uncertain. Estimates associated with these policies are susceptible to material changes as a result of changes in facts and circumstances. Facts and circumstances which could affect these judgments include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, changes in the performance of the economy and changes in the financial condition of borrowers.
Management has identified the Company’s most critical accounting policies as related to:
•Allowance for Credit Losses
•Goodwill
•Deferred Tax Assets
The accounting policies and estimates, including the nature of the estimates and types of assumptions used, are described in Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included in the Company’s most recent Form 10-K and pertain to discussion in Item 2, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of this report.
Recent Developments
In light of recent events in the banking sector, including recent bank failures, increasing interest rates and recessionary concerns, the Company continues to proactively assess the operations of the Bank and HarborOne Mortgage to mitigate the risks impacting the banking industry and ensure that the Company continues to serve its clients and communities in a cost-effective way.
The Company enacted cost-savings measures and operational efficiencies during the first and second quarter of 2023 that will result in approximately $4.1 million in annual savings.
The Company has cash and available-for-sale securities representing 9.6% of assets at June 30, 2023 and 7.5% of assets at December 31, 2022. The Company maintains the ability to access contingent liquidity at the FHLB and the FRBB totaling $1.0 billion and $861.1 million at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Management considers the Company’s current liquidity position to be adequate to meet both short-term and long-term liquidity needs. Refer to the section “Liquidity Management and Capital Resources” for additional information. Additionally, the Company and Bank are above the standards to be considered well-capitalized under regulatory requirements. Refer to “Note 12. Minimum Regulatory Capital Requirements,” included in this report.
Macroeconomic trends continue to be mixed as uncertainty remains about the economy and banking industry. Market conditions and external factors may unpredictably impact the Company. For additional factors that could adversely impact the Company’s future results of operations and financial condition, see the section labeled “Risk Factors” in Part II Item 1A below and Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as updated by our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings submitted to the SEC.
Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022
Total Assets. Total assets increased $299.7 million, or 5.6%, to $5.66 billion at June 30, 2023 from $5.36 billion at December 31, 2022. The increase primarily reflects an increase of $151.0 million in short-term investments and a $148.5 million increase in loans. The increase in short-term investments reflects management’s proactive liquidity-enhancing measures in response to financial industry concerns.
Cash and Cash Equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents increased $154.8 million to $252.9 million at June 30, 2023 from $98.0 million at December 31, 2022, primarily due to an increase in short-term investments.
Loans Held for Sale. Loans held for sale at June 30, 2023 were $20.9 million, an increase of $2.4 million from $18.5 million at December 31, 2022.