Biggest changeWe 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.
Biggest changeWe have not recorded deferred loan fees, as we have determined them to be immaterial. For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Average Average Outstanding Average Outstanding Average Balance Interest Yield/Rate Balance Interest Yield/Rate (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans $ 282,894 $ 15,923 5.63 % $ 268,179 $ 12,842 4.79 % Allowance for credit losses (3,044) (2,642) Securities 110,893 4,464 4.03 % 123,494 5,061 4.10 % Restricted stock 3,584 221 6.17 % 3,096 159 5.14 % Interest-bearing deposits in banks 13,271 723 5.45 % 8,787 452 5.14 % Federal funds sold 12,465 671 5.38 % 3,661 187 5.11 % Financial derivative 380 450 559 277 Total interest-earning assets 420,443 22,452 5.34 % 405,134 18,978 4.68 % Noninterest-earning assets 28,720 24,667 Total assets $ 449,163 $ 429,801 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing demand deposits $ 69,237 454 0.66 % $ 60,271 247 0.41 % Regular savings and other deposits 45,652 134 0.29 % 55,509 171 0.31 % Money market deposits 44,526 1,453 3.26 % 32,626 1,055 3.23 % Certificates of deposit 121,986 5,252 4.31 % 108,011 3,871 3.58 % Total interest-bearing deposits 281,401 7,293 2.59 % 256,417 5,344 2.08 % Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank 68,224 2,599 3.81 % 71,198 2,561 3.60 % Other liabilities 724 10 1.38 % 608 9 1.48 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 350,349 9,902 2.83 % 328,223 7,914 2.41 % Noninterest-bearing demand deposits 51,760 54,943 Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 4,641 4,652 Total liabilities 406,750 387,818 Total shareholders' equity 42,413 41,983 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 449,163 $ 429,801 Net interest income $ 12,550 $ 11,064 Net interest rate spread (1) 2.51 % 2.27 % Net interest-earning assets (2) $ 70,094 $ 76,911 Net interest margin (3) 2.98 % 2.73 % Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities 120.01 % 123.43 % (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.
Overview Our business consists primarily of taking deposits from the general public and investing those deposits, together with funds generated from operations and borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, in residential real estate loans and commercial real estate loans and, to a lesser extent, commercial loans, construction and land loans, and consumer and other loans.
Overview Our business consists primarily of taking deposits from the general public and investing those deposits, together with funds generated from operations and borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, in residential real estate loans, commercial real estate loans, construction and land loans and, to a lesser extent, commercial loans and consumer and other loans.
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.
We intend to grow our assets organically on a managed basis, and the capital 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.
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 also invest in securities, which 32 Table of Contents have historically consisted primarily of mortgage-backed securities and obligations issued by U.S. government sponsored enterprises and others, 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 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.
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; 44 Table of Contents ● 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.
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.
For additional information, see the consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 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. 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.
(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. 40 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.
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 17 of the notes to consolidated financial statements. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements Commitments.
The Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement in the year ended December 31, 2023 to convert a portion of its interest rate exposure from fixed rates to floating rates to help manage the interest rate risk position.
The Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement in the year ended December 31, 2024 to convert a portion of its interest rate exposure from fixed rates to floating rates to help manage the interest rate risk position.
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 .
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. 34 Table of Contents The following represent our critical accounting policies: Allowance for Credit Losses .
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.
Such obligations include data processing services, operating leases for premises and equipment, agreements with respect to borrowed funds and deposit liabilities. 48 Table of Contents 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 run stress tests quarterly in multiple scenarios, 48 Table of Contents which include deposit runoff combined with the inability to access our available lines of credit and a reduction in the availability of FHLB advances. The scenarios indicate that we are able to maintain our operational liquidity with a designated buffer with our liquidity resources available.
We run stress tests quarterly in multiple scenarios, which include deposit runoff combined with the inability to access our available lines of credit and a reduction in the availability of FHLB advances. The scenarios indicate that we are able to maintain our operational liquidity with a designated buffer with our liquidity resources available.
We are monitoring housing supply and demand, primarily in our Mineola and Lindale markets where home sales and new home construction have been active, for indicators of a significant changes in the local housing markets. The decrease in mortgage demand has been offset by increases in commercial real estate lending.
We are monitoring housing supply and demand, primarily in our Mineola and Lindale markets where home sales and new home construction have been active, for indicators of a significant changes in the local housing markets. The decrease in mortgage demand has been offset by increases in commercial real estate and construction and land loan demand.
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.
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, 2024, our investment in bank owned life insurance was $6.4 million, which was within this investment limit.
At December 31, 2023, the Bank entered into interest rate swap agreements with a total notional amount of $25 million to hedge the risk of changes in the fair value of fixed rate AFS securities for changes in the SOFR benchmark rate.
During 2023, the Bank entered into interest rate swap agreements with a total notional amount of $25 million to hedge the risk of changes in the fair value of fixed rate AFS securities for changes in the SOFR benchmark rate.
These losses are the result of market interest rate increases and we continue to monitor the portfolio for credit and other risks. The net unrealized loss on AFS securities and derivative combined, and the corresponding other comprehensive loss, net of tax, was $5.6 million, or 9.4% of Tier 1 capital.
These losses are the result of market interest rate increases and we continue to monitor the portfolio for credit and other risks. The net unrealized loss on AFS securities and derivative combined, and the corresponding other comprehensive loss, net of tax, was $4.8 million, or 9.9% of capital.
(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.
(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.
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.
Such commitments are subject to the same credit policies and approval process accorded to loans we make. At December 31, 2024, we had outstanding commitments to originate loans of $18.0 million. We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds available to meet our current lending commitments.
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.
We believe strong asset quality remains a key factor to our long-term financial success . Our total nonperforming assets to total assets ratio was 0.62% and 0.30% at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Refer to additional detail regarding the fair value hedge in Note 21 – Derivatives of the accompanying consolidated financial statements. 43 Table of Contents Interest Expense.
Refer to additional detail regarding the fair value hedge in Note 19 – Derivatives of the accompanying consolidated financial statements. 42 Table of Contents Interest Expense.
The following are the various liquidity sources we had available at December 31, 2023 that we could use as needed: ● FHLB borrowing capacity of $72.6 million ● $15 million in credit lines with 2 correspondent banks ● Federal Reserve discount window ● Qwickrate CD Program ● Brokered deposits 49 Table of Contents ● The ability to sell securities. ● The ability to sell a group of loans in the secondary market on an as needed basis ● The ability to sell some of our BOLI assets At December 31, 2023, Broadstreet Bank exceeded all of its regulatory capital requirements, and was categorized as well-capitalized at that date.
The following are the various liquidity sources we had available at December 31, 2024 that we could use as needed: ● FHLB borrowing capacity of $102.4 million ● $18 million in credit lines with 2 correspondent banks ● Federal Reserve discount window ● Qwickrate (listed) CD Program ● Brokered deposits ● The ability to sell securities. ● The ability to sell a group of loans in the secondary market on an as needed basis ● The ability to sell a portion of our BOLI assets At December 31, 2024, Broadstreet Bank exceeded all of its regulatory capital requirements, and was categorized as well-capitalized at that date.
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.
Time deposits that are scheduled to mature in less than one year from December 31, 2024 totaled $96.2 million. Management expects that a substantial portion of these time deposits will be retained.
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.
At December 31, 2024, the unallocated ESOP contra equity account was $2.0 million. 39 Table of Contents At December 31, 2024, Broadstreet Bank opted to use the community bank leverage ratio framework (Tier 1 capital to average assets) for regulatory capital purposes.
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.
As we continue our historical focus on the origination of residential mortgage loans, we have increased our focus on commercial real estate lending and construction and land lending to continue to diversify our loan portfolio and income sources.
Liquidity is primarily needed to meet the borrowing and deposit withdrawal requirements of our customers and to fund current and planned expenditures. Our primary sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and securities, and proceeds from maturities of securities. We are also able to borrow from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas.
Liquidity is primarily needed to meet the borrowing and deposit withdrawal requirements of our customers and to fund current and planned expenditures. Our primary sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and securities, and proceeds from maturities of securities and loans.
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.
Core deposits totaled $205.9 million, or 61.3% of total deposits, as of December 31, 2024, compared to $198.5 million, or 62.6% of total deposits, as of December 31, 2023. ● 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
See the CECL discussion in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for further explanation of the Bank’s transition to the new methodology. 44 Table of Contents Noninterest Income. Noninterest income decreased $1.5 million, or 78.9%, to $352,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
See the CECL discussion in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for further explanation of the Bank’s transition to the new methodology. 43 Table of Contents Noninterest Income. Noninterest income decreased $2.3 million, or 641.0%, to a loss of $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $352,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The amount of dividends that Broadstreet Bank may declare and pay to Texas Community Bancshares, Inc. is governed by applicable banking laws and regulations. At December 31, 2023, Texas Community Bancshares, Inc. (on an unconsolidated basis) had cash and cash equivalents totaling $10.3 million. Liquidity management and asset quality continue to be high priorities.
The amount of dividends that Broadstreet Bank may declare and pay to Texas Community Bancshares, Inc. is governed by applicable banking laws and regulations. At December 31, 2024, Texas Community Bancshares, Inc. (on a stand-alone unconsolidated basis) had liquid assets totaling $7.8 million. Liquidity management and asset quality continue to be high priorities.
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.
In addition, at December 31, 2024, we had three unused lines of credit which included an unsecured $10.0 million and a secured $3.0 million line of credit with Texas Independent Bankers Bank and an unsecured $5.0 million line of credit with First Horizon Bank. At December 31, 2024, there was no outstanding balance with any of these facilities.
Over the next 24 months from December 31, 2023, we anticipate $43.4 million in incoming cash flow from the securities portfolio with $21.9 million in 2024 and 21.5 million in 2025. See the Securities section of the management discussion and analysis for more information.
Over the next 24 months from December 31, 2024, we anticipate $42.7 million in incoming cash flow from the securities portfolio with $22.4 million in 2025 and 20.3 million in 2026. See the Securities section of the management discussion and analysis for more information.
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.
Dividends on restricted investments including stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank and Texas Independent Bank (TIB) increased $62,000, or 39.0%, from $159,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023 to $221,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The fed funds were used to fund asset growth. The increase in yields on deposits in banks and fed funds is reflective of the increase in market interest rates. Interest income from the fair value hedge was $277,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The increase in yields on deposits in banks and fed funds is reflective of the increase in market interest rates. Interest income from the fair value hedge was $450,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Interest expense on deposit accounts increased $3.8 million, or 257.2%, to $5.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, due to an increase in the average deposit cost of 145 basis points, or 231.4%, from 0.63% for the year ended December 31, 2022 to 2.08% for the year ended December 31, 2023 and an increase in average interest-bearing deposits of $17.7 million, or 7.4%, from $238.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $256.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, with the increase being in higher yielding certificates of deposit and money market deposits, offset by a decrease in lower cost interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts.
Interest expense on deposit accounts increased $2.0 million, or 37.8%, to $7.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $5.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, due to an increase in the average deposit cost of 51 basis points, or 24.4%, from 2.08% for the year ended December 31, 2023 to 2.59% for the year ended December 31, 2024 and an increase in average interest-bearing deposits of $25.0 million, or 9.8%, from $256.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to $281.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, with the increase being primarily in higher cost certificates of deposit and money market deposits, offset by a decrease in lower cost savings accounts.
The Bank has raised in-house mortgage rates while continuing to offer secondary market options to moderate loan funding and we have seen a decrease in mortgage demand due to higher market interest rates.
Housing supply and demand are monitored for indicators of a significant change in the local housing markets. The Bank has raised in-house mortgage rates while continuing to offer secondary market options to moderate loan funding and we have seen a decrease in mortgage demand due to higher market interest rates.
With continued volatility in the market, recent banking sector events and market interest rate increases, liquidity management and analysis is a key factor in daily asset and liability management and strategic planning. We are monitoring deposit runoff and threats of deposit runoff daily.
With continued volatility in the market and market interest rate uncertainty, liquidity management and analysis is a key factor in daily asset and liability management and strategic planning. We are monitoring deposit balances daily.
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.
The table above indicates that at December 31, 2024, in the event of an instantaneous parallel 200 basis point increase in interest rates, we would experience a 0.78% increase in EVE, and in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in interest rates, we would experience a 8.65% decrease in EVE.
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.
Originations consisted primarily of $11.1 million in one-to-four family residential mortgage loans, $2.7 million in multifamily loans, interim construction loans of $25.2 million (when fully funded upon completion), $19.5 million in commercial real estate loans, $5.1 million in consumer loans, $5.0 million in commercial and industrial loans, $17.7 million in land and development loans, $3.2 million in farmland loans and $8.5 million in municipal loans.
The total construction loan portfolio consisting of 82 loans had funded balances of $31.5 million at December 31, 2023 compared to 98 loans at December 31, 2022 with funded balances of $30.7 million. Construction loans continue to be a large segment of our loan portfolio with the majority of the loans being originated in our primary market.
The total interim construction loan portfolio consisted of 55 loans with funded balances of $33.1 million at December 31, 2024 compared to 82 loans at December 31, 2023 with funded balances of $31.5 million. Construction loans continue to be a large segment of our loan portfolio with the majority of the loans being originated in our primary market. Deposits.
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.
Interest income from interest bearing deposits in banks increased $271,000, or 60.0%, from $452,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023 to $723,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, resulting primarily from the increase in average yield of 31 basis points, or 6.1%, from 5.14% for the year ended December 31, 2023 to 5.45% for the year ended December 31, 2024 and an increase in average interest bearing deposits of $4.5 million, or 51.0% from $8.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to $13.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
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.
Interest expense increased $2.0 million, or 25.3%, to $9.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $7.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 due primarily to an increase in the average yield on interest bearing liabilities of 42 basis points, or 17.2%, from 2.41% for the year ended December 31, 2023 to 2.83% for the year ended December 31, 2024 and an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities of $22.1 million, or 6.7%, from $328.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to $350.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to an increase in deposit and funding costs.
At December 31, 2023, the derivatives were highly effective and offset the unrealized loss on AFS securities by $94,000 bringing the accumulated other comprehensive loss from $5.7 million to $5.6 million. Our asset quality remains strong.
At 47 Table of Contents December 31, 2024, the derivatives were highly effective and offset the unrealized loss on AFS securities by $329,000 bringing the accumulated other comprehensive loss from $5.1 million to $4.8 million. Our asset quality remains strong.
We consider our core deposits to include statement savings accounts, money market accounts, negotiable orders of withdrawal (NOW) accounts, other savings deposits and checking accounts . We will continue our efforts to increase our core deposits to provide a stable source of funds to support loan growth at costs consistent with improving our interest rate spread and net interest margin.
We will continue our efforts to increase our core deposits to provide a stable source of funds to support loan growth at costs consistent with improving our interest rate spread and net interest margin.
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, 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.
Penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are classified as income tax expense. 35 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, 2024 2023 (In thousands) Selected Financial Condition Data: Total assets $ 443,457 $ 452,044 Cash and cash equivalents 13,290 13,060 Interest bearing deposits in banks 9,720 12,298 Securities available for sale 75,189 93,327 Securities held to maturity 22,096 26,020 Loans and leases receivable, net 293,708 279,932 Premises and equipment, net 11,526 11,609 Bank owned life insurance 6,370 6,238 Other real estate owned 480 162 Restricted investments carried at cost 4,252 3,909 Core deposit intangible 132 265 Total deposits 335,828 317,241 Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank 49,878 76,896 Total shareholders' equity 52,108 53,689 For the Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 (In thousands) Selected Operating Data: Interest income $ 22,452 18,978 Interest expense 9,902 7,914 Net interest income 12,550 11,064 Provision for credit losses 158 356 Net interest income after provision for credit losses 12,392 10,708 Noninterest (loss) income (1,903) 352 Noninterest expense 12,270 11,997 Loss before income taxes (1,781) (937) Income tax benefit (476) (204) Net loss $ (1,305) $ (733) 36 Table of Contents At or For the Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Performance Ratios: Return on average assets (0.29) % (0.17) % Return on average equity (3.08) % (1.75) % Interest rate spread (1) 2.51 % 2.27 % Net interest margin (2) 2.98 % 2.73 % Noninterest expense to average assets 2.73 % 2.79 % Efficiency ratio (3) 115.24 % 105.09 % Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 120.01 % 123.43 % Capital Ratios: Average equity to average assets 9.44 % 9.77 % Total capital to risk-weighted assets (4) 15.60 % 16.73 % Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (4) 14.59 % 15.65 % Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (4) 14.59 % 15.65 % Tier 1 capital to average assets 10.84 % 10.76 % Asset Quality Ratios: Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans 1.09 % 1.09 % Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans 142.57 % 267.59 % Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of nonaccrual loans 151.62 % 340.59 % Nonaccrual loans as a percentage of total loans 0.72 % 0.32 % Net (charge-offs) recoveries to average outstanding loans during the year (0.05) % (0.02) % Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans 0.76 % 0.41 % Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total assets 0.51 % 0.26 % Total nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets 0.62 % 0.30 % Other Data: Number of offices 7 6 Number of full-time employees 60 62 Number of part-time employees 8 5 (1) Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
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.
Interest income on net loans and leases increased $3.1 million, or 24.0%, to $15.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $12.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to an increase of $14.7 million, or 5.5%, in the average balance of the loan portfolio from $268.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to $282.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, and an increase of 84 basis points, or 17.5%, in the average yield on loans from 4.79% for the year ended December 31, 2023 to 5.63% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
(2) Represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets. (3) Represents noninterest expenses divided by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income. (4) Update to risk-weighted assets in 2022 due to calculation error. 37 Table of Contents Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 Total Assets .
(2) Represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets. (3) Represents noninterest expenses divided by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income. Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 Total Assets.
The Bank utilizes the Qwickrate listing service, which is a resource where banks can purchase and sell Certificates of Deposit (CDs) with other banks, to invest excess funds easily in CDs at a competitive rate. At December 31, 2023, there was $3.2 million in short-term (3-6 months) Qwickrate CDs with other banks. Securities Available for Sale.
The decrease was primarily the result of a reduction of $3.2 million in Qwickrate Certificates of Deposit (CDs). The Bank utilizes the Qwickrate listing service, which is a resource where banks can purchase and sell Certificates of Deposit (CDs) with other banks to invest excess funds in CDs at a competitive rate.
At December 31, 2023, there were 171 accounts with balances in excess of the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit with a total balance of $79.9 million, or 25.2% of deposits. The amount that was over $250,000 was $37.2 million, or 11.8%, that was potentially uninsured, including certificates of deposit of $8.6 million and $28.6 million in checking, MMDA and savings accounts.
At December 31, 2024, there were 191 accounts with balances in excess of the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit with a total balance of $98.0 million, or 29.2% of deposits. The amount that was over $250,000 was $50.3 million, or 15.0%, that was potentially uninsured, including certificates of deposit of $10.7 million and $39.6 million in checking, MMDA and savings accounts.
This was primarily the result of increased interest income on securities and loans resulting from an increase in the average balance and average yield on both for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Interest income increased $3.5 million, or 18.4%, to $22.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $19.0 million at December 31, 2023. This was primarily the result of increased interest income on loans resulting from an increase in the average balance and average yield for the year ended December 31, 2024.
At December 31, 2023, there were 171 accounts with balances in excess of $250,000 with a total of $79.9 million, or 25.2% of deposits. The amount that was over $250,000 was $37.2 million, or 11.7%, that was potentially uninsured, including certificates of deposit of $8.6 million and $28.6 million in checking, MMDA and savings accounts.
At December 31, 2024, there were 191 accounts with balances in excess of $250,000 with a total of $98.0 million, or 29.2% of deposits. The amount that was over $250,000 was $50.3 million, or 15.0%, that was potentially uninsured, including certificates of deposit of $10.7 million and $39.6 million in checking, MMDA and savings accounts.
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.
This increase resulted primarily from an increase in yield of 103 basis points, or 20.1%, from 5.14% for the year ended December 31, 2023 to 6.17% for the year ended December 31, 2024 and an increase in average balance of $488,000, or 15.8%, from $3.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to $3.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
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.
Deposits increased $18.6 million, or 5.9%, to $335.8 million at December 31, 2024 from $317.2 million at December 31, 2023. Core deposits (defined as all deposits other than certificates of deposit) increased $7.4 million, or 3.7%, to $205.9 million at December 31, 2024 from $198.5 million at December 31, 2023.
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.
There was also an increase of $484,000 in fed funds interest income for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily from an increase of 27 basis points, or 5.3%, in average yield on fed funds sold from 5.11% for the year ended December 31, 2023 to 5.38% for the year ended December 31, 2024 and a $8.8 million, or 237.8%, increase in average fed funds sold from $3.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to $12.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The total gross unrealized losses are $9.8 million, or 7.8% of the $126.5 million securities portfolio and are 16.5% of Tier 1 capital. The securities portfolio includes $60.2 million, or 47.5%, that are agency issued and guaranteed by the U.S. government.
The total gross unrealized losses are $9.0 million, or 8.7% of the $103.7 million securities portfolio and are 18.8% of capital. The securities portfolio includes $42.4 million, or 41.0%, that are agency issued and guaranteed by the U.S. government.
Net Economic Value . We also compute amounts by which the net present value of our assets and liabilities (net economic value of equity or “EVE”) would change in the event of a range of assumed changes in market interest rates.
We also compute amounts by which the net present value of our assets and liabilities (net economic value of equity or “EVE”) would change in the event of a range of assumed changes in market interest rates. This model uses a discounted cash flow analysis and an option-based pricing approach to measure the interest rate sensitivity of net portfolio value.
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.
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.
The Company also repurchased 174,842 shares of its common stock for a decrease of $2.2 million and paid quarterly dividends totaling $368,000, partially offset by a decrease in the net other comprehensive loss of $1.4 million, an increase in equity of $193,000 for the 2023 funding of the Broadstreet Bank leveraged ESOP with the release of 14,844 additional ESOP shares to participants and $528,000 related to the partial vesting of the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The Company also repurchased 107,431 shares of its common stock for a decrease of $1.6 million and paid quarterly dividends totaling $504,000, partially offset by a decrease in the accumulated other comprehensive loss of $826,000, an increase in equity of $223,000 for the 2024 funding of the Broadstreet Bank leveraged ESOP with the release of 15,862 ESOP shares to participants and $757,000 related to accruals for the equity incentive plan for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Based on management’s analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses , the provision for credit losses was $356,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $208,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, an increase of $148,000, or 71.2%, primarily due to an increase in loans and leases and the adoption of ASC 326 on January 1, 2023.
Based on management’s analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses , the provision for credit losses was $158,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $356,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, a decrease of $198,000, or 55.6%, primarily due to significant loan growth in 2023, and the adoption of ASC 326 on January 1, 2023.
Gross unrealized losses on the AFS portfolio consisting of 81 securities decreased from $8.9 million, or 7.7% of the portfolio’s amortized cost of $116.0 million at December 31, 2022, to $7.2 million, or 7.2% of the amortized cost of $100.5 million at December 31, 2023. These unrealized losses are due to increases in market interest rates.
Gross unrealized losses on the available for sale portfolio consisting of 77 securities decreased from $7.2 million, or 7.2% of the portfolio’s amortized cost of $100.5 million at December 31, 2023, to $6.5 million, or 8.0% of the amortized cost of $81.6 million at December 31, 2024.
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.
Net interest income increased $1.5 million, or 13.5%, to $12.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $11.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to an increase in interest-earning assets of $15.3 million, or 3.8%, to $420.4 million at December 31, 2024 from $405.1 million at December 31, 2023, and an increase in net interest rate spread of 24 basis points, or 10.6%, from 2.27% for the year ended December 31, 2023 to 2.51% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Net interest margin had a 16 basis point decrease to 2.73% for the year ended December 31, 2023 from 2.89% for the year ended December 31, 2022. Provision for Credit Losses.
Net interest margin increased 25 basis points to 2.98% for the year ended December 31, 2024 from 2.73% for the year ended December 31, 2023. Provision for Credit Losses.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, construction loans (when fully funded upon completion) increased by $307,000, or 0.57%, to $54.3 million at December 31, 2023 from $54.0 million at December 31, 2022.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, interim construction loans (when fully funded upon completion) decreased by $11.8 million, or 21.7%, to $42.5 million at December 31, 2024 from $54.3 million at December 31, 2023.
The Bank had $206,000 in nonrecurring retirement and recruitment expenses related to the retirement of the former CEO. Increases for the year ended December 31, 2023 were primarily related to growth, including branch completion, bank name change, asset size, recruitment and leadership change and price increases in all types of services the Company incurred due to inflationary pressures.
Increases for the year ended December 31, 2024 were primarily related to growth, including branch completion, employee recruitment and price increases in all types of services the Company incurred due to inflationary pressures. Income Tax Benefit.
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, loan originations totaled $114.3 million of which $25.6 million were renewals, or refinancings of existing loans with Broadstreet Bank (including interim construction loans converting to a permanent loan), resulting in net originations of $88.7 million.
At December 31, 2024, $13.3 million in commercial real estate loans are outside of our primary market area. During the year ended December 31, 2024, loan originations totaled $98.1 million of which $9.1 million were renewals or refinancings of existing loans with Broadstreet Bank (including interim construction loans converting to a permanent loan), resulting in net originations of $88.3 million.
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.
No tax-equivalent yield adjustments have been made, as the effects would be immaterial. All average balances are daily average balances. Nonaccrual loans are included in the computation of average balances. Average yields for loans include loan fees of $511,000 and $631,000 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Non-interest income currently consists primarily of service charges on deposit accounts, other service charges and fees, income from bank owned life insurance, and wholesale lending fees. Wholesale lending fees are generated from facilitating the origination of mortgage loans through the wholesale lender.
Non-interest income currently consists primarily of service charges on deposit accounts, other service charges and fees, income from bank owned life insurance, gains and losses on the sale or disposal of assets and other income.
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.
We are also able to borrow from the Federal Home 46 Table of Contents Loan Bank of Dallas. At December 31, 2024, we had outstanding advances of $49.9 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas. At December 31, 2024, we had unused borrowing capacity of $102.4 million with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas.
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%.
The net loss was $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a net loss of $733,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, an increased loss of $572,000, or 78.0%.
(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.
The table above indicates that at December 31, 2024, in the event of an instantaneous parallel 200 basis point increase in interest rates, we would experience a 7.50% increase in net interest income, and in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in interest rates, we would experience a 6.70% decrease in net interest income. 45 Table of Contents Net Economic Value .
Loans secured by residential real estate, multifamily and farmland comprise $189.8 million, or 67.1%, of total loans and commercial real estate loans total $41.8 million, or 14.8%, of total loans at December 31, 2023.
Loans secured by residential real estate, multifamily and farmland decreased $24.2 million, or 12.8%, to $165.6 million, or 55.8% of the loan portfolio, at December 31, 2024 from $189.8 million, or 67.1% of total loans at December 31, 2023 and commercial real estate loans increased $14.3 million, or 34.2%, to $56.1 million, or 18.9% of total loans at December 31, 2024 from $41.8 million, or 14.8% of total loans at December 31, 2023.
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.
There was an increase in average interest earning assets of $15.3 million, or 3.8%, to $420.4 million at December 31, 2024 from $405.1 million at December 31, 2023 and an increase of 66 basis points, or 14.0%, in average yield on interest–earning assets from 4.68% at December 31, 2023 to 5.34% at December 31, 2024. 41 Table of Contents Interest income on the securities portfolio decreased $597,000, or 11.8% to $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, from $5.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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 .
At December 31, 2024, commercial real estate loans amounted to $56.1 million, or 19.0% of total loans compared to $41.8 million, or 14.8% at December 31, 2023, and construction and land loans amounted to $54.1 million, or 18.4% of total loans compared to $37.5 million, or 13.3% at December 31, 2023.
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.
Total assets were $443.5 million as of December 31, 2024, a decrease of $8.5 million, or 1.9%, when compared to total assets of $452.0 million as of December 31, 2023.
Net unrealized losses decreased on the available for sale portfolio by $1.3 million, or 18.6%, to $5.7 million, net of tax, from $7.0 million, net of tax, due primarily to decreases in unrealized losses from changes in market interest rates being partially offset by the realized loss related to the securities sold being removed from the total.
Net unrealized losses on the available for sale portfolio, including derivatives, decreased by $826,000, or 14.8%, to $4.8 million, net of tax, from $5.7 million, net of tax, due primarily to decreases in market interest rates.
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.
The i ncome tax benefit increased by $272,000, or 133.3%, from $204,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023 to $476,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024 due primarily to the increase in the taxable loss. The effective tax rate was 26.69% and 21.77% for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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.
Cash and Cash Equivalents. Total cash and cash equivalents (which includes fed funds sold) increased $230,000, or 1.5%, to $13.3 million (including $9.3 million in Fed Funds sold) at December 31, 2024 from $13.1 million (including $7.6 million in Fed Funds sold) at December 31, 2023. These accounts provided a favorable yield while maintaining a high level of liquidity.
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.
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 was accelerated by the work-from-home trend.
The gross unrealized losses on the AFS securities is $7.2 million, or 7.2% of the $100.5 million AFS portfolio and 12.1% of Tier 1 capital. Unrealized losses on the HTM securities were $2.6 million, or 10.1% of the $26.0 million HTM portfolio and 4.4% of Tier 1 capital.
At December 31, 2024, the weighted average life (WAL) of our securities portfolio is 4.5 years. The gross unrealized losses on the AFS securities is $6.5 million, or 8.0% of the $81.6 million AFS portfolio and 13.5% of capital. Unrealized losses on the HTM securities were $2.6 million, or 11.8% of the $22.1 million HTM portfolio and 5.4% of capital.
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.
The decrease was due primarily to a decrease in securities of $22.0 million, or 18.4%, to $97.3 million at December 31, 2024 from $119.3 million at December 31, 2023 and a decrease in interest bearing deposits in banks of $2.6 million, or 21.1%, to $9.7 million at December 31, 2024 from $12.3 million at December 31, 2023 partially offset by an increase in net loans and leases of $13.8 million, or 4.9%, to $293.7 million at December 31, 2024 from $279.9 million at December 31, 2023, an increase in other real estate owned of $318,000, or 196.3% to $480,000 at December 31, 2024 which consisted of two buildings the Company had purchased for expansion and had listed for sale, an increase of $343,000, or 8.8%, to $4.3 million at December 31, 2024 in restricted investments carried at cost, which includes $3.5 million in FHLB stock.