Biggest changeImportant factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated or projected, include, but are not limited to, the following: • potential adverse impacts to economic conditions in our local market areas, other markets where the Company has lending relationships, or other aspects of the Company's business operations or financial markets, including, without limitation, as a result of employment levels, labor shortages and the effects of inflation, a potential recession or slowed economic growth caused by increasing political instability from acts of war including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as increasing prices and supply chain disruptions, and any governmental or societal responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, including new COVID-19 variants; • general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas, that are worse than expected; • changes in the level and direction of loan or lease delinquencies and write-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for loan and lease losses; • our ability to access cost-effective funding; • fluctuations in real estate values, and residential, commercial and multifamily real estate market conditions; • demand for loans and deposits in our market area; • our ability to implement and change our business strategies; • competition among depository and other financial institutions and equipment financing companies; • inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins and yields, our mortgage banking revenues, the fair value of financial instruments or our level of loan originations, or increase the level of defaults, losses and prepayments on loans and leases we have made and make; • adverse changes in the securities or secondary mortgage markets; • changes in the quality or composition of our loan, lease or investment portfolios; • our ability to keep pace with technological changes, including our ability to identify and address cyber-security risks such as data security breaches, "denial of service" attacks, "hacking" and identity theft, and other attacks on our information technology systems or on the third-party vendors who perform several of our critical processing functions; • the inability of third-party providers to perform as expected; • our ability to manage market risk, credit risk and operational risk in the current economic environment; • the transition away from LIBOR toward new interest rate benchmarks; • our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities; 45 • our ability to retain key employees; • our compensation expense associated with equity allocated or awarded to our employees; • changes in the financial condition, results of operations or future prospects of issuers of securities that we own; • our ability to successfully integrate into our operations any assets, liabilities, customers, systems and management personnel we may acquire and our ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames, and any goodwill charges related thereto; • changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; • changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, including additional guidance and interpretation on accounting issues and details of the implementation of new accounting methods; • legislative or regulatory changes such as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Dodd-Frank Act") and its implementing regulations that adversely affect our business, and the availability of resources to address such changes; • our ability to pay dividends on our common stock; • other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technical factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services; and • the other risks described elsewhere in this Form 10 K and our other reports filed with the U.S.
Biggest changeImportant factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated or projected, include, but are not limited to, the following: • potential adverse impacts to economic conditions in our local market areas, other markets where the Company has lending relationships, or other aspects of the Company's business operations or financial markets, including, without limitation, as a result of employment levels, labor shortages and the effects of inflation, a potential recession or slowed economic growth; • changes in the interest rate environment, including the recent past increases in the Federal Reserve benchmark rate and duration at which such elevated interest rate levels are maintained, which could adversely affect our revenues and expenses, the value of assets and obligations, and the availability and cost of capital and liquidity; • the impact of continuing high inflation and the current and future monetary policies of the Federal Reserve in response thereto; • the effects of any federal government shutdowns; • general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas, which are worse than expected; • changes in the level and direction of loan or lease delinquencies and write-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses; • our ability to access cost-effective funding; • fluctuations in real estate values, and residential, commercial and multifamily real estate market conditions; • demand for loans and deposits in our market area; • our ability to implement and change our business strategies; • competition among depository and other financial institutions and equipment financing companies; • inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins and yields, our mortgage banking revenues, the fair value of financial instruments or our level of loan originations, or increase the level of defaults, losses and prepayments on loans and leases we have made and make; • adverse changes in the securities or secondary mortgage markets; • changes in the quality or composition of our loan, lease or investment portfolios; • our ability to keep pace with technological changes, including our ability to identify and address cyber-security risks such as data security breaches, "denial of service" attacks, "hacking" and identity theft, and other attacks on our information technology systems or on the third-party vendors who perform several of our critical processing functions; • the inability of third-party providers to perform as expected; • our ability to manage market risk, credit risk and operational risk in the current economic environment; • our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities; 46 • our ability to retain key employees; • our compensation expense associated with equity allocated or awarded to our employees; • changes in the financial condition, results of operations or future prospects of issuers of securities that we own; • our ability to successfully integrate into our operations any assets, liabilities, customers, systems and management personnel we may acquire and our ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames, and any goodwill charges related thereto; • changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; • changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, including additional guidance and interpretation on accounting issues and details of the implementation of new accounting methods; • legislative or regulatory changes such as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Dodd-Frank Act") and its implementing regulations that adversely affect our business, and the availability of resources to address such changes; • our ability to pay dividends on our common stock; • the effects of climate change, severe weather events, natural disasters, pandemics, epidemics and other public health crises, acts of war or terrorism, and other external events on our business; • other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technical factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services; and • the other risks described elsewhere in this Form 10 K and our other reports filed with and furnished to the U.S.
Banking regulations may limit the amount of dividends that may be to us paid by First Bank Richmond. "Note 17: Regulatory Capital" in the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements contained in Part II, Item 8 and "How We Are Regulated - Dividends" contained in Part I, Item I of this Form 10-K.
Banking regulations may limit the amount of dividends that may be paid to us by First Bank Richmond. "Note 17: Regulatory Capital" in the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements contained in Part II, Item 8 and "How We Are Regulated - Dividends" contained in Part I, Item I of this Form 10-K.
We believe that maintaining a strong capital position safeguards the long-term interests of First Bank Richmond. Interest Rate Risk Management. Changes in interest rates are our primary market risk as our balance sheet is almost entirely comprised of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
We believe that maintaining a strong capital position safeguards the long-term interests of First Bank Richmond. 49 Interest Rate Risk Management. Changes in interest rates are our primary market risk as our balance sheet is almost entirely comprised of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
Average balances have been calculated using daily balances. Average balances of loans and leases receivable include loans held for sale. Non-accruing 54 loans have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield. Loan fees are included in interest income on loans and are not material.
Average balances have been calculated using daily balances. Average balances of loans and leases receivable include loans held for sale. Non-accruing loans have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield. Loan fees are included in interest income on loans and are not material.
Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact, are based on certain assumptions and are generally identified by use of words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets,” “potentially,” “probably,” “projects,” “outlook” or similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” and “could.” These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • statements of our goals, intentions and expectations; • statements regarding our business plans, prospects, growth and operating strategies; 44 • statements regarding the quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and • estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.
Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact, are based on certain assumptions and are generally identified by use of words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets,” “potentially,” “probably,” “projects,” “outlook” or similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” and “could.” These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • statements of our goals, intentions and expectations; • statements regarding our business plans, prospects, growth and operating strategies; • statements regarding the quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and 45 • estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.
In order to maintain what we believe to be acceptable levels of net interest income in 48 varying interest rate environments, we actively manage our interest rate risk and assume a moderate amount of interest rate risk consistent with board policies.
In order to maintain what we believe to be acceptable levels of net interest income in varying interest rate environments, we actively manage our interest rate risk and assume a moderate amount of interest rate risk consistent with board policies.
The amount of dividends, if any, we may pay may be limited as more fully discussed in "Note 17: Regulatory Capital" in the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements contained in Item 8 of this Form 10-K. 56 Stock Repurchase Plans. From time to time, our board of directors has authorized stock repurchase plans.
The amount of dividends, if any, we may pay may be limited as more fully discussed in "Note 17: Regulatory Capital" in the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements contained in Item 8 of this Form 10-K. 57 Stock Repurchase Plans. From time to time, our board of directors has authorized stock repurchase plans.
(2) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets. 55 Rate/Volume Analysis The following schedule presents the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for major components of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. It distinguishes between the changes related to outstanding balances and that due to the changes in interest rates.
(2) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets. 56 Rate/Volume Analysis The following schedule presents the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for major components of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. It distinguishes between the changes related to outstanding balances and that due to the changes in interest rates.
At December 31, 2022, First Bank Richmond’s regulatory capital exceeded the FDIC regulatory requirements, and First Bank Richmond was well-capitalized under regulatory prompt corrective action standards. Consistent with our goals to operate a sound and profitable organization, our policy is for First Bank Richmond to maintain well-capitalized status.
At December 31, 2023, First Bank Richmond’s regulatory capital exceeded the FDIC regulatory requirements, and First Bank Richmond was well-capitalized under regulatory prompt corrective action standards. Consistent with our goals to operate a sound and profitable organization, our policy is for First Bank Richmond to maintain well-capitalized status.
In the ordinary course of business we have entered into contractual obligations and have made other commitments to make future payments. Refer to the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements elsewhere in this report for the expected timing of such payments as of December 31, 2022.
In the ordinary course of business we have entered into contractual obligations and have made other commitments to make future payments. Refer to the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements elsewhere in this report for the expected timing of such payments as of December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2022, management is not aware of any events that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, capital resources or operations. In addition, management is not aware of any regulatory recommendations regarding liquidity that would have a material adverse effect on us.
As of December 31, 2023, management is not aware of any events that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, capital resources or operations. In addition, management is not aware of any regulatory recommendations regarding liquidity that would have a material adverse effect on us.
Selected Consolidated Financial and Other Data The Financial Condition Data and Operating Data as of and for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are derived from the audited financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.
Selected Consolidated Financial and Other Data The Financial Condition Data and Operating Data as of and for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 are derived from the audited financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.
If Richmond Mutual Bancorporation was subject to regulatory guidelines for bank holding companies with $3.0 billion or more in assets, at December 31, 2022, it would have exceeded all regulatory capital requirements.
If Richmond Mutual Bancorporation was subject to regulatory guidelines for bank holding companies with $3.0 billion or more in assets, at December 31, 2023, it would have exceeded all regulatory capital requirements.
At December 31, 2022, the Bank’s CET1 capital exceeded the required capital conservation buffer. For a bank holding company with less than $3.0 billion in assets, the capital guidelines apply on a bank only basis and the Federal Reserve Board expects the holding company’s subsidiary banks to be well capitalized under the prompt corrective action regulations.
At December 31, 2023, the Bank’s CET1 capital exceeded the required capital conservation buffer. 59 For a bank holding company with less than $3.0 billion in assets, the capital guidelines apply on a bank only basis and the Federal Reserve Board expects the holding company’s subsidiary banks to be well capitalized under the prompt corrective action regulations.
While net interest income benefited from the repricing impact of the higher interest rate environment on earning asset yields, the benefits were offset by the higher cost of interest-bearing deposit accounts and borrowings which tend to be shorter in duration than our assets and re-price or reset faster than assets. Provision for Loan and Lease Losses .
While net interest income benefited from the repricing impact of the higher interest rate environment on earning asset yields, the benefits were offset by the higher cost of interest-bearing deposit accounts and borrowings which tend to be shorter in duration than our assets and re-price or reset faster than assets. Provision for Credit Losses .
We believe that strong asset quality is a key to long-term financial success. Our strategy for credit risk management focuses on an experienced team of credit professionals, well-defined credit policies and procedures, appropriate loan underwriting criteria and active credit monitoring. Our non-performing loans to total loans ratio was 0.94% at December 31, 2022. Capital Position.
We believe that strong asset quality is a key to long-term financial success. Our strategy for credit risk management focuses on an experienced team of credit professionals, well-defined credit policies and procedures, appropriate loan underwriting criteria and active credit monitoring. Our non-performing loans to total loans ratio was 0.72% at December 31, 2023. Capital Position.
Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in our judgment, should be charged-off. A provision for loan and lease losses is charged to operations based on our periodic evaluation of the necessary allowance balance.
Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in our judgment, should be charged-off. A provision for credit losses for loans and leases is charged to operations based on our periodic evaluation of the necessary balance in the allowance.
(5) Capital ratios are for First Bank Richmond. (6) Tangible book value per share is a non-GAAP measure used by management and others within the financial services industry. Tangible book value per share is calculated by dividing tangible common equity by the number of shares outstanding. 50 Financial Condition at December 31, 2022 Compared to December 31, 2021 General.
(5) Capital ratios are for First Bank Richmond. (6) Tangible book value per share is a non-GAAP measure used by management and others within the financial services industry. Tangible book value per share is calculated by dividing tangible common equity by the number of shares outstanding. 51 Financial Condition at December 31, 2023 Compared to December 31, 2022 General.
These scenarios are incorporated into our contingency funding plan, which provides the basis for the identification of our liquidity needs. As of December 31, 2022, we had approximately $5.6 million held in an interest-bearing account at the Federal Reserve. We also have the ability to borrow funds as a member of the FHLB.
These scenarios are incorporated into our contingency funding plan, which provides the basis for the identification of our liquidity needs. As of December 31, 2023, we had approximately $6.7 million held in an interest-bearing account at the Federal Reserve. We also have the ability to borrow funds as a member of the FHLB.
The following table presents information concerning the composition of our loan and lease portfolio in dollar amounts and in percentages (before deductions for loans in process, deferred fees and discounts and allowances for loan and lease losses) as of the dates indicated.
The following table presents information concerning the composition of our loan and lease portfolio in dollar amounts and in percentages (before deductions for loans in process, deferred fees and discounts and allowances for credit losses on loans and leases) as of the dates indicated.
In evaluating the possible impairment of securities, consideration is given to the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and our ability and intent to retain our investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.
In evaluating the possible impairment of securities, consideration is given to the extent to which the fair value is less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and our ability and intent to retain our investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any 48 anticipated recovery in fair value.
At December 31, 2022, Richmond Mutual Bancorporation, on an unconsolidated basis, had $26.2 million in cash, noninterest-bearing deposits and liquid investments generally available for its cash needs. 57 See also the "Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows" included in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Form 10-K for further information. Regulatory Capital Requirements.
At December 31, 2023, Richmond Mutual Bancorporation, on an unconsolidated basis, had $13.2 million in cash, noninterest-bearing deposits and liquid investments generally available for its cash needs. See also the "Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows" included in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Form 10-K for further information. Regulatory Capital Requirements.
We will continue to enhance our offering of retail deposit products to maintain and increase our market share, while continuing to build our product offering of commercial deposit products to strengthen our relationships with our business customers. Core deposits represented 69.9% of our total deposits as of December 31, 2022. Balance Sheet Growth .
We will continue to enhance our offering of retail deposit products to maintain and increase our market share, while continuing to build our product offering of commercial deposit products to strengthen our relationships with our business customers. Core deposits represented 68.7% of our total deposits as of December 31, 2023. Balance Sheet Growth .
At December 31, 2022, our largest nonperforming loan was a $4.9 million nonaccrual commercial construction and development loan that is currently subject to litigation between the developer and other parties. At the time of origination, this loan had a loan to value ratio of 73%.
At December 31, 2023, our largest nonperforming loan was a $4.9 million nonaccrual commercial construction and development loan that is currently subject to litigation between the developer and other parties. At the time of origination, this loan had a loan to value ratio of 73%. Allowance for Credit Losses.
Assuming continued payment during 2023 at the current dividend rate of $0.10 per share, our average total dividend paid each quarter would be approximately $1.2 million based on the number of our current outstanding shares at December 31, 2022.
Assuming continued payment during 2024 at the current dividend rate of $0.14 per share, our average total dividend paid each quarter would be approximately $1.6 million based on the number of our current outstanding shares at December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2022, based upon available, pledgeable collateral, our total remaining borrowing capacity with the FHLB was approximately $66.7 million. Furthermore, at December 31, 2022, we had approximately $198.5 million in securities that were unencumbered by a pledge and could be used to support additional borrowings through repurchase agreements or the Federal Reserve discount window, as needed.
As of December 31, 2023, based upon available, pledgeable collateral, our total remaining borrowing capacity with the FHLB was approximately $86.4 million. Furthermore, at December 31, 2023, we had approximately $147.3 million in securities that were unencumbered by a pledge and could be used to support additional borrowings through repurchase agreements or the Federal Reserve discount window, as needed.
The increase in nonperforming loans was primarily attributable to a $1.3 million increase in commercial and industrial loans, primarily due to one loan of $1.3 million secured by business assets and a second mortgage past due more than 90 days and still accruing.
The decrease in nonperforming loans was primarily attributable to a $1.3 million decrease in commercial and industrial loans, primarily due to one loan of $1.3 million secured by business assets and a second mortgage, previously past due more than 90 days and still accruing that was paid off in 2023.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, we reported net income of $ 13.0 million, compared with net income of $11.1 million for 2021. 46 Critical Accounting Estimates We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP. In doing so, we have to make estimates and assumptions.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, we reported net income of $9.5 million, compared with net income of $13.0 million for 2022. 47 Critical Accounting Estimates We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP. In doing so, we have to make estimates and assumptions.
At December 31, 2022, on a consolidated basis, we had $1.3 billion in assets, $961.7 million in loans, $1.0 billion in deposits and $133.0 million in stockholders’ equity. First Bank Richmond’s risk-based capital ratio at December 31, 2022 was 14.3%, exceeding the 10.0% requirement for a well-capitalized institution.
At December 31, 2023, on a consolidated basis, we had $ 1.5 billion in assets, $1.1 billion in loans, $1.0 billion in deposits and $134.9 million in stockholders’ equity. First Bank Richmond’s risk-based capital ratio at December 31, 2023 was 14.1%, exceeding the 10.0% requirement for a well-capitalized institution.
Since March 2022, in response to inflation, the Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) of the Federal Reserve System has increased the target range for the federal funds rate by 425 basis points, including 125 basis points during the fourth quarter of 2022, to a range of 4.25% to 4.50%.
Since March 2022, in response to inflation, the Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) of the Federal Reserve System has increased the target range for the federal funds rate by 500 basis points, including 100 basis points during 2023, to a range of 5.25% to 5.50%.
At December 31, 2022, our commercial loan portfolio, which includes commercial and multi-family real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans and construction loans, totaled $663.3 million, or 68.0% of total loans and leases, with approximately $210.1 million of these loans, or 21.6% of our total loans and leases, located in the Columbus, Ohio market. Deposit Services.
At December 31, 2023, our commercial loan portfolio, which includes commercial and multi-family real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans and construction loans, totaled $753.6 million, or 68.0% of total loans and leases, with approximately $253.5 million of these loans, or 33.6% of our total loans and leases, located in the Columbus, Ohio market. Deposit Services.
See Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a summary of significant accounting policies and the effect on our financial statements. Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses .
See Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a summary of significant accounting policies and the effect on our financial statements. Allowance for Credit Losses . The allowance for credit losses applies to all financial instruments carried at amortized cost.
We maintain an allowance for loan and lease losses to cover probable incurred credit losses at the balance sheet date. Loan and lease losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
We maintain an allowance for credit losses on loans and leases based on expected future credit losses at the balance sheet date. Loan and lease losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan or lease balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
The decrease was primarily due to a $61.4 million downward mark-to-market adjustment in the fair value of securities available for sale and proceeds from maturities and paydowns of securities of $32.2 million, partially offset by the purchase of $22.5 million in securities. Deposits.
The decrease was primarily due to maturities and paydowns of securities of $22.5 million, partially offset by a $8.5 million upward mark-to-market adjustment in the fair value of securities available for sale and the purchase of $11.2 million of new securities. Deposits.
As such, fair value is determined using discounted cash flow analysis models, incorporating default rates, estimation of prepayment characteristics and implied volatilities. We evaluate all securities on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic conditions warrant additional evaluations, for determining if any other-than-temporary-impairments (“OTTI”) exist pursuant to guidelines established in ASC 320.
As such, fair value is determined using discounted cash flow analysis models, incorporating default rates, estimation of prepayment characteristics and implied volatilities. We evaluate all securities on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic conditions warrant additional evaluations, for determining if any impairment exists as defined in ASC 326.
Actual Minimum for Capital Adequacy Purposes Minimum to be Categorized as "Well-Capitalized" Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio As of December 31, 2022 (Dollars in thousands) Total risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets) $ 164,804 14.3 % $ 92,134 8.0 % $ 115,168 10.0 % Tier 1 risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets) 152,391 13.2 69,101 6.0 92,134 8.0 Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) 152,391 13.2 51,826 4.5 74,859 6.5 Tier 1 leverage (core) capital (to adjusted tangible assets) 152,391 11.2 54,421 4.0 68,026 5.0 As of December 31, 2021 Total risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets) $ 169,589 17.3 % $ 78,590 8.0 % $ 98,238 10.0 % Tier 1 risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets) 157,481 16.0 58,943 6.0 78,590 8.0 Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) 157,481 16.0 44,207 4.5 63,855 6.5 Tier 1 leverage (core) capital (to adjusted tangible assets) 157,481 12.5 50,284 4.0 62,855 5.0 Pursuant to the capital regulations of the FDIC and the other federal banking agencies, First Bank Richmond must maintain a capital conservation buffer consisting of additional common equity tier 1 (“CET1”) capital greater than 2.5% of risk-weighted assets above the required minimum levels of risk-based CET1 capital, tier 1 capital and total capital in order to avoid limitations on paying dividends, repurchasing shares, and paying discretionary bonuses.
Actual Minimum for Capital Adequacy Purposes Minimum to be Categorized as "Well-Capitalized" Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio As of December 31, 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Total risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets) $ 174,938 14.1 % $ 99,247 8.0 % $ 124,059 10.0 % Tier 1 risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets) 159,409 12.8 74,435 6.0 99,247 8.0 Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) 159,409 12.8 55,826 4.5 80,638 6.5 Tier 1 leverage (core) capital (to adjusted tangible assets) 159,409 10.6 59,931 4.0 74,914 5.0 As of December 31, 2022 Total risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets) $ 164,804 14.3 % $ 92,134 8.0 % $ 115,168 10.0 % Tier 1 risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets) 152,391 13.2 69,101 6.0 92,134 8.0 Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) 152,391 13.2 51,826 4.5 74,859 6.5 Tier 1 leverage (core) capital (to adjusted tangible assets) 152,391 11.2 54,421 4.0 68,026 5.0 Pursuant to the capital regulations of the FDIC and the other federal banking agencies, First Bank Richmond must maintain a capital conservation buffer consisting of additional common equity tier 1 (“CET1”) capital greater than 2.5% of risk-weighted assets above the required minimum levels of risk-based CET1 capital, tier 1 capital and total capital in order to avoid limitations on paying dividends, repurchasing shares, and paying discretionary bonuses.
The liquidity of a financial institution reflects its ability to meet loan requests, to accommodate possible outflows in deposits and to take advantage of interest rate market opportunities.
Liquidity measures the ability to meet current and future cash flow needs as they become due. The liquidity of a financial institution reflects its ability to meet loan requests, to accommodate possible outflows in deposits and to take advantage of interest rate market opportunities.
Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Selected Operations Data: Total interest income $ 51,858 $ 45,926 Total interest expense 10,219 7,682 Net interest income 41,639 38,244 Provision for loan and lease losses 600 1,430 Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses 41,039 36,814 Service charges on deposit accounts 1,050 882 Card fee income 1,210 1,087 Loan and lease servicing fees 862 (84) Gain on loan and lease sales 639 2,450 Gain on sales of securities — 56 Other income 1,105 1,025 Total non-interest income 4,866 5,416 Total non-interest expenses 30,157 28,649 Income before provision for income taxes 15,748 13,581 Provision for income taxes 2,783 2,436 Net income $ 12,965 $ 11,145 49 At or For the Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 Selected Financial Ratios and Other Data: Performance ratios: Return on average assets (ratio of net income to average total assets) 1.01 % 0.94 % Return on average equity (ratio of net income to average equity) 8.79 % 6.03 % Yield on interest-earning assets 4.18 % 4.01 % Rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities 1.01 % 0.89 % Interest rate spread information: Average during period 3.17 % 3.12 % End of period 3.09 % 2.91 % Net interest margin (1) 3.36 % 3.34 % Operating expense to average total assets 2.35 % 2.42 % Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 122.34 % 131.81 % Efficiency ratio (2) 64.85 % 65.70 % Asset quality ratios: Non-performing assets to total assets (3) 0.69 % 0.64 % Non-performing loans and leases to total gross loans and leases (4) 0.94 % 0.95 % Allowance for loan and lease losses to non-performing loans and leases (4) 135.28 % 150.76 % Allowance for loan and lease losses to loans and leases 1.27 % 1.43 % Net charge-offs/(recoveries) to average outstanding loans and leases during the period 0.03 % (0.01 %) Capital ratios: Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) (5) 13.23 % 16.02 % Tier 1 leverage (core) capital (to adjusted tangible assets) (5) 11.20 % 12.53 % Tier 1 risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets) (5) 13.23 % 16.02 % Total risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets) (5) 14.31 % 17.25 % Equity to total assets at end of period 10.01 % 14.27 % Average equity to average assets 11.51 % 15.64 % Per share data: Basic earnings per share $ 1.20 $ 0.98 Diluted earnings per share 1.17 0.96 Cash dividends paid 0.40 0.78 Book value at year end 11.28 14.55 Tangible book value at year end (6) 11.28 14.55 Other data: Number of full-service offices 12 12 Full-time equivalent employees 181 173 _____________________ (1) Net interest income divided by average interest earning assets.
Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 (In thousands) Selected Operations Data: Total interest income $ 67,410 $ 51,858 Total interest expense 29,748 10,219 Net interest income 37,662 41,639 Provision for credit losses 532 600 Net interest income after provision for credit losses 37,130 41,039 Service charges on deposit accounts 1,115 1,050 Card fee income 1,259 1,210 Loan and lease servicing fees 448 862 Gain on loan and lease sales 518 639 Other income 1,271 1,105 Total non-interest income 4,611 4,866 Total non-interest expenses 30,738 30,157 Income before provision for income taxes 11,003 15,748 Provision for income taxes 1,516 2,783 Net income $ 9,487 $ 12,965 50 At or For the Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Selected Financial Ratios and Other Data: Performance ratios: Return on average assets (ratio of net income to average total assets) 0.68 % 1.01 % Return on average equity (ratio of net income to average equity) 7.36 % 8.79 % Yield on interest-earning assets 4.98 % 4.18 % Rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities 2.59 % 1.01 % Interest rate spread information: Average during period 2.39 % 3.17 % End of period 2.27 % 3.09 % Net interest margin (1) 2.78 % 3.36 % Operating expense to average total assets 2.20 % 2.35 % Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 117.81 % 122.34 % Efficiency ratio (2) 72.71 % 64.85 % Asset quality ratios: Non-performing assets to total assets (3) 0.56 % 0.69 % Non-performing loans and leases to total gross loans and leases (4) 0.72 % 0.94 % Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases to non-performing loans and leases (4) 195.80 % 135.28 % Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases to total gross loans and leases 1.42 % 1.27 % Net charge-offs to average outstanding loans and leases during the period 0.06 % 0.03 % Capital ratios: Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) (5) 12.85 % 13.23 % Tier 1 leverage (core) capital (to adjusted tangible assets) (5) 10.64 % 11.20 % Tier 1 risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets) (5) 12.85 % 13.23 % Total risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets) (5) 14.10 % 14.31 % Equity to total assets at end of period 9.23 % 10.01 % Average equity to average assets 9.20 % 11.51 % Per share data: Basic earnings per share $ 0.91 $ 1.20 Diluted earnings per share 0.91 1.17 Cash dividends paid 0.56 0.40 Book value at year end 12.03 11.28 Tangible book value at year end (6) 12.03 11.28 Other data: Number of full-service offices 12 12 Full-time equivalent employees 176 181 _____________________ (1) Net interest income divided by average interest earning assets.
Richmond Mutual Bancorporation is a separate legal entity from First Bank Richmond and must provide for its own liquidity. In addition to its own operating expenses, Richmond Mutual Bancorporation is responsible for paying for any stock repurchases, dividends declared to its stockholders and other general corporate expenses.
In addition to its own operating expenses, Richmond Mutual Bancorporation is responsible for paying for any stock repurchases, dividends declared to its stockholders and other general corporate expenses.
The Company evaluated its exposure to potential loan and lease losses as of December 31, 2022, which evaluation included consideration of a potential recession due to inflation, rising interest rates, stock market volatility, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Credit metrics are being reviewed and stress testing is being performed on the loan portfolio on an ongoing basis.
The Company evaluated its exposure to potential loan and lease losses as of December 31, 2023, which evaluation included consideration of persistent inflation, higher interest rates, a weakened economic growth and unemployment outlook, stock market volatility, and increased geopolitical risk. Credit metrics are being reviewed and stress testing is being performed on the loan portfolio on an ongoing basis.
We paid regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.10 per common share during 2022, and regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.07 per share and a special dividend of $0.50 per share during 2021. This equates to a dividend payout ratio of 34.0% in 2022 and 83.8% in 2021.
We paid regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.14 per common share during 2023, compared to $0.10 per share during 2022. This equates to a dividend payout ratio of 62.4% in 2023 and 34.0% in 2022.
The determination of the allowance is inherently subjective, as it requires significant estimates, including the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows on impaired loans, estimated losses on other classified loans and pools of homogeneous loans, and consideration of past loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions and other factors, all of which may be susceptible to significant change.
The determination of the allowance is inherently subjective, as it requires significant estimates, including the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows on similarly-risked loans in their respective segments, the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows on collateral-dependent loans, movement through risk-ratings, economic forecasts, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions and other factors, all of which may be susceptible to significant change.
The provision for loan and lease losses in 2022 was $600,000, an $830,000, or 58.0%, decrease compared to $1.4 million in 2021. The provision for loan and lease losses reflects the amount required to maintain the allowance for loan and leases losses at an appropriate level based upon management’s evaluation of the adequacy of collective and individual loss reserves.
The provision for credit losses in 2023 was $532,000, a $68,000, or 11.3%, decrease compared to $600,000 in 2022. The provision for credit losses reflects the amount required to maintain the allowance for credit losses at an appropriate level based upon management’s evaluation of the adequacy of collective and individual loss reserves.
The average balance of interest-bearing checking accounts increased $10.3 million, or 6.6%, to $165.2 million in 2022 from $154.9 million in 2021, while the average rate paid on interest-bearing checking accounts increased nine basis points to 0.32% in 2022 from 0.23% in 2021, resulting in a $172,000 increase in interest expense.
The average balance of interest-bearing checking accounts decreased $17.2 million, or 10.4%, to $148.0 million in 2023 from $165.2 million in 2022, while the average rate paid on interest-bearing checking accounts increased 39 basis points to 0.71% in 2023 from 0.32% in 2022, resulting in a $520,000 increase in interest expense.
Interest expense on borrowings, consisting solely of FHLB advances, increased $345,000, or 12.6%, due to an 18 basis point increase on the average rate paid to 1.72% in 2022 from 1.54% in 2021, and a $1.4 million, or 0.8%, increase in the average balance of borrowings to $180.0 million in 2022 from $178.5 million in 2021. Net Interest Income .
Interest expense on borrowings, consisting solely of FHLB advances, increased $3.8 million, or 124.4%, due to a 146 basis point increase on the average rate paid to 3.18% in 2023 from 1.72% in 2022, and a $38.1 million, or 21.1%, increase in the average balance of borrowings to $218.0 million in 2023 from $180.0 million in 2022.
Shareholders' equity totaled $133.0 million at December 31, 2022 and $180.5 million at December 31, 2021. In addition to net income of $13.0 million, other sources of capital during 2022 included $799,000 related to the allocation of ESOP shares during the year and $1.5 million related to stock-based compensation.
Shareholders' equity totaled $134.9 million at December 31, 2023 and $132.4 million at December 31, 2022. In addition to net income of $9.5 million, other sources of capital during 2023 included $612,000 related to the allocation of ESOP shares during the year, $1.6 million related to stock-based compensation and a decrease in AOCL of $6.7 million.
Potentially higher risk segments of the portfolio, such as hotels and restaurants, continue to be closely monitored. Investment Securities. Investment securities decreased $75.0 million, or 20.5%, to $291.6 million at December 31, 2022, from $366.6 million at December 31, 2021.
Potentially higher risk segments of the portfolio, such as hotels and restaurants, are being closely monitored. Investment Securities. Investment securities decreased $3.9 million, or 1.3%, to $287.6 million at December 31, 2023, from $291.6 million at December 31, 2022.
The decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in net gains on loan and lease sales of $1.8 million, or 73.9%, to $639,000 in 2022 from $2.5 million in 2021, as mortgage banking activity declined due to lower refinancing activity, a lower supply of houses for sale in the Bank’s market area, and increases in residential mortgage rates.
Net gains on loan and lease sales decreased $121,000, or 19.0%, to $518,000 in 2023 from $639,000 in 2022, as mortgage banking activity declined due to lower refinancing activity, a lower supply of houses for sale in the Bank's 54 market area, and increases in residential mortgage rates.
At December 31, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Selected Financial Condition Data: Total assets $ 1,328,620 $ 1,267,640 Loans and leases, net (1) 961,691 832,846 Securities available for sale, at fair value 284,900 357,538 Investment securities, at amortized cost 6,672 9,041 FHLB stock 9,947 9,992 Deposits 1,005,261 900,175 FHLB advances 180,000 180,000 Stockholders’ equity 132,978 180,481 _____________________ (1) Net of allowances for loan and lease losses, loans in process and deferred loan fees.
At December 31, 2023 2022 (In thousands) Selected Financial Condition Data: Total assets $ 1,461,024 $ 1,328,026 Loans and leases, net (1) 1,090,073 961,691 Securities available for sale, at fair value 282,688 284,900 Investment securities, at amortized cost 4,950 6,672 FHLB stock 12,647 9,947 Deposits 1,041,140 1,005,261 FHLB advances 271,000 180,000 Stockholders’ equity 134,860 132,385 _____________________ (1) Net of allowances for credit losses, loans in process and deferred loan fees.
The average balance of savings and money market accounts increased $37.3 million, or 15.1%, to $284.7 million in 2022 compared to $247.4 million in 2021, while the rate paid on these accounts increased 25 basis points to 0.76% in 2022 from 0.51% in 2021, resulting in a $897,000 increase in interest expense.
The average rate paid on savings and money market accounts increased 106 basis points to 1.82% from 0.76% in 2022, while the average balance of those accounts decreased $10.2 million, or 3.6%, to $274.5 million in 2023 compared to $284.7 million in 2022, resulting a $2.8 million increase in interest expense.
We also experienced a $17.5 million, or 16.3%, increase in multi-family loans, a $15.8 million, or 11.2%, increase in residential real estate loans (including home equity lines of credit), a $6.7 million, or 5.3%, increase in direct financing leases, and a $5.1 million, or 32.3%, increase in consumer loans.
We also experienced a $13.8 million, or 11.1%, increase in multi-family loans, a $15.9 million, or 10.1%, increase in residential real estate loans (including home equity lines of credit), a $17.9 million, or 12.8%, increase in construction and development loans, a $15.0 million, or 14.9% increase in commercial and industrial loans, and a $2.2 million, or 10.5%, increase in consumer loans.
Interest earned on investment securities, including FHLB stock, increased $1.8 million, or 34.3%, due to a 58 basis point increase in the average yield, partially offset by a $5.5 million decrease in the average balance of the portfolio.
Interest earned on investment securities, excluding FHLB stock, increased $491,000, or 7.3%, due to a 42 basis point increase in the average yield, partially offset by a $33.3 million decrease in the average balance of the portfolio. Dividends on FHLB stock increased $452,000, or 113.3%, during 2023 compared to the prior year.
Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 Average Balance Outstanding Interest Earned/ Paid Yield/ Rate Average Balance Outstanding Interest Earned/ Paid Yield/ Rate (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans and leases receivable $ 897,918 $ 44,594 4.97 % $ 786,686 $ 40,579 5.16 % Securities 318,917 6,712 2.10 % 324,372 5,022 1.55 % FHLB stock 9,856 399 4.05 % 9,281 273 2.94 % Cash and cash equivalents and other 13,739 153 1.11 % 23,750 52 0.22 % Total interest-earning assets 1,240,430 51,858 4.18 % 1,144,089 45,926 4.01 % Non-earning assets 40,659 38,840 Total assets 1,281,089 1,182,929 Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings and money market accounts 284,725 2,153 0.76 % 247,431 1,256 0.51 % Interest-bearing checking accounts 165,213 534 0.32 % 154,938 362 0.23 % Certificate accounts 384,038 4,441 1.16 % 287,051 3,318 1.16 % Borrowings 179,966 3,091 1.72 % 178,540 2,746 1.54 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,013,942 10,219 1.01 % 867,960 7,682 0.89 % Noninterest-bearing demand deposits 111,990 108,374 Other liabilities 7,686 22,458 Stockholders' equity 147,471 184,137 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 1,281,089 1,182,929 Net interest income $ 41,639 $ 38,244 Net earning assets $ 226,488 $ 276,129 Net interest rate spread (1) 3.17 % 3.12 % Net interest margin (2) 3.36 % 3.34 % Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 122.34 % 131.81 % _____________________ (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.
Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Average Balance Outstanding Interest Earned/ Paid Yield/ Rate Average Balance Outstanding Interest Earned/ Paid Yield/ Rate (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans and leases receivable $ 1,044,471 $ 58,794 5.63 % $ 897,918 $ 44,594 4.97 % Securities 285,600 7,203 2.52 % 318,917 6,712 2.10 % FHLB stock 10,750 851 7.92 % 9,856 399 4.05 % Cash and cash equivalents and other 13,728 562 4.09 % 13,739 153 1.11 % Total interest-earning assets 1,354,549 67,410 4.98 % 1,240,430 51,858 4.18 % Non-earning assets 45,212 40,659 Total assets 1,399,761 1,281,089 Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings and money market accounts 274,497 4,989 1.82 % 284,725 2,153 0.76 % Interest-bearing checking accounts 147,964 1,054 0.71 % 165,213 534 0.32 % Certificate accounts 509,316 16,767 3.29 % 384,038 4,441 1.16 % Borrowings 218,025 6,938 3.18 % 179,966 3,091 1.72 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,149,802 29,748 2.59 % 1,013,942 10,219 1.01 % Noninterest-bearing demand deposits 107,192 111,990 Other liabilities 13,924 7,686 Stockholders' equity 128,843 147,471 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 1,399,761 1,281,089 Net interest income $ 37,662 $ 41,639 Net earning assets $ 204,747 $ 226,488 Net interest rate spread (1) 2.39 % 3.17 % Net interest margin (2) 2.78 % 3.36 % Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 117.81 % 122.34 % _____________________ (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.
Average Balances, Interest and Average Yields/Cost The following tables set forth for the periods indicated, information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities as well as the total dollar amounts of interest income from average interest-earning assets and interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, resultant yields, interest rate spread, net interest margin (otherwise known as net yield on interest-earning assets), and the ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities.
The decline in the effective tax rate primarily was due to the use of a pooled captive insurance company, which was formed during 2022, that allows the Company to assume more control over insurance risks, as well as tax deductions related to the employee stock ownership plan. 55 Average Balances, Interest and Average Yields/Cost The following tables set forth for the periods indicated, information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities as well as the total dollar amounts of interest income from average interest-earning assets and interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, resultant yields, interest rate spread, net interest margin (otherwise known as net yield on interest-earning assets), and the ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities.
Debt securities are classified as held to maturity and carried at amortized cost when management has the positive intent and we have the ability to hold the securities to maturity.
Management determines the appropriate classification at the time of purchase. The classification of securities is significant since it directly impacts the accounting for unrealized gains and losses on securities. Debt securities are classified as held to maturity and carried at amortized cost when management has the positive intent and we have the ability to hold the securities to maturity.
These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $7.9 million, or 6.9%, in noninterest-bearing demand deposits, a $6.9 million, or 4.2%, decrease in interest-bearing demand deposits, and a $42.9 million, or 17.5%, decrease in non-brokered time deposits.
These increases were partially offset by a decrease of $23.9 million, or 8.5%, in savings and money market accounts, and a $5.6 million, or 3.6%, decrease in interest-bearing demand deposits.
Net income totaled $13.0 million for 2022 compared to $11.1 million in 2021, an increase of $1.8 million or 16.3%.
Net income totaled $9.5 million for 2023 compared to $13.0 million in 2022, a decrease of $3.5 million or 26.8%.
Net charge-offs in 2022 were $295,000 compared to net recoveries of $92,000 in 2021. The allowance as a percentage of the total loan and lease portfolio was 1.27% at year-end 2022, compared to 1.43% at year-end 2021.
The allowance for credit losses on loans and leases as a percentage of the total loan and lease portfolio was 1.42% at year-end 2023, compared to 1.27% at year-end 2022. Net charge-offs in 2023 equaled 0.06% of total average loans and leases outstanding compared to net charge-offs of 0.03% of total average loans and leases outstanding in 2022.
The increase in net income was due to a $5.9 million, or 12.9%, increase in interest income, an $830,000, or 58.0%, reduction in the provision for loan losses, partially offset by a $2.5 million, or 33.0%, increase in interest expense, a $549,000, or 10.1%, decrease in non-interest income, and a $1.5 million, or 5.3%, increase in non-interest expense.
The decrease in net income was due to a $19.5 million, or 191.1%, increase in interest expense, a $256,000, or 5.3%, decrease in non-interest income and a $583,000, or 1.9%, increase in non-interest expense, partially offset by a $15.6 million, or 30.0%, increase in interest income and a $1.3 million, or 45.5%, decrease in income tax expense. Interest Income .
At December 31, 2022 2021 Amount Percent Amount Percent (Dollars in thousands) Real estate loans: Residential mortgage (1) $ 146,129 14.99 % $ 134,155 15.86 % Home equity lines of credit 11,010 1.13 7,146 0.84 Multi-family 124,914 12.81 107,421 12.70 Commercial mortgage 298,087 30.57 261,202 30.88 Construction and development 139,923 14.35 93,678 11.07 Total real estate loans 720,063 73.85 603,602 71.35 Consumer loans 21,048 2.16 15,905 1.88 Commercial business loans and leases: Commercial and industrial 100,420 10.30 99,682 11.78 Leases 133,469 13.69 126,762 14.98 Total commercial business loans and leases 233,889 23.99 226,444 26.77 Total loans and leases 975,000 100.00 % 845,951 100.00 % Less: Deferred fees and discounts 896 997 Allowance for loan and lease losses 12,413 12,108 Total loans and leases, net $ 961,691 $ 832,846 _____________________ (1) Includes $4.7 million and $3.2 million of loans secured by second mortgages on residential properties at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
At December 31, 2023 2022 Amount Percent Amount Percent (Dollars in thousands) Real estate loans: Residential mortgage (1) $ 162,123 14.65 % $ 146,129 14.99 % Home equity lines of credit 10,904 0.99 11,010 1.13 Multi-family 138,757 12.54 124,914 12.81 Commercial mortgage 341,633 30.87 298,087 30.57 Construction and development 157,805 14.26 139,923 14.35 Total real estate loans 811,222 73.31 720,063 73.85 Consumer loans 23,264 2.10 21,048 2.16 Commercial business loans and leases: Commercial and industrial 115,428 10.43 100,420 10.30 Leases 156,598 14.15 133,469 13.69 Total commercial business loans and leases 272,026 24.58 233,889 23.99 Total loans and leases 1,106,512 100.00 % 975,000 100.00 % Less: Deferred fees and discounts 776 896 Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases 15,663 12,413 Total loans and leases, net $ 1,090,073 $ 961,691 _____________________ (1) Includes $6.4 million and $4.7 million of loans secured by second mortgages on residential properties at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. 52 Nonperforming loans and leases, consisting of nonaccrual loans and leases and accruing loan and leases more than 90 days past due, totaled $8.0 million, or 0.72% of total loans and leases at December 31, 2023, compared to $9.2 million, or 0.94% of total loans and leases at December 31, 2022.
The increase in loans was primarily funded by a $105.1 million, or 11.7%, increase in deposits. Loans and Leases. Our loan and lease portfolio, net of allowance for loan and lease losses, increased $128.8 million, or 15.5%, to $961.7 million at December 31, 2022 from $832.8 million at December 31, 2021.
Our loan and lease portfolio, net of allowance for credit losses on loans and leases, increased $128.4 million, or 13.3%, to $1.1 billion at December 31, 2023 from $961.7 million at December 31, 2022.
If we do not intend to sell the security and it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current period loss, the OTTI will be separated into the amount representing the credit loss and the amount related to all other factors.
If we do not intend to sell the security and it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the present values of expected cash flows to be collected from the security will be compared against the amortized cost basis of the security.
The majority of the growth occurred in construction and development loans which increased $46.2 million, or 49.4%, to $139.9 million, and in commercial real estate loans which increased $36.9 million, or 14.1%, to $298.1 million at December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year.
The majority of the growth occurred in commercial real estate loans which increased $43.5 million, or 14.6%, to $341.6 million, and in direct financing leases which increased $23.1 million, or 17.3%, to $156.6 million at December 31, 2023 compared to the prior year.
Income Tax Expense . Income tax expense increased $348,000 in 2022 compared to 2021. This increase in income tax expense was primarily due to pretax income increasing $2.2 million, or 16.0%, partially offset by a lower effective tax rate in 2022. The effective tax rate for the year ended 2022 was 17.7% compared to 17.9% in 2021.
Income tax expense decreased $1.3 million in 2023 compared to 2022. This decrease in income tax expense was primarily due to pretax income decreasing $4.7 million, or 30.1%, and a lower effective tax rate in 2023. The effective tax rate for the year ended 2023 was 13.8% compared to 17.7% in 2022.
This increase was driven by a $128.8 million, or 15.5%, increase in the loan and lease portfolio, net of allowance for loan and lease losses, partially offset by a $75.0 million, or 20.5% decrease in investment securities, and a $7.1 million, or 30.9% decrease in cash and cash equivalents.
Total assets increased $133.0 million, or 10.0%, to $1.5 billion at December 31, 2023 from December 31, 2022. The increase was driven by a $128.4 million, or 13.3%, increase in the loan and lease portfolio, net of allowance for credit losses on loans and leases, partially offset by a $3.9 million, or 1.3% decrease in investment securities.
Total deposits increased $105.1 million, or 11.7%, to $1.0 billion at December 31, 2022 from $900.2 million at December 31, 2021. This increase in deposits was primarily due to an increase in brokered deposits of $136.1 million, or 111.8%, as well as an increase in savings and money market accounts of $26.7 million, or 10.5%.
Total deposits increased $35.9 million, or 3.6%, to $1.0 billion at December 31, 2023 compared to December 31, 2022. This increase was primarily due to an increase in non-brokered time deposits of $46.4 million, or 22.9%, as well as an increase in brokered time deposits of $10.9 million, or 4.2%.
Net interest income before provision for loan and lease losses increased $3.4 million, or 8.9%, to $41.6 million in 2022 compared to $38.2 million in 2021, primarily due to a five basis point increase in the average interest rate spread, partially offset by the growth in average interest-bearing liabilities exceeding the growth in average interest-bearing assets.
Net Interest Income . Net interest income before provision for credit losses decreased $4.0 million, or 9.5%, to $37.7 million in 2023 compared to $41.6 million in 2022, primarily due to a 78 basis point decrease in the average interest rate spread.
We have an established process to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan and lease losses.
Determining the appropriateness of the allowance for credit losses is complex and requires judgement by management on future factors that are unknown. We have an established process to determine the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses.
Securities . Under Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Codification Topic 320 (ASC 320), Investments-Debt, investment securities must be classified as held to maturity, available for sale or trading. Management determines the appropriate classification at the time of purchase. The classification of securities is significant since it directly impacts the accounting for unrealized gains and losses on securities.
A provision for credit losses for unfunded commitments is charged to operations periodically upon evaluation of the necessary balance in the allowance. Available for Sale Securities . Under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Codification Topic 320 (ASC320), Investments-Debt, investment securities must be classified as held to maturity, available for sale or trading.
The decrease in stockholders’ equity from December 31, 2021 primarily was the result of a reduction in accumulated comprehensive income of $48.5 million due to a greater mark-to-market adjustment to the investment portfolio as a result of higher interest rates, the payment of $4.4 million in dividends to Company stockholders, and the repurchase of $9.9 million of Company common stock, partially offset by net income of $13.0 million.
The increase in stockholders’ equity primarily was the result of net income of $9.5 million and a decrease in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (“AOCL”) of $6.7 million, partially offset by the payment of $5.9 million in dividends to Company stockholders, the repurchase of $6.3 million of Company common stock, and the one-time adjustment to retained earnings of $3.8 million for the adoption of CECL during the first quarter.
At December 31, 2022, brokered deposits equaled 25.7% of total deposits compared to $121.8 million, or 13.5% of total deposits at December 31, 2021. At December 31, 2022, noninterest-bearing deposits totaled $106.4 million, or 10.6% of total deposits, compared to $114.3 million, or 12.7%, of total deposits at December 31, 2021. Borrowings.
At December 31, 2023, noninterest-bearing deposits totaled $114.4 million, or 11.0% of total deposits, compared to $106.4 million, or 10.6%, of total deposits at December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2023, approximately $216.0 million of our deposit portfolio, or 20.7% of total deposits, excluding collateralized public deposits, was uninsured.
First Bank Richmond’s tangible common equity ratio and its risk-based capital ratios exceeded “well-capitalized” levels as defined by all regulatory standards as of December 31, 2022. Comparison of Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 General .
The AOCL impact to equity, after tax effecting the unrealized loss, was $43.0 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $49.8 million at December 31, 2022. First Bank Richmond was considered “well-capitalized” as defined by all regulatory standards as of December 31, 2023. 53 Comparison of Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 General .
Average balances of certificates of deposit increased $97.0 million, or 33.8% in 2022 from $287.1 million in 2021, while the rate paid on certificates of deposit remained the same in 2022 as 2021, resulting in a $1.1 million increase in interest expense.
The average rate paid on certificate of deposit accounts increased 213 basis points to 3.29% from 1.16% in 2022, while the average balance of certificate of deposit accounts increased $125.3 million, or 32.6%, to $509.3 million in 2023 compared to $384.0 million in 2022, resulting a $12.3 million increase in interest expense.
Service charges on deposit accounts increased $168,000, or 19.1%, to $1.0 million during 2022 compared to $882,000 during 2021 as a result of higher overdraft fees and ATM fees.
Service charges on deposit accounts increased $65,000, or 6.2%, to $1.1 million during 2023 compared to $1.0 million during 2022 as a result of increased demand deposit account service fees and non-sufficient funds fees. In addition, card fee income increased $49,000, or 4.1%, due to increased debit card usage. Non-interest Expenses .
At December 31, 2022, the allowance for loan and lease losses totaled 1.27% of total loans and leases outstanding compared to 1.43% at December 31, 2021. Net charge-offs during the year ended 2022 were $295,000, or 0.03% of average loans and leases outstanding, compared to net recoveries of $92,000, or 0.01% of average loans and leases outstanding, during 2021.
The allowance for credit losses on loans and leases totaled $15.7 million, or 1.42% of total loans and leases outstanding at December 31, 2023. At December 31, 2022, prior to the adoption of CECL, the allowance for loan and lease losses totaled $12.4 million, or 1.27% of total loans and leases outstanding.
Years Ended December 31, 2022 vs. 2021 Increase/ (decrease) due to Total increase/ (decrease) Volume Rate (In thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans and leases receivable $ 5,713 $ (1,698) $ 4,015 Securities (86) 1,776 1,690 FHLB stock 17 109 126 Cash and cash equivalents and other (22) 123 101 Total interest-earning assets $ 5,622 $ 310 $ 5,932 Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings and money market accounts $ 189 $ 708 $ 897 Interest-bearing checking accounts 24 148 172 Certificate accounts 1,123 — 1,123 Borrowings 22 323 345 Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 1,358 $ 1,179 $ 2,537 Change in net interest income $ 3,395 Capital and Liquidity Capital.
Years Ended December 31, 2023 vs. 2022 Increase/ (decrease) due to Total increase/ (decrease) Volume Rate (In thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans and leases receivable $ 7,295 $ 6,905 $ 14,200 Securities (687) 1,178 491 FHLB stock 36 416 452 Cash and cash equivalents and other — 409 409 Total interest-earning assets $ 6,644 $ 8,908 $ 15,552 Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings and money market accounts $ (78) $ 2,914 $ 2,836 Interest-bearing checking accounts (55) 575 520 Certificate accounts 1,456 10,870 12,326 Borrowings 656 3,191 3,847 Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 1,979 $ 17,550 $ 19,529 Change in net interest income $ (3,977) Capital and Liquidity Capital.
See Part II, Item 5 - Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities. Liquidity. Liquidity measures the ability to meet current and future cash flow needs as they become due.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had approximately 868,036 shares available for repurchase under its existing stock repurchase program. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to purchase any particular number of shares. See Part II, Item 5 - "Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities." Liquidity.
Interest Income . Total interest income for 2022 increased $5.9 million or 12.9% over 2021.
Non-interest Income . Total non-interest income decreased $256,000, or 5.3%, to $4.6 million for 2023 compared to $4.9 million for 2022.
The increase primarily was a result of a $111.2 million increase in the average balance of loans and leases outstanding year-over-year, partially offset by a 19 basis point decrease in average yield on loans and leases, resulting in a $4.0 million increase in interest income on loans and leases.
Total interest income for 2023 increased $15.6 million or 30.0% over 2022. The increase primarily was a result of an 80 basis point increase in the average yield on interest earning assets, alongside $114.1 million increase in the average balance of interest earning assets.
Our net interest margin in 2022 was 3.36%, an increase of two basis points compared to 2021. During the year, the recognition of deferred fees related to PPP loan forgiveness had a positive impact on the net interest margin.
Our net interest margin in 2023 was 2.78%, a decrease of 58 basis points compared to 2022 as a result of a decline in net interest income coupled with an increase in average-interest earning assets during the year.