Loans | NOTE 5: LOANS Major classifications of loans are as follows: December 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 Residential mortgage loans: 1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages $ 240,434 $ 227,185 Construction 6,329 6,681 Loans held-for-sale (1) 513 1,526 Total residential mortgage loans 247,276 235,392 Commercial loans: Real estate 288,450 286,271 Lines of credit 61,884 49,103 Other commercial and industrial 69,135 78,629 Paycheck Protection Program loans 19,338 60,643 Tax exempt loans 5,811 7,166 Total commercial loans 444,618 481,812 Consumer loans: Home equity and junior liens 31,737 38,624 Other consumer 110,108 70,905 Total consumer loans 141,845 109,529 Total loans 833,739 826,733 Net deferred loan fees (1,280 ) (1,238 ) Less allowance for loan losses (12,935 ) (12,777 ) Loans receivable, net $ 819,524 $ 812,718 (1) Based on ASC 948, Mortgage Banking, loans shall be classified as held-for-sale once a decision has been made to sell the loans and shall be transferred to the held-for-sale category at lower of cost or fair value. At December 31, 2021, the loans under contract to be sold had a principal balance of $513,000. These loans were transferred at their amortized cost of $513,000 as of December 31, 2021, as the fair value of these loans was greater than the amortized cost. At December 31, 2020, the loans under contract to be sold had a principal balance of $1.5 million. These loans were transferred at their amortized cost of $1.5 million as of December 31, 2020, as the fair value of these loans was greater than the amortized cost. Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) The Bank participated in all rounds of the PPP funded by the U.S. Treasury Department and administered by the U.S. SBA pursuant to the CARES Act and subsequent legislation. PPP loans have an interest rate of 1.0% and a two-year five-year Unaudited For the years ended (In thousands, except number of loans) December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Number of PPP loans originated in the period 478 699 Funded balance of PPP loans originated in the period $ 36,369 $ 75,352 Number of PPP loans forgiven in the period 796 136 Average balance of PPP loans in the period $ 75,538 $ 91,328 Balance of PPP loans forgiven in the period $ 77,054 $ 15,279 Deferred PPP fee income recognized in the period $ 2,150 $ 938 (In thousands, except number of loans) December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Unearned PPP deferred fee income at end of period $ 716 $ 1,216 (In thousands, except number of loans) Number Balance Total PPP loans originated since inception 1,177 $ 111,721 Total PPP loans forgiven since inception 932 $ 92,333 Total PPP loans remaining at December 31, 2021 256 $ 19,338 The Bank received $4.0 million in fees from the SBA associated with PPP lending activities during 2020 and 2021 and recognized $2.2 million and $900,000 of those fees in 2021 and 2020, respectively. Accordingly, $3.1 million in deferred fee income on a cumulative basis was subtracted from the carrying value of the PPP loans held in portfolio and the remaining $912,000 in deferred collected fees will be recognized in future periods. CARES Act Section 4013 Loan Deferrals Through December 31, 2020, the Bank granted payment deferral requests for an initial period of 90 days on 618 loans representing approximately $137.4 million of existing loan balances. Upon the receipt of borrower requests, additional 90 day deferral periods were generally granted. Consistent with industry regulatory guidance, borrowers that were granted COVID-19 related deferrals but were otherwise current on loan payments continued to have their loans reported as current loans during the agreed upon deferral period(s), accrue interest and not be accounted for as troubled debt restructurings. Of these granted deferrals, 303 loans, totaling $24.0 million, were residential mortgage or consumer loans. At December 31, 2020, 265 residential and consumer loans, totaling $21.3 million, had returned to non-deferral status. Of these granted deferrals, 315 loans, totaling $113.3 million, were commercial real estate or other commercial and industrial loans. At December 31, 2020, 291 commercial real estate or other commercial and industrial loans, totaling $98.9 million, had returned to non-deferral status. Therefore, at December 31, 2020, 38 residential mortgage and consumer loans, totaling $2.7 million and 24 commercial real estate and other commercial and industrial loans, totaling $14.4 million remained in deferral status. These loans still in deferral status therefore totaled $17.1 million and represented 2.1% of all loans outstanding at December 31, 2020. After consultations with certain of these commercial loan borrowers, 11 loans, representing $8.3 million, were granted an additional 90 day deferral period beyond 180 days as of December 31, 2020. These loans are included in the $17.1 million in loans still in deferred status at December 31, 2020. On an extremely limited basis, additional deferral periods were granted subject to further analysis and discussion with specific borrowers. To the extent that such modifications met the criteria previously described these loans were not classified as troubled debt restructurings nor classified as nonperforming at December 31, 2020. Loans not granted additional deferral periods were categorized as nonaccrual loans if the borrowers failed to make the first scheduled payment following the end of the deferral period, or became seriously delinquent thereafter. During the course of 2021, all deferred loans were either returned to accrual status or appropriately characterized as nonaccrual as dictated by their repayment activities. Therefore, the Company had no loans in deferral status at December 31, 2021. Although the Bank may sometimes purchase or fund loan participation interests outside of its primary market areas, the Bank generally originates residential mortgage, commercial, and consumer loans largely to customers throughout Oswego and Onondaga counties. Although the Bank has a diversified loan portfolio, a substantial portion of its borrowers’ abilities to honor their loan contracts is dependent upon the counties’ employment and economic conditions. In 2019, the Bank acquired eleven diverse pools of loans, originated by unrelated third parties. There were four new pools added in 2021. The following table summarizes the positions, held by the Bank in purchased loans at year end: (In thousands, except number of loans) December 31, 2021 Original Balance Current Balance Unamortized Premium Percent Owned Number of Loans Maturity Range Cumulative net charge-offs Residential real estate loans 4,300 4,100 257 100 % 51 17-23 Years - Residential real estate loans 21,300 21,400 3,642 62 % 900 19-25 years - Other commercial and industrial loans 6,800 3,900 100 % 33 4-8 years - Commercial Line of Credit 1 11,600 7,100 26 5 % 1 0-1 year - Commercial Line of Credit 2 10,500 9,300 35 28 % 1 0-1 year - Home equity lines of credit 21,900 8,400 243 100 % 187 2-28 years - Automobile loans 50,400 8,800 301 90 % 855 0-5 years 239 Unsecured consumer loan pool 1 5,400 2,600 100 % 66 3-5 years - Unsecured consumer loan pool 2 26,600 6,300 30 59 % 1,438 1-3 years 42 Unsecured consumer loans pool 3 10,300 2,200 74 100 % 1,356 0-6 years 296 Unsecured consumer loans pool 4 14,500 12,600 1,776 68 % 563 15 years - Unsecured consumer loans pool 5 24,400 19,700 583 100 % 756 Over 15 years - Unsecured consumer loans pool 6 22,200 22,100 2,785 100 % 564 Over 15 years - (In thousands, except number of loans) December 31, 2020 Original Balance Current Balance Unamortized Premium Percent Owned Number of Loans Maturity Range Cumulative net charge-offs Residential real estate loans $ 4,300 $ 4,300 $ 273 100 % 51 17-25 years - Other commercial and industrial loans 6,800 5,500 - 100 % 39 5-9 years - Home equity lines of credit 21,900 13,900 309 100 % 275 3-29 years - Automobile loans 50,400 17,000 602 90 % 1,257 0-6 years 230 Unsecured consumer loan pool 1 5,400 3,600 - 100 % 76 3-6 years - Unsecured consumer loan pool 2 26,600 15,400 63 59 % 2,246 2-4 years - Unsecured consumer loans pool 3 10,300 5,500 138 100 % 2,958 0-6 years - Unsecured consumer loans pool 4 14,500 14,500 2,124 68 % 619 25 years - As of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, residential mortgage loans with a carrying value of $123.2 million and $115.6 million, respectively, have been pledged by the Company to the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLBNY”) under a blanket collateral agreement to secure the Company’s line of credit and term borrowings. Risk Characteristics of Portfolio Segments Each portfolio segment generally carries its own unique risk characteristics. The residential mortgage loan segment is impacted by general economic conditions, unemployment rates in the Bank’s service area, real estate values and the forward expectation of improvement or deterioration in economic conditions. First and second lien residential mortgages, acquired via purchase are impacted by general economic conditions, unemployment rates in the general areas in which the loan collateral is located, real estate values in those areas and the forward expectation of improvement or deterioration in economic conditions. The commercial loan segment is impacted by general economic conditions but, more specifically, the industry segment in which each borrower participates. Unique competitive changes within a borrower’s specific industry, or geographic location could cause significant changes in the borrower’s revenue stream, and therefore, impact its ability to repay its obligations. Commercial real estate is also subject to general economic conditions but changes within this segment typically lag changes seen within the consumer and commercial segment. Included within this portfolio are both owner occupied real estate, in which the borrower occupies the majority of the real estate property and upon which the majority of the sources of repayment of the obligation is dependent upon, and non-owner occupied real estate, in which several tenants comprise the repayment source for this portfolio segment. The composition and competitive position of the tenant structure may cause adverse changes in the repayment of debt obligations for the non-owner occupied class within this segment. The consumer loan segment is impacted by general economic conditions, unemployment rates in the geographic areas in which borrowers and loan collateral are located, and the forward expectation of improvement or deterioration in economic conditions. Real estate loans, including residential mortgages, commercial real estate loans and home equity, comprised 68% of the total loans held in the portfolio in 2021 and 2020, respectively. Loans secured by real estate generally provide strong collateral protection and thus significantly reduce the inherent credit risk in the portfolio. Management has reviewed its loan portfolio and determined that, to the best of its knowledge, little or no exposure exists to sub-prime or other high-risk residential mortgages. The Company is not in the practice of originating these types of loans. Description of Credit Quality Indicators The Company utilizes an eight tier risk rating system to evaluate the quality of its loan portfolio. Loans that are risk rated “1” through “4” are considered “Pass” loans. In accordance with regulatory guidelines, loans rated “5” through “8” are termed “criticized” loans and loans rated “6” through “8” are termed “classified” loans. A description of the Company’s credit quality indicators follows. For Commercial Loans: 1. Prime : A loan that is fully secured by properly margined Pathfinder Bank deposit account(s) or an obligation of the US Government. It may also be unsecured if it is supported by a very strong financial condition and, in the case of a commercial loan, excellent management. There exists an unquestioned ability to repay the loan in accordance with its terms. 2. Strong : Desirable relationship of somewhat less stature than Prime grade. Possesses a sound documented repayment source, and back up, which will allow repayment within the terms of the loan. Individual loans backed by solid assets, character and integrity. Ability of individual or company management is good and well established. Probability of serious financial deterioration is unlikely. 3. Satisfactory : Stable financial condition with cash flow sufficient for debt service coverage. Satisfactory loans of average strength having some deficiency or vulnerability to changing economic or industry conditions but performing as agreed with documented evidence of repayment capacity. May be unsecured loans to borrowers with satisfactory credit and financial strength. Satisfactory provisions for management succession and a secondary source of repayment exists. 4. Satisfactory Watch: A four is not a criticized or classified credit. These credits do not display the characteristics of a criticized asset as defined by the regulatory definitions. A credit is given a Satisfactory Watch designation if there are matters or trends observed deserving attention somewhat beyond normal monitoring. Borrowing obligations may be handled according to agreement but could be adversely impacted by developing factors such as industry conditions, operating problems, pending litigation of a significant nature or declining collateral quality and adequacy. 5. Special Mention : A warning risk grade that portrays one or more weaknesses that may be tolerated in the short term. Assets in this category are currently protected but are potentially weak. This loan would not normally be booked as a new credit, but may have redeeming characteristics persuading the Bank to continue working with the borrower. Loans accorded this classification have potential weaknesses which may, if not checked or corrected, weaken the company’s assets, inadequately protect the Bank’s position or effect the orderly, scheduled reduction of the debt at some future time. 6. Substandard : The relationship is inadequately protected by the current net worth and cash flow capacity of the borrower, guarantor/endorser, or of the collateral pledged. Assets have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the orderly liquidation of the debt. The relationship shows deteriorating trends or other deficient areas. The loan may be nonperforming and expected to remain so for the foreseeable future. Relationship balances may be adequately secured by asset value; however a deteriorated financial condition may necessitate collateral liquidation to effect repayment. This would also include any relationship with an unacceptable financial condition requiring excessive attention of the officer due to the nature of the credit risk or lack of borrower cooperation. 7. Doubtful : The relationship has all the weaknesses inherent in a credit graded 5 with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and value, highly questionable or improbable. The possibility of some loss is extremely high, however its classification as an anticipated loss is deferred until a more exact determination of the extent of loss is determined. Loans in this category must be on nonaccrual. 8. Loss : Loans are considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as bankable assets is not warranted. It is not practicable or desirable to defer writing off this basically worthless asset even though partial recovery may be possible in the future. For Residential Mortgage and Consumer Loans: Residential mortgage and consumer loans are assigned a “Pass” rating unless the loan has demonstrated signs of weakness as indicated by the ratings below. 5. Special Mention : All loans sixty days past due are classified Special Mention. The loan is not upgraded until it has been current for six consecutive months. 6. Substandard : All loans 90 days 7. Doubtful : The relationship has all the weaknesses inherent in a credit graded 5 with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and value, highly questionable or improbable. The possibility of some loss is extremely high. The risk ratings for classified loans are evaluated at least quarterly for commercial loans or when credit deficiencies arise, such as delinquent loan payments, for commercial, residential mortgage or consumer loans. See further discussion of risk ratings in Note 1. The following table presents the segments and classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aggregate pass rating and the criticized and classified ratings of special mention, substandard and doubtful within the Company's internal risk rating system: As of December 31, 2021 Special (In thousands) Pass Mention Substandard Doubtful Total Residential mortgage loans: 1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages $ 238,823 $ 269 $ 811 $ 531 $ 240,434 Construction 6,329 - - - 6,329 Loans held-for-sale 513 - - - 513 Total residential mortgage loans 245,665 269 811 531 247,276 Commercial loans: Real estate 267,388 9,879 10,604 579 288,450 Lines of credit 54,408 4,036 3,387 53 61,884 Other commercial and industrial 56,719 3,907 8,321 188 69,135 Paycheck Protection Program loans 19,338 - - - 19,338 Tax exempt loans 5,811 - - - 5,811 Total commercial loans 403,664 17,822 22,312 820 444,618 Consumer loans: Home equity and junior liens 30,740 133 606 258 31,737 Other consumer 109,979 44 77 8 110,108 Total consumer loans 140,719 177 683 266 141,845 Total loans $ 790,048 $ 18,268 $ 23,806 $ 1,617 $ 833,739 As of December 31, 2020 Special (In thousands) Pass Mention Substandard Doubtful Total Residential mortgage loans: 1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages $ 222,386 $ 1,151 $ 3,196 $ 452 $ 227,185 Construction 6,681 - - - 6,681 Loans held-for-sale 1,526 - - - 1,526 Total residential mortgage loans 230,593 1,151 3,196 452 235,392 Commercial loans: Real estate 267,736 9,541 8,615 379 286,271 Lines of credit 40,733 5,132 3,154 84 49,103 Other commercial and industrial 65,441 4,770 8,153 265 78,629 Paycheck Protection Program loans 60,643 - - - 60,643 Tax exempt loans 7,166 - - - 7,166 Total commercial loans 441,719 19,443 19,922 728 481,812 Consumer loans: Home equity and junior liens 37,926 54 411 233 38,624 Other consumer 70,502 104 218 81 70,905 Total consumer loans 108,428 158 629 314 109,529 Total loans $ 780,740 $ 20,752 $ 23,747 $ 1,494 $ 826,733 Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans Loans are placed on nonaccrual when the contractual payment of principal and interest has become 90 days past due or management has serious doubts about further collectability of principal or interest, even though the loan may be performing. Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received within thirty days of the payment due date. An age analysis of past due loans, not including net deferred loan costs, segregated by portfolio segment and class of loans, for the years ended December 31, are detailed in the following tables: As of December 31, 2021 30-59 Days 60-89 Days 90 Days Past Due Past Due and Total Total Loans (In thousands) and Accruing and Accruing Over Past Due Current Receivable Residential mortgage loans: 1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages $ 960 $ 416 $ 891 $ 2,268 $ 238,166 $ 240,434 Construction - - - - 6,329 6,329 Loans held-for-sale - - - - 513 513 Total residential mortgage loans 960 416 891 2,268 245,008 247,276 Commercial loans: Real estate 1,735 1,029 4,379 7,143 281,307 288,450 Lines of credit 156 1,180 576 1,913 59,971 61,884 Other commercial and industrial 1,799 1,686 1,056 4,541 64,594 69,135 Paycheck Protection Program loans - - - - 19,338 19,338 Tax exempt loans - - - - 5,811 5,811 Total commercial loans 3,691 3,895 6,011 13,597 431,021 444,618 Consumer loans: Home equity and junior liens 17 49 251 317 31,420 31,737 Other consumer 571 257 852 1,680 108,428 110,108 Total consumer loans 588 306 1,103 1,998 139,847 141,845 Total loans $ 5,239 $ 4,617 $ 8,006 $ 17,862 $ 815,877 $ 833,739 As of December 31, 2020 30-59 Days 60-89 Days 90 Days Past Due Past Due and Total Total Loans (In thousands) and Accruing and Accruing Over Past Due Current Receivable Residential mortgage loans: 1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages $ 1,250 $ 570 $ 1,098 $ 2,918 $ 224,267 $ 227,185 Construction - - - - 6,681 6,681 Loans held-for-sale - - - - 1,526 1,526 Total residential mortgage loans 1,250 570 1,098 2,918 232,474 235,392 Commercial loans: Real estate 480 913 2,511 3,904 282,367 286,271 Lines of credit 734 1,870 194 2,798 46,305 49,103 Other commercial and industrial 441 1,717 1,691 3,849 74,780 78,629 Paycheck Protection Program loans 170 - - 170 60,473 60,643 Tax exempt loans - - - - 7,166 7,166 Total commercial loans 1,825 4,500 4,396 10,721 471,091 481,812 Consumer loans: Home equity and junior liens 248 78 473 799 37,825 38,624 Other consumer 443 252 187 882 70,023 70,905 Total consumer loans 691 330 660 1,681 107,848 109,529 Total loans $ 3,766 $ 5,400 $ 6,154 $ 15,320 $ 811,413 $ 826,733 Year-end nonaccrual loans, segregated by class of loan, were as follows: December 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 Residential mortgage loans: 1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages $ 891 $ 2,608 Total residential mortgage loans 891 2,608 Commercial loans: Real estate 4,407 11,286 Lines of credit 629 194 Other commercial and industrial 1,261 6,498 Total commercial loans 6,297 17,978 Consumer loans: Home equity and junior liens 252 473 Other consumer 852 274 Total consumer loans 1,104 747 Total nonaccrual loans $ 8,292 $ 21,333 There were no loans past due ninety days or more and still accruing interest at December 31, 2021 or 2020. The Company is required to disclose certain activities related to Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDR”) in accordance with accounting guidance. Certain loans have been modified in a TDR where economic concessions have been granted to a borrower who is experiencing, or expected to experience, financial difficulties. These economic concessions could include a reduction in the loan interest rate, extension of payment terms, reduction of principal amortization, or other actions that it would not otherwise consider for a new loan with similar risk characteristics. The Company is required to disclose new TDRs for each reporting period for which an income statement is being presented. Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment is the principal loan balance less the provision for loan losses before the loan was modified as a TDR. Post-modification outstanding recorded investment is the principal balance less the provision for loan losses after the loan was modified as a TDR. Additional provision for loan losses is the change in the allowance for loan losses between the pre-modification outstanding recorded investment and post-modification outstanding recorded investment. The table below details loans that had been modified as TDRs for the year ended December 31, 2021. For the year ended December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Number of loans Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment Post-modification outstanding recorded investment Additional provision for loan losses Commercial real estate loans 1 $ 675 $ 675 $ - Commercial and industrial loans 1 200 675 - Residential mortgages 3 453 459 - Consumer loans 1 443 504 - The TDR's evaluated for impairment for the year ended December 31, 2021 have been classified as TDRs due to economic concessions granted, which include reductions in the stated interest rates or an extended maturity date that will result in a delay in payment from the original contractual maturity. One loan has been granted four deferrals and based on the known history of the borrower, Management has determined this loan to be a TDR. The table below details loans that have been modified as TDRs for the year ended December 31, 2020. For the year ended December 31, 2020 (In thousands) Number of loans Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment Post-modification outstanding recorded investment Additional provision for loan losses Commercial real estate loans 1 $ 1,234 $ 1,234 $ - Commercial and industrial loans 2 397 427 129 The TDR's evaluated for impairment for the year ended December 31, 2020 have been classified as TDRs due to economic concessions granted, which include reductions in the stated interest rates or an extended maturity date that will result in a delay in payment from the original contractual maturity. The Company is required to disclose loans that have been modified as TDRs within the previous 12 months in which there was payment default after the restructuring. The Company defines payment default as any loans 90 days past due on contractual payments. The Company had no loans that had been modified as TDRs during the twelve months prior to December 31, 2021, which had subsequently defaulted during the year ended December 31, 2021. The Company had no loans that had been modified as TDRs during the twelve months prior to December 31, 2020, which had subsequently defaulted during the year ended December 31, 2020. When the Company modifies a loan within a portfolio segment that is individually evaluated for impairment, a potential impairment is analyzed either based on the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the interest rate of the original loan terms or the fair value of the collateral less costs to sell. If it is determined that the value of the loan is less than its recorded investment, then impairment is recognized as a component of the provision for loan losses, an associated increase to the allowance for loan losses or as a charge-off to the allowance for loan losses in the current period. Impaired Loans The following table summarizes impaired loans information by portfolio class: December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Unpaid Unpaid Recorded Principal Related Recorded Principal Related (In thousands) Investment Balance Allowance Investment Balance Allowance With no related allowance recorded: 1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages $ 666 $ 666 $ - $ 665 $ 665 $ - Commercial real estate 4,708 4,801 - 11,053 11,136 - Commercial lines of credit 100 104 - - - - Other commercial and industrial 357 396 - 5,114 5,132 - Home equity and junior liens 93 93 - 75 75 - Other consumer - - - 81 81 - With an allowance recorded: 1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages 539 539 90 1,182 1,182 205 Commercial real estate 2,450 2,450 300 1,729 1,729 231 Commercial lines of credit 53 53 53 925 925 925 Other commercial and industrial 1,852 1,852 1,318 1,864 1,864 1,278 Home equity and junior liens 539 539 114 142 142 142 Other consumer - - - - - - Total: 1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages 1,205 1,205 90 1,847 1,847 205 Commercial real estate 7,158 7,251 300 12,782 12,865 231 Commercial lines of credit 153 157 53 925 925 925 Other commercial and industrial 2,209 2,248 1,318 6,978 6,996 1,278 Home equity and junior liens 632 632 114 217 217 142 Other consumer - - - 81 81 - Totals $ 11,357 $ 11,493 $ 1,875 $ 22,830 $ 22,931 $ 2,781 The following table presents the average recorded investment in impaired loans for years ended December 31: (In thousands) 2021 2020 1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages $ 1,439 $ 1,647 Commercial real estate 9,538 6,327 Commercial lines of credit 640 360 Other commercial and industrial 5,041 2,448 Home equity and junior liens 516 219 Other consumer 50 86 Total $ 17,224 $ 11,087 The following table presents the cash basis interest income recognized on impaired loans for the years ended December 31: (In thousands) 2021 2020 1-4 family first-lien residential mortgages $ 62 $ 75 Commercial real estate 285 360 Commercial lines of credit 10 67 Other commercial and industrial 180 191 Home equity and junior liens 6 6 Other consumer - 6 Total $ 543 $ 705 |