Biggest changeFor the twelve months 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: Cash and cash equivalents $ 73,451 $ 3,444 4.69 % $ 38,685 $ 1,733 4.48 % Securities 246,990 9,085 3.68 % 259,311 9,278 3.58 % Loans 714,884 51,445 7.20 % 611,317 41,679 6.82 % Loans held for sale 30,258 1,915 6.33 % 26,098 1,608 6.16 % Total earning assets 1,065,583 65,889 6.18 % 935,411 54,298 5.80 % Non-interest-earning assets: Cash and cash equivalents 6,716 6,714 Fixed Assets 52,583 49,960 Allowance for credit losses (6,065 ) (6,332 ) Other 53,892 56,563 Total non-interest-earning assets 107,126 106,905 Total Assets $ 1,172,709 $ 1,042,316 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing demand deposits $ 113,819 $ 220 0.19 % $ 131,764 $ 136 0.10 % Interest-bearing savings and money market deposits 227,373 1,842 0.81 % 262,711 1,091 0.42 % Certificates of deposit 280,756 9,134 3.25 % 232,260 5,535 2.38 % Total interest-bearing deposits 621,948 11,196 1.80 % 626,735 6,762 1.08 % Interest-bearing borrowings 179,663 8,237 4.58 % 80,832 3,368 4.17 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 801,611 19,433 2.42 % 707,567 10,130 1.43 % Non-interest: Demand deposits 164,276 173,927 Other liabilities 16,577 8,197 Total non-interest liabilities 180,853 182,124 Total Equity 190,245 152,625 Total liabilities and equity $ 1,172,709 $ 1,042,316 Net interest income $ 46,456 $ 44,168 Net interest-earning assets (1) $ 263,972 $ 227,844 Net interest rate spread (2) 3.76 % 4.37 % Net yield on interest-earning assets (3) 4.36 % 4.72 % Average of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities 132.93 % 132.20 % Average equity to assets 16.22 % 14.64 % (1) Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
Biggest changeFor the twelve months 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: Cash and cash equivalents $ 80,384 $ 3,268 4.07 % $ 73,451 $ 3,444 4.69 % Securities 273,977 10,377 3.79 % 246,990 9,085 3.68 % Loans held for investment 763,594 54,707 7.16 % 714,884 51,445 7.20 % Loans held for sale 27,345 1,764 6.45 % 30,258 1,915 6.33 % Total earning assets (4) 1,145,300 70,116 6.12 % 1,065,583 65,889 6.18 % Non-interest-earning assets: Cash and cash equivalents 7,418 6,716 Fixed Assets 57,050 52,583 Allowance for credit losses (6,222 ) (6,065 ) Other 45,197 53,892 Total non-interest-earning assets 103,443 107,126 Total Assets $ 1,248,743 $ 1,172,709 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing demand deposits $ 108,656 $ 222 0.20 % $ 113,819 $ 220 0.19 % Interest-bearing savings and money market deposits 233,050 2,750 1.18 % 227,373 1,842 0.81 % Certificates of deposit 352,591 12,171 3.45 % 280,756 9,134 3.25 % Total interest-bearing deposits 694,297 15,143 2.18 % 621,948 11,196 1.80 % Interest-bearing borrowings 66,204 2,661 4.02 % 179,663 8,237 4.58 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 760,501 17,804 2.34 % 801,611 19,433 2.42 % Non-interest: Demand deposits 144,443 164,276 Other liabilities 13,298 16,577 Total non-interest liabilities 157,741 180,853 Total Equity 330,501 190,245 Total liabilities and equity $ 1,248,743 $ 1,172,709 Net interest income $ 52,312 $ 46,456 Net interest-earning assets (1) $ 384,799 $ 263,972 Net interest rate spread (2) 3.78 % 3.76 % Net yield on interest-earning assets (3) 4.57 % 4.36 % Average of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities 150.60 % 132.93 % Average equity to assets 26.47 % 16.22 % (1) Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.
Among the techniques we are using to manage interest rate risk are: • maintaining capital levels that exceed the thresholds for well-capitalized status under federal regulations; 43 • hedging our interest rate risk on residential mortgage loans held for sale through the use of forward commitments; • maintaining a high level of liquidity; • growing our volume of core deposit accounts; • managing our investment securities portfolio so as to reduce the average maturity and effective life of the portfolio; and • continuing to diversify our loan portfolio by adding more commercial-related loans, which typically have shorter maturities and/or balloon payments.
Among the techniques we are using to manage interest rate risk are: • maintaining capital levels that exceed the thresholds for well-capitalized status under federal regulations; • hedging our interest rate risk on residential mortgage loans held for sale through the use of forward commitments; • maintaining a high level of liquidity; • growing our volume of core deposit accounts; • managing our investment securities portfolio so as to reduce the average maturity and effective life of the portfolio; and • continuing to diversify our loan portfolio by adding more commercial-related loans, which typically have shorter maturities and/or balloon payments.
No tax-equivalent yield adjustments have been made, as the effects would be immaterial. 40 Average yields include the effect of net deferred fee income, discounts and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or interest expense. Average balances are calculated using daily average balances.
No tax-equivalent yield adjustments have been made, as the effects would be immaterial. Average yields include the effect of net deferred fee income, discounts and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or interest expense. Average balances are calculated using daily average balances.
(2) EVE is the discounted present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts. (3) Present value of assets represents the discounted present value of incoming cash flows on interest-earning assets. (4) EVE Ratio represents EVE divided by the present value of assets.
(2) EVE is the discounted present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts. 44 (3) Present value of assets represents the discounted present value of incoming cash flows on interest-earning assets. (4) EVE Ratio represents EVE divided by the present value of assets.
The fair value estimates of existing on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments do not include the value of anticipated future business or the value of assets and liabilities not considered financial instruments. Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 Total Assets.
The fair value estimates of existing on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments do not include the value of anticipated future business or the value of assets and liabilities not considered financial instruments. Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 Total Assets.
Any increase in future provisions that may be required may adversely impact Fidelity Bank’s financial condition and results of operations. In addition, bank regulatory agencies periodically review the allowance for credit losses and may recommend an increase in the provision for possible credit losses or the recognition of loan charge-offs, based on judgments different than those of management.
Any increase in future provisions that may be required may adversely impact the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. In addition, bank regulatory agencies periodically review the allowance for credit losses and may recommend an increase in the provision for possible credit losses or the recognition of loan charge-offs, based on judgments different than those of management.
The following table sets forth, at December 31, 2024, the calculation of the estimated changes in our EVE that would result from the designated immediate changes in the United States Treasury yield curve.
The following table sets forth, at December 31, 2025, the calculation of the estimated changes in our EVE that would result from the designated immediate changes in the United States Treasury yield curve.
Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.
The weighted average yield on investment securities was 3.68% for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 3.58% for the year ended December 31, 2023, reflecting the increase in market rates of interest between the periods. Loans Held for Investment, Net.
The weighted average yield on investment securities was 3.79% for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to 3.68% for the year ended December 31, 2024, reflecting the increase in market rates of interest between the periods. Loans Held for Investment, Net.
As a percentage of non-performing loans, the allowance for credit losses was 48.1% at December 31, 2024 compared to 80.9% at December 31, 2023. The allowance for credit losses reflects the estimate management believes to be appropriate to cover probable expected losses that were inherent in the loan portfolio at December 31, 2024.
As a percentage of non-performing loans, the allowance for credit losses was 37.3% at December 31, 2025 compared to 48.1% at December 31, 2024. The allowance for credit losses reflects the estimate management believes to be appropriate to cover probable expected losses that were inherent in the loan portfolio at December 31, 2025.
At December 31, 2024, our non-performing loans totaled 1.72% of total loans. 38 Continuing to attract and retain customers in our current market areas and growing our low-cost “core” deposit base while expanding our offices and banking activity in the Baton Rouge and Lafayette, Louisiana markets.
At December 31, 2025, our non-performing loans totaled 2.27% of total loans. Continuing to attract and retain customers in our current market areas and growing our low-cost “core” deposit base while expanding our offices and banking activity in the Baton Rouge and Lafayette, Louisiana markets.
Certificates of deposit that are scheduled to mature in less than one year from December 31, 2024 totaled $230.3 million. Management expects that a substantial portion of the maturing certificates of deposit will be renewed.
Certificates of deposit that are scheduled to mature in less than one year from December 31, 2025 totaled $217.7 million. Management expects that a substantial portion of the maturing certificates of deposit will be renewed.
Each of the estimated increases (decreases) in the percentage of change in EVE in the table above are within the Board of Directors’ guidelines. Change in Net Interest Income.
Each of the estimated increase (decreases) in the percentage of change in EVE in the table above are within the Board of Director's guidelines. Change in Net Interest Income.
The allowance for credit losses was $6.2 million and $6.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and represented 0.82% of total loans at December 31, 2024 and 0.93% of total loans at December 31, 2023. Total non-performing loans were $13.0 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $7.7 million at December 31, 2023.
The allowance for credit losses was $6.3 million and $6.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and represented 0.85% of total loans at December 31, 2025 and 0.82% of total loans at December 31, 2024. Total non-performing loans were $16.9 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $13.0 million at December 31, 2024.
The table above indicates that at December 31, 2024, we would have experienced a 2.90% increase in NII in the event of an instantaneous parallel 200 basis point increase in market interest rates and a 7.90% decrease in NII in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in market interest rates.
The table above indicates that at December 31, 2025, we would have a 2.40% increase in NII in the event of an instantaneous parallel 200 basis point increase in market interest rates and a 8.70% decrease in NII in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in market interest rates.
Our certificates of deposit included $106.0 million in wholesale and brokered certificates of deposit at December 31, 2024. Such deposits generally tend to be at higher yields than other types of deposits and generally do not represent direct customer relationships, but were utilized, in part, to fund loan growth. Total Equity.
Our certificates of deposit included $89.6 million in wholesale and brokered certificates of deposit at December 31, 2025 and $106.0 million at December 31, 2024. Such deposits generally tend to be at higher yields than other types of deposits and generally do not represent direct customer relationships, but are utilized, in part, to fund loan originations and security purchases.
The average balance of loans held for investment during the year ended December 31, 2024 increased $103.6 million, or 16.94%, while the average yield on loans increased to 7.20% for the year ended December 31, 2024, from 6.82% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The average balance of loans held for investment during the year ended December 31, 2025 increased $48.7 million, or 6.81%, while the average yield on loans decreased to 7.16% for the year ended December 31, 2025, from 7.20% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The capital we raised in the stock offering would help us fund any such opportunities that may arise. We have no current plans or intentions regarding any such expansion activities except the previously disclosed banking branch in Lafayette, Louisiana opening in the second half of 2025. These strategies guided our investment of the net proceeds of the stock offering.
The capital we raised in the stock offering would help us fund any such opportunities that may arise. We have no current plans or intentions regarding any such expansion activities. These strategies guided our investment of the net proceeds of the stock offering.
Classified loans totaled $15.8 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $12.0 million at December 31, 2023, and total loans past due greater than 30 days were $34.6 million and $10.2 million at those respective dates. Special mention loans were $2.1 million at December 31, 2024 compared to $11.6 million at December 31, 2023.
Classified loans totaled $20.5 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $15.8 million at December 31, 2024, and total loans past due greater than 30 days were $33.3 million and $34.6 million at those respective dates. Special mention loans were $1.6 million at December 31, 2025 compared to $2.1 million at December 31, 2024.
The table above indicates that at December 31, 2024, we would have experienced a 6.20% decrease in EVE in the event of an instantaneous parallel 200 basis point increase in market interest rates and a 2.07% increase in EVE in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in market interest rates.
The table above indicates that at December 31, 2025, we would have experienced a 11.74% decrease in EVE in the event of an instantaneous parallel 200 basis point increase in market interest rates and a 10.02% increase in EVE in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in market interest rates.
While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments and sales are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions, and competition. Our most liquid assets are cash and short-term investments. The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending, and investing activities during any given period.
While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments and sales are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions, and competition. Our most liquid assets are cash and short-term investments.
Total assets were $1.22 billion at December 31, 2024, an increase of $96.0 million, or 8.53%, from $1.12 billion at December 31, 2023. The increase was primarily due to the continued growth primarily in loans and cash equivalents, partially offset by a decrease in available-for-sale investment securities. Interest-Bearing Deposits at Other Financial Institutions.
Total assets were $1.26 billion at December 31, 2025, an increase of $34.5 million, or 2.82%, from $1.22 billion at December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily due to growth primarily in securities available for sale, partially offset by decreases in cash equivalents and loans held for investment. Interest-Bearing Deposits at Other Financial Institutions.
We intend to continue to prudently increase our originations of commercial real estate and commercial loans in order to diversify our loan portfolio and increase yield. At December 31, 2024, commercial real estate loans amounted to $241.1 million, or 31.8% of total loans and commercial loans amounted to $95.0 million, or 12.5% of total loans.
We intend to continue to prudently increase our originations of commercial real estate and commercial loans in order to diversify our loan portfolio and increase yield. At December 31, 2025, commercial real estate loans amounted to $248.7 million, or 33.4% of total loans and commercial loans amounted to $92.2 million, or 12.4% of total loans.
The average yield on cash and cash equivalents reflected the increases in overnight interest paid at the Federal Reserve. Interest Expense. Total interest expense increased $9.3 million, or 91.84%, to $19.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, from $10.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The average yield on cash and cash equivalents reflected the decreases in overnight interest paid at the Federal Reserve. Interest Expense. Total interest expense decreased $1.6 million, or 8.38%, to $17.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, from $19.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
At December 31, 2024, we had $208.8 million of outstanding commitments to originate loans, which included $158.9 million in revolving lines of credit, $27.1 million in residential construction loans and $22.8 million in commercial construction loans and lines of credit. At December 31, 2024, none of our revolving lines of credit related to commercial real estate loans.
At December 31, 2025, we had $268.0 million of outstanding commitments to originate loans, which included $228.2 million in revolving lines of credit, $20.1 million in residential construction loans and $19.7 million in commercial construction loans and lines of credit. At December 31, 2025, none of our revolving lines of credit related to commercial real estate loans.
The average balance of investment securities decreased $12.3 million, or 4.75%%, to $247.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $259.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, while the average yield on investment securities increased to 3.68% for the year ended December 31, 2024 from 3.58% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The average balance of investment securities increased $27.0 million, or 10.93%, to $274.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $247.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, while the average yield on investment securities increased to 3.79% for the year ended December 31, 2025 from 3.68% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
(2) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average rate of interest-bearing liabilities. (3) Represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. Rate/Volume Analysis The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the periods indicated.
(2) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average rate of interest-bearing liabilities. (3) Represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
The goodwill impairment of $5.8 million in 2024 is not offset by an income tax benefit. Management of Market Risk General . Our most significant form of market risk is interest rate risk because, as a financial institution, the majority of our assets and liabilities are sensitive to changes in interest rates.
Our most significant form of market risk is interest rate risk because, as a financial institution, the majority of our assets and liabilities are sensitive to changes in interest rates.
At December 31, 2024, we had the capacity to borrow an additional $364 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and an additional $160 million from the Federal Reserve Board discount window.
We have the ability to borrow from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, at December 31, 2025, we had outstanding borrowings of $78.3 million. At December 31, 2025, we had the capacity to borrow an additional $351.8 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and an additional $138.4 million from the Federal Reserve Board discount window.
There was a $1.5 million provision for credit losses for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to a $649 thousand provision for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in the provision for credit losses was due primarily to growth in loans held for investment.
Provision for Credit Losses. There was a $1.7 million provision for credit losses for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to a $1.5 million provision for the year ended December 31, 2024, representing a 12.42% increase. The increase in the provision for credit losses was due primarily to an increase in non-performing loans.
Non-interest Income . Non-interest income totaled $20.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of $4.9 million, or 19.7%, from $24.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Non-interest Income . Non-interest income totaled $4.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, a decrease of $515 thousand, or 11.07%, from $4.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
A benefit of $137 thousand was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a provision of $330 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2023. The fluctuations in the income tax benefit and provision was directly related to fluctuations in net loss and net income before income taxes.
An expense of $870 thousand was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to an expense of $195 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024. The fluctuations in the income tax provisions was directly related to fluctuations in net income before income taxes.
Interest income increased $11.6 million, or 21.35%, to $65.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $54.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. This increase was attributable to both an increase in total earning assets and yield on those assets.
Interest income increased $4.9 million, or 8.10%, to $65.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $60.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. This increase was attributable to an increase in total average earning assets and an increased yield on investments available for sale.
Core deposits (defined as all deposits other than certificates of deposit) decreased $19.5 million, or 3.87%, to $484.9 million at December 31, 2024 from $504.4 million at December 31, 2023. Certificates of deposit increased $51.0 million, or 19.24%, to $315.9 million at December 31, 2024 from $264.9 million at December 31, 2023.
Core deposits (defined as all deposits other than certificates of deposit) decreased $2.0 million, or 0.41%, to $482.9 million at December 31, 2025 from $484.9 million at December 31, 2024. Certificates of deposit increased $42.6 million, or 13.50%, to $358.5 million at December 31, 2025 from $315.9 million at December 31, 2024.
Our cash flows are comprised of three primary classifications: cash flows from operating activities, cash flows from investing activities, and cash flows from financing activities. For further information, see the statements of cash flows contained in the financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We are committed to maintaining a strong liquidity position.
For further information, see the statements of cash flows contained in the financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 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.
For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume.
For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume. There were no out-of-period items or adjustments required to be excluded from the table below . 41 Twelve months ended December 31, 2025 vs.
The average balance of interest earning cash and cash equivalents increased $34.8 million, or 89.87%, for the year ended December 31, 2024, which was accompanied by an increase in the average yield, to 4.69 % for the year ended December 31, 2024 from 4.48% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The average balance of interest earning cash and cash equivalents increased $6.9 million, or 9.44%, for the year ended December 31, 2025, while the average yield decreased to 4.07% for the year ended December 31, 2025 from 4.69% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Increases in loan balances reflect our strategy to grow the commercial and commercial real estate loan portfolios. We have also expanded our lending activities into the Baton Rouge and Lafayette markets in Louisiana. Deposits. Deposits increased by $31.5 million, or 4.09%, to $800.7 million at December 31, 2024 from $769.3 million at December 31, 2023.
This portfolio grew $4.9 million, or 1.46%, and reflects management’s strategy to grow commercial loans, including our expanded lending activities into the Baton Rouge and Lafayette markets in Louisiana. Deposits. Deposits increased by $40.7 million, or 5.08%, to $841.4 million at December 31, 2025 from $800.7 million at December 31, 2024.
For further information, see Note 11 to the notes to financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 45 Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements.
Management is not aware of any conditions or events since the most recent notification that would change our category. For further information, see Note 12 to the notes to financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements.
Maintaining our strong asset quality through conservative loan underwriting. We intend to maintain strong asset quality through what we believe are our conservative underwriting standards and credit monitoring processes.
Increased efficiency is still a business strategy through asset growth, more efficient use of third party vendors, staffing level adjustments, and disciplined capital expenditures. Maintaining our strong asset quality through conservative loan underwriting. We intend to maintain strong asset quality through what we believe are our conservative underwriting standards and credit monitoring processes.
Net loss of $6.2 million was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of $7.3 million from net income of $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Net income from continuing operations of $3.9 million was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of $2.4 million, or 161.43%, from net income from continuing operations of $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Interest-bearing deposits at other financial institutions increased by $10.7 million, or 13.15%, to $92.0 million at December 31, 2024 from $81.3 million at December 31, 2023. The increase was primarily due to proceeds from the stock conversion and increasing deposits. Available-for-Sale Investment Securities.
Interest-bearing deposits at other financial institutions decreased by $41.6 million, or 45.22%, to $50.4 million at December 31, 2025 from $92.0 million at December 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to securities available for sale purchases and $22.2 million in common stock repurchases, pursuant to our outstanding stock repurchase program. Available-for-Sale Investment Securities.
Continuing to implement and invest in both our online banking infrastructure and our fully digital bank (“Andi”) in order to meet current customer needs as well as expand our customer base in existing and new markets.
We have expanded our deposit and lending activities into the Baton Rouge and Lafayette, Louisiana markets over the last several years, including the hiring of Market Area Presidents and lending teams and we anticipate that these efforts will continue. 38 Continuing to implement and invest in both our online banking infrastructure and our fully digital bank (“Andi”) in order to meet current customer needs as well as expand our customer base in existing and new markets.
The following table sets forth, at December 31, 2024, the calculation of the estimated changes in our net interest income, or “NII” , that would result from the designated immediate changes in the United States Treasury yield curve. 44 December 31, 2024 Change in Interest Rates (basis points) (1) NII Year 1 Forecast Year 1 Change from Level (Dollars in thousands) +400 $ 44,698 1.20 % +300 45,316 2.60 % +200 45,449 2.90 % +100 45,007 1.90 % Level 44,168 — % (100) 42,622 (3.50 )% (200) 40,679 (7.90 )% (1) Assumes an immediate uniform change in interest rates at all maturities.
The following table sets forth, at December 31, 2025, the calculation of the estimated changes in our net interest income, or “NII” , that would result from the designated immediate changes in the United States Treasury yield curve.
Investment securities were $244.1 million at December 31, 2024, a decrease of $5.8 million, or 2.31%, from $249.9 million at December 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to maturities, prepayments, and sales of investment securities exceeding the $35.4 million in current year purchases.
Investment securities were $326.3 million at December 31, 2025, an increase of $82.2 million, or 33.68%, from $244.1 million at December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily due to purchases totaling $112.3 million during 2025.
The increase was primarily due to an increase in the average cost of deposits to 1.80% for the year ended December 31, 2024 from 1.08% for the year ended December 31, 2023, reflecting the increase in market rates of interest between the periods, and an increase in the average cost of borrowing to 4.58% for the year ended December 31, 2024 from 4.17% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The cost of deposits increased to 2.18% for the year ended December 31, 2025 from 1.80% for the year ended December 31, 2024, reflecting the increase in the average balances of certificates of deposits of 25.59% for the year ending December 31, 2025. 42 Net Interest Income .
Average Balances Sheets . The following table sets forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the periods indicated.
For more information about changes to total equity, see the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity statement as included with the financial statements, which appear beginning on page F-1 herein. 40 Average Balances Sheets . The following table sets forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the periods indicated.
The decrease was primarily due to $2.7 million decrease in gain on sales of mortgage servicing rights and a $2.1 million decrease in mortgage servicing revenue due to the volume of sales of mortgage servicing rights in 2023 and 2024. Non-interest Expense.
The decrease was primarily due to $343 thousand decrease in service charges and fees on deposit accounts and a $394 thousand decrease in mortgage servicing revenue that is part of other non-interest income on the consolidated statements of operations. Non-interest Expense.
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 our maturing time deposits will be retained.
Based on our deposit retention experience and current pricing strategy, we anticipate that a significant portion of our maturing time deposits will be retained. At December 31, 2025, Fidelity Bank’s Tier 1 leverage capital was $255.3 million, or 20.02% of adjusted assets. Accordingly, it was categorized as well-capitalized at December 31, 2025.
The increase reflected an increase in the average net interest-earning assets of $36.1 million, or 15.86%, partially offset by a decrease in the net interest margin to 4.36% for the year ended December 31, 2024 from 4.72% for the year ended December 31, 2023. Provision for Credit Losses.
Net interest income increased $6.6 million, or 15.82%, to $48.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, from $41.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was due to growth in total average earning assets, growth in the yield of investments available for sale, and the decrease in the average balance of other borrowed funds.
Loans held for investment, net, were $750.7 million at December 31, 2024, an increase of $91.2 million, or 13.82%, from $659.5 million at December 31, 2023. Loan originations (excluding loans held for sale) totaled $226.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $267.0 million in 2023.
Loans held for investment, net, were $737.7 million at December 31, 2025, a decrease of $13.0 million, or 1.73%, from $750.7 million at December 31, 2024 due to reduced loan demand in the second half of 2025. The largest loan category increases came from the commercial and commercial real estate loan portfolios.
There were no out-of-period items or adjustments required to be excluded from the table below . 41 Twelve months ended December 31, 2024 vs. twelve months ended December 31, 2023 Increase (Decrease) Due to Total Increase (Decrease) Volume Rate (In thousands) Interest-earning assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,557 $ 154 $ 1,711 Securities (441 ) 248 (193 ) Loans 7,061 2,705 9,766 Loans held for sale 256 51 307 Total interest-earning assets 8,433 3,158 11,591 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing demand deposits (18 ) 102 84 Interest-bearing savings and money market deposits (148 ) 899 751 Certificates of deposit 1,156 2,443 3,599 Total interest-bearing deposits 990 3,444 4,434 Interest-bearing borrowings 4,120 749 4,869 Total interest-bearing liabilities 5,110 4,193 9,303 Net interest income $ 3,323 $ (1,035 ) $ 2,288 Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 General.
Twelve months ended December 31, 2024 Increase (Decrease) Due to Total Increase (Decrease) Volume Rate (In thousands) Interest-earning assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 325 $ (501 ) $ (176 ) Securities 993 299 1,292 Loans 3,506 (244 ) 3,262 Loans held for sale (185 ) 34 (151 ) Total interest-earning assets 4,639 (412 ) 4,227 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing demand deposits (10 ) 12 2 Interest-bearing savings and money market deposits 46 862 908 Certificates of deposit 2,337 700 3,037 Total interest-bearing deposits 2,373 1,574 3,947 Interest-bearing borrowings (5,202 ) (374 ) (5,576 ) Total interest-bearing liabilities (2,829 ) 1,200 (1,629 ) Net interest income $ 7,468 $ (1,612 ) $ 5,856 Comparison of Operating Results From Continuing Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 General.
December 31, 2024 EVE as a Percentage of Present Value Assets (3) Estimated Increase (Decrease) in EVE Increase (Decrease) (basis points) Change in Interest Rates (basis points) (1) Estimated EVE (2) Amount Percent EVE Ratio (4) (Dollars in thousands) 400 $ 285,802 $ (56,357 ) (16.47 )% 22.91 % (452 ) 300 305,181 (36,978 ) (10.81 )% 24.47 % (296 ) 200 320,943 (21,216 ) (6.20 )% 25.73 % (170 ) 100 333,412 (8,747 ) (2.56 )% 26.73 % (70 ) - 342,159 — — % 27.43 % — (100) 349,597 7,438 2.17 % 28.03 % 60 (200) 349,240 7,081 2.07 % 28.00 % 57 (1) Assumes an immediate uniform change in interest rates at all maturities.
December 31, 2025 EVE as a Percentage of Present Value Assets (3) Estimated Increase (Decrease) in EVE Increase (Decrease) (basis points) Change in Interest Rates (basis points) (1) Estimated EVE (2) Amount Percent EVE Ratio (4) (Dollars in thousands) 400 $ 256,275 $ (82,199 ) (24.29 )% 20.18 % (647 ) 300 276,930 (61,544 ) (18.18 )% 21.81 % (484 ) 200 298,740 (39,734 ) (11.74 )% 23.52 % (313 ) 100 318,620 (19,854 ) (5.87 )% 25.09 % (156 ) - 338,474 — — % 26.65 % — (100) 358,937 20,463 6.05 % 28.26 % 161 (200) 372,397 33,923 10.02 % 29.32 % 267 (1) Assumes an immediate uniform change in interest rates at all maturities.