| Loans Receivable And Allowance For Credit Losses | LOANS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES Loans receivable, net at the dates presented is summarized as follows: March 31, 2023 September 30, 2022 (Dollars in thousands) One- to four-family: Originated $ 4,003,823 $ 3,988,469 Correspondent purchased 2,468,647 2,201,886 Bulk purchased 142,527 147,939 Construction 68,355 66,164 Total 6,683,352 6,404,458 Commercial: Commercial real estate 874,718 745,301 Commercial and industrial 90,200 79,981 Construction 216,685 141,062 Total 1,181,603 966,344 Consumer: Home equity 92,506 92,203 Other 8,664 8,665 Total 101,170 100,868 Total loans receivable 7,966,125 7,471,670 Less: ACL 19,889 16,371 Deferred loan fees/discounts 30,830 29,736 Premiums/deferred costs (43,161) (38,645) $ 7,958,567 $ 7,464,208 Lending Practices and Underwriting Standards - Originating and purchasing one- to four-family loans is the Bank's primary lending business. The Bank also originates consumer loans primarily secured by one- to four-family residential properties and originates and participates in commercial loans. The Bank has a loan concentration in one- to four-family loans and geographic concentrations of these loans in Kansas, Missouri, and Texas. One- to four-family loans - Full documentation to support an applicant's credit and income, and sufficient funds to cover all applicable fees and reserves at closing, are required on all loans. Properties securing one- to four-family loans are appraised by either staff appraisers or fee appraisers, both of which are independent of the loan origination function. The underwriting standards for loans purchased from correspondent lenders are generally similar to the Bank's internal underwriting standards. The underwriting of loans purchased from correspondent lenders on a loan-by-loan basis is performed by the Bank's underwriters. The Bank also originates owner-occupied construction-to-permanent loans secured by one- to four-family residential real estate. Construction draw requests and the supporting documentation are reviewed and approved by designated personnel. The Bank also performs regular documented inspections of the construction project to ensure the funds are being used for the intended purpose and the project is being completed according to the plans and specifications provided. Commercial loans - The Bank's commercial real estate and commercial construction loans are originated by the Bank or in participation with a lead bank. When underwriting a commercial real estate or commercial construction loan, several factors are considered, such as the income producing potential of the property, cash equity provided by the borrower, the financial strength of the borrower, managerial expertise of the borrower or tenant, feasibility studies, lending experience with the borrower and the marketability of the property. For commercial real estate and commercial construction participation loans, the Bank performs the same underwriting procedures as if the loan was being originated by the Bank. At the time of origination, loan-to-value ("LTV") ratios on commercial real estate loans generally do not exceed 85% of the appraised value of the property securing the loans and the minimum debt service coverage ratio is generally 1.15. For commercial construction loans, LTV ratios generally do not exceed 80% of the projected appraised value of the property securing the loans and the minimum debt service coverage ratio is generally 1.15, but it applies to the projected cash flows, and the borrower must have successful experience with the construction and operation of properties similar to the subject property. Appraisals on properties securing these loans are performed by independent state certified fee appraisers. The Bank's commercial and industrial loans are generally made in the Bank's market areas and are underwritten on the basis of the borrower's ability to service the debt from income. Working capital loans are primarily collateralized by short-term assets whereas term loans are primarily collateralized by long-term assets. In general, commercial and industrial loans involve more credit risk than commercial real estate loans due to the type of collateral securing commercial and industrial loans. As a result of these additional complexities, variables and risks, commercial and industrial loans require more thorough underwriting and servicing than other types of loans. Consumer loans - The Bank offers a variety of consumer loans, the majority of which are home equity loans and lines of credit for which the Bank also has the first mortgage or the home equity line of credit is in the first lien position. The underwriting standards for consumer loans include a determination of an applicant's payment history on other debts and an assessment of an applicant's ability to meet existing obligations and payments on the proposed loan. Although creditworthiness of an applicant is a primary consideration, the underwriting process also includes a comparison of the value of the security in relation to the proposed loan amount. Credit Quality Indicators - Based on the Bank's lending emphasis and underwriting standards, management has segmented the loan portfolio into three segments: (1) one- to four-family; (2) consumer; and (3) commercial. These segments are further divided into classes for purposes of providing disaggregated credit quality information about the loan portfolio. The classes are: one- to four-family - originated, one- to four-family - correspondent purchased, one- to four-family - bulk purchased, consumer - home equity, consumer - other, commercial - commercial real estate, and commercial - commercial and industrial. One- to four-family construction loans are included in the originated class and commercial construction loans are included in the commercial real estate class. As part of the on-going monitoring of the credit quality of the Company's loan portfolio, management tracks certain credit quality indicators including trends related to loan classification and delinquency status. Loan Classification - In accordance with the Bank's asset classification policy, management regularly reviews the problem loans in the Bank's portfolio to determine whether any loans require classification. Loan classifications are defined as follows: • Special mention - These loans are performing loans on which known information about the collateral pledged or the possible credit problems of the borrower(s) have caused management to have doubts as to the ability of the borrower(s) to comply with present loan repayment terms and which may result in the future inclusion of such loans in the nonaccrual loan categories. • Substandard - A loan is considered substandard if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Substandard loans include those characterized by the distinct possibility the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. • Doubtful - Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts and conditions and values highly questionable and improbable. • Loss - Loans classified as loss are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as assets on the books is not warranted. The following tables set forth, as of the dates indicated, the amortized cost of loans by class of financing receivable, year of origination or most recent credit decision, and loan classification. All revolving lines of credit are presented separately, regardless of origination year. Loans classified as doubtful or loss are individually evaluated for loss. At March 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022, there were no loans classified as doubtful, and all loans classified as loss were fully charged-off. March 31, 2023 Current Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Revolving Fiscal Year Year Year Year Prior Line of Year 2022 2021 2020 2019 Years Credit Total (Dollars in thousands) One- to four-family: Originated Pass $ 166,083 $ 578,258 $ 912,340 $ 597,495 $ 267,725 $ 1,511,800 $ — $ 4,033,701 Special Mention 184 1,192 760 1,365 1,274 9,070 — 13,845 Substandard — 187 110 277 734 7,269 — 8,577 Correspondent purchased Pass 309,170 531,455 633,831 261,631 66,403 690,477 — 2,492,967 Special Mention — 396 1,013 — 353 1,761 — 3,523 Substandard — — — — 168 3,313 — 3,481 Bulk purchased Pass — — — — — 139,489 — 139,489 Special Mention — — — — — — — — Substandard — — — — — 3,543 — 3,543 475,437 1,111,488 1,548,054 860,768 336,657 2,366,722 — 6,699,126 Commercial: Commercial real estate Pass 228,869 301,638 231,200 120,670 83,873 83,290 8,676 1,058,216 Special Mention — 28,439 — — — — — 28,439 Substandard — — — 594 219 288 — 1,101 Commercial and industrial Pass 19,289 25,176 14,267 4,337 3,191 1,063 22,082 89,405 Special Mention — — — — — — — — Substandard — 16 — 73 — 83 610 782 248,158 355,269 245,467 125,674 87,283 84,724 31,368 1,177,943 Consumer: Home equity Pass 2,548 5,997 2,162 1,342 890 2,643 76,618 92,200 Special Mention — 46 — — — — 245 291 Substandard — — — — 18 15 198 231 Other Pass 2,382 3,479 1,301 549 221 389 333 8,654 Special Mention — — — 5 — — — 5 Substandard — — — 4 — — 2 6 4,930 9,522 3,463 1,900 1,129 3,047 77,396 101,387 Total $ 728,525 $ 1,476,279 $ 1,796,984 $ 988,342 $ 425,069 $ 2,454,493 $ 108,764 $ 7,978,456 September 30, 2022 Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Revolving Year Year Year Year Year Prior Line of 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Years Credit Total (Dollars in thousands) One- to four-family: Originated Pass $ 563,460 $ 930,019 $ 624,274 $ 281,342 $ 212,037 $ 1,406,444 $ — $ 4,017,576 Special Mention 47 457 1,111 518 428 7,641 — 10,202 Substandard 158 — 278 1,106 256 8,968 — 10,766 Correspondent purchased Pass 494,854 651,363 273,626 69,752 104,150 627,390 — 2,221,135 Special Mention — — — 355 1,186 1,197 — 2,738 Substandard — — — 168 513 4,783 — 5,464 Bulk purchased Pass — — — — — 144,840 — 144,840 Special Mention — — — — — — — — Substandard — — — — — 3,637 — 3,637 1,058,519 1,581,839 899,289 353,241 318,570 2,204,900 — 6,416,358 Commercial: Commercial real estate Pass 366,794 221,001 111,689 86,456 41,322 46,383 7,436 881,081 Special Mention 565 — — — — — — 565 Substandard 436 — 594 221 239 30 — 1,520 Commercial and industrial Pass 38,442 17,453 5,708 4,212 919 630 11,413 78,777 Special Mention — — — — — — — — Substandard — — 78 — 73 10 1,052 1,213 406,237 238,454 118,069 90,889 42,553 47,053 19,901 963,156 Consumer: Home equity Pass 6,447 2,375 1,486 982 992 2,020 77,448 91,750 Special Mention — 66 — — — — 233 299 Substandard — — — 18 — 3 331 352 Other Pass 4,207 1,977 843 408 651 201 369 8,656 Special Mention — — 7 — — — — 7 Substandard 1 — — — — — — 1 10,655 4,418 2,336 1,408 1,643 2,224 78,381 101,065 Total $ 1,475,411 $ 1,824,711 $ 1,019,694 $ 445,538 $ 362,766 $ 2,254,177 $ 98,282 $ 7,480,579 Delinquency Status - The following tables set forth, as of the dates indicated, the amortized cost of current loans, loans 30 to 89 days delinquent, and loans 90 or more days delinquent or in foreclosure ("90+/FC"), by class of financing receivable and year of origination or most recent credit decision as of the dates indicated. All revolving lines of credit are presented separately, regardless of origination year. March 31, 2023 Current Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Revolving Fiscal Year Year Year Year Prior Line of Year 2022 2021 2020 2019 Years Credit Total (Dollars in thousands) One- to four-family: Originated Current $ 166,267 $ 579,374 $ 913,210 $ 598,648 $ 269,733 $ 1,523,705 $ — $ 4,050,937 30-89 — 76 — 489 — 3,538 — 4,103 90+/FC — 187 — — — 896 — 1,083 Correspondent purchased Current 309,170 531,455 633,934 261,073 66,403 692,624 — 2,494,659 30-89 — 396 910 558 353 1,269 — 3,486 90+/FC — — — — 168 1,658 — 1,826 Bulk purchased Current — — — — — 141,522 — 141,522 30-89 — — — — — 289 — 289 90+/FC — — — — — 1,221 — 1,221 475,437 1,111,488 1,548,054 860,768 336,657 2,366,722 — 6,699,126 Commercial: Commercial real estate Current 228,649 330,077 231,200 120,670 83,873 83,243 8,676 1,086,388 30-89 220 — — — — 79 — 299 90+/FC — — — 594 219 256 — 1,069 Commercial and industrial Current 19,289 25,176 14,267 4,337 3,191 1,063 22,692 90,015 30-89 — 16 — 73 — — — 89 90+/FC — — — — — 83 — 83 248,158 355,269 245,467 125,674 87,283 84,724 31,368 1,177,943 Consumer: Home equity Current 2,548 6,043 2,162 1,342 891 2,609 76,766 92,361 30-89 — — — — 17 37 262 316 90+/FC — — — — — 12 33 45 Other Current 2,376 3,460 1,290 555 221 389 332 8,623 30-89 5 19 11 — — — 1 36 90+/FC 1 — — 3 — — 2 6 4,930 9,522 3,463 1,900 1,129 3,047 77,396 101,387 Total $ 728,525 $ 1,476,279 $ 1,796,984 $ 988,342 $ 425,069 $ 2,454,493 $ 108,764 $ 7,978,456 September 30, 2022 Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Revolving Year Year Year Year Year Prior Line of 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Years Credit Total (Dollars in thousands) One- to four-family: Originated Current $ 563,507 $ 930,476 $ 625,110 $ 282,598 $ 212,549 $ 1,417,268 $ — $ 4,031,508 30-89 — — 553 — 64 3,506 — 4,123 90+/FC 158 — — 368 108 2,279 — 2,913 Correspondent purchased Current 494,854 651,363 273,626 70,107 105,336 629,150 — 2,224,436 30-89 — — — — — 1,117 — 1,117 90+/FC — — — 168 513 3,103 — 3,784 Bulk purchased Current — — — — — 146,399 — 146,399 30-89 — — — — — 921 — 921 90+/FC — — — — — 1,157 — 1,157 1,058,519 1,581,839 899,289 353,241 318,570 2,204,900 — 6,416,358 Commercial: Commercial real estate Current 367,795 221,001 111,689 86,456 41,322 46,383 7,436 882,082 30-89 — — — — — — — — 90+/FC — — 594 221 239 30 — 1,084 Commercial and industrial Current 38,442 17,453 5,786 4,212 919 630 12,465 79,907 30-89 — — — — — — — — 90+/FC — — — — 73 10 — 83 406,237 238,454 118,069 90,889 42,553 47,053 19,901 963,156 Consumer: Home equity Current 6,447 2,441 1,429 1,000 980 1,999 77,633 91,929 30-89 — — 57 — 12 24 226 319 90+/FC — — — — — — 153 153 Other Current 4,205 1,964 844 404 651 201 368 8,637 30-89 2 13 6 4 — — 1 26 90+/FC 1 — — — — — — 1 10,655 4,418 2,336 1,408 1,643 2,224 78,381 101,065 Total $ 1,475,411 $ 1,824,711 $ 1,019,694 $ 445,538 $ 362,766 $ 2,254,177 $ 98,282 $ 7,480,579 Delinquent and Nonaccrual Loans - The following tables present the amortized cost, at the dates indicated, by class, of loans 30 to 89 days delinquent, loans 90 or more days delinquent or in foreclosure, total delinquent loans, current loans, and total loans. At March 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022, all loans 90 or more days delinquent were on nonaccrual status. March 31, 2023 90 or More Days Total Total 30 to 89 Days Delinquent or Delinquent Current Amortized Delinquent in Foreclosure Loans Loans Cost (Dollars in thousands) One- to four-family: Originated $ 4,103 $ 1,083 $ 5,186 $ 4,050,937 $ 4,056,123 Correspondent purchased 3,486 1,826 5,312 2,494,659 2,499,971 Bulk purchased 289 1,221 1,510 141,522 143,032 Commercial: Commercial real estate 299 1,069 1,368 1,086,388 1,087,756 Commercial and industrial 89 83 172 90,015 90,187 Consumer: Home equity 316 45 361 92,361 92,722 Other 36 6 42 8,623 8,665 $ 8,618 $ 5,333 $ 13,951 $ 7,964,505 $ 7,978,456 September 30, 2022 90 or More Days Total Total 30 to 89 Days Delinquent or Delinquent Current Amortized Delinquent in Foreclosure Loans Loans Cost (Dollars in thousands) One- to four-family: Originated $ 4,123 $ 2,913 $ 7,036 $ 4,031,508 $ 4,038,544 Correspondent purchased 1,117 3,784 4,901 2,224,436 2,229,337 Bulk purchased 921 1,157 2,078 146,399 148,477 Commercial: Commercial real estate — 1,084 1,084 882,082 883,166 Commercial and industrial — 83 83 79,907 79,990 Consumer: Home equity 319 153 472 91,929 92,401 Other 26 1 27 8,637 8,664 $ 6,506 $ 9,175 $ 15,681 $ 7,464,898 $ 7,480,579 The amortized cost of mortgage loans secured by residential real estate properties for which formal foreclosure proceedings were in process as of March 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022 was $1.9 million and $2.0 million, respectively, which is included in loans 90 or more days delinquent or in foreclosure in the tables above. The carrying value of residential OREO held as a result of obtaining physical possession upon completion of a foreclosure or through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure was $160 thousand at March 31, 2023 and $328 thousand at September 30, 2022. The following table presents the amortized cost at March 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022, by class, of loans classified as nonaccrual. Additionally, the amortized cost of nonaccrual loans that had no related ACL is presented, all of which were individually evaluated for loss and any identified losses have been charged off. March 31, 2023 September 30, 2022 Nonaccrual Loans Nonaccrual Loans with No ACL Nonaccrual Loans Nonaccrual Loans with No ACL (Dollars in thousands) One- to four-family: Originated $ 1,270 $ 332 $ 3,135 $ 1,018 Correspondent purchased 1,826 — 3,784 304 Bulk purchased 1,478 887 1,157 630 Commercial: Commercial real estate 1,100 446 1,084 449 Commercial and industrial 156 156 161 161 Consumer: Home equity 45 — 172 19 Other 6 — 1 — $ 5,881 $ 1,821 $ 9,494 $ 2,581 TDRs - The following tables present the amortized cost prior to restructuring and immediately after restructuring in all loans restructured during the periods presented. These tables do not reflect the amortized cost at the end of the periods indicated. Any increase in the amortized cost at the time of the restructuring was generally due to the capitalization of delinquent interest and/or escrow balances. For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2023 March 31, 2023 Number Pre- Post- Number Pre- Post- of Restructured Restructured of Restructured Restructured Contracts Outstanding Outstanding Contracts Outstanding Outstanding (Dollars in thousands) One- to four-family: Originated — $ — $ — — $ — $ — Correspondent purchased — — — — — — Bulk purchased 1 239 257 1 239 257 Commercial: Commercial real estate — — — — — — Commercial and industrial — — — — — — Consumer: Home equity — — — — — — Other — — — — — — 1 $ 239 $ 257 1 $ 239 $ 257 For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2022 March 31, 2022 Number Pre- Post- Number Pre- Post- of Restructured Restructured of Restructured Restructured Contracts Outstanding Outstanding Contracts Outstanding Outstanding (Dollars in thousands) One- to four-family: Originated 1 $ 100 $ 100 2 $ 124 $ 124 Correspondent purchased — — — — — — Bulk purchased — — — — — — Commercial: Commercial real estate — — — — — — Commercial and industrial 2 124 124 2 124 124 Consumer: Home equity 1 19 19 1 19 19 Other — — — — — — 4 $ 243 $ 243 5 $ 267 $ 267 The following table provides information on TDRs that became delinquent during the periods presented within 12 months after being restructured. For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 Number of Amortized Number of Amortized Number of Amortized Number of Amortized Contracts Cost Contracts Cost Contracts Cost Contracts Cost (Dollars in thousands) One- to four-family: Originated — $ — — $ — 1 $ 8 1 $ 684 Correspondent purchased — — — — — — — — Bulk purchased — — — — — — — — Commercial: Commercial real estate — — — — — — — — Commercial and industrial — — — — — — — — Consumer: Home equity — — — — — — — — Other — — — — — — — — — $ — — $ — 1 $ 8 1 $ 684 Allowance for Credit Losses - The following is a summary of ACL activity, by loan portfolio segment, for the periods presented. For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 One- to Four-Family Correspondent Bulk Originated Purchased Purchased Total Commercial Consumer Total (Dollars in thousands) Beginning balance $ 2,159 $ 2,987 $ 216 $ 5,362 $ 13,584 $ 243 $ 19,189 Charge-offs — — — — — (16) (16) Recoveries — — — — 1 1 2 Provision for credit losses (20) 87 5 72 637 5 714 Ending balance $ 2,139 $ 3,074 $ 221 $ 5,434 $ 14,222 $ 233 $ 19,889 For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2023 One- to Four-Family Correspondent Bulk Originated Purchased Purchased Total Commercial Consumer Total (Dollars in thousands) Beginning balance $ 2,066 $ 2,734 $ 206 $ 5,006 $ 11,120 $ 245 $ 16,371 Charge-offs — — — — — (20) (20) Recoveries 1 — — 1 1 2 4 Provision for credit losses 72 340 15 427 3,101 6 3,534 Ending balance $ 2,139 $ 3,074 $ 221 $ 5,434 $ 14,222 $ 233 $ 19,889 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 One- to Four-Family Correspondent Bulk Originated Purchased Purchased Total Commercial Consumer Total (Dollars in thousands) Beginning balance $ 1,639 $ 2,082 $ 268 $ 3,989 $ 13,353 $ 193 $ 17,535 Charge-offs — — — — — (5) (5) Recoveries 2 — — 2 13 4 19 Provision for credit losses 68 47 (27) 88 (2,335) 10 (2,237) Ending balance $ 1,709 $ 2,129 $ 241 $ 4,079 $ 11,031 $ 202 $ 15,312 For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2022 One- to Four-Family Correspondent Bulk Originated Purchased Purchased Total Commercial Consumer Total (Dollars in thousands) Beginning balance $ 1,612 $ 2,062 $ 304 $ 3,978 $ 15,652 $ 193 $ 19,823 Charge-offs (4) — — (4) (10) (6) (20) Recoveries 11 — — 11 49 5 65 Provision for credit losses 90 67 (63) 94 (4,660) 10 (4,556) Ending balance $ 1,709 $ 2,129 $ 241 $ 4,079 $ 11,031 $ 202 $ 15,312 The key assumptions in the Company's ACL model include the economic forecast, the forecast and reversion to mean time periods, and prepayment and curtailment assumptions. Management also considered certain qualitative factors when evaluating the adequacy of the ACL at March 31, 2023. The key assumptions utilized in estimating the Company's ACL at March 31, 2023 are discussed below. • Economic Forecast - Management considered several economic forecasts provided by a third party and selected an economic forecast that was the most appropriate considering the facts and circumstances at March 31, 2023. The forecasted economic indices applied to the model at March 31, 2023 were the national unemployment rate, changes in commercial real estate price index, changes in home values, and changes in the U.S. gross domestic product. The economic index most impactful to all loan pools within the model at March 31, 2023 was the national unemployment rate. The forecasted national unemployment rate in the economic scenario selected by management at March 31, 2023 had the national unemployment rate gradually increasing to 3.8% by March 31, 2024 which was the end of our four quarter forecast time period. • Forecast and reversion to mean time periods - The forecasted time period and the reversion to mean time period were each four quarters for all of the economic indices at March 31, 2023. • Prepayment and curtailment assumptions - The assumptions used at March 31, 2023 were generally based on actual historical prepayment and curtailment speeds for each respective loan pool in the model. During the current year, there was a slowdown in portfolio prepayment speeds which reduced the projected prepayment speeds used in the model for generally all loan categories. • Qualitative factors - The qualitative factors applied by management at March 31, 2023 included the following: ◦ The economic uncertainties related to the unemployment rate, the labor force composition, and the labor participation rate that are not captured in the economic forecasts; and ◦ Other management considerations related to commercial real estate loans that were not captured via the model assumptions, such as the balance and trending of large dollar commercial real estate loans. Reserve for Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures - The following is a summary of the changes in reserve for off-balance sheet credit exposures during the periods indicated. At March 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022, the Bank's off-balance sheet credit exposures totaled $1.02 billion and $992.6 million, respectively. For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Beginning balance $ 5,591 $ 4,623 $ 4,751 $ 5,743 Provision for credit losses 177 (951) 1,017 (2,071) Ending balance $ 5,768 $ 3,672 $ 5,768 $ 3,672 |
