Allowance for Loan Losses and Credit Quality | Allowance for Loan Losses and Credit Quality The Company’s primary lending emphasis is the origination of commercial real estate loans, mortgage warehouse lines of credit and commercial business loans. Based on the composition of the loan portfolio, the inherent primary risks are deteriorating credit quality, a decline in the economy and a decline in New Jersey and New York City metropolitan area real estate market values. Any one, or a combination, of these events may adversely affect the loan portfolio and may result in increased delinquencies, loan losses and increased future provision levels. The following table provides an aging of the loan portfolio by loan class at September 30, 2020: (Dollars in thousands) 30-59 Days 60-89 Greater Total Past Current Total Recorded Non-accrual Commercial real estate $ 2,290 $ 3,264 $ 4,263 $ 9,817 $ 606,140 $ 615,957 $ — $ 8,083 Mortgage warehouse lines — — — — 374,007 374,007 — — Construction — — 7,500 7,500 134,083 141,583 — 7,500 Commercial business 961 118 299 1,378 208,626 210,004 — 444 Residential real estate 310 882 754 1,946 86,260 88,206 92 817 Loans to individuals — — 300 300 27,132 27,432 — 309 Other loans — — — — 122 122 — — Total loans $ 3,561 $ 4,264 $ 13,116 $ 20,941 $ 1,436,370 1,457,311 $ 92 $ 17,153 Deferred loan (fees) costs, net (1,627) Total loans $ 1,455,684 The following table provides an aging of the loan portfolio by loan class at December 31, 2019: (Dollars in thousands) 30-59 Days 60-89 Greater than Total Past Current Total Recorded Non-accrual Commercial real estate $ 238 $ 1,927 $ 3,882 $ 6,047 $ 561,608 $ 567,655 $ — $ 2,596 Mortgage warehouse lines — — — — 236,672 236,672 — — Construction — — — — 148,939 148,939 — — Commercial business 381 — 330 711 138,560 139,271 — 501 Residential real estate 2,459 271 677 3,407 86,852 90,259 — 708 Loans to individuals 296 — 311 607 31,997 32,604 — 692 Other loans — — — — 137 137 — — Total loans $ 3,374 $ 2,198 $ 5,200 $ 10,772 $ 1,204,765 1,215,537 $ — $ 4,497 Deferred loan costs, net 491 Total loans $ 1,216,028 As provided by (“ASC”) 310-30, the excess of cash flows expected at acquisition over the initial investment in the loan is recognized as interest income over the life of the loan. At September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there were $4.0 million and $5.4 million of purchased credit impaired loans, respectively, that were not classified as non-performing loans due to the accretion of income. The Company’s internal credit risk grades are based on the definitions currently utilized by the banking regulatory agencies. The grades assigned and their definitions are as follows: 1. Excellent - Loans that are based upon cash collateral held at the Company and adequately margined. Loans that are based upon “blue chip” stocks listed on the major stock exchanges and adequately margined. 2. Above Average - Loans to companies whose balance sheets show excellent liquidity and long-term debt is on well-spread schedules of repayment easily covered by cash flow. Such companies have been consistently profitable and have diversification in their product lines or sources of revenue. The continuation of profitable operations for the foreseeable future is likely. Management is comprised of a mix of ages, experience and backgrounds and management succession is in place. Sources of raw materials and, for service companies, the sources of revenue are abundant. Future needs have been planned for. Character and management ability of individuals or company principals are excellent. Loans to individuals are supported by their high net worth and liquid assets. 3. Good - Loans to companies whose balance sheets show good liquidity and cash flow adequate to meet maturities of long-term debt with a comfortable margin. Such companies have established profitable records over a number of years, and there has been growth in net worth. Operating ratios are in line with those of the industry, and expenses are in proper relationship to the volume of business done and the profits achieved. Management is well-balanced and competent in their responsibilities. Economic environment is favorable; however, competition is strong. The prospects for growth are good. Loans in this category do not meet the collateral requirements of loans graded excellent and above average. 3w. Watch - Included in this category are loans evidencing problems identified by Company management that require closer supervision, but do not require a “special mention” rating. This category also covers situations where the Company does not have adequate current information upon which credit quality can be determined. The account officer has the obligation to correct these deficiencies within 30 days from the time of notification. Loans that received modification to provide a deferral of interest and or principal for up to 90 days that complied with the CARES Act criteria were rated watch by management. 4. Special Mention - A “special mention” loan has potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or the Company’s credit position at some future date. Special mention loans are not adversely classified and do not expose the Company to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification. 5. Substandard - A “substandard” loan is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or by the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. 6. Doubtful - A loan classified as “doubtful” has all the weaknesses inherent of a loan classified as substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently known facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. 7. Loss - A loan classified as “loss” is considered uncollectible and of such little value that its continuance on the books is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the loan has absolutely no recovery or salvage value. Rather, this classification indicates that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this loan even though partial recovery may occur in the future. Loans graded as “excellent,” “above average,” “good” and “watch” are treated as “pass” for grading purposes. The following table provides a breakdown of the loan portfolio by credit quality indicator at September 30, 2020: (Dollars in thousands) Commercial Credit Exposure - By Internally Assigned Grade Construction Commercial Commercial Mortgage Residential Pass $ 134,083 $ 199,857 $ 576,015 $ 373,070 $ 85,118 Special Mention — 3,117 14,930 937 1,243 Substandard 7,500 6,794 25,012 — 1,845 Doubtful — 236 — — — Total $ 141,583 $ 210,004 $ 615,957 $ 374,007 $ 88,206 Consumer Credit Exposure - By Payment Activity Loans To Other loans Performing $ 27,123 $ 122 Non-performing 309 — Total $ 27,432 $ 122 The following table provides a breakdown of the loan portfolio by credit quality indicator at December 31, 2019: (Dollars in thousands) Commercial Credit Exposure - By Internally Assigned Grade Construction Commercial Commercial Mortgage Residential Pass $ 147,132 $ 135,804 $ 538,104 $ 235,808 $ 87,512 Special Mention — 1,990 9,994 864 922 Substandard 1,807 1,477 19,557 — 1,825 Doubtful — — — — — Total $ 148,939 $ 139,271 $ 567,655 $ 236,672 $ 90,259 Consumer Credit Exposure - By Payment Activity Loans To Other loans Performing $ 31,912 $ 137 Non-performing 692 — Total $ 32,604 $ 137 Impaired Loans Loans are considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is determined that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the loan agreement, including scheduled interest payments. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, it is also considered to be impaired. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when: (1) the full collection of interest or principal becomes uncertain or (2) the loans are contractually past due 90 days or more as to interest or principal payments unless the loans are both well secured and in the process of collection. The following tables summarize the distribution of the allowance for loan losses and loans receivable by loan class and impairment method at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019: September 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands) Construction Commercial Commercial Mortgage Residential Loans to Other Loans Unallocated Total Allowance for loan losses: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 1,433 $ 89 $ 87 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 1,609 Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality — — 9 — — — — — 9 Collectively evaluated for impairment 1,786 2,482 5,981 1,707 524 179 173 12,832 Ending Balance $ 3,219 $ 2,571 $ 6,077 $ 1,707 $ 524 $ 179 $ — $ 173 $ 14,450 Loans receivable: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 7,500 $ 1,183 $ 12,634 $ — $ 817 $ 310 $ — $ — $ 22,444 Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality — 315 4,863 — 402 — — — 5,580 Collectively evaluated for impairment 134,083 208,506 598,460 374,007 86,987 27,122 122 — 1,429,287 Ending Balance $ 141,583 $ 210,004 $ 615,957 $ 374,007 $ 88,206 $ 27,432 $ 122 $ — 1,457,311 Deferred loan fees, net (1,627) $ 1,455,684 December 31, 2019 (Dollars in thousands) Construction Commercial Commercial Mortgage Residential Loans to Other Loans Unallocated Total Allowance for loan losses: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 8 $ 7 $ 50 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 65 Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality — 3 1 — — — — — 4 Collectively evaluated for impairment 1,381 1,399 4,473 1,083 412 185 — 269 9,202 Ending Balance $ 1,389 $ 1,409 $ 4,524 $ 1,083 $ 412 $ 185 $ — $ 269 $ 9,271 Loans receivable: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 1,807 $ 1,251 $ 6,171 $ — $ 708 $ 692 $ — $ — $ 10,629 Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality — 334 5,419 — 504 — — — 6,257 Collectively evaluated for impairment 147,132 137,686 556,065 236,672 89,047 31,912 137 — 1,198,651 Ending Balance $ 148,939 $ 139,271 $ 567,655 $ 236,672 $ 90,259 $ 32,604 $ 137 $ — 1,215,537 Deferred loan costs, net 491 $ 1,216,028 At September 30, 2020, there were $75.6 million of Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans which are 100% guaranteed by the SBA, and, accordingly, no allowance was provided for such loans. The activity in the allowance for loan loss by loan class for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 was as follows : Balance - (Dollars in thousands) Construction Commercial Commercial Mortgage Residential Loans to Individuals Other Loans Unallocated Total Balance - July 1, 2020 $ 1,661 $ 1,780 $ 6,619 $ 1,337 $ 506 $ 182 $ — $ 41 $ 12,126 Provision charged/(credited) to operations 1,558 791 (549) 370 18 — — 132 2,320 Loans charged off — — — — — (3) — — (3) Recoveries of loans charged off — — 7 — — — — — 7 Balance - September 30, 2020 $ 3,219 $ 2,571 $ 6,077 $ 1,707 $ 524 $ 179 $ — $ 173 $ 14,450 Balance - July 1, 2019 $ 1,760 $ 1,546 $ 3,754 $ 933 $ 480 $ 142 $ — $ 26 $ 8,641 Provision charged/(credited) to operations (175) (148) 533 204 (74) 8 — 2 350 Loans charged off — — (18) — — — — — (18) Recoveries of loans charged off — — — — — 4 — — 4 Balance - September 30, 2019 $ 1,585 $ 1,398 $ 4,269 $ 1,137 $ 406 $ 154 $ — $ 28 $ 8,977 (Dollars in thousands) Construction Commercial Commercial Mortgage Residential Loans to Individuals Other Loans Unallocated Total Balance - January 1, 2020 $ 1,389 $ 1,409 $ 4,524 $ 1,083 $ 412 $ 185 $ — $ 269 $ 9,271 Provision charged/(credited) to operations 1,830 1,327 1,546 624 112 (3) — (96) 5,340 Loans charged off — (165) — — — (3) — — (168) Recoveries of loans charged off — — 7 — — — — — 7 Balance - September 30, 2020 $ 3,219 $ 2,571 $ 6,077 $ 1,707 $ 524 $ 179 $ — $ 173 $ 14,450 January 1, 2019 $ 1,732 $ 1,829 $ 3,439 $ 731 $ 431 $ 148 $ — $ 92 $ 8,402 Provision charged/(credited) to operations (147) (86) 923 406 (25) — 43 (64) 1,050 Loans charged off — (345) (93) — — — (43) — (481) Recoveries of loans charged off — — — — — 6 — — 6 Balance - September 30, 2019 $ 1,585 $ 1,398 $ 4,269 $ 1,137 $ 406 $ 154 $ — $ 28 $ 8,977 When a loan is identified as impaired, the measurement of impairment is based on the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, except when the sole remaining source of repayment for the loan is the liquidation of the collateral. In such cases, the current fair value of the collateral less selling costs is used. If the value of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the impairment is recognized through an allowance estimate or a charge to the allowance. Impaired Loans Receivables (By Class) Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 (Dollars in thousands) Recorded Unpaid Related Average Interest Average Interest With no allowance: Commercial: Construction $ — $ — $ — $ 6,185 $ — $ 6,197 $ — Commercial Business 1,284 2,686 — 1,509 17 1,408 51 Commercial Real Estate 15,327 16,541 — 14,328 146 10,334 439 Mortgage Warehouse Lines — — — — — — — Subtotal 16,611 19,227 — 22,022 163 17,939 490 Residential Real Estate 1,219 1,470 — 1,265 7 1,277 25 Consumer: Loans to Individuals 310 337 — 419 — 539 — Other loans — 2 — — — — — Subtotal 310 339 — 419 — 539 — With no allowance: $ 18,140 $ 21,036 $ — $ 23,706 $ 170 $ 19,755 $ 515 With an allowance: Commercial: Construction $ 7,500 $ 7,500 $ 1,433 $ 2,500 $ — $ 1,235 $ — Commercial Business 214 214 89 214 — 337 — Commercial Real Estate 2,170 3,478 96 2,923 21 3,717 63 Mortgage Warehouse Lines — — — — — — — Subtotal 9,884 11,192 1,618 5,637 21 5,289 63 Residential Real Estate — — — — — — — Consumer: Loans to Individuals — — — — — — — Other loans — — — — — — — Subtotal — — — — — — — With an allowance: $ 9,884 $ 11,192 $ 1,618 $ 5,637 $ 21 $ 5,289 $ 63 Total: Construction 7,500 7,500 1,433 8,685 — 7,432 — Commercial Business 1,498 2,900 89 1,723 17 1,745 51 Commercial Real Estate 17,497 20,019 96 17,251 167 14,051 502 Mortgage Warehouse Lines — — — — — — — Residential Real Estate 1,219 1,470 — 1,265 7 1,277 25 Consumer 310 339 — 419 — 539 — Total $ 28,024 $ 32,228 $ 1,618 $ 29,343 $ 191 $ 25,044 $ 578 Impaired Loans Receivables (By Class) December 31, 2019 (Dollars in thousands) Recorded Unpaid Related With no allowance: Commercial: Construction $ — $ — $ — Commercial Business 680 1,971 — Commercial Real Estate 7,141 8,204 — Mortgage Warehouse Lines — — — Subtotal 7,821 10,175 — Residential Real Estate 1,212 1,465 — Consumer: Loans to Individuals 692 802 — Other loans — — — Subtotal 692 802 — With no allowance $ 9,725 $ 12,442 $ — With an allowance: Commercial: Construction $ 1,807 $ 1,807 $ 8 Commercial Business 905 993 10 Commercial Real Estate 4,449 5,757 51 Mortgage Warehouse Lines — — — Subtotal 7,161 8,557 69 Residential Real Estate — — — Consumer: Loans to Individuals — — — Other loans — — — Subtotal — — — With an allowance $ 7,161 $ 8,557 $ 69 Total: Construction $ 1,807 $ 1,807 $ 8 Commercial Business 1,585 2,964 10 Commercial Real Estate 11,590 13,961 51 Mortgage Warehouse Lines — — — Residential Real Estate 1,212 1,465 — Consumer 692 802 — Total $ 16,886 $ 20,999 $ 69 Impaired Loans Receivables (By Class) Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 (Dollars in thousands) Average Interest Income Recognized Average Interest Income Recognized With no allowance: Commercial: Construction $ — $ — $ 46 $ 2 Commercial Business 951 4 952 56 Commercial Real Estate 2,819 17 1,999 50 Mortgage Warehouse Lines — — — Subtotal 3,770 21 2,997 108 Residential Real Estate 1,402 — 1,296 — Consumer: Loans to Individuals 792 — 675 — Other loans — — — Subtotal 792 — 675 — With no allowance $ 5,964 $ 21 $ 4,968 $ 108 With an allowance: Commercial: Construction $ 602 $ 29 $ 201 $ 29 Commercial Business 578 20 1,008 23 Commercial Real Estate 4,782 59 4,611 176 Mortgage Warehouse Lines — — — — Subtotal 5,962 108 5,820 228 Residential Real Estate — — — — Consumer: Loans to Individuals — — — — Other loans — — — — Subtotal — — — — With an allowance $ 5,962 $ 108 $ 5,820 $ 228 Total: Construction $ 602 $ 29 247 31 Commercial Business 1,529 24 1,960 79 Commercial Real Estate 7,601 76 6,610 226 Mortgage Warehouse Lines — — — — Residential Real Estate 1,402 — 1,296 — Consumer 792 — 675 — Total $ 11,926 $ 129 $ 10,788 $ 336 Purchased Credit-Impaired Loans Purchased credit-impaired loans (“PCI”) are loans acquired at a discount due in part to the deteriorated credit quality. On November 8, 2019, as part of the Shore Merger, the Company acquired purchased credit-impaired loans with loan balances totaling $6.3 million and fair values totaling $4.6 million. The following table presents additional information regarding purchased credit-impaired loans at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019: (Dollars in thousands) September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Outstanding balance $ 6,907 $ 8,038 Carrying amount $ 5,581 $ 6,257 Changes in accretable discount for purchased credit-impaired loans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019 were as follows: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, (Dollars in thousands) 2020 2019 2020 2019 Balance at beginning of period $ 426 $ 94 $ 657 $ 164 Acquisition of impaired loans — — — — Accretion of discount (112) (23) (343) (93) Balance at end of period $ 314 $ 71 $ 314 $ 71 Consumer Mortgage Loans Secured by Residential Real Estate in Process of Foreclosure The following table summarizes the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans secured by residential real estate in the process of foreclosure (dollars in thousands): September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Number of loans Recorded Investment Number of loans Recorded Investment 1 $ 311 2 $ 382 Troubled Debt Restructurings In the normal course of business, the Bank may consider modifying loan terms for various reasons. These reasons may include as a retention strategy to compete in the current interest rate environment or to re-amortize or extend a loan term to better match the loan’s repayment stream with the borrower’s cash flow. A modified loan would be considered a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) if the Bank grants a concession to a borrower and has determined that the borrower is troubled (i.e., experiencing financial difficulties). If the Bank restructures a loan to a troubled borrower, the loan terms (i.e., interest rate, payment, amortization period and maturity date) may be modified in various ways to enable the borrower to cover the modified debt service payments based on current financial statements and cash flow adequacy. If a borrower’s hardship is thought to be temporary, then modified terms may be offered for only that time period. Where possible, the Bank attempts to obtain additional collateral and/or secondary repayment sources at the time of the restructuring in order to put the Bank in the best possible position if the borrower is not able to meet the modified terms. The Bank will not offer modified terms if it believes that modifying the loan terms will only delay an inevitable permanent default. In evaluating whether a restructuring constitutes a TDR, applicable guidance requires that a creditor must separately conclude that the restructuring constitutes a concession and the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties. There were no loans modified as a TDR during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. There were three commercial business loans with an aggregate pre- and post-modified recorded investment of $596,000 and one construction loan with a pre- and post-modified recorded investment of $1.8 million that were each modified as a TDR during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. There were no TDRs that subsequently defaulted within 12 months of restructuring during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019. Pursuant to the CARES Act, loan modifications made between March 1, 2020 and the earlier of i) December 30, 2020 or ii) 60 days after the President declares a termination of the COVID-19 national emergency are not classified as TDRs if the related loans were not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, $149.3 million of loans to borrowers had been modified to defer the payment of interest and or principal for up to 90 days. These modified loans were not considered to be TDRs under the CARES Act. Through September 30, 2020, $140.9 million of commercial business and commercial real estate loans and $8.4 million of consumer loans had been modified to provide deferral of interest and or principal by borrowers for up to 90 days. As of September 30, 2020, $123.6 million of these modified loans that had previously received deferrals were no longer deferred and had made the contractually due payments. During the third quarter of 2020, commercial business and commercial real estate loans totaling $10.3 million received a second deferral and commercial real estate loans totaling $1.8 million received a first deferral of interest and or principal for up to 90 days. Commercial real estate loans totaling $4.6 million that had received deferrals in the second quarter of 2020 were placed on non-accrual in the third quarter of 2020. One commercial real estate loan in the amount of $595,000 had not made the first payment after the end of the deferral period. Commercial business and commercial real estate loans with a deferral of principal and or interest for up to 90 days totaled $12.1 million at September 30, 2020. During the third quarter of 2020, all but $974,000 of the $8.4 million of consumer loans that had received a deferral made the contractually due payments. |