Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses | Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses The composition of the loan portfolio is as follows as of the periods indicated: March 31, December 31, 2021 2020 Commercial and industrial loans $ 746,274 $ 539,200 Real estate loans: Construction, land, and land development 104,596 94,423 Residential real estate 136,417 143,869 Commercial real estate 793,633 774,925 Consumer and other loans 4,114 3,916 Gross loans receivable 1,785,034 1,556,333 Net deferred origination fees and premiums (18,311 ) (9,195 ) Loans receivable $ 1,766,723 $ 1,547,138 Included in commercial and industrial loans are Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans of $543.8 million at March 31, 2021 and $365.8 million at December 31, 2020. PPP loans are 100% guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”). Also included in commercial and industrial loans as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, is $102.2 million and $65.6 million, respectively in capital call lines, provided to venture capital firms through one of our BaaS clients. These loans are secured by the capital call rights and are individually underwritten to the Bank’s credit standards by our BaaS client and the underwriting is reviewed and approved by the Bank on every loan. Included in consumer and other loans are overdrafts of $11,000 and $31,000 at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The Company has pledged loans totaling $346.1 million and $326.8 million at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, for borrowing lines at the FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”). The balance of SBA and United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) loans and participations sold and serviced for others totaled was $21.6 million and $20.6 million at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The balance of Main Street Lending Program (“MSLP”) loans participated and serviced totaled $56.3 million at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020. The Company, at times, purchases individual loans at fair value as of the acquisition date. Purchased loans with remaining balances totaled $18.6 million and $19.3 million as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. Unamortized premiums totaled $302,000 and $306,000 as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, and are amortized into interest income over the life of the loans. The Company has purchased participation loans with remaining balances totaling $46.7 million and $44.9 million as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The following is a summary of the Company’s loan portfolio segments: Commercial and industrial loans – Commercial and industrial loans are secured by business assets including inventory, receivables and machinery and equipment of businesses located generally in the Company’s primary market area. Loan types include revolving lines of credit, term loans, and loans secured by liquid collateral such as cash deposits or marketable securities. The Company also issues letters of credit on behalf of its customers. Risk arises primarily due to the difference between expected and actual cash flows of the borrowers. In addition, the recoverability of the Company’s investment in these loans is also dependent on other factors primarily dictated by the type of collateral securing these loans. The fair value of the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate as market conditions change. In the case of loans secured by accounts receivable, the recovery of the Company’s investment is dependent upon the borrower’s ability to collect amounts due from its customers. The Company also has capital call lines which are provided to venture capital firms through one of our BaaS clients. Also included in this category are SBA 7(a) loans, which allow small business owners to apply for financial assistance via the PPP as prescribed in the CARES Act. These loans have a contractual rate of 1.0%, with maturity terms of two to five years, are unsecured, 100% guaranteed and loan proceeds may be forgiven by the U.S. Government / SBA if used for certain purposes. To bolster the effectiveness of the SBA’s PPP loan program, the Federal Reserve is supplying liquidity to participating financial institutions through term financing backed by PPP loans to small businesses. The Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility (“PPPLF”) extends credit to eligible financial institutions that originate PPP loans, taking the loans as collateral at face value. The interest rate is 0.35% and as PPP loans are paid down, the PPPLF borrowing line must also be paid down. Construction, land and land development loans – The Company originates loans for the construction of 1-4 family, multifamily, and Commercial Real Estate (“CRE”) properties in the Company’s market area. Construction loans are considered to have higher risks due to construction completion and timing risk, the ultimate repayment being sensitive to interest rate changes, government regulation of real property and the availability of long-term financing. Additionally, economic conditions may impact the Company’s ability to recover its investment in construction loans, as adverse economic conditions may negatively impact the real estate market, which could affect the borrower’s ability to complete and sell the project. Additionally, the fair value of the underlying collateral may fluctuate as market conditions change. The Company occasionally originates land loans for the purpose of facilitating the ultimate construction of a home or commercial building. The primary risks include the borrower’s ability to pay and the inability of the Company to recover its investment due to a material decline in the fair value of the underlying collateral. Residential real estate loans – Residential real estate loans include various types of loans for which the Company holds real property as collateral. Included in this segment are first lien single family loans, which are occasionally purchased to diversify the Company’s loan portfolio, and rental portfolios secured by one-to-four family homes. The primary risks of residential real estate loans include the borrower’s inability to pay, material decreases in the value of the collateral, and significant increases in interest rates which may make the loan unprofitable. Commercial real estate (includes owner occupied and nonowner occupied) loans – Commercial real estate loans include various types of loans for which the Company holds real property as collateral. The primary risks of commercial real estate loans include the borrower’s inability to pay, material decreases in the value of the collateralized real estate and significant increases in interest rates, which may make the real estate loan unprofitable. Commercial real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. Consumer and other loans – The Company originates a limited number of consumer loans, generally for banking customers only, which consist primarily of home equity lines of credit, saving account secured loans, and auto loans. This loan category also includes overdrafts. Repayment of these loans is dependent on the borrower’s ability to pay and the fair value of the underlying collateral. The following table illustrates an age analysis of past due loans as of the dates indicated: 30-89 Days Past Due 90 Days or More Past Due Total Past Due Current Total Loans Recorded Investment 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing (dollars in thousands) March 31, 2021 Commercial and industrial loans $ 138 $ 488 $ 626 $ 745,648 $ 746,274 $ - Real estate loans: Construction, land and land development - - - 104,596 104,596 - Residential real estate 1,708 59 1,767 134,650 136,417 - Commercial real estate 396 - 396 793,237 793,633 - Consumer and other loans - - - 4,114 4,114 - $ 2,242 $ 547 $ 2,789 $ 1,782,245 $ 1,785,034 $ - Less net deferred origination fees and premiums (18,311 ) Loans receivable $ 1,766,723 30-89 Days Past Due 90 Days or More Past Due Total Past Due Current Total Loans Recorded Investment 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing (dollars in thousands) December 31, 2020 Commercial and industrial loans $ 133 $ 537 $ 670 $ 538,530 $ 539,200 $ - Real estate loans: Construction, land and land development 1 - 1 94,422 94,423 - Residential real estate 1,108 60 1,168 142,701 143,869 - Commercial real estate - - - 774,925 774,925 - Consumer and other loans - - - 3,916 3,916 - $ 1,242 $ 597 $ 1,839 $ 1,554,494 1,556,333 $ - Less net deferred origination fees and premiums (9,195 ) Loans receivable $ 1,547,138 A summary of information pertaining to impaired loans as of the period indicated: Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded Investment With Allowance Total Recorded Investment Related Allowance (dollars in thousands) March 31, 2021 Commercial and industrial loans $ 756 $ 355 $ 133 $ 488 $ 118 Real estate loans: Residential real estate 188 173 - 173 - Total $ 944 $ 528 $ 133 $ 661 $ 118 December 31, 2020 Commercial and industrial loans $ 834 $ 537 $ - $ 537 $ - Real estate loans: Residential real estate 188 175 - 175 - Total $ 1,022 $ 712 $ - $ 712 $ - The following tables summarize the Company’s average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans by loan class for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020: Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 March 31, 2020 Average Recorded Investment Interest Income Recognized Average Recorded Investment Interest Income Recognized (dollars in thousands) Commercial and industrial loans $ 451 $ - $ 840 $ - Real estate loans Residential real estate 174 - 64 - Consumer loans 1 - Total $ 625 $ - $ 905 $ - The Company grants restructurings in response to borrower financial difficulty, and generally provides for a temporary modification of loan repayment terms. The restructured loans on accrual status represent the only impaired loans accruing interest. In order for a restructured loan to be considered for accrual status, the loan’s collateral coverage generally will be greater than or equal to 100% of the loan balance, the loan is current on payments, and the borrower must either prefund an interest reserve or demonstrate the ability to make payments from a verified source of cash flow for an extended period of time, usually at least six months in duration. No loans were restructured in the three months ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020 that qualified as TDRs. The Company has no commitments to loan additional funds to borrowers whose loans were classified as TDRs at March 31, 2021, as there were no outstanding TDRs at March 31, 2021. Pursuant to federal guidance, the Company deferred or modified payments on existing loans to assist customers financially during the COVID-19 pandemic and economic shutdown. There are three loans, representing $13.3 million in outstanding loans, that remain on deferred or modified payment status as of March 31, 2021. In accordance with GAAP and interagency guidance issued on March 22, 2020, these short-term modifications, made on a good faith basis in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to borrowers that were current prior to any relief, are not considered troubled debt restructurings. When loans are placed on nonaccrual status, all accrued interest is reversed from current period earnings. Payments received on nonaccrual loans are generally applied as a reduction to the loan principal balance. If the likelihood of further loss is removed, the Company will recognize interest on a cash basis only. Loans may be returned to accruing status if the Company believes that all remaining principal and interest is fully collectible and there has been at least six months of sustained repayment performance since the loan was placed on nonaccrual. An analysis of nonaccrual loans by category consisted of the following at the periods indicated: March 31, December 31, 2021 2020 Commercial and industrial loans $ 488 $ 537 Real estate loans: Residential real estate 173 175 Total nonaccrual loans $ 661 $ 712 Credit Quality and Credit Risk Federal regulations require that the Company periodically evaluate the risks inherent in its loan portfolio. In addition, the Company’s regulatory agencies have authority to identify problem loans and, if appropriate, require them to be reclassified. There are three classifications for problem loans: Substandard, Doubtful, and Loss. Substandard loans have one or more defined weaknesses and are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Doubtful loans have the weaknesses of loans classified as Substandard, with additional characteristics that suggest the weaknesses make collection or recovery in full after liquidation of collateral questionable on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values. There is a high possibility of loss in loans classified as Doubtful. A loan classified as Loss is considered uncollectible and of such little value that continued classification of the credit as a loan is not warranted. If a loan or a portion thereof is classified as Loss, it must be charged-off, meaning the amount of the loss is charged against the allowance for loan losses, thereby reducing that reserve. The Company also classifies some loans as Watch or Other Loans Especially Mentioned (“OLEM”). Loans classified as Watch are performing assets and classified as pass credits but have elements of risk that require more monitoring than other performing loans and are reported in the OLEM column in the following table. Loans classified as OLEM are assets that continue to perform but have shown deterioration in credit quality and require close monitoring. Loans by credit quality risk rating are as follows as of the periods indicated: Pass Other Loans Especially Mentioned Sub- Standard Doubtful Total (dollars in thousands) March 31, 2021 Commercial and industrial loans $ 745,281 $ 394 $ 599 $ - $ 746,274 Real estate loans: Construction, land, and land development 104,596 - - - 104,596 Residential real estate 136,184 60 173 - 136,417 Commercial real estate 782,720 10,913 - - 793,633 Consumer and other loans 4,114 - - - 4,114 $ 1,772,895 $ 11,367 $ 772 $ - 1,785,034 Less net deferred origination fees (18,311 ) Loans receivable $ 1,766,723 December 31, 2020 Commercial and industrial loans $ 538,149 $ 397 $ 654 $ - $ 539,200 Real estate loans: Construction, land, and land development 94,423 - - - 94,423 Residential real estate 143,540 154 175 - 143,869 Commercial real estate 763,647 11,278 - - 774,925 Consumer and other loans 3,916 - - - 3,916 $ 1,543,675 $ 11,829 $ 829 $ - 1,556,333 Less net deferred origination fees (9,195 ) Loans receivable $ 1,547,138 Allowance for Loan Losses The Company’s allowance for loan losses (“ALLL”) covers estimated credit losses on individually evaluated loans that are determined to be impaired as well as estimated probable losses inherent in the remainder of the loan portfolio. The ALLL is prepared using the information provided by the Company’s credit review process together with economic information gathered from published sources. Qualitative factors that are included in the analysis include industry data and data from peer institutions. The loan portfolio is segmented into groups of loans with similar risk profiles. Each segment possesses varying degrees of risk based on the type of loan, the type of collateral, and the sensitivity of the borrower or industry to changes in external factors such as economic conditions. An estimated loss rate calculated from the Company’s actual historical loss rates adjusted for current portfolio trends, economic conditions, and other relevant internal and external factors, is applied to each group’s aggregate loan balances. The $543.8 million in PPP loans as of March 31, 2021 are 100% guaranteed and were not subject to the allowance analysis or assigned an allowance. The Company’s provision for credit losses of $357,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, is primarily the result of growth in the loan portfolio. The $1.6 million provision for credit losses during the three months ended March 31, 2020, is related to an increase in qualitative factors primarily related to the uncertainties in the economic outlook from the COVID-19 pandemic and growth in the loan portfolio. The Company is not required to implement the provisions of the Current Expected Credit Loss (“CECL”) accounting standard until January 1, 2023 and is continuing to account for the allowance for loan losses under the incurred loss model. The following tables summarize the allocation of the ALLL, as well as the activity in the ALLL attributed to various segments in the loan portfolio, as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2021: Commercial and Industrial Construction, Land, and Land Development Residential Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Consumer and Other Unallocated Total (dollars in thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 ALLL balance, December 31, 2020 $ 3,353 $ 3,545 $ 3,410 $ 7,810 $ 127 $ 1,017 $ 19,262 Provision for loan losses or (recapture) 43 437 (239 ) 143 (19 ) (8 ) 357 3,396 3,982 3,171 7,953 108 1,009 19,619 Loans charged-off (14 ) - - - (4 ) - (18 ) Recoveries of loans previously charged-off 5 - - - 4 - 9 Net (charge-offs) recoveries (9 ) - - - - - (9 ) ALLL balance, March 31, 2021 $ 3,387 $ 3,982 $ 3,171 $ 7,953 $ 108 $ 1,009 $ 19,610 As of March 31, 2021 ALLL amounts allocated to Individually evaluated for impairment $ 118 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 118 Collectively evaluated for impairment 3,269 3,982 3,171 7,953 108 1,009 19,492 ALLL balance, March 31, 2021 $ 3,387 $ 3,982 $ 3,171 $ 7,953 $ 108 $ 1,009 $ 19,610 Loans individually evaluated for impairment $ 488 $ - $ 173 $ - $ - $ 661 Loans collectively evaluated for impairment 745,786 104,596 136,244 793,633 4,114 1,784,373 Loan balance, March 31, 2021 $ 746,274 $ 104,596 $ 136,417 $ 793,633 $ 4,114 $ 1,785,034 The following tables summarize the allocation of the ALLL, as well as the activity in the ALLL attributed to various segments in the loan portfolio, as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2020: Commercial and Industrial Construction, Land, and Land Development Residential Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Consumer and Other Unallocated Total (dollars in thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 ALLL balance, December 31, 2019 $ 2,366 $ 2,745 $ 2,069 $ 3,126 $ 104 $ 1,060 $ 11,470 Provision for loan losses or (recapture) 589 902 163 763 (3 ) (836 ) 1,578 2,955 3,647 2,232 3,889 101 224 13,048 Loans charged-off (119 ) - - - (5 ) - (124 ) Recoveries of loans previously charged-off 1 - - - - - 1 Net (charge-offs) recoveries (118 ) - - - (5 ) - (123 ) ALLL balance, March 31, 2020 $ 2,837 $ 3,647 $ 2,232 $ 3,889 $ 96 $ 224 $ 12,925 As of March 31, 2020 ALLL amounts allocated to Individually evaluated for impairment $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Collectively evaluated for impairment 2,837 3,647 2,232 3,889 96 224 12,925 ALLL balance, March 31, 2020 $ 2,837 $ 3,647 $ 2,232 $ 3,889 $ 96 $ 224 $ 12,925 Loans individually evaluated for impairment $ 699 $ - $ 64 $ - $ - $ 763 Loans collectively evaluated for impairment 121,968 119,668 117,757 643,488 3,695 1,006,576 Loan balance, March 31, 2020 $ 122,667 $ 119,668 $ 117,821 $ 643,488 $ 3,695 $ 1,007,339 The following table summarizes the allocation of the ALLL attributed to various segments in the loan portfolio as of December 31, 2020. Commercial and Industrial Construction, Land, and Land Development Residential Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Consumer and Other Unallocated Total (dollars in thousands) As of December 31, 2020 ALLL amounts allocated to Individually evaluated for impairment $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Collectively evaluated for impairment 3,353 3,545 3,410 7,810 127 1,017 19,262 ALLL balance, December 31, 2020 $ 3,353 $ 3,545 $ 3,410 $ 7,810 $ 127 $ 1,017 $ 19,262 Loans individually evaluated for impairment $ 537 $ - $ 175 $ - $ - $ 712 Loans collectively evaluated for impairment 538,663 94,423 143,694 774,925 3,916 1,555,621 Loan balance, December 31, 2020 $ 539,200 $ 94,423 $ 143,869 $ 774,925 $ 3,916 $ 1,556,333 |