Accrued taxes represent the net estimated amount due to or to be received from tax jurisdictions either currently or in the future and are reported in other assets on our Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. We assess the appropriate tax treatment of transactions and filing positions after considering statutes, regulations, judicial precedent and other pertinent information and maintain tax accruals consistent with our evaluation. Changes in the estimate of accrued taxes occur periodically due to changes in tax rates, interpretations of tax laws, the status of examinations by the authorities and newly issued or enacted statutory, judicial and regulatory guidance that could impact the relative merits of tax positions. These changes, when they occur, impact accrued taxes and can materially affect our operating results. We regularly evaluate our uncertain tax positions and estimate the appropriate level of reserves related to each of these positions.
As of March 31, 2022, we had net deferred tax assets totaling $6.0 million. We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. If currently available information raises doubt as to the realization of the deferred tax assets, a valuation allowance is established. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. We exercise significant judgment in evaluating the amount and timing of recognition of the resulting tax assets and liabilities. These judgments require us to make projections of future taxable income. Management believes, based upon current facts, that it is more likely than not that there will be sufficient taxable income in future years to realize the deferred tax assets. The judgments and estimates we make in determining our deferred tax assets are inherently subjective and are reviewed on a continual basis as regulatory and business factors change. Any reduction in estimated future taxable income may require us to record a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. A valuation allowance that results in additional income tax expense in the period in which it is recognized would negatively affect earnings. Our net deferred tax assets were determined based on the current enacted federal tax rate of 21%. Any possible future reduction in federal tax rates, would reduce the value of our net deferred tax assets and result in immediate write-down of the net deferred tax assets though our statement of operations, the effect of which would be material.
Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2021
Summary. Total assets increased $46.6 million, or 5.7%, to $869.0 million at March 31, 2022, from $822.4 million at June 30, 2021, primarily due to a $68.3 million increase in total deposits, partially offset by a $21.0 million decrease in advances from the FHLB of Pittsburgh.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased $110.5 million, or 65.5%, to $58.2 million at March 31, 2022, from $168.7 million at June 30, 2021. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents was primarily driven by a $152.9 million increase in total investments, a $21.0 million decrease in advances from the FHLB of Pittsburgh, the payment of cash dividends totaling $5.0 million and a $2.8 million increase in bank-owned life insurance, partially offset by a $68.3 million increase in deposits and a $4.0 million decrease in net loans.
Investments. Total investments increased $152.9 million, or 124.0%, to $276.2 million at March 31, 2022, from $123.3 million at June 30, 2021. During the nine months ended March 31, 2022, the Company invested a portion of the excess cash on its statement of financial condition in available for sale, held to maturity, and equity securities. The Company remains focused on maintaining a high-quality investment portfolio that provides a steady stream of cash flows both in the current and in rising interest rate environments.
Loans. Net loans decreased $4.0 million, or 0.9%, to $457.2 million at March 31, 2022, from $461.2 million at June 30, 2021. During the nine months ended March 31, 2022, the Company originated $69.2 million of new loans that were more than offset by $73.2 million of loan paydowns and payoffs. The COVID-19 pandemic and low interest rate environment have created a highly competitive market for lending. The Company maintains conservative lending practices and is focused on lending to borrowers with high credit quality within its market footprint.
As of March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2021, the Bank had $21 thousand and $1.5 million of outstanding Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to one and 44 new and existing customers, respectively, that are guaranteed by the Small Business Administration and mature in two years. During the year ended June 30, 2020, the Bank modified approximately $49.8 million of existing loans in accordance with the provisions of the CARES Act to provide its customers with monetary relief. Generally, these modifications included the deferral of principal and interest payments for a period of three months, although interest income continued to accrue. The three-month deferral period has ended on the loans on deferral and, as of March 31, 2022, there are no loans on deferral under the CARES Act. For more information, see note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.