Loans Receivable and the Allowance for Credit Losses | Note 7 - Loans Receivable and the Allowance for Credit Losses The composition of loans were as follows at December 31: December 31, 2023 2022 (In Thousands) Residential real estate: One-to-four family $ 5,252 $ 5,467 Multi-family 198,927 123,385 Mixed-use 29,643 21,902 Total residential real estate 233,822 150,754 Non-residential real estate 21,130 25,324 Construction 1,219,413 930,628 Commercial and industrial 111,116 110,069 Consumer 1,240 546 Total Loans 1,586,721 1,217,321 Deferred loan costs, net 176 372 Allowance for credit losses (5,093) (5,474) $ 1,581,804 $ 1,212,219 Loans serviced for the benefit of others totaled approximately $40,729,000 and $22,350,000 at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The value of mortgage servicing rights was not material at December 31, 2023 and 2022. The Company sold loan participations totaling $19.2 million and $11.5 million in 2023 and 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company sold three loans with the same borrower totaling $10.4 million with a charge-off of $159,000 recognized on the sale. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company sold one loan totaling $1,578,000, net of interest reserve of $63,000, with a charge-off of $391,000 recognized on the sale. Note 7 - Loans Receivable and the Allowance for Credit Losses (continued) The following tables summarize the allocation of the allowance for credit losses based upon the calculation methodology described in Note 1, and loans receivable by loan class and credit loss method at December 31, 2023 and 2022: At December 31, 2023: Non- Commercial Residential residential and Real Estate Real Estate Construction Industrial Consumer Unallocated Total (In Thousands) Allowance for credit losses: Ending balance $ 2,433 $ 126 $ 1,914 $ 472 $ 148 $ — $ 5,093 Ending balance: individually evaluated for credit loss $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Ending balance: collectively evaluated for credit loss $ 2,433 $ 126 $ 1,914 $ 472 $ 148 $ — $ 5,093 Loans receivable: Ending balance $ 233,822 $ 21,130 $ 1,219,413 $ 111,116 $ 1,240 $ — $ 1,586,721 Ending balance: individually evaluated for credit loss $ — $ — $ 4,385 $ — $ — $ — $ 4,385 Ending balance: collectively evaluated for credit loss $ 233,822 $ 21,130 $ 1,215,028 $ 111,116 $ 1,240 $ — $ 1,582,336 At December 31, 2022: Non- Commercial Residential residential and Real Estate Real Estate Construction Industrial Consumer Unallocated Total (In Thousands) Allowance for loan losses: Ending balance $ 528 $ 131 $ 3,835 $ 955 $ 18 $ 7 $ 5,474 Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment $ 528 $ 131 $ 3,835 $ 955 $ 18 $ 7 $ 5,474 Loans receivable: Ending balance $ 150,754 $ 25,324 $ 930,628 $ 110,069 $ 546 $ — $ 1,217,321 Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment $ 855 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 855 Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment $ 149,899 $ 25,324 $ 930,628 $ 118,378 $ 546 $ — $ 1,216,466 Note 7 - Loans Receivable and the Allowance for Credit Losses (continued) The activity in the allowance for credit loss by loan class for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was as follows: Non- Commercial Residential residential and Real Estate Real Estate Construction Industrial Consumer Unallocated Total (In Thousands) Allowance for credit losses: Balance - December 31, 2022 $ 528 $ 131 $ 3,835 $ 955 $ 18 $ 7 $ 5,474 Impact of adopting ASC 326 895 7 (2,086) (437) 44 (7) (1,584) Charge-offs — — (159) — (154) — (313) Recoveries — — — — — — — Provision (Benefit) 1,010 (12) 324 (46) 240 — 1,516 Balance - December 31, 2023 $ 2,433 $ 126 $ 1,914 $ 472 $ 148 $ — $ 5,093 Non- Commercial Residential residential and Real Estate Real Estate Construction Industrial Consumer Unallocated Total (In Thousands) Allowance for loan losses: Balance - December 31, 2021 $ 571 $ 381 $ 3,143 $ 973 $ 10 $ 164 $ 5,242 Charge-offs (86) — (328) — (35) — (449) Recoveries 189 53 — — — — 242 Provision (Benefit) (146) (303) 1,020 (18) 43 (157) 439 Balance - December 31, 2022 $ 528 $ 131 $ 3,835 $ 955 $ 18 $ 7 $ 5,474 During the year ended December 31, 2023, the provision expenses recorded for construction loans were primarily attributed to the increased loan balances. The provision expenses recorded for residential loans was primarily due to increased loan balances and increased average contractual terms of the loans. The provision expenses recorded for consumer loans was primarily due to increased deposit account overdraft balance and increased credit risk. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the provision expenses recorded for construction loans were attributed to the increased loan balances. The credit provision recorded for residential loans was primarily due to loan recoveries and reduced credit risk. The credit provision recorded for non-residential loans was attributed to loan recoveries and decreased loan balances. Note 7 - Loans Receivable and the Allowance for Credit Losses (continued) The following table shows our recorded investment, unpaid principal balance and allocated allowance for credit losses for loans that were considered nonperforming and impaired as of and for the periods presented: As of and for the Year Ended December 31, 2023: Recorded Unpaid Principal Related Average Recorded Interest Income 2023 - Individually evaluated Investment Balance Allowance Investment Recognized (In Thousands) With no related allowance recorded: Residential real estate $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Non-residential real estate — — — — — Construction 4,385 4,353 — 5,930 — Commercial and industrial — — — — — 4,385 4,353 — 5,930 — With an allowance recorded — — — — — Total: Residential real estate — — — — — Non-residential real estate — — — — — Construction 4,385 4,353 — 5,930 — Commercial and industrial — — — — — $ 4,385 $ 4,353 $ — $ 5,930 $ — As of and for the Year Ended December 31, 2022: Recorded Unpaid Principal Related Average Recorded Interest Income 2022 - Impaired Investment Balance Allowance Investment Recognized (In Thousands) With no related allowance recorded: Residential real estate $ 855 $ 769 $ — $ 863 $ 43 Non-residential real estate — — — 385 14 Construction — — — — — Commercial and industrial — — — — — 855 769 — 1,248 57 With an allowance recorded — — — — — Total: Residential real estate 855 769 — 863 43 Non-residential real estate — — — 385 14 Construction — — — — — Commercial and industrial — — — — — $ 855 $ 769 $ — $ 1,248 $ 57 Note 7 - Loans Receivable and the Allowance for Credit Losses (continued) The Company has two individually evaluated loans, totaling $4.4 million, which were collateral-dependent construction loans, secured by multi-family real estate, at December 31, 2023. The two loans are secured by the same project located in the Bronx, New York, and are currently placed on non-accrual status. There was no interest income recognized from non-accrual loans as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. There were no non-accrual loans at December 31, 2022. The following tables provide information about delinquencies in our loan portfolio at the dates indicated. Age Analysis of Past Due Loans as of December 31, 2023: Recorded Investment > 30 – 59 Days 60 – 89 Days Greater Than Total Past Total Loans 90 Days and Past Due Past Due 90 Days Due Current Receivable Accruing (In Thousands) Residential real estate: One- to four-family $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 5,252 $ 5,252 $ — Multi-family — — — — 198,927 198,927 — Mixed-use — — — — 29,643 29,643 — Non-residential real estate — — — — 21,130 21,130 — Construction loans 2,319 — 4,385 6,704 1,212,709 1,219,413 — Commercial and industrial loans — — — — 111,116 111,116 — Consumer 1 — — 1 1,239 1,240 — $ 2,320 $ — $ 4,385 $ 6,705 $ 1,580,016 $ 1,586,721 $ — Age Analysis of Past Due Loans as of December 31, 2022: Recorded Investment 30 – 59 Days 60 – 89 Days Greater Than Total Past Total Loans > 90 Days and Past Due Past Due 90 Days Due Current Receivable Accruing (In Thousands) Residential real estate: One- to four-family $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 5,467 $ 5,467 $ — Multi-family — 946 — 946 122,439 123,385 — Mixed-use — — — — 21,902 21,902 — Non-residential real estate — — — — 25,324 25,324 — Construction loans — — — — 930,628 930,628 — Commercial and industrial loans — — — — 110,069 110,069 — Consumer — — — — 546 546 — $ — $ 946 $ — $ 946 $ 1,216,375 $ 1,217,321 $ — Note 7 - Loans Receivable and the Allowance for Credit Losses (continued) Credit Quality Indicators The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes loans individually to classify the loans as to credit risk. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings: Pass Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Note 7 - Loans Receivable and the Allowance for Credit Losses (continued) The following table presents the risk category of loans at December 31, 2023 by loan segment and vintage year: Revolving Revolving Term Loans Amortized Costs Basis by Origination Year Loans Loans Amortized Converted December 31, 2023 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Prior Cost Basis to Term Total Residential real estate Risk Rating Pass $ 81,379 $ 71,932 $ 24,504 $ 10,696 $ 1,326 $ 43,070 $ - $ - $ 232,907 Special Mention - - - 915 - - - - 915 Substandard - - - - - - - - - Doubtful - - - - - - - - - Total $ 81,379 $ 71,932 $ 24,504 $ 11,611 $ 1,326 $ 43,070 $ - $ - $ 233,822 Residential real estate Current period gross charge-offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Non-residential real estate Risk Rating Pass $ 1,602 $ 251 $ 1,841 $ 995 $ 379 $ 16,062 $ - $ - $ 21,130 Special Mention - - - - - - - - - Substandard - - - - - - - - - Doubtful - - - - - - - - - Total $ 1,602 $ 251 $ 1,841 $ 995 $ 379 $ 16,062 $ - $ - $ 21,130 Non-residential real estate Current period gross charge-offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Construction Risk Rating Pass $ 376,763 $ 501,012 $ 216,901 $ 55,865 $ 25,150 $ 39,337 $ - $ - $ 1,215,028 Special Mention - - - - - - - - - Substandard - - - 4,385 - - - - 4,385 Doubtful - - - - - - - - - Total $ 376,763 $ 501,012 $ 216,901 $ 60,250 $ 25,150 $ 39,337 $ - $ - $ 1,219,413 Construction Current period gross charge-offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 159 $ - $ - $ 159 Commercial and industrial Risk Rating Pass $ 5,057 $ 8,329 $ 436 $ 435 $ 308 $ 2,195 $ 91,301 $ 3,055 $ 111,116 Special Mention - - - - - - - - - Substandard - - - - - - - - - Doubtful - - - - - - - - - Total $ 5,057 $ 8,329 $ 436 $ 435 $ 308 $ 2,195 $ 91,301 $ 3,055 $ 111,116 Commercial and industrial Current period gross charge-offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Consumer Risk Rating Pass $ 1,229 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ $ 11 $ - $ 1,240 Special Mention - - - - - - - - - Substandard - - - - - - - - - Doubtful - - - - - - - - - Total $ 1,229 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 11 $ - $ 1,240 Consumer Current period gross charge-offs $ 154 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 154 Total Risk Rating Pass $ 466,030 $ 581,524 $ 243,682 $ 67,991 $ 27,163 $ 100,664 $ 91,312 $ 3,055 $ 1,581,421 Special Mention - - - 915 - - - - 915 Substandard - - - 4,385 - - - - 4,385 Doubtful - - - - - - - - - Total $ 466,030 $ 581,524 $ 243,682 $ 73,291 $ 27,163 $ 100,664 $ 91,312 $ 3,055 $ 1,586,721 Total Current period gross charge-offs $ 154 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 159 $ - $ - $ 313 Note 7 - Loans Receivable and the Allowance for Credit Losses (continued) The following table provides certain information related to the credit quality of our loan portfolio at December 31, 2022. Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade as of December 31, 2022: Residential Non-residential Commercial Real Estate Real Estate Construction and Industrial Consumer Total (In Thousands) Grade: Pass $ 148,953 $ 25,324 $ 930,628 $ 110,069 $ 546 $ 1,215,520 Special Mention 946 — — — — 946 Substandard 855 — — — — 855 Doubtful — — — — — — $ 150,754 $ 25,324 $ 930,628 $ 110,069 $ 546 $ 1,217,321 Modifications to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty: Occasionally, the Company modifies loans to borrowers in financial distress by providing principal forgiveness, term extension, an other-than-insignificant payment delay, or interest rate reduction. When principal forgiveness is provided, the amount of forgiveness is charged-off against the allowance for credit losses. In some cases, the Company provides multiple types of concessions on one loan. Typically, one type of concession, such as a term extension, is granted initially. If the borrower continues to experience financial difficulty, another concession, such as principal forgiveness, may be granted. There were no loans modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. Allowance for Credit Losses on Off-Balance Sheet Commitments: The following table presents the activity in the allowance for credit losses related to off-balance sheet commitments, that is included in Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses on the consolidated statement of financial condition, for the year ended December 31, 2023: Allowance for Credit Loss Balance – December 31, 2022 $ - Impact of adopting ASC 326 1,586 Provision for credit loss (548) Balance – December 31, 2023 $ 1,038 |