Biggest changeTax-exempt income on loans and investment securities has been adjusted to a tax equivalent basis using the federal marginal tax rate of 21%. 48 Year ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Average Average Average (Dollars in thousands) Average Yield/ Average Yield/ Average Yield/ Balance Interest Cost Balance Interest Cost Balance Interest Cost Interest-earning assets: Loans (1) (2) (3): Taxable $ 624,193 $ 37,974 6.08 % $ 582,465 $ 33,153 5.69 % $ 521,945 $ 24,768 4.75 % Tax-exempt 9,805 377 3.84 % 8,144 249 3.06 % 8,214 240 2.92 % Total loans 633,998 38,351 6.05 % 590,609 33,402 5.66 % 530,159 25,008 4.72 % Investment securities: Taxable (4) 333,195 6,918 2.08 % 358,860 5,635 1.57 % 348,431 4,509 1.29 % Tax-exempt 121,947 3,329 2.73 % 147,667 4,236 2.87 % 147,215 4,056 2.76 % Total investment securities 455,142 10,247 2.25 % 506,527 9,871 1.95 % 495,646 8,565 1.73 % Federal funds sold 45,563 2,357 5.17 % 19,512 989 5.07 % 91,982 1,137 1.24 % Other interest-earning assets (5) 6,473 294 4.54 % 7,079 285 4.03 % 7,918 132 1.67 % Total interest-earning assets 1,141,176 51,249 4.49 % 1,123,727 44,547 3.96 % 1,125,705 34,842 3.10 % Noninterest-earning assets 28,479 20,139 28,849 Total assets $ 1,169,655 $ 1,143,866 $ 1,154,554 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing demand deposits $ 433,495 $ 6,086 1.40 % $ 447,895 $ 4,652 1.04 % $ 466,476 $ 928 0.20 % Savings accounts 230,353 810 0.35 % 255,126 917 0.36 % 282,455 357 0.13 % Time deposits 156,534 6,331 4.04 % 91,423 2,672 2.92 % 53,851 309 0.57 % Total deposits 820,382 13,227 1.61 % 794,444 8,241 1.04 % 802,782 1,594 0.20 % FHLB advances 1,736 99 5.70 % 6,084 340 5.59 % - - 0.00 % BTFP advances 27,918 1,355 4.85 % 8,632 436 5.05 % - - 0.00 % Total borrowings 29,654 1,454 4.90 % 14,716 776 5.27 % - - 0.00 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 850,036 14,681 1.73 % 809,160 9,017 1.11 % 802,782 1,594 0.20 % Noninterest-bearing liabilities: Noninterest-bearing deposits 203,699 236,471 255,113 Other liabilities 7,046 7,056 5,591 Total liabilities 1,060,781 1,052,687 1,063,486 Stockholders' equity (6) 108,874 91,179 91,068 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,169,655 $ 1,143,866 $ 1,154,554 Net interest income (tax equivalent basis) $ 36,568 $ 35,530 $ 33,248 Less: tax equivalent adjustment (778 ) (942 ) (902 ) Net interest income $ 35,790 $ 34,588 $ 32,346 Interest rate spread 2.70 % 2.77 % 2.82 % Interest rate spread (tax equivalent basis) 2.76 % 2.85 % 2.90 % Net interest margin 3.14 % 3.08 % 2.87 % Net interest margin (tax equivalent basis) 3.20 % 3.16 % 2.95 % Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 134.25 % 138.88 % 140.23 % (1) Interest income on loans includes fee income of $727,000, $961,000, and $925,000 for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
Biggest changeTax-exempt income on loans and investment securities has been adjusted to a tax equivalent basis using the federal marginal tax rate of 21%. Year ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 Average Average Average Average Yield/ Average Yield/ Average Yield/ (Dollars in thousands) Balance Interest Cost Balance Interest Cost Balance Interest Cost Interest-earning assets: Loans (1) (2) (3): Taxable $ 641,291 $ 40,566 6.33 % $ 624,193 $ 37,974 6.08 % $ 582,465 $ 33,153 5.69 % Tax-exempt 10,522 446 4.24 % 9,805 377 3.84 % 8,144 249 3.06 % Total loans 651,813 41,012 6.29 % 633,998 38,351 6.05 % 590,609 33,402 5.66 % Investment securities: Taxable (4) 314,384 8,711 2.77 % 333,195 6,918 2.08 % 358,860 5,635 1.57 % Tax-exempt 119,379 3,438 2.88 % 121,947 3,329 2.73 % 147,667 4,236 2.87 % Total investment securities 433,763 12,149 2.80 % 455,142 10,247 2.25 % 506,527 9,871 1.95 % Interest bearing deposits with banks (5) 104,385 4,502 4.31 % 52,036 2,651 5.09 % 26,591 1,274 4.79 % Total interest-earning assets 1,189,961 57,663 4.85 % 1,141,176 51,249 4.49 % 1,123,727 44,547 3.96 % Noninterest-earning assets 34,977 28,479 20,139 Total assets $ 1,224,938 $ 1,169,655 $ 1,143,866 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing demand deposits $ 436,909 $ 5,280 1.21 % $ 433,495 $ 6,086 1.40 % $ 447,895 $ 4,652 1.04 % Savings accounts 225,817 598 0.26 % 230,353 810 0.35 % 255,126 917 0.36 % Time deposits 223,315 8,819 3.95 % 156,534 6,331 4.04 % 91,423 2,672 2.92 % Total deposits 886,041 14,697 1.66 % 820,382 13,227 1.61 % 794,444 8,241 1.04 % FHLB advances — — — % 1,736 99 5.70 % 6,084 340 5.59 % BTFP advances — — — % 27,918 1,355 4.85 % 8,632 436 5.05 % Total borrowings — — — % 29,654 1,454 4.90 % 14,716 776 5.27 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 886,041 14,697 1.66 % 850,036 14,681 1.73 % 809,160 9,017 1.11 % Noninterest-bearing liabilities: Noninterest-bearing deposits 205,822 203,699 236,471 Other liabilities 8,852 7,046 7,056 Total liabilities 1,100,715 1,060,781 1,052,687 Stockholders' equity (6) 124,223 108,874 91,179 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,224,938 $ 1,169,655 $ 1,143,866 Net interest income (tax equivalent basis) $ 42,966 $ 36,568 $ 35,530 Less: tax equivalent adjustment (816) (778) (942) Net interest income $ 42,150 $ 35,790 $ 34,588 Interest rate spread 3.12 % 2.70 % 2.77 % Interest rate spread (tax equivalent basis) 3.19 % 2.76 % 2.85 % Net interest margin 3.54 % 3.14 % 3.08 % Net interest margin (tax equivalent basis) 3.61 % 3.20 % 3.16 % Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 134.30 % 134.25 % 138.88 % (1) Interest income on loans includes fee income of $806,000, $727,000, and $961,000 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
The Company’s average outstanding borrowings under the Federal Reserve Bank’s BTFP increased from $8.6 million for 2023 to $27.9 million for 2024, partially offset by a decrease in the average rate on outstanding borrowings under the Federal Reserve Bank’s BTFP from 5.05% for 2023 to 4.85% for 2024. For further information, see “ Average Balances and Yields ” below.
The Company’s average outstanding borrowings under the Federal Reserve Bank’s BTFP increased from $8.6 million for $27.9 million for 2024, partially offset by a decrease in the average rate on outstanding borrowings under the Federal Reserve Bank’s BTFP from 5.05% for 2023 to 4.85% for 2024. For further information, see “ Average Balances and Yields ” below.
Based on management’s analysis of the ACL on loans and unfunded loan commitments, the provision for credit losses increased from $1.1 million for 2023 to $1.4 million for 2024 primarily due to loan growth, an increase in nonperforming assets during the year, as well as management’s consideration of macroeconomic uncertainty.
Based on management’s analysis of the ACL on loans and unfunded loan commitments, the provision for credit losses increased from $1.1 million for 2023 to $1.4 million for 2024 primarily due to loan growth, an increase in nonperforming assets during the year, as well as management’s consideration of the macroeconomic uncertainty.
These factors include, among other things, whether the estimates are significant to the financial statements, the nature of the estimates, the ability to readily validate the estimates with other information including third parties or available prices, and sensitivity of the estimates to changes in economic conditions and whether alternative accounting methods may be utilized under U.S. GAAP.
These factors include, among other things, whether the estimates are significant to the financial statements, the nature of the estimates, the ability to readily validate the estimates with other information including third parties or available prices, and sensitivity of the estimates to changes in economic conditions and whether alternative accounting methods may be utilized under U.S.
Net income attributable to the Company was $11.9 million ($3.57 per share diluted; weighted average common shares outstanding of 3,346,161, as adjusted) for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $12.8 million ($3.82 per share diluted; weighted average common shares outstanding of 3,347,341, as adjusted) for the year ended December 31, 2023. Net Interest Income.
Net income attributable to the Company was $11.9 million ($3.57 per share diluted; weighted average common shares outstanding of 3,346,161 as adjusted) for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $12.8 million ($3.82 per share diluted; weighted average common shares outstanding of 3,347,341, as adjusted) for the year ended December 31, 2023. Net Interest Income.
At December 31, 2024, an immediate and sustained decrease in rates of 1.00%, 2.00% or 3.00% would decrease the Company’s net interest income over a one year horizon compared to a flat interest rate scenario.
At December 31, 2025 and 2024, an immediate and sustained decrease in rates of 1.00%, 2.00% or 3.00% would decrease the Company’s net interest income over a one year horizon compared to a flat interest rate scenario.
The increase was primarily due to an increase in the tax-equivalent yield on interest-earning assets increased from 3.96% in 2023 to 4.49% in 2024. The increase in the yield was primarily due to an increase in the tax-equivalent yield on loans from 5.66% 2023 to 6.05% in 2024.
The increase was primarily due to an increase in the tax-equivalent yield on interest-earning assets from 3.96% in 2023 to 4.49% in 2024. The increase in the yield was primarily due to an increase in the tax-equivalent yield on loans from 5.66% in 2023 to 6.05% in 2024.
In 2025, management will continue to focus on maintaining a reduced level of nonperforming assets through improved collection efforts and underwriting on nonperforming loans. ● Being active in the local community, particularly through our efforts with local schools, to uphold our high standing in our community and marketing to our next generation of customers. ● Improving profitability by expanding our product offerings to customers and leveraging recent investments in technology to increase the productivity and efficiency of our staff.
In 2026, management will continue to focus on maintaining a reduced level of nonperforming assets through improved collection efforts and underwriting on nonperforming loans. ● Being active in the local community, particularly through our efforts with local schools, to uphold our high standing in our community and marketing to our next generation of customers. ● Improving profitability by expanding our product offerings to customers and leveraging recent investments in technology to increase the productivity and efficiency of our staff.
Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services. 52 Market Risk Analysis Qualitative Aspects of Market Risk .
Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services. Market Risk Analysis Qualitative Aspects of Market Risk .
During the year ended December 31, 2024, management evaluated and adjusted deposit rate betas and key interest rate index ties in its scenarios to better reflect the current interest rate environment and increased competitive pressure for deposits. The Company also has longer term interest rate risk exposure, which may not be appropriately measured by Net Interest Income at Risk modeling.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, management evaluated and adjusted deposit rate betas and key interest rate index ties in its scenarios to better reflect the current interest rate environment and increased competitive pressure for deposits. The Company also has longer term interest rate risk exposure, which may not be appropriately measured by Net Interest Income at Risk modeling.
Net interest income increased $1.2 million, or 3.5%, from $34.6 million for 2023 to $35.8 million for 2024 primarily due to increases in the average tax-equivalent yield on interest-earning assets partially offset by increases in the average balance and cost of interest-bearing liabilities. Total interest income increased $6.9 million for 2024 as compared to 2023.
Net interest income increased $1.2 million, or 3.5%, from $34.6 million for 2023 to $35.8 million for 2024 primarily due to increases in the average tax-equivalent yield on interest-earning assets partially offset by increases in the average balance and cost of interest-bearing liabilities. 45 Table of Contents Total interest income increased $6.9 million for 2024 as compared to 2023.
The changes in interest income and interest expense resulting from changes in volume and changes in rates for 2024 and 2023 are shown in the schedule captioned “ Rate/Volume Analysis ” included herein. Provision for Credit Losses .
The changes in interest income and interest expense resulting from changes in volume and changes in rates for 2025 and 2024 are shown in the schedule captioned “ Rate/Volume Analysis ” included herein. Provision for Credit Losses .
The changes in interest income and interest expense resulting from changes in volume and changes in rates for 2023 and 2022 are shown in the schedule captioned “ Rate/Volume Analysis ” included herein. Provision for Loan Losses .
The changes in interest income and interest expense resulting from changes in volume and changes in rates for 2024 and 2023 are shown in the schedule captioned “ Rate/Volume Analysis ” included herein. Provision for Loan Losses .
The increase in other expenses included a $90,000 increase in the Company’s support of local communities through sponsorships and donations, a $64,000 increase in check and debit card fraud losses, $30,000 in increased dues and subscriptions, and $25,000 in increased expenses related to employee training and education. 46 Income Tax Expense.
The increase in other expenses included a $90,000 increase in the Company’s support of local communities through partnerships and donations, a $64,000 increase in check and debit card fraud losses, $30,000 in increased dues and subscriptions, and $25,000 in increased expenses related to employee training and education. Income Tax Expense.
The decrease in the net unrealized loss on available for sale securities during 2024 is primarily due to decreases in market interest rates.
The decrease in the net unrealized loss on available for sale securities during 2025 is primarily due to decreases in market interest rates.
A large loss could deplete the allowance and require increased provisions to replenish the allowance, which would adversely affect earnings. Note 1 and Note 4 of the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements describe the methodology used to determine the ACL on loans. 43 Selected Financial Data.
A large loss could deplete the allowance and require increased provisions to replenish the allowance, which would adversely affect earnings. Note 1 and Note 4 of the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements describe the methodology used to determine the ACL on loans. 42 Table of Contents Selected Financial Data.
The Company’s average balance of outstanding advances from the FHLB decreased from $6.1 million for 2023 to $1.7 million for 2024, partially offset by an increase in the average rate on outstanding advances from the FHLB from 5.59% for 2023 to 5.70% for 2024.
The Company’s average outstanding borrowings from the FHLB decreased from $6.1 million for 2023 to $1.7 million for 2024, partially offset by an increase in the average rate on outstanding advances from the FHLB from 5.59% for 2023 to 5.70% for 2024.
(8) Nonperforming assets consist of nonperforming loans and real estate acquired in settlement of loans. 45 Results of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2024 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2023 Net Income.
(8) Nonperforming assets consist of nonperforming loans and real estate acquired in settlement of loans. Results of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2024 Net Income.
Significant accounting policies, including the impact of recent accounting pronouncements, are discussed in Note 1 of the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Those policies considered to be critical accounting policies are described below. ACL on Loans.
GAAP. 41 Table of Contents Significant accounting policies, including the impact of recent accounting pronouncements, are discussed in Note 1 of the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Those policies considered to be critical accounting policies are described below. ACL on Loans.
Results of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2023 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2022 Net Income.
Results of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2024 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2023 Net Income.
At December 31, 2024, the Bank had certificates of deposit scheduled to mature within one year of $188.2 million. Historically, the Bank has been able to retain a significant amount of its deposits as they mature. The Company is a separate legal entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity.
At December 31, 2025, the Bank had certificates of deposit scheduled to mature within one year of $222.0 million. Historically, the Bank has been able to retain a significant amount of its deposits as they mature. The Company is a separate legal entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity.
The total return for the three-year period was -10.8%. Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is intended to assist in understanding the financial condition and results of operations of the Company and the Bank.
The total return for the three-year period was 151.4%. Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is intended to assist in understanding the financial condition and results of operations of the Company and the Bank.
(2) Per share data excludes net income attributable to noncontrolling interests. 44 At or For the Year Ended SELECTED FINANCIAL RATIOS: December 31, 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 Performance Ratios: Return on assets (1) 1.02 % 1.12 % 1.03 % 1.05 % 1.12 % Return on average equity (2) 10.97 % 14.03 % 13.07 % 10.15 % 9.64 % Dividend payout ratio (3) 31.37 % 28.27 % 29.30 % 30.50 % 31.68 % Average equity to average assets 9.31 % 7.97 % 7.89 % 10.37 % 11.57 % Interest rate spread (4) 2.76 % 2.85 % 2.90 % 2.80 % 3.32 % Net interest margin (5) 3.20 % 3.16 % 2.95 % 2.84 % 3.39 % Non-interest expense to average assets 2.38 % 2.28 % 2.17 % 2.26 % 2.54 % Average interest earning assets to average interest bearing liabilities 134.25 % 138.88 % 140.23 % 139.51 % 137.42 % Regulatory Capital Ratios (Bank only): Community bank leverage ratio (6) 10.57 % 9.92 % 9.18 % 8.84 % 9.37 % Asset Quality Ratios: Nonperforming loans as a percent of net loans (7) 0.69 % 0.28 % 0.27 % 0.28 % 0.29 % Nonperforming assets as a percent of total assets (8) 0.37 % 0.15 % 0.13 % 0.12 % 0.14 % Allowance for credit losses as a percent of gross loans receivable 1.45 % 1.29 % 1.20 % 1.25 % 1.31 % (1) Net income attributable to First Capital, Inc. divided by average assets.
(2) Per share data excludes net income attributable to noncontrolling interests. 43 Table of Contents SELECTED FINANCIAL RATIOS: At or For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 Performance Ratios: Return on assets (1) 1.34 % 1.02 % 1.12 % 1.03 % 1.05 % Return on average equity (2) 13.18 % 10.97 % 14.03 % 13.07 % 10.15 % Dividend payout ratio (3) 24.54 % 31.37 % 28.27 % 29.30 % 30.50 % Average equity to average assets 10.14 % 9.31 % 7.97 % 7.89 % 10.37 % Interest rate spread (4) 3.19 % 2.76 % 2.85 % 2.90 % 2.80 % Net interest margin (5) 3.61 % 3.20 % 3.16 % 2.95 % 2.84 % Non-interest expense to average assets 2.41 % 2.38 % 2.28 % 2.17 % 2.26 % Average interest earning assets to average interest bearing liabilities 134.30 % 134.25 % 138.88 % 140.23 % 139.51 % Regulatory Capital Ratios (Bank only): Community bank leverage ratio (6) 11.01 % 10.57 % 9.92 % 9.18 % 8.84 % Asset Quality Ratios: Nonperforming loans as a percent of net loans (7) 0.67 % 0.69 % 0.28 % 0.27 % 0.28 % Nonperforming assets as a percent of total assets (8) 0.34 % 0.37 % 0.15 % 0.13 % 0.12 % Allowance for credit losses as a percent of gross loans receivable 1.52 % 1.45 % 1.29 % 1.20 % 1.25 % (1) Net income attributable to First Capital, Inc. divided by average assets.
Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all the assets and liabilities of the financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates generally have a more significant impact on the financial institution’s performance than do general levels of inflation.
The primary impact of inflation is reflected in increased operating costs. Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all the assets and liabilities of the financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates generally have a more significant impact on the financial institution’s performance than do general levels of inflation.
Indicators include the following: ● Net income and earnings per share – Net income attributable to the Company was $11.9 million, or $3.57 per diluted share for 2024 compared to $12.8 million, or $3.82 per diluted share for 2023 and $11.9 million, or $3.55 per diluted share for 2022. ● Return on average assets and return on average equity – Return on average assets for 2024 was 1.02% compared to 1.12% for 2023 and 1.03% for 2022, and return on average equity for 2024 was 10.97% compared to 14.03% for 2023 and 13.07% for 2022. ● Efficiency ratio – The Company’s efficiency ratio (defined as noninterest expenses divided by net interest income plus noninterest income) was 64.1% for 2024 compared to 61.6% for 2023 and 62.3% for 2022. ● Asset quality – Net loan charge-offs totaled $261,000 for 2022, $469,000 for 2023 and $173,000 for 2024, and the ratio of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding remained virtually unchanged at 0.05% for 2022, 0.08% for 2023 and 0.03% for 2024.
Indicators include the following: ● Net income and earnings per share – Net income attributable to the Company was $16.4 million, or $4.89 per diluted share for 2025 compared to $11.9 million, or $3.57 per diluted share for 2024 and $12.8 million, or $3.82 per diluted share for 2023. ● Return on average assets and return on average equity – Return on average assets for 2025 was 1.34% compared to 1.02% for 2024 and 1.12% for 2023, and return on average equity for 2025 was 13.18% compared to 10.97% for 2024 and 14.03% for 2023. ● Efficiency ratio – The Company’s efficiency ratio (defined as noninterest expenses divided by net interest income plus noninterest income) was 58.4% for 2025 compared to 64.1% for 2024 and 61.6% for 2023. ● Asset quality – Net loan charge-offs totaled $469,000 for 2023, $173,000 for 2024 and $317,000 for 2025, and the ratio of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding remained virtually unchanged at 0.08% for 2023, 0.03% for 2024 and 0.05% for 2025.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT ’ S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION General As the holding company for the Bank, the Company conducts its business primarily through the Bank.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION General As the holding company for the Bank, the Company conducts its business primarily through the Bank.
At December 31, 2024, the Company (on an unconsolidated basis) had liquid assets of $2.9 million. The Bank is required to maintain specific amounts of capital pursuant to regulations. As previously mentioned in this report, in 2020 the Bank elected to opt in to the CBLR framework.
At December 31, 2025, the Company (on an unconsolidated basis) had liquid assets of $2.3 million. 49 Table of Contents The Bank is required to maintain specific amounts of capital pursuant to regulations. As previously mentioned in this report, in 2020 the Bank elected to opt in to the CBLR framework.
Income tax expense decreased $32,000 for 2024 as compared to 2023 resulting in an effective tax rate of 15.6% for 2024, compared to 14.9% for 2023. See Note 12 of the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details on the Company’s income tax expense.
Income tax expense decreased $32,000 for 2024 as compared to 2023 resulting in an effective tax rate of 15.6% for 2024, compared to 14.9% for 2023. See Note 12 of the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details on the Company’s income tax expense. 46 Table of Contents Average Balances and Yields .
At December 31, 2023, the Company would expect decreases in its EVE in the event of sudden and sustained 200 and 300 basis points increases in prevailing interest rates as well as a sudden and sustained decrease of 100, 200 and 300 basis points in prevailing interest rates, while it would expect an increase in its EVE in the event of a sudden and sustained 100 basis point increase in prevailing interest rates.
At December 31, 2024, the Company would expect an increase in its EVE in the event of sudden and sustained 100, 200 and 300 basis points increases in prevailing interest rates and a decrease in its EVE in the event of sudden and sustained 100, 200 and 300 basis point decreases in prevailing interest rates.
Securities available for sale, at fair value, consisting primarily of U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations, U.S. agency notes and bonds, Treasury notes and bonds and municipal obligations, decreased from $437.3 million at December 31, 2023 to $389.2 million at December 31, 2024.
Securities available for sale, at fair value, consisting primarily of U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations, U.S. agency notes and bonds, Treasury notes and bonds and municipal obligations, increased from $389.2 million at December 31, 2024 to $417.2 million at December 31, 2025.
As previously mentioned in this report, during the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company evaluated and adjusted deposit rate betas and key interest rate index ties in its scenarios to better reflect the current interest rate environment and increased competitive pressure for deposits.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, management evaluated and adjusted deposit rate betas and key interest rate index ties in its scenarios to better reflect the current interest rate environment and increased competitive pressure for deposits.
Our focus in 2025 will be to continue the enhancement and expansion of our customer relationships in these and surrounding markets. ● Ensuring that the Company attracts and retains talented personnel and that an optimal level of performance and customer service is promoted at all levels of the Company. 42 Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates The accounting and reporting policies of the Company comply with U.S.
Our focus in 2026 will be to continue the enhancement and expansion of our customer relationships in these and surrounding markets. ● Ensuring that the Company attracts and retains talented personnel and that an optimal level of performance and customer service is promoted at all levels of the Company.
FINANCIAL CONDITION DATA: At December 31, 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Total assets $ 1,187,523 $ 1,157,880 $ 1,151,400 $ 1,156,603 $ 1,017,551 Cash and cash equivalents (1) 105,917 38,670 66,298 172,509 175,888 Securities available for sale 389,243 437,271 460,819 447,335 283,502 Securities held to maturity 7,000 7,000 7,000 2,000 - Interest-bearing time deposits 2,695 3,920 3,677 4,839 6,396 Net loans 631,199 614,409 557,958 483,287 500,331 Deposits 1,066,439 1,025,211 1,060,396 1,035,562 900,461 Borrowings - 21,500 - - - Stockholders' equity, net of noncontrolling interest in subsidiary 114,599 105,233 85,158 113,828 110,639 For the Year Ended OPERATING DATA: December 31, 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Interest income $ 50,471 $ 43,605 $ 33,940 $ 29,460 $ 29,647 Interest expense 14,681 9,017 1,594 1,128 1,561 Net interest income 35,790 34,588 32,346 28,332 28,086 Provision for (recapture of) credit losses 1,449 1,141 950 (325 ) 1,801 Net interest income after provision for (recapture of) credit losses 34,341 33,447 31,396 28,657 26,285 Noninterest income 7,656 7,632 7,927 9,551 8,599 Noninterest expense 27,828 26,028 25,088 24,531 23,048 Income before income taxes 14,169 15,051 14,235 13,677 11,836 Income tax expense 2,216 2,248 2,320 2,240 1,692 Net Income 11,953 12,803 11,915 11,437 10,144 Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary 13 13 13 13 13 Net Income attributable to First Capital Inc. $ 11,940 $ 12,790 $ 11,902 $ 11,424 $ 10,131 PER SHARE DATA (2): Net income - basic $ 3.57 $ 3.82 $ 3.55 $ 3.41 $ 3.03 Net income - diluted 3.57 3.82 3.55 3.41 3.02 Dividends 1.12 1.08 1.04 1.04 0.96 (1) Includes cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits in other depository institutions and federal funds sold.
The consolidated financial data presented below is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed financial data appearing elsewhere in this report, including the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements. FINANCIAL CONDITION DATA: At December 31, 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 (In thousands) Total assets $ 1,271,995 $ 1,187,523 $ 1,157,880 $ 1,151,400 $ 1,156,603 Cash and cash equivalents (1) 137,288 105,917 38,670 66,298 172,509 Securities available for sale 417,190 389,243 437,271 460,819 447,335 Securities held to maturity 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 2,000 Interest-bearing time deposits 1,470 2,695 3,920 3,677 4,839 Net loans 654,100 631,199 614,409 557,958 483,287 Deposits 1,122,990 1,066,439 1,025,211 1,060,396 1,035,562 Borrowings — — 21,500 — — Stockholders' equity, net of noncontrolling interest in subsidiary 137,797 114,599 105,233 85,158 113,828 OPERATING DATA: For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 (In thousands) Interest income $ 56,847 $ 50,471 $ 43,605 $ 33,940 $ 29,460 Interest expense 14,697 14,681 9,017 1,594 1,128 Net interest income 42,150 35,790 34,588 32,346 28,332 Provision for (recapture of) credit losses 1,144 1,449 1,141 950 (325) Net interest income after provision for (recapture of) credit losses 41,006 34,341 33,447 31,396 28,657 Noninterest income 8,465 7,656 7,632 7,927 9,551 Noninterest expense 29,562 27,828 26,028 25,088 24,531 Income before income taxes 19,909 14,169 15,051 14,235 13,677 Income tax expense 3,529 2,216 2,248 2,320 2,240 Net Income 16,380 11,953 12,803 11,915 11,437 Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary 13 13 13 13 13 Net Income attributable to First Capital Inc. $ 16,367 $ 11,940 $ 12,790 $ 11,902 $ 11,424 PER SHARE DATA (2): Net income - basic $ 4.89 $ 3.57 $ 3.82 $ 3.55 $ 3.41 Net income - diluted 4.89 3.57 3.82 3.55 3.41 Dividends 1.20 1.12 1.08 1.04 1.04 (1) Includes cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits in other depository institutions and federal funds sold.
Total stockholders’ equity attributable to the Company increased $9.4 million from $105.2 million at December 31, 2023 to $114.6 million at December 31, 2024. This increase is primarily the result of the $8.2 million increase in retained net income and a $1.0 million decrease in the net unrealized loss on available for sale securities.
Total stockholders’ equity attributable to the Company increased $23.2 million from $114.6 million at December 31, 2024 to $137.8 million at December 31, 2025. This increase is primarily the result of the $12.3 million increase in retained net income and an $11.3 million decrease in the net unrealized loss on available for sale securities.
The ACL on loans was 1.45% of total outstanding loans and 211.8% of nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2024 compared to 1.29% of total outstanding loans and 457.2% of nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2023. ● Shareholder return – Total annual shareholder return, including the increase in the Company’s stock price from $27.90 at December 31, 2023 to $32.25 at December 31, 2024 and dividends of $1.12 per share, was 19.6% for 2024 compared to 16.4% for 2023 and -36.0% for 2022.
The ACL on loans was 1.52% of total outstanding loans and 232.3% of nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2025 compared to 1.45% of total outstanding loans and 211.8% of nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2024. ● Shareholder return – Total annual shareholder return, including the increase in the Company’s stock price from $32.25 at December 31, 2024 to $59.20 at December 31, 2025 and dividends of $1.20 per share, was 87.3% for 2025 compared to 19.6% for 2024 and 16.4% for 2023.
(5) Includes interest-bearing deposits with banks, federal funds sold and interest-bearing time deposits. (6) Stockholders' equity attributable to First Capital, Inc. 49 Rate/Volume Analysis . The following table sets forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on net interest income and interest expense computed on a tax-equivalent basis.
(6) Stockholders’ equity attributable to First Capital, Inc. 47 Table of Contents Rate/Volume Analysis . The following table sets forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on net interest income and interest expense computed on a tax-equivalent basis.
Principal repayments of $28.1 million, maturities of $63.0 million and sales of $19.2 million during 2024 were only partially offset by purchases of $61.7 million of securities. There was also an unrealized gain of $1.6 million on the securities available for sale portfolio during 2024 due primarily to stabilizing market rates during the year.
Purchases of $137.9 million were partially offset by principal repayments of $38.8 million, maturities of $67.1 million and sales of $17.9 million during 2025. There was also an unrealized gain of $14.6 million on the securities available for sale portfolio during 2025 due primarily to decreasing market rates during the year.
The Bank continued to sell the majority of newly originated fixed-rate residential mortgage loans in the secondary market. The Bank originated $32.8 million in residential mortgages for sale in the secondary market during 2024 compared to $31.6 million in 2023. Of the total originations in 2024, $6.7 million paid off existing loans in the Bank’s portfolio.
The Bank originated $41.8 million in residential mortgages for sale in the secondary market during 2025 compared to $32.8 million in 2024. Of the total originations in 2025, $13.4 million paid off existing loans in the Bank’s portfolio.
Net loans receivable (excluding loans held for sale) increased $16.8 million from $614.4 million at December 31, 2023 to $631.2 million at December 31, 2024.
Net loans receivable (excluding loans held for sale) increased $22.9 million from $631.2 million at December 31, 2024 to $654.1 million at December 31, 2025.
Net income attributable to the Company was $12.8 million ($3.82 per share diluted; weighted average common shares outstanding of 3,347,341, as adjusted) for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $11.9 million ($3.55 per share diluted; weighted average common shares outstanding of 3,355,023, as adjusted) for the year ended December 31, 2022. Net Interest Income.
Net income attributable to the Company was $16.4 million ($4.89 per share diluted; weighted average common shares outstanding of 3,347,989, as adjusted) for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $11.9 million ($3.57 per share diluted; weighted average common shares outstanding of 3,346,161, as adjusted) for the year ended December 31, 2024. Net Interest Income.
As of December 31, 2024 the Bank was in compliance with all regulatory capital requirements which were effective as of such date with a CBLR of 10.57%. See Note 18 in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. On September 24, 2020, the Company filed an automatic shelf registration statement with the SEC.
As of December 31, 2025 the Bank was in compliance with all regulatory capital requirements which were effective as of such date with a CBLR of 11.01%. See Note 18 in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Bank’s primary business strategy is attracting deposits from the general public and using those funds to originate residential mortgage loans, multi-family residential loans, commercial real estate and business loans and consumer loans.
The Company has no other material income other than that generated by the Bank and its subsidiaries. 40 Table of Contents The Bank’s primary business strategy is attracting deposits from the general public and using those funds to originate residential mortgage loans, multi-family residential loans, commercial real estate and business loans and consumer loans.
Net interest income increased $2.2 million, or 6.9%, from $32.3 million for 2022 to $34.6 million for 2023 primarily due to increases in the average tax-equivalent yield on interest-earning assets partially offset by increases in the average balance and cost of interest-bearing liabilities. Total interest income increased $9.7 million for 2023 as compared to 2022.
Net interest income increased $6.4 million, or 17.8%, from $35.8 million for 2024 to $42.2 million for 2025 primarily due to increases in the average tax-equivalent yield on interest-earning assets, the average balance of interest-earning assets and a decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, partially offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities.
Interest on loans increased $8.4 million when comparing the two periods due to an increase in the average balance of loans from $530.2 million in 2022 to $590.6 million in 2023.
The increase in the yield was primarily due to an increase in the tax-equivalent yield on loans from 6.05% in 2024 to 6.29% in 2025. Interest on loans increased $2.6 million when comparing the two periods due to an increase in the average balance of loans from $634.0 million in 2024 to $651.8 million in 2025.
This increase was partially offset by decreases in noninterest-bearing demand deposits, savings accounts and interest-bearing demand deposit accounts (including money market accounts) of $7.5 million, $14.9 million and $10.6 million, respectively. Included in time deposits at December 31, 2024 were $20.2 million in brokered deposits. The Company had no outstanding brokered deposits at December 31, 2023.
These increases were partially offset by decreases in interest-bearing demand deposit accounts (including money market accounts) of $2.9 million. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had no outstanding borrowed funds.
GAAP and conform to general practices within the banking industry. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions. The financial position and results of operations can be affected by these estimates and assumptions, which are integral to understanding reported results.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates The accounting and reporting policies of the Company comply with U.S. GAAP and conform to general practices within the banking industry. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions.
GAAP, which generally require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering the changes in relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The primary impact of inflation is reflected in increased operating costs.
Effect of Inflation and Changing Prices The consolidated financial statements and related financial data presented in this report have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which generally require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering the changes in relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation.
Tax exempt income on loans and investment securities has been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis using the federal marginal tax rate of 21%. 2024 Compared to 2023 2023 Compared to 2022 Increase (Decrease) Due to Increase (Decrease) Due to Rate/ Rate/ Rate Volume Volume Net Rate Volume Volume Net (In thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans: Taxable $ 2,284 $ 2,374 $ 163 $ 4,821 $ 4,941 $ 2,875 $ 569 $ 8,385 Tax-exempt 64 51 13 128 11 (2 ) - 9 Total loans 2,348 2,425 176 4,949 4,952 2,873 569 8,394 Investment securities: Taxable 1,817 (403 ) (131 ) 1,283 962 135 29 1,126 Tax-exempt (205 ) (738 ) 36 (907 ) 168 12 - 180 Total investment securities securities 1,612 (1,141 ) (95 ) 376 1,130 147 29 1,306 Federal funds sold 21 1,321 26 1,368 3,527 (899 ) (2,776 ) (148 ) Other interest-earnings assets 36 (24 ) (3 ) 9 187 (14 ) (20 ) 153 Total net change in income on interest- earning assets 4,017 2,581 104 6,702 9,796 2,107 (2,198 ) 9,705 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing deposits 4,568 270 148 4,986 6,734 (17 ) (70 ) 6,647 Borrowed funds (54 ) 787 (55 ) 678 - - 776 776 Total net change in expense on interest- bearing liabilities 4,514 1,057 93 5,664 6,734 (17 ) 706 7,423 Net change in net interest income (tax equivalent basis) $ (497 ) $ 1,524 $ 11 $ 1,038 $ 3,062 $ 2,124 $ (2,904 ) $ 2,282 50 Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2024 and 2023 Total assets increased from $1.16 billion at December 31, 2023 to $1.19 billion at December 31, 2024 primarily due to increases in total cash and cash equivalents and net loans receivable partially offset by a decrease in securities available for sale.
Tax exempt income on loans and investment securities has been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis using the federal marginal tax rate of 21%. 2025 Compared to 2024 2024 Compared to 2023 Increase (Decrease) Due to Increase (Decrease) Due to Rate/ Rate/ Rate Volume Volume Net Rate Volume Volume Net (In thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans: Taxable $ 1,510 $ 1,040 $ 42 $ 2,592 $ 2,284 $ 2,374 $ 163 $ 4,821 Tax-exempt 39 28 2 69 64 51 13 128 Total loans 1,549 1,068 44 2,661 2,348 2,425 176 4,949 Investment securities: Taxable 2,314 (391) (130) 1,793 1,817 (403) (131) 1,283 Tax-exempt 183 (70) (4) 109 (205) (738) 36 (907) Total investment securities 2,497 (461) (134) 1,902 1,612 (1,141) (95) 376 Interest bearing deposits with banks (407) 2,667 (409) 1,851 57 1,297 23 1,377 Total net change in income on interest-earning assets 3,639 3,274 (499) 6,414 4,017 2,581 104 6,702 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing deposits 381 1,059 30 1,470 4,568 270 148 4,986 Borrowed funds — (1,454) — (1,454) (54) 787 (55) 678 Total net change in expense on interest-bearing liabilities 381 (395) 30 16 4,514 1,057 93 5,664 Net change in net interest income (tax equivalent basis) $ 3,258 $ 3,669 $ (529) $ 6,398 $ (497) $ 1,524 $ 11 $ 1,038 Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2025 and 2024 Total assets increased from $1.19 billion at December 31, 2024 to $1.27 billion at December 31, 2025 primarily due to increases in total cash and cash equivalents, securities available for sale and net loans receivable.
Interest and dividends on investment securities (including FHLB stock) increased $1.3 million for 2023 compared to 2022 due to an increase in the average balance of investment securities from $495.6 million for 2022 to $506.5 million for 2023 in addition to an increase in the tax-equivalent yield on investment securities from 1.73% in 2022 to 1.95% in 2023.
Interest and dividends on investment securities (including FHLB stock) increased $1.9 million for 2025 compared to 2024 due to an increase in the tax-equivalent yield on investment securities from 2.25% in 2024 to 2.80% in 2025, partially offset by a decrease in the average balance of investment securities from $455.1 million for 2024 to $433.8 million for 2025.
The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report. 41 Operating Strategy The Company is the parent company of an independent community-oriented financial institution that delivers quality customer service and offers a wide range of deposit, loan and investment products to its customers.
Operating Strategy The Company is the parent company of an independent community-oriented financial institution that delivers quality customer service and offers a wide range of deposit, loan and investment products to its customers. The commitment to customer needs, the focus on providing consistent customer service, and community service and support are the keys to the Bank’s past and future success.
The Company’s average balance of interest-bearing deposits decreased from $802.8 million for 2022 to $794.4 million for 2023 while the average cost of interest-bearing deposits increased from 0.20% for 2022 to 1.04% for 2023.
The Company’s average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased from $820.4 million for 2024 to $886.0 million for 2025 in addition to the average cost of interest-bearing deposits increasing from 1.61% for 2024 to 1.66% for 2025.
At December 31, 2024 Immediate Change Economic Value of Equity Economic Value of Equity as a in the Level Dollar Dollar Percent Percent of Present Value of Assets of Interest Rates Amount Change Change EVE Ratio Change (Dollars in thousands) 300bp $ 257,887 $ 10,236 4.13 % 23.76 % 261bp 200bp 257,819 10,168 4.11 23.17 202bp 100bp 254,035 6,384 2.58 22.26 111bp Static 247,651 - - 21.15 0bp (100)bp 230,424 (17,227 ) (6.96 ) 19.24 (192)bp (200)bp 212,461 (35,190 ) (14.21 ) 17.26 (389)bp (300)bp 190,313 (57,338 ) (23.15 ) 15.02 (613)bp At December 31, 2023 Immediate Change Economic Value of Equity Economic Value of Equity as a in the Level Dollar Dollar Percent Percent of Present Value of Assets of Interest Rates Amount Change Change EVE Ratio Change (Dollars in thousands) 300bp $ 206,434 $ (4,405 ) (2.09 )% 19.65 % 111bp 200bp 209,839 (1,000 ) (0.47 ) 19.45 91bp 100bp 211,505 666 0.32 19.09 55bp Static 210,839 - - 18.54 0bp (100)bp 209,270 (1,569 ) (0.74 ) 17.94 (60)bp (200)bp 204,705 (6,134 ) (2.91 ) 17.10 (144)bp (300)bp 191,171 (19,668 ) (9.33 ) 15.61 (293)bp 54 The previous tables indicate that at December 31, 2024 the Company would expect an increase in its EVE in the event of a sudden and sustained 100, 200 and 300 basis point increase in prevailing interest rates and a decrease in its EVE in the event of a sudden and sustained 100, 200 and 300 basis point decrease in prevailing interest rates.
Results of the Company’s simulation modeling, which assumes an immediate and sustained parallel shift in market interest rates, project that the Company’s EVE could change as follows, relative to the Company’s base case scenario, based on December 31, 2025 and 2024 financial information. At December 31, 2025 Immediate Change Economic Value of Equity Economic Value of Equity as a in the Level Dollar Dollar Percent Percent of Present Value of Assets of Interest Rates Amount Change Change EVE Ratio Change (Dollars in thousands) 300bp $ 196,627 $ (3,425) (1.71) % 17.19 % 96 bp 200bp 200,019 (33) (0.02) 17.04 81 bp 100bp 201,438 1,386 0.69 16.73 50 bp Static 200,052 — — 16.23 0 bp (100)bp 197,721 (2,331) (1.17) 15.68 (55) bp (200)bp 192,020 (8,032) (4.01) 14.87 (136) bp (300)bp 189,830 (10,222) (5.11) 14.32 (191) bp 51 Table of Contents At December 31, 2024 Immediate Change Economic Value of Equity Economic Value of Equity as a in the Level Dollar Dollar Percent Percent of Present Value of Assets of Interest Rates Amount Change Change EVE Ratio Change (Dollars in thousands) 300bp $ 257,887 $ 10,236 4.13 % 23.76 % 261 bp 200bp 257,819 10,168 4.11 23.17 202 bp 100bp 254,035 6,384 2.58 22.26 111 bp Static 247,651 — — 21.15 0 bp (100)bp 230,424 (17,227) (6.96) 19.24 (192) bp (200)bp 212,461 (35,190) (14.21) 17.26 (389) bp (300)bp 190,313 (57,338) (23.15) 15.02 (613) bp The previous tables indicate that at December 31, 2025 the Company would expect decreases in its EVE in the event of sudden and sustained 200 and 300 basis point increases in prevailing interest rates as well as a sudden and sustained decreases of 100, 200 and 300 basis points in prevailing interest rates, while it would expect an increase in its EVE in the event of a sudden and sustained 100 basis point increase in prevailing interest rates.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had repurchased 126,746 shares of the 240,467 shares authorized by the Board of Directors under the current stock repurchase program which was announced in August 2008 and 455,280 shares since the original repurchase program began in 2001. 51 Liquidity and Capital Resources Liquidity refers to the ability of a financial institution to generate sufficient cash flow to fund current loan demand, meet deposit withdrawals and pay operating expenses.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company had repurchased 140,478 shares of the 240,467 shares authorized by the Board of Directors under the current stock repurchase program which was announced in August 2008 and 469,012 shares since the original repurchase program began in 2001.
At December 31, 2024 At December 31, 2023 Immediate Change One Year Horizon One Year Horizon in the Level Dollar Percent Dollar Percent of Interest Rates Change Change Change Change (Dollars in thousands) 300bp $ 1,314 3.56 % $ 503 1.44 % 200bp 1,154 3.13 354 1.01 100bp 656 1.78 199 0.57 Static - - - - (100)bp (897 ) (2.43 ) 72 0.21 (200)bp (1,681 ) (4.55 ) (48 ) (0.13 ) (300)bp (2,490 ) (6.74 ) (734 ) (2.10 ) 53 At December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company’s simulated exposure to an increase in interest rates shows that an immediate and sustained increase in rates of 1.00%, 2.00% or 3.00% would increase the Company’s net interest income over a one year horizon compared to a flat interest rate scenario.
The scenarios include prepayment assumptions, changes in the level of interest rates, the shape of the yield curve, and spreads between market interest rates in order to capture the impact from re-pricing, yield curve, option, and basis risks. 50 Table of Contents Results of the Company’s simulation modeling, which assumes an immediate and sustained parallel shift in market interest rates, project that the Company’s net interest income could change as follows over a one-year horizon, relative to our base case scenario, based on December 31, 2025 and 2024 financial information. At December 31, 2025 At December 31, 2024 Immediate Change One Year Horizon One Year Horizon in the Level Dollar Percent Dollar Percent of Interest Rates Change Change Change Change (Dollars in thousands) 300bp $ 7,555 16.40 % $ 1,314 3.56 % 200bp 5,114 11.10 1,154 3.13 100bp 2,563 5.56 656 1.78 Static — — — — (100)bp (2,624) (5.70) (897) (2.43) (200)bp (5,295) (11.49) (1,681) (4.55) (300)bp (7,191) (15.61) (2,490) (6.74) At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company’s simulated exposure to an increase in interest rates shows that an immediate and sustained increase in rates of 1.00%, 2.00% or 3.00% would increase the Company’s net interest income over a one year horizon compared to a flat interest rate scenario.
See Note 12 of the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details on the Company’s income tax expense. Average Balances and Yields .
Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense increased $1.3 million for 2025 as compared to 2024 resulting in an effective tax rate of 17.7% for 2025, compared to 15.6% for 2024. See Note 12 of the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details on the Company’s income tax expense.
Total loans outstanding increased $57.7 million during 2023 in addition to the $75.3 increase in 2022. The Bank recognized net charge-offs of $469,000 for 2023 compared to $261,000 for 2022. In addition, nonperforming loans increased from $1.3 million at December 31, 2022 to $1.8 million at December 31, 2023. Noninterest Income .
The Bank recognized net charge-offs of $317,000 for 2025 compared to $173,000 for 2024. In addition, nonperforming loans remained unchanged at $4.4 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024. Noninterest Income .
The Bank’s primary sources of funds are customer deposits, proceeds from loan repayments, maturing securities and borrowings from the FHLB or FRB. While loan repayments and maturities are a predictable source of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by market interest rates, general economic conditions and competition.
While loan repayments and maturities are a predictable source of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by market interest rates, general economic conditions and competition. At December 31, 2025, the Bank had cash and cash equivalents of $137.3 million and securities available-for-sale with a fair value of $417.2 million.
The Bank must maintain an adequate level of liquidity to ensure the availability of sufficient funds to support loan growth and deposit withdrawals, to satisfy financial commitments and to take advantage of investment opportunities. At December 31, 2024, the Bank had total commitments to extend credit of $154.9 million. See Note 16 in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Bank must maintain an adequate level of liquidity to ensure the availability of sufficient funds to support loan growth and deposit withdrawals, to satisfy financial commitments and to take advantage of investment opportunities. The Bank is guided by a board-approved Liquidity Management Policy and the Interagency Policy Statement on Funding and Liquidity Risk Management.
Cash and cash equivalents increased from $38.7 million at December 31, 2023 to $105.9 million at December 31, 2024, primarily due to inflows from available for sale security proceeds and deposit increases. Total deposits increased $41.2 million to $1.07 billion at December 31, 2024. During 2024, time deposits increased $74.3 million.
Cash and cash equivalents increased from $105.9 million at December 31, 2024 to $137.3 million at December 31, 2025, primarily due to deposit account increases. 48 Table of Contents Total deposits increased $56.6 million to $1.12 billion at December 31, 2025. During 2025, time deposits and non-interest bearing deposits increased $37.5 million and $22.1 million, respectively.
Increases in commercial real estate, 1-4 family residential mortgage, and home equity and second mortgage loans of $16.1 million, $5.5 million, and $4.5 million were partially offset by decreases in commercial business loans and multifamily residential loans of $5.5 million and $3.1 million, respectively.
Increases in multifamily residential, commercial real estate, and home equity and second mortgage loans of $32.7 million, $22.3 million, and $4.9 million were partially offset by decreases in other construction, development and land loans of $34.6 million. The Bank continued to sell the majority of newly originated fixed-rate residential mortgage loans in the secondary market.
The increase was primarily due to an increase in the tax-equivalent yield on interest-earning assets increased from 3.10% in 2022 to 3.96% in 2023, primarily due to the increase in short-term interest rates by the Federal Open Market Committee during 2022 and 2023.
Total interest income increased $6.4 million for 2025 as compared to 2024. The increase was primarily due to an increase in the tax-equivalent yield on interest-earning assets increased from 4.49% in 2024 to 4.85% in 2025.
Other interest income increased $6,000 for 2023 as compared to 2022 primarily due to the tax equivalent yield of federal funds sold increasing from 1.24% to 5.07% when comparing the two periods, almost entirely offset by a decrease in the average balance of federal funds sold from $92.0 million for 2022 to $19.5 million for 2023.
Other interest income increased $1.9 million for 2025 as compared to 2024 primarily due to an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits with banks from $52.0 million in 2024 to $104.4 million in 2025 partially offset by the yield of interest-bearing deposits with banks decreasing from 5.09% to 4.31% when comparing the two periods. 44 Table of Contents Total interest expense was $14.7 million for 2025 and 2024.
In addition, total nonperforming assets (consisting of nonperforming loans and foreclosed real estate) increased from $1.8 million, or 0.15% of total assets, at December 31, 2023 to $4.4 million, or 0.37% of total assets, at December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily due to the nonaccrual classification of two commercial loan relationships totaling $2.6 million.
In addition, total nonperforming assets (consisting of nonperforming loans) remained virtually unchanged at $4.4 million, or 0.37% of total assets, at December 31, 2024 and $4.4 million, or 0.34% of total assets, at December 31, 2025.
The Company had average outstanding advances from the FHLB of $6.1 million with an average rate of 5.59% and average outstanding borrowings under the FRB’s BTFP of $8.6 million with an average rate of 5.05% during 2023. The Company’s total average outstanding balance of borrowings during 2023 was $14.7 million with an average rate of 5.27%.
The Company’s average balance of outstanding advances from the FHLB decreased from $1.7 million at an average rate of 5.70% for 2024 to the Company having no outstanding advances for 2025.
(2) Average loan balances include loans held for sale and nonperforming loans. (3) Interest income on loans includes net accretion on acquired loans of $10,000 for the the year ended December 31, 2022. There was no net accretion of acquired loans for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. (4) Includes taxable debt and equity securities and FHLB Stock.
(2) Average loan balances include loans held for sale and nonperforming loans. (3) Tax-exempt income has been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis using the federal marginal tax rate of 21%. (4) Includes taxable debt and equity securities and FHLB Stock. (5) Includes interest-bearing deposits with banks, federal funds sold and interest-bearing time deposits.
Total interest expense increased $7.4 million, from $1.6 million for 2022 to $9.0 million for 2023, due to increases in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities from 0.20% for 2022 to 1.11% for 2023 and in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities from $802.8 million for 2022 to $809.2 million for 2023.
Increases in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities from $850.0 million for 2024 to $886.0 million for 2025 were offset by a decrease in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities from 1.73% for 2024 to 1.66% for 2025.