Biggest changeRisk Factors. 28 Table of Contents The following tables show the contractual maturities of our gross loans as of the periods below: As of December 31, 2024 Due after One Year Due after Five Years Due in One Year or Less Through Five Years Through Fifteen Years Due after Fifteen Years Fixed Adjustable Fixed Adjustable Fixed Adjustable Fixed Adjustable Total Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate (Dollars in thousands) Construction & development $ 9,378 $ 76,709 $ 2,050 $ 78,786 $ - $ 564 $ 198 $ - $ 167,685 1-4 family real estate 15,426 20,085 43,558 31,566 964 4,826 4,622 - 121,047 Commercial real estate - other 47,737 61,482 103,484 271,156 153 18,303 8,989 - 511,304 Total commercial real estate 72,541 158,276 149,092 381,508 1,117 23,693 13,809 - 800,036 Commercial & industrial 36,062 263,026 13,639 175,729 8,232 9,738 597 - 507,023 Agricultural 22,768 8,991 16,581 26,677 - 1,054 1,851 - 77,922 Consumer 1,661 4 5,641 170 602 3,570 2,664 - 14,312 Gross loans $ 133,032 $ 430,297 $ 184,953 $ 584,084 $ 9,951 $ 38,055 $ 18,921 $ - $ 1,399,293 As of December 31, 2023 Due after One Year Due after Five Years Due in One Year or Less Through Five Years Through Fifteen Years Due after Fifteen Years Fixed Adjustable Fixed Adjustable Fixed Adjustable Fixed Adjustable Total Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate (Dollars in thousands) Construction & development $ 11,431 $ 70,040 $ 8,970 $ 44,935 $ - $ 1,438 $ 392 $ - $ 137,206 1-4 family real estate 13,628 13,015 41,602 21,451 26 5,443 5,411 - 100,576 Commercial real estate - other 50,251 65,120 152,250 219,260 129 21,283 10,329 - 518,622 Total commerical real estate 75,310 148,175 202,822 285,646 155 28,164 16,132 - 756,404 Commercial & industrial 20,389 263,564 41,520 186,776 3,276 10,041 619 - 526,185 Agricultural 13,250 22,615 13,935 13,032 - 810 2,853 - 66,495 Consumer 2,170 14 5,490 121 595 3,604 2,523 - 14,517 Gross loans $ 111,119 $ 434,368 $ 263,767 $ 485,575 $ 4,026 $ 42,619 $ 22,127 $ - $ 1,363,601 As of December 31, 2022 Due after One Year Due after Five Years Due in One Year or Less Through Five Years Through Fifteen Years Due after Fifteen Years Fixed Adjustable Fixed Adjustable Fixed Adjustable Fixed Adjustable Total Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate (Dollars in thousands) Construction & development $ 11,749 $ 81,002 $ 7,556 $ 57,439 $ - $ 1,160 $ - $ 4,297 $ 163,203 1-4 family real estate 10,550 12,664 24,741 15,782 314 6,606 - 6,271 76,928 Commercial real estate - other 2,680 59,870 131,105 207,819 6,635 17,146 - 13,746 439,001 Total real estate 24,979 153,536 163,402 281,040 6,949 24,912 - 24,314 679,132 Commercial & industrial 43,823 234,573 60,275 159,571 3,745 10,390 - 634 513,011 Agricultural 1,798 17,514 8,767 33,270 469 980 140 3,207 66,145 Consumer 1,683 22 6,310 156 587 2,860 82 3,249 14,949 Gross loans $ 72,283 $ 405,645 $ 238,754 $ 474,037 $ 11,750 $ 39,142 $ 222 $ 31,404 $ 1,273,237 29 Table of Contents Allowance for Credit Losses The allowance is based on management’s estimate of probable losses in the loan portfolio.
Biggest changeRisk Factors. 28 Table of Contents The following tables show the contractual maturities of our gross loans as of the periods below: As of December 31, 2025 Due after One Year Due after Five Years Due in One Year or Less Through Five Years Through Fifteen Years Due after Fifteen Years Fixed Adjustable Fixed Adjustable Fixed Adjustable Fixed Adjustable Total Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate (Dollars in thousands) Construction & development $ 638 $ 116,658 $ 10,497 $ 95,444 $ - $ 399 $ 930 $ - $ 224,566 1-4 family real estate 7,281 21,031 32,503 56,599 775 5,533 2,400 - 126,122 Commercial real estate - other 22,817 41,301 66,266 412,436 139 38,515 6,123 - 587,597 Total commercial real estate 30,736 178,990 109,266 564,479 914 44,447 9,453 - 938,285 Commercial & industrial 47,266 293,406 14,097 173,586 107 38,246 572 - 567,280 Agricultural 31,633 10,926 6,560 37,162 - 3,253 1,374 - 90,908 Consumer 1,747 2 4,866 258 806 3,714 1,501 - 12,894 Gross loans $ 111,382 $ 483,324 $ 134,789 $ 775,485 $ 1,827 $ 89,660 $ 12,900 $ - $ 1,609,367 As of December 31, 2024 Due after One Year Due after Five Years Due in One Year or Less Through Five Years Through Fifteen Years Due after Fifteen Years Fixed Adjustable Fixed Adjustable Fixed Adjustable Fixed Adjustable Total Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate (Dollars in thousands) Construction & development $ 9,378 $ 76,709 $ 2,050 $ 78,786 $ - $ 564 $ 198 $ - $ 167,685 1-4 family real estate 15,426 20,085 43,558 31,566 964 4,826 4,622 - 121,047 Commercial real estate - other 47,737 61,482 103,484 271,156 153 18,303 8,989 - 511,304 Total commercial real estate 72,541 158,276 149,092 381,508 1,117 23,693 13,809 - 800,036 Commercial & industrial 36,062 263,026 13,639 175,729 8,232 9,738 597 - 507,023 Agricultural 22,768 8,991 16,581 26,677 - 1,054 1,851 - 77,922 Consumer 1,661 4 5,641 170 602 3,570 2,664 - 14,312 Gross loans $ 133,032 $ 430,297 $ 184,953 $ 584,084 $ 9,951 $ 38,055 $ 18,921 $ - $ 1,399,293 As of December 31, 2023 Due after One Year Due after Five Years Due in One Year or Less Through Five Years Through Fifteen Years Due after Fifteen Years Fixed Adjustable Fixed Adjustable Fixed Adjustable Fixed Adjustable Total Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate (Dollars in thousands) Construction & development $ 11,431 $ 70,040 $ 8,970 $ 44,935 $ - $ 1,438 $ 392 $ - $ 137,206 1-4 family real estate 13,628 13,015 41,602 21,451 26 5,443 5,411 - 100,576 Commercial real estate - other 50,251 65,120 152,250 219,260 129 21,283 10,329 - 518,622 Total real estate 75,310 148,175 202,822 285,646 155 28,164 16,132 - 756,404 Commercial & industrial 20,389 263,564 41,520 186,776 3,276 10,041 619 - 526,185 Agricultural 13,250 22,615 13,935 13,032 - 810 2,853 - 66,495 Consumer 2,170 14 5,490 121 595 3,604 2,523 - 14,517 Gross loans $ 111,119 $ 434,368 $ 263,767 $ 485,575 $ 4,026 $ 42,619 $ 22,127 $ - $ 1,363,601 29 Table of Contents Allowance for Credit Losses The allowance is based on management’s estimate of probable losses in the loan portfolio.
See Note (6) of the financial statements for further disclosure and discussion. 23 Table of Contents Results of Operations Years Ended December 31, 2024, December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022 Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin The following table presents, for the periods indicated, information about: (i) weighted average balances, the total dollar amount of interest income from interest-earning assets, and the resultant average yields; (ii) average balances, the total dollar amount of interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, and the resultant average rates; (iii) net interest income; and (iv) the net interest margin.
See Note 5 of the financial statements for further disclosure and discussion. 23 Table of Contents Results of Operations Years Ended December 31, 2025, December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023 Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin The following table presents, for the periods indicated, information about: (i) weighted average balances, the total dollar amount of interest income from interest-earning assets, and the resultant average yields; (ii) average balances, the total dollar amount of interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, and the resultant average rates; (iii) net interest income; and (iv) the net interest margin.
The quality and diversification of the loan portfolio is an important consideration when reviewing our financial condition. As of December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, our gross loans were $1.40 billion, $1.36 billion and $1.27 billion, respectively.
The quality and diversification of the loan portfolio is an important consideration when reviewing our financial condition. As of December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, our gross loans were $1.61 billion, $1.40 billion and $1.36 billion, respectively.
In addition, based on the values of loans pledged as collateral, we had borrowing availability with the FHLB of $190.9 million as of December 31, 2024 and $159.2 million as of December 31, 2023, and we had access to approximately $336.1 million in liquidity with the Federal Reserve Bank as of December 31, 2024 and $0 as of December 31, 2023. 36 Table of Contents Capital Requirements The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal and state banking regulators.
In addition, based on the values of loans pledged as collateral, we had borrowing availability with the FHLB of $213.8 million as of December 31, 2025 and $190.9 million as of December 31, 2024, and we had access to approximately $288.6 million in liquidity with the Federal Reserve Bank as of December 31, 2025 and $336.1 million as of December 31, 2024. 36 Table of Contents Capital Requirements The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal and state banking regulators.
Nonperforming assets consist of nonperforming loans plus OREO. Loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis were $7.2 million as of December 31, 2024, $18.9 million as of December 31, 2023 and $8.0 million as of December 31, 2022. OREO was $321,000, $0, and $0 as of December 31, 2024, December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.
Nonperforming assets consist of nonperforming loans plus OREO. Loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis were $6.5 million as of December 31, 2025, $7.2 million as of December 31, 2024, and $18.9 million as of December 31, 2023. OREO was $461,000, $321,000, and $0 as of December 31, 2025, December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively.
The following table provides an analysis of the activity in our allowance for the periods indicated: For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Balance at beginning of the period $ 19,691 $ 14,734 $ 10,316 Impact of CECL adoption - 250 - Provision for credit losses for loans - 21,181 4,468 Charge-offs: Construction & development - - - 1-4 family real estate - - - Commercial real estate - other (275 ) - - Commercial & industrial (2,000 ) (16,500 ) (2 ) Agricultural - (7 ) (50 ) Consumer - (17 ) (22 ) Total charge-offs (2,275 ) (16,524 ) (74 ) Recoveries: Construction & development - - - 1-4 family real estate - - - Commercial real estate - other - - - Commercial & industrial 495 40 10 Agricultural 7 2 4 Consumer - 8 10 Total recoveries 502 50 24 Net recoveries (charge-offs) (1,773 ) (16,474 ) (50 ) Balance at end of the period $ 17,918 $ 19,691 $ 14,734 Net recoveries (charge-offs) to average loans -0.13 % 1.25 % 0.00 % 30 Table of Contents While the entire allowance is available to absorb losses from any and all loans, the following table represents management’s allocation of the allowance by loan category, and the percentage of allowance in each category, for the periods indicated: As of December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent (Dollars in thousands) Construction & development $ 1,223 6.8 % $ 1,417 7.2 % $ 1,889 12.8 % 1-4 family real estate 1,313 7.3 % 1,271 6.5 % 890 6.0 % Commercial real estate - other 6,992 39.0 % 6,889 35.0 % 5,080 34.5 % Commercial & industrial 6,797 38.0 % 9,237 46.8 % 5,937 40.3 % Agricultural 1,106 6.2 % 628 3.2 % 765 5.2 % Consumer 487 2.7 % 249 1.3 % 173 1.2 % Total $ 17,918 100.0 % $ 19,691 100.0 % $ 14,734 100.0 % 31 Table of Contents Nonperforming Assets Loans are considered delinquent when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more.
The following table provides an analysis of the activity in our allowance for the periods indicated: As of December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Balance at beginning of the period $ 17,918 $ 19,691 $ 14,734 Impact of CECL adoption - - 250 Provision for credit losses for loans 700 - 21,181 Charge-offs: Construction & development - - - 1-4 family real estate - - - Commercial real estate - other (197 ) (275 ) - Commercial & industrial - (2,000 ) (16,500 ) Agricultural - - (7 ) Consumer (3 ) - (17 ) Total charge-offs (200 ) (2,275 ) (16,524 ) Recoveries: Construction & development - - - 1-4 family real estate - - - Commercial real estate - other 17 - - Commercial & industrial 965 495 40 Agricultural 4 7 2 Consumer 3 - 8 Total recoveries 989 502 50 Net recoveries (charge-offs) 789 (1,773 ) (16,474 ) Balance at end of the period $ 19,407 $ 17,918 $ 19,691 Net recoveries (charge-offs) to average loans 0.05 % -0.13 % -1.25 % 30 Table of Contents While the entire allowance is available to absorb losses from any and all loans, the following table represents management’s allocation of the allowance by loan category, and the percentage of allowance in each category, for the periods indicated: As of December 31, 2025 2024 2023 Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent (Dollars in thousands) Construction & development $ 1,222 6.3 % $ 1,223 6.8 % $ 1,417 7.2 % 1-4 family real estate 964 5.0 % 1,313 7.3 % 1,271 6.5 % Commercial real estate - other 6,855 35.3 % 6,992 39.0 % 6,889 35.0 % Commercial & industrial 9,369 48.2 % 6,797 38.0 % 9,237 46.8 % Agricultural 612 3.2 % 1,106 6.2 % 628 3.2 % Consumer 385 2.0 % 487 2.7 % 249 1.3 % Total $ 19,407 100.0 % $ 17,918 100.0 % $ 19,691 100.0 % 31 Table of Contents Nonaccrual Loans and Nonperforming Assets Loans are considered delinquent when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more.
Total Assets Total assets decreased $31.9 million, or 1.8%, to $1.74 billion as of December 31, 2024, as compared to $1.77 billion as of December 31, 2023 and $1.58 billion as of December 31, 2022. Loan Portfolio Our loans represent the largest portion of our earning assets.
Total Assets Total assets increased $223.8 million, or 12.9%, to $1.96 billion as of December 31, 2025, as compared to $1.74 billion as of December 31, 2024 and $1.77 billion as of December 31, 2023. Loan Portfolio Our loans represent the largest portion of our earning assets.
Actual With Capital Conservation Buffer Minimum to be “Well- Capitalized” Under Prompt Corrective Action Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio (Dollars in thousands) As of December 31, 2024 Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) Company $ 227,229 15.21 % $ 156,830 10.50 % N/A N/A Bank 227,189 15.22 % 156,723 10.50 % $ 149,260 10.00 % Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) Company 208,847 13.98 % 126,957 8.50 % N/A N/A Bank 208,807 13.99 % 126,871 8.50 % 119,408 8.00 % CET 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) Company 208,847 13.98 % 104,553 7.00 % N/A N/A Bank 208,807 13.99 % 104,482 7.00 % 97,019 6.50 % Tier 1 capital (to average assets) Company 208,847 12.19 % N/A N/A N/A N/A Bank 208,807 12.18 % N/A N/A 85,698 5.00 % Actual With Capital Conservation Buffer Minimum to be “Well- Capitalized” Under Prompt Corrective Action Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio (Dollars in thousands) As of December 31, 2023 Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) Company $ 185,171 12.74 % $ 152,579 10.50 % N/A N/A Bank 185,118 12.75 % 152,472 10.50 % $ 145,211 10.00 % Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) Company 166,982 11.49 % 123,516 8.50 % N/A N/A Bank 166,942 11.50 % 123,429 8.50 % 116,169 8.00 % CET 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) Company 166,982 11.49 % 101,719 7.00 % N/A N/A Bank 166,942 11.50 % 101,648 7.00 % 94,387 6.50 % Tier 1 capital (to average assets) Company 166,982 9.50 % N/A N/A N/A N/A Bank 166,942 9.50 % N/A N/A 87,897 5.00 % Actual With Capital Conservation Buffer Minimum to be “Well- Capitalized” Under Prompt Corrective Action Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio (Dollars in thousands) As of December 31, 2022 Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) Bank7 Corp. $ 158,158 12.41 % $ 133,862 10.50 % N/A N/A Bank 158,158 12.42 % 133,756 10.50 % $ 127,387 10.00 % Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) Bank7 Corp. 143,424 11.25 % 108,365 8.50 % N/A N/A Bank 143,424 11.26 % 108,279 8.50 % 101,909 8.00 % CET 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) Bank7 Corp. 143,424 11.25 % 89,241 7.00 % N/A N/A Bank 143,424 11.26 % 89,171 7.00 % 82,801 6.50 % Tier 1 capital (to average assets) Bank7 Corp. 143,424 9.19 % N/A N/A N/A N/A Bank 143,424 9.18 % N/A N/A 78,111 5.00 % 38 Table of Contents Shareholders’ equity provides a source of permanent funding, allows for future growth and provides a cushion to withstand unforeseen adverse developments.
Actual With Capital Conservation Buffer Minimum to be “Well- Capitalized” Under Prompt Corrective Action Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio (Dollars in thousands) As of December 31, 2025 Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) Company $ 261,451 15.24 % $ 180,076 10.50 % N/A N/A Bank 261,411 15.25 % 179,970 10.50 % $ 171,400 10.00 % Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) Company 241,580 14.09 % 145,776 8.50 % N/A N/A Bank 241,540 14.09 % 145,690 8.50 % 137,120 8.00 % CET 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) Company 241,580 14.09 % 120,051 7.00 % N/A N/A Bank 241,540 14.09 % 119,980 7.00 % 111,410 6.50 % Tier 1 capital (to average assets) Company 241,580 12.82 % N/A N/A N/A N/A Bank 241,540 12.82 % N/A N/A 94,213 5.00 % Actual With Capital Conservation Buffer Minimum to be “Well- Capitalized” Under Prompt Corrective Action Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio (Dollars in thousands) As of December 31, 2024 Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) Company $ 227,229 15.21 % $ 156,830 10.50 % N/A N/A Bank 227,189 15.22 % 156,723 10.50 % $ 149,260 10.00 % Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) Company 208,847 13.98 % 126,957 8.50 % N/A N/A Bank 208,807 13.99 % 126,871 8.50 % 119,408 8.00 % CET 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) Company 208,847 13.98 % 104,553 7.00 % N/A N/A Bank 208,807 13.99 % 104,482 7.00 % 97,019 6.50 % Tier 1 capital (to average assets) Company 208,847 12.19 % N/A N/A N/A N/A Bank 208,807 12.18 % N/A N/A 85,698 5.00 % Actual With Capital Conservation Buffer Minimum to be “Well- Capitalized” Under Prompt Corrective Action Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio (Dollars in thousands) As of December 31, 2023 Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) Company $ 185,171 12.74 % $ 152,579 10.50 % N/A N/A Bank 185,118 12.75 % 152,472 10.50 % $ 145,211 10.00 % Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) Company 166,982 11.49 % 123,516 8.50 % N/A N/A Bank 166,942 11.50 % 123,429 8.50 % 116,169 8.00 % CET 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) Company 166,982 11.49 % 101,719 7.00 % N/A N/A Bank 166,942 11.50 % 101,648 7.00 % 94,387 6.50 % Tier 1 capital (to average assets) Company 166,982 9.50 % N/A N/A N/A N/A Bank 166,942 9.50 % N/A N/A 87,897 5.00 % 38 Table of Contents Shareholders’ equity provides a source of permanent funding, allows for future growth and provides a cushion to withstand unforeseen adverse developments.
For the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023: - Total interest income on loans increased $9.6 million, or 8.7%, to $119.4 million, which was attributable to a $76.0 million increase in the average balance of loans to $1.39 billion during the year ended 2024 as compared with the average balance of loans of $1.32 billion for the year ended 2023, and increased loan yields as discussed below; - Yields on our interest-earning assets totaled 7.79%, an increase of 48 basis points which was attributable to higher loan rates of 21 basis points, an increase in yield on short term investments of 13 basis points, and an increase in yield on taxable debt securities of 96 basis points; and - Net interest margin for the years ended 2024 and 2023 was 5.11% and 4.97%, respectively. 24 Table of Contents We experienced strong asset growth for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022: - Total interest income on loans increased $35.4 million, or 47.6%, to $109.8 million, which was attributable to a $172.2 million increase in the average balance of loans to $1.32 billion during the year ended 2023 as compared with the average balance of $1.14 billion for the year ended 2022, and increased loan yields as discussed below; - Yields on our interest-earning assets totaled 7.31%, an increase of 185 basis points which was attributable to higher loan rates of 184 basis points, an increase in yield on short term investments of 362 basis points, and an increase in yield on taxable debt securities of 25 basis points; and - Net interest margin for the years ended 2023 and 2022 was 4.97% and 4.82%, respectively.
For the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024: - Total interest income on loans decreased $1.9 million, or 1.6%, to $117.5 million, due to decreased loan yields as discussed below; - Yields on our interest-earning assets totaled 7.24%, a decrease of 55 basis points which was attributable to lower loan yields of 64 basis points, a decrease in yield on short term investments of 83 basis points, and a decrease in yield on taxable debt securities of 47 basis points; and - Net interest margin for the years ended 2025 and 2024 was 4.94% and 5.11%, respectively. 24 Table of Contents For the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023: - Total interest income on loans increased $9.6 million, or 8.7%, to $119.4 million, which was attributable to a $76.0 million increase in the average balance of loans to $1.39 billion during the year ended 2024 as compared with the average balance of loans of $1.32 billion for the year ended 2023, and increased loan yields as discussed below; - Yields on our interest-earning assets totaled 7.79%, an increase of 48 basis points which was attributable to higher loan yields of 21 basis points, an increase in yield on short term investments of 13 basis points, and an increase in yield on taxable debt securities of 96 basis points; and - Net interest margin for the years ended 2024 and 2023 was 5.11% and 4.97%, respectively.
Tax-adjusted return on average assets and return on average equity was 2.65% and 23.78%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to 1.68% and 17.83%, respectively, for the same period in 2023. Our efficiency ratio for the year ended December 31, 2024 was 37.90% as compared to 36.07% for the same period in 2023.
Tax-adjusted return on average assets and return on average equity was 2.37% and 18.51%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to 2.65% and 23.78%, respectively, for the same period in 2024. Our efficiency ratio for the year ended December 31, 2025 was 40.24% as compared to 37.90% for the same period in 2024.
As of December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Commitments to extend credit $ 272,261 $ 256,888 $ 198,027 Standby letters of credit 11,333 4,247 1,043 Total $ 283,594 $ 261,135 $ 199,070 39 Table of Contents Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Our accounting and reporting policies conform to GAAP and conform to general practices within the industry in which we operate.
The following table summarizes commitments as of the dates presented: As of December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Commitments to extend credit $ 324,748 $ 272,261 $ 256,888 Standby letters of credit 19,540 11,333 4,247 Total $ 344,288 $ 283,594 $ 261,135 39 Table of Contents Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Our accounting and reporting policies conform to GAAP and conform to general practices within the industry in which we operate.
The following table presents the balance and associated percentage of each major category in our loan portfolio as of December 31, 2024, December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022: As of December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Amount % of Total Amount % of Total Amount % of Total (Dollars in thousands) Construction & development $ 167,685 12.0 % $ 137,206 10.1 % $ 163,203 12.8 % 1-4 family real estate 121,047 8.7 % 100,576 7.4 % 76,928 6.0 % Commercial real estate - other 511,304 36.5 % 518,622 38.0 % 439,001 34.5 % Total commercial real estate 800,036 57.2 % 756,404 55.5 % 679,132 53.3 % Commercial & industrial 507,023 36.2 % 526,185 38.5 % 513,011 40.3 % Agricultural 77,922 5.6 % 66,495 4.9 % 66,145 5.2 % Consumer 14,312 1.0 % 14,517 1.1 % 14,949 1.2 % Gross loans 1,399,293 100.0 % 1,363,601 100.0 % 1,273,237 100.0 % Less: unearned income, net (1,910 ) (2,762 ) (2,781 ) Total Loans, net of unearned income 1,397,383 1,360,839 1,270,456 Less: Allowance for credit losses (17,918 ) (19,691 ) (14,734 ) Net loans $ 1,379,465 $ 1,341,148 $ 1,255,722 We have established internal concentration limits in the loan portfolio for CRE loans, hospitality loans, energy loans, and construction loans, among others.
The following table presents the balance and associated percentage of each major category in our loan portfolio as of December 31, 2025, December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023: As of December 31, 2025 2024 2023 Amount % of Total Amount % of Total Amount % of Total (Dollars in thousands) Construction & development $ 224,566 14.0 % $ 167,685 12.0 % $ 137,206 10.1 % 1-4 family real estate 126,122 7.8 % 121,047 8.7 % 100,576 7.4 % Commercial real estate - other 587,597 36.5 % 511,304 36.5 % 518,622 38.0 % Total commercial real estate 938,285 58.3 % 800,036 57.2 % 756,404 55.5 % Commercial & industrial 567,280 35.2 % 507,023 36.2 % 526,185 38.5 % Agricultural 90,908 5.7 % 77,922 5.6 % 66,495 4.9 % Consumer 12,894 0.8 % 14,312 1.0 % 14,517 1.1 % Gross loans 1,609,367 100.0 % 1,399,293 100.0 % 1,363,601 100.0 % Less: unearned income, net (2,936 ) (1,910 ) (2,762 ) Total Loans, net of unearned income 1,606,431 1,397,383 1,360,839 Less: Allowance for credit losses (19,407 ) (17,918 ) (19,691 ) Net loans $ 1,587,024 $ 1,379,465 $ 1,341,148 We have established internal concentration limits in the loan portfolio for CRE loans, hospitality loans, energy loans, and construction loans, among others.
As of December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Amount Percentage of Total Amount Percentage of Total Amount Percentage of Total (Dollars in thousands) Noninterest-bearing demand $ 313,258 20.7 % $ 482,349 30.4 % $ 441,509 30.9 % Interest-bearing transaction deposits 889,679 58.70 % 702,150 44.10 % 669,852 46.80 % Savings deposits 73,379 4.80 % 150,116 9.40 % 136,537 9.50 % Time deposits (less than $250,000) 146,814 9.70 % 168,690 10.60 % 140,929 9.80 % Time deposits ($250,000 or more) 92,341 6.10 % 88,086 5.50 % 42,573 3.00 % Total interest-bearing deposits 1,202,213 79.3 % 1,109,042 69.6 % 989,891 69.1 % Total deposits $ 1,515,471 100.0 % $ 1,591,391 100.0 % $ 1,431,400 100.0 % The following table summarizes our average deposit balances and weighted average rates for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022: For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Average Balance Weighted Average Rate Average Balance Weighted Average Rate Average Balance Weighted Average Rate (Dollars in thousands) Noninterest-bearing demand $ 381,660 0.00 % $ 433,603 0.00 % $ 432,901 0.00 % Interest-bearing transaction deposits 776,141 3.81 % 705,891 3.42 % 613,799 1.11 % Savings deposits 106,173 3.63 % 119,278 3.74 % 110,818 0.92 % Time deposits 254,057 4.69 % 256,672 4.06 % 165,735 0.89 % Total interest-bearing deposits 1,136,371 3.98 % 1,081,841 3.60 % 890,352 1.05 % Total deposits $ 1,518,031 2.99 % $ 1,515,444 2.57 % $ 1,323,253 0.70 % 35 Table of Contents The following tables set forth the maturity of time deposits as of the dates indicated below: As of December 31, 2024 Maturity Within: Three Months Three to Six Months Six to 12 Months After 12 Months Total (Dollars in thousands) Time deposits (less than $250,000) $ 62,577 $ 38,514 $ 41,345 $ 4,378 $ 146,814 Time deposits ($250,000 or more) 45,667 25,552 18,055 3,067 92,341 Total time deposits $ 108,244 $ 64,066 $ 59,400 $ 7,445 $ 239,155 As of December 31, 2023 Maturity Within: Three Months Three to Six Months Six to 12 Months After 12 Months Total (Dollars in thousands) Time deposits (less than $250,000) $ 52,423 $ 55,570 $ 50,047 $ 10,650 $ 168,690 Time deposits ($250,000 or more) 30,807 18,472 17,492 21,315 88,086 Total time deposits $ 83,230 $ 74,042 $ 67,539 $ 31,965 $ 256,776 Liquidity Liquidity refers to the measure of our ability to meet the cash flow requirements of depositors and borrowers, while at the same time meeting our operating, capital and strategic cash flow needs, all at a reasonable cost.
For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 Amount Percentage of Total Amount Percentage of Total Amount Percentage of Total (Dollars in thousands) Noninterest-bearing demand $ 341,416 20.07 % $ 313,258 20.70 % $ 482,349 30.40 % Interest-bearing transaction deposits 1,023,325 60.17 % 889,679 58.70 % 702,150 44.10 % Savings deposits 92,604 5.44 % 73,379 4.80 % 150,116 9.40 % Time deposits (less than $250,000) 147,263 8.66 % 146,814 9.70 % 168,690 10.60 % Time deposits ($250,000 or more) 96,225 5.66 % 92,341 6.10 % 88,086 5.50 % Total interest-bearing deposits 1,359,417 79.9 % 1,202,213 79.3 % 1,109,042 69.6 % Total deposits $ 1,700,833 100.0 % $ 1,515,471 100.0 % $ 1,591,391 100.0 % The following table summarizes our average deposit balances and weighted average rates for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023: For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 Average Balance Weighted Average Rate Average Balance Weighted Average Rate Average Balance Weighted Average Rate (Dollars in thousands) Noninterest-bearing demand $ 317,743 0.00 % $ 381,660 0.00 % $ 433,603 0.00 % Interest-bearing transaction deposits 941,181 3.16 % 776,141 3.81 % 705,891 3.42 % Savings deposits 79,878 1.88 % 106,173 3.63 % 119,278 3.74 % Time deposits 237,548 3.99 % 254,057 4.69 % 256,672 4.06 % Total interest-bearing deposits 1,258,607 3.25 % 1,136,371 3.98 % 1,081,841 3.60 % Total deposits $ 1,576,350 2.59 % $ 1,518,031 2.99 % $ 1,515,444 2.57 % 35 Table of Contents The following tables set forth the maturity of time deposits as of the dates indicated below: As of December 31, 2025 Maturity Within: Three Months Three to Six Months Six to 12 Months After 12 Months Total (Dollars in thousands) Time deposits (less than $250,000) $ 56,951 $ 45,791 $ 37,766 $ 6,755 $ 147,263 Time deposits ($250,000 or more) 37,413 21,015 20,278 17,519 96,225 Total time deposits $ 94,364 $ 66,806 $ 58,044 $ 24,274 $ 243,488 As of December 31, 2024 Maturity Within: Three Months Three to Six Months Six to 12 Months After 12 Months Total (Dollars in thousands) Time deposits (less than $250,000) $ 62,577 $ 38,514 $ 41,345 $ 4,378 $ 146,814 Time deposits ($250,000 or more) 45,667 25,552 18,055 3,067 92,341 Total time deposits $ 108,244 $ 64,066 $ 59,400 $ 7,445 $ 239,155 Liquidity Liquidity refers to the measure of our ability to meet the cash flow requirements of depositors and borrowers, while at the same time meeting our operating, capital and strategic cash flow needs, all at a reasonable cost.
As of December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Nonaccrual loans (1) $ 7,170 $ 18,941 $ 8,039 Accruing loans 90 or more days past due - 10,026 9,941 Total nonperforming assets $ 7,170 $ 28,967 $ 17,980 Ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans 0.51 % 2.13 % 1.42 % Ratio of nonaccrual loans to total loans 0.51 % 1.39 % 0.63 % Ratio of allowance for credit losses to total loans 1.28 % 1.45 % 1.16 % Ratio of allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans 249.90 % 103.96 % 183.28 % Ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets 0.41 % 1.64 % 1.13 % (1) Included in the nonaccrual loans balance are $0 and $10.12 million of loans modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
The following table presents information regarding nonperforming assets as of the dates indicated: As of December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Nonaccrual loans (1) $ 6,460 $ 7,170 $ 18,941 Accruing loans 90 or more days past due - - 10,026 Total nonperforming assets (2) $ 6,460 $ 7,170 $ 28,967 Ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans 0.40 % 0.51 % 2.13 % Ratio of nonaccrual loans to total loans 0.40 % 0.51 % 1.39 % Ratio of allowance for credit losses to total loans 1.21 % 1.28 % 1.45 % Ratio of allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans 300.42 % 249.90 % 103.96 % Ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets 0.33 % 0.41 % 1.64 % (1) There are no loans modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty included in nonaccrual loans as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
Contractual Obligations The following tables contain supplemental information regarding our total contractual obligations as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023: Payments Due as of December 31, 2024 Within One Year One to Three Years Three to Five Years After Five Years Total (Dollars in thousands) Deposits without a stated maturity $ 1,276,316 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,276,316 Time deposits 231,710 6,746 699 - 239,155 Operating lease commitments 646 516 236 476 1,874 Total contractual obligations $ 1,508,672 $ 7,262 $ 935 $ 476 $ 1,517,345 Payments Due as of December 31, 2023 Within One Year One to Three Years Three to Five Years After Five Years Total (Dollars in thousands) Deposits without a stated maturity $ 1,334,615 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,334,615 Time deposits 224,811 31,345 620 - 256,776 Operating lease commitments 553 627 308 850 2,338 Total contractual obligations $ 1,559,979 $ 31,972 $ 928 $ 850 $ 1,593,729 We believe that we will be able to meet our contractual obligations as they come due through the maintenance of adequate cash levels.
Contractual Obligations The following tables contain supplemental information regarding our total contractual obligations as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024: Payments Due as of December 31, 2025 Within One Year One to Three Years Three to Five Years After Five Years Total (Dollars in thousands) Deposits without a stated maturity $ 1,457,345 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,457,345 Time deposits 219,214 23,893 381 - 243,488 Operating lease commitments 621 798 368 359 2,146 Total contractual obligations $ 1,677,180 $ 24,691 $ 749 $ 359 $ 1,702,979 Payments Due as of December 31, 2024 Within One Year One to Three Years Three to Five Years After Five Years Total (Dollars in thousands) Deposits without a stated maturity $ 1,276,316 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,276,316 Time deposits 231,710 6,746 699 - 239,155 Operating lease commitments 646 516 236 476 1,874 Total contractual obligations $ 1,508,672 $ 7,262 $ 935 $ 476 $ 1,517,345 We believe that we will be able to meet our contractual obligations as they come due through the maintenance of adequate cash levels.
Total uninsured deposits were $354.2 million and $448.7 million at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, as calculated per regulatory guidance. This was approximately 23.4% and 28.2% of deposits at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Total deposits as of December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 were $1.52 billion, $1.59 billion and $1.43 billion, respectively.
Total uninsured deposits were $391.7 million and $354.2 million as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, as calculated per regulatory guidance. This was approximately 23.2% and 23.4% of deposits as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
Net Interest Margin For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Average Balance Interest Income/ Expense Average Yield/ Rate Average Balance Interest Income/ Expense Average Yield/ Rate Average Balance Interest Income/ Expense Average Yield/ Rate (Dollars in thousands) Interest-Earning Assets: Short-term investments $ 184,328 $ 9,320 5.04 % $ 174,600 $ 8,580 4.91 % $ 129,624 $ 1,673 1.29 % Debt securities, taxable 90,184 2,531 2.80 152,094 2,791 1.84 145,915 2,313 1.59 Debt securities, tax exempt (1) 16,651 273 1.64 19,430 330 1.70 21,635 360 1.66 Loans held for sale 343 - - 158 - - 586 - - Total loans (2) 1,391,552 119,416 8.56 1,315,578 109,843 8.35 1,143,380 74,403 6.51 Total interest-earning assets 1,683,058 131,540 7.79 1,661,860 121,544 7.31 1,441,140 78,749 5.46 Noninterest-earning assets 39,555 25,943 23,532 Total assets $ 1,722,613 $ 1,687,803 $ 1,464,672 Funding sources: Interest-bearing liabilities: Deposits: Transaction accounts $ 882,314 33,408 3.78 % $ 825,169 28,582 3.46 % $ 724,617 7,842 1.08 % Time deposits 254,057 11,937 4.69 256,672 10,416 4.06 165,735 1,480 0.89 Total interest-bearing deposits 1,136,371 45,345 3.98 1,081,841 38,998 3.60 890,352 9,322 1.05 Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,136,371 45,345 3.98 1,081,841 38,998 3.60 890,352 9,322 1.05 Noninterest-bearing liabilities: Noninterest-bearing deposits 381,660 433,603 432,901 Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 12,419 10,423 7,520 Total noninterest-bearing liabilities 394,079 444,026 440,421 Shareholders’ equity 192,163 161,936 133,899 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 1,722,613 $ 1,687,803 $ 1,464,672 Net interest income $ 86,195 $ 82,546 $ 69,427 Net interest spread 3.81 % 3.71 % 4.42 % Net interest margin 5.11 % 4.97 % 4.82 % (1) Taxable-equivalent yield of 2.16% as of December 31, 2024, applying a 24.3% effective tax rate (2) Average loan balances include monthly average nonaccrual loans of $12.4 million, $18.8 million and $8.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Net Interest Margin For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 Average Balance Interest Income/ Expense Average Yield/ Rate Average Balance Interest Income/ Expense Average Yield/ Rate Average Balance Interest Income/ Expense Average Yield/ Rate (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Short-term investments $ 235,211 $ 9,914 4.21 % $ 184,328 $ 9,320 5.04 % $ 174,600 $ 8,580 4.91 % Debt securities, taxable 46,599 1,085 2.33 90,184 2,531 2.80 152,094 2,791 1.84 Debt securities, tax exempt (1) 12,042 246 2.04 16,651 273 1.64 19,430 330 1.70 Loans held for sale 1,448 - - 343 - - 158 - - Total loans (2) 1,483,112 117,513 7.92 1,391,552 119,416 8.56 1,315,578 109,843 8.35 Total interest-earning assets 1,778,412 $ 128,758 7.24 1,683,058 $ 131,540 7.79 1,661,860 $ 121,544 7.31 Noninterest-earning assets 41,782 39,555 25,943 Total assets $ 1,820,194 $ 1,722,613 $ 1,687,803 Funding sources: Interest-bearing liabilities: Deposits: Transaction accounts $ 1,021,059 $ 31,396 3.07 % $ 882,314 $ 33,408 3.78 % $ 825,169 $ 28,582 3.46 % Time deposits 237,548 9,489 3.99 254,057 11,937 4.69 256,672 10,416 4.06 Total interest-bearing deposits 1,258,607 40,885 3.25 1,136,371 45,345 3.98 1,081,841 38,998 3.60 Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,258,607 40,885 3.25 1,136,371 45,345 3.98 1,081,841 38,998 3.60 Noninterest-bearing liabilities: Noninterest-bearing deposits 317,743 381,660 433,603 Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 11,105 12,419 10,423 Total noninterest-bearing liabilities 328,848 394,079 444,026 Shareholders’ equity 232,739 192,163 161,936 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 1,820,194 $ 1,722,613 $ 1,687,803 Net interest income $ 87,873 $ 86,195 $ 82,546 Net interest spread 3.99 % 3.81 % 3.71 % Net interest margin 4.94 % 5.11 % 4.97 % (1) Taxable-equivalent yield of 2.69% as of December 31, 2025, applying a 24.1% effective tax rate (2) Average loan balances include monthly average nonaccrual loans of $5.97 million, $12.4 million and $18.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Analysis of Changes in Interest Income and Expenses For the Year Ended For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 vs 2023 December 31, 2023 vs 2022 Change due to: Change due to: Volume (1) Rate (1) Interest Volume (1) Rate (1) Interest Variance Variance (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands) Increase (decrease) in interest income: Short-term investments $ 478 $ 262 $ 740 $ 580 $ 6,327 $ 6,907 Debt securities (1,186 ) 869 (317 ) 61 387 448 Total loans 6,344 3,229 9,573 11,210 24,230 35,440 Total increase (decrease) in interest income 5,636 4,360 9,996 11,851 30,944 42,795 Increase (decrease) in interest expense: Deposits: Transaction accounts 1,977 2,849 4,826 1,086 19,654 20,740 Time deposits (106 ) 1,627 1,521 809 8,127 8,936 Total interest-bearing deposits 1,871 4,476 6,347 1,895 27,781 29,676 Total increase (decrease) in interest expense 1,871 4,476 6,347 1,895 27,781 29,676 Increase (Decrease) in net interest income $ 3,765 $ (116 ) $ 3,649 $ 9,956 $ 3,163 $ 13,119 (1) Variances attributable to both volume and rate are allocated on a consistent basis between rate and volume based on the absolute value of the variances in each category. 25 Table of Contents Weighted Average Yield of Debt Securities The following table summarizes the maturity distribution schedule with corresponding weighted average taxable equivalent yields of the debt securities portfolio at December 31, 2024.
Analysis of Changes in Interest Income and Expenses For the Year Ended For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 vs 2024 December 31, 2024 vs 2023 Change due to: Change due to: Volume (1) Rate (1) Interest Volume (1) Rate (1) Interest Variance Variance (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands) Increase (decrease) in interest income: Short-term investments $ 2,565 $ (1,971 ) $ 594 $ 478 $ 262 $ 740 Debt securities (1,296 ) (177 ) (1,473 ) (1,186 ) 869 (317 ) Total loans 7,838 (9,741 ) (1,903 ) 6,344 3,229 9,573 Total increase (decrease) in interest income 9,107 (11,889 ) (2,782 ) 5,636 4,360 9,996 Increase (decrease) in interest expense: Deposits: Transaction accounts 5,245 (7,257 ) (2,012 ) 1,977 2,849 4,826 Time deposits (774 ) (1,674 ) (2,448 ) (106 ) 1,627 1,521 Total interest-bearing deposits 4,471 (8,931 ) (4,460 ) 1,871 4,476 6,347 Total increase (decrease) in interest expense 4,471 (8,931 ) (4,460 ) 1,871 4,476 6,347 Increase (Decrease) in net interest income $ 4,636 $ (2,958 ) $ 1,678 $ 3,765 $ (116 ) $ 3,649 (1) Variances attributable to both volume and rate are allocated on a consistent basis between rate and volume based on the absolute value of the variances in each category. 25 Table of Contents Weighted Average Yield of Debt Securities The following table summarizes the maturity distribution schedule with corresponding weighted average taxable equivalent yields of the debt securities portfolio at December 31, 2025.
Noninterest Income The following table sets forth the major components of our noninterest income for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: For the Years Ended For the Years Ended December 31, December 31, 2024 2023 $ Increase % Increase 2023 2022 $ Increase % Increase (Decrease) (Decrease) (Decrease) (Decrease) (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands) Noninterest income: Mortgage lending income $ 370 $ 331 $ 39 11.78 % $ 331 $ 486 $ (155 ) -31.89 % Gain (Loss) on sales, prepayments, and calls of available-for-sale debt securities (6 ) (16 ) 10 -62.50 % (16 ) (127 ) 111 -87.40 % Service charges on deposit accounts 975 869 106 12.20 % 869 900 (31 ) -3.44 % Other 9,915 8,058 1,857 23.05 % 8,058 1,680 6,378 379.64 % Total noninterest income $ 11,254 $ 9,242 $ 2,012 21.77 % $ 9,242 $ 2,939 $ 6,303 214.46 % For the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023: - Other noninterest income was $9.9 million compared to $8.1 million, an increase of $1.9 million, or 23.1%.
Noninterest Income The following table sets forth the major components of our noninterest income for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023: 26 Table of Contents For the Years Ended For the Years Ended December 31, December 31, 2025 2024 $ Increase % Increase 2024 2023 $ Increase % Increase (Decrease) (Decrease) (Decrease) (Decrease) (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands) Noninterest income: Mortgage lending income $ 1,326 $ 370 $ 956 258.38 % $ 370 $ 331 $ 39 11.78 % Gain (Loss) on sales, prepayments, and calls of available-for-sale debt securities (10 ) (6 ) (4 ) 66.67 % (6 ) (16 ) 10 -62.50 % Service charges on deposit accounts 941 975 (34 ) -3.49 % 975 869 106 12.20 % Other 6,246 9,915 (3,669 ) -37.00 % 9,915 8,058 1,857 23.05 % Total noninterest income $ 8,503 $ 11,254 $ (2,751 ) -24.44 % $ 11,254 $ 9,242 $ 2,012 21.77 % For the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024: - Other noninterest income was $6.2 million compared to $9.9 million, a decrease of $3.7 million, or 37.0%.
The following table sets forth the major components of our noninterest expense for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: For the Years Ended For the Years Ended December 31, December 31, 2024 2023 $ Increase % Increase 2023 2022 $ Increase % Increase (Decrease) (Decrease) (Decrease) (Decrease) (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands) Noninterest expense: Salaries and employee benefits $ 20,783 $ 17,385 $ 3,398 19.55 % $ 17,385 $ 17,040 $ 345 2.02 % Furniture and equipment 1,070 995 75 7.54 % 995 1,468 (473 ) -32.22 % Occupancy 2,640 2,689 (49 ) -1.82 % 2,689 2,329 360 15.46 % Data and item processing 1,897 1,730 167 9.65 % 1,730 2,068 (338 ) -16.34 % Accounting, marketing, and legal fees 836 543 293 53.96 % 543 984 (441 ) -44.82 % Regulatory assessments 1,196 1,537 (341 ) -22.19 % 1,537 1,344 193 14.36 % Advertising and public relations 549 427 122 28.57 % 427 477 (50 ) -10.48 % Travel, lodging and entertainment 431 374 57 15.24 % 374 363 11 3.03 % Other expense 7,693 7,740 (47 ) -0.61 % 7,740 2,568 5,172 201.40 % Total noninterest expense $ 37,095 $ 33,420 $ 3,675 11.00 % $ 33,420 $ 28,641 $ 4,779 16.69 % For the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023: - Salaries and employee benefits expense was $20.8 million compared to $17.4 million, an increase of $3.4 million, or 19.6%.
The following table sets forth the major components of our noninterest expense for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023: For the Years Ended For the Years Ended December 31, December 31, 2025 2024 $ Increase (Decrease) % Increase (Decrease) 2024 2023 $ Increase (Decrease) % Increase (Decrease) (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands) Noninterest expense: Salaries and employee benefits $ 22,634 $ 20,783 $ 1,851 8.91 % $ 20,783 $ 17,385 $ 3,398 19.55 % Furniture and equipment 1,278 1,070 208 19.44 % 1,070 995 75 7.54 % Occupancy 2,580 2,640 (60 ) -2.27 % 2,640 2,689 (49 ) -1.82 % Data and item processing 2,128 1,897 231 12.18 % 1,897 1,730 167 9.65 % Accounting, marketing, and legal fees 757 836 (79 ) -9.45 % 836 543 293 53.96 % Regulatory assessments 814 1,196 (382 ) -31.94 % 1,196 1,537 (341 ) -22.19 % Advertising and public relations 917 549 368 67.03 % 549 427 122 28.57 % Travel, lodging and entertainment 439 431 8 1.86 % 431 374 57 15.24 % Other expense 7,364 7,693 (329 ) -4.28 % 7,693 7,740 (47 ) -0.61 % Total noninterest expense $ 38,911 $ 37,095 $ 1,816 4.90 % $ 37,095 $ 33,420 $ 3,675 11.00 % For the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024: - Salaries and employee benefits expense was $22.6 million compared to $20.8 million, an increase of $1.9 million, or 8.9%.
Outstanding loan balances categorized by internal risk grades as of the periods indicated are summarized as follows: As of December 31, 2024 Pass Watch Special mention Substandard Total (Dollars in thousands) Construction & development $ 165,863 $ - $ 1,259 $ 563 $ 167,685 1-4 family real estate 121,047 - - - 121,047 Commercial real estate - other 498,835 - 7,493 4,976 511,304 Commercial & industrial 493,512 - 3,817 9,694 507,023 Agricultural 74,896 - 3,026 - 77,922 Consumer 14,312 - - - 14,312 Total $ 1,368,465 $ - $ 15,595 $ 15,233 $ 1,399,293 As of December 31, 2023 Pass Watch Special mention Substandard Total (Dollars in thousands) Construction & development $ 136,417 $ - $ 789 $ - $ 137,206 1-4 family real estate 100,576 - - - 100,576 Commercial real estate - other 502,795 - 15,701 126 518,622 Commercial & industrial 485,433 4,094 5,767 30,891 526,185 Agricultural 66,495 - - - 66,495 Consumer 14,437 - - 80 14,517 Total $ 1,306,153 $ 4,094 $ 22,257 $ 31,097 $ 1,363,601 As of December 31, 2022 Pass Watch Special mention Substandard Total (Dollars in thousands) Construction & development $ 163,203 $ - $ - $ - $ 163,203 1-4 family real estate 76,928 - - - 76,928 Commercial real estate - other 397,295 14,976 24,747 1,983 439,001 Commercial & industrial 493,412 - 584 19,015 513,011 Agricultural 65,857 288 - - 66,145 Consumer 14,927 - - 22 14,949 Total $ 1,211,622 $ 15,264 $ 25,331 $ 21,020 $ 1,273,237 34 Table of Contents Deposits We gather deposits primarily through our twelve branch locations and online though our website.
Outstanding loan balances categorized by internal risk grades as of the periods indicated are summarized as follows: As of December 31, 2025 Pass Watch Special mention Substandard Total (Dollars in thousands) Construction & development $ 222,688 $ - $ 1,323 $ 555 $ 224,566 1-4 family real estate 126,122 - - - 126,122 Commercial real estate - other 561,134 18,077 6,893 1,493 587,597 Commercial & industrial 505,252 37,285 18,908 5,835 567,280 Agricultural 87,129 - 3,779 - 90,908 Consumer 12,894 - - - 12,894 Total $ 1,515,219 $ 55,362 $ 30,903 $ 7,883 $ 1,609,367 As of December 31, 2024 Pass Watch Special mention Substandard Total (Dollars in thousands) Construction & development $ 165,863 $ - $ 1,259 $ 563 $ 167,685 1-4 family real estate 121,047 - - - 121,047 Commercial real estate - other 498,835 - 7,493 4,976 511,304 Commercial & industrial 493,512 - 3,817 9,694 507,023 Agricultural 74,896 - 3,026 - 77,922 Consumer 14,312 - - - 14,312 Total $ 1,368,465 $ - $ 15,595 $ 15,233 $ 1,399,293 As of December 31, 2023 Pass Watch Special mention Substandard Total (Dollars in thousands) Construction & development $ 136,417 $ - $ 789 $ - $ 137,206 1-4 family real estate 100,576 - - - 100,576 Commercial real estate - other 502,795 - 15,701 126 518,622 Commercial & industrial 485,433 4,094 5,767 30,891 526,185 Agricultural 66,495 - - - 66,495 Consumer 14,437 - - 80 14,517 Total $ 1,306,153 $ 4,094 $ 22,257 $ 31,097 $ 1,363,601 34 Table of Contents Deposits We gather deposits primarily through our twelve branch locations and online through our website.
As of December 31, 2024 Loans 30-59 days past due Loans 60-89 days past due Loans 90+ days past due Loans 90+ days past due and accruing Total past due loans Current Gross loans (Dollars in thousands) Construction & development $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 167,685 $ 167,685 1-4 family real estate - - - - - 121,047 121,047 Commercial real estate - other 103 - 3,426 - 3,529 507,775 511,304 Commercial & industrial 403 5 - - 408 506,615 507,023 Agricultural - - - - - 77,922 77,922 Consumer 97 - - - 97 14,215 14,312 Total $ 603 $ 5 $ 3,426 $ - $ 4,034 $ 1,395,259 $ 1,399,293 As of December 31, 2023 Loans 30-59 days past due Loans 60-89 days past due Loans 90+ days past due Loans 90+ days past due and accruing Total Past Due Loans Current Gross loans (Dollars in thousands) Construction & development $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 137,206 $ 137,206 1-4 family real estate - - - - - 100,576 100,576 Commercial real estate - other - - - - - 518,622 518,622 Commercial & industrial 472 10,969 9,946 9,946 21,387 504,798 526,185 Agricultural - - - - - 66,495 66,495 Consumer - 27 80 80 107 14,410 14,517 Total $ 472 $ 10,996 $ 10,026 $ 10,026 $ 21,494 $ 1,342,107 $ 1,363,601 As of December 31, 2022 Loans 30-59 days past due Loans 60-89 days past due Loans 90+ days past due Loans 90+ days past due and accruing Total Past Due Loans Current Gross loans (Dollars in thousands) Construction & development $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 163,203 $ 163,203 1-4 family commerical - - - - - 76,928 76,928 Commercial real estate - other - 617 - - 617 438,384 439,001 Commercial & industrial 21 - 9,923 9,923 9,944 503,067 513,011 Agricultural 4 - - - 4 66,141 66,145 Consumer 291 82 22 18 395 14,554 14,949 Total $ 316 $ 699 $ 9,945 $ 9,941 $ 10,960 $ 1,262,277 $ 1,273,237 In addition to the past due and nonaccrual criteria, the Company also evaluates loans according to its internal risk grading system.
As of December 31, 2025 Loans 30-59 days past due Loans 60-89 days past due Loans 90+ days past due Loans 90+ days past due and accruing Total past due loans Current Gross loans (Dollars in thousands) Construction & development $ 79 $ - $ - $ - $ 79 $ 224,487 $ 224,566 1-4 family real estate 47 - - - 47 126,075 126,122 Commercial real estate - other - 1,423 - - 1,423 586,174 587,597 Commercial & industrial 1,702 80 3,429 - 5,211 562,069 567,280 Agricultural - - - - - 90,908 90,908 Consumer 30 - - - 30 12,864 12,894 Total $ 1,858 $ 1,503 $ 3,429 $ - $ 6,790 $ 1,602,577 $ 1,609,367 As of December 31, 2024 Loans 30-59 days past due Loans 60-89 days past due Loans 90+ days past due Loans 90+ days past due and accruing Total Past Due Loans Current Gross loans (Dollars in thousands) Construction & development $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 167,685 $ 167,685 1-4 family real estate - - - - - 121,047 121,047 Commercial real estate - other 103 - 3,426 - 3,529 507,775 511,304 Commercial & industrial 403 5 - - 408 506,615 507,023 Agricultural - - - - - 77,922 77,922 Consumer 97 - - - 97 14,215 14,312 Total $ 603 $ 5 $ 3,426 $ - $ 4,034 $ 1,395,259 $ 1,399,293 As of December 31, 2023 Loans 30-59 days past due Loans 60-89 days past due Loans 90+ days past due Loans 90+ days past due and accruing Total Past Due Loans Current Gross loans (Dollars in thousands) Construction & development $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 137,206 $ 137,206 1-4 family commercial - - - - - 100,576 100,576 Commercial real estate - other - - - - - 518,622 518,622 Commercial & industrial 472 10,969 9,946 9,946 21,387 504,798 526,185 Agricultural - - - - - 66,495 66,495 Consumer - 27 80 80 107 14,410 14,517 Total $ 472 $ 10,996 $ 10,026 $ 10,026 $ 21,494 $ 1,342,107 $ 1,363,601 In addition to the past due and nonaccrual criteria, the Company also evaluates loans according to its internal risk grading system.
Total deposits were $1.52 billion as of December 31, 2024, a decrease of $75.9 million, or 4.8%, from December 31, 2023. Pre-tax net income was $60.4 million, an increase of $23.1 million, or 62.1%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to pre-tax net income of $37.2 million for the same period in 2023.
Total deposits were $1.70 billion as of December 31, 2025, an increase of $185.4 million, or 12.2%, from December 31, 2024. Income before taxes was $56.8 million, a decrease of $3.6 million, or 6.0%, for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to income before taxes of $60.4 million for the same period in 2024.
These monetary policy actions, along with the impact of the elevated interest rate environment experienced earlier in 2024, influenced our net interest income and credit quality throughout the year. 2024 Overview We reported total loans of $1.40 billion as of December 31, 2024, an increase of $36.5 million, or 2.7%, from December 31, 2023.
These monetary policy actions, along with the impact of the transition from a peak-rate environment, compressed our net interest margin while generally supporting stable credit quality throughout 2025. 2025 Overview We reported total loans of $1.61 billion as of December 31, 2025, an increase of $209.0 million, or 15.0%, from December 31, 2024.
Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits totaled $39.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $9.3 million for 2022, an increase of $29.7 million, or 318.3%. The increase was related to the cost of interest-bearing deposits increasing to 3.60% for the year ended December 31, 2023 from 1.05% for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits totaled $40.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $45.3 million for 2024, a decrease of $4.5 million, or 9.8%. The decrease was related to the cost of interest-bearing deposits decreasing to 3.25% for the year ended December 31, 2025 from 3.98% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Substandard loans totaled $15.2 million as of December 31, 2024, a decrease of $15.9 million compared to December 31, 2023. Substandard loans totaled $31.1 million as of December 31, 2023, an increase of $10.1 million compared to December 31, 2022.
There is the possibility that a future loss will occur if weaknesses are not remediated. 33 Table of Contents Substandard loans totaled $7.9 million as of December 31, 2025, a decrease of $7.3 million compared to December 31, 2024. Substandard loans totaled $15.2 million as of December 31, 2024, a decrease of $15.9 million compared to December 31, 2023.