ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Unless the context indicates otherwise, references in this management’s discussion and analysis to “we”, “our”, and “us,” refer to Bank7 Corp. and its consolidated subsidiaries. All references to “the Bank” refer to Bank7, our wholly owned subsidiary.
General
We are Bank7 Corp., a bank holding company headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank7, we operate twelve locations in Oklahoma, the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas metropolitan area and Kansas. We are focused on serving business owners and entrepreneurs by delivering fast, consistent and well-designed loan and deposit products to meet their financing needs. We intend to grow organically by selectively opening additional branches in our target markets and pursuing strategic acquisitions.
As a bank holding company, we generate most of our revenue from interest income on loans and from short-term investments. The primary source of funding for our loans and short-term investments are deposits held by our subsidiary, Bank7. We measure our performance by our return on average assets, return on average equity, earnings per share, capital ratios, efficiency ratio (calculated by dividing noninterest expense by the sum of net interest income on a tax equivalent basis) and noninterest income.
As of March 31, 2022, we had total assets of $1.4 billion, total loans of $1.1 billion, total deposits of $1.3 billion and total shareholders’ equity of $128.6 million.
Results of Operations
Performance Summary. For the first quarter of 2022, we reported a pre-tax income of $8.2 million, compared to pre-tax income of $6.8 million for the first quarter of 2021. For the first quarter of 2022, interest income increased by $1.7 million, or 13.2%, compared to the first quarter of 2021. For the first quarter of 2022, average total loans were $1.0 billion with loan yields of 5.82% as compared to average total loans of $847.5 million with loan yields of 6.27% for the first quarter of 2021.
Our provision for loan losses for the first quarter of 2022 was $276,000, compared to $1.28 million for the first quarter of 2021.
Return on average equity was 19.26% for the first quarter of 2022, as compared to 19.02% for the same period in 2021.
Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin. The following table presents, for the periods indicated, information about: (i) weighted average balances, the total dollar amount of interest income from interest-earning assets, and the resultant average yields; (ii) average balances, the total dollar amount of interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, and the resultant average rates; (iii) net interest income; and (iv) the net interest margin.
| | Net Interest Margin | |
| | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
| | Average Balance | | | Interest Income/ Expense | | | Average Yield/ Rate | | | Average Balance | | | Interest Income/ Expense | | | Average Yield/ Rate | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Interest-Earning Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-term investments | | $ | 187,672 | | | $ | 86 | | | | 0.19 | % | | $ | 125,739 | | | $ | 92 | | | | 0.30 | % |
Debt securities, taxable-equivalent | | | 87,886 | | | | 364 | | | | 1.68 | | | | 1,172 | | | | 2 | | | | 0.69 | |
Debt securities, tax exempt(1) | | | 23,969 | | | | 98 | | | | 1.66 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Loans held for sale | | | 487 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 378 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total loans(2) | | | 1,003,890 | | | | 14,377 | | | | 5.81 | | | | 847,498 | | | | 13,094 | | | | 6.27 | |
Total interest-earning assets | | | 1,303,904 | | | | 14,925 | | | | 4.64 | | | | 974,787 | | | | 13,188 | | | | 5.49 | |
Noninterest-earning assets | | | 24,342 | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,103 | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 1,328,246 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 981,890 | | | | | | | | | |
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Funding sources: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-bearing liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Transaction accounts | | $ | 636,446 | | | | 458 | | | | 0.29 | % | | $ | 419,991 | | | | 362 | | | | 0.35 | % |
Time deposits | | | 169,602 | | | | 259 | | | | 0.62 | | | | 205,557 | | | | 513 | | | | 1.01 | |
Total interest-bearing deposits | | | 806,048 | | | | 717 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 625,548 | | | | 875 | | | | 0.57 | |
Total interest-bearing liabilities | | $ | 806,048 | | | | 717 | | | | 0.36 | | | $ | 625,548 | | | | 875 | | | | 0.57 | |
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Noninterest-bearing liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Noninterest-bearing deposits | | $ | 385,664 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 243,290 | | | | | | | | | |
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities | | | 6,301 | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,193 | | | | | | | | | |
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities | | | 391,965 | | | | | | | | | | | | 247,483 | | | | | | | | | |
Shareholders' equity | | | 130,233 | | | | | | | | | | | | 108,859 | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | | $ | 1,328,246 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 981,890 | | | | | | | | | |
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Net interest income | | | | | | $ | 14,208 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 12,313 | | | | | |
Net interest spread | | | | | | | | | | | 4.40 | % | | | | | | | | | | | 4.92 | % |
Net interest margin | | | | | | | | | | | 4.42 | % | | | | | | | | | | | 5.12 | % |
(1) | Taxable-equivalent yield of 2.10% as of March 31, 2022, applying a 21% effective tax rate |
(2) | Non-accrual loans of $9.5 million and $12.7 million as of March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021, respectively, are included in loans. |
For the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2021:
| - | Interest income on debt securities of $462,000, a result of debt securities acquired in December 2021 and purchased during the first quarter of 2022; |
| - | Interest income on total loans totaled $14.4 million, an increase of $1.3 million or 9.8%, due to an increase in average loans of $156.4 million, or 18.5%, and in spite of a 46 basis points or 7.4% decrease in loan yields; |
| - | Loan fees totaled $1.6 million, a decrease of $355,000 or 17.8%, related to nonrecurring PPP loan fee income decreasing and |
| - | Net interest margin for the first quarter of 2022 was 4.42% compared to 5.12% for the first quarter of 2021. |
Increases and decreases in interest income and interest expense result from changes in average balances, or volume, of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as changes in average interest rates. The following tables set forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income during the period shown. Information is provided with respect to (i) effects on interest income attributable to changes in volume (change in volume multiplied by prior rate) and (ii) effects on interest income attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume).
| | Analysis of Changes in Interest Income and Expenses | |
| | For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 vs 2021 | |
| | Change due to: | | | | |
| | Volume(1) | | | Rate(1) | | | Interest Variance | |
(in thousands) | | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Increase (decrease) in interest income: | | | | | | | | | |
Short-term investments | | $ | 186 | | | $ | (192 | ) | | $ | (6 | ) |
Investment securities | | | 772 | | | | (312 | ) | | | 460 | |
Total loans | | | 9,806 | | | | (8,523 | ) | | | 1,283 | |
Total increase (decrease) in interest income | | | 10,764 | | | | (9,027 | ) | | | 1,737 | |
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Increase (decrease) in interest expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Transaction accounts | | | 758 | | | | (662 | ) | | | 96 | |
Time deposits | | | (363 | ) | | | 109 | | | | (254 | ) |
Total interest-bearing deposits | | | 395 | | | | (553 | ) | | | (158 | ) |
Total increase (decrease) in interest expense | | | 395 | | | | (553 | ) | | | (158 | ) |
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Increase (Decrease) in net interest income | | $ | 10,369 | | | $ | (8,474 | ) | | $ | 1,895 | |
(1) | Variances attributable to both volume and rate are allocated on a consistent basis between rate and volume based on the absolute value of the variances in each category. |
Weighted Average Yield of Debt Securities
The following table summarizes the maturity distribution schedule with corresponding weighted average taxable equivalent yields of the debt securities portfolio at March 31, 2022. The following table presents securities at their expected maturities, which may differ from contractual maturities. The Company manages its debt securities portfolio for liquidity, as a tool to execute its asset/liability management strategy, and for pledging requirements for public funds:
| | As of March 31, 2022 | |
| | | | | | | | After One Year But | | | After Five Years But | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Within One Year | | | Within Five Years | | | Within Ten Years | | | After Ten Years | | | Total | |
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| Amount | | | Yield * | | | Amount | | | Yield * | | | Amount | | | Yield * | | | Amount | | | Yield * | | | Amount | | | Yield * | |
Available-for-sale | | (Dollars in thousands) | |
U.S. Federal agencies | | $ | 41 | | | | 3.15 | % | | $ | 210 | | | | 3.51 | % | | $ | - | | | | 0 | % | | $ | - | | | | 0 | % | | $ | 251 | | | | 3.45 | % |
Mortgage-backed securities | | | 1,832 | | | | 2.88 | | | | 10,999 | | | | 2.03 | | | | 10,779 | | | | 2.49 | | | | 32,066 | | | | 2.57 | | | | 55,676 | | | | 2.46 | |
State and political subdivisions | | | 3,680 | | | | 2.18 | | | | 15,368 | | | | 1.98 | | | | 12,535 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 1,380 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 32,963 | | | | 2.18 | |
U.S. Treasuries | | | - | | | | - | | | | 99,390 | | | | 1.73 | | | | 4,665 | | | | 1.76 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 104,055 | | | | 1.73 | |
Corporate debt securities | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,911 | | | | 4.85 | | | | 1,500 | | | | 6.96 | | | | 5,411 | | | | 5.44 | |
Total | | $ | 5,553 | | | | 2.42 | % | | $ | 125,967 | | | | 1.79 | % | | $ | 31,890 | | | | 2.63 | % | | $ | 34,946 | | | | 2.75 | % | | $ | 198,356 | | | | 2.11 | % |
Percentage of total | | | 2.80 | % | | | | | | | 63.50 | % | | | | | | | 16.08 | % | | | | | | | 17.62 | % | | | | | | | 100.00 | % | | | | |
*Yield is on a taxable-equivalent basis using 21% tax rate
Provision for Loan Losses
Credit risk is inherent in the business of making loans. We establish an Allowance for loan losses (“Allowance”) through charges to earnings, which are shown in the statements of income as the provision for loan losses. Specifically identifiable and quantifiable known losses are charged off against the Allowance. The provision for loan losses is determined by conducting a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of our Allowance and applying the shortfall or excess, if any, to the current quarter’s expense. Any shortfall between the liquidation value of the underlying collateral and the recorded investment value of the loan is considered the required specific reserve amount. See the discussion under “—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates—Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses.” This has the effect of creating variability in the amount and frequency of charges to our earnings. The provision for loan losses and level of Allowance for each period are dependent upon many factors, including loan growth, net charge-offs, changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, delinquencies, management’s assessment of the quality of the loan portfolio, the valuation of problem loans and the general economic conditions in our market areas.
The Allowance as a percentage of loans was 1.00% at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
Noninterest Income
Noninterest income for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $675,000 compared to $337,000 for the same period in 2021, an increase of $338,000, or 100.3%. The following table sets forth the major components of our noninterest income for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:
| | For the Three Months Ended | |
| | March 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | $ Increase (Decrease) | | | % Increase (Decrease) | |
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| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Noninterest income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Secondary market income | | $ | 166 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 152 | | | | 1085.71 | % |
Loss on sales of available-for-sale debt securities | | | (127 | ) | | | - | | | | (127 | ) | | | -100.00 | % |
Service charges on deposit accounts | | | 249 | | | | 120 | | | | 129 | | | | 107.50 | % |
Other income and fees | | | 387 | | | | 203 | | | | 184 | | | | 90.64 | % |
Total noninterest income | | $ | 675 | | | $ | 337 | | | $ | 338 | | | | 100.30 | % |
Secondary market income totaled $166,000 for the first quarter of 2022, compared to $14,000 for the same period in 2021, an increase of $152,000, or 1085.7%. The increase was attributable to an increase in mortgage lending activity. Other income and fees totaled $387,000 for the first quarter of 2022, an increase of $184,000 or 90.64% compared to the first quarter of 2021. The increase is due to an overall increase in other income due to the acquisition of Watonga in December 2021.
Noninterest Expense
Noninterest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $6.4 million compared to $4.5 million for the same period in 2021, an increase of $1.9 million, or 41.3%. The following table sets forth the major components of our noninterest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:
| | For the Three Months Ended | |
| | March 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | $ Increase (Decrease) | | | % Increase (Decrease) | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Noninterest expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Salaries and employee benefits | | $ | 4,026 | | | $ | 2,790 | | | $ | 1,236 | | | | 44.30 | % |
Furniture and equipment | | | 358 | | | | 202 | | | | 156 | | | | 77.23 | % |
Occupancy | | | 551 | | | | 472 | | | | 79 | | | | 16.74 | % |
Data and item processing | | | 387 | | | | 279 | | | | 108 | | | | 38.71 | % |
Accounting, marketing, and legal fees | | | 233 | | | | 148 | | | | 85 | | | | 57.43 | % |
Regulatory assessments | | | 196 | | | | 141 | | | | 55 | | | | 39.01 | % |
Advertising and public relations | | | 110 | | | | 34 | | | | 76 | | | | 223.53 | % |
Travel, lodging and entertainment | | | 48 | | | | 89 | | | | (41 | ) | | | -46.07 | % |
Other expense | | | 511 | | | | 390 | | | | 121 | | | | 31.03 | % |
Total noninterest expense | | $ | 6,420 | | | $ | 4,545 | | | $ | 1,875 | | | | 41.25 | % |
Salaries and employee benefits totaled $4.0 million for the first quarter of 2022 compared to $2.8 million for the same period in 2021, an increase of $1.2 million or 44.3%. This increase was attributable to an increase in employee base due to bank-wide organic growth and the acquisition of Watonga in December 2021.
Furniture and equipment expense totaled $358,000 for the first quarter of 2022 compared to $202,000 for the same period in 2021, an increase of $156,000 or 77.2%. The increase is largely due to depreciation expense on assets acquired from Watonga.
Financial Condition
The following discussion of our financial condition compares March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
Total Assets
Total assets increased $70.7 million, or 5.2%, to $1.4 billion as of March 31, 2022, compared to $1.4 billion as of December 31, 2021. The increasing trend in total assets is primarily attributable to strong organic loan and deposit growth within the Oklahoma City and Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan areas and our acquisition of Watonga in December 2021.
Loan Portfolio
The following table presents the balance and associated percentage of each major category in our loan portfolio as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
| | As of March 31, | | | As of December 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
| | Amount | | | % of Total | | | Amount | | | % of Total | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Construction & development | | $ | 172,381 | | | | 16.2 | % | | $ | 169,322 | | | | 16.4 | % |
1-4 family real estate | | | 58,184 | | | | 5.5 | % | | | 62,971 | | | | 6.1 | % |
Commercial real estate - other | | | 334,835 | | | | 31.5 | % | | | 339,655 | | | | 33.0 | % |
Total commercial real estate | | | 565,400 | | | | 53.2 | % | | | 571,948 | | | | 55.5 | % |
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Commercial & industrial | | | 416,676 | | | | 39.1 | % | | | 361,974 | | | | 35.1 | % |
Agricultural | | | 62,984 | | | | 5.9 | % | | | 73,010 | | | | 7.1 | % |
Consumer | | | 19,439 | | | | 1.8 | % | | | 24,046 | | | | 2.3 | % |
Gross loans | | | 1,064,499 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 1,030,978 | | | | 100.0 | % |
Less: unearned income, net | | | (2,678 | ) | | | | | | | (2,577 | ) | | | | |
Total Loans, net of unearned income | | | 1,061,821 | | | | | | | | 1,028,401 | | | | | |
Less: Allowance for loan losses | | | (10,599 | ) | | | | | | | (10,316 | ) | | | | |
Net loans | | $ | 1,051,222 | | | | | | | $ | 1,018,085 | | | | | |
Our loans represent the largest portion of our earning assets. The quality and diversification of the loan portfolio is an important consideration when reviewing our financial condition. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, our gross loans were $1.1 billion and $1.0 billion, respectively. Included in the commercial & industrial loan balances at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, are $14.2 million and $18.7 million of loans that were originated under the SBA PPP program.
We have established internal concentration limits in the loan portfolio for Commercial Real Estate (CRE) loans, hospitality loans, energy loans, and construction loans, among others. All loan types are within our established limits. We use underwriting guidelines to assess each borrower’s historical cash flow to determine debt service capabilities, and we further stress test the customer’s debt service capability under higher interest rate scenarios as well as other underlying macro-economic factors. Financial and performance covenants are used in commercial lending to allow us to react to a borrower’s deteriorating financial condition, should that occur.
The following tables show the contractual maturities of our gross loans as of the periods below:
| | As of March 31, 2022 | |
| | Due in One Year or Less | | | Due after One Year Through Five Years | | | Due after Five Years Through Fifteen Years | | | Due after Fifteen Years | | | | |
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| | Fixed Rate | | | Adjustable Rate | | | Fixed Rate | | | Adjustable Rate | | | Fixed Rate | | | Adjustable Rate | | | Fixed Rate | | | Adjustable Rate | | | Total | |
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| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Construction & development | | $ | 8,579 | | | $ | 71,187 | | | $ | 10,117 | | | $ | 75,659 | | | $ | 111 | | | $ | 2,313 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,415 | | | $ | 172,381 | |
1-4 family real estate | | | 3,367 | | | | 8,995 | | | | 15,182 | | | | 16,393 | | | | 1,150 | | | | 6,548 | | | | - | | | | 6,549 | | | | 58,184 | |
Commercial real estate - other | | | 3,333 | | | | 62,376 | | | | 68,431 | | | | 161,348 | | | | 7,433 | | | | 18,079 | | | | - | | | | 13,835 | | | | 334,835 | |
Total commercial real estate | | | 15,279 | | | | 142,558 | | | | 93,730 | | | | 253,400 | | | | 8,694 | | | | 26,940 | | | | - | | | | 24,799 | | | | 565,400 | |
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Commercial & industrial | | | 25,108 | | | | 154,302 | | | | 16,466 | | | | 187,623 | | | | 19,781 | | | | 12,749 | | | | - | | | | 647 | | | | 416,676 | |
Agricultural | | | 354 | | | | 14,063 | | | | 5,376 | | | | 34,978 | | | | 543 | | | | 1,353 | | | | - | | | | 6,317 | | | | 62,984 | |
Consumer | | | 1,713 | | | | 34 | | | | 10,326 | | | | 148 | | | | 931 | | | | 2,299 | | | | 84 | | | | 3,904 | | | | 19,439 | |
Gross loans | | $ | 42,454 | | | $ | 310,957 | | | $ | 125,898 | | | $ | 476,149 | | | $ | 29,949 | | | $ | 43,341 | | | $ | 84 | | | $ | 35,667 | | | $ | 1,064,499 | |
| | As of December 31, 2021 | |
| | Due in One Year or Less | | | Due after One Year Through Five Years | | | Due after Five Years Through Fifteen Years | | | Due after Fifteen Years | | | | |
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| | Fixed Rate | | | Adjustable Rate | | | Fixed Rate | | | Adjustable Rate | | | Fixed Rate | | | Adjustable Rate | | | Fixed Rate | | | Adjustable Rate | | | Total | |
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| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Construction & development | | $ | 7,283 | | | $ | 71,551 | | | $ | 10,148 | | | $ | 74,052 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2,243 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,045 | | | $ | 169,322 | |
1-4 family real estate | | | 3,259 | | | | 21,322 | | | | 11,979 | | | | 11,674 | | | | 926 | | | | 7,375 | | | | - | | | | 6,436 | | | | 62,971 | |
Commercial real estate - other | | | 5,156 | | | | 97,309 | | | | 59,227 | | | | 143,906 | | | | 413 | | | | 19,230 | | | | - | | | | 14,414 | | | | 339,655 | |
Total real estate | | | 15,698 | | | | 190,182 | | | | 81,354 | | | | 229,632 | | | | 1,339 | | | | 28,848 | | | | - | | | | 24,895 | | | | 571,948 | |
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Commercial & industrial | | | 24,249 | | | | 142,553 | | | | 16,346 | | | | 145,654 | | | | 20,474 | | | | 12,047 | | | | - | | | | 651 | | | | 361,974 | |
Agricultural | | | 2,529 | | | | 17,441 | | | | 5,156 | | | | 39,305 | | | | 623 | | | | 1,587 | | | | - | | | | 6,369 | | | | 73,010 | |
Consumer | | | 4,870 | | | | 29 | | | | 10,825 | | | | 172 | | | | 1,554 | | | | 2,458 | | | | 84 | | | | 4,054 | | | | 24,046 | |
Gross loans | | $ | 47,346 | | | $ | 350,205 | | | $ | 113,681 | | | $ | 414,763 | | | $ | 23,990 | | | $ | 44,940 | | | $ | 84 | | | $ | 35,969 | | | $ | 1,030,978 | |
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses
The allowance is based on management’s estimate of potential losses inherent in the loan portfolio. In the opinion of management, the allowance is adequate to absorb estimated losses in the portfolio as of each balance sheet date. While management uses available information to analyze losses on loans, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s allowance. In analyzing the adequacy of the allowance, a comprehensive loan grading system to determine risk potential in loans is utilized together with the results of internal credit reviews.
To determine the adequacy of the allowance, the loan portfolio is broken into segments based on loan type. Historical loss experience factors by segment, adjusted for changes in trends and conditions, are used to determine an indicated allowance for each portfolio segment. These factors are evaluated and updated based on the composition of the specific loan segment. Other considerations include volumes and trends of delinquencies, nonaccrual loans, levels of bankruptcies, criticized and classified loan trends, expected losses on real estate secured loans, new credit products and policies, economic conditions, concentrations of credit risk and the experience and abilities of our lending personnel.
The allowance was $10.6 million at March 31, 2022, compared to $10.3 million at December 31, 2021.
The following table provides an analysis of the activity in our allowance for the periods indicated:
| | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Balance at beginning of the period | | $ | 10,316 | | | $ | 9,639 | |
Provision for loan losses | | | 276 | | | | 1,275 | |
Charge-offs: | | | | | | | | |
Construction & development | | | - | | | | - | |
1-4 family real estate | | | - | | | | - | |
Commercial real estate - other | | | - | | | | - | |
Commercial & industrial | | | - | | | | - | |
Agricultural | | | - | | | | - | |
Consumer | | | (2 | ) | | | (50 | ) |
Total charge-offs | | | (2 | ) | | | (50 | ) |
Recoveries: | | | | | | | | |
Construction & development | | | - | | | | - | |
1-4 family real estate | | | - | | | | - | |
Commercial real estate - other | | | - | | | | - | |
Commercial & industrial | | | - | | | | - | |
Agricultural | | | - | | | | - | |
Consumer | | | 9 | | | | - | |
Total recoveries | | | 9 | | | | - | |
Net recoveries (charge-offs) | | | 7 | | | | (50 | ) |
Balance at end of the period | | $ | 10,599 | | | $ | 10,864 | |
Net recoveries (charge-offs) to average loans | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.01 | % |
While the entire allowance is available to absorb losses from any and all loans, the following table represents management’s allocation of the allowance by loan category, and the percentage of allowance in each category, for the periods indicated:
| | As of March 31, | | | As of December 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
| | Amount | | | Percent | | | Amount | | | Percent | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Construction & development | | $ | 1,717 | | | | 16.2 | % | | $ | 1,695 | | | | 16.4 | % |
1-4 family real estate | | | 579 | | | | 5.5 | % | | | 630 | | | | 6.1 | % |
Commercial real estate - Other | | | 3,334 | | | | 31.5 | % | | | 3,399 | | | | 33.0 | % |
Commercial & industrial | | | 4,148 | | | | 39.1 | % | | | 3,621 | | | | 35.1 | % |
Agricultural | | | 627 | | | | 5.9 | % | | | 730 | | | | 7.1 | % |
Consumer | | | 194 | | | | 1.8 | % | | | 241 | | | | 2.3 | % |
Total | | $ | 10,599 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 10,316 | | | | 100.0 | % |
Nonperforming Assets
Loans are considered delinquent when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more. Delinquent loans may remain on accrual status between 30 days and 90 days past due. Loans on which the accrual of interest has been discontinued are designated as nonaccrual loans. Typically, the accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when principal or interest payments are past due 90 days or when, in the opinion of management, there is a reasonable doubt as to collectability of the obligation. When loans are placed on nonaccrual status, all interest previously accrued but not collected is reversed against current period interest income. Income on a nonaccrual loan is subsequently recognized only to the extent that cash is received and the loan’s principal balance is deemed collectible. Loans are restored to accrual status when loans become well-secured and management believes full collectability of principal and interest is probable.
A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans include loans on nonaccrual status and loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring (TDR). Income from a loan on nonaccrual status is recognized to the extent cash is received and when the loan’s principal balance is deemed collectible. Depending on a particular loan’s circumstances, we measure impairment of a loan based upon either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell if the loan is collateral dependent. A loan is considered collateral dependent when repayment of the loan is based solely on the liquidation of the collateral. Fair value, where possible, is determined by independent appraisals, typically on an annual basis. Between appraisal periods, the fair value may be adjusted based on specific events, such as if deterioration of quality of the collateral comes to our attention as part of our problem loan monitoring process, or if discussions with the borrower lead us to believe the last appraised value no longer reflects the actual market for the collateral. The impairment amount on a collateral dependent loan is charged off to the allowance if deemed not collectible and the impairment amount on a loan that is not collateral dependent is set up as a specific reserve.
In cases where a borrower experiences financial difficulties and we make certain concessionary modifications to contractual terms, the loan is classified as a TDR. Included in certain loan categories of impaired loans are TDRs on which we have granted concessions to the borrower as a result of the borrower experiencing financial difficulties. The concessions granted by us may include, but are not limited to: (1) a modification in which the maturity date, timing of payments or frequency of payments is modified, (2) an interest rate lower than the current market rate for new loans with similar risk, or (3) a combination of the first two concessions.
If a borrower on a restructured TDR has demonstrated performance under the previous terms, is not experiencing financial difficulty and shows the capacity to continue to perform under the restructured terms, the loan will remain on accrual status. Otherwise, the loan will be placed on nonaccrual status until the borrower demonstrates a sustained period of performance, which generally requires six consecutive months of payments. Loans identified as TDRs are evaluated for impairment using the present value of the expected cash flows or the estimated fair value of the collateral, if the loan is collateral dependent. The fair value is determined, when possible, by an appraisal of the property less estimated costs related to liquidation of the collateral. The appraisal amount may also be adjusted for current market conditions. Adjustments to reflect the present value of the expected cash flows or the estimated fair value of collateral dependent loans are a component in determining an appropriate allowance, and as such, may result in increases or decreases to the provision for loan losses in current and future earnings.
Real estate we acquire as a result of foreclosure or by deed-in-lieu of foreclosure is classified as other real estate owned, or OREO, until sold, and is initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis.
The following table presents information regarding nonperforming assets as of the dates indicated.
| | As of March 31, | | | As of December 31, | |
| | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Nonaccrual loans | | $ | 9,539 | | | $ | 9,885 | |
Troubled-debt restructurings (1) | | | - | | | | - | |
Accruing loans 90 or more days past due | | | 91 | | | | 496 | |
Total nonperforming loans | | | 9,630 | | | | 10,381 | |
Other real estate owned | | | - | | | | - | |
Total nonperforming assets | | $ | 9,630 | | | $ | 10,381 | |
Ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans | | | 0.91 | % | | | 1.01 | % |
Ratio of nonaccrual loans to total loans | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.96 | % |
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.00 | % |
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans | | | 111.12 | % | | | 104.36 | % |
Ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets | | | 0.68 | % | | | 0.77 | % |
(1) $1.4 million of TDRs as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are included in the nonaccrual loans balance in the line above
The following tables present an aging analysis of loans as of the dates indicated.
| | As of March 31, 2022 | |
| Loans 30- 59 days past due | | | Loans 60- 89 days past due | | | Loans 90+ days past due | | | Loans 90+ days past due and accruing | | | Total past due loans | | | Current | | | Total loans | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Construction & development | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 172,381 | | | $ | 172,381 | |
1-4 family real estate | | | 26 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 26 | | | | 58,158 | | | | 58,184 | |
Commercial real estate - other | | | - | | | | 167 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 167 | | | | 334,668 | | | | 334,835 | |
Commercial & industrial | | | 27 | | | | 3 | | | | 119 | | | | 19 | | | | 149 | | | | 416,527 | | | | 416,676 | |
Agricultural | | | 443 | | | | - | | | | 59 | | | | 59 | | | | 502 | | | | 62,482 | | | | 62,984 | |
Consumer | | | 426 | | | | 1 | | | | 13 | | | | 13 | | | | 440 | | | | 18,999 | | | | 19,439 | |
Total | | $ | 922 | | | $ | 171 | | | $ | 191 | | | $ | 91 | | | $ | 1,284 | | | $ | 1,063,215 | | | $ | 1,064,499 | |
| | As of December 31, 2021 | |
| Loans 30- 59 days past due | | | Loans 60- 89 days past due | | | Loans 90+ days past due | | | Loans 90+ days past due and accruing | | | Total Past Due Loans | | | Current | | | Total loans | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Construction & development | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 169,322 | | | $ | 169,322 | |
1-4 family real estate | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 62,971 | | | | 62,971 | |
Commercial real estate - other | | | - | | | | 174 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 174 | | | | 339,481 | | | | 339,655 | |
Commercial & industrial | | | - | | | | 19 | | | | 501 | | | | 401 | | | | 520 | | | | 361,454 | | | | 361,974 | |
Agricultural | | | - | | | | - | | | | 77 | | | | 77 | | | | 77 | | | | 72,933 | | | | 73,010 | |
Consumer | | | 48 | | | | 15 | | | | 18 | | | | 18 | | | | 81 | | | | 23,965 | | | | 24,046 | |
Total | | $ | 48 | | | $ | 208 | | | $ | 596 | | | $ | 496 | | | $ | 852 | | | $ | 1,030,126 | | | $ | 1,030,978 | |
In addition to the past due and nonaccrual criteria, we also evaluate loans according to our internal risk grading system. Loans are segregated between pass, watch, special mention, and substandard categories. The definitions of those categories are as follows:
Pass: These loans generally conform to Bank policies, are characterized by policy-conforming advance rates on collateral, and have well-defined repayment sources. In addition, these credits are extended to borrowers and guarantors with a strong balance sheet and either substantial liquidity or a reliable income history.
Watch: These loans are still considered “Pass” credits; however, various factors such as industry stress, material changes in cash flow or financial conditions, or deficiencies in loan documentation, or other risk issues determined by the lending officer, Commercial Loan Committee or Credit Quality Committee warrant a heightened sense and frequency of monitoring.
Special mention: These loans have observable weaknesses or evidence of imprudent handling or structural issues. The weaknesses require close attention, and the remediation of those weaknesses is necessary. No risk of probable loss exists. Credits in this category are expected to quickly migrate to “Watch” or “Substandard” as this is viewed as a transitory loan grade.
Substandard: These loans are not adequately protected by the sound worth and debt service capacity of the borrower, but may be well-secured. The loans have defined weaknesses relative to cash flow, collateral, financial condition or other factors that might jeopardize repayment of all of the principal and interest on a timely basis. There is the possibility that a future loss will occur if weaknesses are not remediated.
Outstanding loan balances categorized by internal risk grades as of the periods indicated are summarized as follows:
| | As of March 31, 2022 | |
| | Pass | | | Watch | | | Special mention | | | Substandard | | | Total | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Construction & development | | $ | 172,381 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 172,381 | |
1-4 family real estate | | | 58,184 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 58,184 | |
Commercial real estate - Other | | | 288,783 | | | | 15,000 | | | | 17,009 | | | | 14,043 | | | | 334,835 | |
Commercial & industrial | | | 402,072 | | | | 116 | | | | 386 | | | | 14,102 | | | | 416,676 | |
Agricultural | | | 62,513 | | | | 327 | | | | 144 | | | | - | | | | 62,984 | |
Consumer | | | 19,397 | | | | 18 | | | | - | | | | 24 | | | | 19,439 | |
Total | | $ | 1,003,330 | | | $ | 15,461 | | | $ | 17,539 | | | $ | 28,169 | | | $ | 1,064,499 | |
| | As of December 31, 2021 | |
| | Pass | | | Watch | | | Special mention | | | Substandard | | | Total | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Construction & development | | $ | 169,322 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 169,322 | |
1-4 family real estate | | | 62,971 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 62,971 | |
Commercial real estate - Other | | | 282,268 | | | | 14,976 | | | | 27,112 | | | | 15,299 | | | | 339,655 | |
Commercial & industrial | | | 341,661 | | | | 4,658 | | | | 6,300 | | | | 9,355 | | | | 361,974 | |
Agricultural | | | 72,295 | | | | 255 | | | | 460 | | | | - | | | | 73,010 | |
Consumer | | | 24,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 46 | | | | 24,046 | |
Total | | $ | 952,517 | | | $ | 19,889 | | | $ | 33,872 | | | $ | 24,700 | | | $ | 1,030,978 | |
Troubled Debt Restructurings
TDRs are defined as those loans in which a bank, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due from the borrower in accordance with original contractual terms of the loan. Loans with insignificant delays or insignificant short-falls in the amount of payments expected to be collected are not considered to be impaired. Loans defined as individually impaired, based on applicable accounting guidance, include larger balance nonperforming loans and TDRs.
The following table presents loans restructured as TDRs as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
| | As of March 31, 2022 | |
| | Number of Contracts | | | Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | | | Post- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | | | Specific Reserves Allocated | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Commercial real estate | | | 1 | | | $ | 1,351 | | | $ | 1,351 | | | | - | |
Total | | | 1 | | | $ | 1,351 | | | $ | 1,351 | | | $ | - | |
| | As of December 31, 2021 | |
| | Number of Contracts | | | Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | | | Post- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment | | | Specific Reserves Allocated | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Commercial real estate | | | 1 | | | $ | 1,402 | | | $ | 1,402 | | | | - | |
Total | | | 1 | | | $ | 1,402 | | | $ | 1,402 | | | $ | - | |
There were no payment defaults with respect to loans modified as TDRs as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. Impairment analyses are prepared on TDRs in conjunction with the normal allowance process. There were no TDRs restructured during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and TDR’s restructured during the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 required no specific reserves.
The following table presents total TDRs, both in accrual and nonaccrual status as of the periods indicated:
| | As of March 31, 2022 | | As of December 31, 2021 |
| | Number of contracts | | Amount | | Number of contracts | | Amount |
| | | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) |
Accrual | | - | | $ - | | - | | $ - |
Nonaccrual | | 1 | | 1,351 | | 1 | | 1,402 |
Total | | 1 | | $ 1,351 | | 1 | | $ 1,402 |
Deposits
We gather deposits primarily through our nine branch locations and online through our website. We offer a variety of deposit products including demand deposit accounts and interest-bearing products, such as savings accounts and certificates of deposit. We put continued effort into gathering noninterest-bearing demand deposit accounts through loan production cross-selling, customer referrals, marketing efforts and various involvement with community networks. Some of our interest-bearing deposits are obtained through brokered transactions. We participate in the CDARS and ICS programs, where customer funds are placed into multiple deposit accounts, each in an amount under the standard FDIC insurance maximum of $250,000, and placed at a network of banks across the United States.
Total deposits as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were $1.3 billion and $1.2 billion, respectively. The following table sets forth deposit balances by certain categories as of the dates indicated and the percentage of each deposit category to total deposits.
| | March 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
| | Amount | | | Percentage of Total | | | Amount | | | Percentage of Total | |
|
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Demand deposits | | $ | 420,972 | | | | 32.8 | % | | $ | 366,705 | | | | 30.1 | % |
Interest-bearing transaction deposits | | | 606,246 | | | | 47.2 | % | | | 583,389 | | | | 47.9 | % |
Savings deposits | | | 97,520 | | | | 7.6 | % | | | 89,778 | | | | 7.4 | % |
Time deposits ($250,000 or less) | | | 115,483 | | | | 9.0 | % | | | 132,690 | | | | 10.9 | % |
Time deposits (more than $250,000) | | | 43,058 | | | | 3.4 | % | | | 44,909 | | | | 3.7 | % |
Total interest-bearing deposits | | | 862,307 | | | | 67.2 | % | | | 850,766 | | | | 69.9 | % |
Total deposits | | $ | 1,283,279 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 1,217,471 | | | | 100.0 | % |
The following table summarizes our average deposit balances and weighted average rates for the three-month period ending March 31, 2022 and year ended December 31, 2021:
| | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | | | For the Year Ended December 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
| | Average Balance | | | Weighted A verage Rate | | | Average Balance | | | Weighted Average Rate | |
|
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Demand deposits | | $ | 385,664 | | | | 0.00 | % | | $ | 288,446 | | | | 0.00 | % |
Interest-bearing transaction deposits | | | 543,611 | | | | 0.30 | % | | | 375,048 | | | | 0.34 | % |
Savings deposits | | | 92,835 | | | | 0.21 | % | | | 55,220 | | | | 0.23 | % |
Time deposits | | | 169,602 | | | | 0.62 | % | | | 205,437 | | | | 0.81 | % |
Total interest-bearing deposits | | | 806,048 | | | | 0.36 | % | | | 635,705 | | | | 0.48 | % |
Total deposits | | $ | 1,191,712 | | | | 0.24 | % | | $ | 924,151 | | | | 0.33 | % |
The following tables set forth the maturity of time deposits as of the dates indicated below:
| | As of March 31, 2022 Maturity Within: | |
| | Three Months | | | Three to Six Months | | | Six to 12 Months | | | After 12 Months | | | Total | |
|
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Time deposits ($250,000 or less) | | $ | 37,375 | | | $ | 19,006 | | | $ | 29,628 | | | $ | 29,474 | | | $ | 115,483 | |
Time deposits (more than $250,000) | | | 5,584 | | | | 6,663 | | | | 24,617 | | | | 6,194 | | | | 43,058 | |
Total time deposits | | $ | 42,959 | | | $ | 25,669 | | | $ | 54,245 | | | $ | 35,668 | | | $ | 158,541 | |
| | As of December 31, 2021 Maturity Within: | |
| | Three Months | | | Three to Six Months | | | Six to 12 Months | | | After 12 Months | | | Total | |
|
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Time deposits ($250,000 or less) | | $ | 32,680 | | | $ | 37,016 | | | $ | 31,197 | | | $ | 31,797 | | | $ | 132,690 | |
Time deposits (more than $250,000) | | | 18,234 | | | | 5,932 | | | | 10,729 | | | | 10,014 | | | | 44,909 | |
Total time deposits | | $ | 50,914 | | | $ | 42,948 | | | $ | 41,926 | | | $ | 41,811 | | | $ | 177,599 | |
Liquidity
Liquidity refers to our ability to meet the cash flow requirements of depositors and borrowers, while at the same time meeting our operating, capital and strategic cash flow needs, all at a reasonable cost. We continuously monitor our liquidity position to ensure that assets and liabilities are managed in a manner that will meet all short-term and long-term cash requirements. We manage our liquidity position to meet the daily cash flow needs of customers, while maintaining an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities to meet the return on investment objectives of our shareholders.
Our liquidity position is supported by the management of liquid assets and access to alternative sources of funds. Our liquid assets include cash, interest-bearing deposits in correspondent banks and fed funds sold. Other available sources of liquidity include wholesale deposits and borrowings from correspondent banks and FHLB advances.
Our short-term and long-term liquidity requirements are primarily met through cash flow from operations, redeployment of prepaying and maturing balances in our loan portfolios, and increases in customer deposits. Other alternative sources of funds will supplement these primary sources to the extent necessary to meet additional liquidity requirements on either a short-term or long-term basis.
As of March 31, 2022, we had no unsecured fed funds lines with correspondent depository institutions with no amounts advanced. In addition, based on the values of loans pledged as collateral, we had borrowing availability with the FHLB of $86.2 million as of March 31, 2022 and $78.1 million as of December 31, 2021.
Capital Requirements
The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal and state banking regulators. Failure to meet regulatory capital requirements may result in certain mandatory and possible additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on our financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for “prompt corrective action” (described below), We must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of our assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting policies. The capital amounts and classifications are subject to qualitative judgments by the federal banking regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. Qualitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require us to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of Common Equity Tier 1 (“CET1”) capital, Tier 1 capital, total capital to risk-weighted assets, and Tier 1 capital to average consolidated assets, referred to as the “leverage ratio.”
As of March 31, 2022, the Bank was in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and categorized as “well-capitalized” under the prompt corrective action frame work. There have been no conditions or events since March 31, 2022 that management believes would change this classification. The table below presents our applicable capital requirements, as well as our capital ratios as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The Company exceeded all regulatory capital requirements and the Bank was considered to be “well-capitalized” as of the dates reflected in the tables below.
Basel III Capital Rules
Under the Basel III Capital Rules, in order to avoid limitations on capital distributions, including dividend payments and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers, a banking organization must hold a capital conservation buffer composed of CET1 capital above its minimum risk-based capital requirements. As of March 31, 2022, the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements under the Basel III Capital Rules.
| | Actual | | | With Capital Conservation Buffer | | | Minimum to be "Well- Capitalized" Under Prompt Corrective Action | |
| | Amount | | | Ratio | | | Amount | | | Ratio | | | Amount | | | Ratio | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
As of March 31, 2022 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | $ | 133,374 | | | | 12.54 | % | | $ | 111,708 | | | | 10.50 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 133,488 | | | | 12.56 | % | | | 111,602 | | | | 10.50 | % | | $ | 106,288 | | | | 10.00 | % |
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | | 122,776 | | | | 11.54 | % | | | 90,431 | | | | 8.50 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 122,889 | | | | 11.56 | % | | | 90,345 | | | | 8.50 | % | | | 85,030 | | | | 8.00 | % |
CET 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | | 122,776 | | | | 11.54 | % | | | 74,472 | | | | 7.00 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 122,889 | | | | 11.56 | % | | | 74,401 | | | | 7.00 | % | | | 69,087 | | | | 6.50 | % |
Tier 1 capital (to average assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | | 122,776 | | | | 9.27 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 122,889 | | | | 9.28 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 66,176 | | | | 5.00 | % |
| | Actual | | | With Capital Conservation Buffer | | | Minimum to be "Well- Capitalized" Under Prompt Corrective Action | |
| | Amount | | | Ratio | | | Amount | | | Ratio | | | Amount | | | Ratio | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
As of December 31, 2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | $ | 127,946 | | | | 12.54 | % | | $ | 107,126 | | | | 10.50 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 127,844 | | | | 12.54 | % | | | 107,020 | | | | 10.50 | % | | $ | 101,924 | | | | 10.00 | % |
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | | 117,631 | | | | 11.53 | % | | | 86,721 | | | | 8.50 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 117,528 | | | | 11.53 | % | | | 86,635 | | | | 8.50 | % | | | 81,539 | | | | 8.00 | % |
CET 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | | 117,631 | | | | 11.53 | % | | | 71,417 | | | | 7.00 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 117,528 | | | | 11.53 | % | | | 71,347 | | | | 7.00 | % | | | 66,250 | | | | 6.50 | % |
Tier 1 capital (to average assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | | 117,631 | | | | 10.56 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 117,528 | | | | 10.55 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 55,714 | | | | 5.00 | % |
Shareholders’ equity provides a source of permanent funding, allows for future growth and provides a cushion to withstand unforeseen adverse developments. Total shareholders’ equity increased to $128.6 million as of March 31, 2022, compared to $127.4 million as of December 31, 2021.
Contractual Obligations
The following tables contain supplemental information regarding our total contractual obligations as of March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021:
| | Payments Due as of March 31, 2022 | |
| | Within One Year | | | One to Three Years | | | Three to Five Years | | | After Five Years | | | Total | |
|
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Deposits without a stated maturity | | $ | 1,124,738 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,124,738 | |
Time deposits | | | 122,872 | | | | 33,723 | | | | 1,946 | | | | - | | | | 158,541 | |
Operating lease commitments | | | 606 | | | | 689 | | | | 181 | | | | - | | | | 1,476 | |
Total contractual obligations | | $ | 1,248,216 | | | $ | 34,412 | | | $ | 2,127 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,284,755 | |
| | Payments Due as of December 31, 2021 | |
| | Within One Year | | | One to Three Years | | | Three to Five Years | | | After Five Years | | | Total | |
|
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Deposits without a stated maturity | | $ | 1,039,872 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,039,872 | |
Time deposits | | | 135,788 | | | | 39,904 | | | | 1,907 | | | | - | | | | 177,599 | |
Operating lease commitments | | | 611 | | | | 782 | | | | 241 | | | | - | | | | 1,634 | |
Total contractual obligations | | $ | 1,176,271 | | | $ | 40,686 | | | $ | 2,148 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,219,105 | |
We believe that we will be able to meet our contractual obligations as they come due through the maintenance of adequate cash levels. We expect to maintain adequate cash levels through profitability, loan repayment and maturity activity and continued deposit gathering activities. We have in place various borrowing mechanisms for both short-term and long-term liquidity needs.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We are a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheet. The contractual or notional amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement we have in particular classes of financial instruments.
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. We evaluate each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if we deemed necessary upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. The Company also estimates a reserve for potential losses associated with off-balance sheet commitments and letters of credit. It is included in other liabilities in the Company’s consolidated statements of condition, with any related provisions to the reserve included in non-interest expense in the consolidated statement of income.
In determining the reserve for unfunded lending commitments, a process similar to the one used for the allowance is employed. Based on historical experience, loss factors, adjusted for expected funding, are applied to the Company’s off-balance sheet commitments and letters of credit to estimate the potential for losses.
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of the customer to a third party. They are intended to be disbursed, subject to certain conditions, upon request of the borrower.
The following table summarizes commitments as of the dates presented.
| | March 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
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Commitments to extend credit | | $ | 215,268 | | | $ | 200,393 | |
Standby letters of credit | | | 4,243 | | | | 5,809 | |
Total | | $ | 219,511 | | | $ | 206,202 | |
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our accounting and reporting policies conform to GAAP and conform to general practices within the industry in which we operate. To prepare financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management makes estimates, assumptions and judgments based on available information. These estimates, assumptions and judgments affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates, assumptions and judgments are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements and, as this information changes, actual results could differ from the estimates, assumptions and judgments reflected in the financial statement. In particular, management has identified several accounting policies that, due to the estimates, assumptions and judgments inherent in those policies, are critical in understanding our financial statements.
The JOBS Act permits us an extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards affecting public companies. We have elected to take advantage of this extended transition period, which means that the financial statements included in this Form 10-Q, as well as any financial statements that we file in the future, will not be subject to all new or revised accounting standards generally applicable to public companies for the transition period for so long as we remain an emerging growth company or until we affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of the extended transition period under the JOBS Act.
The following is a discussion of the critical accounting policies and significant estimates that we believe require us to make the most complex or subjective decisions or assessments. Additional information about these policies can be found in Note 1 of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2022.
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses
The allowance is based on management’s estimate of probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. In the opinion of management, the allowance is adequate to absorb estimated losses in the portfolio as of each balance sheet date. While management uses available information to analyze losses on loans, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions and changes in the composition of the loan portfolio. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Bank’s allowance. In analyzing the adequacy of the allowance, a comprehensive loan grading system to determine risk potential in loans is utilized together with the results of internal credit reviews.
To determine the adequacy of the allowance, the loan portfolio is broken into segments based on loan type and risk characteristics. Historical loss experience factors by segment, adjusted for changes in trends and conditions, are used to determine an indicated allowance for each portfolio segment. These factors are evaluated and updated based on the composition of the specific loan segment. Other considerations include volumes and trends of delinquencies, nonaccrual loans, levels of bankruptcies, criticized and classified loan trends, expected losses on real estate secured loans, new credit products and policies, economic conditions, concentrations of credit risk and the experience and abilities of our lending personnel. In addition to the segment evaluations, impaired loans with a balance of $250,000 or more are individually evaluated based on facts and circumstances of the loan to determine if a specific allowance amount may be necessary. Specific allowances may also be established for loans whose outstanding balances are below the $250,000 threshold when it is determined that the risk associated with the loan differs significantly from the risk factor amounts established for its loan segment.
Goodwill and Intangibles
Intangible assets totaled $1.6 million and goodwill, net of accumulated amortization, totaled $8.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to intangible assets of $1.6 million and goodwill of $8.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Goodwill resulting from a business combination represents the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment or more frequently if other impairment indicators are present. If the implied fair value of goodwill is lower than its carrying amount, a goodwill impairment is indicated and goodwill is written down to its implied fair value. Subsequent increases in goodwill value are not recognized in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Other intangible assets consist of core deposit intangible assets and are amortized on a straight-line basis based on an estimated useful life of 10 years. Such assets are periodically evaluated as to the recoverability of their carrying values.
Income Taxes
We file a consolidated income tax return. Deferred taxes are recognized under the balance sheet method based upon the future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax basis of assets and liabilities, using the tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the periods when the related temporary differences are expected to be realized.
The amount of accrued current and deferred income taxes is based on estimates of taxes due or receivable from taxing authorities either currently or in the future. Changes in these accruals are reported as tax expense, and involve estimates of the various components included in determining taxable income, tax credits, other taxes and temporary differences. Changes periodically occur in the estimates due to changes in tax rates, tax laws and regulations and implementation of new tax planning strategies. The process of determining the accruals for income taxes necessarily involves the exercise of considerable judgment and consideration of numerous subjective factors.
Management performs an analysis of our tax positions annually and believes it is more likely than not that all of its tax positions will be utilized in future years.
ITEM 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
There have been no significant changes in our disclosures regarding market risk since December 31, 2021, the date of our most recent annual report to shareholders.
ITEM 4.
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness as of March 31, 2022 of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management was required to apply judgment in evaluating its controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the fiscal quarter covered by this Form 10-Q.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2022 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, such controls.
PART II
ITEM 1.
From time to time, we are a party to legal actions that are routine and incidental to our business. Given the nature, scope and complexity of the extensive legal and regulatory landscape applicable to our business, including laws and regulations governing consumer protections, fair lending, fair labor, privacy, information security and anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism laws, we, like all banking organizations, are subject to heightened legal and regulatory compliance and litigation risk. However, based upon available information and in consultation with legal counsel, management is of the opinion that no proceedings exist, either individually or in the aggregate, which, if determined adversely, would have a material adverse effect on our financial statements.
ITEM 1A.
There were no material changes from the risks disclosed in the Risk Factors section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December, 31, 2021.
ITEM 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On September 5, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase plan authorizing the repurchase of up to 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. On March 13, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 500,000 share expansion and on November 2, 2020, approved a 750,000 share expansion to the existing stock repurchase plan, for a total of 1,750,000 shares authorized under the plan. The September 2019 repurchase plan expired on September 5, 2021. On October 28, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a new repurchase plan that authorizes up to 750,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. Stock repurchases under the new repurchase plan will take place pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Plan with pricing and purchasing parameters established by management. The Company may repurchase shares of common stock on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions at times and prices considered appropriate, at the discretion of the Company, and subject to its assessment of alternative uses of capital, stock trading price, general market conditions and regulatory factors. The stock repurchase plans do not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares and will continue in effect until terminated by the Board of Directors of the Company. Shares of common stock repurchased under these plans will be retired subsequent to acquisition. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, there were no shares purchased under the Company’s repurchase plan.
ITEM 6.
| Employment Agreement dated March 30, 2022 between the Company and Thomas L. Travis (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 5, 2022) |
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| Employment Agreement dated March 30, 2022 between the Company and John T. Phillips (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 5, 2022) |
| Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
| Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
| Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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101.INS | XBRL Instance Document. |
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101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. |
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101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. |
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101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. |
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101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document. |
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101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. |
* This exhibit is furnished herewith and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| BANK7 CORP. | |
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DATED: | May 13, 2022 | By: /s/ Thomas L. Travis | |
| | Thomas L. Travis | |
| | President and Chief Executive Officer | |
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DATED: | May 13, 2022 | By: /s/ Kelly J. Harris | |
| | Kelly J. Harris | |
| | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
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