LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES | LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSEShe following table presents the balances in our loan portfolio as of the dates indicated: ($ in thousands) June 30, December 31, Commercial: Commercial and industrial (1) $ 2,000,408 $ 1,845,960 Commercial real estate 1,266,438 1,259,651 Multifamily 1,654,152 1,689,943 SBA 62,898 68,137 Construction 264,684 243,553 Consumer: Single family residential mortgage 1,820,721 1,920,806 Other consumer 86,905 86,988 Total loans $ 7,156,206 $ 7,115,038 Allowance for loan losses (80,883) (85,960) Loans receivable, net $ 7,075,323 $ 7,029,078 (1) Includes warehouse lending balances of $786.1 million and $602.5 million at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The following table presents the balances of total loans as of the dates indicated: ($ in thousands) June 30, December 31, Unpaid principal balance $ 7,148,929 $ 7,107,897 Unamortized net premiums 16,997 18,319 Unamortized net deferred (fees) costs (1,238) (1,880) Fair value adjustment (1) (8,482) (9,298) Total loans $ 7,156,206 $ 7,115,038 (1) At June 30, 2023, includes $7.4 million related to the acquisition of Pacific Mercantile Bancorp (“PMB”), of which $3.7 million related to purchased credit deteriorated (“PCD”) loans. At December 31, 2022, includes $8.0 million related to the PMB Acquisition, of which $4.1 million related to PCD loans. Credit Quality Indicators We categorize loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to repay their debt such as current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. We analyze the associated risks in the current loan portfolio and individually grade each loan for credit risk. This analysis includes all loans delinquent over 60 days and non-homogeneous loans such as commercial and commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans. We use the following definitions for risk ratings: Pass : Loans risk rated “Pass” are in compliance in all respects with the Bank’s credit policy and regulatory requirements, and do not exhibit any potential or defined weakness as defined under “Special Mention”, “Substandard” or “Doubtful.” Special Mention : Loans risk rated “Special Mention” have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loans or of our credit position at some future date. Substandard : Loans risk rated “Substandard” are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or a weakness that jeopardizes the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Doubtful : Loans risk rated “Doubtful” have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. The following table presents the risk categories for total loans by class of loans and origination year as of June 30, 2023: Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year ($ in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Prior Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis Total June 30, 2023 Commercial: Commercial and industrial Pass $ 50,265 $ 250,300 $ 172,125 $ 54,809 $ 38,087 $ 219,373 $ 1,120,399 $ 17,845 $ 1,923,203 Special mention — 1,568 3,761 — 8,817 9,660 6,800 392 30,998 Substandard — 4,051 135 2,422 301 13,056 14,167 2,716 36,848 Doubtful (1) 3,910 — — 71 — — 5,378 — 9,359 Commercial and industrial 54,175 255,919 176,021 57,302 47,205 242,089 1,146,744 20,953 2,000,408 Commercial real estate Pass 25,752 393,803 342,564 59,987 82,821 343,679 2,265 57 1,250,928 Special mention — — 5,352 — 6,899 — — — 12,251 Substandard — 1,761 — — — 658 — 840 3,259 Doubtful — — — — — — — — — Commercial real estate 25,752 395,564 347,916 59,987 89,720 344,337 2,265 897 1,266,438 Multifamily Pass 23,474 624,664 387,413 153,613 225,130 212,731 3 9,215 1,636,243 Special mention — — — 2,995 — — — — 2,995 Substandard — — — — — 14,914 — — 14,914 Doubtful — — — — — — — — — Multifamily 23,474 624,664 387,413 156,608 225,130 227,645 3 9,215 1,654,152 SBA Pass — 9,288 12,199 3,543 5,787 19,274 326 447 50,864 Special mention — — 676 — — 579 — 1 1,256 Substandard — — — 303 877 8,443 351 502 10,476 Doubtful — — — — — — — 302 302 SBA — 9,288 12,875 3,846 6,664 28,296 677 1,252 62,898 Construction Pass 1,996 96,130 113,770 27,795 — 24,984 9 — 264,684 Special mention — — — — — — — — — Substandard — — — — — — — — — Doubtful — — — — — — — — — Construction 1,996 96,130 113,770 27,795 — 24,984 9 — 264,684 Consumer: Single family residential mortgage Pass — 595,050 768,940 70,311 44,030 302,777 2,445 — 1,783,553 Special mention — — 680 — — 2,321 — — 3,001 Substandard — 9,656 6,607 2,161 — 13,876 1,867 — 34,167 Doubtful — — — — — — — — — Single family residential mortgage — 604,706 776,227 72,472 44,030 318,974 4,312 — 1,820,721 Other consumer Pass 16,210 18,972 13,592 7,650 4,288 15,541 8,696 1,183 86,132 Special mention — — — — — 1 349 52 402 Substandard — — 111 — 122 57 81 — 371 Doubtful — — — — — — — — — Other consumer 16,210 18,972 13,703 7,650 4,410 15,599 9,126 1,235 86,905 Total loans $ 121,607 $ 2,005,243 $ 1,827,925 $ 385,660 $ 417,159 $ 1,201,924 $ 1,163,136 $ 33,552 $ 7,156,206 Total loans Pass $ 117,697 $ 1,988,207 $ 1,810,603 $ 377,708 $ 400,143 $ 1,138,359 $ 1,134,143 $ 28,747 $ 6,995,607 Special mention — 1,568 10,469 2,995 15,716 12,561 7,149 445 50,903 Substandard — 15,468 6,853 4,886 1,300 51,004 16,466 4,058 100,035 Doubtful (1) 3,910 — — 71 — — 5,378 302 9,661 Total loans $ 121,607 $ 2,005,243 $ 1,827,925 $ 385,660 $ 417,159 $ 1,201,924 $ 1,163,136 $ 33,552 $ 7,156,206 ( 1 ) Doubtful loans in origination year 2023 included one commercial and industrial loan that was modified and accounted for as a new loan. The following table presents the risk categories for total loans by class of loans and origination year as of December 31, 2022: Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year ($ in thousands) 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Prior Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis Total December 31, 2022 Commercial: Commercial and industrial Pass $ 269,367 $ 170,513 $ 62,931 $ 53,001 $ 76,811 $ 164,394 $ 932,464 $ 19,803 $ 1,749,284 Special mention — 19,203 1,042 — 1 11,528 17,142 483 49,399 Substandard 3,833 64 3,002 502 3,630 2,729 23,012 6,501 43,273 Doubtful — — — 4,004 — — — — 4,004 Commercial and industrial 273,200 189,780 66,975 57,507 80,442 178,651 972,618 26,787 1,845,960 Commercial real estate Pass 348,298 363,335 60,564 94,772 155,790 224,213 1,163 61 1,248,196 Special mention — — — — — 1,745 — — 1,745 Substandard — — — — 1 8,799 910 — 9,710 Doubtful — — — — — — — — — Commercial real estate 348,298 363,335 60,564 94,772 155,791 234,757 2,073 61 1,259,651 Multifamily Pass 626,186 390,928 154,636 229,511 109,887 138,063 3 9,307 1,658,521 Special mention — — 2,997 — — — — — 2,997 Substandard — — — — 11,069 17,356 — — 28,425 Doubtful — — — — — — — — — Multifamily 626,186 390,928 157,633 229,511 120,956 155,419 3 9,307 1,689,943 SBA Pass 9,421 15,468 4,009 5,899 1,176 19,090 603 123 55,789 Special mention — — — — 201 598 — 1 800 Substandard — — 320 339 385 9,097 628 779 11,548 Doubtful — — — — — — — — — SBA 9,421 15,468 4,329 6,238 1,762 28,785 1,231 903 68,137 Construction Pass 85,430 98,572 27,704 6,495 — 25,352 — — 243,553 Special mention — — — — — — — — — Substandard — — — — — — — — — Doubtful — — — — — — — — — Construction 85,430 98,572 27,704 6,495 — 25,352 — — 243,553 Consumer: Single family residential mortgage Pass 627,213 797,744 72,658 47,284 89,492 255,520 — — 1,889,911 Special mention 1,716 218 — 1,537 3,378 2,252 — — 9,101 Substandard 3,571 — 2,171 — 8,573 7,479 — — 21,794 Doubtful — — — — — — — — — Single family residential mortgage 632,500 797,962 74,829 48,821 101,443 265,251 — — 1,920,806 Other consumer Pass 23,340 15,986 8,805 5,524 3,363 15,920 10,914 2,747 86,599 Special mention — — — 3 — 19 62 54 138 Substandard — — 56 — 83 31 81 — 251 Doubtful — — — — — — — — — Other consumer 23,340 15,986 8,861 5,527 3,446 15,970 11,057 2,801 86,988 Total loans $ 1,998,375 $ 1,872,031 $ 400,895 $ 448,871 $ 463,840 $ 904,185 $ 986,982 $ 39,859 $ 7,115,038 Total loans Pass $ 1,989,255 $ 1,852,546 $ 391,307 $ 442,486 $ 436,519 $ 842,552 $ 945,147 $ 32,041 $ 6,931,853 Special mention 1,716 19,421 4,039 1,540 3,580 16,142 17,204 538 64,180 Substandard 7,404 64 5,549 841 23,741 45,491 24,631 7,280 115,001 Doubtful — — — 4,004 — — — — 4,004 Total loans $ 1,998,375 $ 1,872,031 $ 400,895 $ 448,871 $ 463,840 $ 904,185 $ 986,982 $ 39,859 $ 7,115,038 Past Due Loans The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans, excluding accrued interest receivable (which is not considered to be material), by class of loans as of the dates indicated: ($ in thousands) 30 - 59 Days Past Due 60 - 89 Days Past Due Greater than 89 Days Past due Total Past Due Current Total June 30, 2023 Commercial: Commercial and industrial 1,430 4,442 16,631 22,503 1,977,905 2,000,408 Commercial real estate 2,047 831 1,760 4,638 1,261,800 1,266,438 Multifamily — 1,124 — 1,124 1,653,028 1,654,152 SBA 735 247 9,193 10,175 52,723 62,898 Construction — — — — 264,684 264,684 Consumer: Single family residential mortgage 43,956 9,466 12,504 65,926 1,754,795 1,820,721 Other consumer 119 349 81 549 86,356 86,905 Total $ 48,287 $ 16,459 $ 40,169 $ 104,915 $ 7,051,291 $ 7,156,206 December 31, 2022 Commercial: Commercial and industrial 4,002 481 13,833 18,316 1,827,644 1,845,960 Commercial real estate 311 — 910 1,221 1,258,430 1,259,651 Multifamily — — — — 1,689,943 1,689,943 SBA 287 — 10,299 10,586 57,551 68,137 Construction — — — — 243,553 243,553 Consumer: Single family residential mortgage 36,338 5,068 19,431 60,837 1,859,969 1,920,806 Other consumer 163 16 81 260 86,728 86,988 Total $ 41,101 $ 5,565 $ 44,554 $ 91,220 $ 7,023,818 $ 7,115,038 Nonaccrual Loans The following table presents nonaccrual loans as of the dates indicated: June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 ($ in thousands) Total Nonaccrual Loans with no ACL Total Nonaccrual Loans with no ACL Nonaccrual loans Commercial: Commercial and industrial $ 21,228 $ 10,824 $ 22,613 $ 10,959 Commercial real estate 2,600 2,600 910 910 SBA 9,611 9,502 10,417 5,613 Consumer: Single family residential mortgage 33,496 33,495 21,116 17,187 Other consumer 371 260 195 195 Total nonaccrual loans $ 67,306 $ 56,681 $ 55,251 $ 34,864 At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there were no loans that were past due 90 days or more and still accruing. Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans The ACL methodology uses a nationally recognized, third-party model that includes many assumptions based on historical and peer loss data, current loan portfolio risk profile including risk ratings, and economic forecasts including macroeconomic variables released by the model provider during June 2023. The published forecasts consider the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, labor market constraints, inflation levels, global oil prices and changes in real estate values, among other factors. The ACL also incorporates qualitative factors to account for certain loan portfolio characteristics that are not taken into consideration by the third-party model including underlying strengths and weaknesses in various segments of the loan portfolio. As is the case with all estimates, the ACL is expected to be impacted in future periods by economic volatility, changing economic forecasts, underlying model assumptions, and asset quality metrics, all of which may be better or worse than current estimates. The ACL process involves subjective and complex judgments as well as adjustments for numerous factors including those described in the federal banking agencies’ joint interagency policy statement on ALL, which include underwriting experience and collateral value changes, among others. The RUC is established to cover the current expected credit losses for the estimated level of funding of these loan commitments, except for unconditionally cancellable commitments for which no reserve is required under ASC 326. At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the reserve for unfunded loan commitments was $4.0 million and $5.3 million and was included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the consolidated statements of financial condition. The following table presents a summary of activity in the ACL for the periods indicated: Three Months Ended June 30, ($ in thousands) 2023 2022 Allowance Reserve for Unfunded Loan Commitments Allowance Allowance Reserve for Unfunded Loan Commitments Allowance Balance at beginning of period $ 84,560 $ 4,805 $ 89,365 $ 93,226 $ 5,405 $ 98,631 Charge-offs (5,667) — (5,667) (494) — (494) Recoveries 326 — 326 1,561 — 1,561 Net (charge-offs) recoveries (5,341) — (5,341) 1,067 — 1,067 Provision for (reversal of) credit losses 1,664 (800) 864 (500) 500 — Balance at end of period $ 80,883 $ 4,005 $ 84,888 $ 93,793 $ 5,905 $ 99,698 Six Months Ended June 30, ($ in thousands) 2023 2022 Allowance Reserve for Unfunded Loan Commitments Allowance Allowance Reserve for Unfunded Loan Commitments Allowance Balance at beginning of period $ 85,960 $ 5,305 $ 91,265 $ 92,584 $ 5,605 $ 98,189 Charge-offs (9,616) — (9,616) (725) — (725) Recoveries 375 — 375 33,776 — 33,776 Net (charge-offs) recoveries (9,241) — (9,241) 33,051 — 33,051 Provision for (reversal of) credit losses 4,164 (1,300) 2,864 (31,842) 300 (31,542) Balance at end of period $ 80,883 $ 4,005 $ 84,888 $ 93,793 $ 5,905 $ 99,698 During the six months ended June 30, 2022, total recoveries included $31.3 million related to a recovery from the settlement of a loan previously charged-off in 2019. This recovery resulted in a reversal of provision for credit losses during the same period. Accrued interest receivable on loans receivable, net totaled $25.1 million and $28.6 million at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, and is included within other assets in the accompanying consolidated statements of financial condition. Accrued interest receivable is excluded from the allowance of credit losses. The following table presents the activity and balance in the ALL as of or for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023: ($ in thousands) Commercial and Industrial Commercial Real Estate Multifamily SBA Construction Single Family Residential Mortgage Other Consumer Total ALL: Three Months Ended June 30, 2023: Balance at March 31, 2023 $ 32,644 $ 16,119 $ 15,038 $ 2,097 $ 6,425 $ 11,481 $ 756 $ 84,560 Charge-offs (4,450) — — (1,081) — — (136) (5,667) Recoveries 22 — — 286 — 1 17 326 Net (charge-offs) recoveries (4,428) — — (795) — 1 (119) (5,341) Provision for (reversal of) credit losses - loans 4,607 (352) (341) 85 (372) (1,964) 1 1,664 Balance at June 30, 2023 $ 32,823 $ 15,767 $ 14,697 $ 1,387 $ 6,053 $ 9,518 $ 638 $ 80,883 Six Months Ended June 30, 2023: Balance at December 31, 2022 $ 34,156 $ 15,977 $ 14,696 $ 2,648 $ 5,850 $ 12,050 $ 583 $ 85,960 Charge-offs (7,711) (300) — (1,081) — (372) (152) (9,616) Recoveries 39 — — 310 — 2 24 375 Net (charge-offs) recoveries (7,672) (300) — (771) — (370) (128) (9,241) Provision for (reversal of) credit losses - loans 6,339 90 1 (490) 203 (2,162) 183 4,164 Balance at June 30, 2023 $ 32,823 $ 15,767 $ 14,697 $ 1,387 $ 6,053 $ 9,518 $ 638 $ 80,883 The following table presents the activity and balance in the ALL as of or for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022: ($ in thousands) Commercial and Industrial Commercial Real Estate Multifamily SBA Construction Single Family Residential Mortgage Other Consumer Total ALL: Three Months Ended June 30, 2022: Balance at March 31, 2022 $ 39,967 $ 16,490 $ 15,337 $ 3,041 $ 6,268 $ 11,029 $ 1,094 $ 93,226 Charge-offs (138) — — (139) — — (217) (494) Recoveries 1,400 — — 3 — 154 4 1,561 Net recoveries (charge-offs) 1,262 — — (136) — 154 (213) 1,067 Provision for (reversal of) credit losses - loans 184 (748) 341 128 (2,013) 1,622 (14) (500) Balance at June 30, 2022 $ 41,413 $ 15,742 $ 15,678 $ 3,033 $ 4,255 $ 12,805 $ 867 $ 93,793 Six Months Ended June 30, 2022: Balance at December 31, 2021 $ 33,557 $ 21,727 $ 17,893 $ 3,017 $ 5,622 $ 9,608 $ 1,160 $ 92,584 Charge-offs (320) — — (152) — (10) (243) (725) Recoveries 32,817 — — 761 — 192 6 33,776 Net recoveries (charge-offs) 32,497 — — 609 — 182 (237) 33,051 (Reversal of) provision for credit losses - loans (24,641) (5,985) (2,215) (593) (1,367) 3,015 (56) (31,842) Balance at June 30, 2022 $ 41,413 $ 15,742 $ 15,678 $ 3,033 $ 4,255 $ 12,805 $ 867 $ 93,793 The following table presents the gross charge-offs by class of loans and origination year as of June 30, 2023: Gross Charge-offs ($ in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Prior Total Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 Commercial: Commercial and industrial $ — $ (4,118) $ (332) $ — $ — $ — $ (4,450) SBA — — (64) — — (1,017) (1,081) Consumer: Other consumer — — — (59) — (77) (136) Total loans $ — $ (4,118) $ (396) $ (59) $ — $ (1,094) $ (5,667) Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 Commercial: Commercial and industrial $ — $ (5,717) $ (1,085) $ — $ — $ (909) $ (7,711) Commercial real estate — — — — — (300) (300) SBA — — (64) — — (1,017) (1,081) Consumer: Single family residential mortgage — — — (372) — — (372) Other consumer — (16) — (59) — (77) (152) Total loans $ — $ (5,733) $ (1,149) $ (431) $ — $ (2,303) $ (9,616) Collateral Dependent Loans A loan is considered collateral dependent when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment of the loan is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral. Collateral dependent loans are evaluated individually and the ALL is determined based on the amount by which amortized costs exceed the estimated fair value of the collateral, adjusted for estimated selling costs. Collateral dependent loans consisted of the following as of the dates indicated: June 30, 2023 Real Estate ($ in thousands) Commercial Residential Business Assets Automobile Total Commercial: Commercial and industrial $ — $ — $ 15,538 $ 62 $ 15,600 Commercial real estate 2,600 — — — 2,600 SBA 18 2,948 6,645 — 9,611 Consumer: Single family residential mortgage — 33,496 — — 33,496 Other consumer — 81 — 290 371 Total loans $ 2,618 $ 36,525 $ 22,183 $ 352 $ 61,678 December 31, 2022 Real Estate ($ in thousands) Commercial Residential Business Assets Automobile Total Commercial: Commercial and industrial $ — $ — $ 18,392 $ — $ 18,392 Commercial real estate 910 — — — 910 SBA 23 4,702 5,691 — 10,416 Consumer: Single family residential mortgage — 21,262 — — 21,262 Other consumer — 81 — 113 194 Total loans $ 933 $ 26,045 $ 24,083 $ 113 $ 51,174 Loan Modifications to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty Loans modified for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty consisted of the following as of the dates indicated: ($ in thousands) Commercial and industrial Single family residential mortgage Total June 30, 2023 Interest rate reduction: Amortized cost basis $ — $ 1,071 $ 1,071 % of total class of loans — % 0.1 % — % Term extension: Amortized cost basis $ — $ 286 $ 286 % of total class of loans — % — % — % Combination - principal reduction and payment delays: Amortized cost basis $ 3,910 $ — $ 3,910 % of total class of loans 0.2 % — % 0.1 % Total amortized cost basis $ 3,910 $ 1,357 $ 5,267 Percentage of total class of loans 0.2 % 0.1 % 0.1 % The following table presents the aging of loans modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty at June 30, 2023: ($ in thousands) 30-59 Days 60-89 Days Over 90 Days Total Current Total June 30, 2023 Commercial: Commercial and industrial $ — $ 3,910 $ — $ 3,910 $ — $ 3,910 Consumer: Single family residential mortgage — — — — 1,357 1,357 $ — $ 3,910 $ — $ 3,910 $ 1,357 $ 5,267 There were no loan modifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the quarter ended June 30, 2023 that subsequently defaulted. Troubled Debt Restructurings (for modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty prior to January 1, 2023) At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we had 10 and 15 loans classified as TDRs, with an aggregate balance of $8.0 million and $16.1 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2023 a $3.9 million commercial and industrial (“C&I”) loan that was restructured during 2022 was modified and accounted for as a new loan. Additionally, $4.0 million relating to two commercial relationships were paid down during this same period. Accruing TDRs were $2.5 million and nonaccrual TDRs were $5.5 million at June 30, 2023, compared to accruing TDRs of $2.7 million and nonaccrual TDRs of $13.4 million at December 31, 2022. Purchases, Sales, and Transfers From time to time, we purchase and sell loans in the secondary market. There were no loans purchased during the three months ended June 30, 2023. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we purchased loans aggregating $61.4 million. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, we purchased loans aggregating $277.2 million and $641.5 million. There were no loans transferred from held for investment to loans held-for-sale, and there were no sales of loans for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. Non-Traditional Mortgage (“NTM”) Loans We no longer originate SFR loans, however we have purchased and may continue to purchase pools of loans that include NTM loans such as interest only loans with maturities of up to 40 years and flexible initial repricing dates, ranging from 1 to 10 years, and periodic repricing dates through the life of the loan. NTM loans are included in our SFR mortgage portfolio and are comprised primarily of interest only loans. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the NTM loans totaled $811.7 million, or 11.3% of total loans, and $862.3 million, or 12.1% of total loans. The total NTM portfolio decreased by $50.7 million, or 5.9% during the six months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease was due to principal paydowns and payoffs. At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, nonperforming NTM loans totaled $13.3 million and $3.0 million. Non-Traditional Mortgage Performance Indicators |