Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans | Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans Activity in our ACL - loans for the three months ended June 30, 2020 is summarized in the table below: For the three months ended June 30, 2020 Beginning Charge-offs Recoveries Net Provision / (credit) Ending balance Traditional C&I $ 35,289 $ (3,988) $ 116 $ (3,872) $ 13,097 $ 44,514 Asset-based lending 26,490 (1,500) — (1,500) 5,863 30,853 Payroll finance 3,730 (560) 1 (559) (1,240) 1,931 Warehouse lending 289 — — — 379 668 Factored receivables 9,194 (3,731) 1 (3,730) 5,122 10,586 Equipment financing 60,028 (7,863) 387 (7,476) 25,620 78,172 Public sector finance 1,929 — — — 1,836 3,765 CRE 97,586 (11) 584 573 746 98,905 Multi-family 49,097 (154) 1 (153) (12,292) 36,652 ADC 15,204 (1) — (1) 2,992 18,195 Residential mortgage 23,090 (702) — (702) 11,567 33,955 Consumer 4,518 (172) 31 (141) 2,916 7,293 Total ACL - loans $ 326,444 $ (18,682) $ 1,121 $ (17,561) $ 56,606 $ 365,489 Annualized net charge-offs to average loans outstanding: 0.32 % The table below presents the allowance for loan losses roll forward for the three months ended June 30, 2019 under the former incurred loss methodology. For the three months ended June 30, 2019 Beginning Charge-offs Recoveries Net Provision / (credit) Ending balance Traditional C&I $ 17,936 $ (754) $ 445 $ (309) $ 22 $ 17,649 Asset-based lending 8,573 (3,551) — (3,551) 6,883 11,905 Payroll finance 2,100 (84) 3 (81) (628) 1,391 Warehouse lending 693 — — — 150 843 Factored receivables 1,092 (27) 4 (23) 88 1,157 Equipment financing 14,326 (1,335) 79 (1,256) 1,214 14,284 Public sector finance 1,134 — — — 460 1,594 CRE 33,087 (238) 649 411 1,348 34,846 Multi-family 8,659 — 6 6 695 9,360 ADC 1,912 — — — 360 2,272 Residential mortgage 6,925 (689) 1 (688) 872 7,109 Consumer 2,523 (467) 162 (305) 36 2,254 Total allowance for loan losses $ 98,960 $ (7,145) $ 1,349 $ (5,796) $ 11,500 $ 104,664 Annualized net charge-offs to average loans outstanding: 0.12 % The table below presents the allowance for credit losses roll forward for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The CECL Day 1 column presents adjustments recorded through retained earnings to adopt the CECL standard and the increase to ACL - loans associated with purchase accounting marks on loans that were classified as PCI at December 31, 2019. For the six months ended June 30, 2020 Beginning CECL Day 1 Charge-offs Recoveries Net Provision/ (credit) Ending balance Traditional C&I $ 15,951 $ 5,325 $ (4,286) $ 591 $ (3,695) $ 26,933 $ 44,514 Asset-based lending 14,272 11,973 (2,485) — (2,485) 7,093 30,853 Payroll finance 2,064 1,334 (560) 10 (550) (917) 1,931 Warehouse lending 917 (362) — — — 113 668 Factored receivables 654 795 (3,738) 5 (3,733) 12,870 10,586 Equipment financing 16,723 33,000 (12,656) 1,492 (11,164) 39,613 78,172 Public sector finance 1,967 (766) — — — 2,564 3,765 CRE 27,965 8,037 (1,286) 644 (642) 63,545 98,905 Multi-family 11,440 14,906 (154) 1 (153) 10,459 36,652 ADC 4,732 (119) (4) 105 101 13,481 18,195 Residential mortgage 7,598 14,104 (1,774) — (1,774) 14,027 33,955 Consumer 1,955 2,357 (1,577) 1,156 (421) 3,402 7,293 Total ACL - loans $ 106,238 $ 90,584 $ (28,520) $ 4,004 $ (24,516) $ 193,183 $ 365,489 Annualized net charge-offs to average loans outstanding: 0.24 % On January 1, 2020, we adopted CECL, which replaced the incurred loss method we used in prior periods for determining the provision for credit losses and the ACL. Under CECL, we record at the inception of the loan an expected loss of all cash flows we do not expect to collect over the life of the loan. The adoption of CECL resulted in an increase in our ACL of $90.6 million, which did not impact our consolidated income statement. We recorded provision for credit losses of $193.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The table below presents the allowance for loan losses roll forward for the six months ended June 30, 2019 under the former incurred loss methodology. For the six months ended June 30, 2019 Beginning Charge-offs Recoveries Net Provision/ (credit) Ending balance Traditional C&I $ 14,201 $ (5,593) $ 584 $ (5,009) $ 8,457 $ 17,649 Asset-based lending 7,979 (3,551) — (3,551) 7,477 11,905 Payroll finance 2,738 (84) 4 (80) (1,267) 1,391 Warehouse lending 2,800 — — — (1,957) 843 Factored receivables 1,064 (59) 125 66 27 1,157 Equipment financing 12,450 (2,584) 210 (2,374) 4,208 14,284 Public sector finance 1,739 — — — (145) 1,594 CRE 32,285 (255) 658 403 2,158 34,846 Multi-family 8,355 — 109 109 896 9,360 ADC 1,769 — — — 503 2,272 Residential mortgage 7,454 (1,774) 2 (1,772) 1,427 7,109 Consumer 2,843 (910) 405 (505) (84) 2,254 Total allowance for loan losses $ 95,677 $ (14,810) $ 2,097 $ (12,713) $ 21,700 $ 104,664 Annualized net charge-offs to average loans outstanding: 0.13 % Credit Quality Indicators As part of the ongoing monitoring of the credit quality of our loan portfolio, management tracks certain credit quality indicators, including trends related to: (i) the weighted-average risk grade of commercial loans; (ii) the level of classified commercial loans; (iii) the delinquency status of residential mortgage and consumer loans, including home equity lines of credit (“HELOC”) and other consumer loans; (iv) net charge-offs; (v) non-performing loans (see details above); and (vi) the general economic conditions in the greater New York metropolitan region. We analyze loans individually by classifying the loans by credit risk, except residential mortgage loans, HELOC and other consumer loans, which are evaluated on a homogeneous pool basis unless the loan balance is greater than $750 thousand. This analysis is performed at least quarterly on all graded 7-Special Mention and lower loans. We use the following definitions of risk ratings: 1 and 2 - These grades include loans that are secured by cash, marketable securities or cash surrender value of life insurance policies. 3 - This grade includes loans to borrowers with strong earnings and cash flow that have the ability to service debt. The borrower’s assets and liabilities are generally well-matched and are above average quality. The borrower has ready access to multiple sources of funding, including alternatives such as term loans, private equity placements or trade credit. 4 - This grade includes loans to borrowers with above average cash flow, adequate earnings and debt service coverage ratios. The borrower generates discretionary cash flow, assets and liabilities are reasonably matched, and the borrower has access to other sources of debt funding or additional trade credit at market rates. 5 - This grade includes loans to borrowers with adequate earnings and cash flow and reasonable debt service coverage ratios. Overall leverage is acceptable and there is average reliance upon trade credit. Management has a reasonable amount of experience and depth, and owners are willing to invest available outside capital, as necessary. 6 - This grade includes loans to borrowers where there is evidence of some strain, earnings are inconsistent and volatile, and the borrowers’ outlook is uncertain. Generally, such borrowers have higher leverage than those with a better risk rating. These borrowers typically have limited access to alternative sources of bank debt and may be dependent upon debt funding for working capital support. 7 - Special Mention (OCC definition) - Other Assets Especially Mentioned are loans that have potential weaknesses which may, if not reversed or corrected, weaken the asset or inadequately protect the Bank’s credit position at some future date. Such assets constitute an undue and unwarranted credit risk but not to the point of justifying a classification of “Substandard.” The credit risk may be relatively minor yet constitute an unwarranted risk in light of the circumstances surrounding a specific asset. 8 - Substandard (OCC definition) - These loans are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Assets so classified must have a well-defined weakness that jeopardizes the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some losses if the deficiencies are not corrected. Loss potential, while existing in the aggregate amount of substandard assets, does not have to exist in individual assets classified as substandard. 9 - Doubtful (OCC definition) - These loans have all the weakness inherent in one classified as “Substandard” with the added characteristics that the weakness makes collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. The possibility of loss is extremely high, but, because of certain important and reasonably specific pending factors which may work to the advantage and strengthening of the asset, its classification as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact status may be determined. Pending factors may include a proposed merger, acquisition, liquidating procedures, capital injection, perfecting liens or additional collateral and refinancing plans. 10 - Loss (OCC definition) - These loans are charged-off because they are determined to be uncollectible and unbankable assets. This classification does not indicate that the asset has no absolute recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer writing-off this asset even though partial recovery may be effected in the future. Losses should be taken in the period in which they are determined to be uncollectible. Loans that are risk-rated 1 through 6 as defined above are considered to be pass-rated loans. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the risk category of non-pass rated loans by segment was as follows: June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Special Mention Substandard Special Mention Substandard Traditional C&I $ 4,185 $ 40,007 $ 8,403 $ 39,470 Asset-based lending 46,437 77,519 78,445 24,508 Payroll finance 124 882 437 17,156 Factored receivables — 6,492 — — Equipment financing 16,543 77,127 25,897 42,503 CRE 54,050 87,931 26,363 79,992 Multi-family 17,576 23,680 18,463 16,247 ADC 1,855 30,434 1,855 505 Residential mortgage 993 60,866 93 62,771 Consumer 42 10,979 20 12,276 Total $ 141,805 $ 415,917 $ 159,976 $ 295,428 At June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there were no loans rated doubtful or loss. We evaluate whether a modification, extension or renewal of a loan is a current period origination in accordance with GAAP. Generally, loans up for renewal are subject to a full credit evaluation before the renewal is granted and such loans are considered current period originations for purposes of the table below. At June 30, 2020, our loans based on year of origination and risk designation is as follows: Term loans amortized cost basis by origination year Revolving loans converted to term 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Prior Revolving loans Total Traditional C&I Pass $ 791,022 $ 357,254 $ 339,243 $ 164,754 $ 96,846 $ 139,804 $ 1,428,540 $ — $ 3,317,463 Special mention — 549 325 1,958 54 359 940 — 4,185 Substandard 1 2,082 6,470 4,468 — 11,229 15,757 — 40,007 Total traditional C&I 791,023 359,885 346,038 171,180 96,900 151,392 1,445,237 — 3,361,655 Asset-Based Loans Pass 9,488 6,728 4,076 36,756 43,478 17,862 613,676 — 732,064 Special mention 8,500 509 103 — — — 37,325 — 46,437 Substandard — — — — 1,361 2,817 73,341 — 77,519 Total asset-based lending 17,988 7,237 4,179 36,756 44,839 20,679 724,342 — 856,020 Payroll Finance Pass — — 12,802 — — — 110,546 — 123,348 Special mention — — — — — — 124 — 124 Substandard — — — — — — 882 — 882 Total payroll finance — — 12,802 — — — 111,552 — 124,354 Warehouse Lending Pass 79,326 82,945 210,143 126,595 550,196 517,981 — — 1,567,186 Special mention — — — — — — — — — Substandard — — — — — — — — — Total warehouse lending 79,326 82,945 210,143 126,595 550,196 517,981 — — 1,567,186 Factored Receivables Pass — — — — — — 152,017 — 152,017 Special mention — — — — — — — — — Substandard — — — — — — 6,492 — 6,492 Total factored receivables — — — — — — 158,509 — 158,509 Equipment Financing Pass 281,836 652,159 331,923 170,821 104,970 64,426 — — 1,606,135 Special mention — 3,692 4,598 6,054 812 1,387 — — 16,543 Substandard — 29,091 20,729 16,044 6,004 5,259 — — 77,127 Total equipment financing 281,836 684,942 357,250 192,919 111,786 71,072 — — 1,699,805 Public Sector Finance Pass 209,698 415,841 216,708 293,257 190,463 73,248 — — 1,399,215 Special mention — — — — — — — — — Substandard — — — — — — — — — Total public sector finance 209,698 415,841 216,708 293,257 190,463 73,248 — — 1,399,215 CRE Pass 678,622 1,418,239 1,030,051 584,824 624,060 1,340,181 — — 5,675,977 Special mention 12,511 1,978 235 6,233 — 33,093 — — 54,050 Substandard — 12,795 119 2,541 5,352 67,124 — — 87,931 Total CRE 691,133 1,433,012 1,030,405 593,598 629,412 1,440,398 — — 5,817,958 Multi-family Pass 209,599 748,377 443,927 668,214 684,963 1,712,543 76,060 — 4,543,683 Special mention — — — — — 17,576 — — 17,576 Substandard — — — — 1,392 22,288 — — 23,680 Total multi-family 209,599 748,377 443,927 668,214 686,355 1,752,407 76,060 — 4,584,939 ADC Pass 97,404 201,566 124,599 68,402 27,054 21,244 — — 540,269 Special mention — — — 1,855 — — — — 1,855 Substandard — — — 30,000 — 434 — — 30,434 Total ADC 97,404 201,566 124,599 100,257 27,054 21,678 — — 572,558 Residential Pass 2,749 13,183 55,398 54,196 134,572 1,616,255 — — 1,876,353 Special mention — — — — — 993 — — 993 Substandard — — — — 401 60,465 — — 60,866 Total residential 2,749 13,183 55,398 54,196 134,973 1,677,713 — — 1,938,212 Consumer Pass 61 457 586 491 206 6,132 124,058 71,844 203,835 Special mention — — — — — — 42 — 42 Substandard — — — — — 404 3,138 7,437 10,979 Total consumer 61 457 586 491 206 6,536 127,238 79,281 214,856 Total Loans $ 2,380,817 $ 3,947,445 $ 2,802,035 $ 2,237,463 $ 2,472,184 $ 5,733,104 $ 2,642,938 $ 79,281 $ 22,295,267 |