Biggest changeDecember 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Amount % of Portfolio Amount % of Portfolio Amount % of Portfolio Available for sale: Traditional securities: GSE certificates & CMOs $ 480,615 15.1 % $ 596,638 17.8 % $ 829,726 28.1 % Non-GSE certificates & CMOs 196,860 6.2 % 224,706 6.7 % 172,706 5.8 % ABS 627,635 19.7 % 848,427 25.3 % 972,211 32.9 % Corporate 120,741 3.8 % 138,861 4.1 % 132,153 4.5 % Other 3,888 0.1 % 3,844 0.1 % 6,614 0.2 % PACE assessments: Residential PACE assessments 53,303 1.7 % — — % — — % Total available for sale 1,483,042 46.6 % 1,812,476 54.0 % 2,113,410 71.5 % Held-to-maturity: Traditional securities: GSE certificates & CMOs 194,329 6.1 % 187,652 5.6 % 58,820 2.0 % Non-GSE certificates & CMOs 79,406 2.5 % 83,103 2.5 % 21,128 0.7 % ABS 279,916 8.8 % 288,683 8.6 % 75,800 2.6 % Municipal 66,635 2.1 % 67,986 2.0 % 57,327 1.9 % Other — — % 2,000 0.1 % 3,100 0.1 % PACE assessments: Commercial PACE assessments 258,306 8.1 % 255,424 7.6 % 175,712 5.9 % Residential PACE assessments 818,963 25.8 % 656,453 19.6 % 451,682 15.3 % Total held-to-maturity 1,697,555 53.4 % 1,541,301 46.0 % 840,469 28.5 % Total securities $ 3,180,597 100.0 % $ 3,353,777 100.0 % $ 2,956,979 100.0 % 63 The following table show contractual maturities and yields for the available-for sale and held-to-maturity securities portfolios: Contractual Maturity as of December 31, 2023 One Year or Less One to Five Years Five to Ten Years Due after Ten Years (In thousands) Amortized Cost Weighted Average Yield (1) Amortized Cost Weighted Average Yield (1) Amortized Cost Weighted Average Yield (1) Amortized Cost Weighted Average Yield (1) Available for sale: Traditional securities: GSE certificates & CMOs $ — — % $ 17,324 2.9 % $ 128,279 4.7 % $ 375,498 3.6 % Non-GSE certificates & CMOs — — % — — % 6,500 0.4 % 212,050 3.4 % ABS — — % 5,149 4.9 % 247,595 7.1 % 395,841 5.9 % Corporate 3,000 6.5 % 57,032 4.2 % 80,006 3.8 % — — % Other 200 1.3 % 3,997 6.2 % — — % — — % PACE assessments: Residential PACE assessments — — % — — % — — % 52,863 7.5 % Held-to-maturity: Traditional securities: GSE certificates & CMOs — — % 14,948 3.1 % 22,144 3.0 % 157,237 2.9 % Non-GSE certificates & CMOs — — % — — % — — % 79,406 2.7 % ABS — — % — 0.0 % 85,572 7.0 % 194,344 5.4 % Municipal — — % 9,438 3.7 % 3,545 2.2 % 53,652 2.8 % PACE assessments: Commercial PACE assessments — — % — — % — — % 258,306 5.0 % Residential PACE assessments — — % — — % — — % 818,963 5.1 % Total securities $ 3,200 6.2 % $ 107,888 3.9 % $ 573,641 5.8 % $ 2,598,160 4.7 % (1) Estimated yield based on book price (amortized cost divided by par) using estimated prepayments and no change in interest rates. 64 The following table shows a breakdown of our asset backed securities by sector and ratings at carrying value based on the fair value of available for sale securities and amortized cost of held-to-maturity securities as of December 31, 2023: Expected Avg.
Biggest changeDecember 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 (In thousands) Amount % of Portfolio Amount % of Portfolio Amount % of Portfolio Available for sale: Traditional securities: GSE certificates & CMOs $ 508,158 15.8 % $ 480,615 15.1 % $ 596,638 17.8 % Non-GSE certificates & CMOs 214,175 6.7 % 196,860 6.2 % 224,706 6.7 % ABS 652,334 20.3 % 627,635 19.7 % 848,427 25.3 % Corporate 98,315 3.1 % 120,741 3.8 % 138,861 4.1 % Other 4,065 0.1 % 3,888 0.1 % 3,844 0.1 % PACE assessments: Residential PACE assessments 152,011 4.7 % 53,303 1.7 % — — % Total available for sale 1,629,058 50.7 % 1,483,042 46.6 % 1,812,476 54.0 % Held-to-maturity: Traditional securities: GSE certificates & CMOs 188,194 5.9 % 194,329 6.1 % 187,652 5.6 % Non-GSE certificates & CMOs 73,850 2.3 % 79,406 2.5 % 83,103 2.5 % ABS 215,161 6.7 % 279,916 8.8 % 288,683 8.6 % Municipal 65,090 2.0 % 66,635 2.1 % 67,986 2.0 % Other — — % — — % 2,000 0.1 % PACE assessments: Commercial PACE assessments 268,692 8.4 % 258,306 8.1 % 255,424 7.6 % Residential PACE assessments 775,922 24.0 % 818,963 25.8 % 656,453 19.6 % Total held-to-maturity 1,586,909 49.3 % 1,697,555 53.4 % 1,541,301 46.0 % Total securities $ 3,215,967 100.0 % $ 3,180,597 100.0 % $ 3,353,777 100.0 % 62 The following table show contractual maturities and yields for the available for sale and held-to-maturity securities portfolios: Contractual Maturity as of December 31, 2024 One Year or Less One to Five Years Five to Ten Years Due after Ten Years (In thousands) Amortized Cost Weighted Average Yield (1) Amortized Cost Weighted Average Yield (1) Amortized Cost Weighted Average Yield (1) Amortized Cost Weighted Average Yield (1) Available for sale: Traditional securities: GSE certificates & CMOs $ — — % $ 11,155 2.7 % $ 54,750 4.3 % $ 471,408 4.1 % Non-GSE certificates & CMOs — — % 6,750 5.8 % — — % 222,763 3.7 % ABS — — % 25,324 6.0 % 208,792 6.0 % 431,432 5.4 % Corporate — — % 33,479 4.5 % 76,003 3.7 % — — % Other — — % 4,197 5.1 % — — % — — % PACE assessments: Residential PACE assessments 7 — % 1,585 0.1 % 4,184 0.2 % 144,408 7.2 % Held-to-maturity: Traditional securities: GSE certificates & CMOs — — % 14,655 3.1 % 22,127 3.0 % 151,412 2.9 % Non-GSE certificates & CMOs — — % — — % — — % 73,850 2.3 % ABS — — % — 0.0 % 121,723 6.1 % 93,438 3.9 % Municipal — — % 9,458 3.7 % 3,524 2.2 % 52,108 2.8 % PACE assessments: Commercial PACE assessments — — % — — % 5,663 0.1 % 263,029 5.3 % Residential PACE assessments 2,624 — % 9,779 0.1 % 34,323 0.2 % 729,196 4.9 % Total securities $ 2,631 0.0 % $ 116,382 4.5 % $ 531,089 5.4 % $ 2,633,044 4.7 % (1) Estimated yield based on book price (amortized cost divided by par) using estimated prepayments and no change in interest rates. 63 The following table shows a breakdown of our asset backed securities by sector and ratings at carrying value based on the fair value of available for sale securities and amortized cost of held-to-maturity securities as of December 31, 2024: Expected Avg.
Our corporate divisions include Commercial Banking, Trust and Investment Management and Consumer Banking. Our product line includes residential mortgage loans, C&I loans, CRE loans, multifamily mortgages, consumer loans (predominantly residential solar) and a variety of commercial and consumer deposit products, including non-interest bearing accounts, interest-bearing demand products, savings accounts, money market accounts and certificates of deposit.
Our corporate divisions include Commercial Banking, Trust and Investment Management and Consumer Banking. Product line includes residential mortgage loans, C&I loans, CRE loans, multifamily mortgages, consumer loans (predominantly residential solar) and a variety of commercial and consumer deposit products, including non-interest bearing accounts, interest-bearing demand products, savings accounts, money market accounts and certificates of deposit.
For more information about how we evaluate interest rate risk, please see the section entitled “ Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk – Evaluation of Interest Rate Risk .” Results of Operations General Our results of operations depend substantially on net interest income, which is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets, consisting primarily of interest income on loans, investment securities and other short-term investments and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, consisting primarily of interest expense on deposits and borrowings.
For more information about how we evaluate interest rate risk, please see the section entitled “ Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk – Evaluation of Interest Rate Risk .” 54 Results of Operations General Our results of operations depend substantially on net interest income, which is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets, consisting primarily of interest income on loans, investment securities and other short-term investments and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, consisting primarily of interest expense on deposits and borrowings.
Our 73 liquidity risk management process includes (i) ongoing analysis and monitoring of our funding requirements under various balance sheet and economic scenarios, (ii) review and monitoring of lenders, depositors, brokers and other liability holders to ensure appropriate diversification of funding sources and (iii) liquidity contingency planning to address liquidity needs in the event of unforeseen market disruption impacting a wide range of variables.
Our liquidity risk management process includes (i) ongoing analysis and monitoring of our funding requirements under various balance sheet and economic scenarios, (ii) review and monitoring of lenders, depositors, brokers and other liability holders to ensure appropriate diversification of funding sources and (iii) liquidity contingency planning to address liquidity needs in the event of unforeseen market disruption impacting a wide range of variables.
If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security's amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through 62 income. For debt securities available-for-sale that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the Company evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors.
If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security's amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. For debt securities available-for-sale that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the Company evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors.
Government sponsored entity (“GSE”) obligations. GSEs include the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) and the Small Business Administration (“SBA”). GNMA is a wholly-owned U.S. Government corporation whereas FHLMC and FNMA are private. Mortgage-related securities may include mortgage pass-through certificates, participation certificates and collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”).
Government sponsored entity (“GSE”) obligations. GSEs include the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), the 60 Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) and the Small Business Administration (“SBA”). GNMA is a wholly-owned U.S. Government corporation whereas FHLMC and FNMA are private. Mortgage-related securities may include mortgage pass-through certificates, participation certificates and collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”).
Maturities and Sensitivity of Loans to Changes in Interest Rates The information in the following table is based on the contractual maturities of individual loans, including loans that may be subject to renewal at their contractual maturity. Renewal of these loans is subject to review and credit approval, as well as 67 modification of terms upon maturity.
Maturities and Sensitivity of Loans to Changes in Interest Rates The information in the following table is based on the contractual maturities of individual loans, including loans that may be subject to renewal at their contractual maturity. Renewal of these loans is subject to review and credit approval, as well as modification of terms upon maturity.
Additionally, mortgage loans with an unpaid principal balance of $2.35 billion were pledged to the FHLBNY to secure outstanding advances, letters of credit and to provide additional borrowing potential. The liability portion of the balance sheet serves as our primary source of liquidity. Over the long term, we plan to meet our future cash needs through the generation of deposits.
Additionally, mortgage loans with an unpaid principal balance of $2.45 billion were pledged to the FHLBNY to secure outstanding advances, letters of credit and to provide additional borrowing potential. The liability portion of the balance sheet serves as our primary source of liquidity. Over the long term, we plan to meet our future cash needs through the generation of deposits.
Our investment securities portfolio consists of securities classified as available for sale and held-to-maturity. There were no trading securities in our investment portfolio at December 31, 2023 or at December 31, 2022. All available for sale securities are carried at fair value and may be used for liquidity purposes should management consider it to be in our best interest.
Our investment securities portfolio consists of securities classified as available for sale and held-to-maturity. There were no trading securities in our investment portfolio at December 31, 2024 or at December 31, 2023. All available for sale securities are carried at fair value and may be used for liquidity purposes should management consider it to be in our best interest.
As of December 31, 2023, the Bank was categorized as “well capitalized” under the prompt corrective action measures and met the capital conservation buffer requirements. Contractual Obligations We have entered into contractual obligations in the normal course of business that involve elements of credit risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.
As of December 31, 2024, the Bank was categorized as “well capitalized” under the prompt corrective action measures and met the capital conservation buffer requirements. Contractual Obligations We have entered into contractual obligations in the normal course of business that involve elements of credit risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk.
Actual repayments of loans may differ from the maturities reflected below because borrowers have the right to prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties. The following table summarizes our loans held for investment portfolio at December 31, 2023 by maturity date.
Actual repayments of loans may differ from the maturities reflected below because borrowers have the right to prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties. The following table summarizes our loans held for investment portfolio at December 31, 2024 by maturity date.
These customers include advocacy-based non-profits, social welfare organizations, national labor unions, political 54 organizations, foundations, socially responsible businesses, and other for-profit companies that seek to ensure their profit-making activities align for the benefit of all their stakeholders.
These customers include advocacy-based non-profits, social welfare organizations, national labor unions, political 52 organizations, foundations, socially responsible businesses, and other for-profit companies that seek to ensure their profit-making activities align for the benefit of all their stakeholders.
Our multifamily loans are generally used to purchase or refinance apartment buildings of five units or more, which collateralize the loan, in major metropolitan areas within our markets. Multifamily loans have 74% of their exposure in New York City—our largest geographic concentration.
Our multifamily loans are generally used to purchase or refinance apartment buildings of five units or more, which collateralize the loan, in major metropolitan areas within our markets. Multifamily loans have 73% of their exposure in New York City—our largest geographic concentration.
Within the model, assumptions are made in the determination of baseline loss rates, severity rates, reasonable and supportable economic forecasts, and prepayment rate. 55 The Company assesses the sensitivity of key assumptions at least annually by stressing the assumptions to understand the impact on the model.
Within the model, assumptions are made in the determination of baseline loss rates, severity rates, reasonable and supportable economic forecasts, and prepayment rates. The Company assesses the sensitivity of key assumptions at least annually by stressing the assumptions to understand the impact on the model.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. General The following is a discussion of our consolidated financial condition as of December 31, 2023, as compared to December 31, 2022, and our results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. General The following is a discussion of our consolidated financial condition as of December 31, 2024, as compared to December 31, 2023, and our results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2024, December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022.
Approximately 70% of this portfolio is classified as “available for sale.” Loans Lending-related income is an important component of our net interest income and is a main driver of our results of operations.
Approximately 75% of this portfolio is classified as “available for sale.” Loans Lending-related income is an important component of our net interest income and is a main driver of our results of operations.
Discussions of 2021 results and year-to-year comparisons between 2022 and 2021 can be found in the Management's Discussion and Analysis located in Part II, Item 7 of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on March 9, 2023.
Discussions of 2022 results and year-to-year comparisons between 2023 and 2022 can be found in the Management's Discussion and Analysis located in Part II, Item 7 of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on March 7, 2024.
Through our branch network, online, mobile and direct banking channels, we offer a variety of deposit products including demand deposit accounts, money market deposits, NOW accounts, savings and certificates of deposit, Insured Cash Sweep ("ICS") accounts, Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service accounts, and brokered certificates of deposit.
Through our branch network, online, mobile and direct banking channels, we offer a variety of deposit products including demand deposit accounts, money market deposits, NOW accounts, savings and certificates of deposit, ICS accounts, Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service accounts, and brokered certificates of deposit.
Although we are no longer majority union-owned, The Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America’s successor, Workers United, an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union that represents workers in the textile, distribution, food service and gaming industries, remains a significant stockholder, holding approximately 42% of our equity as of December 31, 2023.
Although we are no longer majority union-owned, The Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America’s successor, Workers United, an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union that represents workers in the textile, distribution, food service and gaming industries, remains a significant stockholder, holding approximately 37% of our equity as of December 31, 2024.
At December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we had available for sale securities of $1.48 billion and $1.81 billion, respectively. At December 31, 2023, our held-to-maturity securities portfolio primarily consisted of PACE assessments, tax-exempt municipal securities, GSE commercial and residential certificates and other debt. We carry these securities at amortized cost.
At December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had available for sale securities of $1.63 billion and $1.48 billion, respectively. At December 31, 2024, our held-to-maturity securities portfolio primarily consisted of PACE assessments, tax-exempt municipal securities, GSE commercial and residential certificates and other debt. We carry these securities at amortized cost.
On January 1, 2023, the adoption of the CECL standard increased the allowance for credit losses on loans by $21.2 million to recognize the Day 1 cumulative effect, primarily attributed to our consumer solar portfolio. The ratio of allowance to total loans was 1.49% at December 31, 2023 and 1.10% at December 31, 2022.
On January 1, 2023, the adoption of the CECL standard increased the allowance for credit losses on loans by $21.2 million to recognize the Day 1 cumulative effect, primarily attributed to our consumer solar portfolio. The ratio of allowance to total loans was 1.29% at December 31, 2024 and 1.49% at December 31, 2023.
We also seek to minimize risks related to these loans by requiring such loans to be collateralized by various business assets (including inventory, equipment, accounts receivable, and the assignment of contracts that generate cash flow). The average size of our C&I loans at December 31, 2023 by exposure was $4.6 million with a median size of $1.0 million.
We also seek to minimize risks related to these loans by requiring such loans to be collateralized by various business assets (including inventory, equipment, accounts receivable, and the assignment of contracts that generate cash flow). The average size of our C&I loans at December 31, 2024 by exposure was $8.6 million with a median size of $0.8 million.
Non-interest-bearing deposits represented 44% of average deposits for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to 54% for the year ended December 31, 2022. Rate-Volume Analysis Increases and decreases in interest income and interest expense result from changes in average balances (volume) of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as changes in weighted average interest rates.
Non-interest-bearing deposits represented 46% of average deposits for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 44% for the year ended December 31, 2023. Rate-Volume Analysis Increases and decreases in interest income and interest expense result from changes in average balances (volume) of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as changes in weighted average interest rates.
Total loans, net of deferred origination fees and allowance for credit losses, were $4.35 billion as of December 31, 2023 compared to $4.06 billion as of December 31, 2022. Within our commercial loan portfolio, our primary focus has been on C&I, multifamily and CRE lending.
Total loans, net of deferred origination fees and allowance for credit losses, were $4.61 billion as of December 31, 2024 compared to $4.35 billion as of December 31, 2023. Within our commercial loan portfolio, our primary focus has been on C&I, multifamily and CRE lending.
On March 1, 2021 (the “Effective Date”), the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of the Bank and the Bank became the sole subsidiary of the Company.
On March 1, 2021, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of the Bank and the Bank became the sole subsidiary of the Company.
The average rate on interest-bearing liabilities was 2.29% for the year ended December 31, 2023, an increase of 174 basis points from the same period in 2022, which was primarily due to the rising rate environment, growth in interest-bearing deposits as customers moved into reciprocal products, as well as the utilization of brokered CDs and other borrowings.
The average rate on interest-bearing liabilities was 2.85% for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 56 basis points from the same period in 2023, which was primarily due to the rising rate environment, growth in interest-bearing deposits as customers moved into reciprocal products, as well as the utilization of brokered CDs and other borrowings.
The Basel III rules apply to all national and state banks and savings associations regardless of size and bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies with consolidated assets of more than $3 billion.
Theese rules apply to all national and state banks and savings associations regardless of size and bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies with consolidated assets of more than $3 billion.
Our multifamily loans have been underwritten under stringent guidelines on loan-to-value and debt service coverage ratios that are designed to mitigate credit and concentration risk in this loan category. The average current LTV of our multifamily loans is approximately 54%. 66 Our multifamily loans totaled $1.15 billion at December 31, 2023, which comprised 26.1% of our total loan portfolio.
Our multifamily loans have been underwritten under stringent guidelines on loan-to-value and debt service coverage ratios that are designed to mitigate credit and concentration risk in this loan category. The average current LTV of our multifamily loans is approximately 54%. Our multifamily loans totaled $1.35 billion at December 31, 2024, which comprised 28.9% of our total loan portfolio.
Loans are returned to accrual status when principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. 70 The following table sets forth information about our nonperforming assets as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022: (In thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Loans 90 days past due and accruing $ — $ — Nonaccrual loans held for sale 989 6,914 Nonaccrual loans - Commercial 23,189 18,308 Nonaccrual loans - Retail 9,994 3,391 Nonaccrual securities 31 36 Total nonperforming assets $ 34,203 28,649 Nonaccrual loans: Commercial and industrial $ 7,533 9,629 Multifamily — 3,828 Commercial real estate 4,490 4,851 Construction and land development 11,166 — Total commercial portfolio 23,189 18,308 Residential real estate lending 7,218 1,807 Consumer solar 2,673 1,584 Consumer and other 103 — Total retail portfolio 9,994 3,391 Total nonaccrual loans $ 33,183 21,699 Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.43 % 0.37 % Nonaccrual assets to total assets 0.43 % 0.36 % Nonaccrual loans to total loans 0.75 % 0.53 % Allowance for credit losses on loans to nonaccrual loans 197.97 % 207.53 % Allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans 1.49 % 1.10 % Ratio of net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans outstanding during the period: Commercial and industrial 0.17 % (0.03) % Multifamily 0.22 % 0.05 % Commercial real estate 0.00 % — % Construction and land development 15.21 % 1.12 % Total commercial portfolio 0.36 % 0.03 % Residential real estate lending (0.05) % 0.05 % Consumer solar 1.39 % 1.32 % Consumer and other 0.53 % 0.39 % Total retail portfolio 0.29 % 0.33 % Total 0.33 % 0.16 % Nonperforming assets totaled $34.2 million , or 0.43% of period-end total assets at December 31, 2023 , a increase of $5.6 million, compared with $28.6 million, or 0.37% of period-end total assets at December 31, 2022.
Loans are returned to accrual status when principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. 70 The following table sets forth information about our nonperforming assets as of December 31, 2024,December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 : (In thousands) December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Loans 90 days past due and accruing $ — $ — $ — Nonaccrual loans held for sale 4,853 989 6,914 Nonaccrual loans - Commercial 16,041 23,189 18,308 Nonaccrual loans - Retail 4,968 9,994 3,391 Nonaccrual securities 8 31 36 Total nonperforming assets $ 25,870 34,203 28,649 Nonaccrual loans: Commercial and industrial $ 872 7,533 9,629 Multifamily — — 3,828 Commercial real estate 4,062 4,490 4,851 Construction and land development 11,107 11,166 — Total commercial portfolio 16,041 23,189 18,308 Residential real estate lending 1,771 7,218 1,807 Consumer solar 2,827 2,673 1,584 Consumer and other 370 103 — Total retail portfolio 4,968 9,994 3,391 Total nonaccrual loans $ 21,009 33,183 21,699 Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.31 % 0.43 % 0.37 % Nonaccrual assets to total assets 0.31 % 0.43 % 0.36 % Nonaccrual loans to total loans 0.45 % 0.75 % 0.53 % Allowance for credit losses on loans to nonaccrual loans 286.00 % 197.97 % 207.53 % Allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans 1.29 % 1.49 % 1.10 % Net charge-offs to average loans 0.36 % 0.33 % 0.16 % Ratio of net recoveries (charge-offs) to average loans outstanding during the period: Commercial and industrial (0.74) % (0.17) % 0.03 % Multifamily (0.04) % (0.22) % (0.05) % Commercial real estate — % — % — % Construction and land development (1.80) % (15.21) % (1.12) % Total commercial portfolio (0.33) % (0.36) % (0.03) % Residential real estate lending (0.01) % 0.05 % (0.05) % Consumer solar (1.89) % (1.39) % (1.32) % Consumer and other (0.71) % (0.53) % (0.39) % Total retail portfolio (0.43) % (0.29) % (0.33) % Total (0.37) % (0.33) % (0.16) % 71 Nonperforming assets totaled $25.9 million , or 0.31% of period-end total assets at December 31, 2024 , a decrease of $8.3 million, compared with $34.2 million, or 0.43% of period-end total assets at December 31, 2023.
Accrued interest receivable on held-to-maturity debt securities totaled $22.5 million at December 31, 2023 and is excluded from the estimate of credit losses, as accrued interest receivable is reversed for securities placed on nonaccrual status. The allowance for credit losses for held-to-maturity securities at January 1, 2023 was $0.7 million.
Accrued interest receivable on held-to-maturity debt securities totaled $27.0 million at December 31, 2024 and $22.5 million at December 31, 2023, and is excluded from the estimate of credit losses, as accrued interest receivable is reversed for securities placed on nonaccrual status.
At December 31, 2023, our cash and equivalents, which consist of cash and amounts due from banks and interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions, amounted to $90.6 million, or 1.1% of total assets, compared to $63.5 million, or 0.8% of total assets at December 31, 2022.
At December 31, 2024, our cash and equivalents, which consist of cash and amounts due from banks and interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions, amounted to $60.7 million, or 0.7% of total assets, compared to $90.6 million, or 1.1% of total assets at December 31, 2023.
Our consumer solar portfolio is comprised of purchased residential solar loans, secured by Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) financing statements. Our consumer solar loans totaled $408.3 million at December 31, 2023, which comprised 9.3% of our total loan portfolio, compared to $416.8 million, or 10.2%, of our total loan portfolio at December 31, 2022. Consumer and other.
Our consumer solar portfolio is comprised of purchased residential solar loans, secured by Uniform Commercial Code ("UCC") financing statements. Our consumer solar loans totaled $365.5 million at December 31, 2024, which comprised 7.8% of our total loan portfolio, compared to $408.3 million, or 9.3%, of our total loan portfolio at December 31, 2023. Consumer and other.
At December 31, 2023, a $12.0 million multifamily loan that was in the process of being refinanced has been included as 30-89 days past due as it was past the maturity date. This loan was subsequently refinanced and is performing in accordance with the updated terms.
At December 31, 2024, an $8.2 million multifamily loan that was in the process of being refinanced has been included as 30-89 days past due as it was past the maturity date. This loan was subsequently refinanced and is performing in accordance with the updated terms.
Net Interest Income Net interest income, representing interest income less interest expense, is a significant contributor to our revenues and earnings. We generate interest income from interest, dividends and prepayment fees on interest-earning assets, including loans, investment securities and other short-term investments. We incur interest expense from interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities, including interest-bearing deposits, FHLBNY advances and other borrowings.
Net Interest Income Net interest income, representing interest income less interest expense, is a significant contributor to our revenues and earnings. We generate interest income from interest, dividends and prepayment fees on interest-earning assets, including loans, investment securities and other short-term investments.
Our consumer and other portfolio is comprised of purchased student loans, unsecured consumer loans and overdraft lines. Our consumer and other loans totaled $41.3 million at December 31, 2023, which comprised 0.9% of our total loan portfolio, compared to $47.2 million, or 1.1% of our total loan portfolio, at December 31, 2022.
Our consumer and other portfolio is comprised of purchased student loans, unsecured consumer loans and overdraft lines. Our consumer and other loans totaled $34.6 million at December 31, 2024, which comprised 0.8% of our total loan portfolio, compared to $41.3 million, or 0.9% of our total loan portfolio, at December 31, 2023.
Provision for credit losses totaled an expense of $14.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 , compared to an expense of $15.0 million for the same period in 2022.
Provision for credit losses totaled an expense of $10.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 , compared to an expense of $14.7 million for the same period in 2023.
Available for sale securities with an aggregate fair value at December 31, 2023 of $909.9 million were pledged to secure outstanding advances, letters of credit, provide additional borrowing potential, and collateralize municipal deposits.
Available for sale securities with an aggregate fair value at December 31, 2024 of $1.05 billion were pledged to secure outstanding advances, letters of credit, provide additional borrowing potential, and collateralize municipal deposits.
Potential problem loans are not included in the nonperforming assets table above and totaled $103.5 million, or 1.3% of total assets, at December 31, 2023, as follows: $76.8 million are commercial loans currently in workout that management expects will be rehabilitated; $9.1 million are residential real estate loans, with $9.1 million at 30-89 days delinquent.
Potential problem loans are not included in the nonperforming assets table above and totaled $109.4 million, or 1.3% of total assets, at December 31, 2024, as follows: $79.9 million are commercial loans currently in workout that management expects will be rehabilitated; $6.2 million are residential real estate loans at 30-89 days delinquent and $5.6 million are consumer loans at 30-89 days delinquent.
Maturities of time certificates of deposit and other time deposits of $250,000 or more outstanding at December 31, 2023 are summarized as follows: Maturities as of December 31, 2023 (In thousands) Within three months $ 22,026 After three but within six months 1,865 After six months but within twelve months 7,463 After twelve months 750 $ 32,104 Liquidity Liquidity refers to our ability to maintain cash flow that is adequate to fund our operations, support asset growth, maintain reserve requirements and meet present and future obligations of deposit withdrawals, lending obligations and other contractual obligations through either the sale or maturity of existing assets or by obtaining additional funding through liability management.
Maturities of time certificates of deposit and other time deposits of $250,000 or more outstanding at December 31, 2024 are summarized as follows: Maturities as of December 31, 2024 (In thousands) Within three months $ 8,715 After three but within six months 23,507 After six months but within twelve months 15,251 After twelve months 1,009 $ 48,482 Liquidity Liquidity refers to our ability to maintain cash flow that is adequate to fund our operations, support asset growth, maintain reserve requirements and meet present and future obligations of deposit withdrawals, lending obligations and other contractual obligations through either the sale or maturity of existing assets or by obtaining additional funding through liability management.
During the year ended 2023, the multifamily loan portfolio increased by 18.7% from $967.5 million at December 31, 2022. CRE. Our CRE loans are used to purchase or refinance office buildings, owner-occupied office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, mixed-used buildings, and education centers.
During the year ended 2024, the multifamily loan portfolio increased by 17.7% from $1.15 billion at December 31, 2023. CRE. Our CRE loans are used to purchase or refinance office buildings, owner-occupied office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, mixed-used buildings, and education centers.
Additionally, the allowance for expected credit losses on off-balance sheet loan exposures was increased by $2.7 million to recognize the Day 1 cumulative impact of adopting the CECL standard. 69 Allocation of Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans The following table presents the allocation of the allowance and the percentage of the total amount of loans in each loan category listed as of the dates indicated: At December 31, 2023 At December 31, 2022 (In thousands) Amount % of total loans Amount % of total loans Commercial Portfolio: Commercial and industrial $ 18,331 22.9 % $ 12,916 22.5 % Multifamily 2,133 26.1 % 7,104 23.6 % Commercial real estate 1,276 8.0 % 3,627 8.2 % Construction and land development 24 0.5 % 825 0.9 % Total commercial portfolio $ 21,764 57.5 % $ 24,472 55.2 % Retail Portfolio: Residential real estate lending 13,273 32.3 % 11,338 33.5 % Consumer solar 27,978 9.3 % 6,867 10.2 % Consumer and other 2,676 0.9 % 2,354 1.1 % Total retail portfolio $ 43,927 42.5 % $ 20,559 44.8 % Total allowance for credit losses $ 65,691 $ 45,031 Nonperforming Assets Nonperforming assets include all loans categorized as nonaccrual, other real estate owned and other repossessed assets.
Additionally, the allowance for expected credit losses on off-balance sheet loan exposures was increased by $2.7 million to recognize the Day 1 cumulative impact of adopting the CECL standard. 68 Allocation of Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans The following table presents the allocation of the allowance and the percentage of the total amount of loans in each loan category listed as of the dates indicated: At December 31, 2024 At December 31, 2023 At December 31, 2022 (In thousands) Amount % of total loans Amount % of total loans Amount % of total loans Commercial Portfolio: Commercial and industrial $ 13,505 25.2 % $ 18,331 22.9 % $ 12,916 22.5 % Multifamily 2,794 28.9 % 2,133 26.1 % 7,104 23.6 % Commercial real estate 1,600 8.8 % 1,276 8.0 % 3,627 8.2 % Construction and land development 1,253 0.4 % 24 0.5 % 825 0.9 % Total commercial portfolio $ 19,152 63.3 % $ 21,764 57.5 % $ 24,472 55.2 % Retail Portfolio: Residential real estate lending 9,493 28.1 % 13,273 32.3 % 11,338 33.5 % Consumer solar 29,095 7.8 % 27,978 9.3 % 6,867 10.2 % Consumer and other 2,346 0.8 % 2,676 0.9 % 2,354 1.1 % Total retail portfolio $ 40,934 36.7 % $ 43,927 42.5 % $ 20,559 44.8 % Total allowance for credit losses $ 60,086 $ 65,691 $ 45,031 The following table presents the allocation of the allowance for credit losses on securities and the percentage of the total amount of held-to-maturity securities in each security category listed.
Our C&I loans are generally made to small and medium-sized manufacturers and wholesale, retail and service-based businesses to provide either working capital or to finance major capital expenditures.
The major categories of our commercial loan portfolio are discussed below: C&I. Our C&I loans are generally made to small and medium-sized manufacturers and wholesale, retail and service-based businesses to provide either working capital or to finance major capital expenditures.
Our residential real estate lending loans totaled $1.43 billion at December 31, 2023, which comprised 76.0% of our retail loan portfolio and 32.3% of our total loan portfolio. During the year ended December 31, 2023, our residential real estate lending loans increased by 3.9% from $1.37 billion at December 31, 2022. Consumer solar.
Our residential real estate lending loans totaled $1.31 billion at December 31, 2024, which comprised 76.7% of our retail loan portfolio and 28.1% of our total loan portfolio. During the year ended December 31, 2024, our residential real estate lending loans decreased by 7.9% from $1.43 billion at December 31, 2023. Consumer solar.
This buffer must consist solely of common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital, but the buffer applies to all three measurements (common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital, Tier 1 capital and total capital). The capital conservation is equal to 2.5% of risk-weighted assets.
This buffer must consist solely of common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital, but the buffer applies to all three measurements (common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital, Tier 1 capital and total capital).
The provision for credit losses for held-to-maturity securities was $79.0 thousand for the year December 31, 2023. For available-for-sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company first assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis.
For available-for-sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company first assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis.
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $88.0 million, or $2.86 per average diluted share, compared to $81.5 million, or $2.61 per average diluted share, for the same period in 2022.
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $106.4 million, or $3.44 per average diluted share, compared to $88.0 million, or $2.86 per average diluted share, for the same period in 2023.
Government, $2.1 million of consumer home improvement loans and $10.8 million of commercial energy efficient loans. • In 2022, we purchased $196.4 million of residential solar loans, $122.1 million of residential mortgages, $34.9 million of commercial loans that are unconditionally guaranteed by the U.S. Government, $32.2 million of consumer home improvement loans and $11.2 million of commercial energy efficient loans.
Government, and $11.8 million of commercial energy efficient loans. • In 2023, we purchased $39.2 million of residential solar loans, $13.7 million of residential mortgages, $1.7 million of commercial loans that are unconditionally guaranteed by the U.S. Government, $2.1 million of consumer home improvement loans and $10.8 million of commercial energy efficient loans.
Any impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income. There was no allowance for credit losses for available for sale securities at January 1, 2023. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded as credit loss expense (or reversal).
Any impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded as credit loss expense (or reversal).
We had held-to-maturity securities of $1.70 billion at December 31, 2023, and $1.54 billion at December 31, 2022. With the adoption of the CECL standard as of January 1, 2023, management measures expected credit losses on held-to-maturity debt securities on a collective basis by major security type.
We had held-to-maturity securities of $1.59 billion at December 31, 2024, and $1.70 billion at December 31, 2023. Management measures expected credit losses on held-to-maturity debt securities on a collective basis by major security type.
Uncertainties Regarding the Estimate Estimating the timing and amounts of future credit losses is subject to significant management judgment as these projected cash flows rely upon the estimates discussed above and factors that are reflective of current or future expected conditions. These estimates depend on the duration of current overall economic conditions, industry, borrower, or portfolio specific conditions.
Uncertainties Regarding the Estimate Estimating the timing and amounts of future credit losses is subject to significant management judgment as these projected cash flows rely upon the estimates discussed within the Allowance for Credit Losses policy and factors that are reflective of current or future expected conditions.
Our C&I loans totaled $1.01 billion at December 31, 2023, which comprised 22.9% of our total loan portfolio. During the year ended 2023, the C&I loan portfolio increased by 9.2% from $925.6 million at December 31, 2022. Multifamily .
Our C&I loans totaled $1.18 billion at December 31, 2024, which comprised 25.2% of our total loan portfolio. During the year ended 2024, the C&I loan portfolio increased by 16.3% from $1.01 billion at December 31, 2023. Multifamily .
At December 31, 2023, we had $4.4 million in advances from the FHLBNY and a remaining credit availability of $2.03 billion. In addition, we maintain additional borrowing capacity of approximately $588.0 million with the Federal Reserve’s discount window or Bank Term Funding Program ("BTFP") that is secured by certain securities from our portfolio which are not pledged for other purposes.
At December 31, 2024, we had $250.7 million in advances from the FHLBNY and a remaining credit availability of $1.78 billion. In addition, we maintain additional borrowing capacity of approximately $890.7 million with the Federal Reserve’s discount window that is secured by certain securities from our portfolio which are not pledged for other purposes.
Considering the Day 1 cumulative effect, the ratio of allowance to total loans at January 1, 2023 was 1.61%. At December 31, 2023, the allowance for credit losses on held-to-maturity securities was $0.7 million. On January 1, 2023, an allowance of $0.7 million was recorded to recognize the Day 1 cumulative effect, primarily attributed to commercial and residential PACE assessments.
Considering the Day 1 cumulative effect, the ratio of allowance to total loans at January 1, 2023 was 1.61%. At December 31, 2024, the allowance for credit losses on held-to-maturity securities was $0.7 million compared to $0.7 million at December 31, 2023.
Our residential real estate lending portfolio is 99% first mortgage loans and 1% second mortgage loans. As of December 31, 2023, approximately 80% of our residential one-to-four family mortgage loans were either originated by our loan officers since 2012 or were acquired in our acquisition of New Resource Bank, and approximately 20% were purchased or acquired.
As of December 31, 2024, approximately 80% of our residential one-to-four family mortgage loans were either originated by our loan officers or were acquired in our acquisition of New Resource Bank, and approximately 20% were purchased or acquired.
The increase in nonperforming assets at December 31, 2023 compared to December 31, 2022 was primarily driven by an increase in residential real estate loans on nonaccrual status. 71 Refer to " Allowance for Credit Losses " for discussion on the allowance for credit losses.
The decrease in nonperforming assets at December 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023 was primarily driven by an decrease in commercial and industrial loans on nonaccrual status. Refer to " Allowance for Credit Losses " for discussion on the allowance for credit losses.
We believe that our strong deposit franchise is attributable to our mission-based strategy of developing and maintaining relationships with our clients who share similar values and through maintaining a high level of service.
Total deposits were $7.18 billion at December 31, 2024, compared to $7.01 billion at December 31, 2023. We believe that our strong deposit franchise is attributable to our mission-based strategy of developing and maintaining relationships with our clients who share similar values and through maintaining a high level of service.
Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Beginning balance $ 45,031 $ 35,866 $ 41,589 Adoption of ASU No. 2016-13 21,229 — — Loan charge-offs: Commercial portfolio: Commercial and industrial 1,726 — 813 Multifamily 2,367 416 4,081 Commercial real estate — — 314 Construction and land development 4,664 389 — Retail portfolio: Residential real estate lending 65 2,448 1,081 Consumer solar 6,966 4,942 2,424 Consumer and other 270 201 275 Total loan charge-offs 16,058 8,396 8,988 Recoveries of loans previously charged-off: Commercial portfolio: Commercial and industrial 53 274 221 Multifamily 20 — — Construction and land development — 2 3 Retail portfolio: Residential real estate lending 706 1,800 3,168 Consumer solar 1,211 423 87 Consumer and other 36 60 73 Total loan recoveries 2,026 2,559 3,552 Net charge-offs 14,032 5,837 5,436 Provision for credit losses 13,463 15,002 (287) Balance at end of period $ 65,691 $ 45,031 $ 35,866 The allowance for credit losses increased $20.7 million to $65.7 million at December 31, 2023 from $45.0 million at December 31, 2022.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, the allowance on loans presented is the allowance for loan losses using the incurred loss model. 67 Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Beginning balance $ 65,691 $ 45,031 $ 35,866 Adoption of ASU No. 2016-13 — 21,229 — Loan charge-offs: Commercial portfolio: Commercial and industrial (8,144) (1,726) — Multifamily (510) (2,367) (416) Construction and land development — (4,664) (389) Retail portfolio: Residential real estate lending (1,182) (65) (2,448) Consumer solar (7,694) (6,966) (4,942) Consumer and other (320) (270) (201) Total loan charge-offs (17,850) (16,058) (8,396) Recoveries of loans previously charged-off: Commercial portfolio: Commercial and industrial 78 53 274 Multifamily — 20 — Construction and land development 398 — 2 Retail portfolio: Residential real estate lending 992 706 1,800 Consumer solar 372 1,211 423 Consumer and other 52 36 60 Total loan recoveries 1,892 2,026 2,559 Net charge-offs (15,958) (14,032) (5,837) Provision for credit losses 10,353 13,463 15,002 Balance at end of period $ 60,086 $ 65,691 $ 45,031 The allowance for credit losses decreased $5.6 million to $60.1 million at December 31, 2024 from $65.7 million at December 31, 2023.
Changes in the market interest rates and interest rates we earn on interest-earning assets or pay on interest-bearing liabilities, as well as the volume and types of interest-earning assets, interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing liabilities, are usually the largest drivers of periodic changes in net interest spread, net interest margin and net interest income. 57 The following table sets forth information related to our average balance sheet, average yields on assets, and average costs of liabilities for the periods indicated: Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (In thousands) Average Balance Income / Expense Yield / Rate Average Balance Income / Expense Yield / Rate Average Balance Income / Expense Yield / Rate Interest-earning assets: Interest-bearing deposits in banks $ 142,053 $ 5,779 4.07 % $ 258,214 $ 2,186 0.85 % $ 521,681 $ 651 0.12 % Securities (1) 3,250,788 160,298 4.93 % 3,391,056 106,417 3.14 % 2,461,661 54,615 2.22 % Resell agreements 10,233 705 6.89 % 182,304 4,237 2.32 % 138,833 1,942 1.40 % Total loans, net (2)(3) 4,259,195 191,295 4.49 % 3,615,437 145,649 4.03 % 3,180,093 123,318 3.88 % Total interest-earning assets 7,662,269 358,077 4.67 % 7,447,011 258,489 3.47 % 6,302,268 180,526 2.86 % Non-interest-earning assets: Cash and due from banks 5,140 7,126 7,853 Other assets 208,902 273,028 259,718 Total assets $ 7,876,311 $ 7,727,165 $ 6,569,839 Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings, NOW and money market deposits $ 3,344,407 $ 59,818 1.79 % $ 2,981,688 $ 10,069 0.34 % $ 2,622,584 $ 4,788 0.18 % Time deposits 167,167 3,452 2.07 % 185,692 638 0.34 % 248,507 1,035 0.42 % Brokered CDs 364,833 17,854 4.89 % 9,338 349 3.74 % — — — % Total deposits 3,876,407 81,124 2.09 % 3,176,718 11,056 0.35 % 2,871,091 5,823 0.20 % Other borrowings 350,039 15,642 4.47 % 200,726 7,593 3.78 % 12,699 400 3.15 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 4,226,446 96,766 2.29 % 3,377,444 18,649 0.55 % 2,883,789 6,222 0.22 % Non-interest-bearing liabilities: Demand and transaction deposits 3,045,013 3,746,152 3,017,621 Other liabilities 73,770 82,931 116,256 Total liabilities 7,345,229 7,206,527 6,017,666 Stockholders' equity 531,082 520,638 552,173 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 7,876,311 $ 7,727,165 $ 6,569,839 Net interest income / interest rate spread $ 261,311 2.38 % $ 239,840 2.92 % $ 174,304 2.64 % Net interest-earning assets / net interest margin $ 3,435,823 3.41 % $ 4,069,567 3.22 % $ 3,418,479 2.77 % Total Cost of Deposits 1.17 % 0.16 % 0.10 % (1) Includes FHLBNY stock in the average balance, and dividend income on FHLBNY stock in interest income (2) Amounts are net of deferred origination costs.
Changes in the market interest rates and interest rates we earn on interest-earning assets or pay on interest-bearing liabilities, as well as the volume and types of interest-earning assets, interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing liabilities, are usually the largest drivers of periodic changes in net interest spread, net interest margin and net interest income. 55 The following table sets forth information related to our average balance sheet, average yields on assets, and average costs of liabilities for the periods indicated: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (In thousands) Average Balance Income / Expense Yield / Rate Average Balance Income / Expense Yield / Rate Average Balance Income / Expense Yield / Rate Interest-earning assets: Interest-bearing deposits in banks $ 176,830 $ 8,669 4.90 % $ 142,053 $ 5,779 4.07 % $ 258,214 $ 2,186 0.85 % Securities (1) 3,295,597 171,308 5.20 % 3,250,788 160,298 4.93 % 3,391,056 106,417 3.14 % Resell agreements 89,312 5,939 6.65 % 10,233 705 6.89 % 182,304 4,237 2.32 % Total loans (2)(3) 4,479,038 215,380 4.81 % 4,259,195 191,295 4.49 % 3,615,437 145,649 4.03 % Total interest-earning assets 8,040,777 401,296 4.99 % 7,662,269 358,077 4.67 % 7,447,011 258,489 3.47 % Non-interest-earning assets: Cash and due from banks 5,970 5,140 7,126 Other assets 218,033 208,902 273,028 Total assets $ 8,264,780 $ 7,876,311 $ 7,727,165 Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings, NOW and money market deposits $ 3,699,972 $ 99,362 2.69 % $ 3,344,407 $ 59,818 1.79 % $ 2,981,688 $ 10,069 0.34 % Time deposits 210,599 7,706 3.66 % 167,167 3,452 2.07 % 185,692 961 0.52 % Brokered CDs 122,035 6,393 5.24 % 364,833 17,854 4.89 % 9,338 26 0.28 % Total interest-bearing deposits 4,032,606 113,461 2.81 % 3,876,407 81,124 2.09 % 3,176,718 11,056 0.35 % Borrowings 140,539 5,405 3.85 % 350,039 15,642 4.47 % 200,726 7,593 3.78 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 4,173,145 118,866 2.85 % 4,226,446 96,766 2.29 % 3,377,444 18,649 0.55 % Non-interest-bearing liabilities: Demand and transaction deposits 3,373,047 3,045,013 3,746,152 Other liabilities 69,245 73,770 82,931 Total liabilities 7,615,437 7,345,229 7,206,527 Stockholders' equity 649,343 531,082 520,638 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 8,264,780 $ 7,876,311 $ 7,727,165 Net interest income / interest rate spread $ 282,430 2.14 % $ 261,311 2.38 % $ 239,840 2.92 % Net yield on interest-earning assets / net interest margin $ 3,867,632 3.51 % $ 3,435,823 3.41 % $ 4,069,567 3.22 % Total Cost of Deposits 1.53 % 1.17 % 0.16 % (1) Includes FHLBNY stock in the average balance, and dividend income on FHLBNY stock in interest income.
Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by federal banking regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on our financial statements.
We are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking regulators. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by federal banking regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on our financial statements. Basel III regulatory capital rules impose minimum capital requirements for bank holding companies and banks.
As of December 31, 2023, our total assets were $7.97 billion, our total loans, net of deferred fees and allowance were $4.35 billion, our total deposits were $7.01 billion, and our stockholders' equity was $585.4 million. As of December 31, 2023, our trust business held $41.66 billion in assets under custody and $14.82 billion in assets under management.
As of December 31, 2024, our total assets were $8.26 billion, our total loans, net of deferred fees and allowance were $4.61 billion, our total deposits were $7.18 billion, and our stockholders' equity was $707.7 million. As of December 31, 2024, our trust business held $35.02 billion in assets under custody and $14.62 billion in assets under management.
To evaluate net interest income, we measure and monitor (i) yields on our loans and other interest-earning assets, (ii) the costs of our deposits and other funding sources, (iii) our net interest spread and (iv) our net interest margin. Net interest spread is equal to the difference between rates earned on interest-earning assets and rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
We incur interest expense from interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities, including interest-bearing deposits, FHLBNY advances, subordinated debt, and other borrowings. To evaluate net interest income, we measure and monitor (i) yields on our loans and other interest-earning assets, (ii) the costs of our deposits and other funding sources, (iii) our net interest spread and (iv) our net interest margin.
Overall, the provision expense on loans was primarily driven by portfolio growth, and certain individual reserves, offset by improvements in macro-economic forecasts used in the CECL model and releases of reserves for lower unfunded exposures.
Overall, the provision expense on loans was primarily driven by portfolio growth, charge-offs on consumer solar loans, and certain individual reserves, offset by improvements in macro-economic forecasts used in the CECL model and releases of reserves due to lower unfunded exposures. For a further discussion of the allowance, see “ Allowance for Credit Losses ” below.
The $27.0 million, or 42.5%, increase is due to normal business activities, strategic investment securities sales, and borrowings. Our available for sale securities at December 31, 2023 were $1.48 billion, or 18.6% of total assets, compared to $1.81 billion, or 23.1% of total assets at December 31, 2022.
The $29.8 million, or 32.9%, decrease is due to normal business activities, strategic investment securities sales, and borrowings. Our available for sale securities at December 31, 2024 were $1.63 billion, or 19.7% of total assets, compared to $1.48 billion, or 18.6% of total assets at December 31, 2023.
Non-Interest Expense The following table presents non-interest expense for the periods indicated: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Compensation and employee benefits $ 85,774 $ 74,712 $ 69,844 Occupancy and depreciation 13,605 13,723 14,023 Professional fees 9,637 10,417 12,961 Data processing 17,744 17,732 16,042 Office maintenance and depreciation 2,830 3,012 3,057 Amortization of intangible assets 888 1,046 1,207 Advertising and promotion 4,181 3,741 3,230 Federal deposit insurance premiums 4,018 3,228 2,531 Other expense 12,570 12,960 9,360 Total non-interest expense $ 151,247 $ 140,571 132,255 Non-interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $151.2 million , an increase of $10.7 million from $140.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Equity method investments loss was $0.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to an income of $4.9 million for the same period in 2023. 59 Non-Interest Expense The following table presents non-interest expense for the periods indicated: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Compensation and employee benefits $ 93,766 $ 85,774 $ 74,712 Occupancy and depreciation 13,081 13,605 13,723 Professional fees 9,957 9,637 10,417 Data processing 19,802 17,744 17,732 Office maintenance and depreciation 2,471 2,830 3,012 Amortization of intangible assets 730 888 1,046 Advertising and promotion 3,731 4,181 3,741 Federal deposit insurance premiums 3,715 4,018 3,228 Other expense 12,519 12,570 12,960 Total non-interest expense $ 159,772 $ 151,247 140,571 Non-interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $159.8 million, an increase of $8.6 million from $151.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The $6.5 million increase was primarily due to net interest income which increased by $21.5 million, and an increase of non-interest income of $5.4 million, offset by an increase in non-interest expense of $10.6 million, an increase in income tax expense of $10.1 million.
The $18.4 million increase was primarily due to net interest income which increased by $21.1 million, a decrease in provision for credit losses of $4.4 million, and an increase of non-interest income of $3.9 million, offset by an increase in non-interest expense of $8.6 million, and an increase in income tax expense of $2.4 million.
With the adoption of the CECL standard, the allowance for credit losses for the year ended December 31, 2023 is calculated under the expected credit losses model. For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the allowance on loans presented is the allowance for loan losses using the incurred loss model.
With the adoption of the CECL standard, the allowance for credit losses for the year ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is calculated under the expected credit losses model.
Notable changes within individual balance sheet line items include a $417.0 million increase in total deposits, a $284.7 million increase in loans receivable, net, $27.0 million increase in cash and equivalents and a $24.2 million increase in resell agreements, offset by $173.9 million decrease in investment securities and a $345.6 million decrease in FHLB advances and other borrowings.
Notable changes within individual balance sheet line items include a $267.2 million increase in loans receivable, a $168.6 million increase in total deposits, a $35.4 million increase in investment securities, and a $246.3 million increase in FHLB advances, offset by a $230.0 million decrease in other borrowings, a $29.8 million decrease in cash and equivalents and a $26.3 million decrease in resell agreements.
Net interest margin is equal to the annualized net interest income divided by average net interest-earning assets. Average balances were derived from average daily balances. Because non-interest-bearing sources of funds, such as non-interest-bearing deposits and stockholders’ equity, also fund interest-earning assets, net interest margin includes the benefit of these non-interest-bearing sources.
Because non-interest-bearing sources of funds, such as non-interest-bearing deposits and stockholders’ equity, also fund interest-earning assets, net interest margin includes the benefit of these non-interest-bearing sources.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements See Note 2 of our consolidated financial statements, which are included beginning on page 93 of this report for a discussion of recently issued accounting pronouncements that have been or will be adopted by us that will require enhanced disclosures in our financial statements in future periods. 56 Impact of Inflation and Changing Interest Rates Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, which requires us to measure financial position and operating results primarily in terms of historic dollars.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements See Note 2 of our consolidated financial statements, which are included beginning on page 94 of this report for a discussion of recently issued accounting pronouncements that have been or will be adopted by us that will require enhanced disclosures in our financial statements in future periods.
The following table presents our non-interest income for the periods indicated: 60 Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Trust Department fees $ 15,175 $ 14,449 $ 13,352 Service charges on deposit accounts 10,999 10,999 9,355 Bank-owned life insurance income 2,882 3,868 2,388 Gain (loss) on sale of securities (7,392) (3,637) 649 Gain (loss) on sale of loans 32 (610) 1,887 Loss on other real estate owned — (168) (407) Equity method investments income (loss) 4,932 (2,773) 150 Other income 2,708 1,769 1,015 Total non-interest income $ 29,336 $ 23,897 $ 28,389 Non-interest income was $29.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $23.9 million for the same period in 2022, an increase of $5.4 million.
Non-Interest Income Our non-interest income includes Trust Department fees, which consist of fees received in connection with investment advisory and custodial management services of investment accounts, service fees charged on deposit accounts, income on BOLI, gain or loss on sales of securities, sales of loans, and other real estate owned, income from equity method investments, and other income. 58 The following table presents our non-interest income for the periods indicated: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Trust Department fees $ 15,186 $ 15,175 $ 14,449 Service charges on deposit accounts 32,178 10,999 10,999 Bank-owned life insurance income 2,498 2,882 3,868 Losses on sale of securities (9,698) (7,392) (3,637) Gain (loss) on sale of loans and changes in fair value on loans held-for-sale, net (8,197) 32 (610) Loss on other real estate owned, net — — (168) Equity method investments income (loss) (831) 4,932 (2,773) Other income 2,079 2,708 1,769 Total non-interest income $ 33,215 $ 29,336 $ 23,897 Non-interest income was $33.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $29.3 million for the same period in 2023, an increase of $3.9 million.
Life in Years Credit Ratings Highest Rating if split rated (In thousands) Amount % % Floating % AAA % AA % A % BBB % Not Rated Total CLO Commercial & Industrial $ 531,375 58 % 2.7 100 % 98 % 2 % 0 % 0 % 0 % 100 % Consumer 160,276 18 % 6.0 0 % 14 % 20 % 66 % 0 % 0 % 100 % Mortgage 146,939 16 % 2.6 0 % 100 % 0 % 0 % 0 % 0 % 100 % Student 68,961 8 % 4.3 30 % 79 % 21 % 0 % 0 % 0 % 100 % Total Securities: $ 907,551 100 % 3.4 61 % 82 % 6 % 12 % 0 % 0 % 100 % Our securities portfolio primarily consists of high quality investments in mortgage-backed securities to government sponsored entities and other asset-backed securities and PACE assessments.
Life in Years Credit Ratings Highest Rating if split rated (In thousands) Amount % % Floating % AAA % AA % A % BBB % Not Rated Total CLO Commercial & Industrial $ 523,630 61 % 3.1 100 % 98 % 2 % 0 % 0 % 0 % 100 % Consumer 186,212 21 % 5.0 0 % 33 % 38 % 29 % 0 % 0 % 100 % Mortgage 85,199 10 % 1.7 100 % 100 % 0 % 0 % 0 % 0 % 100 % Student 72,454 8 % 4.1 76 % 73 % 27 % 0 % 0 % 0 % 100 % Total Securities: $ 867,495 100 % 3.4 77 % 82 % 12 % 6 % 0 % 0 % 100 % Our securities portfolio primarily consists of high quality investments in mortgage-backed securities to government sponsored entities and other asset-backed securities and PACE assessments.
We also monitor our liquidity requirements in light of interest rate trends, changes in the economy, and the scheduled maturity and interest rate sensitivity of our securities and loan portfolios and deposits. Liquidity management is made more complicated because different balance sheet components are subject to varying degrees of management control.
We also monitor our liquidity requirements in light of interest rate trends, changes in the economy, and the scheduled maturity and interest rate sensitivity of our 73 securities and loan portfolios and deposits. The complexity of liquidity management increases due to the varying levels of management control that can be exerted over different elements of the balance sheet.
The following table shows the regulatory capital ratios for the Company and the Bank at the dates indicated: 75 Actual For Capital Adequacy Purposes (1) To Be Considered Well Capitalized Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio (In thousands) December 31, 2023 Consolidated: Total capital to risk weighted assets $ 788,207 15.64 % $ 403,277 8.00 % N/A N/A Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets 654,555 12.98 % 302,458 6.00 % N/A N/A Tier 1 capital to average assets 654,555 8.07 % 324,511 4.00 % N/A N/A Common equity tier 1 to risk weighted assets 654,555 12.98 % 226,843 4.50 % N/A N/A Bank: Total capital to risk weighted assets $ 752,828 14.93 % $ 403,266 8.00 % $ 504,083 10.00 % Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets 689,724 13.68 % 302,450 6.00 % 403,266 8.00 % Tier 1 capital to average assets 689,724 8.50 % 324,515 4.00 % 405,643 5.00 % Common equity tier 1 to risk weighted assets 689,724 13.68 % 226,837 4.50 % 327,654 6.50 % December 31, 2022 Consolidated: Total capital to risk weighted assets $ 721,324 14.87 % $ 387,957 8.00 % N/A N/A Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets 597,022 12.31 % 290,967 6.00 % N/A N/A Tier 1 capital to average assets 597,022 7.52 % 317,738 4.00 % N/A N/A Common equity tier 1 to risk weighted assets 597,022 12.31 % 218,226 4.50 % N/A N/A Bank: Total capital to risk weighted assets $ 715,458 14.75 % $ 388,107 8.00 % $ 485,134 10.00 % Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets 668,864 13.79 % 291,080 6.00 % 388,107 8.00 % Tier 1 capital to average assets 668,864 8.44 % 317,111 4.00 % 396,389 5.00 % Common equity tier 1 to risk weighted assets 668,864 13.79 % 218,310 4.50 % 315,337 6.50 % (1) Amounts are shown exclusive of the capital conservation buffer of 2.50%.
The capital conservation is equal to 2.5% of risk-weighted assets. 75 The following table shows the regulatory capital ratios for the Company and the Bank at the dates indicated: Actual For Capital Adequacy Purposes (1) To Be Considered Well Capitalized Actual Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio (In thousands) December 31, 2024 Consolidated: Total capital to risk weighted assets $ 879,316 16.26 % $ 432,496 8.00 % N/A N/A Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets 751,394 13.90 % 324,372 6.00 % N/A N/A Tier 1 capital to average assets 751,394 9.00 % 334,112 4.00 % N/A N/A Common equity tier 1 to risk weighted assets 751,394 13.90 % 243,279 4.50 % N/A N/A Bank: Total capital to risk weighted assets $ 829,871 15.35 % $ 432,493 8.00 % $ 540,616 10.00 % Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets 765,652 14.16 % 324,370 6.00 % 432,493 8.00 % Tier 1 capital to average assets 765,652 9.17 % 334,109 4.00 % 417,637 5.00 % Common equity tier 1 to risk weighted assets 765,652 14.16 % 243,277 4.50 % 351,400 6.50 % December 31, 2023 Consolidated: Total capital to risk weighted assets $ 788,207 15.64 % $ 403,277 8.00 % N/A N/A Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets 654,555 12.98 % 302,458 6.00 % N/A N/A Tier 1 capital to average assets 654,555 8.07 % 324,511 4.00 % N/A N/A Common equity tier 1 to risk weighted assets 654,555 12.98 % 226,843 4.50 % N/A N/A Bank: Total capital to risk weighted assets $ 752,828 14.93 % $ 403,266 8.00 % $ 504,083 10.00 % Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets 689,724 13.68 % 302,450 6.00 % 403,266 8.00 % Tier 1 capital to average assets 689,724 8.50 % 324,515 4.00 % 405,643 5.00 % Common equity tier 1 to risk weighted assets 689,724 13.68 % 226,837 4.50 % 327,654 6.50 % (1) Amounts are shown exclusive of the capital conservation buffer of 2.50%.
With the adoption of the CECL standard on January 1, 2023, the average balance of the allowance for credit losses on loans was reclassified for all presented periods to other assets to allow for comparability. (3) Includes prepayment penalty income in 2023, 2022, and 2021 of $0.1 million, $1.7 million, and $1.7 million, respectively.
(2) Amounts are net of deferred origination fees and costs. With the adoption of the CECL standard on January 1, 2023, the average balance of the allowance for credit losses on loans was reclassified for all presented periods to other assets to allow for comparability.
Therefore, the effect of changes in interest rates will have a more significant effect on our performance than will the effect of changing prices and inflation in general. While interest rates are greatly influenced by changes in the inflation rate, they do not necessarily change at the same rate or in the same magnitude as the inflation rate.
While interest rates are greatly influenced by changes in the inflation rate, they do not necessarily change at the same rate or in the same magnitude as the inflation rate.
Our CRE loans totaled $353.4 million at December 31, 2023, which comprised 8.0% of our total loan portfolio. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the CRE loan portfolio increased by 5.5% from $335.1 million at December 31, 2022.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the CRE loan portfolio increased by 16.4% from $353.4 million at December 31, 2023. 65 Retail loan portfolio Our retail loan portfolio comprised 36.7% of our total loan portfolio at December 31, 2024 and 42.5% of our loan portfolio at December 31, 2023.
Our management concluded that it was more-likely-than-not that the entire amount will be realized. We will evaluate the recoverability of our net deferred tax asset on a periodic basis and record decreases (increases) as a deferred tax provision (benefit) in the Consolidated Statements of Income as appropriate. Deposits Deposits represent our primary source of funds.
We will evaluate the recoverability of our net deferred tax asset on a periodic basis and record decreases (increases) as a deferred tax provision (benefit) in the Consolidated Statements of Income as appropriate. Deposits Deposits represent our primary source of funds. We are focused on growing our core deposits through relationship-based banking with our business and consumer clients.
The net changes attributable to the combined impact of both rate and volume have been allocated proportionately to the changes due to volume and the changes due to rate: Year Ended December 31, 2023 over December 31, 2022 (In thousands) Volume Changes Due To Rate Net Change Interest-earning assets: Interest-bearing deposits in banks $ (2,823) $ 6,416 $ 3,593 Securities (6,638) 60,519 53,881 Resell Agreements (4,298) 766 (3,532) Total loans, net 27,206 18,440 45,646 Total interest income 13,447 86,141 99,588 Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings, NOW and money market deposits 5,874 43,875 49,749 Time deposits (347) 3,161 2,814 Brokered CDs 17,505 — 17,505 Total deposits 23,032 47,036 70,068 FHLBNY advances (275) 892 617 Other borrowings 5,517 1,915 7,432 Total borrowings 5,242 2,807 8,049 Total interest expense 28,274 49,843 78,117 Change in net interest income $ (14,827) $ 36,298 $ 21,471 59 Year Ended December 31, 2022 over December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Volume Changes Due To Rate Net Change Interest-earning assets: Interest-bearing deposits in banks $ (1,213) $ 2,748 $ 1,535 Securities 25,037 26,765 51,802 Resell Agreements 862 1,433 2,295 Total loans, net 17,058 5,273 22,331 Total interest income 41,744 36,219 77,963 Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings, NOW and money market deposits 1,076 4,205 5,281 Time deposits (243) 195 (48) Total deposits 833 4,400 5,233 FHLBNY advances 2,368 2,370 4,738 Other borrowings 2,340 116 2,456 Total borrowings 4,708 2,486 7,194 Total interest expense 5,541 6,886 12,427 Change in net interest income $ 36,203 $ 29,333 $ 65,536 Provision for Credit Losses We establish an allowance for credit losses through a provision for credit losses charged as an expense in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
The net changes attributable to the combined impact of both rate and volume have been allocated proportionately to the changes due to volume and the changes due to rate: Year Ended December 31, 2024 over December 31, 2023 (In thousands) Volume Changes Due To Rate Net Change Interest-earning assets: Interest-bearing deposits in banks $ 1,553 $ 1,337 $ 2,890 Securities 2,285 8,725 11,010 Resell agreements 5,441 (207) 5,234 Total loans, net 10,225 13,860 24,085 Total interest income 19,504 23,715 43,219 Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings, NOW and money market deposits 8,824 30,720 39,544 Time deposits 1,369 2,885 4,254 Brokered CDs (11,915) 454 (11,461) Total deposits (1,722) 34,059 32,337 Borrowings (9,261) (976) (10,237) Total interest expense (10,983) 33,083 22,100 Change in net interest income $ 30,487 $ (9,368) $ 21,119 57 Year Ended December 31, 2023 over December 31, 2022 (In thousands) Volume Changes Due To Rate Net Change Interest-earning assets: Interest-bearing deposits in banks $ (2,823) $ 6,416 $ 3,593 Securities (6,638) 60,519 53,881 Resell agreements (4,298) 766 (3,532) Total loans, net 27,206 18,440 45,646 Total interest income 13,447 86,141 99,588 Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings, NOW and money market deposits 5,874 43,875 49,749 Time deposits (347) 3,161 2,814 Brokered CDs 17,505 — 17,505 Total deposits 23,032 47,036 70,068 Borrowings 5,242 2,807 8,049 Total interest expense 28,274 49,843 78,117 Change in net interest income $ (14,827) $ 36,298 $ 21,471 Provision for Credit Losses We establish an allowance for credit losses through a provision for credit losses charged as an expense in our Consolidated Statements of Income.