 basis point shift; 12% for a 200 basis point shift; and 18% for a 300 basis point shift. Per Company policy, the Bank should not be outside these limits for twelve consecutive months unless the Bank's forecasted capital ratios are considered to be "well capitalized". As of June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, the Bank has met all minimum regulatory capital requirements to be considered "well capitalized", reference footnote 7 to the consolidated financial statements for more detail.



The following tables set forth the estimated percentage change in our net interest income at risk over one-year simulation periods beginning June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2018:2019:
Parallel RampEstimated Percent Change in Net Interest IncomeEstimated Percent Change in Net Interest Income
Rate Changes (basis points)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
-1003.50% 3.50%1.40% 3.00%
+200(7.60) (8.20)(3.10) (6.80)

Parallel ShockEstimated Percent Change in Net Interest IncomeEstimated Percent Change in Net Interest Income
Rate Changes (basis points)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
-1006.50% 5.20%1.40% 5.00%
+100(6.60) (7.30)(2.60) (6.20)
+200(13.80) (15.20)(5.50) (12.90)
+300(20.90) (22.70)(8.30) (19.50)

The net interest income at risk simulation results indicate that, as of June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, we remain liability sensitive. The liability sensitivity is due to the fact that there are more liabilities than assets subject to repricing as market rates change.

We conduct an economic value of equity at risk simulation in tandem with net interest income simulations, to ascertain a longer term view of our interest rate risk position by capturing longer-term repricing risk and options risk embedded in the balance sheet.


It measures the sensitivity of economic value of equity to changes in interest rates. The economic value of equity at risk simulation values only the current balance sheet and does not incorporate the growth assumptions used in one of the income simulations. As with the net interest income simulation, this simulation captures product characteristics such as loan resets, repricing terms, maturity dates, rate caps and floors. Key assumptions include loan prepayment speeds, deposit pricing elasticity and non-maturity deposit attrition rates. These assumptions can have significant impacts on valuation results as the assumptions remain in effect for the entire life of each asset and liability. All key assumptions are subject to a periodic review.

Base case economic value of equity at risk is calculated by estimating the net present value of all future cash flows from existing assets and liabilities using current interest rates. The base case scenario assumes that future interest rates remain unchanged.

The following table sets forth the estimated percentage change in our economic value of equity at risk, assuming various shifts in interest rates:
Estimated Percent Change in Economic Value of EquityEstimated Percent Change in Economic Value of Equity
Rate Changes (basis points)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
-1000.30% 2.50%(28.00)% (2.00)%
+100(6.40) (7.80)(4.70) (6.50)
+200(16.50) (18.60)(14.60) (17.20)
+300(24.90) (27.40)(22.80) (25.50)

While ALCO reviews and updates simulation assumptions and also periodically back-tests the simulation results to ensure that the assumptions are reasonable and current, income simulation may not always prove to be an accurate indicator of interest rate risk or future net interest margin. Over time, the repricing, maturity and prepayment characteristics of financial instruments and the composition of our balance sheet may change to a different degree than estimated. Due to the rising level of market interest rates, the banking industry has experienced upward pricing pressure on core deposits. ALCO recognizes that deposit balances could shift into higher yielding alternatives in the future, particularly if interestas market rates continue to rise.change. ALCO has modeled increased costs of deposits in the rising rate simulation scenarios presented above.

It should be noted that the static balance sheet assumption does not necessarily reflect our expectation for future balance sheet growth, which is a function of the business environment and customer behavior. Another significant simulation assumption is the


sensitivity of core deposits to fluctuations in interest rates. Income simulation results assume that changes in both core savings deposit rates and balances are related to changes in short-term interest rates. Lastly, mortgage-backed securities and mortgage loans involve a level of risk that unforeseen changes in prepayment speeds may cause related cash flows to vary significantly in differing rate environments. Such changes could affect the level of reinvestment risk associated with cash flow from these instruments, as well as their market value. Changes in prepayment speeds could also increase or decrease the amortization of premium or accretion of discounts related to such instruments, thereby affecting interest income.



Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Interest Rate Risk Management

Interest rate risk management is our primary market risk. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Asset/Liability Management and Interest Rate Risk” herein for a discussion of our management of our interest rate risk.

Impact of Inflation

Our financial statements and related data contained in this quarterly report have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, which require the measure of financial position and operating results in terms of historic dollars, without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation.

Inflation generally increases the costs of funds and operating overhead, and to the extent loans and other assets bear variable rates, the yields on such assets. Unlike the assets and liabilities of most industrial companies, virtually all of the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates generally have a more significant effect on the performance of a financial institution than the effects of general levels of inflation. In addition, inflation affects a financial institution’s cost of goods and services purchased, the cost of salaries and benefits, occupancy expense and similar items. Inflation and related increases in interest rates generally decrease the market value of investments and loans held and may adversely affect liquidity, earnings and shareholders’ equity.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures:

The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of the end of the period reported on in this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to the Company (including its consolidated subsidiary) required to be included in the Company’s periodic SEC filings.

(b) Change in internal controls:

There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The Company and the Bank are periodically involved in various legal proceedings as normal incident to their businesses. In the opinion of management, no material loss is expected from any such pending lawsuit.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes in risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, filed with the SEC.SEC, other than as described below.

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is adversely affecting us and our customers and these adverse impacts on our business, including financial position, results of operations, and prospects, could be significant.
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared novel coronavirus disease 2019 ("COVID-19") as a global pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global and U.S. economies. Many businesses in the U.S., including those in the markets we serve, were required to close, causing a significant increase in unemployment and loss of revenue for businesses that were required to close. These developments have impacted the macroeconomic environment, leading to lower interest rates, depressed equity market valuations, heightened financial market volatility, and significant disruption in banking and other financial


activity in the areas in which the Company operates and in a broad range of industries in which the customers of the Company operate.
In response to the economic impact, the U.S. Government and related regulatory authorities have acted to provide fiscal and monetary stimuli. In March 2020, the U.S. Government enacted a $2 trillion stimulus bill referred to as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act"). The CARES Act included, among other things, direct payments to individuals and families, a loan program for small businesses, expansion of unemployment benefits and monetary support to state and local governments. There can be no assurance that these actions taken will stimulate the economy or prevent recessionary conditions.
In response to governmental social distancing orders, many of our employees are working remotely. We may be unsuccessful in operating our business from remote locations, which may result from a variety of factors, including but not limited to, a failure of our information technology infrastructure, increased rates of employee illness or further governmental restrictions placed on our business or employees.
We are unable to estimate the full impact of COVID-19 on our business and operations at this time. The pandemic could cause us to experience an increase in the number of loan delinquencies, defaults and charge-offs, additional provisions for credit losses, adverse asset values of the collateral securing loans and an overall material adverse effect on the quality of the loan portfolio of the Company, impairment of our goodwill, reduced demand for our products and services, or other negative impacts on our financial position, results of operations, and prospects. Even after the pandemic subsides, the U.S. economy may continue to experience a recession, and our business may be materially and adversely affected by a prolonged recession.
The length of the pandemic and the efficacy of the extraordinary measures being put in place to address it are unknown. To the extent COVID-19 continues to adversely impact the economy, it may have the effect of also increasing the likelihood and/or magnitude of other risk factors described in the section captioned “Risk Factors” in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table includes information with respect to repurchases of the Company’s Common Stock during the three‑month period ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 under the Company’s share repurchase program.

  
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Period (a) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased (b) Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit) (c) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs 
(d) Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs(1)
April 1, 2019 - April 30, 2019 
 $
 
 400,000
May 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019 12,807
 28.99
 12,807
 387,193
June 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019 21,361
 28.81
 21,361
 365,832
Total 34,168
 $28.87
 34,168
 365,832
  
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Period (a) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased (b) Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit) (c) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs 
(d) Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs(1)
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2020 
 $
 
 365,832
February 1, 2020 - February 29, 2020 
 
 
 365,832
March 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020 58,499
 17.69
 58,499
 307,333
Total 58,499
 $17.69
 58,499
 307,333
    
(1) On December 19, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to 400,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock. The Company may repurchase shares in open market transactions or by other means, such as privately negotiated transactions. The timing, price and volume of repurchases will be based on market conditions, relevant securities laws and other factors. The share repurchase plan does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of Common Stock, and it may be modified or suspended at any time at the Company's discretion.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

None.

Item 5. Other Information

None.



Item 6. Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed herewith:
31.1
  
31.2
  
32
  
101The following materials from Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.



Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.
Date: July 31, 2019May 11, 2020/s/ Christopher R. Gruseke
 Christopher R. Gruseke
 President and Chief Executive Officer
  
Date: July 31, 2019May 11, 2020/s/ Penko Ivanov
 Penko Ivanov
 Executive Vice President and Chief
 Financial Officer
 (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


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