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

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2017September 30, 2018

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


Commission File Number 333-221912001-38456

Columbia Financial, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
 
22-3504946
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
   
19-01 Route 208 North, Fair Lawn, New Jersey
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
07410
(Zip Code)

(800) 522-4167
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
¨ý Yes ý¨ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
ý Yes ¨ No

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

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.
ý Yes ¨ No

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

Ten115,889,175 shares of the Registrant's common stock, par value of $0.01 per share, were issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2017.November 14, 2018.
 

COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)
Index to Form 10-Q
Item NumberPage Number
   
PART I.Financial Information 
   
Item 1.Financial Statements 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 (unaudited) and September 30, 2017
 
Consolidated Statements of IncomeOperations for the three and nine months ended December 31,September 30, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 (unaudited)
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and nine months ended December 31,September 30, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 (unaudited)
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder's Equity for the threenine months ended December 31,September 30, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 (unaudited)
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the threenine months ended December 31,September 30, 2018 and 2017 and December 31, 2016 (unaudited)
 
   
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
   
PART II. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Item 6. Exhibit
   
 
   
 




COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)
Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)
(Audited)

December 31,
September 30,September 30, December 31,

2017
20172018 2017

(In thousands)(In thousands)
Assets



 
Cash and cash equivalents$65,334

$100,914
Cash and cash at banks$54,706
 $65,334
Short-term investments164

61
128
 164
Total cash and cash equivalents65,498

100,975
54,834
 65,498





 
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value710,570

557,176
987,076
 710,570
Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of $236,125 and $131,822 at December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, respectively)239,618

132,939
Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of $251,417 and $236,125 at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively)264,184
 239,618
Federal Home Loan Bank stock44,664

35,844
56,532
 44,664
Loans held-for-sale, at fair value1,860
 
Loans receivable, net4,400,470

4,307,623
4,843,297
 4,400,470
Accrued interest receivable15,915

14,687
18,594
 15,915
Real estate owned959

393
251
 959
Office properties and equipment, net42,620

40,835
48,671
 42,620
Bank-owned life insurance150,521

149,432
183,145
 150,521
Goodwill and intangible assets5,997

6,019
5,940
 5,997
Other assets89,668

83,405
103,469
 89,668
Total assets$5,766,500

$5,429,328
$6,567,853
 $5,766,500





 
Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity


Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
Liabilities:



 
Deposits$4,263,315

$4,123,428
$4,372,345
 $4,263,315
Borrowings929,057

733,043
1,135,730
 929,057
Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance25,563

27,118
32,732
 25,563
Accrued expenses and other liabilities76,495

69,825
80,000
 76,495
Total liabilities5,294,430

4,953,414
5,620,807
 5,294,430





 
Stockholder's equity:


Stockholders' equity:
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 10,000,000 shares; none issued and outstanding at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017
 
Common stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 500,000,000 shares; 115,889,175 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2018 and 0 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 20171,159
 
Additional paid-in capital526,716
 
Retained earnings537,480

522,094
545,349
 537,480
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax(65,410)
(46,180)
Total stockholder's equity472,070

475,914
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity$5,766,500

$5,429,328
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(81,770) (65,410)
Unallocated common stock held by the Employee Stock Ownership Plan(44,408) 
Total stockholders' equity947,046
 472,070
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$6,567,853
 $5,766,500




   
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.




COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank, MHC)
Consolidated Statements of IncomeOperations (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except for per share data)
Three Months Ended
December 31,
2017 2016
(In thousands)Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
   2018 2017 2018 2017
Interest and dividend income:


       
Loans receivable$43,043

$39,374
$48,585
 $42,891
 $138,291
 $125,474
Securities available-for-sale5,074

4,307
6,651
 4,164
 17,987
 12,856
Securities held-to-maturity381


1,798
 68
 5,253
 68
Federal funds and interest earning deposits103

34
44
 185
 1,116
 274
Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends567

413
617
 512
 1,861
 1,426
Total interest and dividend income49,168

44,128
57,695
 47,820
 164,508
 140,098
Interest expense:


       
Deposits7,632

6,216
10,420
 6,911
 27,713
 19,366
Borrowings4,609

4,508
6,692
 4,949
 16,134
 14,357
Total interest expense12,241

10,724
17,112
 11,860
 43,847
 33,723




       
Net interest income36,927

33,404
40,583
 35,960
 120,661
 106,375




       
Provision for loan losses3,400


1,500
 5,676
 5,900
 6,426




       
Net interest income after provision for loan losses33,527

33,404
39,083
 30,284
 114,761
 99,949




       
Non-interest income:


       
Demand deposit account fees960

851
1,000
 982
 2,920
 2,818
Bank-owned life insurance1,089

1,087
1,309
 1,091
 3,865
 3,849
Title insurance fees1,018

1,337
1,189
 910
 3,218
 2,826
Loan fees and service charges542

452
616
 519
 1,537
 1,577
(Loss) gain on securities transactions, net(60)
411
Gain on sale of loans receivable, net

409
(Loss) Gain on securities transactions, net
 (2,099) 116
 (2,099)
(Loss) Gain on sale of loans receivable, net
 (959) 15
 (789)
(Loss) Gain on sale of real estate owned(32) (3) (45) 245
Other non-interest income1,125

960
1,208
 1,189
 3,654
 3,839
Total non-interest income4,674

5,507
5,290
 1,630
 15,280
 12,266




       
Non-interest expense:


       
Compensation and employee benefits expense15,621

15,010
16,654
 16,700
 49,928
 47,983
Occupancy expense3,386

3,222
3,529
 3,380
 10,763
 10,276
Federal insurance premiums expense414

412
503
 415
 1,404
 1,240
Advertising expense1,408

711
1,003
 1,564
 3,142
 3,367
Professional fees expense398

219
341
 577
 954
 1,135
Data processing expense595

531
630
 570
 1,944
 1,714
Charitable contributions60

120
Charitable contribution to foundation
 3,251
 34,767
 3,510
Other non-interest expense3,659

3,827
3,930
 3,749
 11,470
 10,770
Total non-interest expense25,541

24,052
26,590
 30,206
 114,372
 79,995




       
Income before income tax expense12,660

14,859
17,783
 1,708
 15,669
 32,220




       
Income tax expense8,982

4,866
6,956
 194
 7,800
 11,140




       
Net income$3,678

$9,993
$10,827
 $1,514
 $7,869
 $21,080




       
Basic and diluted earnings per share$0.10
 N/A
 $0.07
 N/A
Weighted average shares outstanding111,391,704
 N/A
 111,372,033
 N/A
       
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.    


COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

Three Months Ended
December 31,

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

(In thousands)2018 2017 2018 2017




       
Net income$3,678

$9,993
$10,827
 $1,514
 $7,869
 $21,080




       
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:


       
Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale(3,039)
(15,207)
Accretion of unrealized loss on securities reclassified as held-to-maturity(58)

Reclassification adjustment for (loss) gain included in net income(47)
264
Unrealized (losses) gains on securities available-for-sale(5,358) 3,266
 (18,186) 5,399
Accretion of unrealized gain on securities reclassified as held-to-maturity(11) (258) (12) (258)
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income3
 
 90
 

(3,144)
(14,943)(5,366) 3,008
 (18,108) 5,141




       
Derivatives, net of tax


       
Unrealized gain on swap contracts164


1,240
 93
 1,746
 62

164


1,240
 93
 1,746
 62




       
Employee benefit plans, net of tax:


       
Amortization of prior service cost included in net income(43)
(18)
 
 98
 (1)
Reclassification adjustment of actuarial net loss included in net income(103)
5

 25
 519
 1,379
Change in funded status of retirement obligations(16,104)
152
(1,908) 14,832
 (615) 13,401

(16,250)
139
(1,908) 14,857
 2
 14,779




       
Total other comprehensive loss(19,230)
(14,804)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income(6,034) 17,958
 (16,360) 19,982




       
Total comprehensive loss, net of tax$(15,552)
$(4,811)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax$4,793
 $19,472
 $(8,491) $41,062




       
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.    



COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder'sStockholders' Equity (Unaudited)


Retained Earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Total stockholder's equityCommon stock Additional paid-in-capital Retained earnings Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax Unallocated common stock held by the employee stock ownership plan Total stockholders' equity

(In thousands)(In thousands)






           
Balance at September 30, 2016$491,022

$(51,358)
$439,664
Balance at December 31, 2016$
 $
 $501,014
 $(66,162) $
 $434,852
Net income
 
 21,080
 
 
 21,080
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 19,982
 
 19,982
Balance at September 30, 2017$
 $
 $522,094
 $(46,180) $
 $475,914
           
Balance at December 31, 2017$
 $
 $537,480
 $(65,410) $
 $472,070
Net income9,993



9,993

 
 7,869
 
 
 7,869
Other comprehensive loss

(14,804)
(14,804)
 
 
 (16,360) 
 (16,360)
Balance at December 31, 2016501,015

(66,162)
434,853






Balance at September 30, 2017522,094

(46,180)
475,914
Net income3,678



3,678
Other comprehensive loss

(7,522)
(7,522)
Reclassification of tax effects resulting from the adoption of ASU No. 2018-02$11,708

$(11,708)
$
Balance at December 31, 2017$537,480

$(65,410)
$472,070
Issuance of common stock to Columbia Bank, MHC626
 
 
 
 
 626
Issuance of common stock in initial public offering498
 491,304
 
 
 
 491,802
Issuance of shares to Columbia Bank Foundation35
 34,732
 
 
 
 34,767
Purchase of Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares
 
 
 
 (45,428) (45,428)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares committed to be released
 680
 
 
 1,020
 1,700
Balance at September 30, 2018$1,159
 $526,716
 $545,349
 $(81,770) $(44,408) $947,046






           
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.



COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned SubsidiaryConsolidated Statements of Columbia Bank MHC)Cash Flows (Unaudited)
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
  
Net income$7,869
 $21,080
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
Amortization of deferred loan origination fees and costs1,420
 945
Net amortization of premiums and discounts on securities1,017
 1,294
Amortization on mortgage servicing rights57
 76
Amortization of debt issuance costs890
 40
Depreciation and amortization of office properties and equipment2,748
 2,686
Provision for loan losses5,900
 6,426
(Gain) Loss on securities transactions, net(116) 2,099
(Gain) Loss on sale of loans receivable, net(15) 789
Loss (gain) on real estate owned, net45
 (245)
Gain on disposal of office properties and equipment
 (14)
Deferred tax expense6,764
 11,482
Increase in accrued interest receivable(2,679) (629)
Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance(3,435) (3,196)
Increase in other assets(13,801) (14,955)
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities3,505
 (1,496)
Contribution of common stock to Columbia Bank Foundation34,767
 
Employee stock ownership plan expense1,700
 
Net cash provided by operating activities46,636
 26,382
    
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
Proceeds from sales/calls of securities available-for-sale11,513
 129,335
Proceeds from principal pay downs / maturities on securities available-for-sale49,446
 51,411
Proceeds from principal pay downs / maturities on securities held-to-maturity6,846
 769
Purchases of securities available-for-sale(361,263) (149,506)
Purchases of securities held-to-maturity(31,639) (30,484)
Proceeds from sales of loans receivable3,695
 77,776
Purchases of loan receivables(4,715) (11,059)
Loan originations, net of principal payments(451,223) (291,173)
Purchase of bank-owned life insurance(30,000) (4,500)
Proceeds from bank-owned life insurance811
 977
Proceeds from sales of Federal Home Loan Bank stock51,676
 24,351
Purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank stock(63,544) (23,862)
Proceeds from sales of office properties and equipment
 17
Additions to office properties and equipment(8,799) (5,607)
Proceeds from sales of real estate owned914
 1,278
Net cash used in investing activities(826,282) (230,277)
    
Cash flows from financing activities:
  
Net increase in deposits109,030
 251,930
Proceeds from long-term borrowings180,130
 148,400
Payments for maturities, calls, and payoffs on borrowings(17,478,700) (4,777,450)
Increase in short-term borrowings17,555,900
 4,638,250
Payment for trust preferred securities(51,547) 
Increase in advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance7,169
 3,179
Issuance of common stock492,428
 
Purchase of employee stock ownership plan shares(45,428) 
Net cash provided by financing activities768,982
 264,309


COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
December 31,

2017
2016

(In thousands)




Cash flows from operating activities:


Net income$3,678

$9,993
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:


Amortization of deferred loan origination fees439

168
Net amortization of premiums and discounts on securities328

412
Net amortization on mortgage servicing rights22

29
Amortization of debt issuance costs14

13
Depreciation and amortization of office properties and equipment863

862
Provision for loan losses3,400


Loss (gain) on securities transactions, net60

(411)
Gain on sale of loans receivable, net

(409)
Loss on real estate owned, net

12
Deferred tax expense3,363

13,608
Increase in accrued interest receivable(1,228)
(902)
Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance(1,089)
(1,087)
Increase in other assets(11,429)
(13,251)
Increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities3,905

839
Net cash provided by operating activities2,326

9,876




Cash flows from investing activities:


Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale92

58,047
Proceeds from principal pay downs / maturities on securities available-for-sale7,009

17,228
Proceeds from principal pay downs / maturities on securities held-to-maturity1,845


Purchases of securities available-for-sale(163,721)
(13,282)
Purchases of securities held-to-maturity(108,640)

Proceeds from sales of loans receivable

27,333
Purchases of loans receivables(56,095)
(9,414)
Loan originations, net of principal payments(41,157)
(177,257)
Proceeds of Federal Home Loan Bank Stock6,476

7,758
Purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank Stock(15,296)
(10,089)
Additions to office properties and equipment(2,648)
(918)
Proceeds from sales of real estate owned

337
Net cash used in investing activities(372,135)
(100,257)




Cash flows from financing activities:


Net increase in deposits139,887

48,683
Payments for maturities, calls, and payoffs on long-term borrowings(90,000)
(40,000)
Increase in short-term borrowings286,000

81,800
Decrease in advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance(1,555)
(5,235)
Net cash provided by financing activities334,332

85,248




Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(35,477)
(5,133)




Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year100,975

45,694
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$65,498

$40,561
    




COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)


Three Months Ended
December 31,
Nine Months Ended September 30,

2017
20162018 2017

(In thousands)(In thousands)





 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(10,664) 60,414


 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year65,498
 40,561
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$54,834
 $100,975
   
Cash paid during the period for:



 
Interest$11,484

$9,952
$45,306
 $34,575
Income tax payments, net$1,393

$6,297
$13,435
 $21,302




   
Noncash investing and financing activities:


Non-cash investing and financing activities:
 
Transfer of loans receivable to real estate owned$566

$23
$251
 $538
Transfer of loans to held-for-sale from loans receivable1,860
 
Transfer of securities from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity
 103,680




   
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


1.Basis of Financial Statement Presentation
1.Basis of Financial Statement Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Columbia Financial, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiary Columbia Bank (the "Bank") and the Bank's wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). In consolidation, all significant inter-company accounts and transactions are eliminated.

Columbia Financial, Inc. is a wholly-ownedmajority-owned subsidiary of Columbia Bank, MHC ("MHC"(the "MHC"). The accounts of the MHC are not consolidated in the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company.

The Company owns 100% of the common stock of a Delaware statutory basis trust, Columbia Capital Trust I (the "Trust"). The trust is classified as a variable interest entity and is not consolidated as it does not satisfy the conditions for consolidation.

In preparing the interim unaudited 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 consolidated statements of incomeoperations for the periods presented. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to change are: the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of securities, the valuation of post-retirement benefits and the valuation of deferred tax assets. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the period they are deemed necessary. While management uses its best judgment, actual amounts or results could differ significantly from those estimates. Certain reclassifications have been made in the consolidated financial statements to conform with current year classification and presentation.

The interim unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company presented herein have been prepared in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments and disclosures considered necessary for the fair presentation of the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been included. Interim results are not necessarily reflective of the results of the entire year. The accompanying unauditedyear or any other period. Certain reclassifications have been made in the consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunctionto conform with the audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended September 30, 2017current year classification and 2016 and notes thereto, which are included in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1.presentation.

2.Plan of Stock Issuance
2.Earnings per Share

    OnBasic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. For purposes of calculating basic earnings per share, weighed average common shares outstanding excludes unallocated employee stock ownership plan shares that have not been committed for release.

Diluted earnings per share is computed using the same method as basic earnings per share and reflects the potential dilution which could occur if stock options and unvested shares were exercised and converted into common stock. The potentially diluted shares would then be included in the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period using the treasury stock method. For the three and nine months ended September 27,30, 2018 and 2017, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted a plan ofdid not have any stock issuance (the “Plan”), as amended on January 25, 2018 pursuant to which the Company will sell shares of common stock, representing a minority ownership (approximately 43.0% of outstanding shares of common stock) interest in the Company. Shares will be offered to eligible depositors and borrowers and the tax qualified employee benefit plans of the Company in a subscription offering and, if necessary, to the general public in a community and/or syndicated community offering or firm commitment pubic offering. Columbia Bank, MHC, Columbia Financial Inc.'s holding company, will own 54.0% of the outstanding common stock following the offering. In connection with the Plan, subject to the approval of the MHC's members, the Company plans to contribute 3.0% of its then outstanding shares of common stock following the offering to the Columbia Bank Foundation.options outstanding.

    
Subsequent to the completion of the offering, the Board of Directors of the Company will have the authority to declare dividends on shares of common stock, subject to statutory and regulatory requirements and other considerations.
The direct costs of the Company’s stock offering will be deferred and deducted from the proceeds of the offering. At December 31, 2017, total deferred costs were $1.1 million. In the event that the offering is not completed, any deferred costs will be charged to operations.

















COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017:
3.Recent Accounting Pronouncements
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)For the Three Months
Ended September 30,
 2018 2017
    
Net income$10,827
 $1,514
    
Basic earnings per share:   
Income available to common stockholders$10,827
 $1,514
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic111,391,704
 N/A
Basic earning per share$0.10
 N/A

   
Diluted earnings per share:   
Income available to common stockholders$10,827
 $1,514
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted111,391,704
 N/A
Diluted earnings per share$0.10
 N/A
    
    
 For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2018 2017
    
Net income$7,869
 $21,080
    
Basic earnings per share:   
Income available to common stockholders$7,869
 $21,080
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic111,372,033
 N/A
Basic earning per share$0.07
 N/A
    
Diluted earnings per share:
 
Income available to common stockholders$7,869
 $21,080
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted111,372,033
 N/A
Diluted earnings per share$0.07
 N/A

In February 2018, the Financial
3.    Recent Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") No. 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220). The updated guidance allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for the stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act further discussed in Note 11. The purpose of the guidance is to improve the usefulness of the information reported to to the financial statement users. The guidance is effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has completed the analysis of remeasuring our gross deferred tax assets and liabilities utilizing the 21% corporate tax rate. The Company early adopted ASU No. 2018-02 for the period ended December 31, 2017 and the impact of the adoption resulted in a reclassification adjustment between accumulated other comprehensive income and retained earnings of $11.7 million.Pronouncements

As an “emerging growth company” as defined in Title 1 of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, the Company has elected to use the extended transition period to delay the adoption of new or reissued accounting pronouncements applicable to public companies until such pronouncements are made applicable to non-public entities. With respect to the accounting pronouncements noted below, the effective dates of adoption for the Company are delayed commensurate with the dates of adoption for private companies. As

In August 2018, Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): "Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement". The purpose of this updated guidance is to improve the effectiveness and disclosures in the notes to the financial statements. The ASU removes the requirement to disclose the amount of and reason for transfers between Level 1 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy; removes the policy for timing of transfers between levels and removes the disclosure related to the valuation process for Level 3 fair value measurements. The ASU also modifies existing disclosure requirements which relate to the disclosure for investments in certain entities which calculate net asset value and clarifies the disclosure about uncertainty in the measurement as of the reporting date. For all entities, the effective date for this guidance is fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within the reporting period, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842): "Targeted Improvements". The objective of this guidance is to improve the effectiveness and disclosures in the notes to the financial statements. The ASU provides entities with an additional transition method to adopt the new lease standard and provide lessors with a practical expedient. The ASU does not change the existing disclosure requirements. For non-public entities, the guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 in conjunction with adoption of ASU 2016-02. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220). The updated guidance allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for the stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act disclosed in Note 9. The purpose of the guidance is to improve the usefulness of the information reported to the financial statement users. The guidance is effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company early adopted ASU No. 2018-02 for the period ended December 31, 2017 there are no significant differences inand the guidance comparabilityimpact of the financial statements asadoption resulted in a resultreclassification adjustment between accumulated other comprehensive income and retained earnings of this extended transition period.$11.7 million.

In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities (ASU 2017-12). The purpose of this updated guidance is to better align a company’s financial reporting for hedging activities with the economic objectives of those activities. TheFor non-public entities, the effective date for this guidance is fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption, including adoption in an interim period, permitted.2019. ASU 2017-12 requires a modified retrospective transition method in which the Company will recognize the cumulative effect of the change on the opening balance of each affected component of equity in the statement of financial position as of the date of adoption. The Company is currently evaluatingevaluated the impact of the new guidance and concluded that the adoption of the ASU will not have a material impact on the Company’sCompany's consolidated financial statements.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-08, “Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities.” This guidance shortens the amortization period for premiums on callable debt securities by requiring that premiums be amortized to the first (or earliest) call date instead of as an adjustment to the yield over the contractual life. This change more closely aligns the accounting with the economics of a callable debt security and the amortization period with expectations that already are included in market pricing on callable debt securities. This guidance does not change the accounting for discounts on callable debt securities, which will continue to be amortized to the maturity date. This guidance includes only instruments that are held at a premium and have explicit call features. It does not include instruments that contain prepayment features, such as mortgage backed securities; nor does it include call options that are contingent upon future events or in which the timing or amount to be paid is not fixed. TheFor non-public entities, the effective date for this guidance is fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within the reporting period, with early adoption permitted.2019. Transition is on a modified retrospective basis with an adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. If early adopted in an interim period, adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. The Company is currently evaluatingevaluated the impact of the new guidance and concluded that the adoption of the ASU will not have a material impact on the Company’sCompany's consolidated financial statements.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, "Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Post-retirement Benefit Cost", which requires that companies disaggregate the service cost component from other components of net benefit cost. This update calls for companies that offer post-retirement benefits to present the service cost, which is the amount an employer has to set aside each quarter or fiscal year to cover the benefits, in the same line item with other current employee compensation costs. Other components of net benefit cost will be presented in the income statement separately from service costs component and outside the subtotal of income from operations, if one is presented. ThisFor non-public entities, this guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years.2018. The Company is currently evaluatingevaluated the impact of the new guidance onand concluded that the Company’s consolidated financial statements andadoption of the ASU does not anticipate the new guidance to have a material impact.impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, “Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment.” The main objective of this guidance is to simplify the accounting for goodwill impairment by requiring that impairment charges be based upon the first step in the current two-step impairment test under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 350. Currently, if the fair value of a reporting unit is lower than its carrying amount (Step 1), an entity calculates any impairment charge by comparing the implied fair value of goodwill with its carrying amount (Step 2). The implied fair value of goodwill is calculated by deducting the fair value of all assets and liabilities of the reporting unit from the reporting unit’s fair value as determined in
COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Step 1. To determine the implied fair value of goodwill, entities estimate the fair value of any unrecognized intangible assets and any corporate-level assets or liabilities that were included in the determination of the carrying amount and fair value of the reporting unit in Step 1. Under this guidance, if a reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, an entity will record an impairment charge based on that difference. The impairment charge will be limited to the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. This guidance eliminates the requirement to calculate a goodwill impairment charge using Step 2. This guidance does not change the guidance on completing Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test. Under this guidance, an entity will still be able to perform the current optional qualitative goodwill impairment assessment before determining
COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

whether to proceed to Step 1. TheFor non-public entities, the guidance will be applied prospectively and is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed in periods beginning after December 15, 2019.2020. Early adoption is permitted for annual and interim goodwill impairment testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments," a new standard which addresses diversity in practice related to eight specific cash flow issues: debt prepayment or extinguishment costs, settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other debt instruments with coupon interest rates that are insignificant in relation to the effective interest rate of the borrowing, contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies (including bank-owned life insurance policies), distributions received from equity method investees, beneficial interests in securitization transactions and separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. ThisFor non-public entities, this guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years.2018. Entities will apply the standard’s provisions using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. If it is impracticable to apply the amendments retrospectively for some of the issues, the amendments for those issues would be applied prospectively as of the earliest date practicable. The Company is currently evaluatingevaluated the impact of the new guidance onand concluded that the Company’s consolidated financial statements andadoption of the ASU does not anticipate the new guidance to have a material impact.impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”. This guidance provides financial statement users with more decision-useful information about expected credit losses on financial instruments by a reporting entity at each reporting date. The amendments of this guidance require financial assets measured at amortized cost to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The allowance for credit losses would represent a valuation account that would be deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset(s) to present the net carrying value at the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. The income statement would reflect the measurement of credit losses that have taken place during the period. The measurement of expected credit losses would be based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. An entity would be required to use judgment in determining the relevant information and estimation methods that are appropriate in its circumstances. TheFor non-public entities, the guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within that reporting period, early adoption is permitted.2020. The Company is currently evaluating its existing systems and data to support the new standard as well as assessing the impact ofthat the new guidance will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements. The Company has formed a working group under the direction of the Chief Accounting Officer that is primarily comprised of individuals from finance, credit, risk management, and operations. The Company has been developing an implementation plan as well as considering the use of consultants to assist in the implementation.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)”. This guidance requires all lessees to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset, measured at the present value of future minimum lease payments, at the lease commencement date. Lessor accounting remains largely unchanged under the new guidance. TheFor non-public entities, the guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period, early adoption is permitted.2019. A modified retrospective approach must be applied for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period present in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on the Company'sits consolidated financial statements.statements by reviewing its existing lease contracts and service contracts.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, “Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”. This guidance requires an entity to: i)(i) measure equity investments at fair value through net income, with certain exceptions; (ii) present in other comprehensive income the changes in instrument-specific credit risk for financial liabilities measured using the fair value option; (iii) present financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset; (iv) calculate the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes based on an exit price and;price; and (v) assess a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets related to unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities in combination with other deferred tax assets. This guidance provides an election to subsequently measure certain nonmarketable equity investments at cost less any impairment and adjusted for certain observable price changes. The guidance also requires a qualitative impairment assessment of such equity investments and amends certain fair value disclosure requirements. TheFor non-public entities, the guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017.2018. The Company is currently evaluatingevaluated the impact of the new guidance onand concluded that the Company’s consolidated financial statements and doesadoption of the ASU will not anticipate the new guidance to have a material impact.impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.






COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." The objective of this amendment is to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and IFRS. This update affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets unless those contracts are in the scope of other standards. TheFor non-public entities, the guidance is effective for public business entities for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and early adoption is permitted.2019. Subsequently, the FASB issued the following standards related to ASU No. 2014-09: ASU No. 2016-08, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations;” ASU No. 2016-10, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing;” ASU No. 2016-11, “Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of ASU No. 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 EITF Meeting;” and ASU No. 2016-12, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients”. These amendments are intended to improve and clarify the implementation guidance of ASU No. 2014-09 and have the same effective date as the original guidance. The Company's revenue is primarily comprised of net interest income on interest earning assets and liabilities and non-interest income. The scope of guidance explicitly excludes net interest income as well as other revenues associated with financial assets and liabilities, including loans, leases, securities and derivatives. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and does not anticipate the new guidance to have a material impact.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-08, Receivables- Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310- 20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. The amendments require the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. The Company adopted ASU No. 2017-08 for the period ended December 31, 2017 and the impact was immaterial to the Company's financial statements.

4.Investment Securities
4.Investment Securities

Securities Available-for-Sale

The following tables present the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses and the fair value for securities available-for-sale at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017:
 September 30, 2018
 Amortized cost
Gross unrealized gains
Gross unrealized (losses)
Fair value
   (In thousands)  
        
U.S. government and agency obligations$54,813
 
 (1,650) $53,163
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations902,572
 321
 (30,207) 872,686
Municipal obligations1,587
 
 
 1,587
Corporate debt securities54,492
 13
 (1,113) 53,392
Trust preferred securities5,000
 
 (407) 4,593
Equity securities783
 872
 
 1,655
 $1,019,247
 1,206
 (33,377) $987,076
 December 31, 2017
 Amortized cost
Gross unrealized gains
Gross unrealized (losses)
Fair value
   (In thousands)  
        
U.S. government and agency obligations$39,909
 17
 (282) $39,644
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations615,924
 383
 (9,695) 606,612
Municipal obligations1,957
 
 
 1,957
Corporate debt securities54,489
 536
 (511) 54,514
Trust preferred securities5,000
 
 (344) 4,656
Equity securities2,328
 859
 
 3,187
 $719,607
 1,795
 (10,832) $710,570
COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 September 30, 2017
 Amortized cost
Gross unrealized gains
Gross unrealized (losses)
Fair value
   (In thousands)  
        
U.S. government and agency obligations$24,954

35

(116)
$24,873
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations479,927

652

(7,088)
473,491
Municipal obligations1,357





1,357
Corporate debt securities49,489

536

(532)
49,493
Trust preferred securities5,000



(292)
4,708
Equity securities2,482

826

(54)
3,254
 $563,209

2,049

(8,082)
$557,176

The table below presents the amortized cost and fair value of debt securities available-for-sale at December 31, 2017September 30, 2018 by contractual maturity.maturity excluding equity securities. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities due to prepayment or early call privileges of the issuer.

December 31, 2017September 30, 2018

Amortized cost
Fair valueAmortized cost
Fair value

(In thousands)(In thousands)
      
One year or less$1,957

$1,957
$1,397
 $1,397
More than one year to five years34,954

34,934
50,124
 49,004
More than five years to ten years54,444

54,600
59,371
 57,890
More than ten years10,000

9,280
5,000
 4,444

$101,355

$100,771
$115,892
 $112,735
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations615,924

606,612
902,572
 872,686

$717,279

$707,383
$1,018,464
 $985,421
    
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations totaling $615.9$902.6 million at amortized cost and $606.6$872.7 million at fair value are excluded from the aggregated maturity tablebalances above as their expected lives are likely to be shorter than the contractual maturity date due to principal prepayments.

For the three months ended December 31,September 30, 2018, proceeds from a called security in the available-for-sale portfolio was $1.5 million. No gross gains or losses were recognized on the security called during the quarter. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, proceeds from called securities in the available-for-sale portfolio totaled $11.5 million, resulting in $116 thousand of gross gains and zero gross losses.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, proceeds from sales ofinvestment securities sold in the available-for-sale portfolio totaled $92 thousand,$129.3 million, resulting in zero gains and $60$325 thousand of gross losses. For the three months ended December 31, 2016, proceeds from the salesgains and $2.4 million of securities available-for-sale totaled $58.0 million, resulting in gross gains of $500 thousand and gross losses of $89 thousand.losses.

Securities available-for-sale with a fair value of $282.6$129.5 million and $302.9$204.3 million at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017 were sold under agreements to repurchase or were pledged as security for deposits of public funds as required and permitted by law.

The following tables summarize the fair value and gross unrealized losses of those securities that reported an unrealized loss at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017 and if the unrealized loss position was continuous for the twelve months prior to September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017:
 September 30, 2018
 Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total
 Fair Value Gross unrealized (losses) Fair value Gross unrealized (losses) Fair value Gross unrealized (losses)
 (In thousands)
            
U.S. government and agency obligations$38,696
 (1,169) 14,467
 (481) 53,163
 $(1,650)
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations419,490
 (8,722) 383,623
 (21,485) 803,113
 (30,207)
Corporate debt securities39,107
 (384) 9,271
 (729) 48,378
 (1,113)
Trust preferred securities4,593
 (407) 
 
 4,593
 (407)
 $501,886
 (10,682) 407,361
 (22,695) 909,247
 $(33,377)

COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


December 31, 2017December 31, 2017

Less than 12 months
12 months or longer
TotalLess than 12 months 12 months or longer Total

Fair Value
Gross unrealized (losses)
Fair value
Gross unrealized (losses)
Fair value
Gross unrealized (losses)Fair Value Gross unrealized (losses) Fair value Gross unrealized (losses) Fair value Gross unrealized (losses)

(In thousands)(In thousands)












           
U.S. government and agency obligations$29,654

(282)




29,654

$(282)$29,654
 (282) 
 
 29,654
 $(282)
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations514,283

(8,037)
48,788

(1,658)
563,071

(9,695)514,283
 (8,037) 48,788
 (1,658) 563,071
 (9,695)
Corporate debt securities4,866

(135)
4,624

(376)
9,490

(511)4,866
 (135) 4,624
 (376) 9,490
 (511)
Trust preferred securities



4,656

(344)
4,656

(344)
 
 4,656
 (344) 4,656
 (344)

$548,803

(8,454)
58,068

(2,378)
606,871

$(10,832)$548,803
 (8,454) 58,068
 (2,378) 606,871
 $(10,832)

           

September 30, 2017

Less than 12 months
12 months or longer
Total

Fair Value
Gross unrealized (losses)
Fair value
Gross unrealized (losses)
Fair value
Gross unrealized (losses)

(In thousands)












U.S. government and agency obligations$14,831

(116)




14,831

$(116)
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations329,554

(5,346)
49,695

(1,742)
379,249

(7,088)
Corporate debt securities9,824

(176)
9,644

(356)
19,468

(532)
Trust preferred securities



4,708

(292)
4,708

(292)
Equity securities98

(54)




98

(54)

$354,307

(5,692)
64,047

(2,390)
418,354

$(8,082)

The Company evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at each reporting period and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such evaluation. The temporary loss position associated with securities available-for-sale was the result of changes in market interest rates relative to the coupon of the individual security and changes in credit spreads. The Company does not have the intent to sell securities in a temporary loss position at December 31, 2017,September 30, 2018, nor is it more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the securities before their prices recover.recover which may be maturity.

The Company did not record an other-than-temporary impairment charge on securities in the available-for-sale portfolio for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2016.2017.

Securities Held-to-Maturity

The following tables present the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses and the fair value for securities held-to-maturity at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017:


 September 30, 2018
 Amortized cost Gross unrealized gains Gross unrealized (losses) Fair value
 (In thousands)
        
U.S. government and agency obligations$23,404
 
 (547) $22,857
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations240,780
 344
 (12,564) 228,560
 $264,184
 344
 (13,111) $251,417



 December 31, 2017
 Amortized cost Gross unrealized gains Gross unrealized (losses) Fair value
 (In thousands)
        
U.S. government and agency obligations$8,402
 
 (58) $8,344
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations231,216
 
 (3,435) 227,781
 $239,618
 
 (3,493) $236,125



COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


December 31, 2017

Amortized cost
Gross unrealized gains
Gross unrealized (losses)
Fair value

(In thousands)








U.S. government and agency obligations$8,402



(58)
$8,344
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations231,216



(3,435)
227,781

$239,618



(3,493)
$236,125









September 30, 2017

Amortized cost
Gross unrealized gains
Gross unrealized (losses)
Fair value

(In thousands)








U.S. government and agency obligations$3,407



(7)
$3,400
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations129,532



(1,110)
128,422

$132,939



(1,117)
$131,822

The table below presents the amortized cost and fair value of debt securities held-to-maturity at December 31, 2017September 30, 2018 by contractual maturity. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities due to prepayment or early call privileges of the issuer.

December 31, 2017September 30, 2018

Amortized cost
Fair valueAmortized cost
Fair value

(In Thousands)(In Thousands)
      
More than one year to five years$5,000
 $4,915
More than five years to ten years$8,402

$8,344
8,404
 7,997
More than ten years10,000
 9,945

8,402

8,344
23,404
 22,857
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations231,216

227,781
240,780
 228,560

$239,618

$236,125
$264,184
 $251,417

Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations totaling 231.2$240.8 million at amortized cost and 227.8$228.6 million at fair value are excluded from the maturity table above as their expected lives are likely to be shorter than the contractual maturity date due to principal prepayments.

Securities held-to-maturity with a fair value of $95.4 million and $78.2 million at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were sold under agreements to repurchase or were pledged as security for deposits of public funds as required and permitted by law.

There were no sales of securities from the held-to-maturity investment portfolio for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2016.2017.

The following tables summarize the fair value and gross unrealized losses of those securities that reported an unrealized loss at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017 and if the unrealized loss position was continuous for the twelve months prior to September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017:

 September 30, 2018
 Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total
 Fair Value Gross unrealized (losses) Fair value
Gross unrealized (losses) Fair value Gross unrealized (losses)
 (In thousands)
            
U.S. government and agency obligations$19,634
 (362) 3,223
 (185) 22,857
 $(547)
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations72,294
 (2,835) 145,768
 (9,729) 218,062
 (12,564)
 $91,928
 (3,197) 148,991
 (9,914) 240,919
 $(13,111)

 December 31, 2017
 Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total
 Fair Value Gross unrealized (losses) Fair value Gross unrealized (losses) Fair value Gross unrealized (losses)
 (In thousands)
            
U.S. government and agency obligations$8,344
 (58) 
 
 8,344
 $(58)
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations196,049
 (2,920) 30,046
 (515) 226,095
 (3,435)

$204,393
 (2,978) 30,046
 (515) 234,439
 $(3,493)
COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


December 31, 2017

Less than 12 months
12 months or longer
Total

Fair Value
Gross unrealized (losses)
Fair value
Gross unrealized (losses)
Fair value
Gross unrealized (losses)

(In thousands)












U.S. government and agency obligations$8,344

(58)




8,344

$(58)
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations196,049

(2,920)
30,046

(515)
226,095

(3,435)

$204,393

(2,978)
30,046

(515)
234,439

$(3,493)

           

September 30, 2017

Less than 12 months
12 months or longer
Total

Fair Value
Gross unrealized (losses)
Fair value
Gross unrealized (losses)
Fair value
Gross unrealized (losses)

(In thousands)












U.S. government and agency obligations$



3,400

(7)
3,400

$(7)
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations29,965

(349)
96,076

(761)
126,041

(1,110)

$29,965

(349)
99,476

(768)
129,441

$(1,117)


The Company evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at each reporting period and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such evaluation. The temporary loss position associated with securities held-to-maturity was the result of changes in market interest rates relative to the coupon of the individual security and changes in credit spreads. The Company does not have the intent to sell securities in a temporary loss position at December 31, 2017,September 30, 2018, nor is it more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the securities before their prices recover.recover which may be maturity.

The Company did not record an other-than-temporary impairment charge on securities in the held-to-maturity portfolio for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2016.2017.

5.Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses
5.     Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses

Loans receivable at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017 are summarized as follows:

COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, September 30,September 30,
December 31,
2017 20172018
2017
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Real estate loans:   


One to four family$1,616,259

$1,578,835
One-to-four family$1,823,266

$1,616,259
Multifamily and commercial1,871,210

1,821,982
2,089,130

1,871,210
Construction233,652

218,408
269,729

233,652
Commercial business loans277,970

267,664
304,221

277,970
Consumer loans:





Home equity loans and advances448,020

464,962
404,028

448,020
Other consumer loans998

1,270
1,028

998
Total loans4,448,109

4,353,121
4,891,402

4,448,109
Net deferred loan costs10,539

9,135
15,301

10,539
Allowance for loan losses(58,178)
(54,633)(63,406)
(58,178)
Loans receivable, net$4,400,470

$4,307,623
$4,843,297

$4,400,470

The Company transferred $1.9 million of residential mortgage and home equity loans from the held-for-investment loan portfolio to loans held-for-sale during the three months ended September 30, 2018. The transferred loans were recorded at their fair values based upon the third party contract price, which was determined to be lower than cost. The Company had no loans held for saleheld-for-sale at December 31, 2017 and2017.

There were no loans sold by the Company during the three months ended September 30, 2018. The Company sold $3.7 million of residential loans to third parties during the nine months ended September 30, 2018. The Company sold $46.6 million of residential loans to third parties during the three months ended September 30, 2017. The Company sold $77.8 million of residential loans to third parties during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.
There were no loans purchased by the Company during the three months ended September 30, 2018. The Company purchased $2.6 million of residential loans and $2.1 million of commercial real estate and multifamily loans with a carrying valuefrom third parties during the nine months ended September 30, 2018. The Company purchased $3.7 million of $49.8 million and residential loans with a carrying value of $6.2 million from third parties during the three months months ended December 31, 2017. The Company purchased $9.4September 30, 2017 and $11.1 million of residential loans from third parties forduring the threenine months ended December 31, 2016.September 30, 2017.

At September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, the carrying value of real estate loans serviced by the Company for investors was $478.8$443.5 million and $493.2$478.8 million, respectively.
    



















COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


The following tables summarize the aging of loans receivable by portfolio segment at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017:
 December 31, 2017
 30-59 days
60-89 days
Greater than 90 days
Total past due
Current
Total
 (In Thousands)
Real estate loans:           
One to four family$7,080

1,229

3,360

11,669

1,604,590

$1,616,259
Multifamily and commercial138

380

1,329

1,847

1,869,363

1,871,210
Construction







233,652

233,652
Commercial business loans89

730

1,263

2,082

275,888

277,970
Consumer loans:










Home equity loans advances1,421

26

573

2,020

446,000

448,020
Other consumer loans







998

998
Total loans$8,728

2,365

6,525

17,618

4,430,491

$4,448,109

COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2018

30-59 days
60-89 days
Greater than 90 days
Total past due
Current
Total

(In Thousands)
Real estate loans:










One to four family$9,853

1,665

2,008

13,526

1,809,740

$1,823,266
Multifamily and commercial130





130

2,089,000

2,089,130
Construction







269,729

269,729
Commercial business loans

500

480

980

303,241

304,221
Consumer loans:










Home equity loans advances2,134

266

1,439

3,839

400,189

404,028
Other consumer loans4





4

1,024

1,028
Total loans$12,121

2,431

3,927

18,479

4,872,923

$4,891,402

September 30, 2017December 31, 2017
30-59 days
60-89 days
Greater than 90 days
Total past due
Current
Total30-59 days
60-89 days
Greater than 90 days
Total past due
Current
Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Real estate loans:                      
One to four family$3,924

932

3,496

8,352

1,570,483

$1,578,835
$7,080

1,229

3,360

11,669

1,604,590

$1,616,259
Multifamily and commercial

123

1,510

1,633

1,820,349

1,821,982
138

380

1,329

1,847

1,869,363

1,871,210
Construction







218,408

218,408








233,652

233,652
Commercial business loans

388

1,038

1,426

266,238

267,664
89

730

1,263

2,082

275,888

277,970
Consumer loans:





















Home equity loans advances1,437

187

351

1,975

462,987

464,962
1,421

26

573

2,020

446,000

448,020
Other consumer loans1





1

1,269

1,270








998

998
Total loans$5,362

1,630

6,395

13,387

4,339,734

$4,353,121
$8,728

2,365

6,525

17,618

4,430,491

$4,448,109

The Company considers a loan to be delinquent when we have not received a payment within 30 days of its contractual due date. A loan is designated as a non-accrual loan when the payment of interest is more than three months in arrears of its contractual due date. The accrual of income on a non-accrual loan is reversed and discontinued until the outstanding payments in arrears have been collected. The Company identifies loans that may need to be charged-off as a loss by reviewing all delinquent loans, classified loans and other loans that management may have concerns about collectability. At September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, non-accrual loans totaled $3.9 million and $6.5 million, respectively.

At September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, there were no loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest.
 











COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


The following table summarizes loans receivable and allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and impairment method:
December 31, 2017September 30, 2018
One to four family
Multifamily and commercial
Construction
Commercial Business
Home equity loans and advances
Other consumer
Unallocated
TotalOne to four family
Multifamily and commercial
Construction
Commercial Business
Home equity loans and advances
Other consumer
Unallocated
Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:               














Individually evaluated for impairment$423

28



80

15





$546
$473





377

34





$884
Collectively evaluated for impairment19,568

19,905

5,217

8,195

4,561

8

178

57,632
17,052

23,767

7,148

11,488

2,809

7

251

62,522
Total$19,991

19,933

5,217

8,275

4,576

8

178

$58,178
$17,525

23,767

7,148

11,865

2,843

7

251

$63,406
               
Total loans:





























Ending balance:














Individually evaluated for impairment$11,644

3,693



4,263

2,591





$22,191
$10,416

2,717



2,936

3,822





$19,891
Collectively evaluated for impairment1,604,615

1,867,517

233,652

273,707

445,429

998



4,425,918
1,812,850

2,086,413

269,729

301,285

400,206

1,028



4,871,511
Total$1,616,259

1,871,210

233,652

277,970

448,020

998



$4,448,109
$1,823,266

2,089,130

269,729

304,221

404,028

1,028



$4,891,402

 December 31, 2017
 One to four family
Multifamily and commercial
Construction
Commercial Business
Home equity loans and advances
Other consumer
Unallocated
Total
 (In thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:               
Individually evaluated for impairment$423

28



80

15





$546
Collectively evaluated for impairment19,568

19,905

5,217

8,195

4,562

8

177

57,632
Total$19,991

19,933

5,217

8,275

4,577

8

177

$58,178
                
Total loans:














Individually evaluated for impairment$11,644

3,693



4,263

2,591





$22,191
Collectively evaluated for impairment1,604,615

1,867,517

233,652

273,707

445,429

998



4,425,918
Total$1,616,259

1,871,210

233,652

277,970

448,020

998



$4,448,109
COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 September 30, 2017
 One to four family
Multifamily and commercial
Construction
Commercial Business
Home equity loans and advances
Other consumer
Unallocated
Total
 (In thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:               
Individually evaluated for impairment407

35



84

14





540
Collectively evaluated for impairment18,126

17,994

5,299

8,396

4,176

8

94

54,093
Total18,533

18,029

5,299

8,480

4,190

8

94

54,633
Total loans:














Ending balance:














Individually evaluated for impairment$12,247

6,343



4,327

2,998





$25,915
Collectively evaluated for impairment1,566,588

1,815,639

218,408

263,337

461,964

1,270



4,327,206
Total$1,578,835

1,821,982

218,408

267,664

464,962

1,270



$4,353,121

Loan modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties that are considered Troubled Debt Restructurings ("TDRs") primarily involve the lowering of the monthly payments on such loans through either a reduction in interest rate below a market rate, an extension of the term of the loan without a corresponding adjustment to the risk premium reflected in the interest rate, or a combination of these two methods. These modifications generally do not result in the forgiveness of principal or accrued interest. In addition, the Company attempts to obtain additional collateral or guarantor support when modifying such loans. Non-accruing restructured loans may be returned to accrual status when there has been a sustained period of repayment performance (generally six consecutive months of payments) and both principal and interest are deemed collectible.

The following tables present the number of loans modified as TDRs during the three and nine months ended December 31,September 30, 2018 and 2017, and December 31, 2016, along with their balances immediately prior to the modification date and post-modification as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.post-modification. Post-modification recorded investment represents the net book balance immediately following modification.
For the Three Months Ended
December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016September 30, 2018
September 30, 2017
No of loans
Pre-modification recorded investment
Post-modification recorded investment
No of loans
Pre-modification recorded investment
Post-modification recorded investmentNo. of Loans
Pre-modification recorded investment
Post-modification recorded investment
No. of Loans
Pre-modification recorded investment
Post-modification recorded investment
  (In thousands)   (In thousands)(In thousands)
Troubled Debt Restructurings           










Real estate loans:           










One to four family

$

$
 2

$257

$257


$

$



$

$
Multifamily commercial





1

3,964

3,964
Commercial business loans





1

18

18
Consumer loans:




 















Home equity loans and advances




 1

108

108






1

210

210
Total loans

$

$
 3

$365

$365


$

$

3

$4,192

$4,192


For the Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2018
September 30, 2017

No. of Loans
Pre-modification recorded investment
Post-modification recorded investment
No. of Loans
Pre-modification recorded investment
Post-modification recorded investment

(In thousands)
Troubled Debt Restructurings










Real estate loans:










One to four family4

$462

$462

3

$543

$543
Multifamily commercial





1

3,964


Commercial business loans





1

18


Consumer loans:










Home equity loans and advances1

588

588

2

248

248
Total loans5

$1,050

$1,050

7

$4,773

$791







COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements







The activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment at December 31,for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 was as follows:
 For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 One to four family
Multifamily and commercial
Construction
Commercial Business
Home equity loans and advances
Other consumer
Unallocated
Total
 (In Thousands)
2018














Balance at beginning of period$18,549

22,802

6,728

10,920

2,870

7

648

$62,524
Provision charged (credited) to operations(809)
965

420

1,118

202

1

(397)
1,500
Recoveries108





24

17





149
Charge-offs(323)




(197)
(246)
(1)


(767)
Balance at end of period$17,525

23,767

7,148

11,865

2,843

7

251

$63,406

               
2017














Balance at beginning of period$18,762

18,085

4,598

6,563

3,965

8

85

$52,066
Provision charged (credited) to operations631

743

701

2,338

1,251

3

9

5,676
Recoveries150

75



14

40





279
Charge-offs(1,010)
(874)


(435)
(1,066)
(3)


(3,388)
Balance at end of period$18,533

18,029

5,299

8,480

4,190

8

94

$54,633
COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


One to four family
Multifamily and commercial
Construction
Commercial Business
Home equity loans and advances
Other consumer
Unallocated
TotalFor the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In Thousands)One to four family
Multifamily and commercial
Construction
Commercial Business
Home equity loans and advances
Other consumer
Unallocated
Total
2017














2018














Balance at beginning of period$18,533

$18,029

5,299

8,480

4,190

8

94

$54,633
$19,991

19,933

5,217

8,275

4,577

8

177

$58,178
Provision charged (credited)1,473

1,906

(82)
(373)
389

3

84

3,400
Provision charged (credited) to operations(2,362)
3,962

1,928

3,902

(1,607)
3

74

5,900
Recoveries9





171

6

2



188
280



3

111

119

5



518
Charge-offs(24)
(2)


(3)
(9)
(5)


(43)(384)
(128)


(423)
(246)
(9)


(1,190)
Balance at end of period$19,991

19,933

5,217

8,275

4,576

8

178

$58,178
$17,525

23,767

7,148

11,865

2,843

7

251

$63,406

               














2016














2017














Balance at beginning of period$18,638

17,390

5,960

5,721

4,052

11

95

$51,867
$18,599

17,616

4,598

6,358

4,231

11

436

$51,849
Provision charged (credited)(27)
226

(1,362)
641

177

4

341


Provision charged (credited) to operations1,058

1,417

701

2,541

1,042

9

(342)
6,426
Recoveries3





19

6





28
265

75



163

53





556
Charge-offs(15)
$



(23)
(4)
(4)


(46)(1,389)
(1,079)


(582)
(1,136)
(12)


(4,198)
Balance at end of period$18,599

17,616

4,598

6,358

4,231

11

436

$51,849
$18,533

18,029

5,299

8,480

4,190

8

94

$54,633



























COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



The following table presentstables present loans individually evaluated for impairment by loan segment:

September 30, 2018

Recorded investment
Unpaid principal balance
Specific allowance

(In thousands)
With no allowance recorded:




Real estate loans:




One to four family$6,629

$7,417

$
Multifamily and commercial2,717

2,727


Commercial business loans




Consumer loans:




Home equity loans and advances2,605

3,183



11,951

13,327


With a specific allowance recorded:




Real estate loans:




One to four family3,787

4,216

473
Commercial business loans2,936

2,895

377
Consumer loans:




Home equity loans and advances1,217

1,633

34

7,940

8,744

884
Total:




Real estate loans:




One to four family10,416

11,633

473
Multifamily and commercial2,717

2,727


Commercial business loans2,936

2,895

377
Consumer loans:




Home equity loans and advances3,822

4,816

34
Total loans$19,891

$22,071

$884


COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


December 31, 2017

Recorded investment
Unpaid principal balance
Specific allowance

(In thousands)
With no allowance recorded:




Real estate loans:




One to four family$8,870

9,704

$
Multifamily and commercial2,058

2,933


Commercial business loans1,522

2,015


Consumer loans:




Home equity loans and advances2,161

2,601



$14,611

17,253

$
With a specific allowance recorded:




Real estate loans:




One to four family$2,774

2,788

$423
Multifamily and commercial1,635

2,208

28
Commercial business loans2,741

2,741

80
Consumer loans:




Home equity loans and advances430

430

15

$7,580

8,167

$546
Total:




Real estate loans:




One to four family$11,644

12,492

$423
Multifamily and commercial3,693

5,141

28
Commercial business loans4,263

4,756

80
Consumer loans:




Home equity loans and advances2,591

3,031

15
Total loans$22,191

25,420

$546


COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


September 30, 2017December 31, 2017

Recorded investment
Unpaid principal balance
Specific allowanceRecorded investment
Unpaid principal balance
Specific allowance

(In thousands)(In thousands)
With no allowance recorded:









Real estate loans:









One to four family$9,272

10,156

$
$8,870

$9,704

$
Multifamily and commercial4,701

5,577


2,058

2,933


Commercial business loans1,545

2,038


1,522

2,015


Consumer loans:









Home equity loans and advances2,745

3,214


2,161

2,601



$18,263

20,985

$
14,611

17,253


With a specific allowance recorded:









Real estate loans:









One to four family$2,975

2,989

$407
2,774

2,788

423
Multifamily and commercial1,642

2,215

35
1,635

2,208

28
Commercial business loans2,782

2,782

84
2,741

2,741

80
Consumer loans:









Home equity loans and advances










253

253

14
430

430

15
Total:$7,652

8,239

$540
7,580

8,167

546
Real estate loans:









One to four family$12,247

13,145

$407
11,644

12,492

423
Multifamily and commercial6,343

7,792

35
3,693

5,141

28
Commercial business loans4,327

4,820

84
4,263

4,756

80
Consumer loans:









Home equity loans and advances2,998

3,467

14
2,591

3,031

15
Total loans$25,915

29,224

$540
$22,191

$25,420

$546

Specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses attributable to impaired loans totaled $884 thousand and $546 thousand at September 30, 2018 and $540 thousand at December 31, 2017, andrespectively. At September 30, 2017, respectively. At2018 and December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, impaired loans for which there was no related allowance for loan losses totaled $14.6$12.0 million and $18.3$14.6 million, respectively.

















COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table presentstables present interest income recognized for loans individually evaluated for impairment by loan segment for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017September 30, 2018 and 2016:2017:

For the Three Months Ended

December 31, 2017
December 31, 2016September 30, 2018
September 30, 2017

Average recorded Investment
Interest Income Recognized
Average recorded Investment
Interest Income RecognizedAverage recorded Investment
Interest Income Recognized
Average recorded Investment
Interest Income Recognized

(In thousands)
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Real estate loans:



















One to four family$14,015

$110

$16,419

$118
$10,606

$107

$14,154

$113
Multifamily and commercial4,087

39

4,879

70
2,717

30

5,084

39
Commercial business loans3,870

46

3,861

49
3,098

24

3,508

31
Consumer loans:





















Home equity loans and advances3,618

35

3,952

34
3,447

39

3,560

43
Total loans$25,590

$230

$29,111

$271
$19,868

$200

$26,306

$226

For the Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2018
September 30, 2017

Average recorded Investment
Interest Income Recognized
Average recorded Investment
Interest Income Recognized

(In thousands)
Real estate loans:









One to four family$10,873

$105

$15,476

$135
Multifamily and commercial2,961

29

6,504

33
      Construction



168


Commercial business loans3,390

25

3,843

29
Consumer loans:










Home equity loans and advances3,233

39

3,522

45
Total loans$20,457

$198

$29,513

$242

The Company utilizes an internal eight-point risk rating system to summarize its loan portfolio into categories with similar risk characteristics. Loans deemed to be “acceptable quality” are rated 1 through 4 (Pass), with a rating of 1 established for
COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

loans with minimal risk. Loans that are deemed to be of “questionable quality” are rated 5 (Watch)(Special Mention) or 6 (Special Mention)(Substandard). Loans with adverse classifications are rated 7 (Doubtful) or 8 (Loss), respectively.. The risk ratings are also confirmed through periodic loan review examinations which are currently performed by both an independent third-party and the Company's internal loan review department. Results from examinations are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.















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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table presentstables present loans receivable by credit quality risk indicator and by loan segment:
December 31, 2017
Real Estate      September 30, 2018
One to four family Multifamily and commercial Construction Home equity loans and advances Commercial business Other consumer TotalReal Estate      
(In thousands)One to four family
Multifamily and commercial
Construction
Commercial Business
Home equity loans and advances
Other consumer
Total
             (In thousands)
Pass$1,606,672

1,851,772

233,652

446,364

268,355

998

$4,407,813
$1,816,636

2,074,363

269,729

290,382

402,011

1,028

$4,854,149
Special mention

4,782





3,678



8,460


1,340



9,874





11,214
Substandard9,587

14,656



1,656

5,937



31,836
6,630

13,427



3,965

2,017



26,039
Doubtful

























Total$1,616,259

1,871,210

233,652

448,020

277,970

998

$4,448,109
$1,823,266

2,089,130

269,729

304,221

404,028

1,028

$4,891,402

September 30, 2017December 31, 2017
Real Estate      Real Estate      
One to four family
Multifamily and commercial
Construction
Home equity loans and advances
Commercial business
Other consumer
TotalOne to four family
Multifamily and commercial
Construction
Commercial Business
Home equity loans and advances
Other consumer
Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
                          
Pass$1,569,064

1,796,786

218,408

463,257

258,454

1,270

$4,307,239
$1,606,672

1,851,772

233,652

268,355

446,364

998

$4,407,813
Special mention

11,600





3,347



14,947


4,782



3,678





8,460
Substandard9,771

13,596



1,705

5,863



30,935
9,587

14,656



5,937

1,656



31,836
Doubtful

























Total$1,578,835

1,821,982

218,408

464,962

267,664

1,270

$4,353,121
$1,616,259

1,871,210

233,652

277,970

448,020

998

$4,448,109


6.6.     Deposits


Deposits at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017 are summarized as follows:

December 31,
September 30,September 30, December 31,

2017
20172018 2017

(In Thousands)(In thousands)




   
Non-interest bearing transaction$681,869

$676,067
$716,352
 $681,869
Interest bearing transaction1,370,403

1,268,833
1,225,776
 1,370,403
Money market deposit accounts262,396

273,605
281,059
 262,396
Savings, including club deposits544,765

546,449
518,787
 544,765
Certificates of deposit1,403,882

1,358,474
1,630,371
 1,403,882
Total deposits$4,263,315

$4,123,428
$4,372,345
 $4,263,315

The aggregate amount of certificates of deposit that meet or exceed $100,000 is approximately $640.1$828.1 million and $608.5$641.1 million as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, and September 30, 2017, respectively.

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(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

A summary of certificate accounts by maturity at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 is aare summarized as follows:

December 31,
September 30,

2017
2017September 30, December 31,

(In Thousands)2018 2017
   (In thousands)
Less than one year$669,610

$657,741
$907,820
 $669,610
More than one years to two years474,475

338,265
462,826
 474,475
More than two years to three years169,069

248,779
215,777
 169,069
More than three years to four years68,184

81,959
31,358
 68,184
More than four years22,544

31,730
12,590
 22,544

$1,403,882

$1,358,474
$1,630,371
 $1,403,882

7.Components of Periodic Benefit Costs
7.Components of Periodic Benefit Costs

The Bank has a defined benefit pension plan (the "Pension Plan") covering its full-time employees who satisfy the Pension Plan's eligibility requirements. The benefits are based on years of service and the employee's compensation during the last five years of employment. Costs of the Pension Plan, based on the actuarial computations of the current future benefits for employees, are recognized to expense and are funded in part based on the maximum amount that can be deducted for federal income tax purposes. The Pension Plan’s assets are primarily invested in fixed debt and equity securities managed by Aon Hewitt.

securities. In addition to the Pension Plan, certain health care and life insurance benefits are made available to retirement employees (the "Post-retirement Plan").employees.

The Bank has a retirement income maintenance plan (the "RIM Plan"). The RIM Plan is a non-qualified defined benefit plan which provides benefits to all employees of the Bank if their benefits under the Pension Plan are limited by the Internal Revenue Code Sections 415 and 401(a)(17).

Management continually reviews the Company's benefit programs to determine how our programs compare to the marketplace and our peers. Based on the most recent review of the pension plan, the Company has made changes to the existing benefit formula as it relates to the Cost of Living Adjustment ("COLA"). This change, which became effective July 1, 2018, affects employees hired prior to July 1, 2005. The COLA cap was reduced on future benefits from 3% to 1% with all benefits earned to date remaining the same. The decision was also made that, effective October, 1, 2018, the Pension Plan would be closed to employees hired on and after that date. To continue to offer a competitive retirement program, for all employees hired on and after October 1, 2018, the Company will make a matching contribution, not to exceed 4.5% on participant deferrals into the Company's 401(k) plan.

Net periodic benefit cost (income) for pension benefits and other benefits for the three and nine months ended December 31,September 30, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 includes the following components:
For the Three Months Ended September 30,

Pension
RIM
Post-retirementPension RIM Post-retirement

December 31, 2017
December 31, 2016
December 31, 2017
December 31, 2016
December 31, 2017
December 31, 20162018 2017 2018 2017 2018
2017

(In thousands)(In thousands)
Service cost$1,780

$1,905

$61

$59

$93

$118
$1,780
 $1,905
 $61
 $59
 $93
 $35
Interest cost2,129

2,111

111

107

205

186
2,129
 2,111
 111
 107
 205
 186
Expected return on plan assets(4,815)
(6,202)







(4,815) (6,202) 
 
 
 
Amortization:

 


 


 
 
 
 
 
 
Prior service cost







(34)
(34)
 
 
 
 (34) (34)
Net loss707

2,750

103

113

69

81
707
 2,750
 103
 113
 69
 81
Net periodic cost (income)$(199)
$564

$275

$279

$333

$351
Net periodic benefit cost (income)$(199) $564
 $275
 $279
 $333
 $268

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 Pension RIM Post-retirement
 2018
2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
 (In thousands)
Service cost$5,340
 $5,715
 $183
 $177
 $279
 $105
Interest cost6,387
 6,333
 333
 321
 615
 558
Expected return on plan assets(14,445) (18,606) 
 
 
 
Amortization:
 
 
 
 
 
Prior service cost
 
 
 
 (102) (102)
Net loss2,121
 8,250
 309
 339
 207
 243
Net periodic benefit cost (income)$(597) $1,692
 $825
 $837
 $999
 $804

The net periodic benefit cost (income) for pension benefits and other benefits at December 31, 2017September 30, 2018 were calculated using the December 31, 2017 third party actuarial valuation reports. For the three months ended December 31,September 30, 2017, the $9.1 million change in the funded status before tax of the Company's benefit plans is primarily attributed to a decline in the discount rate used to present value our pension benefit obligations. For December 31, 2016, the September 30, 20162017 third party actuarial valuation reports were utilized as a proxy to calculate the net periodic benefit cost for pension benefits.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

8.Taxes

For the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded tax expense of $9.0 million and $4.9 million, respectively. The effective tax rate was 70.9% and 32.7% for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

On December 22, 2017, the United States Congress enacted tax reform legislation known as H.R.1, commonly referred to as the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (the "Act"), which resulted in significant modifications to existing tax law. A number of the provisions directly impacts the Company. Included in the Act was a reduction of the corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%. The Company has completed the analysis of remeasuring our gross deferred tax assets and liabilities utilizing the 21% corporate tax rate. The Company recorded the effect in our financial results for the period ended December 31, 2017. The effect of the change in the corporate tax rate on our gross deferred tax assets and liabilities resulted in a $4.7 million increase in tax expense for the period ended December 31, 2017. ASC Topic 740 requires that the tax effect of changes in tax law and rates be recognized in income from continuing operations in the period that includes the enactment date of the change even if the deferred tax balances related to a prior year.

9.Fair Value Measurements
8.    Fair Value Measurements

The Company utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. The determination of fair values of financial instruments often requires the use of estimates. Where quoted market values in an active market are not readily available, the Company utilizes various valuation techniques to estimate fair value.

Fair value is an estimate of the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. However, in many instances, fair value estimates may not be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and may not be realized in an immediate sale of the financial instrument.

U.S. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of fair value hierarchy are as follows:

Level 1:     Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical,
unrestricted assets or liabilities;

Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly for
substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and

Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and
unobservable (i.e., supported by minimal or no market activity).

A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The valuation techniques are based upon the unpaid principal balance only and exclude any accrued interest or dividends at the measurement date. Interest income and expense and dividend income are recorded within the consolidated statements of income depending on the nature of the instrument using the effective interest method based on the discount or premium.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The valuation techniques described below were used to measure fair value of financial instruments in the tables below on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017.

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(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Securities Available-for-Sale

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, is a mathematical technique used principally to value certain securities to benchmark or to 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. As the Company is responsible for the determination of fair value, it performs quarterly analysis on the prices received from the pricing service to determine whether the prices are reasonable estimates of fair value. Specifically, the Company compares the prices received from the pricing service to a secondary pricing source. Additionally, the Company compares changes in the reported market values and returns to relevant market indices to assess the reasonableness of the reported prices. The Company’s internal price verification procedures and review of fair value methodology documentation provided by independent pricing services has not historically resulted in an adjustment in the prices obtained from the pricing service. The Company also holds equity securities and 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 Company records all derivatives on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the Company has elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting.

The fair value of the Company's derivatives are determined using discounted cash flow analysis using observable market-based inputs, which are considered Level 2 inputs.

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

The valuation techniques described below were used to estimate fair value of financial instruments measured on a non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017.

Collateral Dependent Impaired Loans

For loans measured for impairment based on the fair value of the underlying collateral, fair value was estimated using a market approach. The Company measures the fair value of collateral underlying impaired loans primarily through obtaining independent appraisals that rely upon quoted market prices for similar assets in active markets. These appraisals include adjustments, on an individual case-by-case basis, to comparable assets based on the appraisers’ market knowledge and experience, as well as adjustments for estimated costs to sell between 6% and 8%. The Company classifies these loans as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.

Foreclosed Assets

Assets acquired through foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure are carried at fair value, less estimated selling costs which is estimated to be 6%. Fair value is generally based on independent appraisals that rely upon quoted market prices for similar assets in active markets. These appraisals include adjustments, on an individual case basis, to comparable assets based on the appraiser's market knowledge and experience, and are classified as Level 3. When an asset is acquired, the excess of the loan balance over fair value less estimated selling costs is charged to the allowance for loan losses. Operating results from real estate owned, including rental income, operating expenses, and gains and losses realized from the sales of real estate owned, are recorded as earned/incurred.

There were no changes to the valuation techniques for fair value measurements as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017.







COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following tables present the assets and liabilities reported on the consolidated balance sheets at their fair values as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, by level within the fair value hierarchy:
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2018



Fair Value Measurements

Fair value
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)

(In thousands)
Measured on a recurring basis:






Securities available-for-sale:






       U.S. government and agency obligations$53,163

53,163



$
       Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations872,686



872,686


       Municipal obligations1,587



1,587


       Corporate debt securities53,392



53,392


       Trust preferred securities4,593



4,593


       Equity securities1,655

1,655




            Total securities available-for-sale$987,076

54,818

932,258

$
Derivative assets2,625



2,625



$989,701

54,818

934,883

$








Derivative liabilities$230



230

$


December 31, 2017



Fair value measurements

Fair value
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)

(In thousands)
Measured on a recurring basis:






Securities available-for-sale:






U.S. government and agency obligations$39,644

39,644



$
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations606,612



606,612


Municipal obligations1,957



1,957


Corporate debt securities54,514



54,514


Trust preferred securities4,656



4,656


Equity securities3,187

3,187




Total securities available-for-sale710,570

42,831

667,739


Derivative assets490



490



$711,060

42,831

668,229

$








Derivative liabilities$203



203

$


September 30, 2017December 31, 2017



Fair value measurements

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)Fair value
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)

(In thousands)(In thousands)
Measured on a recurring basis:













Securities available-for-sale:













U.S. government and agency obligations$24,874

24,874



$
$39,644

39,644



$
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations473,491



473,491


606,612



606,612


Municipal obligations1,357



1,357


1,957



1,957


Corporate debt securities49,492



49,492


54,514



54,514


Trust preferred securities4,708



4,708


4,656



4,656


Equity securities3,254

3,254




3,187

3,187




Total securities available-for-sale557,176

28,128

529,048


710,570

42,831

667,739


Derivative assets277



277


490



490



$557,453

28,128

529,325

$
$711,060

42,831

668,229

$

Derivative liabilities$182



182

$
$203



203

$

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and during the year ended December 31, 2017.

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(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


December 31, 2017September 30, 2018



Fair value measurements

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)Fair value
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)

(In thousands)(In thousands)
Measured on a non-recurring basis:













Real estate owned$959





$959
$251





$251
Loans measured for impairment based on the






fair value of the underlying collateral$10,251





$10,251
Loans measured for impairment based on the fair value of the underlying collateral1,257





1,257

11,210





11,210
$1,508





$1,508


September 30, 2017December 31, 2017



Fair value measurements

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)Fair value
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)

(In thousands)(In thousands)
Measured on a non-recurring basis:













Real estate owned$393





$393
$959





$959
Loans measured for impairment based on the






fair value of the underlying collateral$14,156





$14,156
Loans measured for impairment based on the fair value of the underlying collateral10,251





10,251

14,549





14,549
$11,210





$11,210

The following table presents qualitative information for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2017September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017:

December 31, 2017

Fair value
Valuation methodology
Unobservable inputs
Range of inputs

(In Thousands)
 Real estate owned$959

Appraised Value
Discount for cost to sell
6.0%
 Loans measured for impairment based on the






    fair value of the underlying collateral$10,251

Appraised Value
Discount for cost to sell
6.0% - 8.0%









September 30, 2017

Fair value
Valuation methodology
Unobservable inputs
Range of inputs

(In Thousands)
 Real estate owned$393

Appraised Value
Discount for cost to sell
6.0%
 Loans measured for impairment based on the







    fair value of the underlying collateral$14,156

Appraised Value
Discount for cost to sell
6.0% - 8.0%

September 30, 2018

Fair value
Valuation methodology
Unobservable inputs
Range of inputs

(In Thousands)
Real estate owned$251

Appraised Value
Discount for cost to sell
6.0%
Loans measured for impairment based on the fair value of the underlying collateral$1,257

Appraised Value
Discount for cost to sell
6.0% - 8.0%


December 31, 2017

Fair value
Valuation methodology
Unobservable inputs
Range of inputs

(In Thousands)
Real estate owned$959

Appraised Value
Discount for cost to sell
6.0%
Loans measured for impairment based on the fair value of the underlying collateral$10,251

Appraised Value
Discount for cost to sell
6.0% - 8.0%

Other Fair Value Disclosures

The Company is required to disclose estimated fair value of financial instruments, both assets and liabilities on and off the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. The following is aA description of the valuation methodologies used for those assets and liabilities.liabilities not recorded at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis are set forth below.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and short-term investments, the carrying amount approximates fair value due to their nature and short-term maturities.

Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity

For securities held-to-maturity, 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, is a mathematical technique used principally to value certain securities to benchmark or to compare 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. As the Company is responsible for the determination of fair value, it performs quarterly analysis on the prices received from the pricing service to determine whether the prices are reasonable estimates of fair value. Specifically, the Company compares the prices received from the pricing service to a secondary pricing source. Additionally, the Company compares changes in the reported market values and returns to relevant market indices to assess the reasonableness of the reported prices. The Company’s internal price verification procedures and review of fair value methodology documentation provided by independent pricing services has not historically resulted in an adjustment in the prices obtained from the pricing service. 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.

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock ("FHLB")

The carrying value of FHLB stock is its cost. The fair value of FHLB stock is based on redemption at par value. The Company classifies the estimated fair value as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Loans Receivable

Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics. Loans are segregated by type such as commercial mortgage, residential mortgage, commercial, construction, etc. Each applicable loan category is further segmented into fixed and adjustable rate interest terms and into performing and non-performing categories. The fair value of performing loans is estimated using a combination of techniques, including a discounted cash flow model that utilizes a discount rate that reflects the Company’s current pricing for loans with similar characteristics and remaining maturity, adjusted by an amount for estimated credit losses inherent in the portfolio at the balance sheet date. The rates take into account the expected yield curve, as well as an adjustment for prepayment risk, when applicable. The fair value estimated does not incorporate an exit value. The Company classifies the estimated fair value of its loan portfolio as Level 3.

The fair value for non-performing loans was based on recent external appraisals of collateral securing such loans, adjusted for the timing of anticipated cash flows. The Company classifies the estimated fair value of its non-performing loan portfolio as Level 3.

Loans Held-for-Sale
Loans held-for-sale are carried at the lower of the aggregate cost or estimated fair value, less costs to sell.

Deposits

The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as non-interest bearing demand deposits and savings deposits, was equal to the amount payable on demand and classified as Level 2. The estimated fair value of certificates of deposit was based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate was estimated using the Company’s current rates offered for deposits with similar remaining maturities. The Company classifies the estimated fair value of its certificates of deposit portfolio as Level 2.

Borrowed Funds

The fair value of borrowed funds was estimated by discounting future cash flows using rates available for debt with similar terms and maturities and is classified by the Company as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.



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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements





Commitments to Extend Credit and Letters of Credit

The fair value of commitments to extend credit and letters of credit was estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counter-parties. For fixed rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The fair value estimates of commitments to extend credit and letters of credit are deemed immaterial in comparison to their carrying value.

The following tables present the assets and liabilities reported on the consolidated balance sheets at their fair values as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017:

December 31, 2017



Fair Value Instruments

Carrying Value
Total Fair Value
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)

(In thousands)
Financial assets:








Cash and cash equivalents$65,498

65,498

65,498



$
Securities available-for-sale710,570

710,570

42,831

667,739


Securities held-to-maturity239,618

236,125



236,125


Federal Home Loan Bank Stock44,664

44,664



44,664


Loans receivable, net4,400,470

4,367,945





4,367,945
Derivative assets490

490



490


Financial liabilities:








Total deposits4,263,315

3,959,460



3,959,460


Borrowings929,057

925,032



925,032


Derivative liabilities$203

203



203

$


September 30, 2017September 30, 2018



Fair Value Instruments  Fair Value Measurements

Carrying Value
Total Fair Value
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)Carrying Value Total Fair Value Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)

(In thousands)(In thousands)  
Financial assets:








         
Cash and cash equivalents$100,975

100,975

100,975



$
$54,834
 54,834
 54,834
 
 $
Securities available-for-sale557,176

557,176

28,128

529,048


987,076
 987,076
 54,818
 932,258
 
Securities held-to-maturity132,939

131,822



131,822


264,184
 251,417
 
 251,417
 
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock35,844

35,844



35,844


Federal Home Loan Bank stock56,532
 56,532
 
 56,532
 
Loans held-for-sale1,860
 1,860
 
 1,860
 
Loans receivable, net4,307,623

4,301,138





4,301,138
4,843,297
 4,706,875
 
 
 4,706,875
Derivative assets277

277



277


2,625
 2,625
 
 2,625
 
         
Financial liabilities:








  
      
Total deposits4,123,428

3,880,363



3,880,363


$4,372,345
 4,355,309
 
 4,355,309
 $
Borrowings733,043

732,731



732,731


1,135,730
 1,127,940
 
 1,127,940
 
Derivative liabilities$182

182



182

$
$230
 230
 
 230
 $

COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


December 31, 2017



Fair Value Measurements

Carrying Value
Total Fair Value
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)

(In thousands)
Financial assets:








Cash and cash equivalents$65,498

65,498

65,498



$
Securities available-for-sale710,570

710,570

42,831

667,739


Securities held-to-maturity239,618

236,125



236,125


Federal Home Loan Bank Stock44,664

44,664



44,664


Loans receivable, net4,400,470

4,367,945





4,367,945
Derivative assets490

490



490


          
Financial liabilities:








Total deposits$4,263,315

3,959,460



3,959,460

$
Borrowings929,057

925,032



925,032


Derivative liabilities203

203



203



Limitations

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

Fair value estimates are based on existing balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial assets or liabilities include goodwill and other intangibles, deferred tax assets and premises and equipment. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in the estimates.

10.Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)














COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

9.Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table presentstables present the components of other comprehensive income (loss), both gross and net of tax, for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017September 30, 2018 and 2016:2017:

December 31, 2017
December 31, 2016

Before Tax
Tax Effect
After Tax
Before Tax
Tax Effect
After Tax

(In thousands)
Components of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):




 




Unrealized gains on securities available for sale:




 




Net losses arising during the period$(2,892)
(147)
(3,039) (23,624)
8,417

$(15,207)
Accretion of unrealized loss on securities reclassified as held-to-maturity(2)
(56)
(58) 




Reclassification adjustment for (losses) gains included in net income(60)94
13

(47) 411

(147)
264

(2,954)
(190)
(3,144) (23,213)
8,270

(14,943)






 




     Unrealized gain (loss) on swap contract192

(28)
164
 










 




Employee benefit plans:




 




Amortization of prior service cost included in net income(24)
(19)
(43) (28)
10

(18)
Reclassification adjustment of actuarial net (loss) gain included in net income(9)
(94)
(103) 7

(2)
5
Change in funded status of retirement obligations(9,024)
3,354

(5,670) 20

132

152
Tax effects resulting from the adoption of ASU No. 2018-02

(10,434)
(10,434) 
 
 

(9,057)
(7,193)
(16,250) (1)
140

139
Total other comprehensive loss$(11,819)
(7,411)
(19,230) (23,214)
8,410

$(14,804)
 For the Three Months Ended
 September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017
 Before Tax Tax Effect After Tax Before Tax Tax Effect After Tax
 (In thousands)
Components of Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:           
Unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale:           
Net (losses) gains arising during the period$(5,992) 634
 (5,358) 5,079
 (1,813) $3,266
Accretion of unrealized gain (loss) on securities reclassified as held-to-maturity1
 (12) (11) (402) 144
 (258)
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income
 3
 3
 
 
 
 (5,991) 625
 (5,366) 4,677
 (1,669) 3,008
            
     Unrealized gain on swap contract1,554
 (314) 1,240
 143
 (50) 93
 1,554
 (314) 1,240
 143
 (50) 93
            
Employee benefit plans:           
Amortization of prior service cost included in net income
 
 
 
 
 
Reclassification adjustment of actuarial net gain included in net income
 
 
 
 25
 25
Change in funded status of retirement obligations
 (1,908) (1,908) 23,115
 (8,283) 14,832
 
 (1,908) (1,908) 23,115
 (8,258) 14,857
Total other comprehensive (loss) income$(4,437) (1,597) (6,034) 27,935
 (9,977) $17,958

COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The Company, in accordance with ASU No. 2018-02, has elected
 For the Nine Months Ended
 September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017
 Before Tax Tax Effect After Tax Before Tax Tax Effect After Tax
 (In thousands)
Components of Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:           
Unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale:           
Net (losses) gains arising during the period$(23,253) 5,067
 (18,186) 8,419
 (3,020) $5,399
Accretion of unrealized loss on securities reclassified as held-to-maturity(17) 5
 (12) (402) 144
 (258)
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income116
 (26) 90
 
 
 
 (23,154) 5,046
 (18,108) 8,017
 (2,876) 5,141
            
     Unrealized gain on swap contract2,232
 (486) 1,746
 95
 (33) 62
 2,232
 (486) 1,746
 95
 (33) 62
            
Employee benefit plans:           
Amortization of prior service cost included in net income125
 (27) 98
 
 (1) (1)
Reclassification adjustment of actuarial net gain included in net income663
 (144) 519
 1,998
 (619) 1,379
Change in funded status of retirement obligations(789) 174
 (615) 21,117
 (7,716) 13,401
 (1) 3
 2
 23,115
 (8,336) 14,779
Total other comprehensive (loss) income$(20,923) 4,563
 (16,360) 31,227
 (11,245) $19,982

COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to reclassify the income tax effects of the Tax Act from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income to retained earnings for the three months ended December 31, 2017. Consolidated Financial Statements

The following tables present the changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, (loss), net of tax, for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017September 30, 2018 and 2016:2017:
December 31, 2017For the Three Months Ended
Unrealized Gains on Securities Available for Sale
Employee Benefit Plans
Swaps Accumulated Other Comprehensive LossSeptember 30, 2018 September 30, 2017








 

Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Securities Available-for- Sale Unrealized Gain on Swaps Employee Benefit Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Securities Available-for- Sale Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Swaps Employee Benefit Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at beginning of year$(4,135)
(42,105)
60
 $(46,180)
(In Thousands) (In Thousands)
Balance at beginning of quarter$(20,086) 730
 (56,380) (75,736) (7,146) (31) (56,961) $(64,138)
Current period changes in other comprehensive (loss) income(1,830)
(5,816)
124
 (7,522)(5,366) 1,240
 (1,908) (6,034) 3,008
 93
 14,857
 17,958
Reclassification of tax effects resulting from the adoption of ASU No. 2018-02(1,314) (10,434) 40
 (11,708)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income$(7,279)
(58,355)
224
 $(65,410)$(25,452) 1,970
 (58,288) (81,770) (4,138) 62
 (42,104) $(46,180)

For the Nine Months Ended
December 31, 2016September 30, 2018
September 30, 2017
Unrealized Gains on Securities Available for Sale
Employee Benefit Plans
Swaps Accumulated Other Comprehensive LossUnrealized (Losses) Gains on Securities Available-for- Sale
Unrealized Gain on Swaps
Employee Benefit Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Securities Available-for- Sale
Unrealized Gain on Swaps
Employee Benefit Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

(In Thousands)
(In Thousands)
Balance at beginning of year$5,664

(57,022)

 $(51,358)$(7,344)
224

(58,290) (65,410)
(9,279)


(56,883) $(66,162)
Current period changes in other comprehensive (loss) income(14,943)
139


 (14,804)(18,108)
1,746

2
 (16,360)
5,141

62

14,779
 19,982
Total other comprehensive (loss) income$(9,279)
(56,883)

 $(66,162)$(25,452)
1,970

(58,288) (81,770)
(4,138)
62

(42,104) $(46,180)


COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table reflects amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income to the consolidated statementstatements of income and the affected line item in the statement where net income is presented for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017September 30, 2018 and 2016:2017:
 For the Three Months Ended 


December 31, 
 9/30/2018 9/30/2017 


2017
2016 
 (In Thousands) 
Accumulated other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Components



 Affected line items in the Consolidated Statements of Income     Affected line items in the Consolidated Statements of Income
Reclassification adjustment for (loss) gain included in net income
(60)
411
 (Loss) Gain on securities transactions, net
Reclassification adjustment of actuarial net (loss) gain included in net income
(9)
7
 Compensation and employee benefits expense
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income $
 $
 Gains on securities transactions, net
Reclassification adjustment of actuarial net gain included in net income 
 
 Compensation and employee benefits expense
Total before tax
(69)
418
 
 
 
 
Income tax benefit
(81)
(149) 
 3
 25
 
Net of tax
(150)
269
 
 $3
 $25
 

  For the Nine Months Ended  
  9/30/2018 9/30/2017  
  (In Thousands)  
Accumulated other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Components     Affected line items in the Consolidated Statements of Income
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income $116
 $
 Gains on securities transactions, net
Reclassification adjustment of actuarial net gain included in net income 663
 1,998
 Compensation and employee benefits expense
      Total before tax 779
 1,998
  
      Income tax benefit (170) (619)  
      Net of tax $609
 $1,379
  

11.Derivatives and Hedging Activities
10.     Derivatives and Hedging Activities

The Company offers currency forward contracts and interest rate swap contracts to certain commercial banking customers to manage their risk of exposure and risk management strategies. These contracts are simultaneously hedged by offsetting contracts with a third party, such that the Company would minimize its net risk exposure resulting from these transactions. In addition, the Company executes interest rate swaps with third parties to in order to hedge the interest expense
COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Columbia Bank MHC)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

of short-term Federal Home Loan Bank Advances. These contracts are simultaneously hedged with short-term Federal Home Loan Bank Advances.

Currency Forward Contracts. At bothSeptember 30, 2018, the Company had no currency forward contracts in place with commercial banking customers. At December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, the Company had a currency forward contract in place with a commercial banking customer with a notional amount of $1.6 million. An offsetting currency forward contract with a third party was also in-force for the respective time periods.in place at December 31, 2017. The currency forward contracts associated with this program doesdo not meet hedge accounting requirements. Changes in the fair value
of both the customer currency forward contract and the offsetting third party contract isare recognized directly in earnings. Derivatives not designated in qualifying hedging relationships are not speculative and result from a service the Company provides to certain qualified commercial banking customers and are not used to manage interest rate risk in the Company's assets or liabilities.

Interest Rate Swaps. At September 30, 2018, the Company had an interest rate swap in place with a commercial banking customer with a notional amount of $16.0 million. The interest rate swap is simultaneously hedged by an offsetting interest rate swap that the Company executes with a third party, such that the Company minimizes its net risk exposure resulting from such transactions. As the interest rate swap does not meet hedge accounting requirements, the changes in the fair value of both the customer and third party swap contracts are recognized directly in earnings. At December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017 the Company did not have any interest rate swaps with commercial banking customers. The Company executes interest rate swaps with commercial banking customers to facilitate their respective risk management strategies.

The
COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

At September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company had 21 and two interest rate swaps in place at both December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017 with offsetting Federal Home Loan Bank Advances with a notional amount of $20.0 million. The$275.0 million and $20 million respectively to reduce the Company's exposure to volatility in short-term interest rates associated with its Federal Home Loan Bank advances. These interest rate swaps associated with the program meet the hedge accounting requirements. TheAccordingly, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives designated that qualify as cash flow hedges are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). until earnings are affected by the variability in cash flows of the designated hedged item. The ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of thethese derivatives designated that qualify as cash flow hedges are recorded in earnings. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable interest amounts from athe swap counter-party in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payment payments over the life of the agreements without the exchange of the underlying notional amount.

For the three and nine months ended December 31,September 30, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, the Company did not record any hedge ineffectiveness associated with these contracts.
   
The tabletables below presentspresent the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments as well as their classification on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017:

December 31, 2017September 30, 2018

Asset Derivative
Liability DerivativeAsset Derivative Liability Derivative

Consolidated Balance Sheet
Fair value
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Fair ValueConsolidated Balance Sheet Fair value Consolidated Balance Sheet Fair Value


(In thousands)
(In thousands)
 (In thousands) 
 (In thousands)
Derivatives:




 
 
 
Interest rate swap - cash flow hedgeOther Assets
$287

Other Liabilities
$
Currency forward contract - non-designated hedgeOther Assets
203

Other Liabilities
203
Interest rate products - designatedOther Assets $2,409
 Other Liabilities $
Interest rate products - non-designatedOther Assets 216
 Other Liabilities 230
Total derivative instruments
$490

$203

 $2,625
 
 $230





    

September 30, 2017December 31, 2017

Asset Derivative
Liability DerivativeAsset Derivative Liability Derivative

Consolidated Balance Sheet
Fair value
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Fair ValueConsolidated Balance Sheet Fair value Consolidated Balance Sheet Fair Value



(In thousands)


(In thousands)
 (In thousands) 
 (In thousands)
Derivatives:




 
 
 
Interest rate swap - cash flow hedgeOther Assets
$95

Other Liabilities
$
Interest rate products - designatedOther Assets $287
 Other Liabilities $
Currency forward contract - non-designated hedgeOther Assets
182

Other Liabilities
182
Other Assets 203
 Other Liabilities 203
Total derivative instruments
$277

$182

 $490
 
 $203

For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, noSeptember 30, 2018 the loss amount recognized in non-interest income was $14 thousand related to the change in fair value of the non-designated interest rate products. No gains or losses were recorded in the consolidated statements of income.operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.

COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUSIDIARIESFee income related to the interest rate swap executed with a commercial banking customer totaled $164 thousand for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018. No fee income was recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.
(A Wholly-owned Subsidiary
At September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the fair value of Columbia Bank MHC)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
derivatives was in a net asset position. At September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, accrued interest was $123 thousand and $7 thousand, respectively.

The Company has agreements with counter-partiescounterparties that contain a provision that if the Company defaults on any of its indebtedness, including default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, then the Company could also be declared in default of its derivative obligations.

At December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, the fair value of derivatives was in an asset position and includes accrued interest of $7 thousand and $9 thousand, respectively.


12.Subsequent Events


COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

11.    Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated events subsequent to December 31, 2017September 30, 2018 and through the financial statement issuance date of March 23,November 14, 2018. The Company has not identified any material subsequent events.

Columbia Financial, Inc.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Item 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Item 2.    MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained herein are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by reference to a future period or periods, or by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “may,” “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” "project," "intend," “anticipate,” “continue,” or similar terms or variations on those terms, or the negative of those terms. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risk factors and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those set forth in the Company's prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) on February 20,8, 2018, and those related to the economic environment, particularly in the market areas in which the Company operates, competitive products and pricing, fiscal and monetary policies of the U.S. Government, changes in government regulations affecting financial institutions, including regulatory fees and capital requirements, changes in prevailing interest rates, acquisitions and the integration of acquired businesses, credit risk management, asset-liability management, the financial and securities markets and the availability of and costs associated with sources of liquidity.

The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date made. The Company also advises readers that the factors listed above could affect the Company’s financial performance and could cause the Company’s actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed with respect to future periods in any current statements. The Company does not have any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect any subsequent events or circumstances after the date of this statement.

Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017

Total assets increased $801.4 million, or 13.9%, to $6.6 billion at September 30, 2018 from $5.8 billion at December 31, 2017. The increase in total assets was primarily attributed to increases in loans receivable, net, of $442.8 million and available-for-sale securities of $276.5 million. Loan growth was funded by $492.4 million of net proceeds from the minority stock offering and increased borrowings and deposits.

Securities available-for-sale increased $276.5 million to $987.1 million at September 30, 2018 from $710.6 million at December 31, 2017. Securities held-to-maturity increased $24.6 million to $264.2 million at September 30, 2018 from $239.6 million at December 31, 2017. The net increase was driven by the purchase of investment securities funded by a portion of the proceeds received in connection with the minority stock offering.
Loans receivable, net increased $442.8 million to $4.8 billion at September 30, 2018 from $4.4 billion at December 31, 2017. Multifamily and commercial, one-to-four family, construction and commercial business lending contributed $217.9 million, $207.0 million, $36.1 million and $26.3 million respectively to our loan growth. Home equity loans and advances declined $44.0 million between December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2018. The decrease in home equity loans and advances was driven by lower originations.
Bank-owned life insurance increased $32.6 million to $183.1 million at September 30, 2018 from $150.5 million at December 31, 2017. The increase is primarily the result of the purchase of $30 million of additional bank-owned life insurance during the quarter ended September 30, 2018.

Total liabilities increased $326.4 million, or 6.2%, to $5.6 billion at September 30, 2018 from $5.3 billion at December 31, 2017. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in borrowings of $206.7 million and total deposits of $109.0 million to fund the increased loan demand. In August 2018, the Company redeemed, in full, $51.5 million of junior subordinated debt securities. The increase in total deposits is attributed to higher certificate of deposit balances.

Total stockholders’ equity increased $475.0 million or 100.6%, to $947.0 million at September 30, 2018 from $472.1 million at December 31, 2017. The net increase was primarily due to the completion of the minority stock offering and earnings for the period.






Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

Net income of $10.8 million was recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2018, compared to net income of $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017. The increase of $9.3 million was primarily attributable to a $4.6 million increase in net interest income coupled with a $4.2 million decrease in the provision for loan losses. Non-recurring expenses recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2017 included $3.3 million of cash contributions to the Columbia Bank Foundation, a $2.1 million loss on the sale of investment securities and a $959 thousand loss on the sale of loans.
On July 1, 2018, the State of New Jersey enacted tax law changes which impacted New Jersey's corporation business tax. Most notably is a new surtax of 2.5% which increases the New Jersey corporate business state tax rate from 9.0% to 11.5% and which was applied retroactively to January 1, 2018. The Company has completed its analysis of the changes in the state tax laws and recorded the effect of the provisions in our financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2018, as further discussed below.
The Company’s net interest income was $40.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018, an increase of $4.6 million, or 12.9% compared to $36.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017. The increase in net interest income was attributable to a $9.9 million increase in interest and dividend income which was partially offset by a $5.3 million increase in interest expense. The increase in interest and dividend income for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 was largely due to a $434.5 million increase in average loans and a $564.3 million increase in average investment securities.

The yield on total average earning assets increased five basis points for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. The yield on average loans increased 11 basis points to 4.01% from 3.90%, while the yield on investment securities increased 18 basis points to 2.75% from 2.57% for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2017.
The $3.5 million increase in interest expense on deposits was largely the result of a $153.1 million increase in the average balance of interest bearing deposits combined with a 36 basis point increase in the cost of deposits which was driven by higher market rates and a shift in the mix between core deposits and certificates of deposit.
The Company's net interest margin for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 decreased 14 basis points to 2.65% compared to 2.79% for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. The weighted average yield on interest-earning assets increased five basis points to 3.76% for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 compared to 3.71% for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. The cost of average total interest bearing liabilities increased 35 basis points to 1.47% for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 as compared to 1.12% for the quarter ended September 30, 2017.
The provision for loan losses was $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018, a decrease of approximately $4.2 million from $5.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017. The decrease is driven primarily by the decline in problem loans.
Non-interest income was $5.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018, an increase of $3.7 million from $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017. The increase is attributed to a $2.1 million loss on the sale of investment securities and a $959 thousand loss on mortgage loans sold to a third party during the quarter ended September 30, 2017 that did not reoccur during the quarter ended September 30, 2018. Proceeds from the sale of investment securities were reinvested into higher yielding investment securities.
Non-interest expense was $26.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018, a decrease of $3.6 million, or 12.0%, compared to $30.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017. The decrease was driven primarily by cash contributions totaling $3.3 million to the Columbia Bank Foundation during the quarter ended September 30, 2017 that did not reoccur during the quarter ended September 30, 2018.
Income tax expense was $7.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 compared to $0.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. The Company recorded an additional $2.2 million of income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2018 related to the New Jersey corporate business surtax of 2.5% and revaluation of our gross deferred tax assets and liabilities.
Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, net income decreased $13.2 million to $7.9 million, compared to net income of $21.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The decrease was primarily attributable to the one-time $34.8 million contribution of shares of the Company's common stock to the Columbia Bank Foundation and related tax benefit associated with the contribution during the nine months ended September 30, 2018. This was partially offset by a $14.3 million increase in net interest income, a $2.1 million loss on the sale of investment securities and a $959 thousand loss on mortgage loans sold to a third party during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 that did not reoccur during the nine months ended September 30, 2018.


Net interest income was $120.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, an increase of $14.3 million, or 13.4% compared to $106.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The increase in net interest income was attributable to a $24.4 million increase in interest and dividend income which was partially offset by a $10.1 million increase in interest expense. The increase in interest and dividend income for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was primarily the result of a $341.2 million increase in average loans and a $467.8 million increase in average investment securities.

The yield on average loans increased eight basis points to 3.99% from 3.91% and the yield on investment securities increased 15 basis points to 2.73% from 2.58% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, interest expense on deposits was $27.7 million, an increase of $8.3 million or 43.1% compared to $19.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The increase was primarily the result of a $403.5 million increase in the average balance of total interest bearing deposits coupled with a 22 basis point increase in the cost of deposits.
The Company's net interest margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 decreased 10 basis points to 2.73% compared to 2.83% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The weighted average yield on interest-earning assets increased one basis point to 3.73% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to 3.72% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The cost of average total interest bearing liabilities increased 16 basis points to 1.25% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to 1.09% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the provision for loan losses was $5.9 million, representing a decrease of $526 thousand as compared to $6.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The current provision reflects a continued decline in our non-performing loans and a decrease in net charge-offs for the comparable periods.
Non-interest income was $15.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, an increase of $3.0 million, or 24.6% compared to $12.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The increase was driven primarily by $2.1 million of losses recorded on the sale of investment securities and losses of $959 thousand on the sale of loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, which did not reoccur in the 2018 period. Proceeds from the sale of investment securities were reinvested into higher yielding investment securities.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, non-interest expense was $114.4 million, an increase of $34.4 million, or 43.0%, compared to $80.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The increase was driven primarily by the $34.8 million contribution of shares of Company common stock to the Columbia Bank Foundation during the nine months ended September 30, 2018.
Income tax expense was $7.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, a decrease of $3.3 million, or 30.0%, compared to $11.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The Company recorded an additional $2.2 million of tax expense in our financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 related to the New Jersey corporate business surtax of 2.5% and revaluation of our gross deferred tax assets and liabilities. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to September 30, 2017 is primarily attributed to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Critical Accounting Policies

The Company considers certain accounting policies to be critically important to the fair presentation of its consolidated balance sheets and statements of income. These policies require management to make judgments on matters which by their nature have elements of uncertainty. The sensitivity of the Company’s consolidated financial statements to these critical accounting policies, and the assumptions and estimates applied, could have a significant impact on its consolidated balance sheets and statements of income. Assumptions, estimates and judgments made by management can be influenced by a number of factors, including the general economic environment. The Company has identified the following as critical accounting policies:

Adequacy of the allowance for loan losses
Valuation of securities and impairment analysis
Valuation of post-retirement benefits
Valuation of deferred tax assets







The calculation of the allowance for loan losses is a critical accounting policy of the Company. The allowance for loan losses is a valuation account that reflects management’s evaluation of the probable losses in the loan portfolio. Determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses involves a high degree of judgment. Estimates required to establish the allowance include: the overall economic environment, value of collateral, strength of guarantors, loss exposure in the event of default, the amount and timing of future cash flows on impaired loans, and determination of loss factors applied to the portfolio segments. These estimates are susceptible to significant change. Management regularly reviews loss experience within the portfolio, monitors current economic conditions and other factors related to the collectability of the loan portfolio. The Company maintains the allowance for loan losses through provisions for loan losses which are charged to income. Charge-offs against the allowance for loan losses are taken on loans where management determines that the collection of loan principal is unlikely. Recoveries made on loans that have been charged-off are credited to the allowance for loan losses.

As part of the evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, each quarter management prepares an analysis that categorizes the entire loan portfolio by certain risk characteristics such as loan type (residential mortgage, commercial mortgage, construction, commercial, etc.) and loan risk rating.


When assigning a risk rating to a loan, management utilizes an eight-point internal risk rating system. Loans deemed to be “acceptable quality” are rated 1 through 4, with a rating of 1 established for loans with minimal risk. Loans deemed to be of “questionable quality” are rated 5 (Watch)(Special Mention) or 6 (Special Mention)(Substandard). Loans with adverse classifications (Substandard, doubtful or loss) are rated 6, 7 (Doubtful) or 8 respectively.(Loss). The risk ratings are also confirmed through periodic loan review examinations, which are currently performed by both an independent third-party and the Company's internal loan review department. The Company requires an annual review be performed above certain dollar thresholds, depending on loan type, to help determine the appropriate risk rating.

Management estimates the amount of loan losses for groups of loans by applying quantitative loss factors to the loan segments at the risk rating level and applying qualitative adjustments to each loan segment at the risk rating level. Quantitative loss factors give consideration to historical loss experience and migration experience by loan type based upon an appropriate look-back period, adjusted for a loss emergence period. Quantitative loss factors are evaluated periodically. Qualitative adjustments give consideration to other qualitative or environmental factors such as trends and levels of delinquencies, impaired loans, charge-offs, recoveries and loan volumes, as well as national and local economic trends and conditions. Qualitative adjustments reflect risks in the loan portfolio not captured by the quantitative loss factors and, as such, are evaluated from a risk level perspective relative to the risk levels present over the look-back period. The reserves resulting from the application of both the quantitative experience and qualitative factors are combined to arrive at the allowance for loan losses.

Management believes the primary risks inherent in the portfolio are a general decline in the economy, a decline in real estate market values, rising unemployment, elevated unemployment, increasing vacancy rates, and increases in interest rates in the absence of economic improvement. Any one or a combination of these events may adversely affect a borrowers’ ability to repay their loan, resulting in increased delinquencies and loan losses. Accordingly, the Company has recorded loan losses at a level which is estimated to represent the current risk in its loan portfolio. Management considers it important to maintain the ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total loans at an acceptable level considering the current composition of the loan portfolio.

Although management believes that the Company has established and maintained the allowance for loan losses at appropriate levels, additional reserves may be necessary if future economic and other conditions differ substantially from the current operating environment. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and the estimates and assumptions are adjusted when facts and circumstances necessitate a re-valuation of the estimate. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. In addition, regulatory agencies periodically review the adequacy of the Company’s allowance for loan losses as an integral part of their examination process. Such agencies may require the Company to recognize additions to the allowance or additional write-downs based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination. Although management uses the best information available, the level of the allowance for loan losses remains an estimate that is subject to significant judgment.

The Company’s available-for-sale securities portfolio is carried at fair value, with unrealized gains or losses, net of taxes, reported in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. Fair values are based on third party market quotations. Securities which the Company has the intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and carried at amortized cost. Management conducts a periodic review and evaluation of the securities portfolio to determine if any declines in the fair values of securities are other-than-temporary. In this evaluation, if such a decline were deemed other-than temporary, management would measure the total credit-related component of the unrealized loss, and recognize that portion of the loss as a charge to current period earnings. The remaining portion of the unrealized loss would be recognized as an adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The fair value of the securities portfolio is significantly affected by changes in interest rates. In general, as interest rates rise, the fair value of fixed-rate securities decreases and as interest rates decline, the fair value of fixed-rate securities increases. The Company determines if it has the intent to sell these securities or if it is more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell the securities before the

anticipated recovery. If either exists, the entire decline in value is considered other-than-temporary and would be recognized as an expense in the current period.




The Company provides certain health care and life insurance benefits to eligible retired employees. The cost of retiree health care and other benefits during the employees' period of active service are accrued monthly. The accounting guidance requires the following: a) recognizing in the statement of financial position the over funded or underfunded status of a defined benefit post-retirement plan measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligations; b) measuring a plan's assets and its obligations that determine its funded status as of the end of the Company's fiscal year (with limited exceptions); and c) recognizing as a component of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, the actuarial gain and losses and the prior service costs and credits that arise during the period.


The determination of whether deferred tax assets will be realizable is predicated on the reversal of existing deferred tax liabilities, utilization against carry-back years and estimates of future taxable income. Such estimates are subject to management’s judgment. A valuation allowance is established when management is unable to conclude that it is more likely than not that it will realize deferred tax assets based on the nature and timing of these items. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income tax expense in the period enacted.


ComparisonAsset Quality:

The following table sets forth information regarding the Company’s non-performing assets as of Financial ConditionSeptember 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

 September 30, 2018
December 31, 2017
 (In Thousands)
Mortgage loans:   
One to four family$2,008

$3,360
Multifamily and commercial

1,329
          Total mortgage loans2,008

4,689
Commercial business loans480

1,263
Consumer loans1,439

573
          Total non-performing loans3,927

6,525
Foreclosed assets251

959
          Total non-performing assets$4,178

$7,484

The following table sets forth information regarding the Company's 60-89 day delinquent loans as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

 September 30, 2018
December 31, 2017
 (In Thousands)
Mortgage loans:


One to four family$1,665

$1,229
Multifamily and commercial

380
          Total mortgage loans1,665

1,609
Commercial business loans500

730
Consumer loans266

26
          Total 60-89 day delinquent loans$2,431

$2,365


At September 30, 2018, the allowance for loan losses totaled $63.4 million, or 1.30% of total loans, compared with $58.2 million, or 1.31% of total loans at December 31, 2017 and2017. Total non-performing loans were $3.9 million, or 0.08% of total loans at September 30, 2017

Total Assets. Total assets increased $337.22018, compared to $6.5 million, or 6.2% to $5.8 billion0.15% of total loans at December 31, 2017.

At September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, from $5.4 billionthe Company held $251 thousand and $959 thousand of foreclosed assets, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, there were two additions to foreclosed assets with a total carrying value of $251 thousand and three properties sold with a total carrying value of $708 thousand.

Non-performing assets totaled $4.2 million, or 0.06% of total assets at September 30, 2017. The increase was primarily the result of growth in investment securities and loans, which was primarily funded by short-term borrowings and to a lesser extent deposits.

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents. Total cash and cash equivalents decreased $35.5 million, or 35.1%, to $65.5 million at December 31, 2017 from $101.0 million at September 30, 2017, as excess funds were redeployed principally to fund the purchase of investment securities.

Investment Securities. Total investment securities increased $260.1 million, or 37.7%, to $950.2 million at December 31, 2017 from $690.1 million at September 30, 2017. Consistent with our anticipated use of proceeds and to take advantage of then-existing investment opportunities in the securities market, we increased our position in investment securities utilizing short-term borrowings originated during the quarter ended December 31, 2017, with the intent to repay the borrowings with proceeds from the offering. At December 31, 2017, our total investment securities portfolio consisted of 74.8% of available-for-sale securities and 25.2% of securities held-to-maturity as2018 compared to 80.7% and 19.3%, respectively, at September 30, 2017. At December 31, 2017, our investment portfolio comprised 16.5% of total assets.

Loans Receivable. Loans receivable, net, increased $92.8 million, or 2.2%, to $4.4 billion at December 31, 2017 from $4.3 billion at September 30, 2017. The increase was primarily the result of purchasing $49.8 million of commercial real estate and multifamily loans combined with an increase in residential loans of $37.4 million. The purchased loans were re-underwritten by Columbia Bank using its own underwriting standards.

Non-Performing Assets. Non-performing assets increased $696 thousand to $7.5 million or 0.13% of total assets at December 31, 2017 from $6.8 million, or 0.12% of total assets at September 30, 2017.

Deposits. Deposits increased $139.9 million, or 3.4%, to $4.3 billion at December 31, 2017 from $4.1 billion at September 30, 2017. The increase was primarily the result of growth in interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing transaction accounts as well as certificates of deposit.

Borrowings. Borrowings increased $196.0 million, or 26.7%, to $929.1 million at December 31, 2017 from $733.0 million at September 30, 2017, primarily due to increases in short-term Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances used to purchase investment securities as part of our leverage strategy noted above.

Stockholder’s Equity. Total stockholder’s equity decreased $3.8 million, or 0.8%, to $472.1 million at December 31, 2017 from $475.9 million at September 30, 2017. The decrease was the result of a $7.5 million increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss primarily attributable to a decline in the discount rate used to present value our pension benefit obligations, which was partially offset by net income of $3.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017.


Comparison of the Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

General. Net income decreased $6.3 million, or 63.2%, to $3.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to $10.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $4.1 million increase in income tax expense due to the re-measurement of our net deferred tax assets as well as a $3.4 million increase in the provision for loan losses. These items were partially offset by a $3.5 million increase in net interest income.


Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $3.5 million, or 10.5%, to $36.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to $33.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016. The increase was largely a result of an increase in interest income on loans of $3.7 million due to portfolio
growth.

Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income increased $5.0 million, or 11.4%, to $49.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to $44.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016. The increase was primarily the result of increased average loan and investment security balances. In addition, the yield on average earning assets increased eight basis points for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to the prior year period.

Interest income on loans increased $3.7 million, or 9.3%, to $43.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to $39.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016, due to a $301.8 million increase in the average loan balance as well as a six basis point increase in the yield.

Interest income on investment securities, including Federal Home Loan Bank stock, increased $1.3 million, or 27.6%, to $6.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to $4.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016, due to a $122.1 million increase in the average balance coupled with a 24 basis point increase in the yield.

Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $1.5 million, or 14.1%, to $12.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to $10.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016. The increase was attributable to both a $340.8 million increase in average interest-bearing liabilities and a five basis point increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.

Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits increased $1.4 million, or 22.8%, to $7.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to $6.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016, due to a ten basis point increase in the cost of average interest-bearing deposits coupled with a $256.0 million increase in average interest-bearing deposits.

Interest expense on borrowings increased $101 thousand, or 2.2%, to $4.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to $4.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016, the result of an $84.8 million increase in average borrowings which was largely offset by a 27 basis point decrease in the cost of average borrowings. The decrease in the cost of average borrowings reflects the maturity of certain higher cost borrowings combined with the addition of lower cost short-term borrowings.

Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses was $3.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017, compared to no provision for the three months ended December 31, 2016. The provision recorded during the three months ended December 31, 2017 was due to: (i) changes in certain qualitative factors based on management’s assessment of the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on collateral values supporting our residential and home equity loan portfolio; (ii) an increase in the loss emergence period on the commercial real estate portfolio; and (iii) growth of the loan portfolio.

Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income decreased $833 thousand, or 15.1%, to $4.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to $5.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016. The decrease was largely the result of a $411 thousand gain on sale of securities and a $409 thousand gain on sale of loans recognized during the three months ended December 31, 2016 which did not reoccur in the current year period. In addition, there was a decline in title insurance fees of $319 thousand between periods due to reduced activity in our title insurance business.

Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense increased $1.5 million, or 6.2%, to $25.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to $24.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016. The increase was primarily the result of an increase in advertising expenses of $697 thousand related to product advertising and an increase in compensation and employee benefits expense of $611 thousand.

Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense increased $4.1 million, or 84.6%, to $9.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to $4.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016. The increase was the result of the re-measurement of our net deferred tax assets resulting from the change in the federal corporate income tax rate and a corresponding charge to income tax expense of $4.7 million as discussed above.




Item 3.     QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Item 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES

Net Interest Income:

Qualitative Analysis. Interest rate risk is the exposure of a Company's current and future earnings and capital arising from adverse movements in interest rates. The guidelines of the Company’s interest rate risk policy seek to limit the exposure to changes in interest rates that affect the underlying economic value of assets, liabilities, earnings and capital.

The Asset/Liability Committee meets regularly to review the impact of interest rate changes on net interest income, net interest margin, net income and the economic value of equity. The Asset/Liability Committee reviews a variety of strategies that project changes in asset or liability mix and the impact of those changes on projected net interest income and net income.

The Company’s strategy for liabilities has been to maintain a stable funding base by focusing on core deposit accounts. The Company’s ability to retain maturing time deposit accounts is the result of its strategy to remain competitively priced within its marketplace. The Company’s pricing strategy may vary depending upon current funding needs and the ability of the Company to fund operations through alternative sources.

Quantitative Analysis. Current and future sensitivity to changes in interest rates are measured through the use of balance sheet and income simulation models. The analysis captures changes in net interest income using flat rates as a base and rising and declining interest rate forecasts. Changes in net interest income and net income for the forecast period, generally twelve to twenty-four months, is measured and compared to policy limits for acceptable changes. The Company periodically reviews historical deposit re-pricing activity and makes modifications to certain assumptions used in its balance sheet and income simulation models regarding the interest rate sensitivity of deposits. These modifications are made to more closely reflect the most likely results under the various interest rate change scenarios. Since it is inherently difficult to predict the sensitivity of interest bearing deposits to changes in interest rates, the changes in net interest income due to changes in interest rates cannot be precisely predicted. There are a variety of reasons that may cause actual results to vary considerably from the predictions presented below which include, but are not limited to, the timing, magnitude, and frequency of changes in interest rates, interest rate spreads, prepayments, and actions taken in response to such changes.

Assumptions used in the simulation model may include but are not limited to:

Investment pricing from third parties;
Loan pricing indications from third parties;
Loan and depository spread assumptions based upon the Company's product offerings;
Investment and borrowing spreads based upon third party indications; and
Prepayment assumptions derived from the Company's actual results and third party surveys.
 
The following table sets forth the results of the estimated impact of interest rate changes on our estimated annual net interest income as of December 31, 2017:September 30, 2018:

December 31,September 30,

20172018
Change in Interest Rates (Basis Points)Change in Net Interest IncomeChange in Net Interest Income
-100(0.89)%(1.7)%
Base-
-
+100(0.91)%
+200(2.38)%
1000.4 %
2000.2 %










Another measure of interest rate sensitivity is to model changes in economic value of equity ("EVE") through the use of immediate and sustained interest rate shocks. The following table illustrates the result of the economic value of equity model as of December 31, 2017 (dollars in thousands):

September 30, 2018:


December 31, 2017 September 30, 2018




Estimated Increase (Decrease) in EVE
EVE as a Percentage of Economic Value of Assets 
 Estimated Increase (Decrease) in EVE EVE as a Percentage of Economic Value of Assets
Change in Interest Rates (Basis Points)
Estimated EVE
Amount
Percent
EVE Ratio
Change in Basis Points Estimated EVE Amount Percent EVE Ratio Change in Basis Points
-100
$830,835

$40,586

5.1 %
14.10%
27
 $1,074,609
 $42,473
 4.1 % 16.30% 17
Base
790,249

-

-

13.84%
-
 1,032,136
 -
 -
 16.13% -
+100
711,430

(78,819)
(10.0)%
12.88%
(96)
+200
625,566

(164,683)
(20.8)%
11.72%
(212)
100 948,639
 (83,497) (8.1)% 15.33% (80)
200 854,131
 (178,005) (17.2)% 14.29% (184)

The preceding table indicates that as of December 31, 2017,September 30, 2018, in the event of an immediate and sustained 200 basis point increase in interest rates, the EVE is projected to decrease 20.8%17.2%, or $164.7$178.0 million. If rates were to decrease 100 basis points, the model forecasts a 5.1%4.1%, or $40.6$42.5 million increase in the EVE. Certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodologies used in the above interest rate risk measurements. Modeling changes in net interest income requires the use of certain assumptions regarding prepayment and deposit repricing, which may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. While management believes such assumptions are reasonable, there can be no assurance that assumed prepayment rates and repricing rates will approximate actual future loan prepayment and deposit repricing activity. Moreover, net interest income assumes that the composition of interest sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the beginning of a period remains constant over the period being measured and also assumes that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration to maturity or repricing of specific assets and liabilities. Accordingly, although the table provides an indicationindication of the Company’s interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such measurement is not intended to and does not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on the Company’s net interest income and will differ from actual.


Asset Quality:

The following table sets forth information regarding the Company’s non-performing assets as of December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017 (in thousands):
  December 31, 2017 September 30, 2017
  (In Thousands)
Mortgage Loans:    
Residential $3,360
 $3,496
Multi-Family & Commercial 1,329
 1,510
Total Mortgage Loans 4,689
 5,006
Commercial Loans 1,263
 1,038
Consumer Loans 573
 351
Total Non-Performing Loans 6,525
 6,395
Foreclosed Assets 959
 393
Total Non-Performing Assets $7,484
 $6,788

The following table sets forth information regarding the Company's 60-89 day delinquent loans as of December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017 (in thousands):


  December 31, 2017 September 30, 2017
  (In Thousands)
Mortgage loans:    
Residential $1,229
 $932
Multi-Family & Commercial 380
 123
Total Mortgage Loans 1,609
 1,055
Commercial Loans 730
 388
Consumer Loans 26
 187
Total 60-89 day delinquent loans $2,365
 $1,630

At December 31, 2017, the allowance for loan losses totaled $58.2 million, or 1.30% of total loans, compared with $54.6 million, or 1.26% of total loans at September 31, 2017. Total non-performing loans were $6.5 million, or 0.15% of total loans at December 31, 2017, compared to $6.4 million, or 0.15% of total loans at September 30, 2017.

At December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, the Company held $959 thousand and $393 thousand of foreclosed assets, respectively. During the three months ended December 31, 2017, there were 2 additions to foreclosed assets with a carrying value of $566 thousand.

Non-performing assets totaled $7.5 million, or 0.13% of total assets at December 31, 2017, compared to $6.8 million, or 0.13% of total assets at September 31, 2017.


Liquidity Management and Capital Resources:

Liquidity Management. Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term and long-term nature. Our primary source of funds consists of deposit inflows, loan repayments and maturities, sales of securities and borrowings. 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 of loans are influenced by economic conditions, competition and interest rate movements.

The Company's cash flows are classified as cash flows from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities. Refer to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for further details of the cash inflows and outflows of the Company.

Capital Resources. The Company is subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company's consolidated statements of financial condition. Federal regulators require federally insured depository institutions to meet several minimum capital standards: 1) total capital to risk-weighted assets of 8.0%; 2) tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 6.0%; 3) common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 4.5%; and 4) tier 1 capital to adjusted total assets of 4.0%. In addition to establishing the minimum regulatory capital requirements, the regulations limit capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments to management if the institution does not hold a “capital conservation buffer” consisting of 2.5% of common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets above the amount necessary to meet its minimum risk-based capital requirements. The capital conservation buffer requirement was phased in beginning January 1, 2016, at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and increases each year until fully implemented at 2.5% on January 1, 2019.


The regulations establish a framework for the classification of savings institutions into five categories: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized. Generally, an institution is considered well capitalized if it has: a total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of at least 10%, a tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of at least 8%, a common tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of at least 6.5%, and a tier 1 capital to adjusted total assets ratio of at least 5.0%. As of December 31, 2017September 30, 2018 the Company exceeded all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.


The following table presents the Company's actual capital amounts and ratios as of December 31, 2017September 30, 2018 compared to the Federal Reserve Bank minimum capital adequacy requirements and the Federal Reserve Bank requirements for classification as a well - capitalized institution:


December 31, 2017September 30, 2018

Actual For capital adequacy purposes To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisionsActual For capital adequacy purposes To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions

AmountRatio AmountRatio AmountRatioAmountRatio AmountRatio AmountRatio

(in Thousands)(in Thousands)
Company:

 

 

        
Total capital to risk-weighted assets$631,952
15.01% $336,730
8.0% $420,912
10.0%$1,078,242
23.40% $368,593
8.0% $460,741
10.0%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets579,080
13.76
 252,547
6.0
 336,730
8.0
1,020,337
22.15
 276,444
6.0
 368,593
8.0
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets528,080
12.55
 189,410
4.5
 273,593
6.5
1,020,337
22.15
 207,333
4.5
 299,481
6.5
Tier 1 capital to adjusted total assets579,080
10.54
 219,833
4.0
 210,456
5.0
1,020,337
16.00
 255,113
4.0
 318,892
5.0



 

 

        

September 30, 2017December 31, 2017

Actual For capital adequacy purposes To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisionsActual For capital adequacy purposes To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions

AmountRatio AmountRatio AmountRatioAmountRatio AmountRatio AmountRatio

(in Thousands)(in Thousands)
Company:

 

 

        
Total capital to risk-weighted assets$616,052
15.11% $326,254
8.0% $407,817
10.0%$631,952
15.01% $336,730
8.0% $420,912
10.0%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets564,854
13.85
 244,690
6.0
 326,254
8.0
579,080
13.76
 252,547
6.0
 336,730
8.0
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets513,854
12.60
 183,518
4.5
 265,081
6.5
528,080
12.55
 189,410
4.5
 273,593
6.5
Tier 1 capital to adjusted total assets564,854
10.59
 213,298
4.0
 266,023
5.0
579,080
10.54
 219,833
4.0
 210,456
5.0





 



 



        



 

 

September 30, 2018

December 31, 2017Actual For capital adequacy purposes To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions

Actual For capital adequacy purposes To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisionsAmountRatio AmountRatio AmountRatio

AmountRatio AmountRatio AmountRatio(in Thousands)

(in Thousands)
Columbia Bank:


 


 

        
Total capital to risk-weighted assets$625,336
14.90% $335,736
8.0% $419,671
10.0%$872,226
18.96% $367,960
8.0% $459,950
10.0%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets572,617
13.64
 251,802
6.0
 335,736
8.0
814,419
17.71% 275,970
6.0
 367,960
8.0
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets572,617
13.64
 188,852
4.5
 272,786
6.5
814,419
17.71% 206,977
4.5
 298,967
6.5
Tier 1 capital to adjusted total assets572,617
10.44
 221,257
4.0
 276,571
5.0




 

 

        
        
        
        
        

Tier 1 capital to adjusted total assets814,419
12.74% 255,690
4.0
 319,613
5.0
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        

September 30, 2017December 31, 2017

Actual For capital adequacy purposes To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisionsActual For capital adequacy purposes To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions

AmountRatio AmountRatio AmountRatioAmountRatio AmountRatio AmountRatio

(in Thousands)(in Thousands)
Columbia Bank:

 

 

        
Total capital to risk-weighted assets$608,971
14.95% $325,980
8.0% $407,475
10.0%$625,336
14.90% $335,736
8.0% $419,671
10.0%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets557,815
13.69
 244,485
6.0
 325,980
8.0
572,617
13.64
 251,802
6.0
 335,736
8.0
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets557,815
13.69
 183,364
4.5
 264,859
6.5
572,617
13.64
 188,852
4.5
 272,786
6.5
Tier 1 capital to adjusted total assets557,815
10.47
 213,160
4.0
 266,450
5.0
572,617
10.44
 221,257
4.0
 276,571
5.0


Item 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Item 4.     CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of December 31, 2017.September 30, 2018. In designing and evaluating the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, the Company and its management recognize that any controls and procedures, no matter how well-designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating and implementing possible controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

During the quarter ended December 31, 2017,September 30, 2018, there were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.Legal Proceedings
Item 1.     Legal Proceedings
    
The Company is involved in various legal actions and claims arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, these legal actions and claims are not expected to have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial condition.

Item 1A.Risk Factors
Item 1A.     Risk Factors

For information regarding the Company’s risk factors, refer to the “Risk Factors” in the Company’s prospectus, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) on February 20, 2018. As of December 31, 2017,September 30, 2018 the risk factors of the Company have not changed materially from those disclosed in the prospectus.     
    
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
Item 2.     Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

None.

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Item 3.     Defaults Upon Senior Securities
    
None.

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 4.     Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable.

Item 5.Other Information
Item 5.     Other Information

None.

Item 6.Exhibits
Item 6.     Exhibits

The exhibits listed in the Exhibit Index (following the signatures section of this report) are included in, or incorporated by reference into, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.








Exhibit Index
3.1 
   
3.2 
   
4 
   
31.1 
   
31.2 
   
32 
   
101. The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report to Stockholders on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended. December 31, 2017,September 30, 2018, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Financial Condition, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income,Operations, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
   
101. INS XBRL Instance Document
   
101. SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
   
101. CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
   
101. DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
   
101. LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document
   
101. PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document



SIGNATURES
    Columbia Financial, Inc
     
Date: March 23,November 14, 2018 /s/Thomas J. Kemly
    Thomas J. Kemly
    President and Chief Executive Officer
    (Principal Executive Officer)
     
Date: March 23,November 14, 2018 /s/Dennis E. Gibney
    Dennis E. Gibney
    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)



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