Biggest changePenalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are classified as income tax expense. 33 Table of Contents Selected Financial Data The following selected consolidated financial data sets forth certain financial highlights of the Company and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. At December 31, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Selected Financial Condition Data: Total assets $ 417,346 $ 364,826 Cash and cash equivalents 8,927 21,915 Interest bearing deposits in banks 2,055 14,955 Securities available for sale 107,153 56,800 Securities held to maturity 27,827 33,682 Loans receivable, net 251,338 220,267 Premises and equipment, net 6,299 6,215 Foreclosed assets — 209 Restricted investments carried at cost 2,805 2,037 Bank owned life insurance 6,125 6,020 Core deposit intangible 397 529 Total deposits 296,077 274,933 Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank 62,494 27,571 Total shareholders' equity 55,870 60,132 For the Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Selected Operating Data: Interest income $ 12,566 10,534 Interest expense 2,283 2,116 Net interest income 10,283 8,418 Provision for loan and lease losses 208 50 Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses 10,075 8,368 Noninterest income 1,868 1,717 Noninterest expense 9,766 9,474 Income before income taxes 2,177 611 Income tax expense 423 93 Net income $ 1,754 $ 518 34 Table of Contents At or For the Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 Performance Ratios: Return on average assets 0.47 % 0.15 % Return on average equity 4.01 % 1.39 % Interest rate spread (1) 2.70 % 2.49 % Net interest margin (2) 2.89 % 2.66 % Noninterest expense to average assets 2.59 % 2.80 % Efficiency ratio (3) 80.37 % 93.48 % Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 130.59 % 124.96 % Capital Ratios: Average equity to average assets 11.61 % 11.05 % Total capital to risk-weighted assets 28.93 % 27.59 % Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 27.92 % 26.68 % Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 27.92 % 26.68 % Tier 1 capital to average assets 12.31 % 12.89 % Asset Quality Ratios: Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total loans 0.69 % 0.72 % Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of non-performing loans 148.60 % 100.13 % Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of non-accrual loans 148.60 % 100.13 % Non-accrual loans as a percentage of total loans 0.47 % 0.72 % Net (charge-offs) recoveries to average outstanding loans during the year 0.01 % (0.01) % Non-performing loans as a percentage of total loans 0.47 % 0.72 % Non-performing loans as a percentage of total assets 0.28 % 0.44 % Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets 0.28 % 0.49 % Other Data: Number of offices 6 6 Number of full-time employees 61 60 Number of part-time employees 5 2 (1) Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
Biggest changeSelected Financial Data The following selected consolidated financial data sets forth certain financial highlights of the Company and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. At December 31, 2023 2022 (In thousands) Selected Financial Condition Data: Total assets $ 452,044 $ 417,346 Cash and cash equivalents 13,060 8,927 Interest bearing deposits in banks 12,298 2,055 Securities available for sale 93,327 107,153 Securities held to maturity 26,020 27,827 Loans and leases receivable, net 279,932 251,338 Premises and equipment, net 11,609 6,299 Bank owned life insurance 6,238 6,125 Foreclosed assets 162 — Restricted investments carried at cost 3,909 2,805 Core deposit intangible 265 397 Total deposits 317,241 296,077 Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank 76,896 62,494 Total shareholders' equity 53,689 55,870 36 Table of Contents For the Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 (In thousands) Selected Operating Data: Interest income $ 18,978 12,566 Interest expense 7,914 2,283 Net interest income 11,064 10,283 Provision for credit losses 356 208 Net interest income after provision for credit losses 10,708 10,075 Noninterest income 352 1,868 Noninterest expense 11,997 9,766 (Loss) income before income taxes (937) 2,177 Income tax (benefit) expense (204) 423 Net (loss) income $ (733) $ 1,754 At or For the Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Performance Ratios: Return on average assets (0.17) % 0.47 % Return on average equity (1.75) % 4.01 % Interest rate spread (1) 2.27 % 2.70 % Net interest margin (2) 2.73 % 2.89 % Noninterest expense to average assets 2.79 % 2.59 % Efficiency ratio (3) 105.09 % 80.37 % Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 123.43 % 130.59 % Capital Ratios: Average equity to average assets 9.77 % 11.61 % Total capital to risk-weighted assets (4) 16.73 % 20.09 % Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (4) 15.65 % 19.39 % Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (4) 15.65 % 19.39 % Tier 1 capital to average assets 10.76 % 12.31 % Asset Quality Ratios: Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans 1.09 % 0.69 % Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans 267.59 % 148.60 % Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of nonaccrual loans 340.59 % 148.60 % Nonaccrual loans as a percentage of total loans 0.32 % 0.47 % Net (charge-offs) recoveries to average outstanding loans during the year (0.02) % (0.01) % Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans 0.41 % 0.47 % Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total assets 0.26 % 0.28 % Total nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets 0.30 % 0.28 % Other Data: Number of offices 6 6 Number of full-time employees 62 61 Number of part-time employees 5 5 (1) Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
Such obligations include data processing services, operating leases for premises and equipment, agreements with respect to borrowed funds and deposit liabilities. Recent Accounting Pronouncements For a discussion of the impact of recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 23 of the notes to our consolidated financial statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report.
Such obligations include data processing services, operating leases for premises and equipment, agreements with respect to borrowed funds and deposit liabilities. Recent Accounting Pronouncements For a discussion of the impact of recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 1 of the notes to our consolidated financial statements beginning on page F-1 of this annual report.
We expect that this will continue to be the focus of our business for the foreseeable future. As part of our customer focus, we generally do not sell the loans we originate but retain them in our portfolio. When customers have questions regarding their loans, they are able to deal directly with us rather than another institution.
We expect that this will continue to be a primary focus of our business for the foreseeable future. As part of our customer focus, we generally do not sell the loans we originate but retain them in our portfolio. When customers have questions regarding their loans, they are able to deal directly with us rather than another institution.
There can be no assurance that future events, such as court decisions or positions of federal and state taxing authorities, will not differ from management’s current assessment, the impact of which could be significant to the results of operations and reported earnings. Texas Community Bancshares files consolidated federal income tax returns with Mineola Community Bank.
There can be no assurance that future events, such as court decisions or positions of federal and state taxing authorities, will not differ from management’s current assessment, the impact of which could be significant to the results of operations and reported earnings. Texas Community Bancshares files consolidated federal income tax returns with Broadstreet Bank.
Income Taxes. The assessment of income tax assets and liabilities involves the use of estimates, assumptions, interpretation, and judgment concerning certain accounting pronouncements and federal and state tax codes.
The assessment of income tax assets and liabilities involves the use of estimates, assumptions, interpretation, and judgment concerning certain accounting pronouncements and federal and state tax codes.
For additional information, see the consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 included as part of the consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this annual report. We are committed to maintaining a strong liquidity position. We monitor our liquidity position on a daily basis.
For additional information, see the consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 included as part of the consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this annual report. We are committed to maintaining a strong liquidity position. We monitor our liquidity position on a daily basis.
(2) Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities. (3) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets. 39 Table of Contents Rate/Volume Analysis The following tables present the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the periods indicated.
(2) Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities. (3) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets. 41 Table of Contents Rate/Volume Analysis The following tables present the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the periods indicated.
The yield increase is reflective of an increase in market interest rate increases and the diversification of the securities portfolio to include higher yielding commercial mortgage-backed securities, subordinated bank debt and other bonds that are not tied to conventional residential mortgages.
The yield increase is reflective of market interest rate increases and the diversification of the securities portfolio to include higher yielding commercial mortgage-backed securities, subordinated bank debt and other bonds that are not tied to conventional residential mortgages.
Although we intend to continue our historical focus on the origination of residential mortgage loans, we intend to prudently increase our commercial real estate lending and construction and land lending so as to continue to diversify our loan portfolio.
Although we intend to continue our historical focus on the origination of residential mortgage loans, we intend to prudently increase our commercial real estate lending and construction and land lending so as to continue to diversify our loan portfolio and income sources.
Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices The consolidated financial statements and related data presented in this prospectus have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation.
Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices The consolidated financial statements and related data have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation.
Since our founding in 1934, we have operated as a community bank. Historically, our primary lending activity has been the origination of fixed-rate residential mortgage loans to individuals in our market area funded primarily by deposits gathered from 30 Table of Contents individuals and businesses in our market area.
Since our founding in 1934, we have operated as a community bank. Historically, our primary lending activity has been the origination of fixed-rate residential mortgage loans to individuals in our market area funded primarily by deposits gathered from individuals and businesses in our market area.
Mineola Community Bank is subject to comprehensive regulation and examination by the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank system. Our results of operations depend primarily on our net interest income.
Broadstreet Bank is subject to comprehensive regulation and examination by the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank system. Our results of operations depend primarily on our net interest income.
We intend to grow our assets organically on a managed basis, and the capital we raised in the offering will enable us to increase our lending and investment capacity. In addition to organic growth, we may also consider expansion opportunities in our market area or in contiguous markets that we believe would enhance both our franchise value and stockholder returns.
We intend to grow our assets organically on a managed basis, and the capital we raised in the offering has enabled us to increase our lending and investment capacity. In addition to organic growth, we may also consider expansion opportunities in our market area or in contiguous markets that we believe would enhance both our franchise value and stockholder returns.
At December 31, 2022 a community bank leverage ratio of at least 9.0% is required to be considered “well capitalized” under regulatory requirements.
At December 31, 2023 a community bank leverage ratio of at least 9.0% is required to be considered “well capitalized” under regulatory requirements.
As an “emerging growth company” we may delay adoption of new or revised accounting pronouncements applicable to public companies until such pronouncements are made applicable to private companies. We determined not to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period. The following represent our critical accounting policies: Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses .
As an “emerging growth company” we may delay adoption of new or revised accounting pronouncements applicable to public companies until such pronouncements are made applicable to private companies. We determined not to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period. The following represent our critical accounting policies: Allowance for Credit Losses .
Net interest income is the difference between the interest income we earn on our interest-earning assets and the interest we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities. Our results of operations also are affected by our provisions for loan and lease losses, non-interest income and non-interest expense.
Net interest income is the difference between the interest income we earn on our interest-earning assets and the interest we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities. Our results of operations also are affected by our provisions for credit losses, non-interest income and non-interest expense.
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 45 Table of Contents most liquid assets are cash and short-term investments including interest-bearing demand deposits.
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 short-term investments including interest-bearing demand deposits.
(2) EVE is the discounted present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts. (3) Present value of assets represents the discounted present value of incoming cash flows on interest-earning assets. (4) EVE Ratio represents EVE divided by the present value of assets.
(2) EVE is the discounted present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts. (3) Present value of assets represents the discounted present value of incoming cash flows on interest-earning assets.
The allowance for loan and lease losses is a reserve for estimated probable credit losses on individually evaluated loans determined to be impaired as well as estimated probable credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Actual credit losses, net of recoveries, are deducted from the allowance for loan and lease losses.
The allowance for credit losses on loans is a reserve for estimated current expected credit losses on individually evaluated loans determined to be impaired as well as estimated current expected credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Actual credit losses, net of recoveries, are deducted from the allowance for credit losses.
Management’s evaluation process used to determine the appropriateness of the allowance for loan and lease losses is subject to the use of estimates, assumptions, and judgment. The evaluation process involves gathering and interpreting many qualitative and quantitative factors which could affect probable credit losses.
Management’s evaluation process used to determine the appropriateness of the allowance for credit losses is subject to the use of estimates, assumptions, and judgment. The evaluation process involves gathering and interpreting many qualitative and quantitative factors which could affect current expected credit losses.
The methodology includes evaluation and consideration of several factors, such as, but not limited to, management’s ongoing review and grading of loans, facts and issues related to specific loans, historical loan loss and delinquency experience, trends in past due and non-accrual loans, existing risk characteristics of specific loans or loan pools, the fair value of underlying collateral, current economic conditions and other qualitative and 32 Table of Contents quantitative factors which could affect potential credit losses.
The methodology includes evaluation and consideration of several factors, such as, but not limited to, management’s ongoing review and grading of loans, facts and issues related to specific loans, historical loan loss and delinquency experience, trends in past due and nonaccrual loans, existing risk characteristics of specific loans or loan pools, the fair value of underlying collateral, current economic conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts, and other qualitative and quantitative factors which could affect potential credit losses.
Such commitments are subject to the same credit policies and approval process accorded to loans we make. At December 31, 2022, we had outstanding commitments to originate loans of $43.3 million. We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds available to meet our current lending commitments.
Such commitments are subject to the same credit policies and approval process accorded to loans we make. At December 31, 2023, we had outstanding commitments to originate loans of $37.4 million. We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds available to meet our current lending commitments.
At December 31, 2022, Mineola Community Bank’s community bank leverage ratio was 12.31%. 38 Table of Contents Average Balance Sheets The following tables set forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information at and for the periods indicated. No tax-equivalent yield adjustments have been made, as the effects would be immaterial.
At December 31, 2023, Broadstreet Bank’s community bank leverage ratio was 10.76%. 40 Table of Contents Average Balance Sheets The following tables set forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information at and for the periods indicated. No tax-equivalent yield adjustments have been made, as the effects would be immaterial.
At December 31, 2022, one- to four-family residential mortgage loans totaled $162.8 million, or 64.3% of total loans. This amount includes one- to four-family residential mortgage loans originated in the Dallas Metroplex. We have originated one- to four-family residential mortgage loans secured primarily by owner-occupied properties primarily located in the northern and eastern sections of the Dallas Metroplex.
At December 31, 2023, one-to-four family residential mortgage loans totaled $172.2 million, or 60.8% of total loans. This amount includes one- to four-family residential mortgage loans originated in the Dallas Metroplex. We have originated one-to-four family residential mortgage loans secured primarily by owner-occupied properties primarily located in the northern and eastern sections of the Dallas Metroplex.
Management believes the allowance for loan and lease losses was adequate at December 31, 2022. The allowance analysis is reviewed by the board of directors on a quarterly basis in compliance with regulatory requirements. In addition, various regulatory agencies periodically review the allowance for loan and lease losses.
Management believes the allowance for credit losses on loans was adequate at December 31, 2023. The allowance analysis is reviewed by the board of directors on a quarterly basis in compliance with regulatory requirements. In addition, various regulatory agencies periodically review the allowance for credit losses.
At December 31, 2022, the ESOP contra equity account was $2.3 million. At December 31, 2022, Mineola Community Bank opted to use the community bank leverage ratio framework (Tier 1 capital to average assets) for regulatory capital purposes.
At December 31, 2023, the unallocated ESOP contra equity account was $2.2 million. At December 31, 2023, Broadstreet Bank opted to use the community bank leverage ratio framework (Tier 1 capital to average assets) for regulatory capital purposes.
Time deposits that are scheduled to mature in less than one year from December 31, 2022 totaled $49.1 million. Management expects that a substantial portion of these time deposits will be retained.
Time deposits that are scheduled to mature in less than one year from December 31, 2023 totaled $81.8 million. Management expects that a substantial portion of these time deposits will be retained.
In addition, at December 31, 2022, we had a $10.0 million line of credit with Texas Independent Bankers Bank, a $5.0 million line of credit with First Horizon Bank, and an $8.5 million unsecured line of credit with Zions/Amegy Bank. At December 31, 2022, there was no outstanding balance with any of these facilities.
In addition, at December 31, 2023, we had a $10.0 million line of credit with Texas Independent Bankers Bank, and a $5.0 million line of credit with First Horizon Bank. At December 31, 2023, there was no outstanding balance with any of these facilities.
These opportunities may include acquiring other financial institutions and/or establishing loan production offices, establishing new, or de novo, branch offices and/or acquiring branch offices, and the capital we raised in the offering will help us fund any such opportunities that may arise. We have no current plans or intentions regarding any such expansion activities.
These opportunities may include acquiring other financial institutions and/or establishing loan production offices, establishing new, or de novo, branch offices and/or acquiring branch offices, and the capital we raised in the offering will help us fund any such opportunities that may arise.
We have implemented the following strategies to manage our interest rate risk: ● maintaining capital levels that exceed the thresholds for well-capitalized status under federal regulations; ● maintaining a high level of liquidity; ● growing our volume of core deposit accounts; ● managing our investment securities portfolio so as to reduce the average maturity and effective life of the portfolio; ● continuing to diversify our investment securities portfolio by continuing to add collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) and subordinated debt; ● managing our borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas by using amortizing advances to reduce the average maturities of the borrowings; ● managing our loan services by adding wholesale lending products to continue to offer these services while reducing interest rate risk in the loan portfolio; and ● continuing to diversify our loan portfolio by adding more commercial-related loans, which typically have shorter maturities and/or balloon payments. 43 Table of Contents By following these strategies, we believe that we are better positioned to react to increases and decreases in market interest rates.
We have implemented the following strategies to manage our interest rate risk: ● maintaining capital levels that exceed the thresholds for well-capitalized status under federal regulations; ● maintaining a high level of liquidity; ● growing our volume of core deposit accounts; ● managing our investment securities portfolio so as to reduce the average maturity and effective life of the portfolio; ● continuing to diversify our investment securities portfolio by continuing to add collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) and subordinated debt; ● managing our borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas; ● managing our loan services by adding wholesale lending products to continue to offer these services while reducing interest rate risk in the loan portfolio; ● continuing to diversify our loan portfolio by adding more commercial-related loans, which typically have shorter maturities, adjustable rates, and fee income; and ● Derivatives.
Our strategy for credit risk management continues to focus on having an experienced team of credit professionals, well-defined policies and procedures, appropriate loan underwriting criteria and active credit monitoring.
Our strategy for credit risk management continues to focus on having an experienced team of credit professionals, well-defined policies and procedures, appropriate loan underwriting criteria and active credit monitoring. ● Grow organically and through opportunistic acquisitions or branching.
All average balances are daily average balances. Non-accrual loans are included in the computation of average balances. Average yields for loans (excluding PPP loans) include loan fees of $399,000 and $579,000 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
All average balances are daily average balances. Nonaccrual loans are included in the computation of average balances. Average yields for loans (excluding PPP loans) include loan fees of $631,000 and $399,000 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
A provision for loan and lease losses, which is a charge against earnings, is recorded to bring the allowance for loan and lease losses to a level that, in management’s judgment, is adequate to absorb probable losses in the loan portfolio.
A provision for credit losses, which is a charge against earnings, is recorded to bring the allowance for credit losses to a level that, in management’s judgment, is adequate to absorb current expected losses in the loan portfolio.
We believe strong asset quality remains a key to our long-term financial success . Our total non-performing assets to total assets ratio was 0.28% and 0.49% at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
We believe strong asset quality remains a key to our long-term financial success . Our total nonperforming assets to total assets ratio was 0.30% and 0.28% at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The table above indicates that at December 31, 2022, in the event of an instantaneous parallel 200 basis point increase in interest rates, we would experience a 2.48% increase in net interest income, and in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in interest rates, we would experience a 7.85% decrease in net interest income.
The table above indicates that at December 31, 2023, in the event of an instantaneous parallel 200 basis point increase in interest rates, we would experience a 2.27% decrease in net interest income, and in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in interest rates, we would experience a 0.40% increase in net interest income.
At December 31, 2022, commercial real estate loans amounted to $33.7 million, or 13.3% of total loans, and construction and land loans amounted to $36.3 million, or 14.3% of total loans. Our commercial real estate loans and construction and land loans have higher credit risk than our residential mortgage loans. ● Continue to grow core deposits .
At December 31, 2023, commercial real estate loans amounted to $41.8 million, or 14.8% of total loans, and construction and land loans amounted to $37.5 million, or 13.3% of total loans. Our commercial real estate loans and construction and land loans have higher credit risk than our residential mortgage loans. ● Continue to grow core deposits .
Unrecognized tax benefits represent the differences between a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and the benefit recognized and measured in the consolidated financial statements.
Unrecognized tax benefits represent the differences between a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and the benefit recognized and measured in the consolidated financial statements. Penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are classified as income tax expense.
Because each of the criteria used is subject to change, the allocation of the allowance for loan and lease losses is made for analytical purposes and is not necessarily indicative of the trend of future loan losses in any particular loan category. The total allowance is available to absorb losses from any segment of the loan portfolio.
Because each of the criteria used is subject to change, the allowance for credit losses on loans is not necessarily indicative of the trend of future loan losses in any particular loan category. The total allowance is available to absorb losses from any segment of the loan portfolio.
Substantially all of our loans are fixed-rate loans. We also invest in securities, which have historically consisted primarily of mortgage-backed securities and obligations issued by U.S. government sponsored enterprises, state and municipal securities, and Federal Home Loan Bank stock. We offer a variety of deposit accounts, including checking accounts, savings accounts and certificate of deposit accounts.
We also invest in securities, which have 32 Table of Contents historically consisted primarily of mortgage-backed securities and obligations issued by U.S. government sponsored enterprises, state and municipal securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, corporate bonds, and Federal Home Loan Bank stock. We offer a variety of deposit accounts, including checking accounts, savings accounts and certificate of deposit accounts.
We currently utilize a third-party modeling program, prepared on a monthly basis, to evaluate our sensitivity to changing interest rates, given our business strategy, operating environment, capital, liquidity and performance objectives, and for managing this risk consistent with the guidelines approved by the board of directors.
We currently utilize a third-party modeling program, prepared on a quarterly basis, to evaluate our sensitivity to changing interest rates, given our business strategy, operating environment, capital, liquidity and performance objectives, and for managing this risk consistent with the guidelines approved by the board of directors. 45 Table of Contents We have sought to manage our interest rate risk in order to minimize the exposure of our earnings and capital to changes in interest rates.
Loans are charged off when management believes that the collectability of the principal is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance for loan and lease losses.
Loans are charged off when management believes that the uncollectability of the principal is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance for credit losses.
Core deposits totaled $206.7 million, or 69.8% of total deposits, as of December 31, 2022, compared to $159.4 million, or 58.0% of total deposits, as of December 31, 2021. ● Continue to manage credit risk to maintain a low level of non-performing assets. Historically, we have been able to maintain a high level of asset quality.
Core deposits totaled $198.5 million, or 62.6% of total deposits, as of December 31, 2023, compared to $206.7 million, or 69.8% of total deposits, as of December 31, 2022. ● Continue to manage credit risk to maintain a low level of nonperforming assets. Historically, we have been able to maintain a high level of asset quality.
This increase resulted primarily from an increase in yield of 72 basis points, or 66.6%, from 1.08% for the year ended December 31, 2021 to 1.81% for the year ended December 31, 2022 and an increase in average balance of $75,000, or 3.7%, from $2.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 to $2.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
This increase resulted primarily from an increase in yield of 333 basis points, or 184.4%, from 1.81% for the year ended December 31, 2022 to 5.14% for the year ended December 31, 2023 and an increase in average balance of $1.0 million, or 47.6%, from $2.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $3.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Total shareholders’ equity decreased $4.2 million, or 7.0%, to $55.9 million at December 31, 2022 from $60.1 million at December 31, 2021.
Total shareholders’ equity decreased $2.2 million, or 3.9%, to $53.7 million at December 31, 2023 from $55.9 million at December 31, 2022.
At December 31, 2022, we had outstanding advances of $62.5 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas. At December 31, 2022, we had unused borrowing capacity of $73.4 million with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas.
At December 31, 2023, we had outstanding advances of $76.9 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas. At December 31, 2023, we had unused borrowing capacity of $72.6 million with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas.
At December 31, 2022, Mineola Community Bank exceeded all of its regulatory capital requirements, and was categorized as well-capitalized at that date. Management is not aware of any conditions or events since the most recent notification of well-capitalized status that would change our category. See Note 19 of the notes to consolidated financial statements. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements Commitments.
Management is not aware of any conditions or events since the most recent notification of well-capitalized status that would change our category. See Note 19 of the notes to consolidated financial statements. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements Commitments.
Federal regulations generally limit our investment in bank owned life insurance to 25% of our Tier 1 capital plus our allowance for loan and lease losses. At December 31, 2022, our investment in bank owned life insurance was $6.1 million, which was within this investment limit.
Bank owned life insurance provides us with non-interest income that is nontaxable. Federal regulations generally limit our investment in bank owned life insurance to 25% of our Tier 1 capital plus our allowance for credit losses. At December 31, 2023, our investment in bank owned life insurance was $6.2 million, which was within this investment limit.
Total cash, cash equivalents and due from banks (which includes fed funds sold) decreased $13.0 million, or 59.4%, to $8.9 million (including $2.0 million in Fed Funds sold) at December 31, 2022 from $21.9 million (including $16.3 million in Fed Funds sold) at December 31, 2021.
Cash and Cash Equivalents. Total cash and cash equivalents (which includes fed funds sold) increased $4.1 million, or 46.1%, to $13.1 million (including $7.6 million in Fed Funds sold) at December 31, 2023 from $8.9 million (including $2.0 million in Fed Funds sold) at December 31, 2022.
Summary of Critical Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates The discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations are based on our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP.
During 2023, we opened a loan production office in Canton, Texas and opened a full-service branch in Tyler in February of 2024. Summary of Critical Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates The discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations are based on our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP.
Interest income on net loans and leases, excluding PPP loan interest, increased $505,000, or 5.3%, to $10.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $9.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 primarily due to an increase of $18.6 million, or 8.6%, increase in the average balance of the loan portfolio from $216.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 to $234.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, partially offset by a decrease of 14 basis points, or 3.1%, in the average yield on loans from 4.43% for the year ended December 31, 2021 to 4.29% for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Interest income on net loans and leases increased $2.7 million, or 26.7%, to $12.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $10.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily due to an increase of $33.4 million, or 14.2%, in the average balance of the loan portfolio from $234.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $268.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, and an increase of 50 basis points, or 11.6%, in the average yield on loans from 4.29% for the year ended December 31, 2022 to 4.79% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Total assets were $417.3 million as of December 31, 2022, an increase of $52.5 million, or 14.4%, when compared to total assets of $364.8 million as of December 31, 2021.
Total assets were $452.0 million as of December 31, 2023, an increase of 34.7 million, or 8.3%, when compared to total assets of $417.3 million as of December 31, 2022.
There was an increase of 81 basis points, or 744.0%, in average yield on fed funds from 0.11% for the year ended December 31, 2021 to 0.92% for the year ended December 31, 2022, which was offset by a $11.3 million, or 51.1%, decrease in average balance from $22.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 to $10.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. 41 Table of Contents Interest Expense.
There was also an increase of $88,000 in fed funds interest income for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily from an increase of 419 basis points, or 456.8%, in average yield on fed funds sold from 0.92% for the year ended December 31, 2022 to 5.11% for the year ended December 31, 2023, partially offset by a $7.1 million, or 65.7%, decrease in average fed funds sold from $10.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $3.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Deposits increased $21.1 million, or 7.7%, to $296.1 million at December 31, 2022 from $274.9 million at December 31, 2021. Core deposits (defined as all deposits other than certificates of deposit) increased $4.3 million, or 2.1%, to $206.7 million at December 31, 2022 from $202.4 million at December 31, 2021.
Core deposits (defined as all deposits other than certificates of deposit) decreased $8.2 million, or 4.0%, to $198.5 million at December 31, 2023 from $206.7 million at December 31, 2022. Retail certificates of deposit increased $29.3 million, or 37.9%, to $106.7 million at December 31, 2023 from $77.4 million at December 31, 2022.
Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank and Texas Independent Bank (TIB) stock increased $16,000, or 72.7%, from $22,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 to $38,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Dividends on restricted investments including stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank and Texas Independent Bank (TIB) increased $121,000, or 318.4%, from $38,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $159,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The influx of population into our market area has provided opportunities for residential mortgage lending, construction and land lending, and commercial real estate lending.
These offices are located in growth areas of our market area because of their closer proximity to Tyler and Dallas, respectively. The influx of population into our market area has provided opportunities for residential mortgage lending, construction and land lending, and commercial real estate lending.
Income tax expense increased by $330,000, or 354.8%, to $423,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $93,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 due primarily to the increase in taxable income. The effective tax rate was 19.43% and 15.22% for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense decreased by $627,000, or 148.2%, from a $423,000 expense for the year ended December 31, 2022 to a $204,000 tax benefit for the year ended December 31, 2023 due primarily to the decrease in taxable income. The effective tax rate was 21.77% and 19.43% for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
We have not recorded deferred loan fees, as we have determined them to be immaterial. For the Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 Average Average Outstanding Average Outstanding Average Balance Interest Yield/Rate Balance Interest Yield/Rate (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans (excluding PPP loans) $ 234,815 $ 10,074 4.29 % $ 216,207 $ 9,569 4.43 % Allowance for loan and lease losses (1,641) — — (1,576) — — PPP loans 7 — — % 545 6 1.10 % Securities 104,650 2,316 2.21 % 59,083 857 1.45 % Restricted stock 2,104 38 1.81 % 2,029 22 1.08 % Interest-bearing deposits in banks 4,475 39 0.87 % 18,677 56 0.30 % Federal funds sold 10,792 99 0.92 % 22,080 24 0.11 % Total interest-earning assets 355,202 12,566 3.54 % 317,045 10,534 3.32 % Noninterest-earning assets 21,628 21,357 Total assets $ 376,830 $ 338,402 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing demand deposits $ 74,519 264 0.35 % $ 69,116 234 0.34 % Regular savings and other deposits 78,866 277 0.35 % 70,338 263 0.37 % Money market deposits 13,715 107 0.78 % 9,758 36 0.37 % Certificates of deposit 71,598 848 1.18 % 75,080 957 1.27 % Total interest-bearing deposits 238,698 1,496 0.63 % 224,292 1,490 0.66 % Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank 32,822 777 2.37 % 29,061 615 2.12 % Other liabilities 488 10 2.05 % 371 11 2.96 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 272,008 2,283 0.84 % 253,724 2,116 0.83 % Noninterest-bearing demand deposits 57,280 43,454 Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 3,805 3,840 Total liabilities 333,093 301,018 Total shareholders' equity 43,737 37,384 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 376,830 $ 338,402 Net interest income $ 10,283 $ 8,418 Net interest rate spread (1) 2.70 % 2.49 % Net interest-earning assets (2) $ 83,194 $ 63,321 Net interest margin (3) 2.89 % 2.66 % Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities 130.59 % 124.96 % (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.
We have not recorded deferred loan fees, as we have determined them to be immaterial. For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Average Average Outstanding Average Outstanding Average Balance Interest Yield/Rate Balance Interest Yield/Rate (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans (excluding PPP loans) $ 268,179 $ 12,842 4.79 % $ 234,815 $ 10,074 4.29 % Allowance for credit losses (2,642) — — (1,641) — — PPP loans — — — % 7 — — % Securities 123,494 5,061 4.10 % 104,650 2,316 2.21 % Restricted stock 3,096 159 5.14 % 2,104 38 1.81 % Interest-bearing deposits in banks 8,787 452 5.14 % 4,475 39 0.87 % Federal funds sold 3,661 187 5.11 % 10,792 99 0.92 % Financial derivative 559 277 49.55 % — — — % Total interest-earning assets 405,134 18,978 4.68 % 355,202 12,566 3.54 % Noninterest-earning assets 24,667 21,628 Total assets $ 429,801 $ 376,830 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing demand deposits $ 60,271 247 0.41 % $ 74,519 264 0.35 % Regular savings and other deposits 55,509 171 0.31 % 78,866 277 0.35 % Money market deposits 32,626 1,055 3.23 % 13,715 107 0.78 % Certificates of deposit 108,011 3,871 3.58 % 71,598 848 1.18 % Total interest-bearing deposits 256,417 5,344 2.08 % 238,698 1,496 0.63 % Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank 71,198 2,561 3.60 % 32,822 777 2.37 % Other liabilities 608 9 1.48 % 488 10 2.05 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 328,223 7,914 2.41 % 272,008 2,283 0.84 % Noninterest-bearing demand deposits 54,943 57,280 Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 4,652 3,805 Total liabilities 387,818 333,093 Total shareholders' equity 41,983 43,737 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 429,801 $ 376,830 Net interest income $ 11,064 $ 10,283 Net interest rate spread (1) 2.27 % 2.70 % Net interest-earning assets (2) $ 76,911 $ 83,194 Net interest margin (3) 2.73 % 2.89 % Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities 123.43 % 130.59 % (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.
This increase resulted primarily from an increase in average interest earning assets of $38.2 million, or 12.1%, from $317.0 million at December 31, 2021 to $355.2 million at December 31, 2022 and an increase of 22 basis points, or 6.5%, in average yield on interest–earning assets from 3.32% at December 31, 2021 to 3.54% at December 31, 2022. 40 Table of Contents The interest income increase is primarily due to an increase in the average balance of securities of $45.5 million, or 77.0%, from $59.1 million, for the year ended December 31, 2021 to $104.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 and an increase in the average yield on securities of 76 basis points, or 52.6%, from 1.45% for the year ended December 31, 2021 to 2.21% for the year ended December 31, 2022.
There was an increase in average interest earning assets of $49.9 million, or 14.0%, to $405.1 million at December 31, 2023 from $355.2 million at December 31, 2022 and an increase of 115 basis points, or 32.4%, in average yield on interest–earning assets from 3.54% at December 31, 2022 to 4.68% at December 31, 2023. 42 Table of Contents The interest income increase is partially due to an increase in the average balance of securities of $18.9 million, or 18.1%, from $104.6 million, for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $123.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 and an increase in the average yield on securities of 189 basis points, or 85.2%, from 2.21% for the year ended December 31, 2022 to 4.10% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The table above indicates that at December 31, 2022, in the event of an instantaneous parallel 200 basis point increase in interest rates, we would experience a 7.46% decrease in EVE, and in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in interest rates, we would experience a 0.20% decrease in EVE.
(4) EVE Ratio represents EVE divided by the present value of assets. 47 Table of Contents The table above indicates that at December 31, 2023, in the event of an instantaneous parallel 200 basis point increase in interest rates, we would experience an 11.19% decrease in EVE, and in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in interest rates, we would experience a 1.76% decrease in EVE.
Data (core) processing expense increased by $404,000, or 48.5%, to $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $833,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 primarily due to increases in the number of accounts and a price increase levied by our core processor.
Data (core) processing expense increased by $89,000, or 10.6%, to $927,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $838,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 and other technology expenses increased $74,000, or 18.5%, primarily due to increases in the number of users, workstations and accounts, and price increases levied by our core processor and other technology providers.
The increase was due primarily to an increase in securities of $44.5 million, or 49.2%, to $135.0 million at December 31, 2022 from $90.5 million at December 31, 2021 and an increase in net loans and leases of $31.0 million, or 14.1%, to $251.3 million at December 31, 2022 from $220.3 million at December 31, 2021, partially offset by decreases in cash, cash equivalents and interest bearing deposits in banks by a combined $25.9 million, or 70.2%, to $11.0 million at December 31, 2022 from $36.9 million at December 31, 2021.
The increase was due primarily to an increase in net loans and leases of $28.6 million, or 11.4%, to $279.9 million at December 31, 2023 from $251.3 million at December 31, 2022, an increase in cash and interest bearing deposits in banks of 14.4 million, or 130.9%, to $25.4 million at December 31, 2023 from $11.0 million at December 31, 2022, an increase in net premises and equipment of $5.3 million, or 84.1%, to $11.6 million at December 31, 2023 from $6.3 million at December 31, 2022, and an increase in restricted investments carried at cost, which is primarily FHLB stock, of $1.1 million, or 39.3%, to $3.9 million at December 31, 2023 partially offset by a decrease in securities of $15.6 million, or 11.6% to $119.3 million at December 31, 2023 from $135.0 million at December 31, 2022.
Interest expense on Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances increased $162,000, or 26.3%, to $777,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $615,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to the increase in average balances of FHLB advances of $3.7 million, or 12.7%, to $32.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $29.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 and an increase in average yield of 25 basis points, or 11.9%, from 2.12% for the year ended December 31, 2021 to 2.37% for the year ended December 31, 2022.
This increase was due primarily to the increase in the average balance of Federal Home Loan Bank advances of $38.4 million, or 117.1%, to $71.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $32.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 and an increase in average yield of 123 basis points, or 51.9%, from 2.37% for the year ended December 31, 2022 to 3.60% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Interest expense increased $167,000, or 7.9%, to $2.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $2.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 due primarily to an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities of $18.3 million, or 7.2%, from $253.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 to $272.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Interest expense increased $5.6 million, or 243.5%, to $7.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $2.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 due primarily to an increase in the average yield on interest bearing liabilities of 157 basis points, or 187.3%, from 0.84% for the year ended December 31, 2022 to 2.41% for the year ended December 31, 2023 and an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities of $56.2 million, or 20.7%, from $272.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $328.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to an increase in deposit and funding costs.
We began originating these loans in 2014, and continue to do so primarily through word-of-mouth referrals. At December 31, 2022, these loans amounted to $61.8 million including $41.4 million of jumbo loans. ● Grow and diversify our loan portfolio prudently . There has been an influx of retirees and others from the Dallas metropolitan area into our market area.
We began originating these loans in 2014, and continue to do so primarily through word-of-mouth referrals. At December 31, 2023, these loans amounted to $45.1 million and included $29.2 million of jumbo loans. ● Grow and diversify our loan portfolio prudently .
Non-interest income currently consists primarily of service charges on deposit accounts, other service charges and fees, and income from bank owned life insurance. Non-interest expense currently consists primarily of expenses related to salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, data processing, contract services, director fees, and other expenses.
Non-interest expense currently consists primarily of expenses related to salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, data processing, technology expenses, contract services, director fees, and other expenses. We invest in bank owned life insurance to provide us with a funding source to offset some costs of our benefit plan obligations.
Texas Community Bancshares, Inc. is a separate legal entity from Mineola Community Bank and it must provide for its own liquidity to pay any dividends to stockholders and for other corporate purposes. At December 31, 2022, Texas Community Bancshares, Inc. (on an unconsolidated basis) had cash and cash equivalents totaling $13.3 million.
Texas Community Bancshares, Inc. is a separate legal entity from Broadstreet Bank and it must provide for its own liquidity to pay any dividends to stockholders and for other financial purposes. Its primary source of income is dividends received from Broadstreet Bank.
Net income was $1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to net income of $518,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase of $1.2 million, or 238.6%. The increase was primarily due to a $1.9 million, or 22.2%, increase in net interest income and a $151,000, or 8.8%, increase in noninterest income.
Net loss was $733,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to net income of $1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, a decrease of $2.5 million, or 138.9%.
Net loans and leases receivable increased $31.0 million, or 14.1%, to $251.3 million at December 31, 2022 from $220.3 million at December 31, 2021, including a reduction in PPP loans of $11,000, or 84.6%, from $13,000 at December 31, 2021 to $2,000 at December 31, 2022.
Net loans and leases receivable increased $28.6 million, or 11.4%, to $279.9 million at December 31, 2023 from $251.3 million at December 31, 2022, including payment of the last PPP loan of $2,000 bringing the PPP total to zero at December 31, 2023.
Our more rural market area offers a lower-cost of living and many recreational amenities, while being within easy reach of the cities of Dallas and Tyler and the urban amenities they offer. We believe this movement away from major cities like Dallas has been accelerated by the work-from-home trend that accelerated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
There has been an influx of retirees and others from the Dallas metropolitan area and an influx in general into the state of Texas and our market area. Our more rural market area offers a lower-cost of living and many recreational amenities, while being within easy reach of the cities of Dallas and Tyler and the urban amenities they offer.
Noninterest expense increased $292,000, or 3.1%, to $9.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $9.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 primarily due to the increase in salary and employee benefits, data processing, and director fees, partially offset by decreases in contract services and other expenses. 42 Table of Contents Salary and employee benefit expenses increased by $652,000, or 12.7%, totaling $5.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 and $5.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, due primarily to an increase in wages of $487,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $4.0 million to $4.5 million and additional compensation expense of $84,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 related to equity compensation awards.
Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense increased $2.2 million, or 22.4%, to $12.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $9.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily due to the increase in salary and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment costs, data processing, technology expenses, contract services, director fees and other expenses.
There were no out-of-period items or adjustments required to be excluded from the table below. Years Ended December 31, 2022 vs. 2021 Increase (Decrease) Due to Total Increase Volume Rate (Decrease) (In thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans (excluding PPP loans) $ 824 $ (319) $ 505 PPP loans (6) — (6) Securities 661 798 1,459 Restricted stock 1 15 16 Interest-bearing deposits in banks (43) 26 (17) Federal funds sold and other (12) 87 75 Total interest-earning assets 1,425 607 2,032 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing demand deposits 18 12 30 Regular savings and other deposits 32 (18) 14 Money market deposits 15 56 71 Certificates of deposit (44) (65) (109) Total deposits 21 (15) 6 Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank 80 82 162 Other interest-bearing liabilities 3 (4) (1) Total interest-bearing liabilities 104 63 167 Change in net interest income $ 1,321 $ 544 $ 1,865 Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 Net Income.
There were no out-of-period items or adjustments required to be excluded from the table below. Years Ended December 31, 2023 vs. 2022 Increase (Decrease) Due to Total Increase Volume Rate (Decrease) (In thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans $ 1,431 $ 1,337 $ 2,768 Securities 417 2,328 2,745 Restricted stock 18 103 121 Interest-bearing deposits in banks 38 375 413 Federal funds sold and other (65) 153 88 Derivative 277 — 277 Total interest-earning assets 2,116 4,296 6,412 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing demand deposits (50) 33 (17) Regular savings and other deposits (82) (24) (106) Money market deposits 148 800 948 Certificates of deposit 431 2,592 3,023 Total deposits 447 3,401 3,848 Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank 908 876 1,784 Other interest-bearing liabilities 2 (3) (1) Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,357 4,274 5,631 Change in net interest income $ 759 $ 22 $ 781 Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 Net Loss.
Net interest income increased $1.9 million, or 22.6%, to $10.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $8.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to an increase of $19.9 million, or 31.4%, in average balance of net interest earning assets from $63.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 to $83.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Net interest income increased $781,000, or 7.6%, to $11.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $10.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to an increase in interest-earning assets of $49.9 million, or 14.0%, to $405.1 million at December 31, 2023 from $355.2 million at December 31, 2022, partially offset by a decrease in net interest rate spread of 43 basis points, or 15.8%, from 2.70% for the year ended December 31, 2022 to 2.27% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Interest bearing deposits in banks were $2.1 million at December 31, 2022 compared to $15.0 million as of December 31, 2021, a decrease of $12.9 million, or 86.0%. The decrease was due primarily to the net increases in securities and net loans and leases, partially offset by increased deposits and FHLB borrowings. Securities Available for Sale.
Interest bearing deposits in banks were $12.3 million at December 31, 2023 compared to $2.1 million as of December 31, 2022, an increase of $10.2 million, or 485.7%. The increase was due primarily to the net decreases in securities of $15.6 million.
The allocation methodology applied by Mineola Community Bank is designed to assess the appropriateness of the allowance for loan and lease losses and includes allocations for specifically identified impaired loans and loss factor allocations for all remaining loans, with a component primarily based on historical loss rates and a component primarily based on other qualitative factors.
Because interpretation and analysis involves judgment, current economic or business conditions can change, and future events are inherently difficult to predict, the anticipated amount of estimated credit losses and therefore the appropriateness of the allowance for credit losses could change significantly. The allocation methodology applied by the Company is designed to assess the appropriateness of the allowance for credit losses on loans and includes allocations for specifically identified collateral dependent loans and loss factor allocations for all remaining loans, with a component primarily based on historical peer and Company loss rates, reasonable and supportable forecasts, and a component primarily based on other qualitative factors.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, there were $13.0 million in loan principal paydowns and $48.3 million in loan payoffs. During the year ended December 31, 2022, total construction loans (including the 43.1% remaining in process) increased by $30.7 million from $23.3 million at December 31, 2021 to $54.0 million at December 31, 2022.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, there were $13.6 million in loan principal paydowns and $68.8 million in loan payoffs. Deposits. Deposits increased $21.1 million, or 7.1%, to $317.2 million at December 31, 2023 from $296.1 million at December 31, 2022.
The tables below set forth the calculation of the estimated changes in our net interest income that would result from the designated immediate changes in the United States Treasury yield curve. At December 31, 2022 Change in Interest Rates Net Interest Income Year Year 1 Change from (basis points) (1) 1 Forecast Level (Dollars in thousands) 400 $ 13,609 2.83 % 300 13,570 2.53 % 200 13,563 2.48 % 100 13,431 1.49 % Level 13,234 — (100) 12,804 (3.25) % (200) 12,196 (7.85) % (300) 11,453 (13.46) % (400) 10,646 (19.56) % (1) Assumes an immediate uniform change in interest rates at all maturities.
An increase in interest rates from 3% to 4% would mean, for example, a 100 basis point increase in the “Change in Interest Rates” column below. 46 Table of Contents The tables below set forth the calculation of the estimated changes in our net interest income that would result from the designated immediate changes in the United States Treasury yield curve. At December 31, 2023 Change in Interest Rates Net Interest Income Year Year 1 Change from (basis points) (1) 1 Forecast Level (Dollars in thousands) 400 $ 9,010 (6.30) % 300 9,223 (4.09) % 200 9,398 (2.27) % 100 9,529 (0.90) % Level 9,616 — (100) 9,471 (1.51) % (200) 9,654 0.40 % (300) 9,806 1.98 % (400) 10,060 4.60 % (1) Assumes an immediate uniform change in interest rates at all maturities.
Directors’ fees increased $77,000, or 25.2%, from $306,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 to $383,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 due to the addition of four new directors and two new advisory directors.
Directors’ fees increased $16,000, or 4.2%, from $383,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $399,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023 due to a reporting change.
Loan originations consisted primarily of $32.8 million of 1-4 family home loans, $54.7 million of construction loans (upon completion), including residential speculative construction loans of $11.9 million, $10.1 million in multi-family construction, $7.5 million in commercial real estate, $2.1 million in land and development, $4.2 million of consumer and other loan originations, $4.8 million in commercial and industrial, $3.4 million in farmland and $112,000 in other agricultural loan originations.
Originations consisted primarily of $29.6 million in one-to-four family residential mortgage loans, $9.1 million in multifamily loans, construction loans of $46.2 million (when fully funded upon completion), $13.5 million in commercial real estate loans, $4.4 million in consumer loans, $6.1 million in commercial and industrial loans, $2.0 million in land & development loans, $2.0 million in farmland loans and $1.4 million in municipal loans.
The decreased yield on loans is primarily due to decreased loan fees and a full 12 months of interest on lower rate mortgage loans for the year ended December 31, 2022 that were originated in 2021.
The increased yield on loans is primarily due to increased market rates, increased loan fees and changes in the loan portfolio to include more commercial and other higher-yielding loans for the year ended December 31, 2023 than were originated in 2022.
Interest expense on deposit accounts increased $6,000, or 0.4%, for the year ended December 31, 2022, due primarily to an increase in average deposit account balances of $14.4 million, or 6.4%, from $224.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 to $238.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Interest income from interest bearing deposits in banks increased $413,000, or 1,059.0%, from $39,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $452,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, resulting primarily from the increase in average yield of 427 basis points, or 490.2%, from 0.87% for the year ended December 31, 2022 to 5.14% for the year ended December 31, 2023 and an increase in average interest bearing deposits of $4.3 million, or 95.6% from $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $8.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.