Loans Receivable, Net | Loans Receivable, Net On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments- Credit Losses (Topic 326)” that is referred to as the current expected credit loss methodology, (“CECL”) for measuring credit losses. Refer to Note 7, Allowance for Credit Losses , for further details. All disclosures as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are presented in accordance with Topic 326. The detail of the loan portfolio as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was as follows: March 31, December 31, (In thousands) Multi-family loans $ 7,230,501 7,122,840 Commercial real estate loans 4,997,364 4,947,212 Commercial and industrial loans 3,642,178 3,575,641 Construction loans 393,516 404,367 Total commercial loans 16,263,559 16,050,060 Residential mortgage loans 3,911,884 4,119,894 Consumer and other loans 695,793 702,801 Total loans 20,871,236 20,872,755 Deferred fees, premiums and accretable purchase accounting adjustments, net (14,815) (9,318) Allowance for credit losses (283,760) (282,986) Net loans $ 20,572,661 20,580,451 Credit Quality Indicators The Company has lending policies and procedures that provide target market, underwriting and other criteria for identified lending segments to codify the level of credit risk the Company is willing to accept. Approval authority levels are delegated to qualified individuals and approval bodies for the extension of credit within the guidance of these policies and procedures. In addition, the Company maintains an independent loan review department that reviews and validates risk assessment on a continual basis. The Company assigns ratings to borrowers and transactions based on the assessment of a borrower’s ability to service their debt based on relevant information such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information and current economic trends, among other factors. In connection with the adoption of CECL on January 1, 2020, the Company implemented new risk rating models for borrowers and transactions within its commercial loan portfolio. The risk rating methodology transitioned to a dual risk rating framework which bifurcates ratings into probability of default (PD) and loss given default (LGD). Relevant risks are evaluated prior to approving a transaction to determine if the transaction is within the Company’s risk appetite and the appropriate rating. Strong credit analysis requires current, reliable financial information and documented assessment of the customer’s: • ability to perform in accordance with the terms of the credit, including adherence to covenants; • assets and liabilities, liquidity, net worth, and contingent and other off-balance sheet items; • tax liabilities; • cash reserves and ability to convert assets to cash; • income statement and the sources, level, stability, and quality of earnings; • projected performance, sensitized for stressed circumstances; and • industry performance relative to peers and industry. Each commercial credit facility is assigned a PD and LGD rating for the purpose of informing a credit decision, facilitating the determination of the expected level of credit loss and other portfolio management activities (as well as relationship profitability). The dual risk rating framework and risk rating methodologies allow for consistent determination of risk across the Commercial business as indicated by the risk rating assigned. The methodology used by the Bank applies the same criteria for identification of a credit as for the regulatory definitions of risk ratings: Pass - “Pass” assets are well protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor (or guarantors, if any) or by the fair value, less cost to acquire and sell, of any underlying collateral in a timely manner. Watch - A “Watch” asset has all the characteristics of a Pass asset but warrants more than the normal level of supervision. These loans may require more detailed reporting to management because some aspects of underwriting may not conform to policy or adverse events may have affected or could affect the cash flow or ability to continue operating profitably, provided, however, the events do not constitute an undue credit risk. Residential and consumer loans delinquent 30-59 days are considered watch if not a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”). In addition, any residential or consumer loan currently on deferment in accordance with the CARES Act or the interagency statement issued by bank regulatory agencies are considered watch. Special Mention - A “Special Mention” asset 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 asset or in the institution’s credit position at some future date. Special Mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose an institution to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification. Residential and consumer loans delinquent 60-89 days are considered special mention if not a TDR. Substandard - A “Substandard” asset is inadequately protected by the current worth and paying capacity of the obligor or by the collateral pledged, if any. Assets 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 institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Residential and consumer loans delinquent 90 days or greater as well as TDRs are considered substandard. Doubtful - An asset classified “Doubtful” has all the weaknesses inherent in one classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable on the basis of currently known facts, conditions, and values. Loss - An asset or portion thereof, classified “Loss” is considered uncollectible and of such little value that its continuance on the institution’s books as an asset, without establishment of a specific valuation allowance or charge-off, is not warranted. This classification does not necessarily mean that an asset has no recovery or salvage value; but rather, there is much doubt about whether, how much, or when the recovery will occur. As such, it is not practical or desirable to defer the write-off. The following table presents the risk category of loans as of March 31, 2021 by class of loan and vintage year: Term Loans by Origination Year 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Prior Revolving Loans Total (In thousands) Multi-family Pass $ 385,367 998,208 479,080 796,142 548,043 1,774,521 7,472 4,988,833 Watch — 18,530 174,309 449,463 155,695 600,992 1,340 1,400,329 Special mention — — 3,572 99,001 44,012 267,088 — 413,673 Substandard — — 10,818 16,686 20,962 377,809 1,391 427,666 Total Multi-family 385,367 1,016,738 667,779 1,361,292 768,712 3,020,410 10,203 7,230,501 Commercial real estate Pass 156,520 523,685 693,388 587,853 451,379 1,498,160 30,154 3,941,139 Watch 1,466 90,432 117,359 160,517 67,750 222,648 4,633 664,805 Special mention — 379 7,115 5,263 15,235 121,747 1,437 151,176 Substandard — — — 20,143 45,438 174,663 — 240,244 Total Commercial real estate 157,986 614,496 817,862 773,776 579,802 2,017,218 36,224 4,997,364 Commercial and industrial Pass 202,203 941,163 605,057 295,238 173,597 477,570 218,366 2,913,194 Watch 14,290 37,488 104,910 43,117 23,277 51,986 46,805 321,873 Special mention — 16,606 119,581 57,818 13,162 88,109 1,475 296,751 Substandard — — 6,570 8,041 47,073 33,179 15,497 110,360 Total Commercial and industrial 216,493 995,257 836,118 404,214 257,109 650,844 282,143 3,642,178 Construction Pass 10,948 106,307 53,047 — — — 167,777 338,079 Watch — 6,902 5,350 — — — — 12,252 Special mention — — — 23,375 — — 19,810 43,185 Substandard — — — — — — — — Total Construction 10,948 113,209 58,397 23,375 — — 187,587 393,516 Residential mortgage Pass 303,000 547,273 359,835 350,977 422,900 1,763,869 — 3,747,854 Watch — 1,730 16,013 11,811 17,178 66,558 — 113,290 Special mention — — — 156 521 1,419 — 2,096 Substandard — — 1,523 1,941 1,331 43,754 95 48,644 Total residential mortgage 303,000 549,003 377,371 364,885 441,930 1,875,600 95 3,911,884 Consumer and other Pass 1,827 2,664 6,198 5,237 8,241 57,948 603,298 685,413 Watch — — 38 137 3,167 535 3,355 7,232 Special mention — — — — 792 4 279 1,075 Substandard — — — — — 1,631 442 2,073 Total Consumer and other 1,827 2,664 6,236 5,374 12,200 60,118 607,374 695,793 Total $ 1,075,621 3,291,367 2,763,763 2,932,916 2,059,753 7,624,190 1,123,626 20,871,236 The following table presents the risk category of loans as of December 31, 2020 by class of loan and vintage year: Term Loans by Origination Year 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Prior Revolving Loans Total (In thousands) Multi-family Pass $ 1,002,259 515,446 912,910 601,440 850,781 1,199,133 6,986 5,088,955 Watch 21,366 153,404 374,363 135,348 299,413 220,668 — 1,204,562 Special mention 4,560 — 86,119 32,506 48,020 205,916 — 377,121 Substandard — 7,285 8,436 17,580 139,975 277,535 1,391 452,202 Total Multi-family 1,028,185 676,135 1,381,828 786,874 1,338,189 1,903,252 8,377 7,122,840 Commercial real estate Pass 529,244 684,807 646,708 461,097 495,822 1,081,512 32,509 3,931,699 Watch 87,137 132,932 117,598 74,379 61,794 165,702 3,428 642,970 Special mention 375 6,988 5,279 13,295 51,880 71,745 250 149,812 Substandard — — 8,212 40,024 29,488 144,758 249 222,731 Total Commercial real estate 616,756 824,727 777,797 588,795 638,984 1,463,717 36,436 4,947,212 Commercial and industrial Pass 1,007,949 619,275 328,917 156,596 176,557 348,278 203,302 2,840,874 Watch 49,208 115,888 43,791 48,230 28,708 34,697 31,931 352,453 Special mention 16,813 111,399 48,887 14,770 14,102 76,554 798 283,323 Substandard — 6,128 8,236 42,297 4,341 22,707 15,282 98,991 Total Commercial and industrial 1,073,970 852,690 429,831 261,893 223,708 482,236 251,313 3,575,641 Construction Pass 85,915 58,041 23,375 — — — 197,437 364,768 Watch 6,891 5,350 — — — — — 12,241 Special mention — — 15,228 — — — — 15,228 Substandard — — — — — — 12,130 12,130 Total Construction 92,806 63,391 38,603 — — — 209,567 404,367 Residential mortgage Pass 556,761 450,363 425,617 530,676 407,201 1,601,457 — 3,972,075 Watch 809 12,929 13,465 14,704 8,517 44,299 — 94,723 Special mention — — 584 — — 3,402 — 3,986 Substandard — 1,523 1,972 1,336 246 43,936 97 49,110 Total residential mortgage 557,570 464,815 441,638 546,716 415,964 1,693,094 97 4,119,894 Consumer and other Pass 5,031 6,853 5,693 7,448 6,692 57,103 601,481 690,301 Watch — 39 137 56 156 440 7,655 8,483 Special mention — — — — — 292 1,184 1,476 Substandard — — — — — 1,796 745 2,541 Total Consumer and other 5,031 6,892 5,830 7,504 6,848 59,631 611,065 702,801 Total $ 3,374,318 2,888,650 3,075,527 2,191,782 2,623,693 5,601,930 1,116,855 20,872,755 Delinquent and Non-Accrual Loans In the absence of other intervening factors, loans granted payment deferrals related to COVID-19 are not reported as past due or placed on non-accrual status in accordance with the CARES Act and Interagency Guidance. The following tables present the payment status of the recorded investment in past due loans as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 by class of loans: March 31, 2021 30-59 Days 60-89 Days Greater Total Past Current Total (In thousands) Commercial loans: Multi-family $ 19,176 3,434 16,693 39,303 7,191,198 7,230,501 Commercial real estate 11,458 2,660 7,862 21,980 4,975,384 4,997,364 Commercial and industrial 7,375 200 3,204 10,779 3,631,399 3,642,178 Construction — — — — 393,516 393,516 Total commercial loans 38,009 6,294 27,759 72,062 16,191,497 16,263,559 Residential mortgage 10,135 2,374 29,681 42,190 3,869,694 3,911,884 Consumer and other 3,714 1,075 1,548 6,337 689,456 695,793 Total $ 51,858 9,743 58,988 120,589 20,750,647 20,871,236 December 31, 2020 30-59 Days 60-89 Days Greater Total Past Current Total (In thousands) Commercial loans: Multi-family $ 7,421 — 32,884 40,305 7,082,535 7,122,840 Commercial real estate 12,805 2,450 6,356 21,611 4,925,601 4,947,212 Commercial and industrial 986 3,116 1,769 5,871 3,569,770 3,575,641 Construction — — — — 404,367 404,367 Total commercial loans 21,212 5,566 41,009 67,787 15,982,273 16,050,060 Residential mortgage 13,768 4,258 29,124 47,150 4,072,744 4,119,894 Consumer and other 5,645 1,476 1,984 9,105 693,696 702,801 Total $ 40,625 11,300 72,117 124,042 20,748,713 20,872,755 The following table presents non-accrual loans at the dates indicated: March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 # of loans Amount # of loans Amount (Dollars in thousands) Non-accrual: Multi-family 13 $ 19,179 15 $ 35,567 Commercial real estate 25 14,039 29 15,894 Commercial and industrial 15 4,390 21 9,212 Construction — — — — Total commercial loans 53 37,608 65 60,673 Residential mortgage and consumer 239 45,703 246 46,452 Total non-accrual loans 292 $ 83,311 311 $ 107,125 The Company recognized $279,000 of interest income on non-accrual loans during the three months ended March 31, 2021. Individually Evaluated Loans Loans which do not share common risk characteristics with other loans are individually evaluated as part of the process of calculating the allowance for credit losses. The evaluation is determined on an individual basis using the present value of expected cash flows or the fair value of the collateral as of the reporting date. When management determines that the fair value of collateral securing a collateral dependent loan inadequately covers the balance of net principal, the net principal balance is written down to the fair value of the collateral, net of estimated selling costs as applicable, rather than assigning an allowance. See Note 15, Fair Value Measurements, for information regarding the valuation process for collateral dependent loans. The following table presents individually evaluated collateral-dependent loans by class of loans at the dates indicated: March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Real Estate Other Total Real Estate Other Total (Dollars in thousands) Multi-family $ 17,389 — 17,389 $ 31,484 — 31,484 Commercial real estate 7,424 — 7,424 8,758 — 8,758 Commercial and industrial 2,646 930 3,576 2,994 3,549 6,543 Construction — — — — — — Total commercial loans 27,459 930 28,389 43,236 3,549 46,785 Residential mortgage and consumer 24,359 97 24,456 25,158 103 25,261 Total collateral-dependent loans $ 51,818 1,027 52,845 $ 68,394 3,652 72,046 On an annual basis, the Company reviews the lease residuals and assets currently off-lease for potential impairment. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $2.6 million as the fair value of certain equipment decreased at a rate greater than originally projected. An additional impairment charge of $2.2 million was recorded on the same equipment class during the year ended December 31, 2020 given the extended downturn in the market for these assets. For the period ended March 31, 2021 there were no changes. TDR Loans Included in Non-Accrual Included in the non-accrual table above are TDR loans whose payment status is current but the Company has classified as non-accrual as the loans have not maintained their current payment status for six consecutive months under the restructured terms and therefore do not meet the criteria for accrual status. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, these loans are comprised of the following: March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 # of loans Amount # of loans Amount (Dollars in thousands) TDR with payment status current classified as non-accrual: Commercial real estate 3 $ 4,362 3 $ 3,907 Residential mortgage and consumer 33 5,636 32 5,634 Total TDR with payment status current classified as non-accrual 36 $ 9,998 35 $ 9,541 The following table presents TDR loans which were also 30-89 days delinquent and classified as non-accrual at the dates indicated: March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 # of loans Amount # of loans Amount (Dollars in thousands) TDR 30-89 days delinquent classified as non-accrual: Commercial real estate — $ — 1 $ 1,780 Residential mortgage and consumer 9 726 10 942 Total TDR 30-89 days delinquent classified as non-accrual 9 $ 726 11 $ 2,722 The Company has no loans past due 90 days or more delinquent that are still accruing interest. Guidance on Non-TDR Loan Modifications due to COVID-19 The Company implemented various consumer and commercial loan modification programs to provide its borrowers relief from the economic impacts of COVID-19. In accordance with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), the Company elected to not apply troubled debt restructuring classification to any COVID-19 related loan modifications that occurred after March 1, 2020 to borrowers who were current as of December 31, 2019. Accordingly, these modifications are exempt from troubled debt restructuring classification under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and were not classified as troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”). The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 extends this provision of the CARES Act to January 1, 2022. In addition, for loans modified in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that did not meet the above criteria (e.g., current payment status at December 31, 2019), the Company applied the guidance included in an interagency statement issued by the bank regulatory agencies. For loan modifications that include a payment deferral and are not TDRs, the borrower’s past due and non-accrual status have not been impacted during the deferral period. Interest income has continued to be recognized over the contractual life of the loan. Troubled Debt Restructurings On a case-by-case basis, the Company may agree to modify the contractual terms of a borrower’s loan to remain competitive and assist customers who may be experiencing financial difficulty, as well as preserve the Company’s position in the loan. If the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and a concession has been made at the time of such modification, the loan is classified as a TDR. Substantially all of our TDR loan modifications involve lowering the monthly payments on such loans through either a reduction in interest rate below a market rate, an extension of the term of the loan, or a combination of these two methods. These modifications rarely result in the forgiveness of principal or accrued interest. In addition, we frequently obtain additional collateral or guarantor support when modifying commercial loans. Restructured loans remain on non-accrual status until payment is reasonably assured (generally six consecutive months of payments) and both principal and interest are deemed collectible. Consistent with the CARES Act and interagency guidance which allows temporary relief for current borrowers affected by COVID-19, we have worked with borrowers and granted certain modifications through programs related to COVID-19 relief. At March 31, 2021, loans with an aggregate outstanding balance of approximately $693.0 million have been granted payment deferment as a result of financial disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Such modifications that met the criteria are not included in our TDR totals and discussion below. The following tables present the total TDR loans at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020: March 31, 2021 Accrual Non-accrual Total # of loans Amount # of loans Amount # of loans Amount (Dollars in thousands) Commercial loans: Commercial real estate — $ — 3 $ 4,362 3 $ 4,362 Commercial and industrial 2 930 — — 2 930 Total commercial loans 2 930 3 4,362 5 5,292 Residential mortgage and consumer 43 8,165 82 16,291 125 24,456 Total 45 $ 9,095 85 $ 20,653 130 $ 29,748 December 31, 2020 Accrual Non-accrual Total # of loans Amount # of loans Amount # of loans Amount (Dollars in thousands) Commercial loans: Commercial real estate — $ — 4 $ 5,687 4 $ 5,687 Commercial and industrial 2 630 2 2,919 4 3,549 Total commercial loans 2 630 6 8,606 8 9,236 Residential mortgage and consumer 45 8,602 83 16,659 128 25,261 Total 47 $ 9,232 89 $ 25,265 136 $ 34,497 The following tables present information about TDRs that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020: Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Number of Pre-modification Post- Number of Pre-modification Post- (Dollars in thousands) Troubled Debt Restructurings: Commercial and industrial — $ — $ — 1 $ 933 $ 933 Post-modification recorded investment represents the net book balance immediately following modification. Collateral dependent loans classified as TDRs were written down to the estimated fair value of the collateral. There were $11,000 in charge offs of TDRs of collateral dependent residential loans during the three months ended March 31, 2021. There were no charge-offs for TDRs during the three months ended March 31, 2020. The allowance for credit losses associated with the TDRs presented in the above tables totaled $1.4 million as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020. Loan modifications generally involve the reduction in loan interest rate and/or extension of loan maturity dates and also may include step up interest rates in their modified terms which will impact their weighted average yield in the future. There were no residential or commercial loan modifications in the three months ended March 31, 2021. The commercial loan modification which qualified as a TDR in the three months ended March 31, 2020 had its maturity extended. The following table presents information about pre and post modification interest yield for TDRs which occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020: Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Number of Pre-modification Post- Number of Pre-modification Post- Troubled Debt Restructurings: Commercial and industrial — — % — % 1 4.75 % 4.75 % Payment defaults for loans modified as a TDR in the previous 12 months to March 31, 2021 consisted of one commercial real estate loan and five residential loans with a recorded investment of $1.8 million and $1.2 million, respectively. Payment defaults for loans modified as a TDR in the previous 12 months to March 31, 2020 consisted of two residential loans with a recorded investment of $149,000 at March 31, 2020. Non-Performing Loan Sale During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company sold a non-performing multi-family loan with a net book balance of $16.2 million. The Company recognized a recovery of $1.4 million in the allowance for credit losses on the sale. |