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, 2022.
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 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 June 30, 2023, we had total assets of $1.68 billion, gross loans of $1.28 billion, total deposits of $1.51 billion and total shareholders’ equity of $161.8 million.
Results of Operations
Performance Summary. For the second quarter of 2023, we reported a pre-tax income of $12.9 million, compared to pre-tax income of $9.3 million for the second quarter of 2022. For the first six months of 2023, we reported a pre-tax income of $25.5 million, compared to pre-tax income of $17.5 million for the same period in 2022. For the second quarter of 2023, interest income increased by $13.4 million, or 80.2%, compared to the second quarter of 2022. For the first six months of 2023, interest income increased by $25.8 million, or 81.7%, compared to the same period in 2022. For the second quarter of 2023, average total loans were $1.28 billion with loan yields of 8.40% as compared to average total loans of $1.09 billion with loan yields of 5.80% for the second quarter of 2022. For the first six months of 2023, average total loans were $1.28 billion with loan yields of 8.25% as compared to average total loans of $1.05 billion with loan yields of 5.80% for the same period in 2022.
Our provision for credit losses for the second quarter of 2023 was $1.0 million, compared to $219,000 for the second period of 2022. Our provision for credit losses for the first six months of 2023 was $1.5 million, compared to $495,000 for the same period in 2022.
Return on average equity was 25.02% for the second quarter of 2023, as compared to 21.67% for the second quarter of 2022. Return on average equity was 25.42% for first six months of 2023, as compared to 20.52% for the same period in 2022.
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 June 30, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
| | 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 | | $ | 174,920 | | | $ | 2,371 | | | | 5.44 | % | | $ | 130,961 | | | $ | 262 | | | | 0.81 | % |
Debt securities, taxable | | | 153,424 | | | | 701 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 174,583 | | | | 571 | | | | 1.31 | |
Debt securities, tax exempt(1) | | | 19,744 | | | | 85 | | | | 1.73 | | | | 22,244 | | | | 85 | | | | 1.53 | |
Loans held for sale | | | 68 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 279 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total loans(2) | | | 1,283,341 | | | | 26,885 | | | | 8.40 | | | | 1,090,053 | | | | 15,754 | | | | 5.80 | |
Total interest-earning assets | | | 1,631,497 | | | $ | 30,042 | | | | 7.39 | | | | 1,418,120 | | | | 16,672 | | | | 4.72 | |
Noninterest-earning assets | | | 25,050 | | | | | | | | | | | | 25,341 | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 1,656,547 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,443,461 | | | | | | | | | |
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Funding sources: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-bearing liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Transaction accounts | | $ | 817,819 | | | | 6,860 | | | | 3.36 | % | | $ | 693,619 | | | | 555 | | | | 0.32 | % |
Time deposits | | | 265,396 | | | | 2,684 | | | | 4.06 | | | | 183,494 | | | | 323 | | | | 0.71 | |
Total interest-bearing deposits | | | 1,083,215 | | | | 9,544 | | | | 3.53 | | | | 877,113 | | | | 878 | | | | 0.40 | |
Total interest-bearing liabilities | | $ | 1,083,215 | | | | 9,544 | | | | 3.53 | | | $ | 877,113 | | | | 878 | | | | 0.40 | |
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Noninterest-bearing liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Noninterest-bearing deposits | | $ | 403,207 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 429,388 | | | | | | | | | |
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities | | | 12,180 | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,925 | | | | | | | | | |
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities | | | 415,387 | | | | | | | | | | | | 436,313 | | | | | | | | | |
Shareholders' equity | | | 157,945 | | | | | | | | | | | | 130,035 | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | | $ | 1,656,547 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,443,461 | | | | | | | | | |
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Net interest income | | | | | | $ | 20,498 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 15,794 | | | | | |
Net interest spread | | | | | | | | | | | 3.85 | % | | | | | | | | | | | 4.32 | % |
Net interest margin | | | | | | | | | | | 5.04 | % | | | | | | | | | | | 4.47 | % |
(1) | Taxable-equivalent yield of 2.29% as of June 30, 2023, applying a 24.5% effective tax rate |
(2) | Non-accrual loans of $7.3 million and $9.5 million as of June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, respectively, are included in loans. |
For the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022:
| - | Interest income on total loans totaled $26.9 million, an increase of $11.1 million or 70.7%, due to an increase in average loans of $193.3 million, or 17.7%, and increased loan yields; |
| - | Loan yields totaled 8.40% compared to 5.80% for the same period in 2022, primarily due to the continued fed rate hikes; |
| - | Interest income on debt securities totaled $786,000, an increase of $130,000 or 19.8%, as a result of debt securities purchased during the first quarter of 2022; |
| - | Net interest margin for the second quarter of 2023 was 5.04% compared to 4.47% for the second quarter of 2022. |
| | Net Interest Margin | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
| | 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 | | $ | 154,896 | | | $ | 3,606 | | | | 4.69 | % | | $ | 159,157 | | | $ | 348 | | | | 0.44 | % |
Debt securities, taxable | | | 153,478 | | | | 1,407 | | | | 1.85 | | | | 132,086 | | | | 935 | | | | 1.43 | |
Debt securities, tax exempt(1) | | | 20,030 | | | | 172 | | | | 1.73 | | | | 22,487 | | | | 183 | | | | 1.64 | |
Loans held for sale | | | 56 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 383 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total loans(2) | | | 1,277,245 | | | | 52,237 | | | | 8.25 | | | | 1,047,220 | | | | 30,131 | | | | 5.80 | |
Total interest-earning assets | | | 1,605,705 | | | | 57,422 | | | | 7.21 | | | | 1,361,333 | | | | 31,597 | | | | 4.68 | |
Noninterest-earning assets | | | 24,299 | | | | | | | | | | | | 24,506 | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 1,630,004 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,385,839 | | | | | | | | | |
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Funding sources: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-bearing liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Transaction accounts | | $ | 810,736 | | | | 12,612 | | | | 3.14 | % | | $ | 667,159 | | | | 1,012 | | | | 0.31 | % |
Time deposits | | | 239,720 | | | | 4,306 | | | | 3.62 | | | | 176,587 | | | | 583 | | | | 0.67 | |
Total interest-bearing deposits | | | 1,050,456 | | | | 16,918 | | | | 3.25 | | | | 843,746 | | | | 1,595 | | | | 0.38 | |
Total interest-bearing liabilities | | | 1,050,456 | | | | 16,918 | | | | 3.25 | | | | 843,746 | | | | 1,595 | | | | 0.38 | |
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Noninterest-bearing liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Noninterest-bearing deposits | | | 414,383 | | | | | | | | | | | | 405,674 | | | | | | | | | |
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities | | | 11,659 | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,615 | | | | | | | | | |
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities | | | 426,042 | | | | | | | | | | | | 412,289 | | | | | | | | | |
Shareholders' equity | | | 153,506 | | | | | | | | | | | | 129,804 | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | | $ | 1,630,004 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,385,839 | | | | | | | | | |
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Net interest income | | | | | | $ | 40,504 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 30,002 | | | | | |
Net interest spread | | | | | | | | | | | 3.96 | % | | | | | | | | | | | 4.30 | % |
Net interest margin | | | | | | | | | | | 5.09 | % | | | | | | | | | | | 4.44 | % |
(1) | Taxable-equivalent yield of 2.27% as of June 30, 2023, applying a 24.0% effective tax rate |
(2) | Non-accrual loans of $7.3 million and $9.5 million as of June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, respectively, are included in loans. |
For the first six months of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022:
| - | Interest income on total loans totaled $52.2 million, an increase of $22.1 million or 73.4%, due to an increase in average loans of $230 million, or 22.0%, and increased loan yields; |
| - | Loan yields totaled 8.25% compared to 5.80% for the same period in 2022, primarily due to the continued fed rate hikes; |
| - | Interest income on debt securities totaled $1.6 million an increase of $461,000 or 41.2%, as a result of debt securities purchased during the first quarter of 2022; and |
| - | Net interest margin for the first six months of 2023 was 5.09% compared to 4.44% for the same period in 2022. |
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 June 30, 2023 vs 2022 | |
| | Change due to: | | | | |
| | Volume(1) | | | Rate(1) | | | Interest Variance | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Increase (decrease) in interest income: | | | | | | | | | |
Short-term investments | | $ | 89 | | | $ | 2,020 | | | $ | 2,109 | |
Debt securities | | | (168 | ) | | | 298 | | | | 130 | |
Total loans | | | 2,795 | | | | 8,336 | | | | 11,131 | |
Total increase (decrease) in interest income | | | 2,716 | | | | 10,654 | | | | 13,370 | |
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Increase (decrease) in interest expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Transaction accounts | | | 99 | | | | 6,206 | | | | 6,305 | |
Time deposits | | | 145 | | | | 2,216 | | | | 2,361 | |
Total interest-bearing deposits | | | 244 | | | | 8,422 | | | | 8,666 | |
Total increase (decrease) in interest expense | | | 244 | | | | 8,422 | | | | 8,666 | |
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Increase (Decrease) in net interest income | | $ | 2,472 | | | $ | 2,232 | | | $ | 4,704 | |
| | Analysis of Changes in Interest Income and Expenses | |
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 vs 2022 | |
| | Change due to: | | | | |
| | Volume(1) | | | Rate(1) | | | Interest Variance | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Increase (decrease) in interest income: | | | | | | | | | |
Short-term investments | | $ | (9 | ) | | $ | 3,267 | | | $ | 3,258 | |
Debt securities | | | 288 | | | | 173 | | | | 461 | |
Total loans | | | 6,616 | | | | 15,490 | | | | 22,106 | |
Total increase (decrease) in interest income | | | 6,895 | | | | 18,930 | | | | 25,825 | |
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Increase (decrease) in interest expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Transaction accounts | | | 221 | | | | 11,379 | | | | 11,600 | |
Time deposits | | | 210 | | | | 3,513 | | | | 3,723 | |
Total interest-bearing deposits | | | 431 | | | | 14,892 | | | | 15,323 | |
Total increase (decrease) in interest expense | | | 431 | | | | 14,892 | | | | 15,323 | |
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Increase (Decrease) in net interest income | | $ | 6,464 | | | $ | 4,038 | | | $ | 10,502 | |
(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.
Securities
Our investment portfolio consists entirely of securities classified as available for sale. As a result, the carrying values of our investment securities are adjusted for unrealized gain or loss, and any gain or loss is reported on an after-tax basis as a component of other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity.
We evaluate our available for sale securities portfolio on a quarterly basis for potential credit-related impairment. We assess potential credit impairment by comparing the fair value of a debt security to its amortized cost basis. If the fair value of a debt security is greater than the amortized cost basis, no impairment is recognized. If the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis, we review the factors to determine if the impairment is credit-related or noncredit-related. For debt securities we intend to sell or are more likely than not required to sell, before the recovery of their amortized cost basis, the difference between fair value and amortized cost is impaired and is recognized through earnings. For debt securities we do not intend to sell or are more likely than not required to sell, prior to expected recovery of amortized cost basis, the credit portion of the impairment is recognized through earnings, with a corresponding entry to an allowance for credit losses, and the noncredit portion is recognized through accumulated other comprehensive income.
The following table summarizes the maturity distribution schedule with corresponding weighted average taxable equivalent yields of the debt securities portfolio at June 30, 2023. 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 June 30, 2023 | |
| | Within One Year | | | After One Year But Within Five Years | | | After Five Years But Within Ten Years | | | After Ten Years | | | Total | |
| | Amount |
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| Yield * | | | Amount |
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| | Amount | | | Yield * |
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| Yield * | |
| Amount | |
| Yield * | |
Available-for-sale | | (Dollars in thousands) | |
U.S. Federal agencies | | $ | 35 | | | | 2.43 | % | | $ | 119 | | | | 2.88 | % | | $ | - | | | | 0 | % | | $ | - | | | | 0 | % | | $ | 154 | | | | 2.78 | % |
Mortgage-backed securities | | | - | | | | 3.72 | | | | 10,025 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 3,055 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 22,901 | | | | 1.69 | | | | 35,981 | | | | 1.57 | |
State and political subdivisions | | | 2,738 | | | | 1.66 | | | | 14,356 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 9,363 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 274 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 26,731 | | | | 1.37 | |
U.S. Treasuries | | | 97,430 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 1,774 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 3,475 | | | | 1.11 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 102,679 | | | | 1.18 | |
Corporate debt securities | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,378 | | | | 3.36 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,378 | | | | 3.36 | |
Total | | $ | 100,203 | | | | 1.20 | % | | $ | 26,274 | | | | 1.25 | % | | $ | 20,271 | | | | 1.86 | % | | $ | 23,175 | | | | 1.69 | % | | $ | 169,923 | | | | 1.36 | % |
Percentage of total | | | 58.97 | % | | | | | | | 15.46 | % | | | | | | | 11.93 | % | | | | | | | 13.64 | % | | | | | | | 100.00 | % | | | | |
*Yield is on a taxable-equivalent basis using 21% tax rate
Provision for Credit Losses
Credit risk is inherent in the business of making loans. We establish an Allowance for credit losses (“Allowance”) through charges to earnings, which are shown in the statements of income as the provision for credit losses. Specifically identifiable and quantifiable known losses are charged off against the Allowance. The provision for credit 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 Credit and Lease Losses” and see Note (1) for discussion of methodology changes in the allowance related to implementation of ASC 326. This has the effect of creating variability in the amount and frequency of charges to our earnings. The provision for credit 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 1.28% at June 30, 2023 and 1.16% at December 31, 2022.
Noninterest Income
Noninterest income for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $794,000 compared to $692,000 for the same period in 2022, an increase of $102,000, or 14.7%. The following table sets forth the major components of our noninterest income for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
| | For the Three Months Ended | |
| | June 30, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | $ Increase (Decrease) | | | % Increase (Decrease) | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Noninterest income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage lending income | | $ | 112 | | | $ | 95 | | | $ | 17 | | | | 17.89 | % |
Gain (Loss) on sales of available-for-sale debt securities | | | (7 | ) | | | 10 | | | | (17 | ) | | | -170.00 | % |
Service charges on deposit accounts | | | 199 | | | | 219 | | | | (20 | ) | | | -9.13 | % |
Other income and fees | | | 490 | | | | 368 | | | | 122 | | | | 33.15 | % |
Total noninterest income | | $ | 794 | | | $ | 692 | | | $ | 102 | | | | 14.74 | % |
Noninterest income for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $1.5 million compared to $1.4 million for the same period in 2022, an increase of $99,000, or 7.2%. The following table sets forth the major components of our noninterest income for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
| | For the Six Months Ended | |
| | June 30, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | $ Increase (Decrease) | | | % Increase (Decrease) | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Noninterest income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage lending income | | $ | 166 | | | $ | 261 | | | $ | (95 | ) | | | -36.40 | % |
Gain (Loss) on sales of available-for-sale debt securities | | | (8 | ) | | | (117 | ) | | | 109 | | | | -93.16 | % |
Service charges on deposit accounts | | | 434 | | | | 468 | | | | (34 | ) | | | -7.26 | % |
Other income and fees | | | 874 | | | | 755 | | | | 119 | | | | 15.76 | % |
Total noninterest income | | $ | 1,466 | | | $ | 1,367 | | | $ | 99 | | | | 7.24 | % |
Noninterest Expense
Noninterest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $7.4 million compared to $7.0 million for the same period in 2022, an increase of $414,000, or 6.0%. The following table sets forth the major components of our noninterest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
| | For the Three Months Ended | |
| | June 30, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | $ Increase (Decrease) | | | % Increase (Decrease) | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Noninterest expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Salaries and employee benefits | | $ | 4,709 | | | $ | 4,126 | | | $ | 583 | | | | 14.13 | % |
Furniture and equipment | | | 251 | | | | 386 | | | | (135 | ) | | | -34.97 | % |
Occupancy | | | 599 | | | | 571 | | | | 28 | | | | 4.90 | % |
Data and item processing | | | 469 | | | | 559 | | | | (90 | ) | | | -16.10 | % |
Accounting, marketing, and legal fees | | | 179 | | | | 209 | | | | (30 | ) | | | -14.35 | % |
Regulatory assessments | | | 339 | | | | 226 | | | | 113 | | | | 50.00 | % |
Advertising and public relations | | | 52 | | | | 121 | | | | (69 | ) | | | -57.02 | % |
Travel, lodging and entertainment | | | 110 | | | | 74 | | | | 36 | | | | 48.65 | % |
Other expense | | | 669 | | | | 691 | | | | (22 | ) | | | -3.18 | % |
Total noninterest expense | | $ | 7,377 | | | $ | 6,963 | | | $ | 414 | | | | 5.95 | % |
Salaries and employee benefits totaled $4.7 million for the second quarter of 2023 compared to $4.1 million for the same period in 2022, an increase of $583,000 or 14.1%. This increase was attributable to overall increases in compensation to remain competitive.
Noninterest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $15.0 million compared to $13.4 million for the same period in 2022, an increase of $1.6 million, or 12.3%. The following table sets forth the major components of our noninterest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
| | For the Six Months Ended | |
| | June 30, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | $ Increase (Decrease) | | | % Increase (Decrease) | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Noninterest expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Salaries and employee benefits | | $ | 9,389 | | | $ | 8,152 | | | $ | 1,237 | | | | 15.17 | % |
Furniture and equipment | | | 500 | | | | 744 | | | | (244 | ) | | | -32.80 | % |
Occupancy | | | 1,318 | | | | 1,122 | | | | 196 | | | | 17.47 | % |
Data and item processing | | | 856 | | | | 946 | | | | (90 | ) | | | -9.51 | % |
Accounting, marketing, and legal fees | | | 478 | | | | 442 | | | | 36 | | | | 8.14 | % |
Regulatory assessments | | | 734 | | | | 422 | | | | 312 | | | | 73.93 | % |
Advertising and public relations | | | 200 | | | | 231 | | | | (31 | ) | | | -13.42 | % |
Travel, lodging and entertainment | | | 171 | | | | 122 | | | | 49 | | | | 40.16 | % |
Other expense | | | 1,381 | | | | 1,202 | | | | 179 | | | | 14.89 | % |
Total noninterest expense | | $ | 15,027 | | | $ | 13,383 | | | $ | 1,644 | | | | 12.28 | % |
Salaries and employee benefits totaled $9.4 million for the first six months of 2023 compared to $8.2 million for the same period in 2022, an increase of $1.2 million or 15.2%. This increase was attributable to overall increases in compensation to remain competitive.
Financial Condition
The following discussion of our financial condition compares June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
Total Assets
Total assets increased $97.1 million, or 6.1%, to $1.68 billion as of June 30, 2023, compared to $1.58 billion as of December 31, 2022. The increase in total assets is primarily attributable to continued organic growth within our major metropolitan markets in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Texas.
Loan Portfolio
The following table presents the balance and associated percentage of each major category in our loan portfolio as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
| | As of June 30, | | | As of December 31 | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
| | Amount | | | % of Total | | | Amount | | | % of Total | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Construction & development | | $ | 123,825 | | | | 9.7 | % | | $ | 163,203 | | | | 12.8 | % |
1-4 family real estate | | | 88,026 | | | | 6.9 | % | | | 76,928 | | | | 6.0 | % |
Commercial real estate - other | | | 487,850 | | | | 38.1 | % | | | 439,001 | | | | 34.5 | % |
Total commercial real estate | | | 699,701 | | | | 54.7 | % | | | 679,132 | | | | 53.3 | % |
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Commercial & industrial | | | 503,749 | | | | 39.4 | % | | | 513,011 | | | | 40.3 | % |
Agricultural | | | 60,204 | | | | 4.7 | % | | | 66,145 | | | | 5.2 | % |
Consumer | | | 15,185 | | | | 1.2 | % | | | 14,949 | | | | 1.2 | % |
Gross loans | | | 1,278,839 | | | | 100.0 | % | | | 1,273,237 | | | | 100.0 | % |
Less: unearned income, net | | | (2,557 | ) | | | | | | | (2,781 | ) | | | | |
Total Loans, net of unearned income | | | 1,276,282 | | | | | | | | 1,270,456 | | | | | |
Less: Allowance for credit losses | | | (16,377 | ) | | | | | | | (14,734 | ) | | | | |
Net loans | | $ | 1,259,905 | | | | | | | $ | 1,255,722 | | | | | |
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 June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, our gross loans were $1.28 billion and $1.27 billion, respectively. Included in the commercial & industrial loan balances at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, are $2.0 million and $2.6 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 June 30, 2023 | |
| | Due in One Year or Less | | | Due after One Year Through Five Years | | | Due after Five Years Through Fifteen Years | | | Due after Fifteen Years | | | | |
| | Fixed Rate | | | Adjustable Rate | | | Fixed Rate | | | Adjustable Rate | | | Fixed Rate | | | Adjustable Rate | | | Fixed Rate | | | Adjustable Rate |
|
| Total | |
| (Dollars in thousands) | |
Construction & development | | $ | 6,040 | | | $ | 75,349 | | | $ | 9,171 | | | $ | 31,787 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 856 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 622 | | | $ | 123,825 | |
1-4 family real estate | | | 8,074 | | | | 13,893 | | | | 35,402 | | | | 19,186 | | | | 300 | | | | 5,534 | | | | - | | | | 5,637 | | | | 88,026 | |
Commercial real estate - other | | | 22,042 | | | | 82,797 | | | | 126,638 | | | | 220,780 | | | | 142 | | | | 21,212 | | | | - | | | | 14,239 | | | | 487,850 | |
Total commercial real estate | | | 36,156 | | | | 172,039 | | | | 171,211 | | | | 271,753 | | | | 442 | | | | 27,602 | | | | - | | | | 20,498 | | | | 699,701 | |
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Commercial & industrial | | | 39,789 | | | | 256,930 | | | | 36,091 | | | | 156,342 | | | | 3,622 | | | | 10,351 | | | | - | | | | 624 | | | | 503,749 | |
Agricultural | | | 7,843 | | | | 27,667 | | | | 9,149 | | | | 11,544 | | | | 60 | | | | 1,036 | | | | - | | | | 2,905 | | | | 60,204 | |
Consumer | | | 2,362 | | | | 21 | | | | 5,849 | | | | 117 | | | | 686 | | | | 2,885 | | | | 81 | | | | 3,184 | | | | 15,185 | |
Gross loans | | $ | 86,150 | | | $ | 456,657 | | | $ | 222,300 | | | $ | 439,756 | | | $ | 4,810 | | | $ | 41,874 | | | $ | 81 | | | $ | 27,211 | | | $ | 1,278,839 | |
| | As of December 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 | | | | |
| | Fixed Rate | | | Adjustable Rate | | | Fixed Rate | | | Adjustable Rate | | | Fixed Rate | | | Adjustable Rate | | | Fixed Rate | | | Adjustable Rate | | | Total | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Construction & development | | $ | 11,749 | | | $ | 81,002 | | | $ | 7,556 | | | $ | 57,439 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,160 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,297 | | | $ | 163,203 | |
1-4 family real estate | | | 10,550 | | | | 12,664 | | | | 24,741 | | | | 15,782 | | | | 314 | | | | 6,606 | | | | - | | | | 6,271 | | | | 76,928 | |
Commercial real estate - other | | | 2,680 | | | | 59,870 | | | | 131,105 | | | | 207,819 | | | | 6,635 | | | | 17,146 | | | | - | | | | 13,746 | | | | 439,001 | |
Total commerical real estate | | | 24,979 | | | | 153,536 | | | | 163,402 | | | | 281,040 | | | | 6,949 | | | | 24,912 | | | | - | | | | 24,314 | | | | 679,132 | |
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Commercial & industrial | | | 43,823 | | | | 234,573 | | | | 60,275 | | | | 159,571 | | | | 3,745 | | | | 10,390 | | | | - | | | | 634 | | | | 513,011 | |
Agricultural | | | 1,798 | | | | 17,514 | | | | 8,767 | | | | 33,270 | | | | 469 | | | | 980 | | | | 140 | | | | 3,207 | | | | 66,145 | |
Consumer | | | 1,683 | | | | 22 | | | | 6,310 | | | | 156 | | | | 587 | | | | 2,860 | | | | 82 | | | | 3,249 | | | | 14,949 | |
Gross loans | | $ | 72,283 | | | $ | 405,645 | | | $ | 238,754 | | | $ | 474,037 | | | $ | 11,750 | | | $ | 39,142 | | | $ | 222 | | | $ | 31,404 | | | $ | 1,273,237 | |
Allowance for Credit 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. See Note (1) for discussion of methodology changes to the allowance related to implementation of ASC 326.
The allowance was $16.4 million at June 30, 2023, compared to $14.7 million at December 31, 2022.
The following table provides an analysis of the activity in our allowance for the periods indicated:
| | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Balance at beginning of the period | | $ | 14,734 | | | $ | 10,316 | |
Impact of CECL adoption | | | 250 | | | | - | |
Provision for credit losses for loans | | | 1,409 | | | | 495 | |
Charge-offs: | | | | | | | | |
Construction & development | | | - | | | | - | |
1-4 family real estate | | | - | | | | - | |
Commercial real estate - other | | | - | | | | - | |
Commercial & industrial | | | - | | | | - | |
Agricultural | | | (7 | ) | | | - | |
Consumer | | | (16 | ) | | | (6 | ) |
Total charge-offs | | | (23 | ) | | | (6 | ) |
Recoveries: | | | | | | | | |
Construction & development | | | - | | | | - | |
1-4 family real estate | | | - | | | | - | |
Commercial real estate - other | | | - | | | | - | |
Commercial & industrial | | | - | | | | - | |
Agricultural | | | 2 | | | | - | |
Consumer | | | 5 | | | | 14 | |
Total recoveries | | | 7 | | | | 14 | |
Net recoveries (charge-offs) | | | (16 | ) | | | 8 | |
Balance at end of the period | | $ | 16,377 | | | $ | 10,819 | |
Net recoveries (charge-offs) to average loans | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
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 June 30, | | | As of December 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
| | Amount | | | Percent | | | Amount | | | Percent | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Construction & development | | $ | 1,592 | | | | 9.7 | % | | $ | 1,889 | | | | 12.8 | % |
1-4 family real estate | | | 1,116 | | | | 6.8 | % | | | 890 | | | | 6.0 | % |
Commercial real estate - Other | | | 6,089 | | | | 37.2 | % | | | 5,080 | | | | 34.5 | % |
Commercial & industrial | | | 6,712 | | | | 41.0 | % | | | 5,937 | | | | 40.3 | % |
Agricultural | | | 601 | | | | 3.7 | % | | | 765 | | | | 5.2 | % |
Consumer | | | 267 | | | | 1.6 | % | | | 173 | | | | 1.2 | % |
Total | | $ | 16,377 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 14,734 | | | | 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. 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 or operation 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.
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 June 30, 2023 | | | As of December 31, 2022 | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Nonaccrual loans | | $ | 7,290 | | | $ | 8,039 | |
Accruing loans 90 or more days past due | | | 9,975 | | | | 9,941 | |
Total nonperforming assets | | $ | 17,265 | | | $ | 17,980 | |
Ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.42 | % |
Ratio of nonaccrual loans to total loans | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.63 | % |
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans | | | 1.28 | % | | | 1.16 | % |
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans | | | 224.65 | % | | | 183.28 | % |
Ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.13 | % |
The following tables present an aging analysis of loans as of the dates indicated.
As of June 30, 2023 | |
| | 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 | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 123,825 | | | $ | 123,825 | |
1-4 family real estate | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 88,026 | | | | 88,026 | |
Commercial real estate | | | 140 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 140 | | | | 487,710 | | | | 487,850 | |
Commercial & industrial | | | 17 | | | | - | | | | 9,894 | | | | 9,894 | | | | 9,911 | | | | 493,838 | | | | 503,749 | |
Agricultural | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 60,204 | | | | 60,204 | |
Consumer | | | - | | | | 28 | | | | 81 | | | | 81 | | | | 109 | | | | 15,076 | | | | 15,185 | |
Total | | $ | 157 | | | $ | 28 | | | $ | 9,975 | | | $ | 9,975 | | | $ | 10,160 | | | $ | 1,268,679 | | | $ | 1,278,839 | |
As of December 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 | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 163,203 | | | $ | 163,203 | |
1-4 family real estate | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 76,928 | | | | 76,928 | |
Commercial real estate | | | - | | | | 617 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 617 | | | | 438,384 | | | | 439,001 | |
Commercial & industrial | | | 21 | | | | - | | | | 9,923 | | | | 9,923 | | | | 9,944 | | | | 503,067 | | | | 513,011 | |
Agricultural | | | 4 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4 | | | | 66,141 | | | | 66,145 | |
Consumer | | | 291 | | | | 82 | | | | 22 | | | | 18 | | | | 395 | | | | 14,554 | | | | 14,949 | |
Total | | $ | 316 | | | $ | 699 | | | $ | 9,945 | | | $ | 9,941 | | | $ | 10,960 | | | $ | 1,262,277 | | | $ | 1,273,237 | |
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.
Subsequent to the close of the quarter, a borrower filed for bankruptcy with the intention of liquidating. The borrow remains current and management continues to monitor it closely.
Outstanding loan balances categorized by internal risk grades as of the periods indicated are summarized as follows:
| | As of June 30, 2023 | |
| | Pass | | | Watch | | | Special mention | | | Substandard | | | Total | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Construction & development | | $ | 123,028 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 797 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 123,825 | |
1-4 family real estate | | | 88,026 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 88,026 | |
Commercial real estate - Other | | | 473,098 | | | | - | | | | 14,612 | | | | 140 | | | | 487,850 | |
Commercial & industrial | | | 478,101 | | | | - | | | | 6,300 | | | | 19,348 | | | | 503,749 | |
Agricultural | | | 59,987 | | | | 217 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 60,204 | |
Consumer | | | 15,076 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 109 | | | | 15,185 | |
Total | | $ | 1,237,316 | | | $ | 217 | | | $ | 21,709 | | | $ | 19,597 | | | $ | 1,278,839 | |
| | As of December 31, 2022 | |
| | Pass | | | Watch | | | Special mention | | | Substandard | | | Total | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Construction & development | | $ | 163,203 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 163,203 | |
1-4 family real estate | | | 76,928 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 76,928 | |
Commercial real estate - Other | | | 397,295 | | | | 14,976 | | | | 24,747 | | | | 1,983 | | | | 439,001 | |
Commercial & industrial | | | 493,412 | | | | - | | | | 584 | | | | 19,015 | | | | 513,011 | |
Agricultural | | | 65,857 | | | | 288 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 66,145 | |
Consumer | | | 14,927 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 22 | | | | 14,949 | |
Total | | $ | 1,211,622 | | | $ | 15,264 | | | $ | 25,331 | | | $ | 21,020 | | | $ | 1,273,237 | |
Deposits
We gather deposits primarily through our twelve 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 June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were $1.51 billion and $1.43 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.
| | As of June 30, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
| | Amount | | | Percentage of Total | | | Amount | | | Percentage of Total | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Noninterest-bearing demand | | $ | 397,588 | | | | 26.4 | % | | $ | 439,409 | | | | 30.8 | % |
Interest-bearing transaction deposits | | | 690,849 | | | | 45.8 | % | | | 669,852 | | | | 46.7 | % |
Savings deposits | | | 124,110 | | | | 8.2 | % | | | 136,537 | | | | 9.6 | % |
Time deposits ($250,000 or less) | | | 212,689 | | | | 14.1 | % | | | 140,929 | | | | 9.9 | % |
Time deposits (more than $250,000) | | | 82,989 | | | | 5.5 | % | | | 42,573 | | | | 3.0 | % |
Total interest-bearing deposits | | | 1,110,637 | | | | 73.6 | % | | | 989,891 | | | | 69.2 | % |
Total deposits | | $ | 1,508,225 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 1,429,300 | | | | 100.0 | % |
The following tables set forth the maturity of time deposits as of the dates indicated below:
| | As of June 30, 2023 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) | | $ | 75,460 | | | $ | 64,745 | | | $ | 57,468 | | | $ | 15,016 | | | $ | 212,689 | |
Time deposits (more than $250,000) | | | 4,063 | | | | 24,449 | | | | 32,385 | | | | 22,092 | | | | 82,989 | |
Total time deposits | | $ | 79,523 | | | $ | 89,194 | | | $ | 89,853 | | | $ | 37,108 | | | $ | 295,678 | |
| | As of December 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) | | $ | 58,184 | | | $ | 25,333 | | | $ | 38,844 | | | $ | 18,568 | | | $ | 140,929 | |
Time deposits (more than $250,000) | | | 12,292 | | | | 5,579 | | | | 17,001 | | | | 7,701 | | | | 42,573 | |
Total time deposits | | $ | 70,476 | | | $ | 30,912 | | | $ | 55,845 | | | $ | 26,269 | | | $ | 183,502 | |
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 June 30, 2023, 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 $159.0 million as of June 30, 2023 and $129.2 million as of December 31, 2022.
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 June 30, 2023, 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 June 30, 2023 that management believes would change this classification. The table below presents our applicable capital requirements, as well as our capital ratios as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. 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 June 30, 2023, 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 June 30, 2023 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | $ | 177,186 | | | | 13.09 | % | | $ | 142,143 | | | | 10.50 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 177,186 | | | | 13.10 | % | | | 142,037 | | | | 10.50 | % | | $ | 135,273 | | | | 10.00 | % |
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | | 160,808 | | | | 11.88 | % | | | 115,068 | | | | 8.50 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 160,808 | | | | 11.89 | % | | | 114,982 | | | | 8.50 | % | | | 108,218 | | | | 8.00 | % |
CET 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | | 160,808 | | | | 11.88 | % | | | 94,762 | | | | 7.00 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 160,808 | | | | 11.89 | % | | | 94,691 | | | | 7.00 | % | | | 87,928 | | | | 6.50 | % |
Tier 1 capital (to average assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | | 160,808 | | | | 9.71 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 160,808 | | | | 9.71 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 82,811 | | | | 5.00 | % |
| | Actual | | | With Capital Conservation Buffer | | | Minimum to be "Well-Capitalized" Under Prompt Corrective Action | |
| | Amount | | | Ratio | | | Amount | | | Ratio | | | Amount | | | Ratio | |
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As of December 31, 2022 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | $ | 158,158 | | | | 12.41 | % | | $ | 133,862 | | | | 10.50 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 158,158 | | | | 12.42 | % | | | 133,756 | | | | 10.50 | % | | $ | 127,387 | | | | 10.00 | % |
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | | 143,424 | | | | 11.25 | % | | | 108,365 | | | | 8.50 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 143,424 | | | | 11.26 | % | | | 108,279 | | | | 8.50 | % | | | 101,909 | | | | 8.00 | % |
CET 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | | 143,424 | | | | 11.25 | % | | | 89,241 | | | | 7.00 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 143,424 | | | | 11.26 | % | | | 89,171 | | | | 7.00 | % | | | 82,801 | | | | 6.50 | % |
Tier 1 capital (to average assets) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company | | | 143,424 | | | | 9.19 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | | 143,424 | | | | 9.18 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 78,111 | | | | 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 $17.7 million as of June 30, 2023 to $161.8 million, compared to $144.1 million as of December 31, 2022.
Contractual Obligations
The following tables contain supplemental information regarding our total contractual obligations as of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022:
| | Payments Due as of June 30, 2023 | |
| | Within One Year | | | One to Three Years | | | Three to Five Years | | | After Five Years | | | Total | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Deposits without a stated maturity | | $ | 1,212,547 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,212,547 | |
Time deposits | | | 258,570 | | | | 35,344 | | | | 1,764 | | | | - | | | | 295,678 | |
Operating lease commitments | | | 380 | | | | 768 | | | | 369 | | | | 1,088 | | | | 2,605 | |
Total contractual obligations | | $ | 1,471,497 | | | $ | 36,112 | | | $ | 2,133 | | | $ | 1,088 | | | $ | 1,510,830 | |
| | Payments Due as of December 31, 2022 | |
| | Within One Year | | | One to Three Years | | | Three to Five Years | | | After Five Years | | | Total | |
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Deposits without a stated maturity | | $ | 1,245,798 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,245,798 | |
Time deposits | | | 157,233 | | | | 26,002 | | | | 267 | | | | - | | | | 183,502 | |
Operating lease commitments | | | 532 | | | | 815 | | | | 453 | | | | 530 | | | | 2,330 | |
Total contractual obligations | | $ | 1,403,563 | | | $ | 26,817 | | | $ | 720 | | | $ | 530 | | | $ | 1,431,630 | |
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.
| | June 30, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
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Commitments to extend credit | | $ | 236,486 | | | $ | 198,027 | |
Standby letters of credit | | | 2,153 | | | | 1,043 | |
Total | | $ | 238,639 | | | $ | 199,070 | |
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.
Effective January 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, Financial Instrument – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments related to the impairment of financial instruments. This guidance, commonly referred to as Current Expected Credit Loss (“CECL”), changes impairment recognition to a model that is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. The allowance for credit losses is considered a critical accounting policy and a critical accounting estimate. The allowance for credit losses is established for current expected credit losses on the Company’s loan portfolio, including unfunded credit commitments. Prior to January 1, 2023, the allowance for credit losses was established based on an incurred loss model. Upon the adoption of CECL, certain loan classification and segmentation categories were changed to align with the requirements of the standard and more effectively model the CECL estimate. The updated CECL segmentation is reflected in the disclosures beginning January 1, 2023, and prior period classifications have been adjusted to reflect CECL segmentations. Results from periods prior to January 1, 2023, are presented using the previously applicable GAAP. For more information see Note 1 and Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements contained in this report.
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 June 30, 2023.
Allowance for Credit 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 $1.2 million and goodwill, net of accumulated amortization, totaled $8.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to intangible assets of $1.3 million and goodwill of $8.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
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
Interest Rate Sensitivity and Market Risk
As a financial institution, our primary component of market risk is interest rate volatility. Our financial management policy provides management with the guidelines for effective funds management, and we have established a measurement system for monitoring our net interest rate sensitivity position. We have historically managed our sensitivity position within our established guidelines.
Fluctuations in interest rates will ultimately impact both the level of income and expense recorded on most of our assets and liabilities, and the market value of all interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, other than those which have a short term to maturity. Interest rate risk is the potential of economic losses due to future interest rate changes. These economic losses can be reflected as a loss of future net interest income and/or a loss of current fair market values. The objective is to measure the effect on net interest income and to adjust the balance sheet to minimize the inherent risk while at the same time maximizing income.
We manage our exposure to interest rates by structuring our balance sheet in the ordinary course of business. We do not enter into instruments such as leveraged derivatives, financial options or financial future contracts to mitigate interest rate risk from specific transactions. Based upon the nature of our operations, we are not subject to foreign exchange or commodity price risk. We do not own any trading assets.
Our exposure to interest rate risk is managed by the Asset/Liability Committee, or the ALCO Committee, in accordance with policies approved by the our board of directors. The ALCO Committee formulates strategies based on appropriate levels of interest rate risk. In determining the appropriate level of interest rate risk, the ALCO Committee considers the impact on earnings and capital on the current outlook on interest rates, potential changes in interest rates, regional economies, liquidity, business strategies and other factors. The ALCO Committee meets regularly to review, among other things, the sensitivity of assets and liabilities to interest rate changes, the book and market values of assets and liabilities, commitments to originate loans and the maturities of investments and borrowings. Additionally, the ALCO Committee reviews liquidity, cash flow flexibility, maturities of deposits and consumer and commercial deposit activity. Management employs methodologies to manage interest rate risk, which include an analysis of relationships between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and an interest rate shock simulation model.
We use interest rate risk simulation models and shock analyses to test the interest rate sensitivity of net interest income and fair value of equity, and the impact of changes in interest rates on other financial metrics. Contractual maturities and re-pricing opportunities of loans are incorporated in the model. The average lives of non-maturity deposit accounts are based on decay assumptions and are incorporated into the model. We utilize third-party experts to periodically evaluate the performance of our non-maturity deposit accounts to develop the decay assumptions. All of the assumptions used in our analyses are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the model cannot precisely measure future net interest income or precisely predict the impact of fluctuations in market interest rates on net interest income. Actual results will differ from the model’s simulated results due to timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes as well as changes in market conditions and the application and timing of various management strategies.
On a quarterly basis, we run various simulation models including a static balance sheet and dynamic growth balance sheet. These models test the impact on net interest income and fair value of equity from changes in market interest rates under various scenarios. Under the static model and dynamic growth models, rates are shocked instantaneously and ramped rates change over a 12-month and 24-month horizon based upon parallel and non-parallel yield curve shifts. Parallel shock scenarios assume instantaneous parallel movements in the yield curve compared to a flat yield curve scenario. Non-parallel simulation involves analysis of interest income and expense under various changes in the shape of the yield curve. Our internal policy regarding internal rate risk simulations currently specifies that for gradual parallel shifts of the yield curve, estimated net interest income at risk for the subsequent one-year period should not decline by more than 10% for a -100 basis point shift, 5% for a 100 basis point shift, 10% for a 200 basis point shift, 15% for a 300 basis point shift, and 20% for a 400 basis point shift.
The following table summarizes the simulated change in net interest income and fair value of equity over a 12-month horizon as of the dates indicated:
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| | | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
Change in Interest Rates (Basis Points) | | | Percent Change in Net Interest Income | | | Percent Change in Fair Value of Equity | | | Percent Change in Net Interest Income | | | Percent Change in Fair Value of Equity | |
+400 | | | | 22.87 | % | | | 19.76 | % | | | 13.41 | % | | | 20.90 | % |
+300 | | | | 18.48 | % | | | 18.73 | % | | | 9.96 | % | | | 20.13 | % |
+200 | | | | 14.05 | % | | | 17.60 | % | | | 6.50 | % | | | 19.17 | % |
+100 | | | | 9.56 | % | | | 16.41 | % | | | 2.99 | % | | | 18.04 | % |
Base | | | | 4.93 | % | | | 15.09 | % | | | -0.77 | % | | | 16.91 | % |
-100 | | | | -0.29 | % | | | 13.65 | % | | | -4.82 | % | | | 15.25 | % |
The results are primarily due to behavior of demand, money market and savings deposits during such rate fluctuations. We have found that, historically, interest rates on these deposits change more slowly than changes in the discount and fed funds rates. This assumption is incorporated into the simulation model and is generally not fully reflected in a gap analysis. The assumptions incorporated into the model are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the model cannot precisely measure future net interest income or precisely predict the impact of fluctuations in market interest rates on net interest income. Actual results will differ from the model’s simulated results due to timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes as well as changes in market conditions and the application and timing of various strategies.
Impact of Inflation
Our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. These require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering changes in the relative value of money over time due to inflation or recession.
Unlike many industrial companies, substantially all of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on our performance than the effects of general levels of inflation. Interest rates may not necessarily move in the same direction or in the same magnitude as the prices of goods and services. However, other operating expenses do reflect general levels of inflation.
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness as of June 30, 2023 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 June 30, 2023 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, such controls.
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
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.
In addition to the other information set forth in this Report, we refer you to Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC. Other than the risk factors set forth below, there have been no material changes in the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for December 31, 2022.
We have a concentration in commercial real estate lending that could cause our regulators to restrict our ability to grow.
As a part of their regulatory oversight, the federal regulators have issued guidance on Concentrations in Commercial Real Estate Lending, Sound Risk Management Practices, or the CRE Concentration Guidance, with respect to a financial institution’s concentrations in CRE lending activities. The CRE Concentration Guidance identifies certain concentration levels that, if exceeded, will expose the institution to additional supervisory analysis with regard to the institution’s CRE concentration risk. The CRE Concentration Guidance is designed to promote appropriate levels of capital and sound loan and risk management practices for institutions with a concentration of CRE loans. In general, the CRE Concentration Guidance establishes the following supervisory criteria as preliminary indications of possible CRE concentration risk: (1) the institution’s total construction, land development and other land loans represent 100% or more of total capital; or (2) total CRE loans as defined in this guidance, or Regulatory CRE, represent 300% or more of total capital, and the institution’s Regulatory CRE has increased by 50% or more during the prior 36-month period. Pursuant to the CRE Concentration Guidance, loans secured by owner occupied CRE are not included for purposes of the CRE concentration calculation.
As of June 30, 2023, our Regulatory CRE represented 276.55% of our total Bank capital and our construction, land development and other land loans represented 69.91% of our total Bank capital, as compared to 304.72% and 101.20% as of December 31, 2022, respectively. During the prior 36-month period, our Regulatory CRE has decreased 75.67%. We are actively working to manage our Regulatory CRE concentration, and we believe that our underwriting policies, management information systems, independent credit administration process, and monitoring of real estate loan concentrations are currently sufficient to address the CRE Concentration Guidance. We utilize enhanced CRE monitoring techniques as expected by banking regulators as our concentrations have approached or exceeded the regulatory guidance. Nevertheless, the Federal Reserve could become concerned about our CRE loan concentrations, and it could limit our ability to grow by restricting its approvals for the establishment or acquisition of branches, or approvals of mergers or other acquisition opportunities, or by requiring us to raise additional capital, reduce our loan concentrations or undertake other remedial actions.
Adverse developments affecting the banking industry, such as recent bank failures or concerns involving liquidity, may have material adverse effects on our operations.
Recent high-profile events impacting the banking industry during the first few months of 2023, have resulted in decreased confidence in the safety and soundness of regional and community banks among deposit customers, investors, and other counterparties. Additionally, these events have caused significant disruption, volatility and reduced valuations of equity and other securities of banks in the capital markets. These events occurred during a period of rapidly rising interest rates, which, among other things, has resulted in unrealized losses in our available for sale debt securities portfolio and increased competition for bank deposits. These events could lead to increases in our interest expense, as it has raised and may continue to raise interest rates paid to depositors in order to compete with other banks, and in an effort to replace deposits, seek borrowings which carry higher interest rates.
Recent bank failures have caused concern and uncertainty regarding the liquidity adequacy of the banking sector as a whole and resulted in some regional and community bank customers choosing to maintain deposits with larger financial institutions. A significant reduction in our deposits could materially, adversely impact our liquidity, ability to fund loans, and results of operations. In addition to customer deposits, we borrow on an overnight and short-term basis from third parties in the form of federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements and through lines of credit and borrowings from the FHLB and FRB. If we are not able to access borrowings through those facilities due to an increase in demand from other banks or due to insufficient levels of pledgeable assets, our ability to borrow funds may be materially adversely impacted.
Any changes to regulations, regulatory policies, laws, or supervisory or enforcement activities arising from the recent events in the banking industry could increase our expenses and adversely impact our operations.
In addition to operational impacts to the Company, the recent high-profile negative events in the banking industry may also result in changes to the laws and regulations governing banks and bank holding companies. As part of the financial services industry, we are subject to extensive federal and state regulation and supervision. Changes to regulations, regulatory policies, laws, or supervisory or enforcement activities could affect us in substantial and adverse ways, including limiting the services and products we may offer, restrict our ability to pay dividends, result in us incurring higher costs, or subject us to higher capital requirements. Inability to access short-term funding, loss of client deposits or changes in our credit ratings could increase the cost of funding, limit access to capital markets or negatively impact our overall liquidity or capitalization. We may be impacted by concerns regarding the soundness or creditworthiness of other financial institutions, which can cause disruption within the financial markets and increased expenses.
ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On October 28, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a repurchase plan that authorizes up to 750,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. Stock repurchases under the stock 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 six months ended June 30, 2023, there were no shares purchased under the Company’s repurchase plan.
ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None
ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
None
ITEM 5. Other Information
None
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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.
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