BaaS loan expense represents the amount paid or payable to partners for credit enhancements, fraud enhancements, and servicing CCBX loans.
BaaS loan expense represents the amount paid or payable to partners for credit enhancements, fraud enhancements, and servicing CCBX loans.
BaaS loan expense represents the amount paid or payable to partners for credit enhancements, fraud enhancements and servicing CCBX loans.
BaaS loan expense represents the amount paid or payable to partners for credit enhancements, fraud enhancements and servicing CCBX loans.
Because expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual life adjusted for estimated prepayments, determination of the life of the loan may significantly affect the ACL.
Because expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual life adjusted for estimated prepayments, determination of the life of the loan may significantly affect the ACL.
In addition, the Company incorporates a reasonable and supportable forecast. • CCBX Portfolio: The Bank calculates the ACL on loans on an aggregate basis based on each partner and product level, segmenting the risk inherent in the CCBX portfolio based on qualitative and quantitative trends in the portfolio.
In addition, the Company incorporates a reasonable and supportable forecast. • CCBX Portfolio: The Bank calculates the ACL on loans on an aggregate basis based on each partner and product level, segmenting the risk inherent in the CCBX portfolio based on qualitative and quantitative trends in the portfolio.
Also included in the ACL are qualitative reserves to cover losses that are expected, but in the Company’s assessment may not be adequately represented in the quantitative method. For example, factors that the Company considers include environmental business conditions, borrower’s financial condition, credit rating and the volume and severity of past due loans and nonaccrual loans.
Also included in the ACL are qualitative reserves to cover losses that are expected, but in the Company’s assessment may not be adequately represented in the quantitative method. For example, factors that the Company considers include environmental business conditions, borrower’s financial condition, credit rating and the volume and severity of past due loans and nonaccrual loans.
The board of directors adopted a policy requiring management take various actions, in its discretion, to return the liquidity ratio 10% or greater within 10 business days of the liquidity ratio being below 10% before the Bank’s liquidity contingency funding plan would be invoked.
The board of directors adopted a policy requiring management take various actions, in its discretion, to return the liquidity ratio to 10% or greater within 10 business days of the liquidity ratio being below 10% before the Bank’s liquidity contingency funding plan would be invoked.
When the provision for credit losses - loans and provision for unfunded commitments is recorded, a credit enhancement asset is also recorded on the balance sheet through noninterest income (BaaS credit enhancements) in recognition of the CCBX partner legal commitment to indemnify or reimburse losses.
When the provision for credit losses - loans and provision for unfunded commitments is recorded, a credit enhancement asset is also recorded on the balance sheet through noninterest income (BaaS credit enhancements) in recognition of the CCBX partner legal commitment to indemnify or reimburse losses.
The credit enhancement asset is relieved as credit enhancement payments and recoveries are received from the CCBX partner or taken from the partner's cash reserve account. Agreements with our CCBX partners also provide protection to the Bank from fraud by indemnifying or reimbursing incurred fraud losses. BaaS fraud includes noncredit fraud losses on loans and deposits originated through partners.
The credit enhancement asset is relieved as credit enhancement payments and recoveries are received from the CCBX partner or taken from the partner's cash reserve account. Agreements with our CCBX partners also provide protection to the Bank from fraud by indemnifying or reimbursing incurred fraud losses. BaaS fraud includes noncredit fraud losses on loans and deposits originated through partners.
Deposits We offer a variety of deposit products that have a wide range of interest rates and terms, including demand, money market, savings, and time accounts as well as IntraFi network sweep deposits. Sweep deposits enable us to provide an FDIC insured deposit option to customers that have balances in excess of the FDIC insurance limit.
Deposits We offer a variety of deposit products that have a wide range of interest rates and terms, including demand, money market, savings, and time accounts as well as network sweep deposits. Sweep deposits enable us to provide an FDIC insured deposit option to customers that have balances in excess of the FDIC insurance limit.
As of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, Federal Reserve borrowings against our line of credit totaled zero. Additional loans were pledged during 2023 to significantly increase the borrowing capacity of the Bank in the event of a liquidity crisis. Federal Home Loan Bank Advances.
As of December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, Federal Reserve borrowings against our line of credit totaled zero. Additional loans were pledged during 2023 to significantly increase the borrowing capacity of the Bank in the event of a liquidity crisis. Federal Home Loan Bank Advances.
These consumer loans are reported out as substandard loans, 90+ days past due and still accruing. As a result of the type of loans (primarily consumer loans) originated through our CCBX partners, we anticipate that balances 90 days past due or more and still accruing will increase as those loans grow.
These consumer loans are reported as substandard loans, 90+ days past due and still accruing. As a result of the type of loans (primarily consumer loans) originated through our CCBX partners, we anticipate that balances 90 days past due or more and still accruing will increase as those loans grow.
In accordance with accounting guidance, we estimate and record a provision for probable losses for these CCBX loans. When the provision for credit losses - loans and provision for unfunded commitments is recorded, a credit enhancement asset is also recorded on the balance sheet through noninterest income (BaaS credit enhancement).
In accordance with accounting guidance, we estimate and record a provision for probable losses for CCBX loans. When the provision for credit losses - loans and provision for unfunded commitments is recorded, a credit enhancement asset is also recorded on the balance sheet through noninterest income (BaaS credit enhancement).
Our CCBX segment provides BaaS offerings that enable our broker dealer and digital financial service providers to offer their customers banking services. In exchange for providing these services, we earn fixed fees, volume-based fees and reimbursement of costs depending on the program agreement. Servicing and other BaaS fees are typically higher with new partners who have minimum contractual fees.
Our CCBX segment provides BaaS offerings that enable our digital financial service providers to offer their customers banking services. In exchange for providing these services, we earn fixed fees, volume-based fees and reimbursement of costs depending on the program agreement. Servicing and other BaaS fees are typically higher with new partners who have minimum contractual fees.
Recent Pronouncements For a discussion of the expected impact of accounting pronouncements recently adopted and accounting pronouncements recently issued but not yet adopted by us as of December 31, 2024, see “ Note 2 – Recent Accounting Standards ” in the accompanying notes to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Recent Pronouncements For a discussion of the expected impact of accounting pronouncements recently adopted and accounting pronouncements recently issued but not yet adopted by us as of December 31, 2025, see “ Note 2 – Recent Accounting Standards ” in the accompanying notes to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
GAAP requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering changes in the relative value of money over time due to inflation or recession. 120 Table of Contents Unlike many industrial companies, substantially all of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature.
GAAP requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering changes in the relative value of money over time due to inflation or recession. 112 Table of Contents Unlike many industrial companies, substantially all of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature.
Results of Operations The following discussion is intended to assist in understanding the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024. The information contained in this section should be read together with the December 31, 2024 audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes included in Item 8.
Results of Operations The following discussion is intended to assist in understanding the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025. The information contained in this section should be read together with the December 31, 2025 audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes included in Item 8.
Adequate cash levels are generated through profitability, repayments from loans and securities, deposit gathering activity, access to borrowing sources and periodic loan sales. 114 Table of Contents Selected Financial Information The following table shows the Company’s key performance ratios for the periods indicated.
Adequate cash levels are generated through profitability, repayments from loans and securities, deposit gathering activity, access to borrowing sources and periodic loan sales. 106 Table of Contents Selected Financial Information The following table shows the Company’s key performance ratios for the periods indicated.
The contractual maturity of a mortgage-backed security is the date at which the last underlying mortgage matures. As of December 31, 2024 More than Ten Years Total (dollars in thousands) Carrying Value Weighted Average Yield Carrying Value Weighted Average Yield Securities available-for-sale: U.S.
The contractual maturity of a mortgage-backed security is the date at which the last underlying mortgage matures. As of December 31, 2025 More than Ten Years Total (dollars in thousands) Carrying Value Weighted Average Yield Carrying Value Weighted Average Yield Securities available-for-sale: U.S.
Agreements with our CCBX partners provide for a credit enhancement which protects the Bank 96 Table of Contents by indemnifying or reimbursing incurred losses. Under the agreement, the CCBX partner will indemnify or reimburse the Bank for its loss/charge-off on these loans.
Agreements with our CCBX partners provide for a credit enhancement which protects the Bank 88 Table of Contents by indemnifying or reimbursing incurred losses. Under the agreement, the CCBX partner will indemnify or reimburse the Bank for its loss/charge-off on these loans.
We actively seek commercial real estate loans in our markets and our lenders are experienced in competing for these loans and managing these relationships. 89 Table of Contents We make commercial mortgage loans collateralized by owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied real estate, as well as multi-family residential loans.
We actively seek commercial real estate loans in our markets and our lenders are experienced in competing for these loans and managing these relationships. 81 Table of Contents We make commercial mortgage loans collateralized by owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied real estate, as well as multi-family residential loans.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we did not own securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, for which aggregate adjusted cost exceeded 10.0% of consolidated shareholders’ equity.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, we did not own securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, for which aggregate adjusted cost exceeded 10.0% of consolidated shareholders’ equity.
Incurred losses are recorded in the allowance for credit losses, the credit enhancement asset is relieved when credit enhancement recoveries are received from the CCBX partner. Many agreements with our CCBX partners also provide protection to the Bank from fraud by absorbing incurred fraud losses.
Incurred losses are recorded in the allowance for credit losses, and the credit enhancement asset is relieved when credit enhancement payments and recoveries are received from the CCBX partner. Many agreements with our CCBX partners also provide protection to the Bank from fraud by absorbing incurred fraud losses.
However, total exposure on CCBX loans is subject to portfolio and partner maximum limits and adjusted for those limits, unused commitments are limited to $750.8 million . See " Material Cash Requirements and Capital Resources " for maximum limits on CCBX loans by category.
However, total exposure on CCBX loans is subject to portfolio and partner maximum limits and adjusted for those limits, unused commitments are limited to $560.8 million . See " Material Cash Requirements and Capital Resources " for maximum limits on CCBX loans by category.
Noninterest expense also includes operational expenses, such as legal and professional expenses, data processing and software licenses, occupancy, point of sale expense, FDIC assessment, director and staff expenses, excise taxes, marketing and other expenses.
Noninterest expense also includes operational expenses, such as legal and professional expenses, data processing and software licenses, occupancy, point of sale expenses, FDIC assessments, director and staff expenses, excise taxes, marketing and other expenses.
As described above, CCBX loans have a higher level of expected losses than our community bank loans, which is reflected in the factors for the allowance for credit losses. Agreements with our CCBX partners provide for a credit enhancement provided by the partner which protects the Bank by indemnifying or reimbursing incurred losses.
As described above, CCBX loans have a higher level of expected losses than our community bank loans, which is reflected in the factors for the allowance for credit losses. 89 Table of Contents Agreements with our CCBX partners provide for a credit enhancement provided by the partner which protects the Bank by indemnifying or reimbursing incurred losses.
Since commitments associated with commitments to extend credit and letters of credit may expire unused, the amounts shown do not necessarily reflect the actual future cash funding requirements. As of December 31, 2024 we had $1.96 billion in commitments to extend credit, compared to $2.34 billion as of December 31, 2023.
Since commitments associated with commitments to extend credit and letters of credit may expire unused, the amounts shown do not necessarily reflect the actual future cash funding requirements. As of December 31, 2025 we had $2.31 billion in commitments to extend credit, compared to $1.96 billion as of December 31, 2024.
Item 1. Business - Concentrations of Credit Risk section. If our partners are unable to fulfill their 57 Table of Contents contracted obligations then the Bank would be exposed to additional credit losses as a result of this counterparty risk. Management regularly evaluates and manages this counterparty risk.
Item 1. Business - Concentrations of Credit Risk section. If our partners are unable to fulfill their contracted obligations then the Bank would be exposed to additional credit losses as a result of this counterparty risk. Management regularly evaluates and manages this counterparty risk.
Fraud losses are recorded when incurred as losses in noninterest expense, and the enhancement received from the CCBX partner is recorded in noninterest income, resulting in a net impact of zero to the income statement. 97 Table of Contents The credit enhancement asset is an amount due from CCBX partners related to losses in the loan portfolio.
Fraud losses are recorded when incurred as losses in noninterest expense, and the enhancement received from the CCBX partner is recorded in noninterest income, resulting in a net impact of zero to the income statement. The credit enhancement asset is an amount due from CCBX partners related to losses in the loan portfolio.
The most directly comparable GAAP measure is net interest income. 117 Table of Contents Net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense is a non-GAAP measure that includes the impact of BaaS loan expense on net interest rate margin. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is net interest margin.
The most directly comparable GAAP measure is net interest income. 109 Table of Contents Net interest margin, net of BaaS loan expense is a non-GAAP measure that includes the impact of BaaS loan expense on net interest rate margin. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is net interest margin.
Because performance obligations are satisfied as services are rendered and the transaction prices are fixed, there is little judgment involved in applying Topic 606 that significantly affects the determination of the amount and timing of revenue from contracts with customers.
Because performance obligations are satisfied as services are 57 Table of Contents rendered and the transaction prices are fixed, there is little judgment involved in applying Topic 606 that significantly affects the determination of the amount and timing of revenue from contracts with customers.
As our CCBX activities grow, and we invest more in technology we expect some continued growth in number of employees to support these lines of business but we are also working to automate our processes to reduce and/or slow future growth in hiring.
As our CCBX activities grow and we invest more in technology, we expect some continued growth in number of employees to support these lines of business but are also working to automate our processes to reduce and/or slow future growth in hiring. Legal and Professional Expenses .
We have seen competitors increase rates on time deposits, and we have not globally matched their rates in response as we focus on growing and retaining less costly core deposits. The following table sets forth deposit balances at the dates indicated.
We have seen competitors increase rates on time deposits, and have not globally matched their rates in response as we focus on growing and retaining less costly core deposits. 96 Table of Contents The following table sets forth deposit balances at the dates indicated.
ALCO meets regularly to review, among other things, the sensitivity of assets and liabilities to interest rate changes, the book and market values of assets and liabilities, unrealized gains and losses, purchase and sale activities, commitments to originate loans and the maturities of investments and borrowings.
ALCO meets 110 Table of Contents regularly to review, among other things, the sensitivity of assets and liabilities to interest rate changes, the book and market values of assets and liabilities, unrealized gains and losses, purchase and sale activities, commitments to originate loans and the maturities of investments and borrowings.
The recording of BaaS income and expense is dependent upon the contractual agreement with each partner, however in accordance with accounting guidance the recording of certain components of BaaS income are consistent across agreements. Agreements with many of our CCBX partners provide for a credit enhancement which protects the Bank by absorbing incurred losses.
The recording of BaaS income and expense is in accordance with accounting guidance, and is dependent upon the contractual agreement with each partner with certain components of BaaS income being consistent across agreements. Agreements with many of our CCBX partners provide for a credit enhancement which protects the Bank by absorbing incurred credit and fraud losses.
The amount of collateral obtained, if considered necessary by us, upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. As of December 31, 2024, $1.30 billion in commitments to extend credit are unconditionally cancelable, compared to $1.63 billion at December 31, 2023. The increase in unconditionally cancelable commitments is attributed to growth in CCBX loans.
The amount of collateral obtained, if considered necessary by us, upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. As of December 31, 2025, $1.42 billion in commitments to extend credit are unconditionally cancelable, compared to $1.30 billion at December 31, 2024. The increase in unconditionally cancelable commitments is attributed to growth in CCBX loans.
Actual results could differ from these judgments and estimates under different conditions, resulting in a change that could have a material impact on the carrying values of our assets and liabilities and our results of operations.
Actual results could differ from these judgments and estimates under different conditions, resulting in a change that could have a material impact on the carrying values of our assets and liabilities and our results of 56 Table of Contents operations.
Gross proceeds from the offering of $98.0 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses, will be used for general corporate purposes, including, without limitation, to support investment opportunities and the Bank’s growth.
Gross proceeds from the offering of $98.0 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses, is used for general corporate purposes, including, without limitation, to support investment opportunities and the Bank’s growth.
Beginning with rate adjustments subsequent to June 30, 2023, the rate is based off three-month CME Term SOFR plus a spread adjustment of 0.26% and margin of 2.10%. The effective rate as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, was 6.72% and 7.75%, respectively.
Beginning with rate adjustments subsequent to June 30, 2023, the rate is based off three-month CME Term SOFR plus a spread adjustment of 0.26% and margin of 2.10%. The effective rate as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, was 6.08% and 6.72%, respectively.
In determining the 118 Table of Contents appropriate level of interest rate risk, ALCO considers the impact on earnings and capital on the current outlook on interest rates, potential changes in interest rates, regional economies, liquidity, business strategies and other factors.
In determining the appropriate level of interest rate risk, ALCO considers the impact on earnings and capital on the current outlook on interest rates, potential changes in interest rates, regional economies, liquidity, business strategies and other factors.
Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. The Company is subject to various state taxes that are assessed as CCBX activities and employees expand into other states, which has increased the overall tax rate used in calculating the provision for income taxes in the current and future periods.
Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. The Company is subject to various state taxes that are assessed as CCBX activities and employees expand into new states, which increases the overall tax rate used in calculating the provision for income taxes in the current and future periods.
Federal Reserve Bank Line of Credit. The Federal Reserve allows us to borrow against our line of credit through a borrower in custody agreement utilizing the discount window, which is collateralized by certain loans. As of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, total borrowing capacity of $468.7 million and $435.5 million, respectively, was available under this arrangement.
Federal Reserve Bank Line of Credit. The Federal Reserve allows us to borrow against our line of credit through a borrower in custody agreement utilizing the discount window, which is collateralized by certain loans. As of December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, total borrowing capacity of $416.7 million and $468.7 million, respectively, was available under this arrangement.
New loans are being booked with enhanced credit standards, which typically results in a lower interest rate than some of the higher risk loans that have paid off or that we have chosen to sell. CCBX consumer loans totaled $1.19 billion as of December 31, 2024, compared to $811.9 million at December 31, 2023.
New loans are being booked with enhanced credit standards, which typically results in a lower interest rate than some of the higher risk loans that have paid off or that we have chosen to sell. CCBX consumer loans totaled $1.31 billion as of December 31, 2025, compared to $1.19 billion at December 31, 2024.
Our community bank consumer and other loans totaled $13.5 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to $1.6 million at December 31, 2023 and are comprised of personal lines of credit, automobile, boat, and recreational vehicle loans, and secured term loans. Contractual Maturity Ranges .
Our community bank consumer and other loans totaled $14.1 million as of December 31, 2025, compared to $13.5 million at December 31, 2024 and are comprised of personal lines of credit, automobile, boat, and recreational vehicle loans, and secured term loans. Contractual Maturity Ranges .
Additional loans were pledged during 2023 to significantly increase the borrowing capacity of the Bank in the event of a liquidity crisis. The Bank had the ability and capacity to borrow up to $642.1 million from FHLB and the FRB discount window at December 31, 2024.
Additional loans were pledged during 2023 to significantly increase the borrowing capacity of the Bank in the event of a liquidity crisis. The Bank had the ability and capacity to borrow up to $642.2 million from FHLB and the FRB discount window at December 31, 2025.
If a mutually agreeable funding plan is not achieved then the Bank could declare the agreement in default, take over servicing and cease paying the partner for servicing the loan and providing credit enhancements. The Bank would evaluate any remaining credit enhancement asset from the CCBX partner in the event the partner failed to determine if a write-off is appropriate.
If a mutually agreeable funding plan is not agreed to, the Bank could declare the agreement in default, take over servicing and cease paying the partner for servicing the loan and providing credit enhancements. The Bank would evaluate any remaining credit enhancement asset from the CCBX partner in the event the partner defaulted to determine if a write-off is appropriate.
Agreements with our CCBX partners provide for a credit enhancement provided by the partner which protects the Bank by indemnifying or reimbursing incurred losses. CCBX partners bear most of the responsibility for credit losses incurred which consequently gives them vested interests in the performance of the portfolio.
Agreements with our CCBX partners provide for a credit enhancement which protects the Bank by indemnifying or reimbursing incurred losses. CCBX partners bear most of the responsibility for credit losses incurred which consequently gives them a vested interest in the performance of the portfolio.
A total of $50.0 million of those proceeds were contributed to the Bank in 2024, and the balance of the amount was retained in cash at the Company level. The Company currently holds $47.7 million in cash for debt servicing and operating purposes.
A total of $50.0 million of those proceeds were contributed to the Bank in 2024, and the balance of the amount was retained in cash at the Company level. The Company currently holds $42.3 million in cash for debt servicing and operating purposes.
Government agency securities. As of December 31, 2024, we did not hold any Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac preferred stock, collateralized debt obligations, collateralized loan obligations, structured investment vehicles, private label collateralized mortgage obligations, subprime, or second lien elements in our investment portfolio.
Agency collateralized mortgage obligations are U.S. Government agency securities. As of December 31, 2025, we did not hold any Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac preferred stock, collateralized debt obligations, collateralized loan obligations, structured investment vehicles, private label collateralized mortgage obligations, subprime, or second lien elements in our investment portfolio.
As of December 31, 2024, we held $20.1 million in purchased commercial real estate loans, compared to $43.0 million at December 31, 2023. Our credit administration team has substantial experience in underwriting, managing, monitoring and working out commercial real estate loans, and remains diligent in communicating and proactively working with borrowers to help mitigate potential credit deterioration.
As of December 31, 2025, we held $15.5 million in purchased commercial real estate loans, compared to $20.1 million at December 31, 2024. Our credit administration team has substantial experience in underwriting, managing, monitoring and working out commercial real estate loans, and remains diligent in communicating and proactively working with borrowers to help mitigate potential credit deterioration.
Restricted equity securities totaled $7.3 million as of December 31, 2024 and $6.8 million as of December 31, 2023 The increase was attributable to the amount of FHLB stock that we are required to hold. Federal Reserve and FHLB stock are carried at par and do not have a readily determinable fair value.
Restricted equity securities totaled $9.2 million as of December 31, 2025 and $7.3 million as of December 31, 2024 The increase was attributable to the amount of FHLB stock that we are required to hold. Federal Reserve and FHLB stock are carried at par and do not have a readily determinable fair value.
Net charge-offs to average loans for the community bank segment have remained consistently low and were 0.03% and 0.00% for the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
Net charge-offs to average loans for the community bank segment have remained consistently low and was 0.00% and 0.03% for the year ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
This method will be applied until the investments do not qualify for the measurement election 101 Table of Contents (e.g., if the investment has a readily determinable fair value).
This method will be applied until the investments do not qualify for the measurement election (e.g., if the investment has a readily determinable fair value).
CCBX consumer loans include cash secured and unsecured consumer loans, loan products designed to help consumers build credit, lines of credit, credit cards, other loans and overdrafts. Consumer credit cards are open-ended and have interest rates ranging from 7.75% to the maximum rate allowable by state.
CCBX consumer loans include cash secured and unsecured consumer loans, loan products designed to help consumers build credit, lines of credit, credit cards, other loans and overdrafts. Consumer credit cards are open-ended and have interest rates ranging from a promotional rate of 0.00% to the maximum rate allowable by state.
The FHLB allows us to borrow against our line of credit, which is collateralized by certain loans. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had borrowing capacity of $173.3 million and $204.6 million, respectively, with the FHLB. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, FHLB advances totaled zero.
The FHLB allows us to borrow against our line of credit, which is collateralized by certain loans. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had borrowing capacity of $225.4 million and $173.3 million, respectively, with the FHLB. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, FHLB advances totaled zero.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Operations—Financial Condition—Allowance for Credit Losses.” 69 Table of Contents The economic environment is continuously changing, due to the pace of economic growth, inflation, changing interest rates, unemployment, global unrest, the war in Ukraine, conflicts in the Middle East, the political environment, natural disasters, and trade issues that may impact the provision and therefore the allowance.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Operations—Financial Condition—Allowance for Credit Losses.” The macro economic environment is continuously changing, primarily due to the pace of economic growth, inflation, changing interest rates, global trade tensions, tariffs, unemployment, global unrest, the war in Ukraine, conflicts in the Middle East, political uncertainty, natural disasters, and trade issues that may impact the provision and therefore the allowance.
We believe we have ample liquidity resources to fund future growth and meet other cash needs as necessary and are closely monitoring liquidity in this uncertain economic environment. The Company has pledged loans and securities totaling $957.9 million and $1.03 billion at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, for borrowing lines at the FHLB and FRB.
We believe we have ample liquidity resources to fund future growth and meet other cash needs as necessary and are closely monitoring liquidity in this uncertain macro economic environment. The Company has pledged loans and securities totaling $939.8 million and $957.9 million at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, for borrowing lines at the FHLB and FRB.
Included in total deposits is $414.0 million in IntraFi network interest bearing demand and money market sweep accounts as of December 31, 2024, which provides our customers with fully insured deposits through a sweep and exchange of deposits with other financial institutions.
Included in total deposits is $460.3 million in IntraFi network interest bearing demand and money market sweep accounts as of December 31, 2025, which provides our customers with fully insured deposits through a sweep and exchange of deposits with other financial institutions.
In addition, the Company maintains an effective registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission which allows the Company to raise additional capital in an amount up to $102.0 million. The Company raised $98.0 million in December 2024 and $34.5 million in December 2021.
In addition, the Company maintains an effective registration statement on 102 Table of Contents Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission which allows the Company to raise additional capital in an amount up to $102.0 million. The Company raised $98.0 million in December 2024.
The Company will reassess at each reporting period whether the equity investments without a readily determinable fair value qualifies to be measured at cost minus impairment. • The Company had a $2.2 million equity interest in a specialized bank technology company as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 . • The Company had a $350,000 equity interest in a technology company as of the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. • The Company had a $47,000 and $50,000 equity interest in a technology company as of the years ended December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively.
The Company will reassess at each reporting period whether the equity investments without a readily determinable fair value qualifies to be measured at cost minus impairment. • The Company had a $1.8 million and $2.2 million equity interest in a specialized bank technology company as of the quarters ended December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively. • The Company had a $350,000 equity interest in a technology company as of the quarters ended December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024. • The Company had a $42,000 and $47,000 equity interest in a technology company as of the quarters ended December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively.
Agency collateralized mortgage obligations $ 37 3.091 % $ 37 3.091 % Total available-for-sale 37 3.091 % 37 3.091 % Securities held to maturity: U.S.
Agency collateralized mortgage obligations $ 30 3.268 % $ 30 3.268 % Total available-for-sale 30 3.268 % 30 3.091 % Securities held to maturity: U.S.
Although agreements with our CCBX partners provide for credit enhancements that provide protection to the Bank from credit and fraud losses by indemnifying or reimbursing incurred credit and fraud losses, if our partner is unable to fulfill their contracted obligations then the Bank would be exposed to additional loan and deposit losses if the cash flows on the loans were not sufficient to fund the reimbursement of loan losses, as a result of this counterparty risk.
Although agreements with our CCBX partners provide for credit enhancements that provide protection to the Bank from credit and fraud losses, if our partner is unable to fulfill their contractual obligation and if the cash flows on the loans were not sufficient to fund the reimbursement of loan losses, then the Bank would be exposed to additional loan and deposit losses as a result of this counterparty risk.
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Return on average assets 1.15 % 1.28 % 1.38 % 1.24 % 0.98 % Return on average equity 14.11 % 16.41 % 18.24 % 17.24 % 11.44 % Yield on earnings assets 10.44 % 9.61 % 6.68 % 3.90 % 4.21 % Yield on loans receivable 11.20 % 10.36 % 8.12 % 4.86 % 4.64 % Cost of funds 3.49 % 2.91 % 0.75 % 0.18 % 0.40 % Cost of deposits 3.46 % 2.87 % 0.71 % 0.12 % 0.35 % Net interest margin 7.18 % 6.88 % 5.97 % 3.73 % 3.83 % Noninterest expense to average assets 6.28 % 5.61 % 5.65 % 2.90 % 2.47 % Noninterest income to average assets 7.86 % 5.88 % 4.23 % 1.29 % 0.53 % Efficiency ratio 42.38 % 44.66 % 56.26 % 58.82 % 58.14 % Loans receivable to deposits (1) 97.8 % 89.9 % 93.2 % 73.7 % 108.9 % (1) Including loans held for sale CCBX – BaaS Reporting Information During the twelve months ended months ended December 31, 2024, $62.1 million was recognized in noninterest income BaaS credit enhancements related to the establishment of a credit enhancement asset for credit losses indemnified by our strategic partners and reserved for unfunded commitments for CCBX partner loans and deposits.
Year Ended December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 Return on average assets 1.05 % 1.15 % 1.28 % 1.38 % 1.24 % Return on average equity 10.17 % 14.11 % 16.41 % 18.24 % 17.24 % Yield on earnings assets 9.89 % 10.44 % 9.61 % 6.68 % 3.90 % Yield on loans receivable 11.00 % 11.20 % 10.36 % 8.12 % 4.86 % Cost of funds 3.02 % 3.49 % 2.91 % 0.75 % 0.18 % Cost of deposits 2.99 % 3.46 % 2.87 % 0.71 % 0.12 % Net interest margin 7.14 % 7.18 % 6.88 % 5.97 % 3.73 % Noninterest expense to average assets 6.43 % 6.28 % 5.61 % 5.65 % 2.90 % Noninterest income to average assets 5.18 % 7.86 % 5.88 % 4.23 % 1.29 % Efficiency ratio 53.13 % 42.38 % 44.66 % 56.26 % 58.82 % Loans receivable to deposits (1) 92.2 % 97.8 % 89.9 % 93.2 % 73.7 % (1) Including loans held for sale CCBX – BaaS Reporting Information During the year ended December 31, 2025, $47.3 million was recognized in noninterest income BaaS credit enhancements related to the establishment of a credit enhancement asset for credit losses indemnified by our strategic partners and reserved for unfunded commitments for CCBX loans and deposits.
In accordance with GAAP, CCBX losses are recorded as charge-offs, but CCBX partner agreements provide for a 70 Table of Contents credit enhancement that indemnifies and as a result CCBX partners reimburse the Bank for net-charge-offs on CCBX loans and negative deposit accounts, except in accordance with the program agreement for one partner where the Company is responsible for credit losses on approximately 5% of a $324.6 million loan portfolio.
In accordance with GAAP, CCBX losses are recorded as charge-offs, but CCBX partner agreements provide for a credit enhancement that indemnifies the Bank from incurred losses, and as a result CCBX partners reimburse the Bank for net-charge-offs on CCBX loans and negative deposit accounts, except in accordance with the program agreement for one partner where the Company is responsible for credit losses on approximately 5% of a $321.3 million loan portfolio.
Average yield of 6.54% was earned on community bank loans for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 6.20% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Average yield of 6.52% was earned on community bank loans for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to 6.54% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The following table shows the activity in equity fund investments held at fair value for the dates shown: For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Carrying value, beginning of period $ 809 $ 456 $ 160 Purchases/capital calls/capital returns, net 72 75 349 Net change recognized in earnings 29 278 (53) Carrying value, end of period $ 910 $ 809 $ 456 102 Table of Contents The following table sets forth the amortized cost of held to maturity securities and the fair value of available for sale securities, maturities and approximated weighted average yield based on estimated annual income divided by the average amortized cost of our securities portfolio as of the dates indicated.
The following table shows the activity in equity fund investments held at fair value for the dates shown: Year Ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2025 2024 2023 Carrying value, beginning of period $ 910 $ 809 $ 456 Purchases/capital calls/capital returns, net 556 72 75 Net change recognized in earnings 34 29 278 Carrying value, end of period $ 1,500 $ 910 $ 809 The following table sets forth the amortized cost of held to maturity securities and the fair value of available for sale securities, maturities and approximated weighted average yield based on estimated annual income divided by the average amortized cost of our securities portfolio as of the dates indicated.
The following table summarizes the amortized cost and estimated fair value of certain of our investment securities as of the dates shown: As of December 31, 2024 2023 (dollars in thousands) Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value Securities available-for-sale: U.S. Treasury securities $ — $ — $ 99,996 $ 99,461 U.S.
The following table summarizes the amortized cost and estimated fair value of certain of our investment securities as of the dates shown: As of December 31, 2025 2024 (dollars in thousands) Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value Securities available-for-sale: U.S.
Based on this analysis, the Company records a provision for credit losses - loans to maintain the allowance at appropriate levels. As of December 31, 2024, the allowance for credit losses totaled $177.0 million, or 5.08% of total loans. As of December 31, 2023, the allowance for credit losses totaled $117.4 million, or 3.88% of total loans.
Based on this analysis, the Company records a provision for credit losses - loans to maintain the allowance at appropriate levels. As of December 31, 2025, the allowance for credit losses totaled $169.5 million, or 4.52% of total loans. As of December 31, 2024, the allowance for credit losses totaled $177.0 million, or 5.08% of total loans.
If a write-off occurs, the Bank would retain the full yield and any fee income on the loan portfolio going forward, and our BaaS loan expense would decrease once default occurred and payments to the CCBX partner were stopped. 115 Table of Contents For CCBX partner loans the Bank records contractual interest earned from the borrower on loans in interest income, adjusted for origination costs which are paid or payable to the CCBX partner.
If a write-off occurs, the Bank would stop payments to the CCBX partner and retain the full yield and any fee income on the loan portfolio going forward, decreasing our BaaS loan expense. 107 Table of Contents For CCBX loans the Bank records contractual interest earned from the borrower on loans in interest income, adjusted for origination costs which are paid or payable to the CCBX partner.
As of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company and the Bank were in compliance with all applicable regulatory capital requirements, and the Bank was classified as “well capitalized” for purposes of the Federal Reserve’s prompt corrective action regulations.
As of December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, the Company and the Bank were in compliance with all applicable regulatory capital requirements, and the Bank was classified as "well capitalized" for purposes of the Federal Reserve's prompt corrective action regulations.
At December 31, 2024, our portion of this portfolio represented $20.6 million in loans. Provision expense on these loans was $6.0 million and $5.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, with net charge-offs of $5.6 million in 2024 and $3.6 million in 2023.
At December 31, 2025, our portion of this portfolio represented $22.1 million in loans. Provision expense on these loans was $4.9 million and $6.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, with net charge-offs of $4.6 million in 2025 and $5.6 million in 2024.
We currently operate 14 full-service banking locations, 12 of which are located in Snohomish County, where we are the largest community bank by deposit market share, and two of which are located in neighboring counties (one in King County and one in Island County).
We currently operate 14 full-service banking locations, 12 of which are located in Snohomish County, where we are the largest community bank by deposit market share, and two of which are located in neighboring counties (one in King County and one in Island County). We also have a loan production office which is located in King county.
For short-term consumer loans, both secured and unsecured options are available and typically have fully-amortizing terms ranging from three months to five years. Interest rates can be fixed or variable and range from 3.99% to the maximum allowable rate by state.
For short-term consumer loans, both secured and unsecured options are available and typically have fully-amortizing terms ranging from two months to six years. Interest rates can be fixed or variable up to the maximum allowable rate by state.
At December 31, 2024, our securities portfolio was invested in U.S. Agency collateralized mortgage obligations and U.S. Agency residential mortgage-backed securities. Because we target a loan-to-deposit ratio in the range of 90% to 100%, we prioritize liquidity over the earnings of our securities portfolio.
At December 31, 2025, our securities portfolio was invested in U.S. Agency collateralized mortgage obligations and U.S. Agency residential mortgage-backed securities for Community Reinvestment Act ("CRA") purposes. Because we target a loan-to-deposit ratio in the range of 90% to 100%, we prioritize liquidity over the earnings of our securities portfolio.
Deposits obtained through our CCBX segment are a significant source of liquidity for us. If a relationship with a large CCBX partner terminates, the exit of those deposits could have an adverse impact on liquidity. Partner program agreements govern the relationship and are valid for a given period of time.
If a relationship with a large CCBX partner terminates, the exit of those deposits could have an adverse impact on liquidity. Partner program agreements govern the relationship and are valid for a given period of time.
For example, as of December 31, 2024, capital call lines outstanding balance totaled $109.0 million, and while commitments totaled $550.9 million the commitments are cancelable, and are also limited to a maximum of $350.0 million by agreement with the partner. The following table shows the CCBX maximum portfolio sizes by loan category as of December 31, 2024.
For example, as of December 31, 2025, capital call lines outstanding balance totaled $210.5 million, and while commitments totaled $519.1 million the commitments are cancelable, and are also limited to a maximum of $350.0 million by agreement with the partner. The following table shows the CCBX maximum portfolio sizes by loan category as of December 31, 2025.
See the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures set forth in the section titled “GAAP Reconciliation and Management Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for the impact of BaaS loan expense on CCBX yield. (2) See Note 23, Restatement of Prior Period Financial Statements Commercial and Industrial Loans .
See the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures set forth in the section titled “GAAP Reconciliation and Management Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for the impact of BaaS loan expense on CCBX yield. Commercial and Industrial Loans .
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized an unrealized gain on equity securities of $27,000, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, when we recognized a $279,000 unrealized holding loss on equity securities. We hold $3.1 million in equity securities focused on entities providing products to the BaaS and financial services space.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we recognized an unrealized loss on equity securities of $414,000, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, when we recognized a $27,000 unrealized holding gain on equity securities. We hold $3.3 million in equity securities focused on entities providing products to the BaaS and financial services space. 68 Table of Contents Other.
The $67.8 million increase in interest and fees on loans for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, was largely due to growth in CCBX and community bank loans.
The $25.6 million increase in interest and fees on loans for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, was largely due to growth in CCBX and community bank loans.
As of December 31, 2024, our AFS portfolio had an unrealized loss of $2,000, compared to an unrealized loss of $537,000 as of December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2025 our AFS portfolio had an unrealized loss of $1,000 compared to an unrealized loss of $2,000 as of December 31, 2024.
The table below shows the estimated uninsured time deposits, by account, for the maturity periods indicated: (dollars in thousands) As of December 31, 2024 Maturity Period: Three months or less $ 1,070 Over three through six months 1,046 Over six through twelve months 762 Over twelve months 167 Total $ 3,045 Borrowings We have the ability to utilize short-term to long-term borrowings to supplement deposits to fund our lending and investment activities, each of which is discussed below.
The table below shows the estimated uninsured time deposits, by account, for the maturity periods indicated: (dollars in thousands) As of December 31, 2025 Maturity Period: Three months or less $ 1,309 Over three through six months 23 Over six through twelve months 66 Over twelve months 160 Total $ 1,558 Borrowings We have the ability to utilize short-term to long-term borrowings to supplement deposits to fund our lending and investment activities, each of which is discussed below.