Biggest changeAt or For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (In thousands, except per share data) Selected Financial Condition Data: Total assets $ 580,780 $ 571,035 $ 537,424 Total loans 438,967 430,031 402,505 Total deposits 454,208 404,798 382,363 Total borrowings 52,268 93,007 99,397 Total stockholders' equity 62,050 66,618 49,337 Book value per share (1) $ 12.97 $ 13.12 $ 9.73 Selected Operating Data: Interest and dividend income $ 25,431 $ 20,590 $ 16,610 Interest expense 13,533 9,080 1,747 Net interest and dividend income 11,898 11,510 14,863 (Release) provision for credit losses (72 ) 188 — Net interest and dividend income after provision for credit losses 11,970 11,322 14,863 Non-interest income (loss) 3,904 (2,007 ) 888 Non-interest expense 15,860 16,027 16,767 Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) 14 (6,712 ) (1,016 ) Income tax expense (benefit) 527 3,944 (451 ) Net loss $ (513 ) $ (10,656 ) $ (565 ) Share Data (1) : Average shares outstanding, basic 4,335,154 4,650,916 4,820,330 Average shares outstanding, diluted 4,335,154 4,650,916 4,820,330 Total shares outstanding 4,785,569 5,077,164 5,068,637 Basic loss per share $ (0.12 ) $ (2.29 ) $ (0.12 ) Diluted loss per share $ (0.12 ) $ (2.29 ) $ (0.12 ) (1) Adjusted for conversion of the former First Seacoast Bancorp, MHC. 31 At or For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Performance Ratios: Return on average assets (1) (0.09 )% (1.93 )% (0.11 )% Return on average equity (2) (0.79 )% (15.10 )% (1.05 )% Interest rate spread (3) 1.42 % 1.59 % 2.86 % Net interest margin (4) 2.09 % 2.16 % 2.99 % Non-interest expenses as a percent of average assets 2.72 % 2.91 % 3.27 % Efficiency ratio (5) 100.37 % 168.65 % 106.45 % Average interest-earning assets as a percent of average interest-bearing liabilities 127.98 % 133.23 % 136.99 % Average equity as a percent of average assets (6) 11.12 % 12.81 % 10.47 % Capital Ratios (First Seacoast Bank Only): Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets) 15.55 % 15.32 % 15.53 % Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets) 14.52 % 14.27 % 14.45 % Common Equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) 14.52 % 14.27 % 14.45 % Tier 1 Capital (to average assets) 8.69 % 9.19 % 9.20 % Asset Quality Ratios: Allowance for credit losses on loans as a percent of total loans 0.79 % 0.79 % 0.89 % Allowance for credit losses on loans as a percent of non-performing loans — 2,404.26 % 4,023.60 % Net charge-offs as a percent of average outstanding loans during the year 0.01% — — Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans — 0.03 % 0.02 % Non-performing loans as a percent of total assets — 0.02 % 0.02 % Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets — 0.02 % 0.02 % Other Data: Number of offices 5 5 5 Number of full-time equivalent employees 75 76 80 (1) Represents net loss divided by average total assets.
Biggest changeAt or For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (In thousands, except per share data) Selected Financial Condition Data: Total assets $ 599,295 $ 580,780 $ 571,035 Total loans 419,474 438,967 430,031 Total deposits 470,773 454,208 404,798 Total borrowings 52,308 52,268 93,007 Total stockholders' equity 63,547 62,050 66,618 Book value per share $ 13.54 $ 12.97 $ 13.12 Selected Operating Data: Interest and dividend income $ 26,986 $ 25,431 $ 20,590 Interest expense 13,299 13,533 9,080 Net interest and dividend income 13,687 11,898 11,510 (Release) provision for credit losses (1 ) (72 ) 188 Net interest and dividend income after (release) provision for credit losses 13,688 11,970 11,322 Non-interest income (loss) 1,753 3,904 (2,007 ) Non-interest expense 16,924 15,860 16,027 (Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense (1,483 ) 14 (6,712 ) Income tax (benefit) expense (638 ) 527 3,944 Net loss $ (845 ) $ (513 ) $ (10,656 ) Share Data: Average shares outstanding, basic 3,676,427 4,335,154 4,650,916 Average shares outstanding, diluted 3,676,427 4,335,154 4,650,916 Total shares outstanding 4,694,149 4,785,569 5,077,164 Basic loss per share $ (0.23 ) $ (0.12 ) $ (2.29 ) Diluted loss per share $ (0.23 ) $ (0.12 ) $ (2.29 ) 31 At or For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 Performance Ratios: Return on average assets (1) (0.14 )% (0.09 )% (1.93 )% Return on average equity (2) (1.37 )% (0.79 )% (15.10 )% Interest rate spread (3) 1.72 % 1.42 % 1.59 % Net interest margin (4) 2.33 % 2.09 % 2.16 % Non-interest expenses as a percent of average assets 2.81 % 2.72 % 2.91 % Efficiency ratio (5) 109.61 % 100.37 % 168.65 % Average interest-earning assets as a percent of average interest-bearing liabilities 126.99 % 127.98 % 133.23 % Average equity as a percent of average assets (6) 10.25 % 11.12 % 12.81 % Capital Ratios (First Seacoast Bank Only): Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets) 15.60 % 15.55 % 15.32 % Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets) 14.56 % 14.52 % 14.27 % Common Equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) 14.56 % 14.52 % 14.27 % Tier 1 Capital (to average assets) 8.41 % 8.69 % 9.19 % Asset Quality Ratios: Allowance for credit losses on loans as a percent of total loans 0.82 % 0.79 % 0.79 % Allowance for credit losses on loans as a percent of non-performing loans 716.95 % — 2,404.26 % Net charge-offs as a percent of average outstanding loans during the year — 0.01 % — Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans 0.11 % — 0.03 % Non-performing loans as a percent of total assets 0.08 % — 0.02 % Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets 0.08 % — 0.02 % Other Data: Number of offices 5 5 5 Number of full-time equivalent employees 72 75 76 (1) Represents net loss divided by average total assets.
Additionally, because historical loss experience may not fully 34 reflect our expectations about the future, management has adjusted the historical loss rate through a qualitative adjustment to reflect current economic conditions not already reflected in the historical loss information.
Additionally, because 34 historical loss experience may not fully reflect our expectations about the future, management has adjusted the historical loss rate through a qualitative adjustment to reflect current economic conditions not already reflected in the historical loss information.
Alternatively, if the qualitative adjustment to reflect current economic conditions not already reflected in the historical loss information were removed from the chosen forecast period used in the calculation of the ACL, the ACL would decrease by $1.1 million to $2.4 million.
Alternatively, if the qualitative adjustment to reflect current economic conditions not already reflected in the historical loss information were removed from the chosen forecast period used in the calculation of the ACL, the ACL would decrease by $1.4 million to $2.0 million.
Factors such as inflation, recession, and instability in financial markets, among other factors beyond our control, may affect interest rates. 41 In a rising interest rate environment, we would expect that the rates on our deposits and borrowings would reprice upwards faster than the rates on our long-term loans and investments, which would be expected to compress our interest rate spread and have a negative effect on our profitability.
Factors such as inflation, recession, and instability in financial markets, among other factors beyond our control, may affect interest rates. 42 In a rising interest rate environment, we would expect that the rates on our deposits and borrowings would reprice upwards faster than the rates on our long-term loans and investments, which would be expected to compress our interest rate spread and have a negative effect on our profitability.
The following table sets forth the amortized cost and average yield of our debt securities, by type and contractual maturity: Maturity as of December 31, 2024 One Year or Less After One Year but within Five Years After Five Years but within Ten Years After Ten Years Total Amortized Cost Average Yield Amortized Cost Average Yield Amortized Cost Average Yield Amortized Cost Average Yield Amortized Cost Average Yield (Dollars in thousands) U.S.
The following table sets forth the amortized cost and average yield of our debt securities, by type and contractual maturity: Maturity as of December 31, 2025 One Year or Less After One Year but within Five Years After Five Years but within Ten Years After Ten Years Total Amortized Cost Average Yield Amortized Cost Average Yield Amortized Cost Average Yield Amortized Cost Average Yield Amortized Cost Average Yield (Dollars in thousands) U.S.
The following information is only a summary and should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto of this annual report. The information at and for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 is derived in part from the audited consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.
The following information is only a summary and should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto of this annual report. The information at and for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 is derived in part from the audited consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.
We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds to meet our current funding commitments. We have no material commitments for capital expenditures as of December 31, 2024. Our current strategy is to increase core deposits and utilize FHLB advances, as well as brokered deposits, to fund loan growth.
We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds to meet our current funding commitments. We have no material commitments for capital expenditures as of December 31, 2025. Our current strategy is to increase core deposits and utilize FHLB advances, as well as brokered deposits, to fund loan growth.
Our ACL as a percent of total loans was 0.79% at December 31, 2024 and 2023, which primarily reflects the impact of calculated loss rates based upon remaining life measurements and our consideration of the current economic conditions that affect the qualitative adjustments used in the determination of the ACL as they have evolved over the year from the impact of inflationary pressures and geopolitical concerns, among other considerations.
Our ACL as a percent of total loans was 0.82% at December 31, 2025 and 0.79% at December 31, 2024, which primarily reflects the impact of calculated loss rates based upon remaining life measurements and our consideration of the current economic conditions that affect the qualitative adjustments used in the determination of the ACL as they have evolved over the year from the impact of inflationary pressures and geopolitical concerns, among other considerations.
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no financial assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances.
At December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were no financial assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances.
We have been successful in maintaining strong asset quality in recent years. Our ratio of non-performing assets as a percent of total assets was 0.00%, 0.02% and 0.02%, at December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. We attribute this historical credit quality to a conservative credit culture and an effective credit risk management environment.
We have been successful in maintaining strong asset quality in recent years. Our ratio of non-performing assets as a percent of total assets was 0.08%, 0.00% and 0.02%, at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We attribute this historical credit quality to a conservative credit culture and an effective credit risk management environment.
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, these factors have not materially impacted the estimated fair values of loans as compared to their carrying amounts. 35 Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 Total Assets.
At December 31, 2025 and 2024, these factors have not materially impacted the estimated fair values of loans as compared to their carrying amounts. 35 Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 Total Assets.
The information at and for the year ended December 31, 2022 is derived in part from audited consolidated financial statements that are not included in this annual report.
The information at and for the year ended December 31, 2023 is derived in part from audited consolidated financial statements that are not included in this annual report.
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, fair values of loans are estimated on an exit price basis incorporating discounts for credit, liquidity and marketability factors.
At December 31, 2025 and 2024, fair values of loans are estimated on an exit price basis incorporating discounts for credit, liquidity and marketability factors.
At the same date, our analysis estimated that, in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in interest rates, the Bank would experience a 12.1% increase in the economic value of equity. Any substantial, unexpected, prolonged change in market interest rates could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations.
At the same date, our analysis estimated that, in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in interest rates, the Bank would experience a 9.7% increase in the economic value of equity. Any substantial, unexpected, prolonged change in market interest rates could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations.
These percent changes were due primarily to the migration of deposits during 2024 and 2023 from less interest-sensitive products such as NOW and demand deposits to products with greater interest rate sensitivity, i.e., money market and time deposits.
These percent changes were due primarily to the migration of deposits during 2025 and 2024 from less interest-sensitive products such as NOW and interest-bearing demand deposits to products with greater interest rate sensitivity, i.e., money market deposits and time deposits.
Net cash used by investing activities, which consists primarily of disbursements for loan originations and loan purchases and the purchase of securities available-for-sale, offset by principal collections on loans, proceeds from sales, maturities and principal payments received on securities available-for-sale, was $2.5 million and $39.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Net cash used by investing activities, which consists primarily of disbursements for loan originations and loan purchases and the purchase of securities available-for-sale, offset by principal collections on loans, proceeds from sales, maturities and principal payments received on securities available-for-sale, was $9.9 million and $2.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
We currently calculate NPV under the assumptions that interest rates increase 100, 200, 300 and 400 basis points from current market rates and that interest rates decrease 100, 200, 300 and 400 basis points from current market rates. 40 The following table presents the estimated changes in our net portfolio value that would result from changes in market interest rates as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
We currently calculate NPV under the assumptions that interest rates increase 100, 200, 300 and 400 basis points from current market rates and that interest rates decrease 100, 200, 300 and 400 basis points from current market rates. 41 The following table presents the estimated changes in our net portfolio value that would result from changes in market interest rates as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
The percent changes to NPV in the +200, +300 and +400 bp changes in interest rates was -21.2%, -32.0% and -43.6%, respectively, at December 31, 2024 versus policy limits of -20.0%, -30.0% and -40.0%, respectively.
The percent changes to NPV in the +100, +200, +300 and +400 bp changes in interest rates was -9.8%, -21.2%, -32.0% and -43.6%, respectively, at December 31, 2024 versus policy limits of -10.0%, -20.0%, -30.0% and -40.0%, respectively.
At December 31, 2024, our ratio of net loans to deposits was 95.9% and our borrowings from these supplemental funding sources totaled $52.3 million. We continue to focus on expanding core deposits by leveraging our business development officers and commercial lending and retail relationships. • Grow organically and through opportunistic acquisitions or de novo branching.
At December 31, 2025, our ratio of net loans to deposits was 88.4% and our borrowings from these supplemental funding sources totaled $52.3 million. We continue to focus on expanding core deposits by leveraging our business development officers and commercial lending and retail relationships. • Grow organically and through opportunistic acquisitions or de novo branching.
For customers requiring full FDIC insurance on certificates of deposit in excess of $250,000, we began offering in late 2023 the CDARS® program, which allows the Bank to place the certificates of deposit with other participating banks to maximize the customers’ FDIC insurance. We receive a like amount of deposits from other participating financial institutions.
For customers requiring full FDIC insurance on certificates of deposit in excess of $250,000, we offer the CDARS® program, which allows the Bank to place the certificates of deposit with other participating banks to maximize the customers’ FDIC insurance. We receive a like amount of deposits from other participating financial institutions.
Core deposits (which we define as all deposits except for time deposits), particularly non-interest-bearing demand deposits, represent a low-cost, stable source of funds. Core deposits were 70.1% of our total deposits at December 31, 2024. We also rely on higher cost Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank borrowings as supplemental funding sources.
Core deposits (which we define as all deposits except for time deposits), particularly non-interest-bearing demand deposits, represent a low-cost, stable source of funds. Core deposits were 67.7% of our total deposits at December 31, 2025. We also rely on higher cost Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank borrowings as supplemental funding sources.
(4) Net deferred fee expense included in loan interest totaled $475,000 and $374,000 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. 39 Rate/Volume Analysis The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the years indicated.
(4) Net deferred fee expense included in loan interest totaled $487,000 and $475,000 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. 40 Rate/Volume Analysis The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the years indicated.
The amount of dividends that the Bank may declare and pay to the Company is governed by applicable bank regulations. At December 31, 2024 the Company (on an unconsolidated basis) had liquid assets of $17.1 million. At December 31, 2024, First Seacoast Bank exceeded all of its regulatory capital requirements.
The amount of dividends that the Bank may declare and pay to the Company is governed by applicable bank regulations. At December 31, 2025 the Company (on an unconsolidated basis) had liquid assets of $16.5 million. At December 31, 2025, First Seacoast Bank exceeded all of its regulatory capital requirements.
The weighted average yield for all other interest-earning assets increased to 4.25% for the year ended December 31, 2024 from 3.12% for the year ended December 31, 2023 due primarily to an increase in market interest rates. Interest Expense.
The weighted average yield for all other interest-earning assets increased to 4.42% for the year ended December 31, 2025 from 4.25% for the year ended December 31, 2024 due primarily to an increase in market interest rates. Interest Expense.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the portfolios of purchased loans had outstanding principal balances of $34.3 million and $33.3 million, respectively, and were performing in accordance with their original repayment terms.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the portfolios of purchased loans had outstanding principal balances of $37.0 million and $34.3 million, respectively, and were performing in accordance with their original repayment terms.
At December 31, 2024, our “reciprocal” CDARS® and ICS deposits were $-0- and $6.0 million, respectively. At December 31, 2023, our “reciprocal” CDARS® and ICS deposits were $-0- and $1.1 million, respectively.
At December 31, 2025, our “reciprocal” CDARS® and ICS deposits were $-0- and $9.1 million, respectively. At December 31, 2024, our “reciprocal” CDARS® and ICS deposits were $-0- and $6.0 million, respectively.
If a pre-recessionary period such as the period between March 2007 and September 2009 was chosen as the reasonable and supportable forecast period with a similar qualitative adjustment consideration, the ACL would increase by $99,000 to $3.6 million.
If a pre-recessionary period such as the period between March 2007 and September 2009 was chosen as the reasonable and supportable forecast period with a similar qualitative adjustment consideration, the ACL would decrease by $300,000 to $3.2 million.
Net deferred loan costs increased $136,000, or 5.2%, to $2.8 million at December 31, 2024 from $2.6 million at December 31, 2023 due primarily to the increase in deferred costs on consumer loans offset by a decrease in deferred costs on one- to four-family residential mortgage loans.
Net deferred loan costs increased $124,000, or 4.5%, to $2.9 million at December 31, 2025 from $2.8 million at December 31, 2024 due primarily to the increase in deferred costs on consumer loans offset by a decrease in deferred costs on one- to four-family residential mortgage loans.
The Bank’s economic value of equity analysis as of December 31, 2024 estimated that, in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point increase in interest rates, the Bank would experience a 21.2% decrease in economic value of equity which was above the policy limit of 20%.
The Bank’s economic value of equity analysis as of December 31, 2025 estimated that, in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point increase in interest rates, the Bank would experience a 22.8% decrease in economic value of equity which was above the policy limit of 20.0%.
The weighted average yield for the loan portfolio increased 45 basis points to 4.53% for the year ended December 31, 2024 from 4.08% for the year ended December 31, 2023 due primarily to an increase in market interest rates.
The weighted average yield for the loan portfolio increased 14 basis points to 4.67% for the year ended December 31, 2025 from 4.53% for the year ended December 31, 2024 due primarily to an increase in market interest rates.
The weighted average yield on interest-earning assets increased 60 basis points to 4.46% for the year ended December 31, 2024 from 3.86% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The weighted average yield on interest-earning assets increased 14 basis points to 4.60% for the year ended December 31, 2025 from 4.46% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Net cash provided by financing activities, consisting primarily of proceeds from the sale of common stock, activity in deposit accounts, FHLB and FRB advances, was $6.5 million and $39.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We are committed to maintaining a strong liquidity position. We monitor our liquidity position daily.
Net cash provided by financing activities, consisting primarily of proceeds from the activity in deposit accounts and FHLB advances was $15.7 million and $6.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. We are committed to maintaining a strong liquidity position. We monitor our liquidity position daily.
Government sponsored enterprises obligations $ — — — — $ 1,642 1.21 % $ — — $ 1,642 1.21 % U.S.
Government sponsored enterprises obligations $ — — $ 1,615 1.21 % $ — — $ — — $ 1,615 1.21 % U.S.
This decrease was due to $36.2 million of proceeds from sales, maturities and principal payments received on securities available-for-sale and $547,000 of net amortization of bond premiums, offset by investment purchases totaling $36.7 million and a $1.5 million increase in net unrealized losses within the portfolio.
This increase was due to investment purchases totaling $50.7 million and a $3.0 million decrease in net unrealized losses within the portfolio offset by $21.1 million of proceeds from maturities and principal payments received on securities available-for-sale and $387,000 of net amortization of bond premiums.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the aggregate amount of uninsured total deposit balances, which is the portion exceeding the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, had an estimated value not exceeding $112.2 million, or 24.7% of total deposits, and $102.5 million, or 25.3% of total deposits, respectively.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the aggregate amount of uninsured total deposit balances, which is the portion exceeding the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, had an estimated value not exceeding $107.7 million, or 22.9% of total deposits, and $112.2 million, or 24.7% of total deposits, respectively.
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had $52.3 million and $73.0 million outstanding in advances from the FHLB, respectively, and the ability to borrow an additional $94.0 million and $71.8 million, respectively. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had an overnight line of credit with the FHLB for up to $3.0 million.
At December 31, 2025 and 2024, we had $52.3 million outstanding in advances from the FHLB and the ability to borrow an additional $96.6 million and $94.0 million, respectively. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Bank had an overnight line of credit with the FHLB for up to $3.0 million.
Based upon management’s analysis of the ACL, a $(72,000) release of credit losses was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to a $188,000 provision for credit losses for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Based upon management’s analysis of the ACL, a $(1,000) release of credit losses was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to a $(72,000) release of credit losses for the year ended 38 December 31, 2024.
The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased $42.4 million, or 13.3%, to $361.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $319.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily as a result of an increase in the average balance of time, savings and money market deposits offset by a decrease in the average balances of NOW and demand deposits.
The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased $42.6 million, or 11.8%, to $404.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $361.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily as a result of an increase in the average balance of time and savings deposits offset by a decrease in the average balances of money market deposits.
The release of credit losses for the year ended December 31, 2024 consisted of a $120,000 provision for credit losses on loans and a $(192,000) release of credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures. Non-Interest Income (Loss).
The release of credit losses for the year ended December 31, 2025 consisted of a $(60,000) release of credit losses on loans and a $59,000 provision for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures. Non-Interest Income.
The increase in core deposits was due to a $20.7 million, or 31.9%, increase in savings deposits, offset by a decrease in NOW and demand deposits of $1.5 million, or 0.9%, and a decrease in money market deposits of $14.3 million, or 16.7%.
The increase in core deposits was due to a $7.5 million, or 4.6%, increase in NOW and demand deposits offset by a decrease in savings deposits of $1.9 million, or 2.2%, and a decrease in money market deposits of $5.3 million, or 7.4%.
The entire balance of this credit facility was available at December 31, 2023. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents and available-for-sale investment securities.
While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents and available-for-sale investment securities.
Core deposits (defined as all deposits other than time deposits) increased $5.0 million, or 1.6%, to $318.5 million at December 31, 2024 from $313.5 million at December 31, 2023.
Core deposits (defined as all deposits other than time deposits) increased $361,000, or 0.1%, to $318.8 million at December 31, 2025 from $318.5 million at December 31, 2024.
This decrease was due primarily to $3.7 million of common stock repurchases, an other comprehensive loss of $1.1 million related primarily to net changes in unrealized holding losses in the available-for-sale securities portfolio as a result of increases in market interest rates during the year ended December 31, 2024 and a net loss of $513,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, offset by the recognition of $786,000 of stock-based compensation.
This increase was due primarily to $2.2 million of other comprehensive income related primarily to net changes in unrealized holding losses in the available-for-sale securities portfolio as a result of decreases in market interest rates during the year ended December 31, 2025 and the recognition of $1.1 million of stock-based compensation offset by a net loss of $845,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025 and $981,000 of common stock repurchases.
We offer a selection of deposit accounts, including non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts and time deposits, for both individuals and businesses. Deposits increased $49.4 million, or 12.2%, to $454.2 million at December 31, 2024 from $404.8 million at December 31, 2023 due to an increase in both time and core deposits.
We offer a selection of deposit accounts, including non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts and time deposits, for both individuals and businesses. Deposits increased $16.6 million, or 3.7%, to $470.8 million at December 31, 2025 from $454.2 million at December 31, 2024 due primarily to an increase in time deposits.
Generally, loans are restored to accrual status when the obligation is brought current, has performed in accordance with the contractual terms for at least six consecutive months and the ultimate collectability of the total contractual principal and interest is no longer in doubt.
Generally, loans are restored to accrual status when the obligation is brought current, has performed in accordance with the contractual terms for at least six consecutive months and the ultimate collectability of the total contractual principal and interest is no longer in doubt. 37 Non-performing loans were $478,000, or 0.11% of total loans, at December 31, 2025, compared to $-0- at December 31, 2024.
This increase was due to a $2.7 million, or 16.2%, increase in interest and fees on loans and a $2.1 million, or 57.0%, increase in interest and dividend income on investments. Average interest-earning assets increased $36.9 million, or 6.9%, to $569.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $532.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
This increase was due to a $583,000, or 3.0%, increase in interest and fees on loans and a $972,000, or 16.8%, increase in interest and dividend income on investments. Average interest-earning assets increased $16.5 million, or 2.9%, to $586.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $569.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The effective tax rate was 3,764.3% and 58.8% for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Income (loss) before income tax expense was $14,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to $(6.7) million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The effective tax rate was (43.0)% and 3,764.3% for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. (Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense was $(1.5) million for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to $14,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Net interest rate spread decreased to 1.42% for the year ended December 31, 2024 from 1.59% for the year ended December 31, 2023 due primarily to an increase in the average rate of interest-bearing deposits offset by an increase in the average yield on interest-earning assets. (Release) Provision for Credit Losses.
Net interest rate spread increased to 1.72% for the year ended December 31, 2025 from 1.42% for the year ended December 31, 2024 due primarily to an increase in the average yield on interest-earning assets and a decrease in the average rate of interest-bearing liabilities. Release of Credit Losses.
The increase in occupancy expense was due primarily to the increase in lease expense associated with the sale-leaseback transaction completed on June 11, 2024. Income Taxes. Income tax expense decreased $3.4 million to $527,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $3.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The increase in occupancy expense was due primarily to the increase in lease expense associated with the sale-leaseback transaction completed on June 11, 2024. Income Taxes. Income tax benefit increased $1.2 million, or 221.1%, to a benefit of $638,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to a $527,000 income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income increased $4.8 million, or 23.5%, to $25.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $20.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income increased $1.6 million, or 6.1%, to $27.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $25.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Total interest expense increased $4.5 million, or 49.0%, to $13.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $9.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Interest expense on deposits increased $4.3 million, or 79.9%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Total interest expense decreased $234,000, or 1.7%, to $13.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $13.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Interest expense on deposits increased $1.1 million, or 10.9%, for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
Commercial real estate mortgage loans decreased $546,000, or 0.6%, to $86.0 million at December 31, 2024 from $86.6 million at December 31, 2023. Acquisition, development and land loans decreased $2.6 million, or 14.7%, to $14.9 million at December 31, 2024 from $17.5 million at December 31, 2023.
Commercial real estate mortgage loans decreased $5.4 million, or 6.3%, to $80.6 million at December 31, 2025 from $86.0 million at December 31, 2024. Acquisition, development and land loans decreased $2.1 million, or 13.9%, to $12.9 million at December 31, 2025 from $14.9 million at December 31, 2024.
Commercial and industrial loans decreased $1.8 million, or 7.1%, to $23.7 million at December 31, 2024 from $25.5 million at December 31, 2023. Home equity loans and lines of credit increased $6.8 million, or 48.4%, to $20.9 million at December 31, 2024 from $14.1 million at December 31, 2023.
Commercial and industrial loans decreased $1.2 million, or 4.9%, to $22.5 million at December 31, 2025 from $23.7 million at December 31, 2024. Home equity loans and lines of credit decreased $256,000, or 1.2%, to $20.7 million at December 31, 2025 from $20.9 million at December 31, 2024.
Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense decreased $167,000, or 1.0%, to $15.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $16.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Non-interest expense increased $1.1 million, or 6.7%, to $16.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $15.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Multi-family real estate loans decreased $1.8 million, or 24.1%, to $5.8 million at December 31, 2024 from $7.6 million at December 31, 2023. Consumer loans increased by $2.6 million, or 26.3%, to $12.4 million at December 31, 2024 from $9.8 million at December 31, 2023.
Multi-family real estate loans decreased $913,000, or 15.9%, to $4.8 million at December 31, 2025 from $5.8 million at December 31, 2024. Consumer loans increased $335,000, or 2.7%, to $12.7 million at December 31, 2025 from $12.4 million at December 31, 2024.
Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 Net Loss. Net loss was $513,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a net loss of $10.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, a decrease of $10.1 million.
Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 Net Loss. Net loss was $845,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to a net loss of $513,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $332,000.
Cash and due from banks increased $1.0 million, or 17.0%, to $7.1 million at December 31, 2024 from $6.1 million at December 31, 2023.
Cash and due from banks increased $6.3 million, or 88.9%, to $13.4 million at December 31, 2025 from $7.1 million at December 31, 2024.
Non-interest income increased $5.9 million, or 294.5%, to $3.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $(2.0) million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Non-interest income decreased $2.2 million, or 55.1%, to $1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $3.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Time deposits increased $44.4 million, or 48.7%, to $135.7 million at December 31, 2024 from $91.3 million at December 31, 2023. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were $63.1 million and $23.6 million of brokered deposits included in time deposits, respectively, and $22.1 million and $20.9 million of brokered deposits included in savings deposits, respectively.
Time deposits increased $16.2 million, or 11.9%, to $151.9 million at December 31, 2025 from $135.7 million at December 31, 2024. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were $69.1 million and $63.1 million of brokered deposits included in time deposits, respectively, and $21.9 million and $22.1 million of brokered deposits included in savings deposits, respectively.
The percent changes to NPV in the +200, +300 and +400 bp changes in interest rates was -21.5%, -32.5% and -43.3%, respectively, at December 31, 2023 versus policy limits of -20.0%, -30.0% and -40.0%, respectively.
The percent changes to NPV in the +100, +200, +300 and +400 bp changes in interest rates was -10.2%, -22.8%, -34.9% and -46.6%, respectively, at December 31, 2025 versus policy limits of -10.0%, -20.0%, -30.0% and -40.0%, respectively.
As of December 31, 2024: Net Portfolio Value ("NPV") NPV as Percent of Portfolio Value of Assets Basis Point ("bp") Change in Interest Rates Dollar Amount Dollar Change Percent Change NPV Ratio Change (Dollars in thousands) 400 bp $ 41,552 $ (32,138 ) (43.6 )% 8.9 % $ (477 ) 300 bp 50,126 (23,564 ) (32.0 ) 10.3 (332 ) 200 bp 58,086 (15,604 ) (21.2 ) 11.6 (210 ) 100 bp 66,471 (7,219 ) (9.8 ) 12.7 (90 ) 0 73,690 — — 13.6 — (100) bp 79,465 5,775 7.8 14.2 59 (200) bp 82,581 8,891 12.1 14.4 72 (300) bp 83,028 9,338 12.7 14.1 41 (400) bp 79,737 6,047 8.2 13.2 (45 ) As of December 31, 2023: Net Portfolio Value ("NPV") NPV as Percent of Portfolio Value of Assets Basis Point ("bp") Change in Interest Rates Dollar Amount Dollar Change Percent Change NPV Ratio Change (Dollars in thousands) 400 bp $ 38,063 $ (29,082 ) (43.3 )% 8.4 % $ (434 ) 300 bp 45,307 (21,838 ) (32.5 ) 9.6 (310 ) 200 bp 52,710 (14,435 ) (21.5 ) 10.8 (194 ) 100 bp 60,749 (6,396 ) (9.5 ) 11.9 (78 ) 0 67,145 — — 12.7 — (100) bp 72,043 4,898 7.3 13.2 45 (200) bp 74,730 7,585 11.3 13.2 49 (300) bp 74,371 7,226 10.8 12.7 4 (400) bp 67,366 221 0.3 11.3 (141 ) Certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodologies used in the above interest rate risk measurements.
As of December 31, 2025: Net Portfolio Value ("NPV") NPV as Percent of Portfolio Value of Assets Basis Point ("bp") Change in Interest Rates Dollar Amount Dollar Change Percent Change NPV Ratio Change (Dollars in thousands) 400 bp $ 43,504 $ (38,040 ) (46.6 )% 8.8 % $ (545 ) 300 bp 53,120 (28,424 ) (34.9 ) 10.3 (389 ) 200 bp 62,978 (18,566 ) (22.8 ) 11.8 (242 ) 100 bp 73,209 (8,335 ) (10.2 ) 13.2 (100 ) 0 81,544 — — 14.2 — (100) bp 87,157 5,613 6.9 14.7 52 (200) bp 89,450 7,906 9.7 14.7 52 (300) bp 89,024 7,480 9.2 14.3 10 (400) bp 81,076 (468 ) (0.6 ) 12.9 (133 ) As of December 31, 2024: Net Portfolio Value ("NPV") NPV as Percent of Portfolio Value of Assets Basis Point ("bp") Change in Interest Rates Dollar Amount Dollar Change Percent Change NPV Ratio Change (Dollars in thousands) 400 bp $ 41,552 $ (32,138 ) (43.6 )% 8.9 % $ (477 ) 300 bp 50,126 (23,564 ) (32.0 ) 10.3 (332 ) 200 bp 58,086 (15,604 ) (21.2 ) 11.6 (210 ) 100 bp 66,471 (7,219 ) (9.8 ) 12.7 (90 ) 0 73,690 — — 13.6 — (100) bp 79,465 5,775 7.8 14.2 59 (200) bp 82,581 8,891 12.1 14.4 72 (300) bp 83,028 9,338 12.7 14.1 41 (400) bp 79,737 6,047 8.2 13.2 (45 ) Certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodologies used in the above interest rate risk measurements.
The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. Our cash flows are comprised of three primary classifications: cash flows from operating activities; investing activities and financing activities. Net cash used by operating activities was $2.9 million and $1.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. 43 Our cash flows are comprised of three primary classifications: cash flows from operating activities; investing activities and financing activities.
The Bank subsequently pledged $65.0 million of its commercial real estate loans to the BIC resulting in $38.5 million of borrowing capacity under this credit facility as of January 16, 2025. At December 31, 2023, 42 the Bank’s borrowing capacity was $50.6 million under the BIC and was based upon eligible collateral -principally general obligation municipal bonds.
The Bank subsequently pledged $65.0 million of its commercial real estate loans to the BIC resulting in $38.5 million of borrowing capacity under this credit facility as of January 16, 2025.
Total assets were $580.8 million as of December 31, 2024, an increase of $9.7 million, or 1.7%, when compared to total assets of $571.0 million at December 31, 2023. The increase was due primarily to increases in net loans and other assets offset by decreases in securities available-for-sale and in land, building and equipment, net.
Total assets were $599.3 million as of December 31, 2025, an increase of $18.5 million, or 3.2%, when compared to total assets of $580.8 million at December 31, 2024. The increase was due primarily to increases in securities available-for-sale and cash and due from banks offset by a decrease in net loans. Cash and Due From Banks.
The increase in non-interest income during the year ended December 31, 2024 was due primarily to a one-time $2.5 million gain on the sale of land and buildings and a $4.2 million, or 100.2%, decrease in losses realized on the sale of securities, as compared to an $849,000 gain on termination of interest rate swaps recognized during the year ended December 31, 2023.
The decrease in non-interest income during the year ended December 31, 2025 was due primarily to a one-time $2.5 million gain on the sale of land and buildings recognized during the year ended December 31, 2024 offset by a $283,000 increase in customer service fees and an $89,000 increase in gain on sale of loans during the year ended December 31, 2025.
Net interest and dividend income increased $388,000, or 3.4%, to $11.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $11.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Net interest and dividend income increased $1.8 million, or 15.0%, to $13.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $11.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Our ACL on loans increased $96,000 to $3.5 million at December 31, 2024 from $3.4 million at December 31, 2023, and consisted of a $120,000 provision for loan losses offset by $24,000 of net loan charge-offs. 36 One- to four-family residential mortgage loans increased $6.3 million, or 2.3%, to $275.2 million at December 31, 2024 from $268.9 million at December 31, 2023.
Our ACL on loans decreased $59,000 to $3.4 million at December 31, 2025 from $3.5 million at December 31, 2024 and consisted of a $60,000 release of credit losses on loans offset by $1,000 of consumer loan recoveries. 36 One- to four-family residential mortgage loans decreased $10.0 million, or 3.6%, to $265.2 million at December 31, 2025 from $275.2 million at December 31, 2024.
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Average Outstanding Balance Interest Average Yield/Rate Average Outstanding Balance Interest Average Yield/Rate (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans (4) $ 433,244 $ 19,631 4.53 % $ 414,601 $ 16,896 4.08 % Taxable debt securities 74,944 3,398 4.53 % 52,622 1,521 2.89 % Non-taxable debt securities 49,920 1,712 3.43 % 56,928 1,735 3.05 % Interest-bearing deposits with other banks 8,872 459 5.17 % 5,872 201 3.42 % Federal Home Loan Bank stock 2,794 231 8.26 % 2,820 237 8.40 % Total interest-earning assets 569,774 25,431 4.46 % 532,843 20,590 3.86 % Non-interest-earning assets 12,384 18,485 Total assets $ 582,158 $ 551,328 Interest-bearing liabilities: NOW and demand deposits $ 95,786 $ 529 0.55 % $ 101,947 $ 402 0.39 % Money market deposits 78,147 2,557 3.27 % 74,045 1,830 2.47 % Savings deposits 73,411 1,867 2.54 % 65,802 1,004 1.53 % Time deposits 114,277 4,696 4.11 % 77,406 2,095 2.71 % Total interest-bearing deposits 361,621 9,649 2.67 % 319,200 5,331 1.67 % Borrowings 81,880 3,873 4.73 % 78,839 3,709 4.70 % Other 1,691 11 0.66 % 1,894 40 2.13 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 445,192 13,533 3.04 % 399,933 9,080 2.27 % Non-interest-bearing deposits 65,200 76,533 Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 7,042 4,299 Total liabilities 517,434 480,765 Total equity 64,724 70,563 Total liabilities and equity $ 582,158 $ 551,328 Net interest income $ 11,898 $ 11,510 Net interest rate spread (1) 1.42 % 1.59 % Net interest-earning assets (2) $ 124,582 $ 132,910 Net interest margin (3) 2.09 % 2.16 % Average interest-earning assets as a percent of interest-bearing liabilities 127.98 % 133.23 % (1) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average rate of interest-bearing liabilities.
For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 Average Outstanding Balance Interest Average Yield/Rate Average Outstanding Balance Interest Average Yield/Rate (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans (4) $ 433,135 $ 20,214 4.67 % $ 433,244 $ 19,631 4.53 % Taxable debt securities 110,489 5,304 4.80 % 74,944 3,398 4.53 % Non-taxable debt securities 26,733 796 2.98 % 49,920 1,712 3.43 % Interest-bearing deposits with other banks 13,371 483 3.61 % 8,872 459 5.17 % Federal Home Loan Bank stock 2,545 189 7.42 % 2,794 231 8.26 % Total interest-earning assets 586,273 26,986 4.60 % 569,774 25,431 4.46 % Non-interest-earning assets 15,514 12,384 Total assets $ 601,787 $ 582,158 Interest-bearing liabilities: NOW and demand deposits $ 98,272 $ 637 0.65 % $ 95,786 $ 529 0.55 % Money market deposits 69,542 1,870 2.69 % 78,147 2,557 3.27 % Savings deposits 84,497 2,169 2.57 % 73,411 1,867 2.54 % Time deposits 151,894 6,030 3.97 % 114,277 4,696 4.11 % Total interest-bearing deposits 404,205 10,706 2.65 % 361,621 9,649 2.67 % Borrowings 55,584 2,582 4.64 % 81,880 3,873 4.73 % Other 1,883 11 0.59 % 1,691 11 0.66 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 461,672 13,299 2.88 % 445,192 13,533 3.04 % Non-interest-bearing deposits 66,137 65,200 Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 12,285 7,042 Total liabilities 540,094 517,434 Total equity 61,693 64,724 Total liabilities and equity $ 601,787 $ 582,158 Net interest income $ 13,687 $ 11,898 Net interest rate spread (1) 1.72 % 1.42 % Net interest-earning assets (2) $ 124,601 $ 124,582 Net interest margin (3) 2.33 % 2.09 % Average interest-earning assets as a percent of interest-bearing liabilities 126.99 % 127.98 % (1) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average rate of interest-bearing liabilities.
The decrease was due primarily to an increase in non-interest income of $5.9 million, a decrease in income tax expense of $3.4 million, a $388,000 increase in net interest and dividend income, a $260,000 decrease in (release) provision for credit losses and a decrease in non-interest expenses of $167,000 during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
The increase was due primarily to a decrease in non-interest income of $2.2 million and a $1.1 million increase in non-interest expenses, offset by a $1.8 million increase in net interest and dividend income and a $1.2 million decrease in income tax expense during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
The increase was due primarily to a $49.4 million increase in total deposits and $7.4 million of proceeds from the sale of land, building and equipment, offset by an $8.8 million increase in net loans, a $40.7 million decrease in borrowings and $3.7 million of common stock repurchases during the year ended December 31, 2024. Available-for-Sale Securities.
The increase was due primarily to a $16.6 million increase in total deposits and a $19.4 million decrease in net loans offset by $29.6 million of net purchases of securities available-for-sale during the year ended December 31, 2025. Available-for-Sale Securities.
The purchase of brokered deposits offered a lower cost alternative to advances of similar duration from the Federal Home Loan Bank. Borrowings. Total borrowings decreased $40.7 million, or 43.8%, to $52.3 million at December 31, 2024 from $93.0 million at December 31, 2023 due to a decrease in FHLB and FRB advances.
The purchase of brokered deposits offered a lower cost alternative to advances of similar duration from the Federal Home Loan Bank. Borrowings. Total borrowings were $52.3 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024. Total Stockholders’ Equity. Total stockholders’ equity increased $1.5 million, or 2.4%, to $63.5 million at December 31, 2025 from $62.1 million at December 31, 2024.
The decrease in non-interest expense was due primarily to a $427,000, or 4.4%, decrease in salaries and employee benefits, a $111,000, or 20.9%, decrease in marketing, a 38 $104,000, or 22.8%, decrease in equipment expense and a $94,000, or 5.9%, decrease in data processing offset by a $214,000, or 28.2%, increase in occupancy expense, a $160,000, or 15.8%, increase in professional fees and assessments and a $142,000, or 55.3%, increase in deposit insurance fees during the year ended December 31, 2024.
The increase in non-interest expense was due primarily to a $368,000, or 4.3%, increase in salaries and employee benefits, a $296,000, or 45.6%, increase in equity compensation expense, a $414,000, or 42.6%, increase in occupancy expense and a $135,000, or 9.0%, increase in data processing offset by a $67,000, or 19.0%, decrease in equipment expense and a $96,000, or 8.2%, decrease in professional fees and assessments during the year ended December 31, 2025.
During December 2024, the Bank unpledged the collateral previously pledged to the BIC - principally general obligation municipal bonds – with the intention of pledging commercial real estate loans.
At December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were no outstanding balances under any of these additional credit facilities. Advances under the BIC, if any, are collateralized by eligible collateral. During December 2024, the Bank unpledged the collateral previously pledged to the BIC - principally general obligation municipal bonds – with the intention of pledging commercial real estate loans.
The yields set forth below include the effect of net deferred fee expense, discounts and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or interest expense. Average loan balances exclude loans held for sale, if applicable. The following tables include no out-of-period items or adjustments.
Average loan balances exclude loans held for sale, if applicable. The following tables include no out-of-period items or adjustments.
Net loans increased $8.8 million, or 2.1%, to $435.5 million at December 31, 2024 from $426.6 million at December 31, 2023. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we originated $58.2 million of loans and purchased $2.7 million of participation interests in commercial and industrial loans and $1.8 million of consumer loans secured by manufactured housing properties.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we collected $25.3 million of loan principal, net of new loan originations, and purchased $3.6 million of participation interests in commercial and industrial loans and $1.9 million of consumer loans secured by manufactured housing properties.
Available-for-sale securities decreased by $1.6 million, or 1.3%, to $120.2 million at December 31, 2024 from $121.9 million at December 31, 2023.
Available-for-sale securities increased by $32.2 million, or 26.8%, to $152.4 million at December 31, 2025 from $120.2 million at December 31, 2024.
Average Balance Sheets The following tables set forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs and certain other information at the date and for the years indicated. No tax-equivalent yield adjustments have been made, as the effects would be immaterial. All average balances are daily average balances. Non-accrual loans are included in the computation of average balances only.
No tax-equivalent yield adjustments have been made, as the effects would be immaterial. All average balances are daily average balances. Non-accrual loans are included in the computation of average balances only. The yields set forth below include the effect of net deferred fee expense, discounts and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or interest expense.
The average balance of borrowings increased $3.0 million, or 3.9%, to $81.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $78.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The weighted average rate of borrowings increased to 4.73% for the year ended December 31, 2024 from 4.70% for the year ended December 31, 2023. Net Interest and Dividend Income.
The weighted average rate of borrowings decreased to 4.64% for the year ended December 31, 2025 from 4.73% for the year ended December 31, 2024 due to a decrease in market interest rates. Net Interest and Dividend Income.
Interest expense on borrowings consists of interest on advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank. Interest expense on borrowings increased $164,000, or 4.4%, to $3.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $3.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to an increase in the average balance of borrowings.
Interest expense on borrowings decreased $1.3 million, or 33.3%, to $2.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $3.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to a decrease in the average balance of borrowings.
The weighted average rate of interest-bearing deposits increased to 2.67% for the year ended December 31, 2024 from 1.67% for the year ended December 31, 2023 due primarily to an increase in market interest rates and to respond to deposit pricing by competitors.
The weighted average rate of interest-bearing deposits decreased to 2.65% for the year ended December 31, 2025 from 2.67% for the year ended December 31, 2024.