Biggest changeFor the Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Average Outstanding Balance Interest Average Yield/Rate Average Outstanding Balance Interest Average Yield/Rate (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans $ 687,487 $ 41,349 6.01 % $ 660,045 $ 35,422 5.37 % Investment securities held-to-maturity 32,723 2,018 6.17 % 33,850 2,078 6.14 % Investment securities available-for-sale 47,449 1,778 3.75 % 49,024 1,772 3.61 % Interest-earning deposits and federal funds 49,385 2,459 4.98 % 65,333 3,236 4.95 % Other investments 5,801 369 6.36 % 3,014 192 6.37 % Total interest-earning assets 822,845 47,973 5.83 % 811,266 42,700 5.26 % Non-interest-earning assets 49,505 51,987 Total assets $ 872,350 $ 863,253 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing checking accounts $ 87,058 $ 448 0.51 % $ 92,030 $ 271 0.29 % Money market accounts 147,049 4,760 3.24 % 140,630 3,542 2.52 % Savings accounts 73,176 2,091 2.86 % 85,555 2,238 2.62 % Certificates of deposit 217,517 9,157 4.21 % 211,285 8,042 3.81 % Total interest-bearing deposits 524,800 16,456 3.14 % 529,500 14,093 2.66 % FHLB advances and other borrowings 55,104 2,351 4.27 % 32,808 1,409 4.29 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 579,904 18,807 3.24 % 562,308 15,502 2.76 % Non-interest-bearing liabilities 166,702 182,144 Total liabilities 746,606 744,452 Total stockholders' equity 125,744 118,801 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 872,350 $ 863,253 Net interest rate spread 2.59 % 2.50 % Net interest income $ 29,166 $ 27,198 Net interest margin 3.54 % 3.35 % Rate/Volume Analysis The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the years indicated.
Biggest changeFor the Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 Average Outstanding Balance Interest Average Yield/Rate Average Outstanding Balance Interest Average Yield/Rate (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans $ 728,818 $ 44,876 6.16 % $ 687,487 $ 41,349 6.01 % Investment securities held-to-maturity 21,797 1,330 6.10 % 32,723 2,018 6.17 % Investment securities available-for-sale 40,560 1,495 3.69 % 47,449 1,778 3.75 % Interest-earning deposits and federal funds 70,591 2,926 4.15 % 49,385 2,459 4.98 % Other investments 6,231 382 6.13 % 5,801 369 6.36 % Total interest-earning assets 867,997 51,009 5.88 % 822,845 47,973 5.83 % Non-interest-earning assets 47,708 49,505 Total assets $ 915,705 $ 872,350 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing checking accounts $ 85,552 $ 429 0.50 % $ 87,058 $ 448 0.51 % Money market accounts 165,222 4,950 3.00 % 147,049 4,760 3.24 % Savings accounts 87,611 2,570 2.93 % 73,176 2,091 2.86 % Certificates of deposit 242,720 9,831 4.05 % 217,517 9,157 4.21 % Total interest-bearing deposits 581,105 17,780 3.06 % 524,800 16,456 3.14 % FHLB advances and other borrowings 54,211 2,092 3.86 % 55,104 2,351 4.27 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 635,316 19,872 3.13 % 579,904 18,807 3.24 % Non-interest-bearing liabilities 154,016 166,702 Total liabilities 789,332 746,606 Total stockholders' equity 126,373 125,744 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 915,705 $ 872,350 Net interest rate spread 2.75 % 2.59 % Net interest income $ 31,137 $ 29,166 Net interest margin 3.59 % 3.54 % Rate/Volume Analysis The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the years indicated.
Management determines the ACL balance using relevant available information from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit behaviors along with model judgments provide the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses.
Management determines the ACL balance using relevant available information from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit behaviors along with model judgments provide the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses.
Adjustments to modeled loss estimates may be made for differences in current loan-specific risk characteristics such as differences in underwriting standards, portfolio mix, delinquency level, or term as well as for changes in environmental conditions, such as changes in economic conditions, property values, or other relevant factors.
Adjustments to modeled loss estimates may be made for differences in current loan-specific risk characteristics such as differences in underwriting standards, portfolio mix, delinquency level, or term as well as for changes in environmental conditions, such as changes in economic conditions, property values, or other relevant factors.
Net cash used in investing activities typically consists primarily of disbursements for loan originations and purchases of investment securities, offset by principal collections on loans, proceeds from the sale of securities and proceeds from maturing securities and paydowns on securities.
Net cash used in investing activities typically consists primarily of disbursements for loan 31 originations and purchases of investment securities, offset by principal collections on loans, proceeds from the sale of securities and proceeds from maturing securities and paydowns on securities.
There can be no assurance that future 26 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. The Company files a consolidated federal and a state income tax return.
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. 25 The Company files a consolidated federal and a state income tax return.
At December 31, 2024, we exceeded all of our regulatory capital requirements, and we were categorized as well capitalized at December 31, 2024 and 2023. Management is not aware of any conditions or events since the most recent notification that would change our category. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations Commitments .
At December 31, 2025, we exceeded all of our regulatory capital requirements, and we were categorized as well capitalized at December 31, 2025 and 2024. Management is not aware of any conditions or events since the most recent notification that would change our category. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations Commitments .
For the majority of loans and leases, the ACL is calculated using a discounted cash flow methodology applied at a loan level with a one-year reasonable and supportable forecast period and a two-year straight-line reversion period. Management believes the allowance for credit losses was appropriate at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
For the majority of loans and leases, the ACL is calculated using a discounted cash flow methodology applied at a loan level with a one-year reasonable and supportable forecast period and a two-year straight-line reversion period. Management believes the allowance for credit losses was appropriate at December 31, 2025 and 2024.
We seek to maintain a liquidity ratio of 12.0% or greater. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, we were in compliance with these guidelines. Our primary sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and securities, proceeds from the sale of loans, and proceeds from maturities of securities.
We seek to maintain a liquidity ratio of 12.0% or greater. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, we were in compliance with these guidelines. Our primary sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and securities, proceeds from the sale of loans, and proceeds from maturities of securities.
For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been 28 allocated proportionately based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume. No out-of-period item adjustments have been included in the following table.
For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been 27 allocated proportionately based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume. No out-of-period item adjustments have been included in the following table.
In addition, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, as an integral part of its examination process, will periodically review our allowance for credit losses, and as a result of such reviews, we may have to adjust our allowance for credit losses.
In addition, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, as an integral part of its examination process, will periodically review our allowance for credit losses, and as a result of such reviews, we may have to adjust our allowance for credit losses. Noninterest Income.
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. 31 The table below sets forth, as of December 31, 2024, 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.
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. 30 The table below sets forth, as of December 31, 2025, 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.
For the majority of loans and leases, the ACL is calculated using a discounted cash flow methodology applied at a loan level with a one-year reasonable and supportable forecast period and a two-year straight-line reversion period. See “—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” for additional information.
For the majority of loans and leases, the ACL is calculated using a discounted cash flow methodology applied at a loan level with a one-year reasonable and supportable forecast period and a two-year straight-line reversion period. See “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” for additional information.
We monitor our liquidity position on a daily basis. We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds to meet our current funding commitments. Based on our deposit retention experience and current pricing strategy, we anticipate that a significant portion of maturing time deposits will be retained.
We are committed to maintaining a strong liquidity position. We monitor our liquidity position on a daily basis. We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds to meet our current funding commitments. Based on our deposit retention experience and current pricing strategy, we anticipate that a significant portion of maturing time deposits will be retained.
Time deposits that are scheduled to mature in less than one year from December 31, 2024 totaled $123.9 million. Management expects that a substantial portion of the maturing time deposits will be renewed.
Time deposits that are scheduled to mature in less than one year from December 31, 2025 totaled $123.8 million. Management expects that a substantial portion of the maturing time deposits will be renewed.
The loan-to-deposit ratio at December 31, 2024 was 106.0%, as compared to 97.8% at December 31, 2023. We had $54.0 million of Federal Home Loan Bank advances and $4.8 million outstanding under the Bank Term Funding Program at December 31, 2024, compared to $40.0 million of Federal Home Loan Bank advances at December 31, 2023.
The loan-to-deposit ratio at December 31, 2025 was 106.9%, as compared to 106.0% at December 31, 2024. We had $54.0 million of Federal Home Loan Bank advances at December 31, 2025, compared to $54.0 million of Federal Home Loan Bank advances and $4.8 million outstanding under the Bank Term Funding Program at December 31, 2024.
Such commitments are subject to the same credit policies and approval process according to loans we make. At December 31, 2024, we had outstanding commitments to originate loans of $91.2 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 according to loans we make. At December 31, 2025, we had outstanding commitments to originate loans of $72.0 million. We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds available to meet our current lending commitments.
After an evaluation of these factors, we recorded a provision for credit losses of $438,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a recovery for credit losses of $42,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023. Our allowance for credit losses was $8.5 million at December 31, 2024 compared to $8.9 million at December 31, 2023.
After an evaluation of these factors, we recorded a provision for credit losses of $125,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $438,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024. Our allowance for credit losses was $9.0 million at December 31, 2025 compared to $8.5 million at December 31, 2024.
Our net interest margin was 3.54% for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 3.35% for the year ended December 31, 2023. Provisions for Credit Losses.
Our net interest margin was 3.59% for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to 3.54% for the year ended December 31, 2024. Provisions for Credit Losses.
We also have the ability to borrow from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta. At December 31, 2024, we had a $40.0 million line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta with $54.0 million in borrowings and a $12.5 million letter of credit outstanding which is used to collateralize public deposits.
We also have the ability to borrow from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta. At December 31, 2025, we had a $50.6 million line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta with $54.0 million in borrowings and a $13.0 million letter of credit outstanding which is used to collateralize public deposits.
In addition, at December 31, 2024, we had a $32.5 million in unsecured federal funds lines of credit. Nothing was outstanding on these lines of credit at December 31, 2024. We also have a line of $65.1 million with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Discount Window (the "Discount Window") secured by $84.0 million in loans.
In addition, at December 31, 2025, we had a $32.5 million in unsecured federal funds lines of credit. Nothing was outstanding on these lines of credit at December 31, 2025. We also have a line of $56.7 million with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Discount Window (the "Discount Window") secured by $77.0 million in loans.
Income Tax Expense. We recorded income tax expense of $1.5 million and $1.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. The decrease in income tax expense was due to decreased income before income taxes in 2024. Management of Market Risk General .
Income Tax Expense. We recorded income tax expense of $2.9 million and $1.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. The increase in income tax expense was due to increased income before income taxes in 2025. Management of Market Risk General .
The company utilizes the Sources and Uses of Liquidity Analysis as its primarily liquidity test to assess its ability to meet short-term and long-term funding needs on at least a monthly basis and more often when needed.
We use a sources and uses of liquidity analysis as our primarily liquidity test to assess our ability to meet short-term and long-term funding needs on at least a monthly basis and more often when needed.
Interest income on securities available for sale and held to maturity decreased $54,000 to $3.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $3.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Interest income on securities available for sale and held to maturity decreased $971,000 to $2.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $3.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The increase was due to a $5.9 million increase in interest income on loans, and a $123,000 increase in income on investment securities, offset by a $777,000 decrease in interest income on interest-earning deposits.
The increase was due to a $3.5 million increase in interest income on loans and a $467,000 increase in interest income on interest-earning deposits, offset by a $958,000 decrease in income on investment securities.
In addition, construction loans increased $19.9 million, or 41.8% to $67.6 million at December 31, 2024 from $47.7 million at December 31, 2023, as we have seen continued success with our strategic initiative to increase construction lending to continue to diversify our loan portfolio .
In addition, construction loans increased $5.0 million, or 7.4% to $72.6 million at December 31, 2025 from $67.6 million at December 31, 2024, as we have seen continued success with our strategic initiative to increase construction lending to continue to diversify our loan portfolio .
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 short-term investments including interest-bearing demand deposits.
No amount was outstanding on the Discount Window line at December 31, 2025. 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 short-term investments including interest-bearing demand deposits.
Interest expense on deposits increased $2.4 million, or 16.8%, to $16.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $14.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. We recorded increases in interest expense on all deposits products, except savings accounts.
Interest expense on deposits increased $1.3 million, or 8.1%, to $17.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $16.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. We recorded increases in interest expense on all deposits products, except interest bearing checking accounts.
Noninterest expenses increased $2.4 million, or 11.5%, to $23.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, from $21.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Income tax expense decreased $399,000, or 20.6%, to $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Noninterest expenses decreased $2.1 million, or 8.7%, to $21.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, from $23.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Income tax expense increased $1.4 million, or 88.5%, to $2.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Interest income on interest-earning deposits and federal funds decreased $777,000 to $2.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Interest income on interest-earning deposits and federal funds increased $467,000 to $2.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $2.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Interest expense increased $3.3 million, or 21.3%, to $18.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $15.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, due to increases in interest expense on deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings.
Interest expense increased $1.1 million, or 5.7%, to $19.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $18.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, due to increases in interest expense on deposits offset by decreases Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings.
Interest income increased $5.3 million, or 12.3%, to $48.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $42.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Our average yield on loans increased 64 basis points to 6.01% for the year ended December 31, 2024 from 5.37% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Interest income increased $3.0 million, or 6.3%, to $51.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $48.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Our average yield on loans increased 15 basis points to 6.16% for the year ended December 31, 2025 from 6.01% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Interest expense on certificates of deposit increased $1.1 million, or 13.9%, to $9.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $8.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Interest expense on certificates of deposit increased $674,000, or 7.4%, to $9.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $9.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Interest expense increased $3.3 million, or 21.3%, to $18.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $15.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, due to increases in all interest expense categories.
Interest expense increased $1.1 million, or 5.7%, to $19.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $18.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, due to increases in nearly all interest expense categories.
Our average balance of securities decreased $2.7 million, or 3.2%, to $80.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $82.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The average rate earned on securities available for sale and held to maturity increased eight basis points during 2024, to 4.73% from 4.65%.
Our average balance of securities decreased $17.8 million, or 22.2%, to $62.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $80.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The average rate earned on securities available for sale and held to maturity decreased 20 basis points during 2025, to 4.53% from 4.73%.
Interest income increased $5.3 million, or 12.3%, to $48.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $42.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Interest income increased $3.0 million, or 6.3%, to $51.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $48.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
One-to-four family residential real estate loans increased $492,000, or 0.9%, to $54.1 million at December 31, 2024 from $53.7 million at December 31, 2023. Commercial and industrial loans increased $7.7 million, or 5.5%, to $148.2 million at December 31, 2024 from $140.4 million at December 31, 2023 .
One-to-four family residential real estate loans decreased $6.2 million, or 11.4%, to $48.0 million at December 31, 2025 from $54.1 million at December 31, 2024. Commercial and industrial loans decreased $1.7 million, or 1.1%, to $146.5 million at December 31, 2025 from $148.2 million at December 31, 2024.
Our average interest-earning assets increased by $11.6 million, or 1.4%, to $822.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $811.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, while our net interest rate spread increased by 9 basis points to 2.59% for the year ended December 31, 2024 from 2.50% for the year ended December 31, 2023, reflecting a 57 basis point increase in the average rate earned on interest-earning assets offset by an increase of 48 basis points in the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
Our average interest-earning assets increased by $45.2 million, or 5.5%, to $868.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $822.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, while our net interest rate spread increased by 16 basis points to 2.75% for the year ended December 31, 2025 from 2.59% for the year ended December 31, 2024, reflecting a five basis point increase in the average rate earned on interest-earning assets and a decrease of 11 basis points in the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
Net income decreased $1.0 million, or 15.6%, to $5.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $6.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Increases in interest expense and noninterest expense and a decrease in noninterest income were offset by increases in interest income. Interest Income.
Net income increased $2.9 million, or 53.1%, to $8.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $5.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. An increase in net interest income and a decrease in noninterest expense were offset by a decrease in noninterest income. Interest Income.
Overview Total assets increased $23.6 million, or 2.8%, to $866.8 million at December 31, 2024 from $843.3 million at December 31, 2023. The increase was due primarily to an increase in net loans ($54.7 million, or 8.4%), offset by decreases in cash and cash equivalents ($8.6 million, or 17.2%) and investments (available-for-sale, held-to-maturity, and other) ($18.2 million or 20.7%).
Overview Total assets increased $14.9 million, or 1.7%, to $881.7 million at December 31, 2025 from $866.8 million at December 31, 2024. The increase was due primarily to increases in net loans ($28.6 million, or 4.0%), and in cash and cash equivalents ($12.4 million, or 30.0%) and offset by decreases in investments (available-for-sale, held-to-maturity, and other) ($25.0 million or 35.7%).
Net cash provided by financing activities, which consists primarily of activity in deposit accounts and proceeds from or repayments of borrowings, was $17.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $44.0 for the year ended December 31, 2023. We are committed to maintaining a strong liquidity position.
Net cash provided by financing activities, which consists primarily of activity in deposit accounts and proceeds from or repayments of borrowings, and equity transactions such as stock repurchase and dividends paid was $2.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $17.9 for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending, and investing activities during any given period. Our cash flows are comprised of three primary classifications: cash flows from operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities.
The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending, and investing activities during any given period. Our cash flows are comprised of three primary classifications: cash flows from operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities. Net cash provided by operating activities was $11.6 million and $6.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
To the best of our knowledge, we have recorded all credit losses that are both probable and reasonable to estimate at December 31, 2024. However, future changes in the factors described above, including, but not limited to, actual loss experience with respect to our loan portfolio, could result in material increases in our provision for credit losses.
However, future changes in the factors described above, including, but not limited to, actual loss experience with respect to our loan portfolio, could result in material increases in our provision for credit losses.
We also recognized increases in interest expense on money market accounts ($1.2 million, or 34.4%), as increases in market interest rates increased the rates we paid on these types of deposits by 72 basis points to 3.24%.
We also recognized increases in interest expense on savings accounts of $479,000, or 22.9%, as increases in average balances of $14.4 million and market interest rates increased the rates we paid on these types of deposits by seven basis points to 2.93%.
Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 Total assets increased $23.6 million, or 2.8%, to $866.8 million at December 31, 2024 from $843.3 million at December 31, 2023.
Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 Total assets increased $14.9 million, or 1.7%, to $881.7 million at December 31, 2025 from $866.8 million at December 31, 2024.
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans increased $21.6 million, or 14.9%, to $166.7 million at December 31, 2024 from $145.1 million at December 31, 2023, and consumer loans increased $5.2 million, or 4.6%, to $120.6 million at December 31, 2024 from $115.3 million at December 31, 2023.
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans increased $9.9 million, or 6.0%, to $176.6 million at December 31, 2025 from $166.7 million at December 31, 2024, and consumer loans increased $15.2 million, or 12.6%, to $135.8 million at December 31, 2025 from $120.6 million at December 31, 2024.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $6.8 million and $7.9 million for the years ended December 31, 32 2024 and 2023, respectively. Net cash used in investing activities was $33.3 million and $28.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Net cash used in investing activities was $1.2 million and $33.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services. Subsequent Event On February 27, 2025, the Company declared the payment of a special cash dividend.
Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services.
The increase was due primarily to an increase in net loans ($54.7 million, or 8.4%), that was partially offset by decreases in cash and cash equivalents ($8.6 million, or 17.2%) and investments (available-for-sale, held-to-maturity, and other) ($18.2 million or 20.7%).
The increase was due primarily to increases in gross loans ($28.6 million, or 4.0%) and in cash and cash equivalents ($12.4 million, or 30.0%), offset by decreases in investments (available-for-sale, held-to-maturity, and other) ($25.0 million or 35.7%).
The average balance of interest-earning deposits decreased $15.9 million, or 24.4%, to $49.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $65.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. 29 Interest Expense.
The average balance of interest-earning deposits increased $21.2 million, or 42.9%, to $70.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $49.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. 28 Interest Expense.
Certificates of deposit increased $2.5 million, or 1.1%, to $223.4 million at December 31, 2024 from $221.0 million at December 31, 2023, money market accounts increased $10.0 million or 7.4% to $148.8 million at December 31, 2024 from $138.7 million at December 31, 2023, and savings accounts increased $1.3 million , or 1.7% to $76.1 million at December 31, 2024 from $74.8 million at December 31, 2023.
Certificates of deposit increased $1.7 million, or 0.8%, to $225.2 million at December 31, 2025 from $223.4 million at December 31, 2024, money market accounts increased $8.7 million or 5.9% to $157.4 million at December 31, 2025 from $148.8 million at December 31, 2024, interest-bearing checking increased $8.8 million or 11.9% to $82.6 million at December 31, 2025 from $73.8 million at December 31, 2024, and savings accounts increased $20.9 million, or 27.5% to $97.0 million at December 31, 2025 from $76.1 million at December 31, 2024.
Noninterest income decreased $451,000, or 18.3%, to $2.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $2.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease resulted primarily from an increase in loss on sale of securities of $385,000 partially offset by gain on sale of other real estate of $135,000. Noninterest Expenses.
Noninterest income decreased $91,000, or 4.5%, to $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $2.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease resulted primarily from a decrease in service charges on deposit accounts of $136,000 and gain on sale of other real estate of $135,000 in prior year. Noninterest Expenses.
Interest expense on borrowings increased to $2.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The average balance of borrowings increased $22.3 million to $55.1 million at December 31, 2024 compared to $32.8 million at December 31, 2023. Borrowing increases related to company's funding needs throughout the year.
Interest expense on borrowings decreased to $2.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $2.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The average balance of borrowings decreased $893,000 to $54.2 million at December 31, 2025 compared to $55.1 million at December 31, 2024.
Noninterest expenses information is as follows. 30 Year Ended December 31, Change 2024 2023 Amount Percent (Dollars in thousands) Salaries and employee benefits $ 13,126 $ 12,252 $ 874 7.1 % Occupancy 2,451 2,503 (52 ) (2.1 )% Data processing 2,087 2,025 62 3.1 % Professional fees 2,068 621 1,447 232.9 % Other 4,029 3,917 112 2.9 % Total non-interest expenses $ 23,761 $ 21,318 $ 2,443 11.5 % Noninterest expenses increased $2.4 million, or 11.5%, to $23.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, from $21.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, due to the recently terminated merger transaction.
Noninterest expenses information is as follows. 29 Year Ended December 31, Change 2025 2024 Amount Percent (Dollars in thousands) Salaries and employee benefits $ 12,904 $ 13,126 $ (222 ) (1.7 )% Occupancy 2,368 2,451 (83 ) (3.4 )% Data processing 2,203 2,087 116 5.5 % Other 4,224 6,097 (1,873 ) (30.7 )% Total non-interest expenses $ 21,699 $ 23,761 $ (2,062 ) (8.7 )% Noninterest expenses decreased $2.1 million, or 8.7%, to $21.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, from $23.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, due mainly to a decrease in other expenses, and specifically merger-related expenses.
Net Interest Income. Net interest income before provision for credit losses increased by $2.0 million, or 7.2%, to $29.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $27.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Borrowing decreases related to paying off the $4.8 million outstanding under the Bank Term Funding Program at December 31, 2024. Net Interest Income. Net interest income before provision for credit losses increased by $2.0 million, or 6.8%, to $31.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $29.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Change in Interest Rates (basis points) (1) Net Interest Income Year 1 Forecast Year 1 Change from Level (Dollars in thousands) +400 $ 29,624 (6.87 )% +200 30,801 (3.17 )% Level 31,810 — -200 31,410 (1.26 )% -400 30,076 (5.45 )% (1) Assumes an immediate uniform change in interest rates at all maturities.
Change in Interest Rates (basis points) (1) Net Interest Income Year 1 Forecast Year 1 Change from Level (Dollars in thousands) +400 $ 29,935 (8.27 )% +200 31,350 (3.93 )% Level 32,633 — -200 32,393 (0.74 )% -400 32,233 (1.23 )% (1) Assumes an immediate uniform change in interest rates at all maturities.
The allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.19% at December 31, 2024 compared to 1.35% at December 31, 2023, while the allowance for credit losses to non-performing loans was 177.9% at December 31, 2024 compared to 120.1% at December 31, 2023. We had charge-offs of $741,000 and recoveries of $91,000 during the year ended December 31, 2024.
The allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.21% at December 31, 2025 compared to 1.19% at December 31, 2024, while the allowance for credit losses to non-performing loans was 251.9% at December 31, 2025 compared to 177.9% at December 31, 2024.
No tax-equivalent yield adjustments have been made, as the effects would be immaterial. All average balances are monthly average balances. Non-accrual loans were included in the computation of average balances. The yields set forth below include the effect of deferred fees, discounts, and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or interest expense.
Average Balance Sheets The following table sets forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the years indicated. No tax-equivalent yield adjustments have been made, as the effects would be immaterial. All average balances are monthly average balances. Non-accrual loans were included in the computation of average balances.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased $8.6 million, or 17.2% to $41.4 million at December 31, 2024 from $50.0 million at December 31, 2023, due to loan funding at year end. Gross loans increased $54.2 million, or 8.2%, to $714.1 million at December 31, 2024 from $659.9 million at December 31, 2023.
Cash and cash equivalents increased $12.4 million, or 30.0% to $53.9 million at December 31, 2025 from $41.4 million at December 31, 2024, due mainly to deposit growth. Gross loans increased $28.6 million, or 4.0%, to $742.7 million at December 31, 2025 from $714.1 million at December 31, 2024.
Total deposits decreased $962,000, or 0.1%, to $673.5 million at December 31, 2024 from $674.4 million at December 31, 2023.
Total deposits increased $21.5 million, or 3.2%, to $695.0 million at December 31, 2025 from $673.5 million at December 31, 2024.
Loan fees are included in the interest income computations presented below, but such amounts were not material.
The yields set forth below include the 26 effect of deferred fees, discounts, and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or interest expense. Loan fees are included in the interest income computations presented below, but such amounts were not material.
We recognized net income of $5.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, change in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $620,000 and $1.5 million related to stock compensation and ESOP expenses. 27 Average Balance Sheets The following table sets forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the years indicated.
We recognized net income of $8.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, change in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $2.1 and $2.2 million related to stock compensation and ESOP expenses, along with $8.8 million of dividends paid, and $5.9 million in common stock repurchases.
We recorded a decrease in owner occupied commercial real estate loans of $768,000, or 0.5% to $156.9 million at December 31, 2024 from $157.7 million at December 31, 2023. Securities held-to-maturity decreased to $27.3 million at December 31, 2024, from $34.2 million at December 31, 2023, as securities were called throughout the year.
We recorded an increase in owner occupied commercial real estate loans of $6.3 million, or 4.0% to $163.2 million at December 31, 2025 from $156.9 million at December 31, 2024.
The decrease was due to increases in deposit costs, noninterest expenses, and the provision for credit loss and a decrease in noninterest income offset by an increase in interest income and a decrease in income tax expense.
Net income increased $2.9 million, or 53.1%, to $8.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $5.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was due to an increase in interest income and decreases in noninterest expense and provision for credit loss partially offset by increases in deposit costs.
Our average balance of loans increased $27.4 million, or 4.2%, to $687.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $660.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as we continued to acquire talent to assist with our strategic initiatives to both increase and diversify the loan portfolio.
Our average balance of loans increased $41.3 million, or 6.0%, to $728.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $687.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as we continued to focus our growth in commercial loans secured by real estate, indirect loans and construction.
Year Ended December 31, 2024 vs. 2023 Increase (Decrease) Due to Total Increase Volume Rate (Decrease) (In thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans $ 5,099 $ 828 $ 5,927 Investment securities held-to-maturity (78 ) 18 (60 ) Investment securities available-for-sale (116 ) 122 6 Interest-earning deposits and federal funds (802 ) 25 (777 ) Other investments 178 (1 ) 177 Total interest-earning assets 4,281 992 5,273 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing checking accounts (199 ) 376 177 Market rate checking accounts 1,046 172 1,218 Savings accounts (494 ) 347 (147 ) Certificates of deposit 977 138 1,115 Total interest-bearing deposits 1,330 1,033 2,363 FHLB advances and other borrowings 972 (30 ) 942 Total interest-bearing liabilities 2,302 1,003 3,305 Change in net interest income $ 1,979 $ (11 ) $ 1,968 Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 General.
Year Ended December 31, 2025 vs. 2024 Increase (Decrease) Due to Total Increase Volume Rate (Decrease) (In thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans $ 3,440 $ 87 $ 3,527 Investment securities held-to-maturity (687 ) (1 ) (688 ) Investment securities available-for-sale (282 ) (1 ) (283 ) Interest-earning deposits and federal funds 1,600 (1,133 ) 467 Other investments 40 (27 ) 13 Total interest-earning assets 4,111 (1,075 ) 3,036 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing checking accounts (19 ) — (19 ) Money market accounts 965 (775 ) 190 Savings accounts 477 2 479 Certificates of deposit 1,426 (752 ) 674 Total interest-bearing deposits 2,849 (1,525 ) 1,324 FHLB advances and other borrowings (208 ) (51 ) (259 ) Total interest-bearing liabilities 2,641 (1,576 ) 1,065 Change in net interest income $ 1,470 $ 501 $ 1,971 Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 General.
The growth in certificates of deposit is attributed to our enhancing liquidity through obtaining brokered deposits and the customer shift towards longer-term instruments as market interest rates have increased. These increases were offset by decreases in non-interest-bearing checking ($3.3 million , or 2.1%), and interest-bearing checking ($11.5 million or 13.5%), accounts.
The growth in savings is attributed to the opening of additional FitnessBank accounts, the timing of our rate adjustments relative to competitors, as well as an increase in the advertisement of rates. These increases were offset by decreases in non-interest-bearing checking ($18.6 million, or 12.3%).
Securities available-for-sale decreased $12.1 million to $36.5 million at December 31, 2024 from $48.6 million at December 31, 2023. The decreases in securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity related to $10.9 million in paydown of securities and sales of $8.8 million in 2024 with no purchases to offset the decreases.
Securities held-to-maturity decreased to $0 at December 31, 2025, from $27.3 million at December 31, 2024, as securities were sold, called or transferred to available-for-sale securities throughout the year. Securities available-for-sale increased $2.3 million to $38.8 million at December 31, 2025 from $36.5 million at December 31, 2024.