UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark one)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023
Or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number 001-40619
BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP
(Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware86-2831373
           (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)                                   (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
19 Park Avenue,Rutherford,New Jersey07070
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(201) 939-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par valueBLFYThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    ☒  Yes    ☐  No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    ☒  Yes    ☐  No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:
 
Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer 
Non-accelerated filer ☒Smaller reporting company 
Emerging Growth Company 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   ☐  Yes    ☒  No

As of August 7,November 8, 2023 there were 28,522,500 shares issued and 25,367,63524,924,802 shares outstanding of the Registrant’s Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share.




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UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES. USE OF PROCEEDS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES




Part I Financial Information
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP
Consolidated Balance Sheets

June 30, 2023December 31, 2022September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
(Unaudited)(Audited)(Unaudited)(Audited)
(In thousands)(In thousands)
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$45,759 $41,182 Cash and cash equivalents$52,407 $41,182 
Securities available-for-sale, at fair valueSecurities available-for-sale, at fair value300,923 314,248 Securities available-for-sale, at fair value283,649 314,248 
Securities held-to-maturity, net (fair value of $27,986 at June 30, 2023 and $29,115 at December 31, 2022, and allowance for credit losses of $170 at June 30, 2023 and $0 at December 31, 2022)33,445 33,705 
Securities held-to-maturity, net (fair value of $27,914 at September 30, 2023 and $29,115 at December 31, 2022, and allowance for credit losses of $168 at September 30, 2023 and $0 at December 31, 2022)Securities held-to-maturity, net (fair value of $27,914 at September 30, 2023 and $29,115 at December 31, 2022, and allowance for credit losses of $168 at September 30, 2023 and $0 at December 31, 2022)33,298 33,705 
Other investmentsOther investments20,420 16,069 Other investments20,515 16,069 
Loans held for saleLoans held for sale2,497 — Loans held for sale2,435 — 
Loans receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $14,413 at June 30, 2023 and $13,400 at December 31, 20221,567,332 1,531,727 
Loans receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $13,872 at September 30, 2023 and $13,400 at December 31, 2022Loans receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $13,872 at September 30, 2023 and $13,400 at December 31, 20221,557,118 1,531,727 
Real estate owned, netReal estate owned, net593 — 
Interest and dividends receivableInterest and dividends receivable7,285 6,893 Interest and dividends receivable7,787 6,893 
Premises and equipment, netPremises and equipment, net31,519 29,825 Premises and equipment, net32,031 29,825 
Right-of-use assetsRight-of-use assets26,594 25,906 Right-of-use assets25,885 25,906 
Bank owned life insuranceBank owned life insurance21,802 21,576 Bank owned life insurance21,919 21,576 
Other assetsOther assets22,938 22,207 Other assets22,939 22,207 
Total assetsTotal assets$2,080,514 $2,043,338 Total assets$2,060,576 $2,043,338 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
DepositsDeposits$1,267,261 $1,288,862 Deposits$1,253,104 $1,288,862 
Advances from the Federal Home Loan BankAdvances from the Federal Home Loan Bank399,500 310,500 Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank402,500 310,500 
Advances by borrowers for taxes and insuranceAdvances by borrowers for taxes and insurance9,862 9,302 Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance9,615 9,302 
Lease liabilitiesLease liabilities28,130 27,324 Lease liabilities27,466 27,324 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities9,227 13,632 Other liabilities8,742 13,632 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities1,713,980 1,649,620 Total liabilities1,701,427 1,649,620 
Shareholders’ equityShareholders’ equityShareholders’ equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 authorized: none issuedPreferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 authorized: none issued— — Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 authorized: none issued— — 
Common stock $0.01 par value; 70,000,000 shares authorized; 28,522,500 shares issued at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022; 25,493,422 and 27,523,219 shares outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively285 285 
Common stock $0.01 par value; 70,000,000 shares authorized; 28,522,500 shares issued at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022; 25,174,412 and 27,523,219 shares outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectivelyCommon stock $0.01 par value; 70,000,000 shares authorized; 28,522,500 shares issued at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022; 25,174,412 and 27,523,219 shares outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively285 285 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital272,267 279,454 Additional paid-in capital273,194 279,454 
Retained earningsRetained earnings168,703 171,763 Retained earnings167,271 171,763 
Treasury stock, at cost: 3,029,078 and 999,281 shares at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively(31,060)(12,072)
Treasury stock, at cost: 3,348,088 and 999,281 shares at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectivelyTreasury stock, at cost: 3,348,088 and 999,281 shares at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively(34,141)(12,072)
Unallocated common shares held by Employee Stock Ownership PlanUnallocated common shares held by Employee Stock Ownership Plan(20,536)(20,993)Unallocated common shares held by Employee Stock Ownership Plan(20,308)(20,993)
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(23,125)(24,719)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(27,152)(24,719)
Total shareholders’ equityTotal shareholders’ equity366,534 393,718 Total shareholders’ equity359,149 393,718 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equityTotal liabilities and shareholders’ equity$2,080,514 $2,043,338 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$2,060,576 $2,043,338 
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20232022202320222023202220232022
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Interest and dividend income:Interest and dividend income:Interest and dividend income:
LoansLoans$16,481 $12,444 $32,050 $24,100 Loans$16,728 $13,692 $48,778 $37,792 
Taxable investment incomeTaxable investment income3,172 2,320 6,324 4,137 Taxable investment income3,339 2,571 9,663 6,708 
Non-taxable investment incomeNon-taxable investment income112 114 223 235 Non-taxable investment income106 109 329 344 
Total interest incomeTotal interest income19,765 14,878 38,597 28,472 Total interest income20,173 16,372 58,770 44,844 
Interest expense:Interest expense:Interest expense:
DepositsDeposits5,173 950 9,327 1,832 Deposits7,034 1,424 16,361 3,256 
Borrowed fundsBorrowed funds3,686 766 6,423 1,539 Borrowed funds3,263 1,133 9,686 2,672 
Total interest expenseTotal interest expense8,859 1,716 15,750 3,371 Total interest expense10,297 2,557 26,047 5,928 
Net interest incomeNet interest income10,906 13,162 22,847 25,101 Net interest income9,876 13,815 32,723 38,916 
Provision for (release of) credit losses143 594 120 (358)
Net interest income after provision for (release of) credit losses10,763 12,568 22,727 25,459 
Release of provision for credit losses (1)Release of provision for credit losses (1)(717)(419)(597)(777)
Net interest income after release of credit lossesNet interest income after release of credit losses10,593 14,234 33,320 39,693 
Non-interest income:Non-interest income:Non-interest income:
Fees and service chargesFees and service charges280 365 542 1,165 Fees and service charges291 650 833 1,815 
Gain on securities, netGain on securities, net— 14 — 14 Gain on securities, net— — — 14 
Gain on sale of loansGain on sale of loans24 — 159 — Gain on sale of loans— — 159 — 
Other incomeOther income76 115 163 242 Other income78 149 241 391 
Total non-interest incomeTotal non-interest income380 494 864 1,421 Total non-interest income369 799 1,233 2,220 
Non-interest expense:Non-interest expense:Non-interest expense:
Compensation and benefitsCompensation and benefits7,065 7,134 14,912 14,194 Compensation and benefits6,640 7,433 21,552 21,627 
Occupancy and equipmentOccupancy and equipment2,124 1,914 4,106 3,795 Occupancy and equipment2,104 1,921 6,210 5,716 
Data processingData processing1,535 1,393 3,136 2,871 Data processing1,473 1,559 4,609 4,430 
AdvertisingAdvertising77 349 149 868 Advertising85 125 234 993 
Professional servicesProfessional services764 976 1,744 2,267 Professional services646 1,012 2,390 3,279 
Release of provision for commitments and letters of credit— (108)— (278)
Provision for (release of) losses on commitments and letters of credit (1)Provision for (release of) losses on commitments and letters of credit (1)— 170 — (108)
Federal deposit insurance premiumsFederal deposit insurance premiums231 99 336 177 Federal deposit insurance premiums263 98 599 275 
Other expenseOther expense1,172 1,262 2,242 2,341 Other expense1,183 1,351 3,425 3,692 
Total non-interest expensesTotal non-interest expenses12,968 13,019 26,625 26,235 Total non-interest expenses12,394 13,669 39,019 39,904 
(Loss) income before income tax expense(Loss) income before income tax expense(1,825)43 (3,034)645 (Loss) income before income tax expense(1,432)1,364 (4,466)2,009 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense— — 52 Income tax expense— 123 — 175 
Net (loss) incomeNet (loss) income$(1,825)$40 $(3,034)$593 Net (loss) income$(1,432)$1,241 $(4,466)$1,834 
Basic (loss) earnings per shareBasic (loss) earnings per share$(0.08)$— $(0.13)$0.02 Basic (loss) earnings per share$(0.06)$0.05 $(0.18)$0.07 
Diluted (loss) earnings per shareDiluted (loss) earnings per share$(0.08)$— $(0.13)$0.02 Diluted (loss) earnings per share$(0.06)$0.05 $(0.18)$0.07 
Weighted average shares outstanding - basicWeighted average shares outstanding - basic24,249,714 26,366,32424,131,017 26,354,979Weighted average shares outstanding - basic23,278,490 26,128,85124,289,599 26,278,775
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (1)(2)Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (1)(2)24,249,714 26,366,32424,131,017 26,354,979Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (1)(2)23,278,490 26,246,03924,289,599 26,318,267
(1) The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 as of January 1, 2023. Prior year periods have not been restated.
(2) The assumed vesting of outstanding restricted stock units had an antidilutive effect on diluted earnings per share due to the Company’s net loss for the 2023 periods. There were no equity awards to cause dilution in the 2022 periods.

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)Loss
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20232022202320222023202220232022
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Net (loss) incomeNet (loss) income$(1,825)$40 $(3,034)$593 Net (loss) income$(1,432)$1,241 $(4,466)$1,834 
Other comprehensive income (loss) gain, net of tax (1):
Unrealized (loss) gain on securities available-for-sale:
Unrealized (loss) gain arising during the period(3,800)(10,805)239 (26,544)
Other comprehensive income loss, net of tax (1):Other comprehensive income loss, net of tax (1):
Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale:Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale:
Unrealized loss arising during the periodUnrealized loss arising during the period(5,926)(12,968)(5,687)(39,512)
Reclassification adjustment for gain included in net incomeReclassification adjustment for gain included in net income— (14)— (14)Reclassification adjustment for gain included in net income— — — (14)
(3,800)(10,819)239 (26,558)(5,926)(12,968)(5,687)(39,526)
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedge:Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedge:Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedge:
Unrealized gain arising during the periodUnrealized gain arising during the period5,149 2,214 3,709 7,451 Unrealized gain arising during the period3,435 4,294 7,144 11,745 
Reclassification adjustment for (gain) loss included in net incomeReclassification adjustment for (gain) loss included in net income(1,346)146 (2,350)468 Reclassification adjustment for (gain) loss included in net income(1,535)(198)(3,885)270 
3,803 2,360 1,359 7,919 1,900 4,096 3,259 12,015 
Post-Retirement plans:Post-Retirement plans:Post-Retirement plans:
Net benefit arising from plan amendment (2)Net benefit arising from plan amendment (2)— 164 — 164 Net benefit arising from plan amendment (2)— — — 164 
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of:Reclassification adjustment for amortization of:Reclassification adjustment for amortization of:
Net actuarial (gain) lossNet actuarial (gain) loss(2)52 (4)100 Net actuarial (gain) loss(1)65 (5)165 
(2)216 (4)264 (1)65 (5)329 
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (1)(8,243)1,594 (18,375)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax (1)Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax (1)(4,027)(8,807)(2,433)(27,182)
Comprehensive lossComprehensive loss$(1,824)$(8,203)$(1,440)$(17,782)Comprehensive loss$(5,459)$(7,566)$(6,899)$(25,348)
(1) Reflects deferred tax valuation allowance.
(2) Benefit arising from plan amendment approved in June 2022.


See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2023
(Unaudited)
Common StockAdditional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Stock
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Unallocated Common Stock Held by ESOPTotal
Shareholders’
Equity
Common StockAdditional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Stock
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Unallocated Common Stock Held by ESOPTotal
Shareholders’
Equity
SharesPar ValueSharesPar Value
(In thousands, except share data)(In thousands, except share data)
Balance at March 31, 202228,522,500$285 $282,100 $170,010 $— $(10,504)$(21,677)$420,214 
Balance at June 30, 2022Balance at June 30, 202228,522,500$285 $282,154 $170,050 $— $(18,747)$(21,449)$412,293 
Net incomeNet income— — 40 — — — 40 Net income— — 1,241 — — — 1,241 
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss— — — — (8,243)— (8,243)Other comprehensive loss— — — — (8,807)— (8,807)
ESOP shares committed to be released (22,818 shares)— 54 — — — 228 282 
Balance at June 30, 202228,522,500$285 $282,154 $170,050 $— $(18,747)$(21,449)$412,293 
Balance at March 31, 202327,385,482285 $271,507 $170,528 $(12,737)$(23,126)$(20,764)$385,693 
Net loss— — (1,825)— — — (1,825)
Other comprehensive income— — — — — 
Purchase of Treasury stockPurchase of Treasury stock(1,892,060)— — — (18,323)— — (18,323)Purchase of Treasury stock(666,689)— — — (7,781)— — (7,781)
Treasury stock allocated to restricted stock planTreasury stock allocated to restricted stock plan— — — — — — — Treasury stock allocated to restricted stock plan299,481— (3,456)(90)3,546 — — — 
Compensation cost for stock options and restricted stockCompensation cost for stock options and restricted stock— 768 — — — — 768 Compensation cost for stock options and restricted stock— 125 — — — — 125 
ESOP shares committed to be released (22,818 shares)ESOP shares committed to be released (22,818 shares)— (8)— — — 228 220 ESOP shares committed to be released (22,818 shares)— 38 — — — 229 267 
Balance at September 30, 2022Balance at September 30, 202228,155,292$285 $278,861 $171,201 $(4,235)$(27,554)$(21,220)$397,338 
Balance at June 30, 2023Balance at June 30, 202325,493,422$285 $272,267 $168,703 $(31,060)$(23,125)$(20,536)$366,534 Balance at June 30, 202325,493,422285 $272,267 $168,703 $(31,060)$(23,125)$(20,536)$366,534 
Net lossNet loss— — (1,432)— — — (1,432)
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss— — — — (4,027)— (4,027)
Purchase of Treasury stockPurchase of Treasury stock(298,210)— — — (2,835)— — (2,835)
Treasury stock allocated to restricted stock planTreasury stock allocated to restricted stock plan(20,800)— 246 — (246)— — — 
Compensation cost for stock options and restricted stockCompensation cost for stock options and restricted stock— 693 — — — — 693 
ESOP shares committed to be released (22,818 shares)ESOP shares committed to be released (22,818 shares)— (12)— — — 228 216 
Balance at September 30, 2023Balance at September 30, 202325,174,412$285 $273,194 $167,271 $(34,141)$(27,152)$(20,308)$359,149 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and 2023
(Unaudited)
Common StockAdditional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Stock
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Unallocated Common Stock Held by ESOPTotal
Shareholders’
Equity
SharesPar Value
(In thousands, except share data)
Balance at December 31, 202128,522,500$285 $282,006 $169,457 $— $(372)$(21,905)$429,471 
Net income— — 593 — — — 593 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (18,375)— (18,375)
ESOP shares committed to be released (22,818 shares)— 148 — — — 456 604 
Balance at June 30, 202228,522,500$285 $282,154 $170,050 $— $(18,747)$(21,449)$412,293 
Balance at December 31, 202227,523,219$285 $279,454 $171,763 $(12,072)$(24,719)$(20,993)$393,718 
Cumulative effect of adopting ASU No. 2016-13— — (18)— — — (18)
Cumulative effect of adopting ASU No. 2022-02— — (8)— — — (8)
Net loss— — (3,034)— — — (3,034)
Other comprehensive income— — — — 1,594 — 1,594 
Purchase of Treasury stock(2,762,577)— — — (27,645)— — (27,645)
Treasury stock allocated to restricted stock plan732,780— (8,657)— 8,657 — — — 
Compensation cost for stock options and restricted stock— 1,444 — — — 1,444 
ESOP shares committed to be released (45,636 shares)— 26 — — — 457 483 
Balance at June 30, 202325,493,422$285 $272,267 $168,703 $(31,060)$(23,125)$(20,536)$366,534 


Common StockAdditional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Stock
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Unallocated Common Stock Held by ESOPTotal
Shareholders’
Equity
SharesPar Value
(In thousands, except share data)
Balance at December 31, 202128,522,500$285 $282,006 $169,457 $— $(372)$(21,905)$429,471 
Net income— — 1,834 — — — 1,834 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (27,182)— (27,182)
Purchase of Treasury stock(666,689)— — — (7,781)— — (7,781)
Treasury stock allocated to restricted stock plan299,481— (3,456)(90)3,546 — — — 
Compensation cost for stock options and restricted stock— 125 — — — — 125 
ESOP shares committed to be released (68,454 shares)— 186 — — — 685 871 
Balance at September 30, 202228,155,292$285 $278,861 $171,201 $(4,235)$(27,554)$(21,220)$397,338 
Balance at December 31, 202227,523,219$285 $279,454 $171,763 $(12,072)$(24,719)$(20,993)$393,718 
Cumulative effect of adopting ASU No. 2016-13— — (18)— — — (18)
Cumulative effect of adopting ASU No. 2022-02— — (8)— — — (8)
Net loss— — (4,466)— — — (4,466)
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (2,433)— (2,433)
Purchase of Treasury stock(3,060,787)— — — (30,480)— — (30,480)
Treasury stock allocated to restricted stock plan711,980— (8,411)— 8,411 — — — 
Compensation cost for stock options and restricted stock— 2,137 — — — 2,137 
ESOP shares committed to be released (68,454 shares)— 14 — — — 685 699 
Balance at September 30, 202325,174,412$285 $273,194 $167,271 $(34,141)$(27,152)$(20,308)$359,149 



See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)



Six Months Ended June 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activitiesCash flows from operating activitiesCash flows from operating activities
Net (loss) incomeNet (loss) income$(3,034)$593 Net (loss) income$(4,466)$1,834 
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipmentDepreciation and amortization of premises and equipment1,354 1,280 Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment2,072 1,973 
Change in right-of-use assetChange in right-of-use asset1,400 1,294 Change in right-of-use asset2,109 1,943 
(Accretion) amortization of:(Accretion) amortization of:(Accretion) amortization of:
Deferred loan fees, costs, and discounts, netDeferred loan fees, costs, and discounts, net(312)(265)Deferred loan fees, costs, and discounts, net(479)(451)
Premiums and discounts on securitiesPremiums and discounts on securities484 566 Premiums and discounts on securities810 819 
Change in deferred taxesChange in deferred taxes— 52 Change in deferred taxes— 175 
Provision for (release of) credit losses120 (358)
Release of provision for credit lossesRelease of provision for credit losses(597)(777)
Gain on sales and calls of securitiesGain on sales and calls of securities— (14)Gain on sales and calls of securities— (14)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for saleProceeds from sales of loans held for sale2,346 — Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale2,408 — 
Gains on sale of loans, netGains on sale of loans, net(159)— Gains on sale of loans, net(159)— 
Origination of loans held for saleOrigination of loans held for sale(4,684)— Origination of loans held for sale(4,684)— 
Loss on disposal of premises and equipmentLoss on disposal of premises and equipment13 — Loss on disposal of premises and equipment13 — 
Increase in bank owned life insurance cash surrender valueIncrease in bank owned life insurance cash surrender value(226)(230)Increase in bank owned life insurance cash surrender value(343)(350)
ESOP and stock-based compensation expenseESOP and stock-based compensation expense1,927 604 ESOP and stock-based compensation expense2,836 996 
Increase in interest and dividends receivableIncrease in interest and dividends receivable(392)(573)Increase in interest and dividends receivable(894)(1,059)
Increase (decrease) in other assets186 (4,056)
Decrease in other liabilities(3,430)(102)
Decrease (increase) in other assetsDecrease (increase) in other assets2,049 (2,261)
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities(Decrease) increase in other liabilities(3,642)483 
Change in lease liabilityChange in lease liability(1,282)(1,235)Change in lease liability(1,946)(1,844)
Net cash used in operating activities(5,689)(2,444)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activitiesNet cash (used in) provided by operating activities(4,913)1,467 
Cash flows from investing activitiesCash flows from investing activitiesCash flows from investing activities
Net originations of loans receivableNet originations of loans receivable(29,519)(68,711)Net originations of loans receivable(19,217)(120,056)
Purchases of residential mortgage loansPurchases of residential mortgage loans(6,804)(71,703)Purchases of residential mortgage loans(6,804)(86,369)
Purchases of securities available-for-salePurchases of securities available-for-sale— (80,039)Purchases of securities available-for-sale— (80,039)
Purchases of securities held-to-maturityPurchases of securities held-to-maturity— (6,600)Purchases of securities held-to-maturity— (7,600)
Proceeds from sales and calls of securities available for saleProceeds from sales and calls of securities available for sale— 2,408 Proceeds from sales and calls of securities available for sale2,520 2,408 
Principal payments and maturities on securities available-for-salePrincipal payments and maturities on securities available-for-sale13,169 23,264 Principal payments and maturities on securities available-for-sale21,821 40,828 
Purchases of other investmentsPurchases of other investments— (150)Purchases of other investments— (150)
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stockPurchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock(42,035)(2,130)Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock(48,425)(12,548)
Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stockRedemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock37,620 1,125 Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock43,875 7,493 
Proceeds from bank owned life insuranceProceeds from bank owned life insurance582 — Proceeds from bank owned life insurance582 — 
Proceeds from disposal of fixed assetsProceeds from disposal of fixed assets16 — Proceeds from disposal of fixed assets38 — 
Purchases of premises and equipmentPurchases of premises and equipment(3,077)(3,838)Purchases of premises and equipment(4,329)(4,841)
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(30,048)(206,374)Net cash used in investing activities(9,939)(260,874)
Cash flows from financing activitiesCash flows from financing activitiesCash flows from financing activities
Net (decrease) increase in depositsNet (decrease) increase in deposits(21,601)49,634 Net (decrease) increase in deposits(35,758)19,457 
Proceeds from advances from Federal Home Loan BankProceeds from advances from Federal Home Loan Bank1,497,000 268,000 Proceeds from advances from Federal Home Loan Bank1,848,000 646,000 
Repayments of advances from Federal Home Loan BankRepayments of advances from Federal Home Loan Bank(1,408,000)(248,000)Repayments of advances from Federal Home Loan Bank(1,756,000)(536,000)
Net increase in advances by borrowers for taxes and insuranceNet increase in advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance560 544 Net increase in advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance313 1,344 
Purchase of treasury stockPurchase of treasury stock(27,645)— Purchase of treasury stock(30,478)(7,516)
Net cash provided by financing activitiesNet cash provided by financing activities40,314 70,178 Net cash provided by financing activities26,077 123,285 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents4,577 (138,640)Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents11,225 (136,122)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents at beginning of period41,182 193,446 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period41,182 193,446 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$45,759 $54,806 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$52,407 $57,324 


See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Six Months Ended June 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow informationSupplemental disclosures of cash flow informationSupplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Cash paid during the period for:Cash paid during the period for:Cash paid during the period for:
InterestInterest$15,302 $3,335 Interest$24,794 $5,974 
Income taxesIncome taxes13 120 Income taxes36 190 
Supplemental noncash disclosuresSupplemental noncash disclosuresSupplemental noncash disclosures
Transfers of assets to held for saleTransfers of assets to held for sale— 917 
Transfers of loans to other real estate ownedTransfers of loans to other real estate owned593 — 
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assetsLease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets2,088 — Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets2,088 2,023 
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation: The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Blue Foundry Bancorp (the “Company”), and its wholly owned subsidiary, Blue Foundry Bank (the “Bank”), and the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Blue Foundry Service Corp., Rutherford Center Development Corp., and Blue Foundry Investment Company (collectively, the “Company”). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Blue Foundry Bancorp owns 100% of the common stock of Blue Foundry Bank.
On July 15, 2021, the Company became the holding company for the Bank when Blue Foundry, MHC completed its conversion into the stock holding company form of organization. In connection with the conversion, the Company sold 27,772,500 shares of common stock at a price of $10 per share, for gross proceeds of $277.7 million. The Company also contributed 750,000 shares of common stock and $1.5 million in cash to Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation, Inc. and established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) acquiring 2,281,800 shares of common stock. Shares of the Company’s common stock began trading on July 16, 2021 on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the trading symbol “BLFY.”
Segment Reporting: The Company operates as a single operating segment for financial reporting purposes.
Basis of Financial Statement Presentation: The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Certain information and note disclosures usually included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the preparation of the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and with Regulation S-X. The interim unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated balance sheets and the consolidated statements of income for the periods presented. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated balance sheets and revenues and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Some items in the prior year financial statements may be reclassified to conform to the current presentation. Reclassifications had no effect on prior year net income or shareholders’ equity. The results of operations and other data presented for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for subsequent periods or the full year results. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 filed on March 30, 2023.
The accounting policies of the Company conform to U.S. GAAP and to general practice within the financial services industry. A discussion of these policies can be found in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, included in the Company’s 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Except for the below, there have been no changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies since December 31, 2022.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards: The Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (“ASU 2020-04”): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting,” which provides temporary optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. ASU 2020-04 provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts and hedging relationships, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. It is intended to help stakeholders during the global market-wide reference rate transition period. The guidance was effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. However, in December 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-06, deferring the sunset date to December 31, 2024. The Company has evaluated the regulatory requirements to cease the use of LIBOR and has put in place systems and capabilities for this purpose. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.



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The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments,” which replaces the incurred loss model for loans and other financial assets with an expected loss model and is referred to as the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 using the modified retrospective method for all financial assets measured at amortized cost and off-balance-sheet credit exposures. The adoption of the new standard resulted in the Company recording an increase in the allowances for credit losses of $18 thousand, comprised of an increase of $660 thousand on loans, establishing a $170 thousand reserve on held-to-maturity securities and a reversal in the reserve for commitments and letters of credit of $811 thousand. There was no allowance for credit losses required on available-for-sale securities. The CECL model is applicable to the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loans receivable and held-to maturity debt securities. It also applies to off-balance-sheet credit exposures (loan commitments, standby letters of credit, financial guarantees and other similar instruments) and net investments in certain leases recognized by a lessor. In addition, the amendments in ASU 2016-13 require credit losses on available-for-sale securities to be presented as a valuation allowance rather than a direct write-down on the basis of the securities. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2023, are presented under CECL, while prior period amounts continue to be presented under previously-applied U.S. GAAP.




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Loans
Under the CECL model, the allowance for credit losses on financial assets is a valuation allowance estimated at each balance sheet date in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and is deducted from the financial assets’ amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the financial assets.
The Company estimates the allowance for credit losses on loans based on the underlying assets’ amortized cost basis, which is the amount at which the financing receivable is originated or acquired, adjusted for applicable accretion or amortization of premium, discount, net deferred fees or costs, collection of cash, and charge-offs. In the event that collection of principal becomes uncertain, the Company has policies in place to write-off accrued interest receivable by reversing interest income in a timely manner. Therefore, the Company has made a policy election to exclude accrued interest from the amortized cost basis and therefore excludes it from the measurement of the allowance for credit loss.
Changes in expected credit losses are reflected through a charge to the provision for credit losses. The Company’s estimate of the allowance for credit loss reflects losses expected over the remaining contractual life of the assets. When the Company deems all or a portion of a financial asset to be uncollectible, the appropriate amount is written off and the allowance for credit losses is reduced by the same amount. The Company applies judgment to determine when a financial asset is deemed uncollectible. When available information confirms that specific loans, securities, other assets, or portions thereof, are uncollectible, these amounts are charged-off against the allowance for credit losses. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance for credit losses when received.
The Company measures expected credit losses of financial assets on a collective portfolio segment basis when the financial assets share similar risk characteristics. The Company generally measures expected credit losses using discounted cash flows (“DCF”) models at the portfolio segment level, whereby the total shortfall in comparing the portfolio segment DCFs to the amortized cost basis reflects management’s estimate of expected credit losses.
Our CECL models for loans includes the following major items:
a historical loss period, which represents a full economic credit cycle utilizing loss experience including peer bank historical loss data, to calculate probabilities of default at the portfolio segment level;
macroeconomic variable forecasts, including the national housing price index, unemployment and gross domestic product, to adjust probabilities of default over a reasonable and supportable forecast period of one year, based on managementsmanagement’s current review of the reliability of extended forecasts;
a reversion period of one year to adjust probabilities of default (after the reasonable and supportable forecast period) to historical means using a straight-line approach;
a risk index that measures loss given defaults as a function of probabilities of default at the portfolio segment level;



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expected prepayment rates based on our historical experience and benchmark assumptions where internal data is limited; and
incorporation of qualitative factors not captured within the modeled results.
For collateral dependent financial assets where the Company has determined that foreclosure of the collateral is probable and where the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, the allowance for credit loss is measured based on the difference between the fair value of the collateral and the amortized cost basis of the asset as of the measurement date. Fair value is calculated based on the value of the underlying collateral less an appraisal discount and the estimated cost to sell.
Off-Balance-Sheet Exposures
The Company records changes in the allowance for credit losses on off-balance-sheet credit exposures through a charge to provision for credit losses. The allowance for credit loss on off-balance-sheet credit exposures is estimated by portfolio segment at each balance sheet date under the CECL model using the same methodologies as portfolio loans, taking into consideration management’s assumption of the likelihood that funding will occur, and is included in other liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.



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Securities
For securities available-for-sale, ASU 2016-13 eliminates the concept of other-than-temporary impairment and instead requires entities to determine if impairment is related to credit loss or non-credit loss. In making the assessment of whether a loss is from credit or other factors, management considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency and adverse conditions related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance is created, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis.
The allowance for credit losses on held-to-maturity debt securities is initially recognized upon acquisition of the securities, and subsequently remeasured on a recurring basis. Expected credit losses on held-to-maturity debt securities through the life of the financial instrument are estimated and recognized as an allowance for credit losses on the balance sheet with a corresponding adjustment to current earnings. Subsequent favorable or unfavorable changes in expected cash flow will first decrease or increase the allowance for credit losses through a charge to the provision for credit losses.
Management measures expected credit losses on held-to-maturity securities on a collective basis by major security type. The held-to-maturity portfolio is classified into the following major security types: corporate bonds and asset-backed securities.
At each reporting period, the Company evaluates whether the securities in a segment continue to exhibit similar risk characteristics as the other securities in the segment. If the risk characteristics of a security change, such that they are no longer similar to other securities in the segment, the Company will evaluate the security with a different segment that shares more similar risk characteristics.
The Company has a non-accrual policy that results in a timely reversal of interest receivable, therefore the Company made the election to exclude accrued interest receivable on securities from the estimate of credit losses.
In addition, the Company adopted ASU No. 2022-02, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (“ASU 2022-02”): Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDR”) and Vintage Disclosures.” The amendments in this ASU were issued to (1) eliminate accounting guidance for TDRs by creditors, while enhancing disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancings and restructurings by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty; (2) require disclosures of current period gross write-offs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investments in leases. The amendments in this ASU were applied on a modified retrospective basis to recognize any change in the allowance for credit losses that had been recognized for receivables previously modified (or reasonably expected to be modified) in a TDR. This election resulted in a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of January 1, 2023 of $8 thousand.



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Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted: As an “emerging growth company” as defined in Title 1 of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (“JOBS”) Act, prior to December 31, 2019, the Company elected to use the extended transition period to delay the adoption of new or reissued accounting pronouncements applicable to public companies until such pronouncements were made applicable to private companies.
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (“ASU 2020-04”): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting,” which provides temporary optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. ASU 2020-04 provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts and hedging relationships, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. It is intended to help stakeholders during the global market-wide reference rate transition period. The guidance was effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. However, in December 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-06, deferring the sunset date to December 31, 2024. The Company has evaluated the regulatory requirements to cease the use of LIBOR and has put in place systems and capabilities for this purpose. The adoption is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.




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NOTE 2 – SECURITIES
The amortized cost of securities available-for-sale and their estimated fair values at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are as follows:
Amortized
Cost
Gross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesEstimated
Fair
Value
(In thousands)
June 30, 2023
U.S. Treasury Note$46,936 $— $(2,826)$44,110 
Corporate Bonds81,609 37 (6,646)75,000 
U.S. Government agency obligations15,561 — (864)14,697 
Obligations issued by U.S. states and their political subdivisions16,466 26 (358)16,134 
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential one-to-four family157,461 — (23,869)133,592 
Multifamily14,309 — (1,138)13,171 
Asset-backed securities4,524 — (305)4,219 
Total$336,866 $63 $(36,006)$300,923 
December 31, 2022
U.S. Treasury Note$46,937 $— $(3,178)$43,759 
Corporate Bonds81,725 (5,431)76,298 
U.S. Government agency obligations16,367 — (944)15,423 
Obligations issued by U.S. states and their political subdivisions16,559 49 (340)16,268 
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential one-to-four family164,843 — (24,657)140,186 
Multifamily19,475 — (1,317)18,158 
Asset-backed securities4,525 — (369)4,156 
Total$350,431 $53 $(36,236)$314,248 
Amortized
Cost
Gross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesEstimated
Fair
Value
(In thousands)
September 30, 2023
U.S. Treasury note$46,935 $— $(2,698)$44,237 
Corporate bonds79,052 59 (6,466)72,645 
U.S. Government agency obligations15,290 — (607)14,683 
Obligations issued by U.S. states and their political subdivisions15,594 — (793)14,801 
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential one-to-four family153,360 — (29,732)123,628 
Multifamily13,765 — (1,418)12,347 
Asset-backed securities1,523 — (215)1,308 
Total$325,519 $59 $(41,929)$283,649 
December 31, 2022
U.S. Treasury note$46,937 $— $(3,178)$43,759 
Corporate bonds81,725 (5,431)76,298 
U.S. Government agency obligations16,367 — (944)15,423 
Obligations issued by U.S. states and their political subdivisions16,559 49 (340)16,268 
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential one-to-four family164,843 — (24,657)140,186 
Multifamily19,475 — (1,317)18,158 
Asset-backed securities4,525 — (369)4,156 
Total$350,431 $53 $(36,236)$314,248 



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The amortized cost of securities held-to-maturity, allowance for credit losses and their estimated fair values at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows:
Amortized CostGross Unrecognized GainsGross Unrecognized LossesEstimated
Fair
Value
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesEstimated
Fair
Value
(In thousands)(In thousands)
June 30, 2023
September 30, 2023September 30, 2023
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds$18,600 $— $(3,567)$15,033 Corporate bonds$18,600 $— $(3,567)$15,033 
Asset-backed securitiesAsset-backed securities15,015 — (2,062)12,953 Asset-backed securities14,866 — (1,985)12,881 
TotalTotal$33,615 $— $(5,629)$27,986 Total$33,466 $— $(5,552)$27,914 
Allowance for credit lossAllowance for credit loss(168)
$27,746 
December 31, 2022December 31, 2022December 31, 2022
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds$18,600 $— $(2,281)$16,319 Corporate bonds$18,600 $— $(2,281)$16,319 
Asset-backed securitiesAsset-backed securities15,105 — (2,309)12,796 Asset-backed securities15,105 — (2,309)12,796 
TotalTotal$33,705 $— $(4,590)$29,115 Total$33,705 $— $(4,590)$29,115 
At JuneSeptember 30, 2023, the allowance for credit losses on securities held-to-maturity totaled $170$168 thousand and related to the corporate bonds. The asset-backed securities are in a AAA tranche determined by a third party. No loss is expected on these securities.



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There were no sales or calls of available-for-sale securities for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023. ProceedsThere were no sales of securities in the third quarter of 2022, while proceeds from sales and calls of securities available-for-sale totaled $2.4 million resulting in gross realized gains of $14 thousand and no gross realized losses for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022. Securities pledged at both JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, had a carrying amount of $5.8 million and $4.2 million, respectively, and were pledged to secure public deposits and our credit line with the Federal Reserve Bank.
The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities are shown below by contractual maturity as of JuneSeptember 30, 2023. Expected maturities on mortgage and asset-backed securities generally exceed 20 years; however, they may differ from contractual maturities as borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalties. Securities not due at a single maturity are shown separately.
Amortized Cost (1)Estimated Fair ValueAmortized Cost (1)Estimated Fair Value
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Available-for-saleAvailable-for-saleAvailable-for-sale
Due in one year or lessDue in one year or less$38,147 $37,447 Due in one year or less$45,805 $44,887 
Due from one year to five yearsDue from one year to five years96,863 90,914 Due from one year to five years86,865 81,504 
Due from five to ten yearsDue from five to ten years21,864 18,102 Due from five to ten years20,619 16,471 
Due after ten yearsDue after ten years3,698 3,478 Due after ten years3,582 3,504 
Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securitiesMortgage-backed and asset-backed securities176,294 150,982 Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities168,648 137,283 
TotalTotal$336,866 $300,923 Total$325,519 $283,649 
Held-to-maturityHeld-to-maturityHeld-to-maturity
Due from one year to five yearsDue from one year to five years$16,600 $13,400 Due from one year to five years$16,600 $13,419 
Due from five to ten yearsDue from five to ten years2,000 1,633 Due from five to ten years2,000 1,614 
Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securitiesMortgage-backed and asset-backed securities$15,015 $12,953 Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities14,866 12,881 
TotalTotal$33,615 $27,986 Total$33,466 $27,914 
(1) Excludes the allowance for credit losses on held-to-maturity securities at JuneSeptember 30, 2023.



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Credit Quality Indicators
Credit ratings are a key measure for estimating the probability of a bond’s default and for monitoring credit quality on an on-going basis. For bonds other than U.S. Treasuries and bonds issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies, credit ratings issued by one or more nationally recognized statistical rating organization are considered in conjunction with an assessment by the Company’s management. Investment grade reflects a credit quality of BBB- or above. None of the Company’s securities are on non-accrual status, nor are any past due.
The table below indicates the credit profile of the Company’s debt securities held-to-maturity at amortized cost at JuneSeptember 30, 2023.
AAAA1BBB+BBBBBB-TotalAAAA1BBB+BBBBBB-Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds$— $— $1,600 $11,000 $6,000 $18,600 Corporate bonds$— $— $1,600 $11,000 $6,000 $18,600 
Asset-backed securitiesAsset-backed securities9,022 5,993 — — — 15,015 Asset-backed securities8,886 5,980 — — — 14,866 
Total held-to-maturityTotal held-to-maturity$9,022 $5,993 $1,600 $11,000 $6,000 $33,615 Total held-to-maturity$8,886 $5,980 $1,600 $11,000 $6,000 $33,466 
At JuneSeptember 30, 2023, there was one security with a value of $2.0 million included in the BBB ratingsrating that had a split rating.



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The following tables summarize available-for-sale securities with unrealized losses at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, aggregated by major security type and length of time in a continuous loss position.
Less than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotalLess than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
Unrealized LossesEstimated
Fair Value
Unrealized LossesEstimated
Fair Value
Number of SecuritiesUnrealized LossesEstimated
Fair Value
Unrealized LossesEstimated
Fair Value
Unrealized LossesEstimated
Fair Value
Number of SecuritiesUnrealized LossesEstimated
Fair Value
(In thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2023
U.S. Treasury Note$— $— $(2,826)$44,110 5$(2,826)$44,110 
Corporate Bonds(844)7,156 (5,802)53,144 27(6,646)60,300 
September 30, 2023September 30, 2023
U.S. Treasury noteU.S. Treasury note$— $— $(2,698)$44,237 5$(2,698)$44,237 
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds— — (6,466)60,421 27(6,466)60,421 
U.S. Government agency obligationsU.S. Government agency obligations(5)634 (859)14,063 4(864)14,697 U.S. Government agency obligations— — (607)14,683 4(607)14,683 
Obligations issued by U.S. states and their political subdivisionsObligations issued by U.S. states and their political subdivisions(18)6,074 (340)6,116 13(358)12,190 Obligations issued by U.S. states and their political subdivisions(175)7,924 (618)6,877 16(793)14,801 
Mortgage-backed securities:Mortgage-backed securities:Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential one-to-four familyResidential one-to-four family(1)51 (23,868)133,535 48(23,869)133,586 Residential one-to-four family— (29,732)123,617 51(29,732)123,625 
MultifamilyMultifamily— — (1,138)13,171 6(1,138)13,171 Multifamily— — (1,418)12,347 6(1,418)12,347 
Asset-backed securitiesAsset-backed securities— — (305)4,219 2(305)4,219 Asset-backed securities— — (215)1,308 1(215)1,308 
TotalTotal$(868)$13,915 $(35,138)$268,358 105$(36,006)$282,273 Total$(175)$7,932 $(41,754)$263,490 110$(41,929)$271,422 
December 31, 2022December 31, 2022December 31, 2022
U.S. Treasury Note$(1,342)$28,670 $(1,836)$15,089 5$(3,178)$43,759 
Corporate Bonds(3,608)58,509 (1,823)15,522 31(5,431)74,031 
U.S. Treasury noteU.S. Treasury note$(1,342)$28,670 $(1,836)$15,089 5$(3,178)$43,759 
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds(3,608)58,509 (1,823)15,522 31(5,431)74,031 
U.S. Government agency obligationsU.S. Government agency obligations(5)696 (939)14,727 5(944)15,423 U.S. Government agency obligations(5)696 (939)14,727 5(944)15,423 
Obligations issued by U.S. states and their political subdivisionsObligations issued by U.S. states and their political subdivisions(65)5,641 (275)1,568 8(340)7,209 Obligations issued by U.S. states and their political subdivisions(65)5,641 (275)1,568 8(340)7,209 
Mortgage-backed securities:Mortgage-backed securities:Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential one-to-four familyResidential one-to-four family(8,273)60,986 (16,384)79,189 49(24,657)140,175 Residential one-to-four family(8,273)60,986 (16,384)79,189 49(24,657)140,175 
MultifamilyMultifamily(1,166)17,689 (151)469 5(1,317)18,158 Multifamily(1,166)17,689 (151)469 5(1,317)18,158 
Asset-backed securitiesAsset-backed securities— — (369)4,156 2(369)4,156 Asset-backed securities— — (369)4,156 2(369)4,156 
TotalTotal$(14,459)$172,191 $(21,777)$130,720 105$(36,236)$302,911 Total$(14,459)$172,191 $(21,777)$130,720 105$(36,236)$302,911 
Of the available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position at JuneSeptember 30, 2023, 5766 are comprised of U.S. Government agency obligations, Treasury notes, and mortgage-backed securities. These securities were all issued by U.S. Government-sponsored entities and agencies, which the government has affirmed its commitment to support. The municipalCorporate bonds, investment-grade corporate bondsobligations issued by U.S. states and their political subdivisions and asset-backed securities in an unrealized loss position all experienced a decline in fair value, which is attributable to changes in interest rates and liquidity, not credit quality. The Company also does not intend to sell these securities, nor does it foresee being required to sell them before the anticipated recovery or maturity.
The following tables summarizes held-to-maturity securities with unrealized losses at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, aggregated by major security type and length of time in a continuous loss position.
Less than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotalLess than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
Unrecognized LossesEstimated
Fair Value
Unrecognized LossesEstimated
Fair Value
Number of SecuritiesUnrecognized LossesEstimated
Fair Value
Unrealized LossesEstimated
Fair Value
Unrealized LossesEstimated
Fair Value
Number of SecuritiesUnrealized LossesEstimated
Fair Value
(In thousands)(In thousands)
June 30, 2023
September 30, 2023September 30, 2023
Corporate BondsCorporate Bonds(500)3,500 (3,067)11,533 9(3,567)15,033 Corporate Bonds(379)2,621 (3,188)12,412 9(3,567)15,033 
Asset-backed securitiesAsset-backed securities— — (2,062)12,953 2(2,062)12,953 Asset-backed securities— — (1,985)12,881 2(1,985)12,881 
TotalTotal$(500)$3,500 $(5,129)$24,486 11$(5,629)$27,986 Total$(379)$2,621 $(5,173)$25,293 11$(5,552)$27,914 



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Less than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
Unrealized LossesEstimated
Fair Value
Unrealized LossesEstimated
Fair Value
Number of SecuritiesUnrealized LossesEstimated
Fair Value
(In thousands)
December 31, 2022December 31, 2022December 31, 2022
Corporate BondsCorporate Bonds(1,177)10,423 (1,104)5,896 9(2,281)16,319 Corporate Bonds(1,177)10,423 (1,104)5,896 9(2,281)16,319 
Asset-backed securitiesAsset-backed securities— — (2,310)12,796 2(2,310)12,796 Asset-backed securities— — (2,310)12,796 2(2,310)12,796 
TotalTotal$(1,177)$10,423 $(3,414)$18,692 11$(4,591)$29,115 Total$(1,177)$10,423 $(3,414)$18,692 11$(4,591)$29,115 
The held-to-maturity securities in an unrecognizedunrealized loss position at JuneSeptember 30, 2023, are corporate bonds and asset-backed securities, and investment grade corporate bonds, which experienced a decline in fair value attributable to changes in interest rates and liquidity, not credit quality. The Company also does not intend to sell these securities, nor does it foresee being required to sell them before the anticipated recovery or maturity.
NOTE 3 – LOANS RECEIVABLE
The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 on January 1, 2023. All disclosures as of JuneSeptember 30, 2023 are presented in accordance with ASU 2016-13. The Company did not reclassify comparative financial periods and has presented those disclosures under previously-applied U.S. GAAP.
A summary of loans receivable, net at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, follows:
 JuneSeptember 30, 2023
(In thousands)
Residential one-to-four family$580,396567,384 
Multifamily696,956689,966 
Non-residential237,247236,325 
Construction36,03245,064 
Junior liens21,33822,297 
Commercial and industrial9,7439,904 
Consumer and other3350 
Total loans1,581,7451,570,990 
Allowance for credit losses on loans (1)(14,413)(13,872)
Loans receivable, net$1,567,3321,557,118 

December 31, 2022
(In thousands)
Residential one-to-four family$594,521 
Multifamily690,278 
Non-residential216,394 
Construction17,990 
Junior liens18,477 
Commercial and industrial4,682 
Consumer and other38 
Total gross loans1,542,380 
Deferred fees, costs and premiums and discounts, net2,747 
Total loans1,545,127 
Allowance for loan losses(13,400)
Loans receivable, net$1,531,727 
(1) For more information, see Footnote 4 - Allowance for Credit Losses.



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Loans are recorded at amortized cost, which includes principal balance, net deferred fees or costs, premiums and discounts. The Company elected to exclude accrued interest receivable from amortized cost. Accrued interest receivable is reported separately in the consolidated balance sheets and totaled $5.8$6.0 million and $5.3 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and the net fee or cost is recognized in interest income as an adjustment of yield. At JuneSeptember 30, 2023, net deferred loan fees are included in loans by respective segment and totaled $2.3$2.2 million.
The Company had $2.5 million of loans held-for-sale at June 30, 2023 and no loans held-for-sale at December 31, 2022. Loans held-for-sale are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or estimated fair value. Gains and losses on sales of loans are specifically identified and accounted for in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The portfolio classes in the above table have unique risk characteristics with respect to credit quality:
Payment on multifamily and non-residential mortgages is driven principally by operating results of the managed properties or underlying business and secondarily by the sale or refinance of such properties. Both primary and secondary sources of repayment and the value of the properties in liquidation, may be affected to a greater extent by adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy in general.
Properties underlying construction loans often do not generate sufficient cash flows to service debt and thus repayment is subject to the ability of the borrower and, if applicable, guarantors, to complete development or construction of the property and carry the project, often for extended periods of time. As a result, the performance of these loans is contingent upon future events whose probability at the time of origination is uncertain.
Commercial and industrial (“C&I”) loans include C&I revolving lines of credit, term loans, SBA 7a loans and to a lesser extent, Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans. Payments on C&I loans are driven principally by the cash flows of the businesses and secondarily by the sale or refinance of any collateral securing the loans. Both the cash flow and value of the collateral in liquidation may be affected by adverse general economic conditions.
The ability of borrowers to service debt in the residential one-to-four family, junior liens and consumer loan portfolios is generally subject to personal income which may be impacted by general economic conditions, such as increased unemployment levels. These loans are predominately collateralized by first and second liens on single family properties. If a borrower cannot maintain the loan, the Company’s ability to recover against the collateral in sufficient amount and in a timely manner may be significantly influenced by market, legal and regulatory conditions.
Credit Quality Indicators
The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the quality and realizable value of collateral, if any, and the ability of borrowers to service their debts such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans by credit risk. This analysis is performed whenever a credit is extended, renewed, or modified, or when an observable event occurs indicating a potential decline in credit quality, and no less than annually for large balance loans. The Company used the following definitions for risk ratings for loan classification:
Pass – Loans classified as pass are loans performing under the original contractual terms, do not currently pose any identified risk and can range from the highest to pass/watch quality, depending on the degree of potential risk.
Special Mention – Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or the Company’s credit position at some future date.
Substandard – Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor, or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the repayment and liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by a distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.



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Doubtful – Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as Substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently known facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.



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Loss – Assets classified as loss are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted.  This classification does not mean that the asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off the asset even though partial recovery may be effected in the future.
The following table presents the risk category of loans by class of loan and vintage based on the analysis performed as of JuneSeptember 30, 2023:
Term Loans by Origination Year
Term Loans by Origination Year20232022202120202019Pre-2019Revolving LoansTotal
20232022202120202019Pre-2019Revolving LoansTotal(in thousands)
Residential one-to-four familyResidential one-to-four familyResidential one-to-four family
PassPass$10,036 $100,456 $119,000 $15,343 $19,279 $308,798 $— $572,912 Pass$12,286 $98,347 $116,375 $14,973 $18,839 $300,468 $— $561,288 
Special mentionSpecial mention— — — — — 204 — 204 
SubstandardSubstandard— — — — — 7,484 — 7,484 Substandard— — — — — 5,892 — 5,892 
TotalTotal10,036 100,456 119,000 15,343 19,279 316,282 — 580,396 Total12,286 98,347 116,375 14,973 18,839 306,564 — 567,384 
MultifamilyMultifamilyMultifamily
PassPass17,240 282,553 161,025 35,832 59,947 139,869 — 696,466 Pass17,196 283,153 159,490 35,620 59,653 134,374 — 689,486 
Special mentionSpecial mention— — — — — 330 — 330 Special mention— — — — — 327 — 327 
SubstandardSubstandard— — — — — 160 — 160 Substandard— — — — — 153 — 153 
TotalTotal17,240 282,553 161,025 35,832 59,947 140,359 — 696,956 Total17,196 283,153 159,490 35,620 59,653 134,854 — 689,966 
Non-residentialNon-residentialNon-residential
PassPass25,820 120,496 14,929 15,310 5,481 54,175 — 236,211 Pass27,219 119,960 14,858 15,196 5,432 52,738 — 235,403 
Special mentionSpecial mention— — — — — 1,036 — 1,036 Special mention— — — — — 922 — 922 
TotalTotal25,820 120,496 14,929 15,310 5,481 55,211 — 237,247 Total27,219 119,960 14,858 15,196 5,432 53,660 — 236,325 
ConstructionConstructionConstruction
PassPass8,291 13,972 13,654 — — 115 — 36,032 Pass13,750 16,215 15,099 — — — — 45,064 
TotalTotal8,291 13,972 13,654 — — 115 — 36,032 Total13,750 16,215 15,099 — — — — 45,064 
Junior liensJunior liensJunior liens
PassPass3,311 5,421 1,525 363 1,871 8,796 — 21,287 Pass4,374 5,820 1,209 324 1,823 8,697 — 22,247 
SubstandardSubstandard— — — — — 51 — 51 Substandard— — — — — 50 — 50 
TotalTotal3,311 5,421 1,525 363 1,871 8,847 — 21,338 Total4,374 5,820 1,209 324 1,823 8,747 — 22,297 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrialCommercial and industrial
PassPass6,289 110 3,109 170 — — — 9,678 Pass6,627 107 3,000 123 — — — 9,857 
Substandard (1)Substandard (1)— — 65 — — — — 65 Substandard (1)— — 47 — — — — 47 
TotalTotal6,289 110 3,174 170 — — — 9,743 Total6,627 107 3,047 123 — — — 9,904 
Consumer and otherConsumer and otherConsumer and other
PassPass18 — — — — — 15 33 Pass29 — — — — — 21 50 
TotalTotal18 — — — — — 15 33 Total29 — — — — — 21 50 
Total gross loansTotal gross loans$71,005 $523,008 $313,307 $67,018 $86,578 $520,814 $15 $1,581,745 Total gross loans$81,481 $523,602 $310,078 $66,236 $85,747 $503,825 $21 $1,570,990 
(1) Balance represents PPP loans which carry the federal guarantee of the SBA.




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The following table presents the risk category of loans by class of loans based on the analysis performed as of December 31, 2022:
PassSpecial
Mention
SubstandardDoubtful /
Loss
TotalPassSpecial
Mention
SubstandardDoubtful /
Loss
Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Residential one-to-four familyResidential one-to-four family$589,137 $247 $7,870 $— $597,254 Residential one-to-four family$589,137 $247 $7,870 $— $597,254 
MultifamilyMultifamily689,277 897 516 — 690,690 Multifamily689,277 897 516 — 690,690 
Non-residentialNon-residential214,981 1,080 — — 216,061 Non-residential214,981 1,080 — — 216,061 
ConstructionConstruction17,799 — — — 17,799 Construction17,799 — — — 17,799 
Junior liensJunior liens18,579 — 52 — 18,631 Junior liens18,579 — 52 — 18,631 
Commercial and Industrial4,653 — — — 4,653 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial4,653 — — — 4,653 
Consumer and otherConsumer and other— 31 — 39 Consumer and other— 31 — 39 
TotalTotal$1,534,434 $2,224 $8,469 $— $1,545,127 Total$1,534,434 $2,224 $8,469 $— $1,545,127 
Past Due and Non-accrual Loans
The following table presents the recorded investment in past due and current loans by loan portfolio class as of JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
30-59
Days
Past Due
60-89
Days
Past Due
90 Days
and Greater
Past Due
Total
Past Due
CurrentTotal
Loans
Receivable
30-59
Days
Past Due
60-89
Days
Past Due
90 Days
and Greater
Past Due
Total
Past Due
CurrentTotal
Loans
Receivable
(In thousands)(In thousands)
June 30, 2023
September 30, 2023September 30, 2023
Residential one-to-four familyResidential one-to-four family$— $330 $6,318 $6,648 $573,748 $580,396 Residential one-to-four family$— $— $4,954 $4,954 $562,430 $567,384 
MultifamilyMultifamily— — — — 696,956 696,956 Multifamily— — — — 689,966 689,966 
Non-residentialNon-residential— — — — 237,247 237,247 Non-residential— — — — 236,325 236,325 
ConstructionConstruction— — — — 36,032 36,032 Construction— — — — 45,064 45,064 
Junior liensJunior liens— — 51 51 21,287 21,338 Junior liens— — 50 50 22,247 22,297 
Commercial and Industrial— — 65 65 9,678 9,743 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial— — 47 47 9,857 9,904 
Consumer and otherConsumer and other— — — — 33 33 Consumer and other— — — — 50 50 
TotalTotal$— $330 $6,434 $6,764 $1,574,981 $1,581,745 Total$— $— $5,051 $5,051 $1,565,939 $1,570,990 
December 31, 2022December 31, 2022December 31, 2022
Residential one-to-four familyResidential one-to-four family$— $845 $6,738 $7,583 $589,671 $597,254 Residential one-to-four family$— $845 $6,738 $7,583 $589,671 $597,254 
MultifamilyMultifamily— — 182 182 690,508 690,690 Multifamily— — 182 182 690,508 690,690 
Non-residentialNon-residential— — — — 216,061 216,061 Non-residential— — — — 216,061 216,061 
ConstructionConstruction— — — — 17,799 17,799 Construction— — — — 17,799 17,799 
Junior liensJunior liens— — 52 52 18,579 18,631 Junior liens— — 52 52 18,579 18,631 
Commercial and Industrial— — 96 96 4,557 4,653 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial— — 96 96 4,557 4,653 
Consumer and otherConsumer and other— — — — 39 39 Consumer and other— — — — 39 39 
TotalTotal$— $845 $7,068 $7,913 $1,537,214 $1,545,127 Total$— $845 $7,068 $7,913 $1,537,214 $1,545,127 



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The following table presents information on non-accrual loans at JuneSeptember 30, 2023:
Non-accrualInterest Income Recognized on Non-accrual LoansAmortized Cost Basis of Loans >= 90 Day Past Due and Still AccruingAmortized Cost Basis of Non-accrual Loans Without Related AllowanceNon-accrualInterest Income Recognized on Non-accrual LoansAmortized Cost Basis of Loans >= 90 Day Past Due and Still AccruingAmortized Cost Basis of Non-accrual Loans Without Related Allowance
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Residential one-to-four familyResidential one-to-four family$7,460 $— $— $7,460 Residential one-to-four family$5,889 $— $— $5,889 
MultifamilyMultifamily160 — — 160 Multifamily153 — — 153 
Junior liensJunior liens50 — — 50 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial65 — — 65 Commercial and industrial47 — — 47 
Junior liens51 — — 51 
TotalTotal$7,736 $— $— $7,736 Total$6,139 $— $— $6,139 
The following table presents the recorded investment in non-accrual loans at December 31, 2022:
Non-accrualLoans Past Due
90 Days and Still Accruing
Non-accrualLoans Past Due
90 Days and Still Accruing
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Residential one-to-four familyResidential one-to-four family$7,498 $— Residential one-to-four family$7,498 $— 
MultifamilyMultifamily182 — Multifamily182 — 
Junior liensJunior liens52 — 
Commercial and industrial (1)Commercial and industrial (1)35 61 Commercial and industrial (1)35 61 
Junior liens52 — 
TotalTotal$7,767 $61 Total$7,767 $61 
(1) Loans 90 days past due and accruing were comprised of PPP loans which carry the federal guarantee of the SBA.
The Company had $2.4 million of loans held-for-sale at September 30, 2023 and no loans held-for-sale at December 31, 2022. Gains and losses on sales of loans are specifically identified and accounted for in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Impaired Loans
The following table presents, under previously applicable U.S. GAAP, information related to impaired loans by class of loans at and as of JuneSeptember 30, 2022 and at December 31, 2022:
June 30, 2022Six Months Ended June 30, 2022September 30, 2022Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Unpaid Principal BalanceRecorded InvestmentAllowance for Loan Losses AllocatedAverage Recorded InvestmentInterest
Income
Recognized
Cash Basis Interest RecognizedUnpaid Principal BalanceRecorded InvestmentAllowance for Loan Losses AllocatedAverage Recorded InvestmentInterest
Income
Recognized
Cash Basis Interest Recognized
(In thousands)(In thousands)
With no related allowance recorded:With no related allowance recorded:With no related allowance recorded:
Residential one-to-four familyResidential one-to-four family$7,771 $8,054 $— $8,686 $61 $58 Residential one-to-four family$7,027 $7,327 $— $7,346 $74 $71 
MultifamilyMultifamily659 659 — 671 13 10 Multifamily652 651 — 666 19 15 
Non-residentialNon-residential3,755 3,595 — 4,275 105 95 Non-residential3,320 3,159 — 3,220 107 97 
Junior liensJunior liens54 54 — 55 Junior liens53 53 — 54 
12,239 12,362 — 13,687 180 164 11,052 11,190 — 11,286 202 185 
With an allowance recorded:With an allowance recorded:With an allowance recorded:
Residential one-to-four familyResidential one-to-four family1,122 1,125 30 743 23 20 Residential one-to-four family1,116 1,125 33 857 33 29 
1,122 1,125 30 743 23 20 1,116 1,125 33 857 33 29 
TotalTotal$13,361 $13,487 $30 $14,430 $203 $184 Total$12,168 $12,315 $33 $12,143 $235 $214 



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December 31, 2022December 31, 2022
Unpaid Principal BalanceRecorded InvestmentAllowance for Loan Losses AllocatedUnpaid Principal BalanceRecorded InvestmentAllowance for Loan Losses Allocated
(In thousands)(in thousands)
With no related allowance recorded:With no related allowance recorded:With no related allowance recorded:
Residential one-to-four familyResidential one-to-four family$7,368 $7,669 $— Residential one-to-four family$7,368 $7,669 $— 
MultifamilyMultifamily516 516 — Multifamily516 516 — 
Non-residentialNon-residential2,834 2,671 — Non-residential2,834 2,671 — 
Junior liensJunior liens52 52 — Junior liens52 52 — 
10,770 10,908 — 10,770 10,908 — 
With an allowance recorded:With an allowance recorded:With an allowance recorded:
Residential one-to-four familyResidential one-to-four family743 749 27 Residential one-to-four family743 749 27 
743 749 27 743 749 27 
TotalTotal$11,513 $11,657 $27 Total$11,513 $11,657 $27 
The recorded investment in loans includes deferred fees, costs and discounts. For purposes of this disclosure, the unpaid principal balance would not be reduced for partial charge-offs.
The Company adopted ASU 2022-02 on January 1, 2023. Loans may be modified forModifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty and may include a reduction inprincipal forgiveness, interest rate an extension in term, principal forgiveness and/orreductions, other than insignificant payment delay.delays, terms extensions or a combination thereof. At JuneSeptember 30, 2023, there were two loans that met the definition of a modificationwith modifications to a borrowerborrowers experiencing financial difficulty in accordance with ASU 2022-02. Thetotaled $5.5 million. These loans included one construction loan of $3.5 million and one residential one-to four familyloan of $374 thousand related to term extensions and two residential loans total $1.1of $1.6 million one granted an interest rate reduction and the second, a term extension.related to other than insignificant payment delays. The Company did not reclassify comparative financial periods and has presented those disclosures under previously-applied U.S. GAAP.
Prior to the adoption of ASU 2022-02, Thethe Company classified certain loans as troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) loans when credit terms to a borrower in financial difficulty were modified in accordance with ASC 310-40. The Company has ceased to recognize or measure for new TDRs but those existing at December 31, 2022 remain until settled. The total recorded investment of loans whose terms were modified in TDRs was $5.4$4.8 million as of December 31, 2022. The Company allocated $68$27 thousand of specific reserves to TDR loans as of December 31, 2022. The modification of the terms of TDR loans may have included one or a combination of the following: a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan, short-term deferral of payment, or an extension of the maturity date.
A TDR loan was considered to be in payment default once it is 90 days contractually past due under the modified terms. There were no TDRs for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification during the period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022. There were no TDRs during the three and six months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022. The Company implemented modification programs to provide its borrowers relief from2022 and TDRs totaled $453 thousand during the economic impacts of COVID-19. In accordance with the CARES Act, the Company elected to not apply TDR classification to COVID-19 related loan modifications. Accordingly, these modifications are exempt from TDR classification under U.S. GAAP and were not classified as TDRs. At December 31, 2022, there were no deferrals related to the CARES Act.nine months ended September 30, 2022.
The Company had $4.3$3.8 million and $4.5 million in consumer mortgage loans secured by residential real estate properties for which foreclosure proceedings are in process at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. At September 30, 2023, the Company had one one-to-four family loan with a carrying value of $593 thousand in real estate owned. There was no real estate owned at December 31, 2022.


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NOTE 4 – ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, which requires the measurement of expected credit losses for financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loans, held-to-maturity securities and certain off-balance-sheet credit exposures and ASU 2022-02, which eliminates the recognition and measurement guidance of TDRs, so that creditors will apply the same guidance to all modifications when determining whether a modification results in a new receivable or continuation of an existing receivable. See Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for a description of the adoption of ASU 2016-13 and the Company’s allowance methodology.
Under ASU 2016-13, the Company’s methodology for determining the allowance for credit losses on loans is based upon key assumptions, including the lookback period, historical loss experience, economic forecasts over a reasonable and supportable forecast period, reversion period, prepayments and qualitative adjustments. The allowance is measured on a pool basis when similar risk characteristics exist. Loans that do not share common risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis and are excluded from the collective evaluation.
Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans
The allowance for credit losses on loans is summarized in the following table:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,For the Three Months Ended September 30,For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
20232022202320222023202220232022
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$14,153 $13,465 $13,400 $14,425 Balance at beginning of period$14,413 $14,050 $13,400 $14,425 
Impact of adopting ASU 2016-13 and ASU 2022-02Impact of adopting ASU 2016-13 and ASU 2022-02— — 668 — Impact of adopting ASU 2016-13 and ASU 2022-02— — 668 — 
Charge-offsCharge-offs(13)(9)(18)(19)Charge-offs(29)(33)(47)(52)
RecoveriesRecoveries— — Recoveries
Net charge-offsNet charge-offs(13)(9)(17)(17)Net charge-offs(27)(31)(44)(48)
Provision for (recovery of) credit loss on loans273 594 362 (358)
Recovery of provision for credit loss on loansRecovery of provision for credit loss on loans(514)(419)(152)(777)
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$14,413 $14,050 $14,413 $14,050 Balance at end of period$13,872 $13,600 $13,872 $13,600 



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The following tables presentspresent the activity in the Company’s allowance for credit losses by class of loans based on the analysis performed for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022:
Balance at March 31, 2023Charge-offs (1)Recoveries(Recovery of) Provision for Credit Loss - LoansBalance at June 30, 2023
(In thousands)
Residential one-to-four family$2,056 $— $— $(62)$1,994 
Multifamily7,191 — — (174)7,017 
Non-residential3,570 — — 243 3,813 
Construction1,190 — — 238 1,428 
Commercial and industrial100 — — 11 111 
Junior liens46 — — 50 
Consumer and other (1)
— (13)— 13 — 
Total$14,153 $(13)$— $273 $14,413 
Balance at June 30, 2023Charge-offsRecoveries(Recovery of) Provision for Credit Loss - LoansBalance at September 30, 2023
(In thousands)
Residential one-to-four family$1,994 $(18)$— $(10)$1,966 
Multifamily7,017 — — (194)6,823 
Non-residential3,813 — — (85)3,728 
Construction1,428 — — (261)1,167 
Commercial and industrial111 — — 23 134 
Junior liens50 — — 54 
Consumer and other— (11)— 
Total$14,413 $(29)$$(514)$13,872 
Balance at June 30, 2022Charge-offsRecoveries(Recovery of) Provision for Loan LossBalance at September 30, 2022
(In thousands)
Residential one-to-four family$2,582 $— $— $(35)$2,547 
Multifamily5,139 — — 920 6,059 
Non-residential3,640 — — (536)3,104 
Construction2,094 — — (813)1,281 
Commercial and industrial42 — — 48 
Junior liens468 — — — 468 
Consumer and other— (33)31 — 
Unallocated85 — — 93 
Total$14,050 $(33)$$(419)$13,600 
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The following tables present the activity in the Company’s allowance for credit losses by class of loans based on the analysis performed for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
Balance at December 31, 2022Impact of adopting ASU 2016-13 and ASU 2022-02Charge-offsRecoveries(Recovery of) Provision for Credit Loss - LoansBalance at September 30, 2023
(In thousands)
Residential one-to-four family$2,264 $(183)$(18)$— $(97)$1,966 
Multifamily5,491 2,057 — — (725)6,823 
Non-residential3,357 146 — — 225 3,728 
Construction1,697 (832)— — 302 1,167 
Commercial and industrial47 (23)— — 110 134 
Junior liens451 (405)— — 54 
Consumer and other— (29)25 — 
Unallocated93 (93)— — — — 
Total$13,400 $668 $(47)$$(152)$13,872 
Balance at December 31, 2021Charge-offsRecoveries(Recovery of) Provision for Loan LossBalance at September 30, 2022
(In thousands)
Residential one-to-four family$2,822 $— $— $(275)$2,547 
Multifamily5,263 — — 796 6,059 
Non-residential2,846 — — 258 3,104 
Construction2,678 — — (1,397)1,281 
Commercial and industrial51 — — (3)48 
Junior liens636 — — (168)468 
Consumer and other38 (52)10 — 
Unallocated91 — — 93 
Total$14,425 $(52)$$(777)$13,600 
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, one residential loan, that was originated in 2006, had a charge-off of $18 thousand. The loan was transferred to other real estate owned in the third quarter of 2023. Consumer and other charge-offs relate to overdrafts, which were originated in 2023, as it is our policy to charge these off within 60 days of occurrence.



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Balance at March 31, 2022Charge-offsRecoveries(Recovery of) Provision for Loan LossBalance at June 30, 2022
(In thousands)
Residential one-to-four family$2,610 $— $— $(28)$2,582 
Multifamily4,776 — — 363 5,139 
Non-residential3,465 — — 175 3,640 
Construction1,905 — — 189 2,094 
Commercial and industrial71 — — (29)42 
Junior liens549 — — (81)468 
Consumer and other— (9)— — 
Unallocated89 — — (4)85 
Total$13,465 $(9)$— $594 $14,050 
The following tables presents the activity in the Company’s allowance for credit losses by class of loans based on the analysis performed for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
Balance at December 31, 2022Impact of adopting ASU 2016-13 and ASU 2022-02Charge-offs (1)Recoveries(Recovery of) Provision for Credit Loss - LoansBalance at June 30, 2023
(In thousands)
Residential one-to-four family$2,264 $(183)$— $— $(87)$1,994 
Multifamily5,491 2,057 — — (531)7,017 
Non-residential3,357 146 — — 310 3,813 
Construction1,697 (832)— — 563 1,428 
Commercial and industrial47 (23)— — 87 111 
Junior liens451 (405)— — 50 
Consumer and other (1)
— (18)16 — 
Unallocated93 (93)— — — — 
Total$13,400 $668 $(18)$$362 $14,413 
(1) Charge-offs relate to overdrafts, which were originated in 2022 or 2023 as it is our policy to charge these off within 60 days of occurrence.




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Balance at December 31, 2021Charge-offsRecoveries(Recovery of) Provision for Loan LossBalance at June 30, 2022
(In thousands)
Residential one-to-four family$2,822 $— $— $(240)$2,582 
Multifamily5,263 — — (124)5,139 
Non-residential2,846 — — 794 3,640 
Construction2,678 — — (584)2,094 
Commercial and industrial51 — — (9)42 
Junior liens636 — — (168)468 
Consumer and other38 (19)(21)— 
Unallocated91 — — (6)85 
Total$14,425 $(19)$$(358)$14,050 
The following table represents the allocation of allowance for loan losses and the related recorded investment, including deferred fees and costs, in loans by loan portfolio segment, disaggregated based on the impairment methodology at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
LoansAllowance for Credit Losses on Loans
June 30, 2023Individually EvaluatedCollectively EvaluatedTotalIndividually EvaluatedCollectively EvaluatedTotal
(In thousands)
Residential one-to-four family$7,484 $572,912 $580,396 $— $1,994 $1,994 
Multifamily160 696,796 696,956 — 7,017 7,017 
Non-residential— 237,247 237,247 — 3,813 3,813 
Construction— 36,032 36,032 — 1,428 1,428 
Commercial and industrial (1)— 9,743 9,743 — 111 111 
Junior liens51 21,287 21,338 — 50 50 
Consumer and other— 33 33 — — — 
Total$7,695 $1,574,050 $1,581,745 $— $14,413 $14,413 
(1) Includes PPP loans, which carry the federal guarantee of the SBA and do not have an allowance for credit losses.


LoansAllowance for Credit Losses on Loans
September 30, 2023Individually EvaluatedCollectively EvaluatedTotalIndividually EvaluatedCollectively EvaluatedTotal
(In thousands)
Residential one-to-four family$6,328 $561,056 $567,384 $— $1,966 $1,966 
Multifamily— 689,966 689,966 — 6,823 6,823 
Non-residential— 236,325 236,325 — 3,728 3,728 
Construction— 45,064 45,064 — 1,167 1,167 
Commercial and industrial— 9,904 9,904 — 134 134 
Junior liens50 22,247 22,297 — 54 54 
Consumer and other— 50 50 — — — 
Total$6,378 $1,564,612 $1,570,990 $— $13,872 $13,872 


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LoansAllowance for Loan Losses
December 31, 2022Individually EvaluatedCollectively EvaluatedTotalIndividually EvaluatedCollectively EvaluatedTotal
(In thousands)
Residential one-to-four family$8,418 $588,836 $597,254 $27 $2,237 $2,264 
Multifamily516 690,174 690,690 — 5,491 5,491 
Non-residential2,671 213,390 216,061 — 3,357 3,357 
Construction— 17,799 17,799 — 1,697 1,697 
Commercial and industrial (1)— 4,653 4,653 — 47 47 
Junior liens52 18,579 18,631 — 451 451 
Consumer and other— 39 39 — — — 
Unallocated— — — — 93 93 
Total$11,657 $1,533,470 $1,545,127 $27 $13,373 $13,400 
(1) Includes PPP loans which carry the federal guarantee of the SBA and do not have an allowance for credit losses.
Allowance for Credit Losses - Securities
The Company recorded an allowance of credit losses on securities of $170 thousand upon adoption of ASU 2016-13 on January 1, 2023. Prior year disclosures have not been restated. At September 30, 2023, the balance of the allowance of credit losses on securities was $168 thousand. For the three and nine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, the Company recorded a decrease in provision for credit losses of $2 thousand on held-to-maturity securities of $17 thousand and no provision for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2023.securities. Accrued interest receivable on securities is reported as a component of accrued interest receivable on the consolidated balance sheets and totaled $1.4$1.8 million and $1.0 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The Company made the election to exclude accrued interest receivable from the estimate of credit losses on securities.



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Allowance for Credit Losses - Off-Balance-Sheet Exposures
The allowance for credit losses on off-balance-sheet exposures is reported in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The liability represents an estimate of expected credit losses arising from off-balance-sheet exposures such as letters of credit, guarantees and unfunded loan commitments. The process for measuring lifetime expected credit losses on these exposures is consistent with that for loans as discussed above, but is subject to an additional estimate reflecting the likelihood that funding will occur. No liability is recognized for off-balance-sheet credit exposures that are unconditionally cancellable by the Company. Adjustments to the liability are reported as a component of provision for credit losses.
The Company recorded a decrease in the allowance for credit losses for off-balance-sheet exposures of $811 thousand upon adoption on January 1, 2023. Prior year disclosures have not been restated. At JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the balance of the allowance for credit losses for off-balance-sheet exposures was $636$435 thousand and $1.7 million, respectively. The Company recorded a recovery of provision for credit loss on off-balance-sheet exposures of $113$201 thousand and $242$443 thousand for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, respectively. For the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, the Company recorded a recovery of provision on unfunded lending commitments of $108$170 thousand and $278a recovery of $108 thousand, respectively, in other non-interest expense.



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NOTE 5 – LEASES
The Company leases certain office space, land and equipment under operating leases. These leases have original terms ranging from one year to 40 years. Operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term.
The Company had the following related to operating leases:
June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Right-of-use assetsRight-of-use assets$26,594 $25,906 Right-of-use assets$25,885 $25,906 
Lease liabilitiesLease liabilities28,130 27,324 Lease liabilities27,466 27,324 
Weighted average remaining lease term for operating leasesWeighted average remaining lease term for operating leases10.7 years11.3 yearsWeighted average remaining lease term for operating leases10.5 years11.3 years
Weighted average discount rate used in the measurement of lease liabilitiesWeighted average discount rate used in the measurement of lease liabilities2.39 %2.19 %Weighted average discount rate used in the measurement of lease liabilities2.40 %2.19 %
The following table is a summary of the Company’s components of net lease cost for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022. The variable lease cost primarily represents variable payments such as common area maintenance and utilities.
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2023202220232022
(In thousands)
Operating lease cost$875 $770 $1,715 $1,540 
Finance lease cost— 12 
Variable lease cost70 59 127 113 
Total lease cost included as a component of occupancy and equipment$945 $835 $1,846 $1,665 
The following table presents supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2023202220232022
(In thousands)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$813 $768 $1,702 $1,525 
Operating lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets (non-cash):
Operating leases$982 $— $2,088 $— 
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
(In thousands)
Operating lease cost$873 $777 $2,588 $2,317 
Finance lease cost— 18 
Variable lease cost75 56 202 169 
Total lease cost included as a component of occupancy and equipment$948 $839 $2,794 $2,504 

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The following table presents supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
(In thousands)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$894 $747 $2,596 $2,272 
Operating lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets (non-cash):
Operating leases$— $2,023 $2,088 $2,023 
Future undiscounted lease payments for operating leases with initial terms of one year or more as of JuneSeptember 30, 2023 are as follows:
Through June 30,(In thousands)
Through September 30,Through September 30,(In thousands)
20242024$3,391 2024$3,410 
202520253,208 20253,113 
202620263,031 20263,044 
202720272,957 20272,923 
202820282,804 20282,694 
ThereafterThereafter16,585 Thereafter15,963 
Total undiscounted lease paymentsTotal undiscounted lease payments31,976Total undiscounted lease payments31,147
Less: imputed interestLess: imputed interest(3,846)Less: imputed interest3,681 
TotalTotal$28,130 Total$27,466 
NOTE 6 – DEPOSITS
Deposits at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are summarized as follows:
June 30, 2023December 31, 2022September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Non-interest bearing depositsNon-interest bearing deposits$26,067 $37,907 Non-interest bearing deposits$23,787 $37,907 
NOW and demand accountsNOW and demand accounts404,407 410,937 NOW and demand accounts378,268 410,937 
SavingsSavings315,713 423,758 Savings278,665 423,758 
Time depositsTime deposits521,074 416,260 Time deposits572,384 416,260 
TotalTotal$1,267,261 $1,288,862 Total$1,253,104 $1,288,862 
Money market accounts are included within the NOW and demand accounts and savings captions. Included in time deposits are brokered deposits totaling $125.0 million and $75.0 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
Time deposits mature as follows for the years ending December 31:
(In thousands)
Remainder of 2023$263,634 
2024236,062 
202513,399 
20264,098 
20272,262 
20281,619 
$521,074 

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Time deposits mature as follows for the years ending December 31:
(In thousands)
Remainder of 2023$162,274 
2024384,264 
202517,493 
20263,772 
20272,076 
20282,505 
$572,384 
NOTE 7 - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
The Company maintains an ESOP, a tax-qualified plan designed to invest primarily in the Company’s common stock. The ESOP provides employees with the opportunity to receive a funded retirement benefit from the Bank, based primarily on the value of the Company’s common stock.
The ESOP borrowed funds from the Company to purchase 2,281,800 shares of stock at $10 per share. The loan is secured by the shares purchased, which are held until allocated to participants. Shares are released for allocation to participants as loan payments are made. Loan payments are principally funded by discretionary cash contributions by the Bank, as well as dividends, if any, paid to the ESOP on unallocated shares. When loan payments are made, ESOP shares are allocated to participants at the end of the plan year (December 31) based on relative compensation, subject to federal tax law limits. Participants receive the allocated vested shares at the end of employment. Dividends on allocated shares, if any, increase participants accounts.
At JuneSeptember 30, 2023, the principal balance on the ESOP loan was $21.2 million. There were no contributions to the ESOP during the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, as loan payments are made annually during the fourth quarter of each year. ESOP shares are committed to be released from unallocated and compensation expense is recognized over the service period. At JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there were 2,099,256 unallocated shares and 182,544 shares allocated to participants. The fair value of unallocated shares at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was $21.2$17.6 million and $27.0 million, respectively, computed using the closing trading price of the Company’s common stock on each date.
For the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, ESOP compensation expense for the shares committed to be released from unallocated was $220$216 thousand and $483$699 thousand respectively. Shares committed to be released from unallocated total 22,818 and 45,63668,454 for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023,2022, respectively. During the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, the Company recorded $282$266 thousand and $604$870 thousand, respectively, of ESOP compensation expense.
Equity Incentive Plan
At the annual meeting held on August 25, 2022, stockholders of the Company approved the Blue Foundry Bancorp 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (“Equity Plan”) which provides for the granting of up to 3,993,150 shares (1,140,900 restricted stock awards and 2,852,250 stock options) of the Company’s common stock.
Restricted shares granted under the Equity Plan generally vest in equal installments, over a service period between five and seven years beginning one year from the date of grant. Additionally, certain restricted shares awarded can be performance vesting awards, which may or may not vest depending upon the attainment of certain corporate financial targets. The vesting of the awards accelerate upon death, disability or an involuntary termination at or following a change in control. The product of the number of shares granted and the grant date closing market price of the Company’s common stock determine the fair value of restricted shares under the Equity Plan. Management recognizes compensation expense for the fair value of restricted shares on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.

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Stock options granted under the Equity Plan generally vest in equal installments, over a service period between five and seven years beginning one year from the date of grant. The vesting of the options accelerate upon death, disability or an involuntary termination at or following a change in control. Stock options were granted at an exercise price equal to the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the grant date based on the closing market price and have an expiration period of ten years.
There were no stock options granted during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023. The fair value of stock options granted during 2022 were estimated utilizing the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following assumptions: an expected life of 6.96.5 years, risk-free rate of 3.94%3.15%, volatility of 29.41%29.74% and a dividend yield of 0.88%. Due to the limited historical information of the Company’s stock, management considered the weighted historical volatility of the Company and similar entities for an appropriate period in determining the volatility rate used in the estimation of fair value. The expected life of the stock option was estimated using the simplified method. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The Company recognizes compensation expense for the fair values of these awards, which have straight-line vesting, on a straight-

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linestraight-line basis over the requisite service period of the awards. Upon exercise of vested options, management expects to draw on treasury stock as the source for shares.
The following table presents the share-based compensation expense for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023. There was no share-based compensation expense for the three2023 and six months ended June 30, 2022.
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023Six Months Ended June 30, 20232023202220232022
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Stock option expenseStock option expense$397 $796 Stock option expense$403 $57 $1,199 $57 
Restricted stock expenseRestricted stock expense371 648 Restricted stock expense290 69 938 69 
Total share-based compensation expenseTotal share-based compensation expense$768 $1,444 Total share-based compensation expense$693 $— $126 $2,137 $— $126 
The following is a summary of the Company’s stock option activity and related information for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023:
Number of Stock OptionsWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueWeighted Average Exercise PriceWeighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)Number of Stock OptionsWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueWeighted Average Exercise PriceWeighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)
Outstanding - December 31, 2022Outstanding - December 31, 20222,591,063$4.12 $11.65 9.8Outstanding - December 31, 20222,591,063$4.12 $11.65 9.8
ForfeitedForfeited(91,200)4.25 11.69 9.3Forfeited(100,200)4.25 11.69 9.0
Outstanding - June 30, 20232,499,863$4.12 $11.65 9.3
Exercisable - June 30, 2023
Outstanding - September 30, 2023Outstanding - September 30, 20232,490,863$4.12 $11.65 9.0
Exercisable - September 30, 2023Exercisable - September 30, 2023
Expected future expense relating to the non-vested options outstanding as of JuneSeptember 30, 2023 is $9.1$8.6 million over a weighted average period of 5.85.5 years.
On March 6, 2023, the Company granted to employees, under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, 372,540 restricted stock awards with a total grant-date fair value of $4.5 million. Of these grants, 12,300 vest one year from the date of grant and 360,240 vest in equal installments over a seven-year period beginning one year from the date of grant. The Company also issued 360,240 performance-based restricted stock awards to its officers with a total grant date fair value of $4.3 million. Vesting of the performance-based restricted stock units will be based on achievement of certain levels of loan growth, deposit growth and net interest margin and will convert to a seven-year time vest after the one-year measurement period ending December 31, 2023. At the end of the performance period, the number of actual shares to be awarded may vary between 0% and 100% of target amounts.

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The following is a summary of the status of the Company’s restricted shares as of JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and changes therein during the sixnine months ended:
Number of Shares AwardedWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueNumber of Shares AwardedWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding - December 31, 2022Outstanding - December 31, 2022299,481$11.54 Outstanding - December 31, 2022299,481$11.54 
GrantedGranted732,78012.00 Granted732,78012.00 
ForfeitedForfeited(10,500)12.00Forfeited(20,800)12.00
VestedVested(59,899)11.54 
Outstanding - June 30, 20231,021,761$11.87 
Outstanding - September 30, 2023Outstanding - September 30, 2023951,562$12.15 
Expected future expense relating to the non-vested restricted shares outstanding as of JuneSeptember 30, 2023 is $8.3$6.6 million over a weighted average period of 6.05.4 years.

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NOTE 8 – DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
The Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements as part of its asset liability management strategy to help manage its interest rate risk position. The notional amount of the interest rate swaps does not represent amounts exchanged by the parties. The amount exchanged is determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the individual interest rate swap agreements.
InterestThe Company had interest rate swaps with notional amounts totaling $209.0$259.0 million and $109.0 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively,respectively. As of September 30, 2023, they were designated as cash flow hedges of certain Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances and brokered deposits and, as of December 31, 2022, they were designated as cash flow hedges of certain Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances. They were determined to be highly effective during all periods presented. The Company expects the hedges to remain highly effective during the remaining terms of the swaps.
Summary information about the interest-rateinterest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges as of period-end is as follows:
June 30, 2023December 31, 2022September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Notional amountsNotional amounts$209,000 $109,000 Notional amounts$259,000 $109,000 
Weighted average pay ratesWeighted average pay rates2.53 %1.46 %Weighted average pay rates2.91 %1.46 %
Weighted average receive ratesWeighted average receive rates5.25 %4.61 %Weighted average receive rates5.43 %4.61 %
Weighted average maturity (in years)Weighted average maturity (in years)3.84.2Weighted average maturity (in years)3.44.2
Gross unrealized gain included in other assetsGross unrealized gain included in other assets$12,527 $11,091 Gross unrealized gain included in other assets$14,350 $11,091 
Gross unrealized loss included in other liabilitiesGross unrealized loss included in other liabilities77 — Gross unrealized loss included in other liabilities— — 
Unrealized gains, netUnrealized gains, net$12,450 $11,091 Unrealized gains, net$14,350 $11,091 
At JuneSeptember 30, 2023, the Company held $11.9$15.3 million as cash collateral pledged from the counterparty for these interest-rate swaps and had no securities pledged to the counterparty. At December 31, 2022, the Company held $11.5 million as cash collateral pledged from the counterparty and had no securities pledged to the counterparty.
Interest income or expense recorded on these swap transactions is reported as a component of interest expense on FHLB advances.advances or brokered deposits. Interest income during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 totaled $1.3$1.5 million and interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2022 totaled $198 thousand. Interest income during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 totaled $3.9 million and interest expense for the threenine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022 totaled $146 thousand. Interest income during the six months ended June 30, 2023 totaled $2.4 million and interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2022 totaled $468$270 thousand. At JuneSeptember 30, 2023, the Company expected $3.8$1.8 million of the unrealized gain to be reclassified as a reduction to interest expense during the remainder of 2023.

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Cash Flow Hedge
The effect of cash flow hedge accounting on accumulated other comprehensive income for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and JuneSeptember 30, 2022, is as follows:
Amount of Gain Recognized in OCI (Net of Tax) on Derivative (1)Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI into Income/(Expense)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI to
Income/(Expense)
Amount of Gain Recognized in OCI (Net of Tax) on Derivative (1)Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI into Income/(Expense)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI to
Income/(Expense)
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Three months ended June 30, 2023
Three months ended September 30, 2023Three months ended September 30, 2023
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts$3,803  Interest Expense$1,346 Interest rate contracts$1,900  Interest Expense$1,535 
Three months ended June 30, 2022
Three months ended September 30, 2022Three months ended September 30, 2022
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts$2,360  Interest Expense$(146)Interest rate contracts$4,096  Interest Expense$198 
Six months ended June 30, 2023
Nine months ended September 30, 2023Nine months ended September 30, 2023
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts$1,359 Interest Expense$2,350 Interest rate contracts$3,259 Interest Expense$3,885 
Six months ended June 30, 2022
Nine months ended September 30, 2022Nine months ended September 30, 2022
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts$7,919 Interest Expense$(468)Interest rate contracts$12,015 Interest Expense$(270)
(1) Net of tax, adjusted for deferred tax valuation allowance.
NOTE 9 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Accumulated other comprehensive income represents the net unrealized holding gains on securities available-for-sale, derivatives and the funded status of the Company’s post-retirement plans, as of the balance sheet dates, net of the related tax effect. The tax effect in accumulated other comprehensive income is adjusted to reflect the Company’s valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.
The following table presents the components of other comprehensive income (loss) both gross and net of tax, inclusive of a deferred tax valuation allowance, for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended June 30,
20232022
Before TaxTax
Effect
After
Tax
Before TaxTax
Effect
After
Tax
(In thousands)
Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale:
Unrealized loss arising during the period$(3,800)$— $(3,800)$(10,808)$$(10,805)
Reclassification adjustment for gain included in net income— — — (14)— (14)
Total(3,800)— (3,800)(10,822)(10,819)
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedge:
Unrealized gain arising during the period5,149 — 5,149 2,214 — 2,214 
Reclassification adjustment for (gain) loss included in net (loss) income(1,346)— (1,346)146 — 146 
Total gain3,803 — 3,803 2,360 — 2,360 
Post-Retirement plans:
Net benefit arising from plan amendment (1)— — — 164 — 164 
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of:
Net actuarial (gain) loss(2)— (2)52 — 52 
Total(2)— (2)216 — 216 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)$$— $$(8,246)$$(8,243)
(1) Benefit arising from plan amendment approved in June 2022.
Three Months Ended September 30,
20232022
Before TaxTax
Effect
After
Tax
Before TaxTax
Effect
After
Tax
(In thousands)
Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale:
Unrealized loss arising during the period$(5,926)$— $(5,926)$(13,091)$123 $(12,968)
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedge:
Unrealized gain arising during the period3,435 — 3,435 4,294 — 4,294 
Reclassification adjustment for loss included in net (loss) income(1,535)— (1,535)(198)— (198)
Total gain1,900 — 1,900 4,096 — 4,096 
Post-retirement plans:
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of:
Net actuarial (gain) loss(1)— (1)65 — 65 
Total other comprehensive loss$(4,027)$— $(4,027)$(8,930)$123 $(8,807)

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Six Months Ended June 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
Before TaxTax
Effect
After
Tax
Before TaxTax
Effect
After
Tax
Before TaxTax
Effect
After
Tax
Before TaxTax
Effect
After
Tax
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale:Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale:Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale:
Unrealized gain (loss) arising during the period$239 $— $239 $(26,596)$52 $(26,544)
Unrealized loss arising during the periodUnrealized loss arising during the period$(5,687)$— $(5,687)$(39,687)$175 $(39,512)
Reclassification adjustment for gain included in net incomeReclassification adjustment for gain included in net income— — — (14)— (14)Reclassification adjustment for gain included in net income— — — (14)— (14)
TotalTotal239 — 239 (26,610)52 (26,558)Total(5,687)— (5,687)(39,701)175 (39,526)
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedge:Unrealized gain on cash flow hedge:Unrealized gain on cash flow hedge:
Unrealized gain arising during the periodUnrealized gain arising during the period3,709 — 3,709 7,451 — 7,451 Unrealized gain arising during the period7,144 — 7,144 11,745 — 11,745 
Reclassification adjustment for (gain) loss included in net (loss) incomeReclassification adjustment for (gain) loss included in net (loss) income(2,350)— (2,350)468 — 468 Reclassification adjustment for (gain) loss included in net (loss) income(3,885)— (3,885)270 — 270 
Total gainTotal gain1,359 — 1,359 7,919 — 7,919 Total gain3,259 — 3,259 12,015 — 12,015 
Post-Retirement plans:
Post-retirement plans:Post-retirement plans:
Net benefit arising from plan amendment (1)Net benefit arising from plan amendment (1)— — — 164 — 164 Net benefit arising from plan amendment (1)— — — 164 — 164 
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of:Reclassification adjustment for amortization of:Reclassification adjustment for amortization of:
Net actuarial (gain) lossNet actuarial (gain) loss(4)— (4)100 — 100 Net actuarial (gain) loss(5)— (5)165 — 165 
TotalTotal(4)— (4)264 — 264 Total(5)— (5)329 — 329 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)Total other comprehensive income (loss)$1,594 $— $1,594 $(18,427)$52 $(18,375)Total other comprehensive income (loss)$(2,433)$— $(2,433)$(27,357)$175 $(27,182)
(1) Benefit arising from plan amendment approved in June 2022.
The following is a summary of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component, net of tax, inclusive of a deferred tax valuation allowance, for the periods indicated:
 Unrealized Gains on Cash Flow
Hedges
Unrealized Losses on Available-for-Sale
Securities
Post-Retirement
Plans
Total Unrealized Gains on Cash Flow
Hedges
Unrealized Losses on Available-for-Sale
Securities
Post-Retirement
Plans
Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Balance at March 31, 2023$8,647 $(32,144)$371 $(23,126)
Balance at June 30, 2023Balance at June 30, 2023$12,450 $(35,944)$369 $(23,125)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassificationOther comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification5,149 (3,800)— 1,349 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification3,435 (5,926)— (2,491)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive incomeAmounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(1,346)— (2)(1,348)Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(1,535)— (1)(1,536)
Net current period other comprehensive gain (loss)Net current period other comprehensive gain (loss)3,803 (3,800)(2)Net current period other comprehensive gain (loss)1,900 (5,926)(1)(4,027)
Balance at June 30, 2023$12,450 $(35,944)$369 $(23,125)
Balance at September 30, 2023Balance at September 30, 2023$14,350 $(41,870)$368 $(27,152)
Unrealized Gains on Cash Flow
Hedges
Unrealized Losses on Available-for-Sale
Securities
Post-Retirement
Plans
TotalUnrealized Gains on Cash Flow
Hedges
Unrealized Losses on Available-for-Sale
Securities
Post-Retirement
Plans
Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Balance at March 31, 2022$5,313 $(14,648)$(1,169)$(10,504)
Balance at June 30, 2022Balance at June 30, 2022$7,673 $(25,467)$(953)$(18,747)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassificationOther comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification2,214 (10,805)164 (8,427)Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification4,294 (12,968)— (8,674)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive incomeAmounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income146 (14)52 184 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(198)— 65 (133)
Net current period other comprehensive gain (loss)Net current period other comprehensive gain (loss)2,360 (10,819)216 (8,243)Net current period other comprehensive gain (loss)4,096 (12,968)65 (8,807)
Balance at June 30, 2022$7,673 $(25,467)$(953)$(18,747)
Balance at September 30, 2022Balance at September 30, 2022$11,769 $(38,435)$(888)$(27,554)

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Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Cash Flow
Hedges
Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale
Securities
Post-Retirement
Plans
TotalUnrealized Gains and (Losses) on Cash Flow
Hedges
Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale
Securities
Post-Retirement
Plans
Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2022Balance at December 31, 2022$11,091 $(36,183)$373 $(24,719)Balance at December 31, 2022$11,091 $(36,183)$373 $(24,719)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassificationOther comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification3,709 239 — 3,948 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification7,144 (5,687)— 1,457 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive incomeAmounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(2,350)— (4)(2,354)Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(3,885)(5)(3,890)
Net current period other comprehensive gain (loss)Net current period other comprehensive gain (loss)1,359 239 (4)1,594 Net current period other comprehensive gain (loss)3,259 (5,687)(5)(2,433)
Balance at June 30, 2023$12,450 $(35,944)$369 $(23,125)
Balance at September 30, 2023Balance at September 30, 2023$14,350 $(41,870)$368 $(27,152)
 Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Cash Flow
Hedges
Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale
Securities
Post-Retirement
Plans
Total Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Cash Flow
Hedges
Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale
Securities
Post-Retirement
Plans
Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2021Balance at December 31, 2021$(246)$1,091 $(1,217)$(372)Balance at December 31, 2021$(246)$1,091 $(1,217)$(372)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassificationOther comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification7,451 (26,544)164 (18,929)Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification11,745 (39,512)164 (27,603)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive incomeAmounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income468 (14)100 554 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income270 (14)165 421 
Net current period other comprehensive gain (loss)Net current period other comprehensive gain (loss)7,919 (26,558)264 (18,375)Net current period other comprehensive gain (loss)12,015 (39,526)329 (27,182)
Balance at June 30, 2022$7,673 $(25,467)$(953)$(18,747)
Balance at September 30, 2022Balance at September 30, 2022$11,769 $(38,435)$(888)$(27,554)
The following table presents information about amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the consolidated statements of income for the periods indicated:
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ComponentsDetails about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ComponentsThree Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is PresentedDetails about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ComponentsThree Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
20232022202320222023202220232022
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Unrealized gains on securities available for sale:Unrealized gains on securities available for sale:Unrealized gains on securities available for sale:
Realized gains on securities available for saleRealized gains on securities available for sale$— $14 $— $14 Gain on securities, netRealized gains on securities available for sale$— $— $— $14 Gain on securities, net
Losses on cash flow hedges:Losses on cash flow hedges:Losses on cash flow hedges:
Interest rate contractsInterest rate contracts1,346 (146)2,350 (468)Interest expenseInterest rate contracts1,535 198 3,885 (270)Interest expense
Amortization of post-retirement plan items:Amortization of post-retirement plan items:Amortization of post-retirement plan items:
Net actuarial lossNet actuarial loss(52)(100)Compensation and employee benefitsNet actuarial loss(65)(165)Compensation and employee benefits
Total tax effect (1)Total tax effect (1)— — — — Income tax expenseTotal tax effect (1)— — — — Income tax expense
Total reclassification for the period, net of taxTotal reclassification for the period, net of tax$1,348 $(184)$2,354 $(554)Total reclassification for the period, net of tax$1,536 $133 $3,890 $(421)
(1) Reflects deferred tax valuation allowance.

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NOTE 10 – FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Fair value is 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. There are 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.
The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value:
Securities: For securities available-for-sale, fair value was estimated using a market approach. The majority of the Company’s securities are fixed income instruments that are not quoted on an exchange, but are traded in active markets. Prices for these instruments are obtained through third party data service providers or dealer market participants with which the Company has historically transacted both purchases and sales of securities. Prices obtained from these sources include market quotations and matrix pricing. Matrix pricing, a Level 2 input as defined by ASC 820, is a mathematical technique used principally to value certain securities to benchmark or comparable securities. The Company evaluates the quality of Level 2 matrix pricing through comparison to similar assets with greater liquidity and evaluation of projected cash flows. The Company also holds debt instruments issued by the U.S. government and U.S. government sponsored agencies that are traded in active markets with readily accessible quoted market prices that are considered Level 1 inputs.
Derivatives: The fair values of derivatives are based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2). The Company’s derivatives are traded in an over-the-counter market where quoted market prices are not always available. Therefore, the fair values of derivatives are determined using quantitative models that utilize multiple market inputs. The inputs will vary based on the type of derivative, but could include interest rates, prices and indices to generate continuous yield or pricing curves, prepayment rates and volatility factors to value the position. The majority of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including brokers, market transactions and third-party pricing services.
Impaired Loansloans: The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses is generally based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.
Other real estate owned (OREO): Property acquired through foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure is carried at fair value less estimated disposal costs of the acquired property. Fair value of OREO is based on the appraised value of the collateral using discount rates similar to those used in impaired loan valuation.
Assets Heldheld for Sale:sale: Nonrecurring adjustments to certain non-residential properties classified as assets held for sale are measured at fair value, less costs to sell. Fair values are based on contracts/contracts or letters of intent.

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The following table summarizes the fair value of assets and liabilities as of JuneSeptember 30, 2023:
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2023, UsingFair Value Measurements at September 30, 2023, Using
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
Significant Other Observable InputsSignificant Unobservable InputsQuoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
Significant Other Observable InputsSignificant Unobservable Inputs
Total(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)Total(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Measured on a recurring basis:Measured on a recurring basis:Measured on a recurring basis:
Financial assetsFinancial assetsFinancial assets
Securities available-for-sale:Securities available-for-sale:Securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury noteU.S. Treasury note$44,110 $44,110 $— $— U.S. Treasury note$44,237 $44,237 $— $— 
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds75,000 — 75,000 — Corporate bonds72,645 — 72,645 — 
U.S. Government agency obligationsU.S. Government agency obligations14,697 11,220 3,477 — U.S. Government agency obligations14,683 11,179 3,504 — 
Obligations issued by U.S. states and their political subdivisionsObligations issued by U.S. states and their political subdivisions16,134 — 16,134 — Obligations issued by U.S. states and their political subdivisions14,801 — 14,801 — 
Mortgage-backed securities:Mortgage-backed securities:Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential one-to-four familyResidential one-to-four family133,592 — 133,592 — Residential one-to-four family123,628 — 123,628 — 
MultifamilyMultifamily13,171 — 13,171 — Multifamily12,347 — 12,347 — 
Asset-backed securitiesAsset-backed securities4,219 — 4,219 — Asset-backed securities1,308 — 1,308 — 
Total securities available-for-saleTotal securities available-for-sale300,923 55,330 245,593 — Total securities available-for-sale283,649 55,416 228,233 — 
DerivativesDerivatives12,527 — 12,527 — Derivatives14,350 — 14,350 — 
Total financial assets measured on a recurring basisTotal financial assets measured on a recurring basis$313,450 $55,330 $258,120 $— Total financial assets measured on a recurring basis$297,999 $55,416 $242,583 $— 
Financial Liabilities
Financial liabilitiesFinancial liabilities
DerivativesDerivatives$77 $— $77 $— Derivatives$— $— $— $— 
Measured on a nonrecurring basis:Measured on a nonrecurring basis:
Nonfinancial assetsNonfinancial assets
Real estate ownedReal estate owned$593 $— $593 $— 

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The following table summarizes the fair value of assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2022:
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2022, UsingFair Value Measurements at December 31, 2022, Using
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
Significant Other Observable InputsSignificant Unobservable InputsQuoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
Significant Other Observable InputsSignificant Unobservable Inputs
Total(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)Total(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Measured on a recurring basis:Measured on a recurring basis:Measured on a recurring basis:
Financial assetsFinancial assetsFinancial assets
Securities available-for-sale:Securities available-for-sale:Securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury noteU.S. Treasury note$43,759 $43,759 $— $— U.S. Treasury note$43,759 $43,759 $— $— 
Corporate bondsCorporate bonds76,298 — 76,298 — Corporate bonds76,298 — 76,298 — 
U.S. Government agency obligationsU.S. Government agency obligations15,423 11,295 4,128 — U.S. Government agency obligations15,423 11,295 4,128 — 
Obligations issued by U.S. states and their political subdivisionsObligations issued by U.S. states and their political subdivisions16,268 — 16,268 — Obligations issued by U.S. states and their political subdivisions16,268 — 16,268 — 
Mortgage-backed securities:Mortgage-backed securities:Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential one-to-four familyResidential one-to-four family140,186 — 140,186 — Residential one-to-four family140,186 — 140,186 — 
MultifamilyMultifamily18,158 — 18,158 — Multifamily18,158 — 18,158 — 
Asset-backed securitiesAsset-backed securities4,156 — 4,156 — Asset-backed securities4,156 — 4,156 — 
Total securities available-for-saleTotal securities available-for-sale314,248 55,054 259,194 — Total securities available-for-sale314,248 55,054 259,194 — 
DerivativesDerivatives11,091 — 11,091 — Derivatives11,091 — 11,091 — 
Total financial assets measured on a recurring basisTotal financial assets measured on a recurring basis$325,339 $55,054 $270,285 $— Total financial assets measured on a recurring basis$325,339 $55,054 $270,285 $— 
Financial Liabilities
Financial liabilitiesFinancial liabilities
DerivativesDerivatives$— $— $— $— Derivatives$— $— $— $— 
Measured on a nonrecurring basis:Measured on a nonrecurring basis:Measured on a nonrecurring basis:
Nonfinancial assetsNonfinancial assetsNonfinancial assets
Assets held for saleAssets held for sale$917 $— $917 $— Assets held for sale$917 $— $917 $— 
Other Fair Value Disclosures
Fair value estimates, methods and assumptions for the Company’s financial instruments that are not recorded at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis are set forth below.
Securities held-to-maturity: The Company’s debt securities held-to-maturity portfolio is carried at amortized cost less allowance for credit losses. The fair values of debt securities held-to-maturity are provided by a third-party pricing service. The pricing service may use quoted market prices of comparable instruments or a variety of other forms of analysis, incorporating inputs that are currently observable in the markets for similar securities. Inputs that are often used in the valuation methodologies include, but are not limited to, benchmark yields, credit spreads, default rates, prepayment speeds and non-binding broker quotes.
Loans, net: Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics. Loans are segregated by type, such as residential mortgage and consumer. Each loan category is further segmented into fixed and adjustable rate interest terms and by performing and non-performing categories. Estimated fair value of loans is determined using a discounted cash flow model that employs an exit discount rate that reflects the current market pricing for loans with similar characteristics and remaining maturity, adjusted for estimated credit losses inherent in the portfolio at the balance sheet date.
Time Depositsdeposits: The fair value of time deposits is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using rates for currently offered deposits of similar remaining maturities.

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Federal Home Loan Bank advances: The fair value of borrowings is based on securities dealers’ estimated fair values, when available, or estimated using discounted cash flow analysis. The discount rates used approximate the rates offered for similar borrowings of similar remaining terms.
The following tables present the book value, fair value, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of financial instruments not recorded at fair values in their entirety on a recurring basis on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The fair value measurements presented are consistent with Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, in which fair value represents exit price. These tables exclude financial instruments for which the carrying amount approximates fair value. Financial instruments for which the carrying amount approximates fair value include cash and cash equivalents, other investments, non-maturity deposits, overnight borrowings and accrued interest, which are excluded from the table below.
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2023, UsingFair Value Measurements at September 30, 2023, Using
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical Assets
Significant Other Observable InputsSignificant Unobservable InputsQuoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical Assets
Significant Other Observable InputsSignificant Unobservable Inputs
Book Value(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)Book Value(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Financial assetsFinancial assetsFinancial assets
Securities held-to-maturitySecurities held-to-maturity$33,615 $— $27,986 $— Securities held-to-maturity$33,466 $— $27,914 $— 
Loans, netLoans, net1,567,332 — — 1,349,811 Loans, net1,557,118 — — 1,336,222 
Financial liabilitiesFinancial liabilitiesFinancial liabilities
Time depositsTime deposits521,074 — 513,745 — Time deposits572,384 — 565,713 — 
FHLB advancesFHLB advances399,500 — 403,841 — FHLB advances402,500 — 403,612 — 
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2022, UsingFair Value Measurements at December 31, 2022, Using
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical Assets
Significant Other Observable InputsSignificant Unobservable InputsQuoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical Assets
Significant Other Observable InputsSignificant Unobservable Inputs
Book Value(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)Book Value(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Measured on a recurring basis:Measured on a recurring basis:Measured on a recurring basis:
Financial assetsFinancial assetsFinancial assets
Securities held-to-maturitySecurities held-to-maturity$33,705 $— $29,115 $— Securities held-to-maturity$33,705 $— $29,115 $— 
Loans, netLoans, net1,531,727 — — 1,332,882 Loans, net1,531,727 — — 1,332,882 
Financial liabilitiesFinancial liabilitiesFinancial liabilities
Time depositsTime deposits416,260 — 408,904 — Time deposits416,260 — 408,904 — 
FHLB advancesFHLB advances310,500 — 318,688 — FHLB advances310,500 — 318,688 — 


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NOTE 11 – REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS AND OTHER INCOME
All of the Company’s revenue from contracts with customers in the scope of ASC 606 is recognized within non-interest income in the statements of income.
The following table presents the Company’s sources of revenue from contracts with customers for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.respectively:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20232022202320222023202220232022
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Service charges on depositsService charges on deposits$225 $267 $431 $496 Service charges on deposits$205 $255 $636 $752 
Interchange incomeInterchange income13 10 24 19 Interchange income13 12 38 31 
Total revenue from contracts with customersTotal revenue from contracts with customers$238 $277 $455 $515 Total revenue from contracts with customers$218 $267 $674 $783 
Service Charges on Deposit Accounts: The Company earns fees from its deposit customers for transaction-based, account maintenance and, prior to November 1, 2022, overdraft services. Transaction based fees, which include services such as ATM use fees, stop payment charges, statement rendering and wire transfer fees, are recognized at the time the transaction is executed as that is the point in time the Company fulfills the customer’s request. Account maintenance fees, which relate primarily to monthly maintenance, are earned over the course of a month, representing the period over which the Company satisfies the performance obligation. OverdraftWhen they were assessed, overdraft fees were recognized at the point in time the overdraft occurred. Service charges on deposits are withdrawn from the customer’s account balance.
Interchange Income: The Company earns interchange fees from debit and credit cardholder transactions conducted through a payment network. Interchange fees from debit cardholder transactions represent a percentage of the underlying transaction value and are recognized daily, concurrently with the transaction processing services provided to the cardholder. In addition, the Company earns interchange fees from credit cardholder transactions through its partnership with a third party.

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NOTE 12 - EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) represents income available to common shareholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common shares (such as unexercised stock options and unvested restricted stock) were exercised or converted into additional common shares that would then share in the earnings of the entity. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income attributable to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period, plus the effect of potential dilutive common share equivalents.
Shares held by the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) that have not been allocated to employees in accordance with the terms of the ESOP, referred to as “unallocated ESOP shares,” are not deemed outstanding for earnings per share calculations.

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Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20232022202320222023202220232022
(Income In thousands)(Income in thousands)
Net (loss) income applicable to common sharesNet (loss) income applicable to common shares$(1,825)$40 $(3,034)$593 Net (loss) income applicable to common shares$(1,432)$1,241 $(4,466)$1,834 
SharesSharesShares
Average number of common shares outstandingAverage number of common shares outstanding26,314,743 28,522,500 26,184,419 28,522,500 Average number of common shares outstanding25,320,701 28,262,210 26,354,461 28,434,783 
Less: Average unallocated ESOP sharesLess: Average unallocated ESOP shares2,065,029 2,156,176 2,053,402 2,167,521 Less: Average unallocated ESOP shares2,042,211 2,133,359 2,064,862 2,156,008 
Average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate basic earnings per common shareAverage number of common shares outstanding used to calculate basic earnings per common share24,249,714 26,366,324 24,131,017 26,354,979 Average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate basic earnings per common share23,278,490 26,128,851 24,289,599 26,278,775 
Common stock equivalentsCommon stock equivalents— — — — Common stock equivalents— 117,188 — 39,492 
Average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate diluted earnings per common shareAverage number of common shares outstanding used to calculate diluted earnings per common share24,249,714 26,366,324 24,131,017 26,354,979 Average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate diluted earnings per common share23,278,490 26,246,039 24,289,599 26,318,267 
Earnings per common shareEarnings per common shareEarnings per common share
BasicBasic$(0.08)$— $(0.13)$0.02 Basic$(0.06)$0.05 $(0.18)$0.07 
DilutedDiluted$(0.08)$— $(0.13)$0.02 Diluted$(0.06)$0.05 $(0.18)$0.07 
Excluded from the earnings per share calculation are anti-dilutive equity awards for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, totaling 1,490,0101,496,475 and 1,177,136,1,278,351, respectively. There were no securities or other contracts that had a dilutive effect forFor the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022.2022, anti-dilutive equity awards totaling 98,000 and 33,000, respectively, were excluded from the earnings per share calculation. Due to the Company’s net loss for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, the assumed vesting of outstanding restricted stock units had an antidilutive effect on diluted earnings per share.
NOTE 13 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
As defined in FASB ASC 855, “Subsequent Events,” subsequent events are events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or available to be issued. Financial statements are considered issued when they are widely distributed to stockholders and other financial statement users for general use and reliance in a form and format that complies with U.S. GAAP. The Company performed an evaluation and determined that there are no subsequent events to report.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This section is intended to assist in the understanding of the financial performance of the Company and its subsidiary through a discussion of our financial condition as of JuneSeptember 30, 2023, and our results of operations for the three and sixnine month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022. This section should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of the Company appearing in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not historical facts may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, which are based on certain current assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “plan,” “potential,” “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “target” and similar expressions.
Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations of management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements: inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins and yields, the fair value of financial instruments or our level of loan originations, or increase the level of defaults, losses and prepayments on loans we have made and make; adverse changes in the securities or secondary mortgage markets; changes in monetary or fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board; general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas, that are worse than expected; changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses; our ability to access cost-effective funding; fluctuations in real estate values and both residential and commercial real estate market conditions; demand for loans and deposits in our market area; our ability to implement and change our business strategies; competition among depository and other financial institutions; changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, including changes in regulatory fees, capital requirements and insurance premiums; the effects of the recent turmoil in the banking industry (including the failure of three financial institutions); changes in the quality or composition of our loan or investment portfolios; technological changes that may be more difficult or expensive than expected; a failure or breach of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, including cyber-attacks; the inability of third party providers to perform as expected; our ability to manage market risk, credit risk and operational risk in the current economic environment; our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities; our ability to successfully integrate into our operations any assets, liabilities, customers, systems and management personnel we may acquire and our ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames and any goodwill charges related there to; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; our ability to retain key employees; the current or anticipated impact of military conflict, terrorism or other geopolitical events; the impact of potential government shutdown; the ability of the U.S. Government to manage federal debt limits; and changes in the financial condition, results of operations or future prospects of issuers of securities that we own.
Because of these and other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, we do not undertake, and we specifically disclaim any obligation, to release publicly the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions. Our actual results could differ from these estimates.
On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted new accounting guidance, which requires entities to estimate and recognize an allowance for lifetime expected credit losses for loans and other financial assets measured at amortized cost. Previously, an allowance was recognized based on probable and reasonably estimable incurred losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. See Note 1 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further discussion of the Company’s accounting policies and methodologies for establishing the allowance and the liability for off-balance-sheet commitments beginning in 2023.
The allowance for credit losses is a critical accounting estimate for the following reasons:
estimates relating to the allowance for credit losses require management to project future loan performance, including cash flows, delinquencies, charge-offs and collateral values, based on a reasonable and supportable forecast period utilizing forward-looking economic scenarios in order to estimate potential credit losses;
the allowance for credit losses is influenced by factors outside of management’s control such as industry and business trends, geopolitical events and the effects of laws and regulations as well as economic conditions including, but not limited to, interest rates, housing prices, GDP, inflation and unemployment; and
judgment is required to determine whether the models used to generate the allowance for credit losses produce results that appropriately reflect a current estimate of lifetime expected credit losses.
Because management’s estimates of the allowance for credit losses involve a high degree of judgment, the subjectivity of the assumptions used and the potential for changes in the forecasted economic environment that could result in changes to the amount of the allowance recorded, there is uncertainty inherent in such estimates. Changes in these estimates could significantly impact the allowance and provision for credit losses.

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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022
General. The Company recorded a net loss of $1.8$1.4 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, compared to net income of $40 thousand$1.2 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022.
Interest Income. Interest income increased $4.9$3.8 million, or 32.9%23.2%, to $19.8$20.2 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 from $14.9$16.4 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, driven by increases in rates paidearned on allmost categories of interest-earning assets and an increase in the average balance of loans of $213.7$112.1 million. The yield on average interest-earning assets increased 7460 basis points to 3.93%3.97% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 from 3.19%3.37% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $7.1 million, to $8.9was $10.3 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 compared to $1.7$2.6 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, an increase of $7.7 million driven by increases in rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities and an increase in the average balance of FHLB advances. Average balances of FHLB advances and time deposits increased $244.4$151.7 million and $10.7$152.4 million, respectively, while the average balances of interest-bearing core deposits decreased $46.9$147.0 million when compared to the secondthird quarter of 2022. The cost of average interest-bearing liabilities increased 170180 basis points to 2.18%2.49% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 from 0.48%0.69% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022.
Net Interest Income. For the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022, net interest income was $10.9$9.9 million and $13.2$13.8 million, respectively. Net interest spread decreased 96120 basis points to 1.75%1.48% and net interest margin decreased 6690 basis points to 2.17%1.94%.
Provision for Credit Losses. The Company recorded a $143$717 thousand release of provision for credit losses for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, compared to a $594$419 thousand release of provision for loan losses for the same period of 2022. Under prior accounting guidance the release of provision in the third quarter of 2022 excluded the provision on commitments and letters of credit, which was recorded in non-interest expense. For JuneSeptember 30, 2023, the release of provision reflected a reserverelease of $514 thousand on loans of $273 thousand,and a release of $113$201 thousand on commitments and letters of credit anddue to the impact of the change in forecast on the loan portfolio, coupled with a $17decline in unused lines. In addition, the release of provision included a $2 thousand release on securities. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2023, the Allowance for Credit Losses (“ACL”) on loans as a percentage of total loans was 0.91%0.88%.
Total non-performing loans decreased by $31 thousand to $7.7 million at June 30, 2023 compared to $7.8 million at December 31, 2022.
Non-interest Income. Non-interest income decreased $114$430 thousand, or 23.1%53.8%, to $380$369 thousand for the three months ended June 30,third quarter of 2023 from $494$799 thousand for the three months ended June 30,third quarter of 2022. The decrease in non-interest income forfrom the three-monthprior year period ending June 30, 2023 werewas primarily related to loan prepayment fee activity and the absence of overdraft fees. Prepayment fees decreased $42$218 thousand. Beginning in November 2022, the Company no longer charges overdraft fees; therefore, there were no fees for the secondthird quarter of 2023, while these fees totaled $69$79 thousand for the secondthird quarter of 2022.
Non-interest Expense. Non-interest expense decreased $51 thousand$1.3 million to $13.0$12.4 million for the three months ended June 30,third quarter of 2023 when compared to the same period in 2022. Excluding the provision for commitments and letters of credit, which prior to January 1, 2023 was recorded in non-interest expense, non-interest expense decreased $159 thousand.$1.1 million. This decrease was primarily driven by a $212 thousand decrease in professional fees and a decreasedecreases of $69$793 thousand in compensation and benefits expenses and $366 thousand decrease in professional fees, partially offset by an increaseincreases of $210$183 thousand in occupancy and equipment an increase of $142 thousand in data processing and an increase of $132$165 thousand in the FDIC assessment.
Income Tax Expense. The Company’s current tax position reflects the previously established full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets. At JuneSeptember 30, 2023, the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets was $22.1$23.1 million. The Company did not record a tax benefit for the loss incurred during the current quarter due to the full valuation allowance required on its deferred tax assets. The secondthird quarter 2022 effective tax rate of 7.0%9.0% was a result of the taxable income produced during the prior year quarter, partially offset by the ability to utilize a portion of the net operating losses that were fully reserved.

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Average Balances and Yields
The following tables present information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities, the total dollar amounts of interest income and dividends from average interest-earning assets, the total dollar amounts of interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, and the resulting annualized average yields and costs. The yields and costs for the periods indicated are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balances of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented. Average balances have been calculated using daily balances. Non-accrual loans are included in average balances only. Loan originationThe amortization and accretion of deferred fees and costs are included in interest income on loans and are not material.
Three Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
 Average Balance Interest Average
Yield/Cost
 Average Balance Interest Average
Yield/Cost
 Average Balance Interest Average
Yield/Cost
 Average Balance Interest Average
Yield/Cost
(Dollar in thousands)(Dollar in thousands)
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Loans (1)Loans (1)$1,583,057 $16,481 4.18 %$1,369,389 $12,444 3.64 %Loans (1)$1,577,173 $16,728 4.21 %$1,465,114 $13,692 3.71 %
Mortgage-backed securitiesMortgage-backed securities174,398 967 2.22 %205,387 1,066 2.08 %Mortgage-backed securities170,326 840 1.96 %197,406 1,055 2.12 %
Other investment securitiesOther investment securities198,588 1,505 3.04 %208,958 1,144 2.20 %Other investment securities194,953 1,507 3.07 %204,506 1,230 2.39 %
FHLB stockFHLB stock22,832 342 6.00 %10,121 116 4.60 %FHLB stock21,047 456 8.60 %13,141 139 4.20 %
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents40,614 470 4.64 %74,242 108 0.58 %Cash and cash equivalents51,884 642 4.91 %49,163 256 2.07 %
Total interest-earning assets Total interest-earning assets2,019,489 19,765 3.93 %1,868,097 14,878 3.19 % Total interest-earning assets2,015,383 20,173 3.97 %1,929,330 16,372 3.37 %
Non-interest earning assets Non-interest earning assets56,280 68,003  Non-interest earning assets58,042 61,264 
Total assets Total assets$2,075,769 $1,936,100  Total assets$2,073,425 $1,990,594 
Liabilities and shareholders' equity:Liabilities and shareholders' equity:Liabilities and shareholders' equity:
NOW, savings, and money market depositsNOW, savings, and money market deposits$754,048 2,217 1.18 %$800,918 312 0.16 %NOW, savings, and money market deposits$684,228 $2,123 1.23 %$831,191 $759 0.36 %
Time depositsTime deposits442,547 2,956 2.68 %431,813 638 0.59 %Time deposits558,252 4,911 3.49 %405,823 665 0.65 %
Interest-bearing deposits Interest-bearing deposits1,196,595 5,173 1.73 %1,232,731 950 0.31 % Interest-bearing deposits1,242,480 7,034 2.25 %1,237,014 1,424 0.46 %
FHLB advancesFHLB advances432,137 3,686 3.42 %187,698 766 1.64 %FHLB advances395,359 3,263 3.27 %243,647 1,133 1.84 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities Total interest-bearing liabilities1,628,732 8,859 2.18 %1,420,429 1,716 0.48 % Total interest-bearing liabilities1,637,839 10,297 2.49 %1,480,661 2,557 0.69 %
Non-interest bearing depositsNon-interest bearing deposits26,914 48,763 Non-interest bearing deposits25,540 49,869 
Non-interest bearing otherNon-interest bearing other44,240 46,688 Non-interest bearing other44,628 48,103 
Total liabilities Total liabilities1,699,886 1,515,880  Total liabilities1,708,007 1,578,633 
Total shareholders' equityTotal shareholders' equity375,883 420,220 Total shareholders' equity365,418 411,961 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equityTotal liabilities and shareholders' equity$2,075,769 $1,936,100 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$2,073,425 $1,990,594 
Net interest incomeNet interest income$10,906 $13,162 Net interest income$9,876 $13,815 
Net interest rate spread (2)Net interest rate spread (2)1.75 %2.71 %Net interest rate spread (2)1.48 %2.68 %
Net interest margin (3)Net interest margin (3)2.17 %2.83 %Net interest margin (3)1.94 %2.84 %
(1) Average loan balances are net of deferred loan fees and costs, premiums and discounts and includesinclude non-accrual loans.
(2) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(3) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

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Comparison of Operating Results for the SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022
General. The Company recorded a net loss of $3.0$4.5 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, compared to net income of $593 thousand$1.8 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022.
Interest Income. For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022, interest income totaled $38.6$58.8 million and $28.5$44.8 million, respectively. This represents an increase of $10.1$13.9 million, or 35.6%31.1%, driven primarily by increases in rates earned on all categories of interest-earning assets and an increase in the average balance of loans of $243.0$198.9 million. The yield on average interest-earning assets was 3.87%3.91% and 3.09%3.18% for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, an increase of 7873 basis points from the prior period.
Interest Expense. For the first half ofnine months ended September 30, 2023, interest expense increased $12.4$20.1 million to $15.8$26.0 million when compared to the 2022 period due primarily to increases in rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities and an increase in the average balance of FHLB advances. FHLB advances for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 averaged $396.0$395.8 million as the Company borrowed to fund loan growth and to replace deposit outflows. Average deposit balances decreased $15.7$5.2 million when compared to the 2022 period. The cost of average interest-bearing liabilities increased 150160 basis points to 1.98%2.15% for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 from 0.48%0.55% for the same period in 2022.
Net Interest Income. Net interest income was $22.8$32.7 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 compared to $25.1$38.9 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, a $2.3$6.2 million decrease. Net interest spread was 1.89%1.76% for the first half ofnine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 2.62%2.64%, a decrease of 7388 basis points. For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022, the net interest margin was 2.29%2.18% and 2.72%2.76%, respectively, a decrease of 4358 basis points.
Provision for Credit Losses. The Company recorded a release of provision for credit losses totaled $120totaling $597 thousand for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 compared toand a release of provision for loan losses of $358$777 thousand for the same period ofin 2022. The provision on loans totaled $362 thousand and there was no provision for securities, while the Company recorded a recoveryrelease of provision foron commitments and letters of credit, of $242loans and securities totaled $443 thousand, $152 thousand and $2 thousand, respectively, for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023.
Non-interest Income. For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022, non-interest income was $864 thousand$1.2 million and $1.4$2.2 million, respectively. The decrease of $557$987 thousand, or 39.2%44.5%, was primarily due to the reduction in prepayment fees of $540$758 thousand. In addition, there were no overdraft fees for the first half ofnine months ended September 30, 2023, while these fees totaled $138$218 thousand for the same period in 2022.
Non-interest Expense. Non-interest expense totaled $26.6$39.0 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, an increasea decrease of $390$885 thousand from the same period in 2022. Excluding the provision for commitments and letters of credit, which prior to January 1, 2023 was recorded in non-interest expense, non-interest expense increased $112decreased $993 thousand. The increasedecrease was primarily driven by a $718decreases in professional fees and advertising expenses of $889 thousand increase in compensation and benefits expenses, $311$759 thousand, increaserespectively, partially offset by increases of $494 thousand in occupancy and equipment $265expense, $179 thousand increase in data processing and a $159$324 thousand increase in FDIC assessment. These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $719 thousand in advertising expenses and a $523 thousand decrease in professional fees.
Income Tax Expense. The Company’s current tax position reflects the previously established full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets. At JuneSeptember 30, 2023, the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets was $22.1$23.1 million. The Company did not record a tax benefit for the loss incurred during the current quarter dueyear to thedate period because a full valuation allowance was required on its deferred tax assets. The effective tax rate for the first halfnine months of 2022 was 8.1%8.7% and was the result of the taxable income produced during the first half ofnine months ended September 30, 2022, partially offset by the ability to utilize a portion of the net operating losses that were fully reserved.

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Average Balances and Yields
The following tables present information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities, the total dollar amounts of interest income and dividends from average interest-earning assets, the total dollar amounts of interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, and the resulting annualized average yields and costs. The yields and costs for the periods indicated are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balances of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented. Average balances have been calculated using daily balances. Non-accrual loans are included in average balances only. Loan originationThe amortization and accretion of deferred fees and costs are included in interest income on loans and are not material.
Six Months Ended June 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
 Average Balance Interest Average
Yield/Cost
 Average Balance Interest Average
Yield/Cost
 Average Balance Interest Average
Yield/Cost
 Average Balance Interest Average
Yield/Cost
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Loans (1)Loans (1)$1,568,170 $32,050 4.12 %$1,325,134 $24,100 3.67 %Loans (1)$1,571,204 $48,778 4.15 %$1,372,306 $37,792 3.68 %
Mortgage-backed securitiesMortgage-backed securities176,987 1,949 2.22 %188,742 1,788 1.91 %Mortgage-backed securities174,742 2,789 2.13 %191,662 2,842 1.98 %
Other investment securitiesOther investment securities198,827 3,017 3.06 %203,756 2,164 2.14 %Other investment securities197,522 4,523 3.06 %204,009 3,395 2.22 %
FHLB stockFHLB stock21,494 649 6.09 %10,032 232 4.66 %FHLB stock21,343 1,106 6.93 %11,080 371 4.48 %
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents43,556 932 4.31 %131,158 188 0.29 %Cash and cash equivalents46,363 1,574 4.54 %103,526 444 0.57 %
Total interest-earning assets Total interest-earning assets2,009,034 38,597 3.87 %1,858,822 28,472 3.09 % Total interest-earning assets2,011,174 58,770 3.91 %1,882,583 44,844 3.18 %
Non-interest earning assets Non-interest earning assets56,112 72,945  Non-interest earning assets56,762 69,008 
Total assets Total assets$2,065,146 $1,931,767  Total assets$2,067,936 $1,951,591 
Liabilities and shareholders' equity:Liabilities and shareholders' equity:Liabilities and shareholders' equity:
NOW, savings, and money market depositsNOW, savings, and money market deposits780,362 4,227 1.09 %780,609 548 0.14 %NOW, savings, and money market deposits$753,419 $6,350 1.13 %$799,762 $1,323 0.22 %
Time depositsTime deposits429,465 5,100 2.39 %444,889 1,284 0.58 %Time deposits472,866 10,011 2.83 %431,724 1,933 0.60 %
Interest-bearing deposits Interest-bearing deposits1,209,827 9,327 1.55 %1,225,498 1,832 0.30 % Interest-bearing deposits1,226,285 16,361 1.78 %1,231,486 3,256 0.35 %
FHLB advancesFHLB advances396,025 6,423 3.27 %186,605 1,539 1.66 %FHLB advances395,800 9,686 3.27 %205,828 2,672 1.74 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities Total interest-bearing liabilities1,605,852 15,750 1.98 %1,412,103 3,371 0.48 % Total interest-bearing liabilities1,622,085 26,047 2.15 %1,437,314 5,928 0.55 %
Non-interest bearing depositsNon-interest bearing deposits30,091 46,213 Non-interest bearing deposits23,092 45,338 
Non-interest bearing otherNon-interest bearing other44,543 47,482 Non-interest bearing other44,572 47,691 
Total liabilities Total liabilities1,680,486 1,505,798  Total liabilities1,689,749 1,530,343 
Total shareholders' equityTotal shareholders' equity384,660 425,969 Total shareholders' equity378,187 421,248 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equityTotal liabilities and shareholders' equity$2,065,146 $1,931,767 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$2,067,936 $1,951,591 
Net interest incomeNet interest income$22,847 $25,101 Net interest income$32,723 $38,916 
Net interest rate spread (2)Net interest rate spread (2)1.89 %2.62 %Net interest rate spread (2)1.76 %2.64 %
Net interest margin (3)Net interest margin (3)2.29 %2.72 %Net interest margin (3)2.18 %2.76 %
(1) Average loan balances are net of deferred loan fees and costs, premiums and discounts and includesinclude non-accrual loans.
(2) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
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Comparison of Financial Condition at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022
Total Assets. Total assets increased $37.2$17.2 million, or 1.8%0.8%, to $2.08$2.06 billion at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 from $2.04 billion at December 31, 2022.
Cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents increased $4.6$11.2 million, or 11%27%, to $45.8$52.4 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 from $41.2 million at December 31, 2022 as the Company maintained additional cash on hand ahead of anticipated loan closings.2022.
Securities and other investments. Securities available-for-sale decreased $13.3$30.6 million, or 4.2%9.7%, to $300.9$283.6 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 from $314.2 million at December 31, 2022, due to amortization, maturities and maturities.calls. In addition, the unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities increased by $5.7 million. Held-to-maturity securities totaled $33.4$33.3 million and $33.7 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Other investments increased $4.4 million to $20.4$20.5 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 due to an increase in the Federal Home Loan Bank stock held by the Company.
Gross Loans. Gross loans held for investment increased $36.6$25.9 million, or 2.4%2%, to $1.58$1.57 billion at JuneSeptember 30, 2023, from $1.55 billion at December 31, 2022. Non-residentialConstruction and land loans increased $27.3 million and non-residential real estate loans increased $20.9$20.3 million, construction and landwhile residential one-to-four family loans increased $18.0 million, multifamily loans increased $6.7 million and commercial and industrial increased $5.1decreased $29.9 million. LoanYear-to-date 2023 loan fundings totaled $80.0$97.1 million, including originations of $26.0$27.4 million in non-residential real estate loans, $18.4$27.6 million in construction loans and $17.3 million in multifamily loans. In addition, $6.8 million of conforming residential mortgages in New Jersey were purchased during the period.
The following table presents loans at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 allocated by loan category:
June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Residential one-to-four familyResidential one-to-four family$580,396 $594,521 Residential one-to-four family$567,384 $594,521 
MultifamilyMultifamily696,956 690,278 Multifamily689,966 690,278 
Non-residential real estateNon-residential real estate237,247 216,394 Non-residential real estate236,325 216,394 
Construction and landConstruction and land36,032 17,990 Construction and land45,064 17,990 
Junior liensJunior liens21,338 18,477 Junior liens22,297 18,477 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial9,743 4,682 Commercial and industrial9,904 4,682 
Consumer and otherConsumer and other33 38 Consumer and other50 38 
Total loansTotal loans1,581,745 1,542,380 Total loans1,570,990 1,542,380 
Deferred fees, costs, premiums and discounts, net (1)Deferred fees, costs, premiums and discounts, net (1)— 2,747 Deferred fees, costs, premiums and discounts, net (1)— 2,747 
Total loansTotal loans1,581,745 1,545,127 Total loans1,570,990 1,545,127 
Less: Allowance for credit lossesLess: Allowance for credit losses14,413 13,400 Less: Allowance for credit losses13,872 13,400 
Loans receivable, netLoans receivable, net$1,567,332 $1,531,727 Loans receivable, net$1,557,118 $1,531,727 
(1) Deferred fees, costs, premiums and discounts, net, at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 are reflected in the respective loan categories as a result of the adoption of ASU 2016-13.
The table below presents the balance of non-performing loans on the dates indicated:
June 30, 2023December 31, 2022September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Residential one-to-four familyResidential one-to-four family$7,460 $7,498 Residential one-to-four family$5,889 $7,498 
MultifamilyMultifamily160 182 Multifamily153 182 
Commercial and industrial (including PPP)65 35 
Junior liensJunior liens51 52 Junior liens50 52 
Commercial and industrialCommercial and industrial47 35 
Total non-performing loansTotal non-performing loans$7,736 $7,767 Total non-performing loans6,139 7,767 
Other real estate ownedOther real estate owned593 — 
Total non-performing assetsTotal non-performing assets$6,732 $7,767 

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Total Deposits. Total deposits were $1.27$1.25 billion at JuneSeptember 30, 2023, a decrease of $21.6$35.8 million, or 1.68%2.77%, from December 31, 2022. Checking and savings accounts decreased $126.4$191.9 million, or 14.5%22.0%, to $746.2$680.7 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 from $872.6 million at December 31, 2022. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in time deposits of $104.8$156.1 million, or 25.2%37.5%, to $521.1$572.4 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 from $416.3 million at December 31, 2022. The increase in time deposits includes $50.0 million of brokered deposits. Uninsured and uncollateralized deposits to third party customers were $172.5$127.3 million, or 14%10% of total deposits, at the end of the quarter.
The following table presents the totals of deposit accounts by account type, at the dates shown below:
June 30, 2023December 31, 2022September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Non-interest bearing depositsNon-interest bearing deposits$26,067 $37,907 Non-interest bearing deposits$23,787 $37,907 
NOW and demand accounts (1)NOW and demand accounts (1)404,407 410,937 NOW and demand accounts (1)378,268 410,937 
Savings (1)Savings (1)315,713 423,758 Savings (1)278,665 423,758 
Core depositsCore deposits746,187 872,602 Core deposits680,720 872,602 
Time depositsTime deposits521,074 416,260 Time deposits572,384 416,260 
Total depositsTotal deposits$1,267,261 $1,288,862 Total deposits$1,253,104 $1,288,862 
(1) Money market accounts are included within the NOW and demand accounts and Savings captions.
Borrowings. The Company had $399.5$402.5 million of borrowings at JuneSeptember 30, 2023, an increase of $89.0$92.0 million, or 28.7%29.6% from $310.5 million at December 31, 2022. Our borrowings consistedBorrowings consist solely of Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances. Of that total, $209.0 million are associated with longer-dated swap agreements. See Note 8, Derivatives and Hedging Activities, of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in “Item 1- Financial Statements.”
During 2023, the Company executed $100.0 million of hedges on interest rates with maturities ranging from three to five years. The Company’s hedging program aims to reduce the Company’s sensitivity to interest rate by locking in spread.
Total Shareholders’ Equity. Total shareholders’ equity decreased by $27.2$34.6 million, or 6.9%8.8%, to $366.5$359.1 million at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 compared to $393.7 million at December 31, 2022. The decrease was primarily driven by the repurchase of treasury shares. The Company repurchased approximately 2.763.06 million shares at a weighted average cost of $10.04$9.99 per share.
Off-Balance Sheet. To help manage our interest rate position, the Company had $259.0 million in interest rate hedges at September 30, 2023, with a weighted average duration of 3.4 years and a weighted average rate of 2.52%. This represents an increase of $150.0 million from December 31, 2022, when we had $109.0 million in interest rate hedges with a weighted average duration of 4.2 years and a weighted average rate of 3.15%. See Note 8, Derivatives and Hedging Activities, of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in “Item 1- Financial Statements.”
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
Qualitative Analysis. Our most significant form of market risk is interest rate risk because, as a financial institution, the majority of our assets and liabilities are sensitive to changes in interest rates. Therefore, a principal part of our operations is to manage interest rate risk and limit the exposure of our balance sheet and results of operations to changes in market interest rates. Our ALCO/Investment Committee, which consists of members of management, is responsible for evaluating the interest rate risk inherent in our assets and liabilities, for determining the level of risk that is appropriate, given our business strategy, operating environment, capital, liquidity and performance objectives, and for managing this risk consistent with the policy and guidelines approved by our board of directors. We currently utilize a modeling program, on a quarterly basis, to evaluate our sensitivity to changing interest rates, given our business strategy, operating environment, capital, liquidity and performance objectives, and for managing this risk consistent with the guidelines approved by the board of directors.
We have sought to manage our interest rate risk in order to minimize the exposure of our earnings and capital to changes in interest rates. We have implemented the following strategies to manage our interest rate risk: growing target deposit accounts, such as small business accounts; utilizing our investment securities portfolio and interest rate swaps as part of our balance sheet asset and liability and interest rate risk management strategy to reduce the impact of movements in interest rates on net interest income and economic value of equity, which can create temporary valuation adjustments to equity in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income; continuing the diversification of our loan portfolio by adding more commercial loans, which typically have shorter maturities and/or balloon payments.

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By following these strategies, we believe that we are positioned to react to increases and decreases in market interest rates.
Other than cash flow hedging on interest expense, we generally do not engage in hedging activities such as engaging in futures or options, or investing in high-risk mortgage derivatives such as collateralized mortgage obligation residual interests, real estate mortgage investment conduit residual interests or stripped mortgage-backed securities.
The Company has entered into derivative financial instruments to reduce risk associated with interest rate volatility by matching asset maturities and liability maturities. These derivatives had an aggregate notional amount of $209.0$259.0 million as of JuneSeptember 30, 2023.
Quantitative Analysis. We compute amounts by which the net present value of our cash flow from assets, liabilities and off-balance-sheet items would change in the event of a range of assumed changes in market interest rates. The economic value of equity (“EVE”) analysis estimates the change in the net present value (“NPV”) of assets and liabilities and off-balance-sheet contracts over a range of immediate rate shock interest rate scenarios. This model uses a discounted cash flow analysis and an option-based pricing approach to measure the interest rate sensitivity of net portfolio value. The model estimates the economic value of each type of asset, liability and off-balance-sheet contract under the assumption that the United States Treasury yield curve increases or decreases instantaneously by 100 to 200 basis points in 100 basis point increments. A basis point equals one-hundredth of one percent, and 100 basis points equals one percent. An increase in interest rates from 3% to 4% would mean, for example, a 100-basis point increase in the “Basis Point Change in Interest Rates” column below.
The following table sets forth, at JuneSeptember 30, 2023, the calculation of the estimated changes to the Bank’s net interest income, at the Bank level, that would result from the specified immediate changes in the United States Treasury yield curve. For purposes of this table, 100 basis points equals 1%.
Net Interest IncomeNet Interest Income
Change in Interest Rates (basis points)Change in Interest Rates (basis points)AmountChangePercentChange in Interest Rates (basis points)AmountChangePercent
(Dollars in Thousands)(Dollars in Thousands)
+200+200$47,541 $(1,281)(2.6)%+200$48,138 $(587)(1.2)%
+100+10048,194 (628)(1.3)+10048,436 (289)(0.6)
0048,822 — — 048,725 — — 
-100-10050,063 1,241 2.5 -10050,085 1,360 2.8 
-200-20050,726 1,904 3.9 -20050,268 1,543 3.2 
The following table sets forth, at JuneSeptember 30, 2023, the calculation of the estimated changes in our net portfolio value, at the Bank level, that would result from the specified immediate changes in the United States Treasury yield curve. For purposes of this table, 100 basis points equals 1%.
EVEEVENPV as a Percent of Portfolio Value of Assets
Change in Interest Rates (basis points)Change in Interest Rates (basis points)Estimated EVEEstimated Increase (Decrease)NPV as a Percent of Portfolio Value of AssetsChange in Interest Rates (basis points)Estimated EVEEstimated Increase (Decrease)
AmountPercentNPV RatioChangeAmountPercentNPV RatioChange
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
+200+200$12,998 $(81,091)(86.2)%0.6 %(3.9)+200$7,890 $(76,453)(90.7)%0.4 %(3.7)
+100+10052,720 (41,369)(44.0)2.5 (2.0)+10045,245 (39,098)(46.4)2.2 (1.9)
0094,089 — — 4.5 — 084,343 — — 4.1 — 
-100-100136,337 42,248 44.9 6.6 2.0 -100123,910 39,567 46.9 6.0 1.9 
-200-200178,358 84,269 89.6 8.6 4.1 -200163,183 78,841 93.5 7.9 3.8 
The tables above indicates that at JuneSeptember 30, 2023, in the event of an instantaneous 100 basis point increase in interest rates, we would experience a 44%46% decrease in EVE. In the event of an instantaneous 100 basis point decrease in interest rates, we would experience a 45%47% increase in EVE.

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Certain short comings are inherent in the methodologies used in the above interest rate risk measurements. Modeling changes require making certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. The above tables assume that the composition of our interest sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the date indicated remains constant uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration or repricing of specific assets and liabilities. Accordingly, although the table provides an indication of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, the data does not reflect any actions we may take in response to changes in interest rates. In addition, such measurements are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on our NPV and will differ from actual results.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term and long-term nature. Our primary sources of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan repayments, maturities and sales of securities, borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and securities sold under agreements to repurchase. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows, calls of investment securities and borrowed funds and prepayments on loans are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.
Management regularly adjusts our investments in liquid assets based upon an assessment of (1) expected loan demand, (2) expected deposit flows, (3) yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities, and (4) the objectives of our interest-rate risk and investment policies.
The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (“NJDOBI”) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). At June 30, 2023, the Bank exceeded all applicable regulatory capital requirements, and was considered “well capitalized” under regulatory guidelines.
 ActualMinimum Capital AdequacyFor Classification With Capital BufferFor Classification as Well Capitalized
AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
(Dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2023
Common equity tier 1$298,101 20.25 %$66,246 4.50 %$103,049 7.00 %$95,689 6.50 %
Tier 1 capital298,101 20.25 %88,328 6.00 %125,131 8.50 %117,771 8.00 %
Total capital313,319 21.28 %117,771 8.00 %154,574 10.50 %147,214 10.00 %
Tier 1 (leverage) capital298,101 14.20 %83,985 4.00 %N/AN/A104,981 5.00 %
December 31, 2022
Common equity tier 1$298,132 20.85 %$64,348 4.50 %$100,097 7.00 %$92,947 6.50 %
Tier 1 capital298,132 20.85 %85,797 6.00 %121,546 8.50 %114,396 8.00 %
Total capital313,221 21.90 %114,396 8.00 %150,145 10.50 %142,995 10.00 %
Tier 1 (leverage) capital298,132 14.61 %81,611 4.00 %N/AN/A102,013 5.00 %

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At JuneSeptember 30, 2023, we had outstandingno commitments to originate loans of $2.0 million and unused lines of credit of $99.1totaled $107.7 million. We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds available to meet our current loan origination and lines of credit commitments. Certificates of deposit that are scheduled to mature in less than one year from JuneSeptember 30, 2023 totaled $480.6$536.0 million. Management expects, based on historical experience, that a deposit relationship will be retained with a substantial portion of certificate holders. However, if a substantial portion of these deposits is not retained, we may utilize Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances or raise interest rates on deposits to attract new accounts, which may result in higher levels of interest expense. Available borrowing capacity at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 was $363.0$343.6 million with Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, a $30.0 million line of credit with a correspondent bank and a $2.5 million line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Total available borrowing capacity is 2.33.0 times total uninsured and uncollateralized deposits.deposits to third-party customers. The estimated fair market value of unencumbered securities totaled $334.2$305.8 million or 98.7%98.1% of the portfolio at JuneSeptember 30, 2023.
We are a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to originate loans, unused lines of credit and standby letters of credit, which involve elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. Our exposure to credit loss is represented by the contractual amount of the instruments. We use the same credit policies in making commitments that we do for on-balance sheet instruments. Management believes that our current sources of liquidity are more than sufficient to fulfill our obligations as of JuneSeptember 30, 2023 pursuant to off-balance-sheet arrangements and contractual obligations.

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The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (“NJDOBI”) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). At September 30, 2023, the Bank exceeded all applicable regulatory capital requirements, and was considered “well capitalized” under regulatory guidelines.
 ActualMinimum Capital AdequacyFor Classification With Capital BufferFor Classification as Well Capitalized
AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2023
Common equity tier 1$298,111 20.26 %$66,200 4.50 %$102,977 7.00 %$95,622 6.50 %
Tier 1 capital298,111 20.26 %88,266 6.00 %125,044 8.50 %117,688 8.00 %
Total capital312,586 21.25 %117,688 8.00 %154,466 10.50 %147,111 10.00 %
Tier 1 (leverage) capital298,111 14.22 %83,872 4.00 % N/AN/A104,841 5.00 %
December 31, 2022
Common equity tier 1$298,132 20.85 %$64,348 4.50 %$100,097 7.00 %$92,947 6.50 %
Tier 1 capital298,132 20.85 %85,797 6.00 %121,546 8.50 %114,396 8.00 %
Total capital313,221 21.90 %114,396 8.00 %150,145 10.50 %142,995 10.00 %
Tier 1 (leverage) capital298,132 14.61 %81,611 4.00 % N/AN/A102,013 5.00 %
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not engaged in any legal proceedings of a material nature at the present time. The Company is subject to various legal actions arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of these legal actions is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
ITEM 1.A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed herein and in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and our most recent prior Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which could materially affect the Company’s business, financial condition, or future operating results. The risks described in this report and in the Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks presently facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Company, or currently deemed to be immaterial, also may materially adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition, and/or operating results. There have been no material changes in risk factors from those identified in the Annual Report on Form 10-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.


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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES. USE OF PROCEEDS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
The following table reports information regarding repurchases of our common stock during the quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, and the stock repurchase plans approved by our Boardboard of Directors.directors.
PeriodTotal Number of Shares Purchased (1)Average Price paid Per ShareAs part of Publicly Announced Plans or ProgramsYet to be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)
April722,071 9.79722,071 1,296,026 
May711,642 9.14711,642 584,384 
June458,347 10.34458,347 126,037 
Total1,892,060 $9.681,892,060 
PeriodTotal Number of Shares Purchased (1)Average Price paid Per ShareAs part of Publicly Announced Plans or ProgramsYet to be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)
July125,787 10.01125,787 250 
August56,981 9.5756,981 1,211,651 
September115,442 8.93115,442 1,096,209 
Total298,210 $9.51298,210 
(1) On July 20, 2022, the Company adopted a program to repurchase up to 2,852,250 shares, or 10%, of its outstanding common stock. As of June 30, 2023, all shares authorized for repurchase pursuant to this program have been repurchased. On April 19, 2023, the Company adopted a program to repurchase up to 1,335,126 shares, or 5%, of its outstanding common stock. As of September 30, 2023, all shares authorized pursuant to this program have been repurchased. On August 16, 2023, the Company adopted its third repurchase program, which authorized the purchase of 5%, or 1,268,382 shares, of its outstanding common stock commencing upon the completion of the Company’s existingsecond stock repurchase program. Thisprogram on August 17, 2023. The third repurchase program has no expiration date.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not Applicable.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not Applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Not Applicable.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
The following exhibits are either filed as part of this report or are incorporated herein by reference:
101The following materials from the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, formatted in Inline XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (ii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets; (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholder’s Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

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

BLUE FOUNDRY BANCORP


Dated:August 11,November 13, 2023By:/s/ James D. Nesci
James D. Nesci
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Dated:August 11,November 13, 2023By:/s/ Kelly Pecoraro
Kelly Pecoraro
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
         




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